Canon XF605

The Canon XF605 is a professional 4K camcorder controlled over Ethernet via the Canon XC protocol. It connects to the Cyanview RCP over a standard Ethernet connection. Typical use cases include multicam live production, news gathering, and studio shading where a self-contained camcorder form factor is required.

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While the XF605 is also listed in the generic Canon XC guide, use this dedicated page — all control and lens ranges are correctly adapted for the XF605.

Supported Models

• Canon XF605 — uses the XC protocol with XF605-specific lens and control ranges

Supported Controls

Control	Notes	XF605
Iris	Manual and Auto	✔
ISO / Gain		✔
Shutter		✔
Variable ND		✔
White Balance	R/B and color temperature	✔
Black / Pedestal	R/B, master black, black gamma	✔
Gamma		✔
Detail		✔
Knee		✔
Saturation		✔
Denoise		✔
Tally		✔
Menu / OSD		✔
Lens	Zoom, Focus	✔
Record		—

Connection

The Canon XF605 connects over IP/Ethernet:

Connect the camera's Ethernet port to the same network as the RCP using a standard Ethernet cable.

If the camera IP is not in the range 10.192.0.0/16, follow this guide to configure the RCP to reach the camera.

Configuration

Camera Configuration

You need to configure a static Ethernet IP and enable the XC protocol on the camera.

In Network Settings, set Network to Enable Click on New Conn. Setting (Wizard): in Select function — choose XC Protocol in Communication settings — click on Create New Comm. Setting in Network type — select Ethernet in Setting Method — select Setup with Network Connection in IP Address Settings (IPV4) — select Manual Setting in IP Address Settings (IPV4) — fill in IP Address, fill in Subnet Mask, click OK in TCP/IPV6 — select Disable in XC Protocol — select Create New Func. Setting in Authentication Method — select No Auth. (general user) in Conn. Setting Save Dest. — select a free slot (e.g. SET 1)

RCP Configuration

Add the camera as an IP camera. Use brand Canon and model XF605, then enter the camera IP address.

And on your RCP:

Tally Integration with ATEM (Optional)

On your RCP/RIO web UI In the Configuration tab Click + to create a new component Select Router/Switcher Select Blackmagic : ATEM Enter a name (optional) Enter an IP In Inputs, link the camera with an SDI input In Outputs, link the RCP with an SDI output In Red/Green tally, set them to AUTO

Troubleshooting

Camera icon stays RED / camera not detected

Check in this order:

1. Verify camera network settings — confirm the static IP is correctly set, the XC protocol is enabled, and Network is set to Enable (see Camera Configuration above). A camera firmware update often resets these settings.
2. Ping the camera from a computer — set the computer to the same IP range and ping the camera IP to confirm basic network connectivity.
3. Ping the RCP from the same computer — confirms the RCP and camera are on the same subnet.
4. Check the RCP IP — the RCP must have an IP address in the same range as the camera.
5. Power cycle — restart the camera and retry.
6. Check the cable — try a different Ethernet cable or switch port.

No paint / shading control or other XC protocol issues

See the Canon XC troubleshooting guide for protocol-level issues, including Custom Picture profile protection and ATW mode.