Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder

The Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder is the all new entry level model in Canon's professional camcorder lineup. With 100 % 1920 x 1080 HD video recording capture, and twin phantom-power XLR inputs, the XA10 is going to be a major addition to their lineup.
My first impression of the XA10 is that it is basically a professional edition of the Canon VXIA HF G10, which in it's own right is an amazing camcorder. By having a carrying handle, XLR inputs and plenty of other powerful features, the XA10 is going to get you drooling over features that are difficult to find else where in a camera this small.
The XA10 is anchored by the state of the art 1/3-inch CMOS sensor, which offers a genuine 1920 x 1080 resolution, this will help prevent the noise which has found it's way into previous sensors.
The Canon is powered by a DIGIC DV III image processor. AVCHD video is achievable up to 24Mbps and 4:2:0 color space. This means that the XA10 can grab HD video in a variety of frame rates, ranging from 24 and 30p variations of 60i, the 24p being real deal.
A big part of this package is the 10x Zoom HD lens with a 35mm corresponding range of 30.4-304mm zoom. This camera includes an 8-blade iris, which ought to produce smoother bokeh plus eliminate diffraction.
The built-in stereo mic features a bunch of audio options, including the facility to zoom the directionality with the optical zoom. Also, the audio processing will allow the XA10 to switch on a built-in low pass filter, or place particular emphasis on lows, mids or highs. These features are able to be paired by means of the menu for effective control of the audio pickup.
Additional features of interest: The XLR inputs handle are manualy operated, whilst situated on the top of the camera are zoom and record start/stop controls. Meanwhile on the front of the carry handle is an infrared light and a tally lamp. The infra-red light is truly a great feature for anyone needing to record in total darkness.
The XA10 also has got the option to remove the infrared filter from the optical path. When in total darknes the infra-red emitter on the carry handle is undetectable to the human eye, nevertheless it provides sufficient lighting to record video where different cameras would probably at best show a black screen.
The lens ring appears to function rather effectively and is also straightforward when called up on. Also, for anyone looking at prosumer camera, you will be happy to learn that the new VIXIA G10, M40, M41 and M400 likewise don the manual lens ring.
Complete command over exposure is accessible via the customised key and dial function. With regard to manual mode, your able to use the dial to regulate the iris, gain or shutter. It's not quite as accessible when compared to other high end models, even so the control will be there.