Canon XF605 4K Digital Video Camera
- UHD 4K up to 60 fps, 1080p to 120 fps
- 1" CMOS Sensor, 4:2:2 10-Bit
- H.265/H.264 MP4 Format, XF-AVC
- Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus Feature
- iOS App | 15x Optical/30x Digital Zoom
- HDR Recording, Canon Log 3, Wide DR
- Optical and Digital Stabilization
- 12G-SDI and HDMI Outputs
- Four XLR Inputs, 4-Channel LPCM Audio
- Discrete Focus, Iris, Zoom Lens Rings
The Canon XF605 4K Digital Video Camera is a compact camera that will bring your high-resolution footage to life with incredible detail. It features a 1" CMOS sensor for recording at up to 60 frames per second, and produces ultra-smooth 1080p video at 120 frames per second. The dual-pixel CMOS autofocus feature ensures that you'll always be able to capture the perfect moment, even when your subject is moving.
The XF605 is a professional camcorder that records and stores ultra high-definition (UHD) video with resolution up to 4K (4096x2160) at frame rates of 50/60fps. The camcorder features a 1” Canon CMOS sensor and Canon DIGIC DV 4 image processor. The XF605 offers a variety of recording modes such as 4K/25p, UHD/30
The Canon XF605 4K Digital Video Camera’s 4K CMOS sensor provides stunningly sharp, realistic videos. The large sensor allows you to shoot in dark areas without the use of artificial lighting. With the creative tools, you can produce professional videos with ease, including creative video filters and creative video stabilizers.
The XF605 is a compact camera with an integrated 4K CMOS sensor. This camera has a 12G-SDI and HDMI output and features the Canon Log 3 and Wide DR profiles. It also has a 5.7" LCD touchscreen and can capture in 4K at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 fps and in full HD at 59.94 fps.
Product Features in Detail
A versatile 4K camcorder to get your shot and tell your story
XF605 delivers a new level of performance and control for solo shooters. With 15x optical zoom, professional connectivity and advanced autofocus including Eye Detection AF and intelligent Head Tracking for the first time in the XF Series, it’s a versatile camcorder that fits comfortably in the studio or in the field.
Imaging excellence
The large 1.0-Type CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor work in harmony to deliver 4K UHD 60P/50P in 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC and MP4 as well as FHD 120P HFR for exceptional image quality and flexibility in post-production. An L-Series 15x zoom lens ensures optical excellence, with powerful 5-Axis Image Stabilisation giving razor-sharp results while on the move.
Recording flexibility
XF605 offers broadcast-friendly MXF based XF-AVC and MP4 recording formats. Enhanced recording modes include Slow & Fast motion (up to 120P), Pre-Recording, Frame Recording and Interval Recording. There's an expanded range of Custom Picture presets and Look File (3D LUT) support, while simultaneous recording to dual SD cards in a variety of formats offers maximum flexibility for your production needs..
High sensitivity and dynamic range
Capture an expanded dynamic range in Canon Log 3 for flexibility in post-production, or shoot directly in broadcast-ready PQ or HLG HDR formats. High Sensitivity Mode, Gain Boost and IR recording ensure that the XF605 captures high-quality images in low light.
Pioneering AF technology
XF605 is the first XF Series camcorder to feature Eye Detection AF and Canon’s EOS iTR AF X Intelligent Tracking technology, which ensures that the focus stays locked on to the subject's head even when they turn away from the camera. Other focus assist tools include Dual Pixel Focus Guide to aid manual focusing and Tracking AF to smoothly track any subject.
Professional connectivity
The XF605 is equipped with a versatile range of connections, including 12G-SDI, Ethernet and XLRs, to seamlessly integrate into live and offline production environments. Support for simultaneous output over EVF/LCD/HDMI/SDI enables multi-viewing and external recording using a variety of devices. A multi-function accessory hotshoe expands its capabilities through a range of new accessories.
