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Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder

Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder

The Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is an ultra-compact camcorder with incredible features such as its powerful DIGIC DV 6 Processor to output spectacular 4K @ 30fps video footage and 8.29MP images with its 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor.

R 32,995.00 - R 32,995.00
R 32,995.00
R 32,995.00 - R 32,995.00
R 32,995.00
4K UHD Video Recording

With an impressive 1/2.3 type CMOS Sensor along with the DIGIC DV6 image processor its guaranteed that the XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder will deliver astonishing and high quality 4K UHD video, and full HD images which is all thanks to Oversampling HD processing. Supported video recordings can be done in MP4 UHD 150Mbps at 25fps and Full HD 35Mbps/ 17Mbps at 50/25fps.

Get Closer with the 4K 20x Zoom Lens

The XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is equipped with a powerful 4K 20x Optical Zoom lens with a wide-angle starting from 29.3mm. The lens also ensures that smooth video footage is achieved by a powerful 5-Axis image stabilisation.

Infrared Video Recording

The XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder from Canon permits you to recording in Infrared Mode, a mode that allows you to capture video in conditions with little to no ambient light. The mode allows you to record wither in white or green mode.

Slow and Fast Motion Video Recording

An Ultra-Compact Video Camcorder thats built with powerful features to recording exciting video footage. You enabled to recording video in Slow and Fast motion modes in both UHD and Full HD format, with a maximum speed of 1200x.

Lightweight Construction Built with Powerful Features.

A variety of powerful features has been added to this lightweight Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder that weighs less than 1.2kg. Featuring a 3.0-inch LCD touch screen monitor to provide intuitive control when recording or when wanting to change settings; also supports PCM 4-channel audio, providing a built-in stereo mic and two XLR terminals; and 2 SD Memory Card Slots are provided for relay or simultaneous video recording.

  • 8.29MP, 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
  • Mini-HDMI Output
  • Integrated 20x Optical Zoom Lens
  • Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input
  • Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
  • DIG!C DV 6 Processor
  • 3" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable Viewfinder
IMAGE SENSOR
Sensor 1/2.3-type CMOS
Filter RGB Primary Colour Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 21.14MP
Effective Pixels Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160)

Subject illumination range

 Approx. 0.3 lx to 100,000 lx

Minimum illumination (PAL)

 P Mode: Approx. 4.2 lx (shutter speed 1/25 sec with auto slow shutter On) 
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.3 lx (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
LENS

Zoom ratio

 20x optical

Focal length (35mm equivalent)

 Approx. 29.3 - 601mm Standard IS/IS Off

Minimum focusing distance

 10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range

Aperture

 f/1.8 - 2.8 (AV Priority and Manual Modes)

Aperture blades

 8 blades

Filter diameter

 58mm

Image stabilization system

 Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization 
Dynamic, Standard, Powered, Off

ND filter

 Built-in gradation filter (Auto or Off)

Zoom control

 Zoom rockers on body and handle; 
Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; 
Selectable High Speed and Soft Zoom modes available.

Zoom Speed

 Variable (body rocker only) or Constant speed (body and handle rocker; Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings in each)

Focus control

 MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Magnify and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. 
AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Touch and Track, Face Only AF. 
(Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF)

Focus System

 Hybrid AF, Normal AF

Iris control

 Touchscreen, Auto

Digital zoom/Teleconverter

 400x Digital Zoom, 2x Digital Teleconverter
RECORDING

Video storage media

 SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 card slots)
Type Class U3 cards recommended

Recording time (64GB Card, approx.)

