Does XF400 shoot 1080P at 4:2:2 and 4K at 4:2:0?

[NickMDal]

The manual only lists 4:2:0 while the Canon product page says there is an "OR" option suggesting both.

If yes, are these defaulted to by resolution or is there a compression option?

[Tim · Accepted solution]

NickMDal, 

When the XF400 is set to External Recording inside the menu, several options will become available for output only.  It is here that options for 4K 4:2:2 8 bit 59.94 and 4K 4:2:0 8 bit 29.97 exist.  1920x1080 output settings for both frame rates is 4:2:2.  

[NickMDal]

Thanks for the answer.  For 1080p output to HDMI only, does the recorder have to create a file using the ProRes or DNxHR codec?

I'm guessing that none of the Canon formats (raw, xf-avc) can be produced since there is no Canon hardware on the receiving end.

[Tim]

NickMDal, 

The type of file created by the recorder will be dependent on the output and your specific workflow needs.  So you will want to have this set in a manner which fits your output requirements.  

[NickMDal]

Thank you for helping.  I would greatly appreciate just a little more clarification.

Since this camera does not shot in log, I am wondering what the HDMI output will look like with regard to special scene modes.  There is no option for a standard mode.  I am thinking of using 3rd party LUTs to improve the color.  What is the HDMI output like?  It isn't raw.  Is it like a 'standard' or 'faithful' scene mode?