Remote control and network functionality
The XF605 is designed for IP streaming, with wired and wireless remote control capabilities, offering greater control and integration into multi-camera productions. Take control of XF605 in a multi-cam setup alongside Canon PTZ cameras via the RC-IP100 hardware controller, or use Wi-Fi to operate XF605 through the improved Browser Remote for smartphones and tablets. Video output over USB-C enables XF605 to be used as a webcam.
Content Transfer Mobile App
Content Transfer Mobile is an app for iPhone designed to enable the editing of News ML-G2 standard compliant metadata pre/post capture, as well as the ability to import footage from the camera to the phone, including instant transfer to FTP servers.
Usability and flexibility
Enhanced touchscreen functions include playback control and menu navigation for easy adjustment of settings, while 11 user-assignable buttons and independent lens control rings offering control over Focus, Zoom and Iris make for intuitive handling and customisation. The built-in motorised ND system provides the flexibility to control lighting and depth of field in a variety of shooting conditions.
Durable and lightweight
With its notably compact size and body weight of approximately 2,000g, XF605 is the perfect ‘carry-on’ companion. Despite its small dimensions, it’s a highly capable workhorse camcorder, with a durable dust and drip-proof design.
Image Sensor | |
Sensor | 1.0 Inch-Type CMOS |
Filter | RGB Primary Colour Filter |
Total Pixels | Approx. 13.4 MP |
Effective Pixels per Sensor | Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 x 2160) |
Gain Boost Function | Yes, increases gain to 36dB, activated via user assigned button |
Sensitivity (PAL) | f/13, 50.00P, 2000 lux, reflectance 89.9% |
Minimum Illumination (PAL) | 50.00P / 50.00i Approx. 2.5 lux (1/50 second shutter speed) |
25.00P Approx. 1.3 lux (1/25 second shutter speed) | |
Image Processor | |
Type | DIGIC DV7 |
Colour Sampling | XF-AVC: 4:2:2 |
MP4: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 H.265 / 4:2:0 H.264. | |
XF-AVC / MP4 Proxy files: 4:2:0 | |
Bit Depth | XF-AVC / MP4 H.265: 10-bit |
MP4 H.264: 8-bit | |
XF-AVC / MP4 Proxy files: 8-bit | |
Lens | |
Zoom Ratio | 15x optical, (30x Advanced Zoom Full HD) |
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) | Approx. 25.5 to 382.5 mm Standard IS/IS Off |
Minimum Focus Distance | 10 mm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range |
Max. Aperture | f/2.8 |
Aperture Blades | 9 blades |
Filter Diameter | 58mm |
Image Stabilization System | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization |
Dynamic, Standard, Powered, Off | |
ND Filter | 3 Densities: ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and ND 1/64 |
(Turret Switched, Motor-Driven) | |
Zoom Control | Zoom rockers on body and handle; |
Selectable manual zoom/focus ring on lens; | |
Wireless controller; | |
Selectable High Speed mode available. | |
Zoom Speed | Variable or Constant speed Fast/Normal/Slow, 16 speed level settings |
Focus Control | MANUAL: Lens ring and touchscreen point selection (Focus Guide and Peaking assist functions), Focus Preset. |
AUTOFOCUS: Touchscreen AF point selection, Face Detection and Tracking, Face Only AF. | |
(Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF, AF Speed, AF Response, AF Frame size) | |
Focus System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF, Eye Detection AF, EOS iTR AF X |
Iris Control | Touchscreen, Auto, Lens ring |
Digital Zoom/Teleconverter | 300x Digital Zoom, Digital Teleconverter (x1.5/x3/x6. Not available when optical teleconverter used) |
Recording | |
Video Storage Media | SD / SDHC / SDXC card (2 card slots) |