 150Mbps: 55 mins / 35Mbps: 240 mins  / 17Mbps: 495 mins

Recording file system

 FAT32/exFAT

Internal recording format (PAL)

 MP4:  3840 x 2160 (150Mbps) / 1920 x 1080 (35/17 Mbps)

External recording output (PAL)

 HDMI output (Camera mode): 
UHD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 25.00P YCC4:2:2 8-bit 
Full HD recording mode: 1920 x 1080 50.00P/25.00P; 1280 x720 50.00P YCC4:2:2 10-bit

External monitoring

 HDMI (50.00i)

Recording frame rate (PAL)

 25.00P (UHD), 50.00P/25.00P (Full HD)

Slow/Fast motion (PAL)

 3840 x 2160 / 25.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 
1920 x 1080 / 50.00P: x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200 
1920 x 1080 / 25.00P: x0.5

Pre Recording function

 Yes. 3 seconds

Still photos

 JPEG up to 3840x2160 
(Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution)

Photo storage media

 SD Card
AUDIO

Recording

 MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch)  /  LPCM (16-bit 4ch)

Audio control

 Manual/Auto 
Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; 
Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); 
Independent audio limiters (2 ch); 
Input mic trimming

VIEWFINDER
Size 0.24-inch, approx. 1.56 million dots
Correction Angle +2.0 to -5 dioptre
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
Audio Inputs XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic options on detachable handle, 3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC), Built-in Mic

Headphone output

 3.5mm stereo mini jack

HDMI Output

 HDMITM mini connector

 


USB

Mini-B, Hi-Speed USB, PTP class supported

SDI output

No

Time code

Superimposed on HDMI output signal (Camera Mode only)

Genlock

No

LAN

No

AV terminal

No

DC input

3.4mm jack

Remote Control Terminal

2.5mm mini jack

Exposure

Exposure metering

Centre-weighted average or segment evaluative (determined by shooting mode) 
No metering: Fireworks mode, Fixed exposure (1/50 sec.)

Exposure Compensation

Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation, Exposure compensation amount shown as ±3 when locked (±12 increments) or ±2 in AUTO (±8 increments).

Exposure Lock

Yes.

Auto Gain Control setting

Auto / Manual

Auto Gain Control limit

0 - 24dB (1dB increments)

Shutter Speed

Control Modes

Auto, P, Tv, Manual

Shutter speed

1/6 - 1/2000 sec 
(1/2 - 1/500 sec in Low Light mode)

Slow Shutter (SLS)

50.00P: 
Auto slow shutter On: 1/25 to 1/500 sec. 
Auto slow shutter Off: 1/50 to 1/500 sec. 

25.00P: 
Auto slow shutter On: 1/12.5* to 1/500 sec. (*Display is 1/12) 
Auto slow shutter Off: 1/25 to 1/500 sec.

Clear Scan

No

White Balance

Auto

Yes

Preset

Daylight (Approx. 5,600K), Tungsten (Approx. 3,200K)

Manual setting

Colour Temperature range: 2,000–15,000K 
Default value for Set 1 and Set 2: 5,600K

Shooting Modes

Program AE

AUTO Mode 
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)

Infrared shooting mode

Yes (green or white)

Built-in IR lamp

Yes, in detachable Handle Unit. 
Wavelength: 850nm (near-Infrared)

Looks settings

Standard 
(Adjustment: Sharpness, Contrast, Colour Depth)

Wi-Fi & GPS Specifications

wifi

No

GPS Information (Optional Accessory)

Location (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception. 
(requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2)

Miscellaneous

Tally lamp

Yes, in detachable Handle Unit

Colour Bars (PAL)

Yes. SMPTE or EBU, with 1KHz Tone

Accessory shoe

Yes (cold shoe)

Assignable Buttons

5 assignable Buttons:  Assignable to (AF/MF) / Face Only AF / Magnification / BLC Always On / Powered IS / Auto Acquire WB / WB Priority / IR Light/ Pre REC / Review Recording / PHOTO / Monitor Channels / Menu / Off

Custom Dial

Tv / Av / M / AGC Limit / Exposure Compensation / Off

Time code

Countup system

Regen / Rec Run / Free Run / Preset (Non-Drop Frame)

