Name: Canon XA50 1" CMOS 4K UHD Pro Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: CAXA50
Price: 2199.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (16 reviews)

Canon XA50 1" CMOS 4K UHD Pro Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom Lens

Canon XA50

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20% Off: Canon XA50 1" CMOS 4K UHD Pro Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom Lens Buy now & save $561. Configuration: Camcorder Only, Lens Included: 15x Zoom, Recording Media: Secure Digital (SD)

The XA50 Professional Camcorder offers an outstanding combination of 4K UHD image quality, features and functionality in a compact portable design ideally suited for on-the-go Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and documentary production.Featuring a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor and a DiG!C DV 6 Image Processor, the XA50 can record in XF-AVC or MP4 formats to dual SD card slots. The camcorder is capable of recording 4K UHD video at 30p, as well as slow motion recording up to 60fps in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD). A 15x optical zoom lens maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, while the camcorder's Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps facilitate fast and accurate autofocus.The camcorder includes an HDMI 2.0 terminal with 4K UHD output support, and two XLR terminals with independent audio level control. An adjustable 3.0-inch touch panel LCD monitor and a built-in 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder enhance usability, and the detachable handle helps the XA50 to operate in a variety of shooting situations. Designed to meet the needs of professionals, the XA50 offers a wide range of recording possibilities.1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS Image SensorThe XA50 Professional Camcorder features a Canon 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 60p and slow motion recording up to 60fps in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD), making the XA50 camcorder a strong contender for professional productions, creative fields and more.High Sensitivity / Low NoiseThe XA50 camcorder's 1.0-inch sensor allows for larger photosites compared to smaller-sized sensors, resulting in improved images with less noise in low-light situations. The larger sensor also exhibits a shallower depth of field at large apertures, providing greater depth of field control and creative options. The camcorder's DiG!C DV 6 imaging engine further enhances the high sensitivity and low noise performance of the camcorder. Wide DR Gamma (800%) SupportFor natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully represents the scene at hand, Wide DR Gamma achieves a wide dynamic range of 800% to produce almost seamless tone gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no blown-out highlights.15x Optical 4K UHD Zoom Lens with 5-Axis Optical Image StabilizationThe XA50 Professional Camcorder incorporates a Canon 4K video lens that leverages proprietary Canon optical technologies derived from years of experience in developing Cinema, Broadcast and EF series lensesInspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon XA50 camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 15x optical zoom lens that maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, and offers a focal length range of 25.5 to 382.5mm (35mm film equivalent). Users can get up to 30x Advanced Zoom when shooting in Full HD, which utilizes the XA50 camcorder's full 4K UHD sensor to extend the zoom range while maintaining image quality.5-Axis Optical Image StabilizationThe XA50 camcorder also incorporates a 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization (IS) system.The camcorder features three modes of image stabilization: Standard, Dynamic and Powered. In Standard IS mode, the stabilizing angle is made constant independent of the zoom magnification. Dynamic IS mode extends the stabilizing range at the wide end of the focal length, allowing for image stabilization when shooting while walking. Powered IS mode helps facilitate stabilization in the low frequency range at the tele end, and should be used exclusively for fixed-point shooting which does not involve panning.9-Blade IrisFor enhanced versatility and durability, the lens features a 9-blade iris, producing artistic and beautiful out-of-focus areas or "bokeh". The 9 blades allow for attractive circular blurring in out-of-focus regions, while the use of an odd number of blades helps reduce flaring of specular highlights.ND FilterA compact and independent internal 3-density ND filter, using a turret (circular) mechanism, allows the user to select from three densities (ND 1/4, ND 1/16 and ND 1/64) or turn the feature off if needed. Density can be adjusted using the dedicated external buttons.Optional Wide and Tele AccessoriesThe optional Wide Attachment WA-U58 and the Tele Converter TL-U58 accessories expand the creative capabilities of the XA50 camcorder.The Wide Attachment WA-U58 