topic Re: Worth the upgrade from XA50 to XF400? in Professional Video

Worth the upgrade from XA50 to XF400?

Sumpurna — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 08:54:34 GMT

I currently own a XA50 and am looking to for an upgrade. Would XF400 be a good one, although it was released a few years prior to the XA50? Also, a Wikipedia article stated that the XF400 was similar to a GX10 just with the top handle. Is that the only difference between the two models (XF400 and GX10)?

Mentioned Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canon_camcorders

Re: Worth the upgrade from XA50 to XF400?

shadowsports — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:28:45 GMT

Greetings,

To answer your question, basically yes. These are comparable models functionally and spec wise. You cannot get 4k 60 at a $2,000.00 price point currently. Since the XF400 is discontinued you might be buying old stock or need to source used. This might be a good reason to consider a newer model.

Re: Worth the upgrade from XA50 to XF400?

Sumpurna — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:00:50 GMT

Which would be a newer model with 4k 60fps capabilities?

Re: Worth the upgrade from XA50 to XF400?

rs-eos — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:42:30 GMT

It appears you'd need to step up to either the XF605 or XF705 camcorders in order to get 4K 60.

Or, start looking into Canon's Cinema line; though that will be at an even higher cost than the two above cams, especially after factoring in lenses.