Canon XA20- User Manual

The XA20 is a compact, “run-and-gun”

HD camcorder with an impressive optical

performance from a powerful new Genuine

Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new

8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of

focusing down to just 60cm (23.6 inches).

Other features include a 3.5-inch OLED Touch Panel
Display with the equivalent of 1.23 million dots of
resolution, tiltable electronic viewfinder, multiple HD/SD
recording rates - including 24p for a “cinematic” look -
together with a choice of industry-standard MP4 (up to 35
Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs. The high image
quality and recording versatility make the XA20 ideal for
independent and documentary filmmaking, as well as event
videography and educational institutions.

In addition to reducing horizontal and vertical shaking,
five-axis SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization eliminates rolling and other artefacts, for sharper images no matter how
the camcorder is moved. A new automatic correction circuit can substantially reduce image distortion, thereby producing
better-looking videos.

A detachable handle offers increased control functionality, with a built-in microphone holder and XLR-format audio inputs.
Infrared shooting with little to zero ambient light offers additional flexibility during, for example, surveillance and wildlife
projects; the detachable handle also includes an IR light.

Dual-band, built-in Wi-Fi® technology allows easy FTP file transfer and upload to the internet. And intelligent lithium
batteries report remaining power and battery-wear levels in one-minute increments to the camcorder, thereby taking the
guesswork out of battery management.

Key Features

Professional level optical performance and
high definition

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Three newly-developed key components

− Newly-developed wide angle lens with

20x optical zoom

− New HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor

− New DIGIC DV 4 image processing platform

Professional level operability

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Enhanced “seesaw” style zoom lever operation

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Zoom function added to the focus ring

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Custom dial provides control over exposure,
AGC limit, etc.

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3.5-inch, 1.23 million-dot equivalent OLED
electrostatic touch screen

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1.56 million-dot high-resolution angle-adjustable CVF

Professional level Shooting Assist Functions

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Professional level MP4 recording

− Supports high definition MP4 50P (35Mbps)

recording

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Supports MP4 (3Mbps) movie recording used for
breaking news broadcasts

− Supports simultaneous recording (AVCHD+MP4,

MP4+MP4)

− Supports slow/fast motion recording (MP4 format)

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Supports AVCHD 50P (28Mbps) recording

Professional level expandability

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Attachable handle featuring 2 XLR terminals

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Supports use of GPS accessory

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Equipped with headphone and remote terminal

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Equipped with Wi-Fi module for wireless connectivity

XA20

HD Camcorder