Type | Class U3 V90 cards recommended |
Recording Time | XF-AVC: 410Mbps. 39 mins. 310Mbps, 51 mins. 260Mbps, 100 mins |
MP4 / H.265: 225 Mbps, 71 mins. 170Mbps, 94 mins. 135 Mbps, 118 mins | |
MP4 / H.264: 150 Mbps, 107 mins. 35 Mbps, 458 mins. 8Mbps, 2006 mins | |
Recording File System | FAT32/exFAT |
Internal Recording Format (PAL) | XF-AVC (MXF) UHD: ALL-I / Long GOP. Full HD / Proxy Files: Long GOP |
MP4: H.265 UHD, Full HD | |
Simultaneous Recording | Yes. Simultaneous recording, relay recording. |
Different recording options possible on each memory card. | |
Recording Frame Rate (PAL) | UHD |
XF-AVC 422 10bit: 3840 x 2160 (160 Mbps): 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 50.00P / 25.00P | |
MP4 (HEVC / H.264) 422 10bit | |
3840 x 2160: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 50.00P / 25.00P | |
Full HD | |
XF-AVC 422 10bit: | |
1920 x 1080 (45 Mbps): 59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P/ 50.00P/ 50.00i / 25.00P / 120P | |
MP4 (HEVC / H.264) 422 10bit: | |
1280 x 720: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 50.00P/ 25.00P | |
External Recording Output | 3840 x 2160: 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p |
1920 x 1080: 59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p / 25.00p / 23.98p / 29.97PsF / 25.00PsF / 59.94i / 50.00i | |
1280 x 720: 59.94p / 50.00p | |
720 x 480: 59.94i | |
720 x 576: 50.00i | |
External Monitoring | Yes, 12G-SDI or HDMI. Simultaneous output available |
High Frame Rate | Yes, Up to 120P (FHD, 4:2:2 / 8-bit) including in 50.00Hz mode. Simultaneous Audio Recording. |
Pre-Record Function | Yes. 3 seconds |
Special Recording Functions | Frame Recording, Interval Recording |
Still Photos | JPEG up to 3840x2160 |
(Still image resolution is dependent on the video resolution) | |
Photo Storage Media | SD Card (Slot B) |
System | |
Display Type | LCD Electrotstatic Touch Panel. |
Size | 3.45-inch type Approx. 2.76 million dots |
Wave Form Monitor | Yes |
Focus Assist | Dual Pixel Focus Guide* / Peaking / Magnify |
Peaking | Selectable Peaking Colour: Red / Blue / Yellow/White |
False Colour Display | Yes, also via EVF, SDI Out and HDMI output |
Zebra | 70% or 100% reference level |
Markers | Center, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, and user marker. |
Each item can be displayed in yellow, blue, green, red, black, gray, or white. | |
EVF | |
Size | 0.36-inch type, approx. 1.77 million dots |
EVF Auto -Off | Yes, function enabled via assignable button |
Correction Lens | +2.0 to -5.5 dioptre |
Inputs / Outputs | |
Audio In | XLR 3-pin jack (x2) with 48V phantom power, Line and Mic. |
3.5mm microphone input jack (Supply Voltage 2.4V DC), Built-in Mic. | |
Headphone Output | 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
Speaker | Yes, built-in |
HDMI | HDMITM Type A |
USB | 1 x Type A. Type A power output 5V/900mA |
1 x Type C. Type C compliant with UVC | |
SDI Output | 12G-SDI, BNC connector |
Time Code | Yes, BNC connector |
Genlock | Yes |
LAN | Yes |
DC Input | 3.4mm jack |
Remote Control Terminal | Type A (2.5mm jack), Type B (8-pin connector, RS422-type) |
Miscellaneous | |
Tally Lamp | Yes |
Colour Bars (PAL) | Yes. SMPTE or EBU, with 1KHz Tone |
Accessory Shoe | Yes, Accessory and Cold shoe |
Assignable Buttons | Total of 11 Assignable Buttons with over 100 Assignable Functions |
Custom Dial | Av / Tv / M / AGC Limit / Exposure Compensation / Off |
Exposure | |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted average or segment evaluative (determined by shooting mode) |
Fixed exposure (1/50 sec.) | |
Exposure Compensation | Highlight AE, Exposure lock, Auto backlight compensation, Exposure compensation amount shown as ±3 when locked or ±2 in AUTO (±8 increments). |
