Canon recently released a collection of firmware updates for several of its camcorders, including the XF405/XF400 (Firmware 1.0.5.0), XA55/XA50 (Firmware 1.0.1.0), XA40 (Firmware 1.0.1.0), Canon 4K Legria HF G60 and HF G50 (Firmware 1.0.1.0). For XA40 users, you’ll now be able to record in XF-AVC format. Even more interesting is the update for the XF405/XF400, XA55/XA50 that enables Canons Log 3 picture profile. As they say, better late than never! Three years after its release, Canon released several firmware updates for its camcorders, including one for the Canon XF405/XF400 that we reviewed here. Let’s take a closer look at all these firmware updates! Canon XA40. Image credit: Canon XF-AVC for the Canon XA40 First of all, Canon XA40 users –a camera released in 2019, you can read our in-depth article here– will now have the ability to record footage in XF-AVC format via this firmware 1.0.1.0 update. Previously, the camera was only able to record in MP4 format with a 150Mbs bitrate. After the update, here are all the resolution/framerates available: 4K UHD – 3840×2160 – 29.97P / 23.98P / 25P.FHD – 1920×1080 – 59.94i / 59.94P / 50i / 50P / 29.97P / 25P / 23.98P. Custom Picture and new features For all camcorders – XF405/XF400, XA55/XA50/XA40, HF G60/G50 – you will be able to access a new feature called Custom Picture. This function allows you to adjust image settings such as sharpness, saturation, skin detail, and noise reduction. In addition to this, for improved customization, the camcorders will...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 18 December, 2020