Canon EOS C300 PL User manual

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Digital Cinema
Camera
Versatile, interchangeable-lens digital cine camera system –
inspired by EOS creativity.
A ground-breaking professional cine camera, C300 PL fuses Canon’s
proven video technology and lens heritage. A PL lens mount provides
compatibility with glass already used by many professionals.
Key features
•8.3MP Super 35mm Canon CMOS sensor optimised for
high-quality Full HD imaging
•Interchangeable lenses via industry-standard PL mount;
3 built-in ND filters
•Compact, modular design. Lightweight: 1869g basic setup
(body only)
•Broadcast-ready 50Mbps MPEG-2 MXF recording (4:2:2)
to 2 CF cards. Industry-standard outputs including HD-SDI
•High sensitivity: low noise images at up to ISO20000
•Extensive image customisation; built-in Canon Log Gamma
•Robust, splash-resistant body with magnesium
alloy components
•PAL, NTSC, and 24.00p modes as standard. Slow/fast motion,
adjustable in 1fps steps
•Wi-Fi remote capability
•Seamless integration with existing workflows
What’s in the Box
C300 PL Body (with grip and PL mount
body cap), Monitor Unit (with mic
holder unit and screws), Viewfinder
Cap, Eye Cup, Attachment for optional
wireless controller, Handle Unit, Thumb
rest, XF utilities Disc Ver. 3.0, Shoulder
Strap SS-1200, Tripod Base, Battery
Pack BP-955, Battery Charger CG-940,
AC Cable, Compact Power
Adaptor CA-940
Dimensions (W x H x D)
185 x 284 x 301mm (grip, monitor unit
and handle attached)
Weight
Camera only 1630g.
Fully equipped – approx 2900g.
8.3MP SUPER 35MM
CMOS SENSOR
FULL HD
INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS
COMPACT,
MODULAR,
LIGHTWEIGHT
50MBPS MPEG-2
MXF TO CF CARD
HIGH SENSITIVITY,
LOW NOISE
24.00P FOR MOVIE
PRODUCTION
WI-FI REMOTE
CONTROL
SEAMLESS
WORKFLOW
INTEGRATION

Specifications
EOS C300 PL – compatible with PL mount lenses, including the Canon EF Cinema Lens range
CAMERA
Image Sensor
Sensor Super35mm type CMOS
System RGB primary colour lter (Beyer array)
Total pixels per sensor 9.84 megapixels
Effective pixels per sensor 8.29 megapixels
Minimum illumination NTSC Mode 0.3 Lux
[F1.2 lens , 24 dB, 29.97P mode, shutter speed 1/30]
PAL Mode 0.25 Lux
[F1.2 lens, 24 dB, 25.00P mode, shutter speed 1/25]
Sensitivity NTSC: F9
[1920x1080/59.94i , ISO640 (0dB), 2000 Lux, 89.9% reection]
PAL: F10
[1920x1080/50.00i , ISO640 (0dB) , 2000 Lux, 89.9% reection]
S/N Ratio NTSC: 54dB (Typical)
[1920x1080/29.97P, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO850
(Dynamic range 800%)]
PAL: 54dB (Typical)
[1920x1080/25.00P, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO850
(Dynamic range 800%)]
Dynamic Range During normal shooting: 300%
With Canon Log gamma: 800%
(ISO 850 or above/gain 2.5 dB or more)
Horizontal Resolution Up to 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode),
depends on lens used
Lens
Lens Mount PL Mount
Focal length As indicated for Canon Cinema Lenses and other PL mount lenses
Peripheral illumination
correction
NO
ND lter 3 glass lters in camera body: 2 stops; 4 stops; 6 stops.
Operate via body or wireless control
Focus control Manual via lens
Iris control Manual via lens
Image stabilization system NO
Image Processor
Type DIGIC DV III
RECORDING
Video storage media Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots)
Type UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster
(40MB/s or faster for Fast/Slow recording)
Recording time 64GB CF card: Up to 160mins (1080/50i @ 50 Mbps)
Recording le format Material eXchange Format (MXF); OP-1a pattern
Recording format MPEG-2 Long GOP. 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422@PHL;
35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL;
25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14
Recording frame rate 50Mbps: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p;
1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p.
35Mbps: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p;
1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p.
25Mbps: 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p.
Slow/Fast motion YES. 720p: 1-60fps in 1fps steps. 1080p: 1-30fps in 1fps steps
(available options may differ according to recording mode selected)
Interval Record YES. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals
(available options may differ according to recording mode selected)
Frame Record YES. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 or 12 frames
(available options may differ according to recording mode selected)
Pre Record (cache record) YES (3 seconds)
Relay Recording YES
Double Slot (simultaneous)
Recording
YES
Scan Reverse YES. Up/down, left/right, up/down/left/right image inversion
Internal Data Transfer MOVIE: Yes (CF card to CF card)
Photo storage media SD/SDHC memory card
Still quality During video recording: 1920 x 1080;
During playback: 1920x1080, 1280 x 720
SYSTEM
LCD
Size 10.1cm (4"), 100% view
Dots 1.23 million
Image quality adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustable Up/down/left/right according to camera conguration
Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
Focus Assist Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking Peaking 1, Peaking 2
(Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra Level 1; Level 2; Both. Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers On/Off (Aspect ratio, Aspect marker, Safety Zone Area, Safety Zone,
Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
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1. 320 and 20000 are not 1-stop increments but represent highest and lowest supported ISO values
2. [850] = Lowest ISO sensitivity achieving 800% dynamic range with Canon Log function.
