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

2022-08-24T14:44:56

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.

Nicholas M.

2022-06-24T20:00:00

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.

TMac215

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2021-09-12T20:00:00

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.

emberstudios

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2021-08-20T08:20:03

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.

MARY S.

2021-05-14T20:00:00

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.

djrob14

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2021-02-18T07:08:34

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.

JAMES F.

2021-01-21T08:46:41

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.

DANA K.

2020-09-15T10:20:43

This camera was exactly as expected! Works amazing.

WES H.

2020-08-19T10:32:33

Great camera!

E E.

2020-08-09T12:58:49

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).

STUART B.

2020-07-04T07:14:40

Great product!

Vincent H.

2020-06-14T07:32:51

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.

Jazzy

2020-06-13T07:21:47

Very easy to use and produces great images and sound.

WENDY C.

2020-06-05T08:26:25

great package and a great value.

LARRY B.

2019-12-19T07:35:26

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.

SKPHOTO I.

2019-11-08T08:18:27

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.

J.R Y.