offers a 0.8x wider angle of view that enables users to capture more of a scene, especially when indoors or in tight spaces, to lend better perspective to your video narrative. The Tele Converter TL-U58 provides extended 1.5x longer telephoto range for the XA50 camcorder's fixed lens, allowing distant subjects to be captured with brilliant clarity.DiG!C DV 6 Image ProcessorThe XA50 Professional Camcorder incorporates Canon's DiG!C DV 6 Image Processor, which is integral in providing high image quality, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization, slow and fast motion recording and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF.Dual Pixel CMOS AFThe XA50 Professional Camcorder features Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon's exclusively developed high-speed, high-precision autofocus technology. Dual Pixel CMOS AF assists not only with standard shooting, but also with 4K UHD 30p, Full HD 60p and other high-frame rate applications that require crisp frame-by-frame accuracy.Each pixel in the camcorder's CMOS sensor is configured with two photodiodes. Two independent image signals can then be detected at each photosite. By implementing phase-difference AF, smooth focusing is accomplished with much higher speed and accuracy than was possible with previous technologies.Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Touch FocusThe XA50 camcorder's 3.0-inch touch panel LCD enables smooth, intuitive operation of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Accurate AF technology can be employed when shooting a scene by tapping a finger on the desired area of the scene you want the lens to focus on. Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers continuous AF within a horizontal and vertical range of the screen of approximately 80%. It also provides highly accurate Face Detection AF, which assists during single-operator shooting. Users can also use the touch panel to move the autofocus target manually.Face Detection AFThe Face Detection AF feature has two modes - Face Priority AF and Face Only AF - that offer users precise flexibility in how they choose their autofocus for a subject or scene.Dual Pixel Focus GuideUtilizing information from Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Dual Pixel Focus Guide helps achieve precise focus by displaying focus assist information on the screen. It employs a truly innovative user interface that enables the user to see if they are focused in front of or behind the subject through visual observation, and allows quick and accurate manual focus to be achieved. This helps simplify the focusing process when shooting in 4K UHD, which requires strict focus accuracy.4K UHD and Full HD Recording to Dual SD Card SlotsThe XA50 Professional Camcorder can record to dual SD card slots in 4K UHD and Full HD resolutions using the MP4 or XF-AVC recording formats. Multiple recording modes, resolutions and frame rates make the XA50 Professional Camcorder creatively flexible and adaptable to a wide range of fields from broadcasting to cinema.Dual SD Card SlotsThe D208 features dual SD card slots to allow for Simultaneous or Relay Recording in either the MP4 or XF-AVC format. Simultaneous recording allows you to record on both SD cards at the same time, so that you can use one as a backup.Relay recording allows uninterrupted recording from one card to the other when the first memory card becomes full.HDMI 2.0 TerminalAn HDMI 2.0 terminal supports 4K UHD 60p output, which can be connected to a standard external SSD/HDD recorder, enabling conversion to ProRes and DNx formats for efficient editing and storage.Slow and Fast Motion RecordingThe XA50 Professional Camcorder supports slow and fast motion recording, and can record in a different frame rate from playback for slow and fast motion effects. Slow motion recording of up to 60 fps (x0.4) in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD) is supported, helping to create an emotionally moving and exciting style of video.Our Full HD image quality from our XA series camcorder is now even better thanks to Over Sampling HD Processing, which enables Full HD recording by effectively utilizing the outstanding capabilities of the 4K CMOS Sensor.3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD and 0.24-inch Electronic ViewfinderThe XA50 Professional Camcorder features a 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD and a newly designed 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The Touch Panel LCD and EVF provide visual recognition of desired features along with a full array of menu options for controlling camcorder settings. The Touch Panel LCD works with Canon's exclusive AF technologies for easy monitoring and one-finger tap-focusing during shooting and the EVF offers 45 Degree of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.The XA50 camcorder features an intuitive menu design for fast and accurate access to desired features. Interactive direct touching and moving from one page to another are also possible by swiping the menu screen.

