Canon XF605 Pro Camcorder | First Look

[@vinnym6734]

Love this camera. I shoot weddings with it. A huge upgrade from my XF300

[@majormauser]

It has everything. The file upload from a phone is priceless!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

I have been waiting for this more affordable camcorder ever since the XF705 came out! Looks like it was worth the wait!

[@LE672AJ]

It certainly has a lot of muscle, doesn’t it :)

[@jacopoabbruscato9271]

5,000 $ is hardly affordable but all in all a fair price for the amount of features this camera packs.

[@WalkService]

Each barrel of honey should have its own fly in the ointment. The vaunted autofocus Canon only works with the outdated B.709 color space. For modern HDR/B.2020 or C.Gamut, both autofocus and focus assistance is not supported (see the manual). In all your focus demonstrations, you use only B.709. Show how it will focus in B.2020 or Log 3/C.Gamut. As a result, you need to choose whether to shoot for old devices, but with a sharp, focused picture, or shoot for modern HDR monitors and TVs, but without focus. Thank you Canon.

[@GuidoGautsch]

Ouch, really? Hopefully that's something they can fix in a firmware update

[@devincreislerstudios]

I want one! Thanks for the overview!

[@emilioquinde4714]

Greetings Friend, could you make a comparison between "Canon EOS R5 C" vs "Canon XF605 UHD 4K HDR Pro Camcorder", what do you think of the price of the Canon XF605 UHD 4K HDR Pro Camcorder, is it worth it? because the Canon EOS R5 C, has better features for the same value...

[@zeroundersteer]

Is there anything similar with more slowmo capabilities?

[@BandH]

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (Canon EF) B&H # BL6KPKCAMP: bhpho.to/3sYOqs4 >Mark< Bright 1500 cd/m² Tilting HDR LCD Super35 HDR Sensor, Gen 5 Color Science Dual XLR Inputs, Canon Active EF Mount NP-F570 Battery, Built-In ND Filters Record 6K 6144 x 3456 up to 50 fps Dual Native 400 & 3200 ISO to 25,600 CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II Card Slots Record up to 120 fps Windowed HD USB Type-C Recording, 3D LUT Support 13-Stop Dynamic Range, Autofocus Support

[@Nordbiene]

Great video, wonderful camera. Best regards, Kai the bee filmer :)

[@bird271828]

I can't afford this, but I am still watching this video.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

It really does have a lot of muscle, especially for the price! I expected it to cost much more.

[@relaxwithme3266]

Looks like a nice option for me.

[@sammorganmoore]

looks very good. I wonder what the procedue for 4k-25 to 100HD to 4k 25 is. One button I hope.

[@shem44]

Is there sony equivalent clear image zoom when recording in HD? 15x zoom is not enough....at least 20x will be better for live sports event.

[@BandH]

Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder B&H # SOPXWZ150: bhpho.to/3sAhDt9 >Mark< Key Features: Single 1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p HD up to 120 fps Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom 18/24x Clear Image Zoom/48x Digital Zoom Discrete Manual Focus, Zoom, Iris Rings XAVC, AVC/H.264, AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4 Slow and Quick Motion Function Two SD Memory Card Slots, Wi-Fi 2 x 3-Pin XLR Audio Inputs

[@DuffTV]

Just activate the x30 Advanced Zoom. Only works in 1080 but it's pretty sharp.

[@waseemayshoa1476]

hi i’m asking about canon xf705 or 605

[@BandH]

We have the Canon XF705 here: bhpho.to/3OImwvw And the Canon XF605 here: bhpho.to/45BUFUZ

[@ElevenAce]

I think im in love 😫

[@emilytvmusic]

can you put a .3x fisheye on this and not have the mic seen?

[@kevinbatts2804]

Amazing camcorder

[@CarlosTorres-hi6si]

Hi B&H, I find this new camera amazing. Currently I have a Sony HXR NX80 and I had not finished trying to replace it with the Panasonic AG CX350 and I could not find more than PXW Z90V in Sony. For sure Sony is preparing a new model to compete with this new CANON, perhaps replacing the PXW Z150. Thanks for such a great video and greetings from Lima Peru.