Exposure Lock | Yes |
ISO Range/Setting | ISO200 - ISO12,800. 1 Stop or 1/3 Stop increments |
Gain Range Setting | -6.0dB - 21.0dB. Normal or Fine setting. Fine setting in 0.5dB steps. |
Auto ISO / Auto Gain Control Setting | Auto / Manual. Auto Gain set when shooting in IR mode |
Auto Gain Control Limit | Yes, selectable from -6dB to 21db, 1dB increments |
Shutter | |
Control Modes | Auto, P, Tv, Manual |
Shutter Speed | Up to 1/2000 Sec. |
Shutter Angle | Yes, 360° to 11.25° |
Slow Shutter (SLS) | 50.00i/50.00P:1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/25 sec |
25.00P: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 sec | |
Clear Scan | Yes, 24.00Hz to 2003.17Hz |
Streaming, Wi-Fi, & GPS Specifications | |
IP Streaming Protocols Supported | UDP, RTP, RTP+FEC |
News Metadata | Yes, compliant with NewsML-G2 standard |
Browser Remote Control | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Supported Wi-Fi | IEEE802 2.4GHz/5GHz 11a/b/g/n/ac |
(5GHz may not be available in all regions) | |
GPS Information (Optional Accessory) | Location (Latitude / Longitude / Altitude), Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite reception (requires the optional GPS Receiver GP-E2) |
White Balance | |
Auto | Yes. Shockless WB, AWB Response, AWB Hold (via assignable button) |
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 | |
Time Code | |
Count Up System | Regen / Rec Run / Free Run / Preset (Non-Drop Frame) |
Start Value Setting | Yes, Via BNC or HDMI |
Audio | |
Recording Format | MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch) / LPCM (16-bit 4ch) |
XF-AVC: LPCM (24-bit 4ch) | |
Audio Control | Manual or Auto |
Independent 2ch Line/Mic/Mic+48V input; | |
Independent level control per channel (-∞ to +18 dB); | |
Independent audio limiters (2-Ch.); | |
Input mic trimming | |
Reference Tone | 1KHz, -12dB / -18dB / -20dB / Off |
Microphone Attenuation | On / Off (20dB) |
Microphone Level Meter | Yes |
Accessories | |
Supplied | Lens hood with barrier, Lens Cap, Mic holder unit, Eye Cup, AC Cable, |
Compact Power Adapter (CA-200L) Battery Charger (CG-A20), Battery Pack BP-A30 | |
Optionals | Canon Battery Pack BP-A30 / BP-A60 |
Canon Battery Charger CG-A10 / CG-A20 | |
Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200L | |
Canon 8 Pin Remote Cable RR-10 / RR-100 | |
Canon Teleconverter TL-U58 | |
Canon Wide Attachment WA-U58 | |
Canon PROTECT Filter 58mm | |
Canon ND4L Filter 58mm | |
Canon ND8L Filter 58mm | |
Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2 | |
Canon Remote Controller RC-V100 | |
Canon Remote Camera Controller RC-IP100 | |
Canon Interface Cable IFC-150AB III | |
Power Source | |
Power Supply (Battery) | Canon Battery Pack BP-A30 (supplied), BP-A60 (optional) |
Power Supply (Mains) | Battery: 14.5V, DC in: 24V |
Power Consumption | Approx 13.6W (50.00P UHD, Long GoP 260 Mbps) |
Approx 12.1W (25.00P UHD Intra 410 Mbps) | |
Recording Time | Approx 185 mins.(50.00P UHD, Long GoP 260 Mbps) |
Approx 210 mins. (25.00P UHD Intra 410 Mbps) | |
Physical Specifications | |
Dimensions (Main Body Only) | Approx. 168 x 173 x 333 mm (Body Only) |
Approx. 200 x 219 x 385 mm (Including lens hood, eye cup, microphone holder unit) | |
Weight (Body Only) | 2010g (Approx.) |
Weight (Accessories) | 2460g (Approx.) |
Operating Temperature Range | Approx. 0 to 40 °C, 85 % (relative humidity) |
Approx. -5 to 45 °C, 60 % (relative humidity) |
Canon XF605 4K Digital Video Camera
Battery Pack BP-A30
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200 L
Charger CG-A20
Lens Hood
Eye cup
Mic Holder

SKU: Canon XF605
UPC: 013803340433