Canon XF300 HD Video Camera Rental

Rental Pricing Weekend: Fri to Mon $334 1 business day $334 2 business days $402 3 business days $463 4 business days $521 1 Week   more... $575 Saturdays and Sundays FREE

The Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder features 50Mbps MPEG-2 4:2:2 recording to Compact Flash (CF) Cards for unsurpassed image quality and efficient, robust workflow at an affordable price.

Utilizing file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. And 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest quality image for use in advanced post production.

A newly developed Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series Lens along with three Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors delivers pristine image quality.

The XF300 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand your creative flexibility, and allow you to work in virtually any production environment. And complete customization over the image, display and operation makes the XF300 a camcorder that can be tailored to fit your individual needs.

Software Compatibility

The XF300 records in MXF format. Check your software to see if it supports MXF files or check for updates to see if a newer version of your software now supports this file format. The latest versions of Adobe Premier Pro, EDIUS, and the Canon XF Utility will import MXF files automatically. You will need a plugin to import these files to Final Cut Pro or Avid. The plugins are available to download at Canon’s website.

Please note: This camera is currently not compatible with Final Cut Pro X.

Selected Features

• Records High Definition (1080i) video to UDMA CompactFlash cards
• HD only, does not record in standard definition
• A 32 GB CompactFlash card will hold 81 minutes of HD video in the highest quality setting. (0.4 GB per minute of footage.) UDMA CF card recommended for best results.
• Built-in microphone and 2 XLR inputs for external mics or audio sources
• 16:9 Viewfinder and flip-out LCD screen

Connections

• Left/right XLR audio inputs
• DC power input
• 1/8’’ headphone output
• LANC terminal (for remote zoom control, etc)
• USB terminal for transferring footage
• 1/8’’ standard definition AV out (cable with standard red/white/yellow RCA connectors included)
• HDMI HD out

What’s Included

• AC power cord, charger, and DC coupler (for powering camera from charger)
• Battery, BP-950G or equivalent
• USB cable
• HDMI cable
• Composite A/V cable
• Lens cap
• Instruction manual
• Note: The mic holder is faded in the photo because we do not ship those with the camera. This holder does not tend to provide good audio results. If you need to attach multiple accessories to the camera we recommend the Bescor accessory bracket, shown below.

View Setup and Troubleshooting Guide

View Full Users Manual (PDF)

Security deposit required: $1400
A hold on your credit card, fully refunded when the equipment is returned. Details...

You will be scheduled to receive the item on the "Receive on" date shown above. Delivery time depends on your local UPS route, and is rarely later than 6pm. You must re-ship the item via the included UPS pre-paid return label before 5pm on the "Reship on" date shown above. Days in transit, weekend days, and holidays are not charged and not counted as rental days. Only business days are shown above, because you can only receive or ship an item on a business day.

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