# Canon XA11

> Canon XA11: Canon DIGIC DV 4, 3.5" OLED Touch Panel + EVF. Genuine stock in Egypt, priced in EGP, delivered nationwide.

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Canon XA11 Full HD professional camcorder with 20x optical zoom, DIGIC DV 4, 3-axis Dynamic IS, dual XLR inputs, and dual SD card simultaneous recording.

The **Canon XA11** is a compact, professional Full HD camcorder engineered for ENG crews, event videographers, and documentary filmmakers who demand broadcast-ready results in any shooting condition. Built around a **1/2.84″ HD CMOS Pro sensor** with native 1920×1080 resolution and a **20x HD optical zoom lens** spanning 26.8–576mm (35mm equiv.), the XA11 delivers razor-sharp imagery from wide establishing shots to tight telephoto close-ups — all processed by Canon’s powerful **DIGIC DV 4** engine for low noise and rich color depth.

Designed as a true run-and-gun workhorse, the XA11 pairs a **3-axis Dynamic Image Stabilization** system with professional monitoring tools — including zebra bars, peaking, and a 3.5″ OLED touch-panel display — to keep your footage steady and perfectly exposed. Dual **SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots** enable simultaneous backup recording, relay recording, and the unique ability to capture a high-bitrate AVCHD master while generating a web-ready MP4 proxy in a single pass, making post-production workflows dramatically faster.

### Key features

- **1/2.84″ HD CMOS Pro Sensor:** Captures native 1920×1080 video down to 1.0 lux minimum illumination, ensuring clean, detailed footage even in challenging low-light environments.

- **20x HD Optical Zoom with 8-Bladed Iris:** Covers a versatile 26.8–576mm range (35mm equiv.) with 16 selectable constant zoom speeds plus variable, fast, normal, and slow modes for silky-smooth zoom control during any production.

- **DIGIC DV 4 Dual-Codec Recording:** Simultaneously encodes AVCHD and MP4 to two SD cards — creating an instant archive backup or a web-ready proxy alongside your master file without any extra steps in post.

- **3-Axis Dynamic Image Stabilization:** Corrects camera roll in addition to traditional up-down and left-right shake, delivering noticeably steadier handheld footage during fast-moving ENG and event coverage.

- **Professional Audio via Detachable Top Handle:** Two XLR inputs with phantom power, manual/auto audio level controls, and a built-in headphone jack provide broadcast-grade sound capture and real-time monitoring.

- **Advanced Monitoring Tools:** A 3.5″ OLED touch panel (10,000:1 contrast ratio) plus a 1,560,000-dot color EVF, combined with zebra bars (70/100%), focus peaking, 2× magnification, color bars, and a reference tone ensure accurate exposure and focus in any production scenario.

### Specifications

Sensor
1/2.84" HD CMOS Pro, 2.91MP, Native 1920×1080

Zoom Lens
20x HD Optical Zoom, 26.8–576mm (35mm equiv.), 8-bladed iris

Image Processor
Canon DIGIC DV 4

Video Formats
AVCHD & MP4, dual codec simultaneous recording

Image Stabilization
Dynamic IS (3-axis: roll, up-down, left-right)

Display
3.5" OLED Touch Panel (10,000:1 contrast) + EVF (1,560,000 dots)

Audio
2× XLR with phantom power, manual/auto audio levels, built-in headphone jack

Outputs
Mini HDMI, Composite video/audio via 3.5mm mini-jack

Media Slots
2× SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with relay & simultaneous dual recording

Low-Light Sensitivity
Minimum illumination: 1.0 lux

### Frequently asked questions

**What video formats and frame rates does the Canon XA11 support?**
The Canon XA11 records Full HD (1920×1080) video in both AVCHD and MP4 formats at frame rates up to 59.94p, and also offers a 24p mode for a cinematic look. Thanks to the DIGIC DV 4 processor, it can encode to both codecs simultaneously across its two SD card slots.

**How does the dual SD card recording work on the XA11?**
The XA11 features two SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots that support three recording modes: simultaneous recording to both cards for an instant backup copy, relay recording so shooting continues seamlessly when one card fills up, and mixed-format recording where a high-bitrate AVCHD master is written to one card while a lower-bitrate MP4 proxy is written to the other.

**Is the Canon XA11 suitable for low-light shooting at events or documentary work?**
Yes. The XA11's 1/2.84" HD CMOS Pro sensor has large individual pixels that allow a minimum subject illumination of just 1.0 lux, making it capable of capturing usable footage in very dim conditions. Combined with 3-axis Dynamic IS for handheld stability and face-detection autofocus, it is well suited for run-and-gun event and documentary production.