The Canon XA70 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. Updated from its XA55 predecessor, this model features a larger 3.5mm LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a higher resolution tiltable 0.36" OLED EVF, OSD metadata recording, and fast USB Type-C video-only output with UVC support for livestreaming to a computer.

The lens optics include an integrated 15x HD optical zoom, a nine-bladed circular iris for more natural highlights, and wide DR gamma support for low-light recording. The camera's pro-style features include Dual-Pixel and Contrast autofocus, fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3.5" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The XA70 also has display monitoring features such as zebra, color bars, and test tone, plus a built-in neutral density filter mechanism.

The camera records UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 captured to dual SD card slots in XF-AVC and MP4 formats, and it outputs to a mini-HDMI port. The dual SD card slots allow for automatic switching from one card to another, as well as simultaneous recording to both. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA70 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input. It features a built-in stereo microphone as well as a headphone jack and a 2.5mm LANC input for control.

1" CMOS Sensor, DIG!C DV 6 Processor    Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording    Mini-HDMI Output    Integrated 15x Optical Zoom Lens    Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input    USB Type-C Output with UVC Support    5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization    Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus Feature    Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording    3.5" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable OLED EVF

The XA70 captures sharp UHD images thanks to a 1" CMOS 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor. Oversampled HD delivers Full HD images from the 4K sensor.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the XA-70 record in 10but 422?

A: No, the Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus will record in H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit, up to 3840 x 2160 at 29.97 fps.

Q: 2. Do left and right audio channels record with separation or can they be mixed to stereo center?

A: The Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus has two XLR input channels which record separately. For stereo, use two separate balanced mics, or the internal stereo mic or an external stereo mic into the 3.5mm external mic jack

Q: 3. Does the XA70 have the ability pre-record?

A: The Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus does indeed have a Pre-record ability. Please see page 84 of the user manual for further information. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/928194.pdf

Q: 4. Does the time stamp show hours, minutes and seconds? Showing the seconds is a requirement for legal video in my state.

A: Yes, the Canon XA70 can burn time as hours, minutes and seconds for court reporting applications. OSD recording embeds date, time, timecode, and other data into your original camera files, effectively "time stamping" the information into each frame of video, a requirement for legal and law enforcement videographers.

Q: 5. Does the Canon WL-D89 Wireless Controller work with the Canon XA70?

A: Unfortunately, the Canon XA70 does not support wireless remote controllers. However, there are wired controllers for controlling camera functions like Zoom/Focus and camera start and stop recording. Two supported wired remotes are - Canon RC-V100 Remote Controller BH #CARCV100 https://bhpho.to/3DhRHJo Libec ZFC-L LANC Zoom and Focus Control for Select Sony/Canon Cameras BH #LIZFCL https://bhpho.to/3JmAlPk Extension cable - VariZoom LANC Zoom Lens Control Extension Cable https://bhpho.to/3WBfgnb

Q: 6. where is the canon XA70 made?

A: The Canon XA70 is manufactured in Japan.

Q: 7. What is the difference between the XA50 and the XA70?

A: The Canon XA50 and XA70 cameras are very similar with 1" low light imaging sensors. The XA70 adds - USB Streaming of video only. And it also has time date stamp recording modes which are useful for court reporters. Also the Canon X70 has higher bitrate video recording modes up to 160Mbps. The XA70 also has a slightly larger 3.5″ Touch Panel LCD Monitor and higher quality viewfinder.

Q: 8. Does this camera possess the ability to record in infrared? And if so, can you record say 1080p60 with it in that mode? Thanks

A: Yes, the Canon XA70 does have low light and IR night recording modes. Canon's IR mode will allow you to record in darkness using infrared recording, and the built-in infrared light on the handle unit, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes. See page 85 for more info: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/928194.pdf

Q: 9. Does the XA70 support Canon's "Wide DR" picture mode?

A: Yes, the Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus provides a Wide DR picture mode.

Q: 10. Still no wifi capabilty??

A: The Canon XA70 does not support or come with WIFI.