In addition to newly supporting IP video streaming, the firmware upgrade - available in late-June 2015 - will allow XF205 and XF200 camcorder users to take advantage of various new functions, including those outlined below:
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Slow- and fast-motion video capture in MP4 format
When recording in the MP4 format, users will be able to slow down the action up to 40 percent or speed up video up to 250 percent, facilitating the creation of high-impact and expressive footage. -
Improved Wi-Fi setting display
When choosing Wi-Fi® settings on the XF205 and XF200, the camcorders’ selection menu screen will feature an improved user interface delivering intuitive, easy-to-understand operability.
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Availability and specifications subject to change without notice.
1 Details regarding the firmware upgrades, new image-quality settings and support for IP streaming, including where they can be downloaded, will be posted on the Canon U.S.A. website at in mid-April and late-June, respectively.
2 The new image-quality setting results in a slight decrease in resolution compared with the image-quality setting originally employed in the XF205.
3 The Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D are scheduled to support the XF205 camcorder from April 2015.
* The Fujitsu Network IP-900IID and IP-920D are trademarks of Fujitsu Limited, registered in Japan and other countries. Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo, WPA and WPA2 are brands and registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
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