compact canon XC10 camcorder shoots 4K videos and 12 megapixel images

compact canon XC10 camcorder shoots 4K videos and 12 megapixel images
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suited for both growing filmmakers and experienced professionals, the canon ‘XC10’ camcorder captures stunning 4K videos as well as high quality images. the compact, lightweight device combines a specially developed 1″ CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV5 image processor, to provide an advanced and powerful imaging engine that delivers at blistering speed. the footage can be recorded to either an internal Cfast 2.0 card at up to 305Mbps, or for full HD files, to an SD card at up to 50Mbps. the ‘XC10’ delivers rich color, using a high ISO of up to 20,000 and a 12-stop wide dynamic range to provide vivid detail, even in low light conditions

the lightweight and compact camcorder offers great flexibility

boasting outstanding quality that is normally associated with larger cameras, the canon ‘XC10’ has a 10x optical zoom lens and uses leading image stabilization technology. furthermore, its 27.3-273mm focal range ensures users can easily switch between capturing scenes and close-ups, whilst using a single lens, and can take 12 megapixel photos or 8.29 MP stills from the 4K motion pictures. increasing its flexibility and ease of use even more, the device has a rotating grip that supports a variety of shooting styles and keeps essential feature controls at the user’s fingertips.

example of the rotating grip

side view of the camera

it features a 7.66 cm vari-angle touch LCD

the XC10 has a specially developed 10x optimal zoom lens

top view of 4K video-capturing device

the versatile camera can fit add-ons