[@csamd9049]

Sony has long had a model that replaced the Z150, this is the Z280. it outperforms all cameras on a 1 inch sensor.

[@svetlanadomolky1586]

In many conditions, autofocus is not functioning correctly. The stabilization is also random. I had better results with my old XA-20.

[@andypederson6141]

Is it compatible with a lanc remote like the varizoom?

[@BandH]

Yes. The new Canon XF605 is compatible with most Varizoom LANC remote controllers. >Mark

[@TroyShaw]

Is this camera ever going to be available? We ordered 2 at the beginning of October. Still waiting.

[@BandH]

We're sorry for any delay on your order. In this case, it would be best to contact our Customer Service Department either by phone at 1-800-221-5743 or via Live Chat until 6PM ET. Thank you for your patience.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Dang..... got everything. No need for monitor or atomos or lens or audio recorder. L series glass. The lens alone without the body over 2 grand

[@gewglesux]

This just goes to prove the answer for video isn't always "shoot with a DSLR/Mirrorless" As i have always said before A proper Video Camera still and always will have a place.

[@Triforcefilms]

I'm afraid this video didn't totally sell me on that. What's the major benefit, in your opinion, to go with this over something like the cinema line of canon or sony. C70/fx6 etc.? Really i'm just seeing this locked down lens as a negative, and the rest seems totally comparable

[@csamd9049]

@@Triforcefilms the lens is generally the most important advantage here. Super high quality L series fluorite lens covering focal lengths from 25mm (20mm with WA proprietary attachment) to 382mm. 9 aperture blades. There is simply no such optics on either the FX6 or the C70, and removable optics are simply a necessity there, I see the advantage of the FX6 and C70 only in lowlight. In most filming, it is such a video camera that is more convenient and will give a better result.

[@Triforcefilms]

@@csamd9049 "better result" is highly subjective. This lens is very slow. And the sensor very small. You can absolutely match this lens Performance on a comparable zoom lens or 2 to make up that focal distance in this price range AND get the low light performance and far more pleasing cinematic depth of field. Inversely, they could be stopped down to match this lens depth of field and STILL get improved low light and image on a bigger sensor/more information. I've watched a dozen reviews of this camera so far, comparing to mirrorless cinema cameras and the fixed lens and small sensor have routinely been the biggest gripe with this camera from professionals across the platform. The image doesn't hold up. I'd buy an endorsement of the integrated features and convenience for quick run and gun over a more complex detached lens system,there's a use case there, but lens/ sensor and image quality are objectively not this cameras selling feature.

[@csamd9049]

@@Triforcefilms What does the lens mean is slow? And the size of the sensor does not prevent it from giving a better image than FullFrame in cameras, in lowlight it is only worse, but in strong lowlight, and not just in a room where the sensitivity is abundant. Shallow depth of field is easily obtained on these cameras, and the drawing is even more striking since the 9 aperture blades and the blur are just beautiful with the drawing and not beyond recognition as on FullFrame. You will not replace this lens with separate photo lenses, you haven’t worked with video cameras and have no idea how much the optics differs from photo optics there. Long-focus photo optics are practically not suitable for video, except for static, some kind of birds to shoot, it is dark with small aperture values, not parfocal and generally low-quality, there is no motorization such as in video cameras. You can’t even come close to finding a lens with similar parameters, since they simply do not exist, nor a lens with similar quality (this is an L class optics with fluorite lenses) or in terms of properties.

[@csamd9049]

@@Triforcefilms type the name of the video in the search on KZbin - Why Buy A Camcorder In 2021? Featuring The Canon XF605 there at 12 minutes 30 seconds there are a couple of technical paired frames of comparison with the Canon C70. The potential is already visible there, you estimate early, there are no full-fledged tests here, so on incomprehensible settings and codecs. Sweat the picture, I predict that it will even be slightly better than the C70, see in that test paired frames, very pleasant color rendering, although it could have been better done by reducing the contrast, but in terms of color rendering in terms of skin tone, it surpassed the C70, minus the lower sensitivity, and plus a super lens that replaces the photo optics bag and covers all focal needs.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

great! I want to retire my two Canon XF305...and I didn't like the XF400/405 and the XF705 was too much money so this XF605 may be the one...I know it's not released yet but how would this XF605 compare against something like the Panasonic AG-CX10? which I know has a tiny sensor and it's not good in low light but still...a capable camcorder. This Canon XF605 will cost twice as much as the Panny AG-CX-10...the 1" sensor will be great but nothing compared to my Canon C100 mk2 (except when I need 4k )...what do you think guys? Is this Canon the best camcorder for 2021? I need a camcorder for live events, sports etc...for everything else I use a C100mk2(interviews, corporate etc). Thanks