Time Code out

Via HDMI out. Superimposed on output, Camera Mode only

Accessories

Supplied

Lens hood with barrier, Mic holder unit, Handle Unit HDU-1, Battery Pack BP-820, Compact Power Adapter CA-570, AC Cable, Ferrite core, Lens Cap

Optional (Includes items not currently on sale)

Canon Battery Pack BP-820/BP-828, Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-570 (included with camera), Canon Battery Charger CG-800E/CG-800, Canon HDMI cable HTC-100/HTC-100S, Canon Tele Converter TL-H58, Canon Wide Attachment WA-H58, Canon Soft Carrying Case SC-1000/SC-2000, Canon Shoulder Strap SS-600/SS-650, Wrist Strap WS-20, Canon PROTECT Filter 58mm, Canon ND4-L Filter 58mm, Canon ND8-L Filter 58mm, Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2, Canon Remote Controller RC-V100, Canon Battery Video Light VL-10Li/VL-10LiII, Canon Battery Pack BP-900 series (for VL-10Li/VL-10LiII), Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-910/920/930 (for charging BP-900 series), Canon Interface Cable IFC-300PCU/S / IFC-400PCU

Battery

Battery Pack

Canon Battery Pack BP-820 (supplied), BP-828 (optional)

Power Consumption (recording)

UHD/150Mbps:  Approx. 4.1W (25.00P)

Continuous Recording Time (approx.)

UHD/150Mbps/25.00p: 175 mins (BP-820) / 270 Mins (BP-828) 
FHD/35Mbps/50.00p: 175 mins (BP-820) / 270 Mins (BP-828)

Size and Weights

Dimensions

Approx. 109 x 84 x 182 mm (main body only) 
Approx. 131 x 180 x 231 mm 
(Including lens hood, BP-820, mic holder unit, and handle unit)

Weight (camera only)

Approx. 730g

Weight (fully equipped)

Approx. 1120g

Operating Temperature range

-5 to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity 
0ºC to +40ºC, 85% relative humidity

1. FREE Standard Shipping

Free Economy Shipping is available on all orders exceeding R8,000.(T's&C's apply)

*Terms and conditions to qualify for free shipping:

  • Shipping may only be to a physical address within the borders of South Africa. No P.O Box's allowed.
  • Shipping to outlying or remote areas like farms and game reserves may attract an additional fee.
  • The delivery time to city areas is usually between 2 and 4 working days*. This excludes weekends and public holidays

2. Courier Guy Courier Service (local)

We use Courier Guy couriers as our preferred method of delivery.

Your parcel is well packaged and handled with care while in transit.

Delivery Charges:

Shipping charges are all depended on the following:

  • Volumetric and Physical weight
  • Courier Option

If Item is in stock, your item can be delievered between 1-2 Business Days - Main Cities are: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Other cities/towns will take more than 1-2 delivery time.

If Item is being collected from our suppliers, you item can be deeilevr between 2-7 Business Days - To all areas.

If the item has been pre-ordered for you, this can take anything from 4 - 8 weeks.

*Reckoned from time of dispatch to time of arrival to client. This is an estimate and not guaranteed. This period does not include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

3. UPS Courier Service (International) Please note:

International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT)

DT Film Services is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office.

Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. We strive to exceed your expectations for privacy. Cross-border shipments are subject to inspection by customs authorities. We may also be called upon to provide certain order, shipment, and product information to our international carriers. Carriers may communicate such information to customs authorities for the purpose of facilitating customs clearance and compliance with local laws.

Delivery Charges: 4. Collect from DT Film Services in Durban

You are welcome to place your order online, pay for it and collect it from our Durban branch. You will need to bring in a print out of the order for collection. Please ask for Louise in Sales on arrival.

DT Film Services - Durban

Open: Mon-Fri 8 to 5PM

5 Nunhead Road

Manor Gardens

Durban, 4001

South Africa

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Stock is going in and out all the time, so to be 100% sure that we have an item available, please phone (031) 261-6961 or email sales@dtfilmservices.com.