The XA15 is a compact, professional Full HD camcorder with superb optical performance. Suitable for News and Sports production, as well as documentary filmmaking, this camcorder is small enough to carry with ease, yet powerful enough to record important, high-level events thanks to a 1/2.84 inch-type HD CMOS Pro Sensor. Get closer to the action with a wide angle 20x optical zoom, while an effective 5-axis optical image stabilisation captures steady footage especially at times when movement with the camcorder cannot be avoided or when there is no access to a tripod. The XA15 incorporates various interfaces including two XLR inputs for high-quality audio, a headphone jack, optional GPS support, HDMI terminal and an HD/SDI interface. Benefits A compact, professional Full HD camcorder with high optical performance suited to news and sports film production High optical performance with 20x optical zoom, which provides a highly versatile zoom range with the 35 mm equivalent of 26.8 (Dynamic IS OFF)/28.8 (Dynamic IS ON) - 576 mm With the inclusion of Canons HD CMOS Pro Sensor and DIGIC DV4 Image Processor, the XA15 captures Full HD video in 50P at 35 Mbps with a wide dynamic range of 600% The combination of an effective 5-axis, optical-based image stabilisation with electronic correction in Dynamic Mode, makes this camcorder ideal for filming while moving such as Run & Gun documentary-style filming Featuring an improved 8-bladed circular aperture, the XA15 can record more natural, beautiful images, and captures smooth background bokeh Image stabilisation can be switched to Intelligent IS when the camera is on Auto Mode Two XLR inputs, allow for two different channels to be selected with volumes adjustable independently The XA15 can record in both AVCHD and MP4 formats, at multiple rates and simultaneously with Dual SD card slots Incorporates a headphone jack, optional GPS support and HDMI terminal Suitable for shoots when both speed and mobility are critical, featuring a 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1.56 million dots tiltable EVF and a switchable zoom/focus lens ring The XA15 has HD/SDI or HDMI Options as well as the AV Out terminal for external third-party recording What\'s in the box XA15 Camcorder Lens Hood with Barrier Microphone Holder Unit (with screws) Handle Unit HDU-1 BP-820 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter AC Cable User Manual Kit Specifications 26.8 mm wide angle zoom lens with fast f/1.8-f/2.8 circular aperture Full HD supported High performance enabled by DIGIC DV4 Great low light performance and sensitivity Efficient and simple workflows using MP4 files at 1080 50P / 35 Mbps Circular aperture for beautiful background bokeh 600% dynamic range with no need for post-production Advanced optical IS combined with and Electronic IS AVCHD progressive recording See all specifications