3. 50Mbps CBR mode, HD-SDI off, using EVF.
SYSTEM cont.
EVF
Size 1.3cm (0.52")
Dots 1.55 million
Image quality adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustable Vertical tilt
Correction lens + 2.0 to -5.5 diopters
Inputs/Outputs
Audio in XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2),
3.5mm microphone input jack
Headphone output 3.5mm stereo jack
Video monitor output YES (BNC, SD output only via Synch terminal)
HDMI YES (Type A, output only)
HD/SD-SDI output YES (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code)
Time code YES (BNC, switchable input/output)
Genlock YES (BNC, input only)
Synch YES (BNC, output only, 5 modes: HD Sync, HD-Y, SD blackburst,
SD composite, Off)
DC input YES
Remote Control Terminal 2.5mm mini jack
Wireless Control Terminal YES (optional accessory required for wireless control)
Colour Bars EBU, SMPTE, ARIB
Misc
Tally lamp YES
Accessory shoe YES (cold shoe, 3 locations: top of body, top of handle, front of handle)
Custom key YES (15 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions)
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
Exposure
Exposure metering Manual exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/
gain setting and ND lter setting
ISO Sensitivity 1-stop display: 3201, 400, 800, [850]2, 1600, 3200, 6400,
12800, 20000
1/3rd stop display: 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, [850]2, 1000, 1250,
1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000,
12800, 16000, 200001
Gain setting NORMAL: -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB,
21dB, 24dB, 30dB;
FINE: 0dB to 24dB (0.5dB increments).
Shutter speed
Control Modes Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)
Shutter speed 1/3 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode
Shutter Angle 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS) 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30
depending on frame rate
Clear Scan 59.94i/p: 59.94 - 250.27Hz; 50i/p: 50 to 250.78Hz;
29.97p: 29.97 - 250.27Hz; 25p: 25 to 250.78Hz;
23.98/24p: 23.98 - 250.27Hz
Custom Picture
Stored Congurations 9, including 2 presets (CINEMA and EOS Std)
Storage Medium SD/SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata),
up to 20 Custom Pictures per card
Gamma 8 proles
White balance
Auto NO
Preset Daylight (5400K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K-15000K,
100K intervals), Set A, Set B
White Balance Shift YES. -9 to +9 (Daylight and Tungsten only)
Black balance
Black balance adjustment YES
Audio
Recording 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM
Control Independent limiters and auto/manual settings
Microphone attenuation YES
Microphone level meter YES
MISCELLANEOUS
Dimensions Approx 133 x 179 x 177mm (thumbrest attached);
Approx 174 x 179 x 177mm (grip attached);
Approx 185 x 284 x 301mm (grip, monitor unit and handle attached)
Detachable handle YES
Weight (camera only) 1630g
Weight (fully equipped) Approx 2900g (grip, monitor unit, handle, BP-955, 2x CF card)
Operating Temperature range -5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. This Leaflet and the specifications of the product have
been developed prior to the date of product launch.
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you can
Digital Cinema
Camera
Versatile, interchangeable-lens digital cine camera system –
inspired by EOS creativity.
Sales Start Date: March 2012
ACCESSORIES:
Supplied: XF Utility and NLE Plug-ins, Monitor Unit
(LCD and XLR), Handle Unit, Thumbrest,
Tripod base adaptor plate, Shoulder strap,
Eyecup, EVF cap, Battery Charger CG-940,
Compact power adapter CA-940, Battery
pack BP-955.
Optional: Batteries BP-955, BP-975, Compact Power
Adaptor CA-930 (battery charger only),
Tripod Adapter TA-100, Wireless Controller
WFT-E6.
BATTERY:
Power
Consumption:10.2W3(NTSC mode)
9.9W3(PAL mode)
Continuous
Recording
Time: Supplied BP-955: Approx. 210 minutes
Optional BP-975: Approx. 315 minutes
MERCURY CODES
OPTIONS
Accessories Mercury Code EAN Code
Canon Compact Power Adaptor CA-940* 5849B003AA 4960999814810
Canon Compact Power Adaptor
CA-940 (UK only) 5849B007AA 8714574580272
Canon Compact Power Adaptor
CA-930 E (for battery charging only)* 4589B003AA 4960999671475
Canon Compact Power Adaptor
CA-930 B (UK only, for battery charging only) 4589B004AA 4960999671482
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 5756B002AA 4960999810720
Canon Battery Pack BP-955 4587B002AA 4960999671406
Canon Battery Pack BP-975 4588B002AA 4960999671444
Canon Tripod Adapter TA-100 9859A001AA 4960999247281
PRODUCT
Name Mercury Code EAN Code
Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 PL 5819B003AA 4960999814193
*Should not be ordered in the UK (EU power cable).