Canon XA70 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder | Reviews 2024

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The Canon Professional XA70 is Canon’s latest compact professional camcorder in the XA series, now upgraded with 4K video capability. 4k UHD records at four times the resolution of Full HD. The XA70 has been upgraded to a (much larger 1-inch imaging sensor), providing improved low light performance, and wider dynamic range. Records video in full HD and in the latest 4K Ultra HD (3850 x 2160) resolution. Records to SDHC/SDXC memory cards (camcorder has two memory card slots). The 15x zoom Video Lens delivers excellent image quality for Full HD or 4K shooting.

The Professional XA70 has been upgraded with 5-axis image stabilization (keeps video sharp in low light, or when holding the camcorder without a tripod). This type of camcorder is excellent for video journalism, documentaries, and run and gun usage. The auto-focus has been upgraded as well to the excellent Dual Pixel CMOS focusing system inherited from the Canon EOS line of DSLRS. The upgraded higher resolution 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen has capacitive touch, for touch focus or menus.

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Canon Pro XA70 Features: The Canon XA70 has an HDMI Mini Connector (output) for best quality when hooking this camcorder directly to an HDTV or 4K TV. Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe to add an external light or microphone. Dedicated manual focus ring. Built-in video light. Features a 3.5 inch LED screen (with 2.76 million dot resolution). Also included is a high resolution 0.36-inch OLED color viewfinder EVF (177 million dots). Remote Control Terminal (compatible with LANC protocol). The XA70 includes a BP-820 battery, USB Power adaptor PD-E1, lens cap and lens hood. Mini Advanced accessory shoe for adding lights, microphones.

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XA70 Professional Features: As a professional camcorder, this model includes a Detachable Handle – to give expanded audio performance and added flexibility. Two built-in XLR audio input terminals with phantom power provide sound inputs, and 4 channels of LPCM audio. Zebra bars selectable between 70 and 100% to judge exposure. 2x magnification focus aid. Built-in Neutral Density Filters (1/4, 1/16 and 1/64).

The XA70 Pro has Infrared Night Vision capability to see in the dark. The HDMI 2.0 Terminal will support 4K UHD 60p output, which can be connected to an external SSD/HDD recorder. The large 1-inch imager is over 6x larger than previous XA models, giving you better low light and higher dynamic range performance.

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Canon XA70 Dimensions: 5.5″ x 8.5″ x 10.4″ (2.1 pounds).
Full HD Recording Modes: 1080p @ 24p, 30p, 60p
4K Recording Modes: 4K @ 24p, 30p
Camcorder 15x Lens: 35mm equivalent: 25.5mm to 382.5mm f/2.8-4.5, 9 blade iris, filter 58mm
Upgrade Features XA70 Vs. XA60: The XA70 has a much larger 1-inch imaging sensor, a larger 3.5-inch LCD (2.76 million dots resolution), larger OLED EVF (tiltable with 1.77 million dots). OSD metadata recording. Fast USB Type-C video-only output with UVC support for livestreaming to a computer.

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Smart-Review Commentary: Canon’s compact Professional 4K Camcorder. The XA70 is a huge upgrade from the XA11 it replaces. The biggest changes include the much larger 1-inch imager (6.8 times larger than XA11) with wide DR gamma. A larger imager allows superior low light performance, less noise, and higher dynamic range. This imager also provides a shallower depth of field, so you have the option to blur the background. This camcorder also has been upgraded to record in 4K Ultra HD, which has four times the resolution of Full HD. If you shoot in Full HD, you benefit from oversampling from the 4K imaging sensor.

Professional features include a Detachable handle with 2 XLR inputs, and infrared Night Vision. The updated 9 blade iris provides smoother background images, blur, and bokeh. Detachable lens hood (which prevents light glare) is included as well as a large eye cup (for the camcorder EVF). The color OLED EVF viewfinder has 1.56 million dots of resolution. The Canon Pro XA70 uses dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots for long recording times (simultaneous or relay recording options). The lens on this camcorder offers a wider 25.5mm field of view to get more of the scene indoors, and scenery shots outside, and high zoom of 15x. Double Slot Recording can record to two SD cards simultaneously as a safety backup or fill up 2nd card after 1st is full.

A color viewfinder (EVF) is included with (1,560,000 dots) resolution. The Touch & Track system on this camcorder keeps focus and exposure on any subject, no matter where it moves. Just choose your subject on the larger 3.5-inch LED touchscreen. External Mic Jack for enhancing your sound options, and headphone jack to monitor sound. The Instant AF focusing system offers a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy. Great for sports. The Canon XA70 Pro is a not only a SmartReview Top Pick but has won our BEST of 2024 award for professional compact 4K camcorders.

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