[@csamd9049]

for sports filming, it makes sense to take the CX10, or even the more budget x1500, these are excellent cameras with an excellent picture, but if for a wedding video, then such a 605 canon will be better here, or for portrait video frames with a blurred background, since there are almost no backgrounds on cx10 Blurs and on these cameras xf405-605, you can easily blur the background.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@csamd9049 right...I think the 605 would be better for weddings and events...I have used the C100 mk2 for weddings (receptions etc) and I get good results since I need less light to get good pic but the C100 is not exactly a run and gun sort of camera...even if I use a Sirui monopod...the Panny X1500 would be fine for sports etc..but not for low light...so I guess I will wait to see some hands on reviews and comparisons of the XF605 vs the rest...I can save my money for now... Thanks

[@csamd9049]

@@TheFandangovideoguy Why didn't you like the XF400?

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@csamd9049 I looked at it...not a real XF! I'm a snob maybe! but lack physical controls that I'm used to on my XF305...maybe not a big deal but I felt that the XF400 was just a renaming of the XA50 or something like that...maybe I didn't give it a fair chance...but if I'm going to get a camcorder then it may as well be one of the best ones! I may wait a bit before buying anyway...thanks

[@csamd9049]

@@TheFandangovideoguy Well, here already, as the Panasonic cx350 said, a very serious competitor

[@Pablo-ji3or]

Someone knows when its going to be released?

[@BandH]

Canon will start shipping sometime this fall. There are no announced dates as yet. >Mark

[@terranborn56]

Thanks for the review. You didn't mention the wide-angle and tele adaptors available, would have like to see how they work. Plus when possible, would like to see if there are any issues with lens breathing. If not a problem, this would be a great cam for low-budget movie production.

[@csamd9049]

there is a wide-angle adapter, 20mm focal length.

[@BandH]

Lens breathing was not an issue for us in our First Look . Lens adapters simply screw on to the front of the embedded lens: Canon WA-U58 4K Wide-Angle Attachment Lens (0.8x) B&H # CAWAU58: bhpho.to/3gpVjOb >Mark< Canon TL-U58 Tele-Converter Lens (1.5x) B&H # CATLU58: bhpho.to/2WgtmkG

[@wptapl1]

Okay so what is the price of this camera?

[@BandH]

You can view current pricing here: bhpho.to/3yPxuqg

[@depeeps]

looks like a cloned Panasonic AG-CX350 to me… thanks for the review though.

[@WupperVideo]

But with better AF, better white balance, better connectivity and 4 channel audio recording. The XF605 also has a 12G-SDI output for UHD 60p and contents streaming capabilities over ethernet. The Panasonic only has a 3G-SDI output for 1080p only and streaming via ethernet in the NDI protocol requires a firmware upgrade that costs 355 € on top.

[@depeeps]

@@WupperVideo thanks for the info!

[@summerofsam99]

Any word on wireless live streaming?

[@BandH]

Absolutely! Thanks to a USB Type-C video output, you no longer need an HDMI to USB adapter and can take advantage of all the XF605 features while using it as a webcam, boosting the image and audio quality of your streaming output. This camcorder also features a built-in wireless interface: 2.4 / 5 GHz MIMO Wi-Fi Video Output, Audio Output, Control and will stream over IP: MPEG2: 1920 x 1080 to 3840 x 2160 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 16.00 Mb/s) MPEG2: 1920 x 1080 to 1920 x 1080 at 50i, 59.94i (4.0 to 9.0 Mb/s) >Mark

[@iSkyhigh]

did I miss the price?

