Canon EOS C100 User instructions

Format your card rst. ***This erases all media on your card***
Other functions >Initialize media >Choose Card A or B>Complete
Setting up the C-100
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You can access most of the functions through the “Menu” button at the back of your camera.
You can change them with the joystick on the right-hand side of your camera.
Fixed settings
These will stay the same once you begin shooting

3LCD/VF set up
Peaking > On (to help you focus)
Select > Peaking 1
Peaking 1 > Color Red
Setting up the C-100
2Audio set-up
Audio output > Channel CH1/CH2
Headphone volume > Set to what you want

Setting up the C-100
4Other functions
Frame rate ask your instructor whether you should shoot at 24 frames per second or 30
frames per second.
LCD/VF set up
Zebra > On (to help you see if your image is properly exposed)
Select > Zebra 1
Zebra 1 Level > 70 +- 5%
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Setting up the C-100
5Shutter Speed & other settings
Your Shutter Speed should match the Frame Rate (24 frames per second uses a shutter
speed of 1/48, and 30 frames per second uses a shutter speed of 1/60).
Custom Picture: Ask your instructor about the settings he/she prefers. Choose one and be
consistent within each video.

Setting up the C-100
Variable Settings
You will be adjusting these as you change
locations and subjects.
ISO
Press the ISO/Gain button on the left-hand side of the camera.
Adjust the level with the joystick on the top of the handle of your camera.
Guidelines: Don’t go under 850 or over 8,500.
Aperture
Adjust by scrolling the wheel on top of the camera left or right.

Setting up the C-100
White Balance
Press the WB button on the left-hand side of the camera.
Take an automatic White Balance reading by pressing the button above the WB button, or
use the “K” option to adjust it manually using the joystick on the right side of the camera.
Kelvin temperature guide: