Canon XA70 4K UHD Camcorder

Canon XA70 4K UHD Camcorder Summary

Sitting just below the XA75 is this Canon XA70 4K UHD Camcorder which offers professional 4K video recording and outstanding oversampled HD processing from the full 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor. Canon has included their fast DIGIC DV6 image processor and the versatile 4K 15x optical zoom lens which provides a wide to telephoto 25.5-382mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range.

The sensor features Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection and tracking which delivers speed and accuracy when using the autofocus system. You can capture movies in XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats and footage is stabilised through 5-axis Optical IS as well as when using the digital zoom feature.

HD livestream video in UVC via USB-C over a computer is possible as is the ability to capture footage and record or share it later in either XF-AVC or MP4 formats.

Key Features

• 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Face detection and tracking
• Canon 4K 15x optical zoom lens with 25.5-382mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range
• Versatile recording in XF-AVC or MP4 formats
• Simultaneous backup and relay recording with dual SD cards
• Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x
• UVC streaming via USB-C
• Add a date and time stamp with OSD recording
• Detachable handle with two XLR terminals
• Pro audio with 4-channel linear PCM

Canon XA70 4K UHD Camcorder in More Detail

Compact professional 4K UHD camcorder

Canon’s XA70 pro camcorder enables you to capture beautiful 4K UHD and high quality Full HD oversampled movies thanks to a 1.0-inch Type CMOS 4K sensor which is paired with Canon’s DIGIC DV6 image processor. Oversampled HD processing delivers Full HD images from the entire sensor and recording speeds include MP4 at up to 150Mbps and XF-AVC up to 160Mbps.

15x optical 4K Canon zoom lens

Canon’s 15x optical zoom lens covers a wide to telephoto range with an equivalent 25.5-382mm (full-frame format) as well as a digital zoom which boosts to 300x and harnesses 5-axis image stabilisation.

Quick and accurate focusing

Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF deliver fast and precise focusing with the XA70. You can use the 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required while Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.

Record with XF-AVC and MP4

Choose between XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats to record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 25P plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. For smaller files record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 50P/25P.

Professional connectivity

Output options include simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card and Infrared mode. A specialist record Slow Motion mode in Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x are also available. Colour match with other Canon cameras via the custom picture menu.

Livestream and more

Stream HD footage via UVC over a computer or add a date and time stamp with OSD recording. Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options with external microphones and other video accessories.

Included video accessories

The XA70 comes with high quality video accessories including:

• PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
• Removable HDU-1 Handle Unit which includes a red record button Tally lamp and two XLR terminals
• Mic holder

What’s in the box

• Canon XA70 Camcorder
• HDU-1 Handle Unit
• PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
• BP-820 Battery Pack
• Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
• Mic Holder

Canon XA70 4K UHD Camcorder Specifications