[@christopherwarsh]

They are trying to prevent heart attacks… lol no they never said the price

[@spritual_enlightenment]

U$4499.

[@berylhemmings7003]

100 cameras sunguns voxpop mics + ID block trypads

[@aMoneyYell]

Fixed lens?! 😫 Canon you're always ALMOST there

[@csamd9049]

a fixed lens is a huge advantage here, with a removable lens this camera would simply not be needed

[@berylhemmings7003]

Switchers/recorders

[@guysofly4315]

Does it have ND filters?

[@csamd9049]

yes

[@berylhemmings7003]

4 extra large battries to each camera

[@VespasianoNevio]

could. be smaller ..

[@KOKOBC]

Why would anyone buy a camcorder these day? Other than the zoom range, I see no benefits. It’s also not worth it imo for 4499$

[@Themanintheredcoat]

Didn’t know they still made these

[@daltonrandall4348]

Every time a camcorder comes out, someone leaves this comment... but try finding a 15x servo zoom that covers your full frame sensor. These cameras are absolute workhorses in the live event space, where trying to fumble with a mirrorless camera is just not going to cut it.

[@BackwoodsFilms]

@@daltonrandall4348 Some people are just salty... they think that because THEY don't want something, nobody should, and it makes them angry that those items even exist 😅

[@davidgaul572]

Why do so many videos like this use the distracting, cheesy music. Why? What purpose does it serve?

[@alfredoojeda7977]

$4500 You can do all of this with a canon 90 for $3300 plus a gimbal if you get it used

[@RamSarup]

And then factor in a lens that can give you the exact same range...

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

really? I own a C100mk2 which gives the best 1080p video for sure...and I got a Canon 90D which I pair with a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and a Ronin S...the pic quality is good but not as good as my C100 mk2 in 1080p (4k is ok...not as good as video from a Sony a6400 I used to own) but I sometimes need a camcorder (my old 305 is not the best anymore) for live events and sports (and some weddings to pay the bills!)....but I wonder if the video quality of the 1" sensor will be really Much much better than the video from something like the Panasonic AG-CX10? I know the panny has a tiny sensor and is not so good in low light...but wondering if this XF605 will be worth that much money....and I wish it had 20x zoom of course! in 4k but it has it on 1080p..

[@alfredoojeda7977]

@@RamSarup exactly lol i come from using $30k xdcams in the old days. now i only need $1800 of used gear to make it look good

[@alfredoojeda7977]

@@TheFandangovideoguy because of covid i was soooo close buying a c100 mk2 but the guy sold it too quickly. i used to have a sony f55 and xdcams for my digital signage and video walls but with my clients they cant tell the difference from a canon 90d video or a red 8k on their mobile phones or their digital menus

[@DuffTV]

This is a professional video camera. Try doing long days filming sport adjusting iris manually on a toy like the cx10, no thanks.

[@alfredoojeda7977]

For the price I don’t think KZbinrs will use this camera. You can do all of that with a canon 90d for less and on your phone or table it will look the same

[@RamSarup]

If you think this camera is aimed at KZbinrs, you clearly were not paying attention.

[@alfredoojeda7977]

@@RamSarup i know its not but these type of cameras will go extinct thanks to dslr video shooters just like point and shot camera wont exist because of cell phone cameras

[@yesthisisdonut]

@@alfredoojeda7977 nah they won't. ND filters and buttons for every important setting are what people appreciate in news gathering. having had to shoot with dslrs and camcorders for years, i can tell you from experience that camcorders are just better if you need results quickly. resolution doesnt matter if the shot is overexposed or if the white balance is off because you had to fiddle around in menus for a minute. (enjoy manually setting the white balance on a canon dslr lol)

[@alfredoojeda7977]

@@yesthisisdonut give it a few more years with technology and a dslr will have the same capabilities

[@alfredoojeda7977]

@@yesthisisdonut a few more years and a dslr will have the same or even better features than my old sony pdw700

[@shivaswami4224]

Indian price

[@BandH]

You can check out current pricing here, all pricing is in USD: bhpho.to/3yPxuqg

[@MrJafar]

I think it's overpriced and a little noisy.