XF400 my Thoughts after 14 Months of Use from an owner

[@genrischenk4912]

9:26-28 right behind the Camera on the Wood… ❤️ Thanks for your work! Cheers from Germany

[@meiwinspoi5080]

Superb review. Loved it. My set up is XF405, C200 and EOS R for gimbals. I find XF405 is the best middle ground for quick hassle free go to hand held imaging. C200 I need to keep it fixed on a heavy tripod with all the crazy attachments - camera cage, plates and battery brick and all that. EOS R I need to release from stills duty. So XF405 it is - I end up shooting all my videos with it. Just got 2 additional batteries and slipped in 2 fast SDXC 128 GB cards. With multiple cards in relay recording mode, I have zero worries about continuous footage. I am pretty much shooting day long hand held and on a light monopod. The XLR connection for audio gives me professional multi channel audio with sennheiser wireless lavellier mic. C200 is good with 4K raw but I invariably end up down sampling to 1920x1080 HD for end customer output. For HD quality visuals the 4K 8 bit footage from XF405 is good enough. However, it’s low light performance is a bit negative. For some strange reason I find shooting in auto exposure mode in xf405 a bit disconcerting compared to C200 where I can control the exposure and aperture much easily to get the perfect scene. But XF405 is a fantastic value for money packed with pro features in a small light form factor.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice! Just found this video. I bought my XF 400 about 6 months ago and absolutely love it for my purposes.

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Kevin Thanks for your comments Much appreciated I have watched a couple of your videos some time ago so thanks for the info and i like your stile man. my next video might be of interest to maybe on the xf400 using the 250D close up lens Cheers Derek

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@DerekHilton Great! I'll check it out! 👍

[@elkhuntr2816]

Why doesn't someone make a video camera with the latest sensors that come from a dslr / mirrorless? We need the image quality of a dslr along with the zoom capability and ease of use of a camcorder dedicated to video.

[@MichaelWTurner]

Nice video. I owned the xf400 for a time. I was amazed by the image quality for a 1" sensor camcorder. But like you, I found that the focus was not as good as the canon mirrorless cameras. Also the battery life is really bad, the mic holder doesn't allow space for a camera light, and many other small things that made me sell it. I tried to like it, but I shoot live events and I found that it slowed me down. But for your work, it seems like an excellent tool. Nice work!

[@JaredDeLaCruzAU]

What camera would you recommend for live events?

[@formattester6]

you are so right about the "wow factor". camcorders do not have it but they have many other things of value. im am with you 100%.

[@paulinefollett3099]

Just like there is no such thing as a perfect camera. Great video Derek. I really found it very interesting.

[@IcnAmens]

Здравствуйте. Подскажите какой штатив вы используете с xf400? Я новичок в этом деле) решил уточнить, так как не разбираюсь.

[@ChristianKatja]

How about the camon c200? Or maybe the Sony cameras for tracking?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi L T S C Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Much appreciated Your question is answered in the video - Camcorders v DSLR. Mirrorless Cinema cameras link to video Cheers Derek kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGTXmuredBrgrM

[@Skating_Squid]

Wow exactly my thoughts, there is no perfect camera but this is a huge step in the right direction for my personal needs

[@geethuvarghese9103]

Sony AX700, comes close.. Try it..

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for the follow up. I'm thinking about upgrading my Vixia HF G40. It's a great camcorder for what I do but I'm looking to film in 4k and 120fps slow motion.

[@goal7779]

Thanx Derek. I love my XF400! Its not perfect, but then, the perfect camera does not exist... The XF 400 is such a user friendly setup and I love it, especially in the wildlife setup. I'm also using my cameral for filming my kids sports events and it even does well in low light concerts etc.....

[@DerekHilton]

Hi The Goal Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Much appreciated Cheers Derek

[@pursuingtheheartland3414]

Thanks for the reassurance I just got my 400

[@Military872]

I was told the XA45 is ok for Filming fast moving Aircraft, what they don't tell you is they say you should use a Tripod or Gimbal to get steady footage, too late as i already bought one, When filming Fast Aircraft the Camera image starts to shake using handheld, this ids really not good enough Canon.

[@anonymissed3611]

Gotta get closer on the LCD.

[@Military872]

What Camera would you recommend for filming Aircraft?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi M A A A looking at your channel the camera you are already using looks pretty good. Any camcorder cinema or mirrorless camera that have high quality footing will do the job. Thank you very much for your comments much appreciated . Cheers Derek

[@ourstunningplanetearth]

Awesome and detailed review.. thanks a ton. How does this fair against Panasonic HC-X1?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi P E kzbin.info/www/bejne/eobPooGkjt51irM

[@RaymondToms]

Hi Derek. Have commented on your full review, but have a couple of questions. I am considering this vs the Sony Z90. Do you know if the Z90 has similar remote control capability, say to pull focus. Also, I can’t find any info on the difference between the XF400 and the 405, which is quite a bit more expensive.

