Camcorders
Canon XA10
Exceptional functionality and versatility ensures outstanding video and audio performance.
The innovative XA10 AVCHD camcorder packs Canon professional technology into an ultra-compact body. Exceptional functionality and versatility ensures outstanding video and audio performance.
Features
- Canon HD Video Lens (10x zoom, 30.4mm, F1.8)
- Canon HD CMOS Pro sensor
- Professional audio
- AVCHD video to 64GB memory or 2x SDXC slots
- IR shooting mode
- Full manual control
- 8.8cm LCD; 0.6cm EVF
- Dynamic OIS, Powered IS, Instant AF
- Versatile and expandable
Professional HD video in the palm of your hand
Canon HD Video Lens
A fast, wide-angle, Canon HD Video lens (30.4mm, F1.8) brings professional image quality to a compact camcorder. Features a shockless, variable speed 10x optical zoom and 8-blade iris for more attractive bokeh effect.
1/3 type HD CMOS Pro sensor
An HD CMOS Pro sensor – originally designed and manufactured by Canon for its professional camcorders - captures Full HD at native 1920x1080 resolution. With a pixel size 2.6x bigger than conventional CMOS sensors, it delivers a wider dynamic range and higher sensitivity.
Professional audio
Professional audio options include 2x XLR inputs, a 3.5mm microphone input jack and a built-in, low-noise microphone. Audio is recorded in 2ch Dolby Digital format using any combination of inputs.
64GB memory plus 2x SDXC slots
The XA10 records Full HD AVCHD video at up to 24Mbps to 64GB of built-in flash memory. Relay Recording across 2x SDXC memory card slots allows for continuous filming. Double slot recording allows the same footage to be stored simultaneously on two cards.
Infrared shooting mode
The XA10 offers infrared (IR) recording in Full HD resolution, for night or low light shooting. Green and white colour options are available to suit the style of your project. Unique Canon lens coatings and a built-in diffuser ensure clear, sharp pictures throughout the frame. An IR lamp is built into the camcorder handle.
Full manual control
A manual lens ring allows intuitive control of focus. Full manual control of exposure, aperture, shutter speed and gain is possible via the Touch-screen LCD. A custom key and control dial put you in complete control of your creativity.
8.8cm LCD; 0.6cm EVF
A large side-mounted 8.8cm (3.5”) Touch-screen LCD with a sharp, 920K dot resolution provides excellent monitoring capability. A waveform monitor and Focus Assist functions make it easy to frame your shot. A 0.61cm (0.24”) 260K dot EVF is also included.
Dynamic OIS, Powered IS, Instant AF
Canon’s advanced Dynamic Optical Image Stabilisation system with Powered IS mode ensures shake-free video. Instant AF means pin-sharp focus for every shot.
Versatile and expandable
The ultra compact XA10 is a versatile and expandable camera system – adaptable for use in any situation. The handle is detachable for use in tight spaces and has a stop/start button and zoom level control. A lens filter thread and accessory shoe are also included.
| Sensor | 1/3 type HD CMOS Pro |
| System | Bayer pattern filter |
| Total pixels per sensor | 2.37 megapixels |
| Effective pixels per sensor | 2.07 megapixels |
| Horizontal Resolution | 900 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
| Zoom ratio | 10x |
| Focal length | 4.25 - 42.5mm (35mm equivalent: 30.4 - 304mm) |
| Minimum focus distance | 60cm (throughout zoom range); |
| ND filter | Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off) |
| Zoom control | Slider or Handle; |
| Zoom speed | Zoom Slider:Variable speed/Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode);Handle zoom: Fixed speed (Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings available in each mode |
| Focus control | MANUAL: Lens ring, Touchscreen LCD (touch Focus, Touch and Track), Focus Preset AUTO: Face Priority AF / Face Only AF / Instant AF / Medium AF / TV AF |
| Iris control | MANUAL: Custom dial control; Touchscreen control AUTO: YES |
| Aperture range | f1.8 - f8 |
| Filter diameter | 58mm |
| Lens elements/groups | 12/10 |
| Aperture blades | 8 |
| Image stabilization system | Optical lens shift system (angle & vector movement detection);3 modes: Dynamic, Standard, Powered |
| Digital zoom | 2x |
| Type | DIGIC DV III |
| Video storage media | 64GB built-in flash memory;SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card (2 card slots);Double slot (simultaneous) recording and Relay (continuous) recording possible. |
| Type | Class 4 or higher SDHC card required for 1920x1080 recording |
