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Canon XF300-series: Enhanced features for professionals
In addition to EOS and XA-series cameras, Canon will again display its range of XF-series professional camcorders (XF305, XF300, XF105 and XF100), employing an MPEG-2, 4:2:2 50Mbps codec for native 1920×1080 HD video recording onto affordable and widely available Compact Flash (CF) cards.
Firmware updates for both the XF305 and XF300 were announced earlier in 2011, adding new features in response to end user feedback.  Following the update, these models will include Canon’s 3D Assist Functions: OIS Axis Shift and a Focal Length Guide allow easy manual adjustment and alignment of cameras when shooting, whilst an enhanced Scan Reverse function provides more shooting options. Double Slot recording has also been added, allowing simultaneous recording to both card slots – ideal for production environments where multiple copies of each take might be required.
Canon is showcasing its strongest-ever product portfolio at IBC 2011, the leading tradeshow for media and broadcast professionals. Canon’s X-series camcorders will all be on display, with EOS HD Digital SLR cameras and a variety of EF lens solutions. IBC 2011 takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from 9-13 September.

More About Canon X-Series Useful Tips:

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7. Convert Canon XF300 MXF to HD AVI on Windows 7

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The XF300 (and XF350) is the newest pro model from Canon—and the company’s first to feature flash memory recording. The camcorder has many of the same manual controls and features as Canon’s HDV line of professional camcorders, but the company also packed in a number of exciting updates and design improvements. Though the XF300 is called a camcorder, since this moniker applies from cameras in the $200 to the $200,000 range it isn’t terribly descriptive of its place in the scheme of things. Maybe one way of categorizing it would be to state that that it is among the smallest, lightest and least expensive cameras certified for broadcast use.

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– MPEG-2 recording at up to 50Mbps

– An 18X Canon L series lens from 30mm – 530mm equivalent

– Three full raster 1920-1080p CMOS sensors

– 4.2.2 colour encoding

– Use of standard Compactflash memory cards

The XF300 packs a powerful punch in the resolution and recording modes arena, with the ability to record in an array of different bitrates and formats from 50Mbps at 1920×1080 or 720×1080, 35Mbps at 1920×1080 or 720×1080, and even 25Mbps at 1440×1080, as well the ability to shoot in 24p, 30p, 60p and 60i.

How to Edit/Play/Share Canon XF300/XF305 Recording MXF Files?

1.  Import Canon XF300 MXF to Final Cut Pro for editing

2. Burn Canon XF300 record MXF videos to DVD with Windows DVD Maker

3. Burn/Write Canon XF300/XF305 MXF to DVD via iDVD on Mac

4. Import Canon XF300 MXF to H.264 MOV for editing FCP X

5. Convert Canon XF300 MXF export to Quicktime MOV on Mac

6. Edit Canon XF300/XF305 MXF on Sony Vegas with MPEG-2

7. Convert Canon XF300 MXF to HD AVI on Windows 7

8. Edit Canon XF300/XF305 MXF on Windows Movie Maker

9. Edit Canon XF300/XF305 MXF to DNxHD MOV for Avid

10. Convert Canon XF MXF to MOV editing for Final Cut Express

11. Trancode Canon XF300/XF305 MXF to MOV editing for iMovie