I?ll be real, I bought this for a very strange reason most people probably wouldn?t buy it for. I have been looking for a good ?paranormal? camera to take on ghost hunts and to record general outdoor adventures with. I have always wanted a good camcorder and this seemed to check all the boxes. 

It?s close enough to professional to meet all my needs. It has great low light capabilities, great infrared capabilities, and shoots pretty good quality video. 4k30 is all I really wanted since it?s mostly for YouTube anyway and I?m not trying to spend thousands on SD cards. There?s a good chance I may be shooting a lot in 1080p but I wanted the option. 

I love the ability to just grab and go with this camcorder. It?s going to be recording in low light situations a lot and it really just checks all the boxes. The kit is a pretty good deal for someone that doesn?t have much filming gear.

Perfect camera for my weird needs.

I searched high & low for a camera that I can use to film my podcast as well as take with me as an independent journalist. After weeks of research & comparing other cams, I landed on the Canon XA50.

As soon I got this camcorder I was impressed. If you are a professional or a person who wants great quality, this camera is for you. From easy to use features to 2 convenient XLR mic imputs, I can honesty say I am more than happy with this purchase. This video quality is amazing & the way it performs is second to none in my opinion. 

If you have been doing endless research like I was & you're still not sure what to get, I highly recommend you get the Canon XA50. You won't be disappointed.

Amazing Camera!

As a hybrid shooter turning more toward video I decided to test the camcorder waters and have to say I've been absolutely blown away. This feature packed XA50 produces stunning results and punches way above its price point when compared to the hybrid camera offerings. With the addition of clog 3 and 10 bit 4:2:2 1080p to an external recorder it is an absolute power house. When shooting internally the files are ready to go without the need to create optimized media of any sort. The ease of use of this camera makes it fun to shoot with and lets you focus on getting the shot, and even better for low light I can still get a useable image at nearly max gain with a little bit of noise reduction applied. The form factor is so comfortable I literally take this to and from the studio as my choice walk around camera when filming my non business related content. For interviews, corporate work, event work, and even handheld detail shots, I find the XA50 an absolute joy to use. I will definitely be adding either another one to the arsenal or an XF705 or XF605. Aside from 4k 60 and extra physical controls I feel like this is the perfect package. Highly recommend the XA50.

My cinema on the go camera

The camera is great and for this I gave it 5 stars.  Some of the other items are rather cheap.  They send a  dual battery charger but only one plate you can only charge one battery at a time.  The tripod is a very cheap version.  The shot gun mic is also very cheap.

Great Camera

I bought this camera to be a second camera to my XF705.   and WOW what a great buy...This camera produces quality video and tracks my subjects just as well as my XF705...The color science from Canon plus the dual pixel technology you can?t go wrong.  If you are debating buying this Camcorder...just do it....you won?t be disappointed.

Great for 4K Video

I really like the camcorder bundle.  I have upgraded from a older Canon Vixia HF100.  This unit take great video.  It is admittedly a lot larger than my previous unit but not heavy.  Adorama had a really good price and they always have really good customer service.

Great upgrade from a Canon Vixia

One major flaw in an otherwise great camera. Bought this as an upgrade to the XA20 which I've had for eight years. I just wanted the bigger 1" sensor for better low-light functionality, and 4K which the XA50 provides. It does everything really well. It has all the flexibility of full manual which I utilize all the time, and it has all the ins/outs that I need (including XLR mic preamps and clean HDMI (mini) output. I work at a house of worship, and this camera provides tons of flexibility. It is also simple enough for anyone to just turn on and start recording, regardless of skill level which is great so any of our staff can use it.

The issue is the LCD screen. It has terrible color shift, so there is no good way to know if an image has the right white balance and exposure settings until you're in post. If you're viewing the LCD the slightest bit off center, your footage could be garbage. Also, the touch-screen menu is harder to navigate than that of the XA20 which is much older. A big miss in my opinion. LCD tech should improve one generation to the next, but not in this case.

Great Camera - One Issue

This camera was exactly as expected! Works amazing.

Canon XA50 is Amazing!

Awesome

This camera is excellent, especially for the price.  Great in low light, the features are excellent, screen info is great and the steady hand feature works fantastic.  I've already used it on a couple of live stream shoots and even the TD was amazed with the colors.  The only feature I wish it had was a manual white balance (or if it does have it, I have not found it yet).

Great Camera at a great price.

Great product!

I bought this camera after comparing it to the competition and looking at other reviews. This was the only cam that had the highest consistent rating so I went for it. Just got it the beginning of June 2020 and after playing around with it and getting use to it I will say I am very happy about it. My biggest concern was how well it would do in low light. For the conditions i shoot in mostly in church it is awesome. Could say more but for someone looking for a complete camera I think you will be happy.

XA 50 great cam!!

Very easy to use and produces great images and sound.

Reliable work horse

Great Package

wonderful videocam for run and gun... not full 4K but Ultra High Def (UHD) 3840 x 2160 is still a very robust capture.  The internal mic for L/R channel is solid good... but really nice is having XLR inputs... records beautifully.  Takes a bit to get use to navigation but is fairly logically once you do it several times.  Having the attachable handle is a must plus.  The lens hood is very convenient in that you do not have to always put the lens cap on.  The open/close on the lens hood lets you carry the camcorder safely.  I have shot in very cold weather and did not encounter any issues.  Wish it had a histogram but it does have peaking... for the price it is a very useful piece of equipment.

XA50 Videocam - Lots of Value

So far with our first initial shoot with this model I am very pleased with the results, picture and audio quality are quite good and with the 1-inch sensor it really makes a difference in lower light scenarios. The only minor draw back is battery life as the standard battery is not that great for recording long events.