[@DerekHilton]

the XF400 & XF405 are the only cameras in the world that have the sensor on the monitor. the difference between the XF400 and the XF405 is XF405 can record 1080p at 10 bit 422 to a external recorder Hear is a good review on the Sony Z90 v XF405 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4vcaGWAi76Cl7c Cheers Derek

[@FfilmiauFflur]

Derek, my camera has just arrived and I was wondering which memory card you would recommend for mostly 4k shooting. There are some very pricey cards out there, and I was thinking they might be overkill...

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Robin SANDISK EXTREME PRO U3 V30 SD 170MB/s Read 90MB/s Write 128GB C10 is the cards I use on XF400 Get two because I forget to take the card out of the card reader so times so it is good to have that back up when you get out in the forest and find that there is no card in slot 1. A tip for you shoot in color profile( Look 2 ). It has really good HDR. Then add color and sharpening in post Good like with you new toy. Cheers Derek

[@FfilmiauFflur]

@@DerekHilton Very many thanks Derek - just ordered them from Amazon. I won't be able to use them until Christmas Day, since my wife was quite happy for me to buy the camera, on the proviso that I kept it as a "present"...:-)

[@darrenedmunds3494]

Another great video Derek. You always manage to find solutions when the camcorder comes up short. Hopefully there will be a perfect camcorder one day...

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Darren Thanks for watching and commenting on my video as always Much appreciated Cheers Derek

[@Ben_Howard]

Thanks for the informative video, I’m looking at the XA50 the XF400 series is just that little bit out of my price range. I think a lot of the focus features wine very similar. Just a question, can you recommend a good bag? They are a similar size . Also in favourite accessories?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Ben Sore only backpack for me. my favorite is the Lowpro Whistler Backpack 450 AW II Favorite accessories is Sennheiser avx lav mic Thanks for your Awesome Comments Much Appreciated Cheers Derek

[@travelwithcamera]

Have you tried the Canon C-100?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Travel with Camera Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Much appreciated Your question is answered in the video - Camcorders v DSLR. Mirrorless Cinema cameras link to video Cheers Derek kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGTXmuredBrgrM

[@davidcannon1148]

Brilliant video as usual from the master. I have been thinking of going into video for a while now, I was wondering what you would recommend as a starting camera. I have had a lot of experience with canon systems for stills. For wildlife but know nothing about video for wild life , I know it’s a big ask but your input would be most welcome. I will be in Australia in November seeing my new grandson in Sydney and driving to Adelaide 5th time, love the whole country. Dave

[@DerekHilton]

Hi David Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Much appreciated the XF400 might be a good option for you if you can afford it. It's a good all round camera not perfect BUT Good compact and ease to yous. Congratulations grandpa ! If you're coming near the Dandenong ranges in VIC drop me a email for a catch up maybe Cheers Derek

[@seragram]

Can you run with external Battery like V mount?

[@DerekHilton]

Hi S A P V I don't think so Thanks for your comments much appreciated Cheers Derek

[@wildlifesnapper1]

Something runs along the log at 2.17 to the right of you on camera Derek?

[@TrailerYacht]

It looks like a water skink to me.

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Gary It is a common skink a small lizard their very active this time of year . There are three that live in the log Cheers Derek

[@TheXaelem]

Well unfortunately the issues you complain about is pretty much the same issues you'll get on the XF705 so atleast you saved some money...

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Paul Thanks for your comments on my video Much appreciated XF400 and XF705 have the same focusing system so i had a idea that they wood have the same issues Tell me Paul do you own a XF705. If so how good is the image quality and do you have anything else to say about it that mite be help fall to me. Cheers Derek

[@SteveBurk]

What the hell were those beetles doing to that poor baby moth that was just born? creepy

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

Go for a big red, c500 jk.

[@HMP275]

Its a nice video, maybe a little bit to slow, im from germany haha.

[@FfilmiauFflur]

Hi Derek - you might be interested to hear that Canon have released another firmware update for this camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gabEgIalqtKknLs It will be great to be able to shoot in the Canon Log 3 profile...

[@DerekHilton]

Hi Robin Thanks for that I have updated my XF400 with the new firmware . I can not find this new Custom Picture modes features . So I have contacted canon for help and also arcs them for more information on all of the firmware update. Thank you. Cheers Derek

[@McDjMagicAndrey]

​ What did you buy after selling the XF400?