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Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder
The Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder includes a 1/2.3-Type CMOS sensor with advanced autofocus, 20x optical zoom and 5-axis stabilisation along with pro connectivity such as 3G-SDI, HDMI out and UVC.
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- Record professional 4K UHD and superior Full HD video from the 4K 1/2.3inch type CMOS sensor
- Versatile Canon 20x zoom lens with 29.3-601mm full-frame equivalent range and 800x digital zoom
- Hybrid AF system with Face Detection AF and Face Tracking and user selectable AF point on LCD
- Pro connectivity with 3G-SDI, simultaneous backup and relay recording and you can colour sync with other Canon cameras
- UVC live-streaming via USB-C over a computer as well as date and time stamp with OSD recording
Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder Summary
With its 1/2.3-Type CMOS 4K sensor, versatile Canon zoom lens, advanced optical and dynamic image stabilisation, the Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder delivers professional 4K video and more. 4K UHD can be recorded in MP4 up to 150Mbps and XF-AVC up to 160Mbps for added versatility, while Full HD is oversampled from the full sensor.
Canon’s 20x optical zoom lens provides a wide angle 29.3 - 601mm telephoto range (35mm equivalent), which is ideal in a diverse range of recording environments. You can even record at night or during extreme low light thanks to an IR mode.
Autofocusing is fast and precise with an advanced Hybrid AF system, which includes face detection and Face Tracking. 5-axis stabilisation helps to keep footage smooth, even while using digital zoom to a maximum 800x magnification for extremely distant subjects.
Key Features
- Professional compact 4K UHD camcorder
- 4K Canon 20x optical zoom lens
- Oversampled HD Processing
- Face Detection AF and Face Tracking
- XF-AVC and MP4 recording
- Professional connectivity with 3G-SDI
- Simultaneous backup and relay recording with dual SD cards
- Stream HD footage via UVC
- Add a date and time stamp with OSD recording
- Detachable handle with two XLR terminals
- 4-channel pro audio
- IR mode
Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder in More Detail
Professional compact 4K UHD camcorder
You can capture stunning 4K UHD and superb Full HD video with the Canon XA65 thanks to a 4K 1/2.3-inch type CMOS sensor which is paired with the DIGIC DV6 image processor. Oversampled HD processing delivers Full HD images from the 4K sensor.
4K Canon 20x optical zoom lens
The Canon lens covers a 29.3mm wide angle (full-frame equivalent) to 601mm with Dynamic IS and furthermore the digital zoom boosts to 800x with 5-axis image stabilisation.
Fast, precise focusing with face detection
Adjustable focusing speeds and advanced Hybrid AF system give fast and precise focusing. Use the 3.5-inch LCD display to set focus by touching the AF point required. Face Detection AF and Face Tracking are available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.
Flexible recording with XF-AVC and MP4
Choose from XF-AVC or MP4 recording formats. Record XF-AVC 4K UHD 160Mbps at 25P, plus Full HD 45Mbps at 50P/50i/25P. For smaller files, record MP4 4K 150Mbps at 25P and Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 50P/25P.
Professional connectivity
Output options include 3G-SDI, simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card and Infrared mode. For specialist capture, record Slow Motion in Full HD 0.5x or Fast Motion in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x. Colour match with other Canon cameras via the custom picture menu. For those who don’t need 3G-SDI output the XA60 Camcorder is a viable alternative, offering identical features and performance.
Livestream and more
Stream HD footage via UVC over a computer or add a date and time stamp with OSD recording. Two XLR terminals on a detachable handle plus 4-channel linear PCM bring pro audio options with external microphones and more.
Infrared mode
Capture high-quality video in conditions with little to no ambient light with IR mode.
Included video accessories
The XA65 includes high quality video accessories:
- Battery Pack BP-820 which is an intelligent standard capacity (1780mAh) lithium-ion battery.
- PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
- Removable HDU-1 Handle Unit, which includes a red record button, Tally lamp and two XLR terminals
- Mic holder
- Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
What’s in the box
- Canon XA65 Camcorder
- HDU-1 Handle Unit
- PD-E1 USB Power Adapter
- BP-820 Battery Pack
- Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
- Mic Holder
Canon XA65 4K UHD Camcorder Specifications
4K UHD / 25P | MP4 up to 150Mbps and XF-AVC up to 160Mbps |
20x optical zoom | Wide-angle 29.3 – 601mm 4K zoom (35mm equivalent) |
Over Sampled HD Processing | Uses the 4K UHD sensor to deliver superior Full HD images |
Optical IS | Advanced optical and dynamic image stabilisation over 5-axis |
Infrared | Capture high-quality video in conditions with little to no ambient light with IR mode |
Touch Screen | Easy focus point and camera control via 3.5-inch touch screen |
4-channel audio | Linear PCM and 2 x XLR terminals plus built-in mic |
Double slot | Dual slots for simultaneous or relay recording via SD card |
USB-C | Video livestream output via Mac or PC1 or Canon’s GP-E2 GPS receive |
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Simply add the items you love to your basket. Once you are at the checkout select the finance option that suits you and choose Omni. The quick application form is simple and should take no more than a couple of minutes to complete and you will receive a decision instantly. Easy!
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Buy Now Pay 2025, a 36-month loan following a 3-month deferral period. Buy a £1,500.00 camera and pay a 10% deposit of £150, Total Amount of Credit £1350. 1st payment deferred for 3 months – rest of balance can be paid off in this period with no interest, however a £29 early settlement fee is payable. 36 monthly repayments, with a first payment of £48.87 followed by 35 monthly repayments of £48.51. The total amount payable will be £1746.72 16.9% APR Representative
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- Are at least 18 years old
- Are in regular full or part-time employment (minimum 1 hour per week or £10,000 income per annum), unless you are retired and receiving a private or company pension, or you are in receipt of disability living allowance
- Are a permanent UK resident and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Have a UK bank account capable of accepting Direct Debits
- Have a good credit history with no late payments, Debt Relief Orders, County Court Judgments or bankruptcies.
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Our Verdict
The Canon XA65 has everything you need to record pro 4K video and oversampled HD including a 3.5-inch touch screen for focus selection and camera control. Movies are captured by a 1/2.3-Type CMOS 4K sensor and Canon has included advanced Hybrid Autofocus with face detection and tracking to help keep subjects sharp in the frame.
Canon’s 20x optical zoom offers an extensive range from wide angle to telephoto in order to help you capture footage anywhere from tight spaces to more distant subjects. 3G-SDI output is also available in the XA65 and there are two XLR connectors on the detachable handle for professional audio capture.
Smooth and precise video can be recorded with 5-axis stabilisation, even when UVC Live-streaming via USB-C over a computer and you can add a time and date stamp with OSD recording. Footage can be recorded in a versatile formats and secured through simultaneous backup and relay recording to dual SD cards. When capturing video in a darker environment the XA65 features Infrared mode, which is ideal during evening events, interviews and scenes recorded with little to no ambient light. The Canon XA65 is a great choice for a versatile workhorse which packs all of the features you need into a compact pro camcorder.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!