| Recording time | 64GB internal memory or SDXC card:5hrs 55mins (MXP mode, max. quality)24hrs 30mins (LP mode, lowest quality) |
| Recording file format | AVCHD high profile (MPEG4-AVC/H.264) |
| Recording format | AVCHD (all modes variable bit rate, 4:2:0 colour sampling) MXP: 1920x1080, 24Mbps; FXP: 1920x1080, 17Mbps; XP+: 1440x1080, 12Mbps; SP: 1440x1080, 7Mbps; LP: 1440x1080, 5Mbps |
| Recording frame rate | 1920 x 1080/50i; 1920 x 1080/25p (50i recorded stream) |
| Slow/Fast motion | NO |
| Interval Record | NO |
| Frame Record | NO |
| Pre Record (cache record) | YES (3 seconds) |
| Scan Reverse | YES. Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion. |
| HD->SD conversion | YES (during playback) |
| Internal Data Transfer | MOVIE & STILLS: Yes (internal memory to card, card to card) |
| Photo storage media | SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card |
| Still quality | During video recording or playback: 1920 x 1080 |
| Size | 8.8cm (3.5"), 100% view |
| Dots | 922.000 |
| Image quality adjustments | Brightness, backlight |
| Adjustable | YES (270 degree rotation about horizontal axis) |
| Waveform Monitor | YES |
| Focus Assist | Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) |
| Peaking | YES |
| Zebra | YES (70% or 100% reference level) |
| Markers | ON/OFF (Grid, Horizontal, Centre) |
| Size | 0.61cm (0.24"), 100% view |
| Dots | 260.000 |
| Correction lens | + 2.0 to -5.5 diopter |
| Audio in | XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack |
| Headphone output | 3.5mm stereo jack |
| Video monitor output | NO |
| HDMI | YES (HDMITM Mini Connector: v1.3, out only, 1080/50p output possible) |
| IEEE 1394 (Firewire) | NO |
| USB | YES (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
| HD/SD-SDI output | NO |
| Time code | NO |
| Genlock | NO |
| Component out | YES (output only) |
| AV terminal | 3.5mm mini jack (output only for video and audio) |
| DC input | YES |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm mini jack |
| Colour Bars | YES (SMPTE) |
| Tally lamp | YES |
| Accessory shoe | YES (cold shoe) |
| Custom key | YES (2 assignable buttons; select from 9 functions) |
| Custom Dial | YES (Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Manual Exposure, exposure compensation, AGC limit) |
| Exposure metering | Centre-weighted average or segment evaluative (determined by shooting mode) |
| Exposure compensation | -2 to +2 EV (13 steps) |
| Auto Exposure mode | Smart Auto, Face Detection AE; Manual control via Touch Exposure and Exposure Compensation functions |
| Push Auto Iris | NO |
| Auto Gain Control setting | Full Auto / AGC On / Manual |
| Auto Gain Control limit | 0 to 24dB, 1dB increments (0 to 18dB in Cinema Mode) |
| Gain setting | 0 to 24dB, 1dB increments |
| Control Modes | Full Auto / Manual control (touchscreen LCD or control dial) |
| Shutter speed | 1/6 to 1/2000 (depending on Scene Mode and frame rate) |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 1/2 to 1/500 (Low Light Scene Mode) |
| Clear Scan | NO |
| Infrared shooting mode | YES (green or white) |
| Built-in IR lamp | YES |
| OIS Axis Shift | NO |
| Focal Length Guide | NO |
| Smart AUTO | YES (38 scenes) |
| Program AE | AUTO; M mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks); Cinema mode: P, Tv, Av, M |
| Cinema Features | Cinema-Look Filter (9 options, including customisable 'Cinema Standard'), Story Creator, Touch Decoration |
| Image Effects | Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth |
| Auto | YES |
| Preset | Set 1, Set 2, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten (incandescent lamps and halogen bulbs), Fluorescent H (3-wavelength type fluorescent), Fluorescent (white fluorescent)), Colour Temperature |
| Countup system | N/A |
| Start value setting | N/A |
| Recording | Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch), 48kHz sampling |
| Control | Audio limiter, Auto/manual settings via control dials on handle |
| Microphone attenuation | YES |
| Microphone level meter | YES |
| Zoom Microphone | YES (customisable frequency response and directivity) |
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following accessories are available to hire with the Canon XA10 -
| Daily Hire | £54.17 (£65.00) | Weekend Hire | £82.50 (£99.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £205.83 (£247.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £321.67 (£386.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £418.33 (£502.00) | Deposit | £450.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
