Canon EOS C500 Brochure & Specs page 7

FILM-STYLE VERSATILITY AND
FAMILIARITY ON THE SET
A pivotal goal in the design of the EOS C500 was to achieve a dramatically superb ergonomic design
that, first and foremost, supported both mobility and superb hand-held maneuverability in order to
facilitate shooting from fast moving vehicles and in very confined spaces, as well as allow dramatic low
shots and flexible Steadicam™ operation.
A conceptual model was the compact 16mm film camera that had been honed after decades of design
– but the digital cine camera of today has been given far more powerful 2K/4K digital imaging capabilities.
While low weight was a particular priority, it was tempered by the need for an exceedingly rugged
design that anticipates multiple shooting modes in challenging environments.
The central camera body is accompanied by accessories that can quickly empower the camera operator
to manage a diverse range of shooting modes. A high-resolution EVF, electronic focus aids, a waveform
monitor to aid exposure, a vectorscope and wireless remote control all add to that empowerment.
Compact, Modular, Lightweight Design
The EOS C500 features a compact, fully-modular design for
enhanced mobility and expandability; the robust, splash-
resistant body features a special magnesium alloy for
additional rigidity and toughness. In addition to a low-angle
Camera-Handle Extension, a removable LCD Monitor and
Control Panel with XLR audio inputs help ensure maximum
maneuverability.
Compatibility with Third-party Accessories
Canon has collaborated with a number of third-party vendors
to help ensure full plug-and-play compatibility with a range
of matte boxes, flag shades, support rods and follow-focus
systems, including geared control rings, marking discs and
adjustment knobs. Geared control rings are a must-have for
use with pitchless still-camera lenses; a wind-around gear
mounted on the focus ring lets the chosen lens function with
familiar follow-focus rigs. A marking disk provides space for
pre-measured positions when shifting focus.
EF and PL Mount versions
The EOS C500 is available with the industry-standard
PL mount that accepts a wide range of options from the
large global inventory of cinematography lenses, especially
the new Cinema Zoom lenses developed by Canon as an
integral part of the Cinema EOS family. For enhanced
versatility, the EOS C500 is also available with an EF mount;
Canon's Cinema Zoom and Prime lenses are available with
this mount.
In addition, EF version cameras feature full compatibility with
over 60 EF and EF-S lenses, including specialty lenses such
as fisheye and tilt-shift.
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EF and PL Mount
EF Mount Model PL Mount Model
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A
WFT-E6A
Professional Audio
The EOS C500 includes a pair of audio inputs equipped
with professional-grade, XLR-format connectors, coupled
with flexible recording controls for the camera's pair of linear
PCM channels that operate at 16-bit resolution and a 48kHz
sample rate. Automatic and manual level settings
accommodate both microphone- and line-level inputs, plus
mixing between the two source channels; channel reverse is
also provided. Switchable mic-level trim is available at -12dB,
-6dB, 0dB or +12dB, plus 48V phantom power for condenser
microphones. A built-in limiter controls sudden signal peaks
that can cause overload and distortion. A 1kHz test tone
switchable to -12, -18 or -20dB levels enables system setup
and alignment.
Full Manual Control with Customization
The EOS C500 offers full manual control of all functions,
including iris, shutter speed, gain, zoom, focus and audio
levels, thereby allowing the camera operators to adapt to
both technical and artistic challenges during shooting. For
maximum customization, access is provided to Custom
Picture Settings, Custom Functions and Custom Display
Options to tailor the EOS C500 precisely to specific
shooting needs.
Ultra-high Resolution EVF, Focus Aids,
Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and
Edge Monitor
The EOS C500 features an ultra-high resolution 0.52-inch/1.55
Megapixel electronic viewfinder/EVF with a widescreen 16:9
aspect ratio. An approximately 100% field-of-view coverage
ensures comfortable and accurate image composition, focus
and color adjustment. The supplied Monitor Unit's 4.0-inch
LCD panel offers a 1.23 Megapixel resolution for enhanced
viewing convenience; it rotates forwards and backwards
through 270 degrees with an optimal position for shoulder-
mounted shoots. Enabling easy checking of scene
composition while using the camera at low angles, the LCD
panel can also be rotated for monitoring from one side of
the camera.
For added flexibility, the LCD panel can also be mounted in
various positions to accommodate different viewing positions
required by the operator, director or producer. Such flexibility
and ease of movement makes the display easier to use than a
rigid design, which can be easily bumped or jarred during a
shoot.
Two peaking modes and a magnify-focus assist that are
available in both standby and record mode make it extremely
easy to check and confirm critical focus. An Edge Monitor
Focus Assist system, which was first introduced with the
Canon XF series camcorders, shows overall focus of the
image plus focus status of focus-check boxes.
A versatile waveform monitor provides detailed analyses of
both overall image brightness and RGB components, while
an on-board vectorscope displays real-time image hue and
saturation analysis while checking color balance, and lets
you view the effects of white balance adjustments.
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A Unit
with Remote Capabilities
To provide unique capabilities, the EOS C500 can be used
with an optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A.
Via a web-enabled laptop PC, smartphone, tablet or similar
device, users can control and adjust a number of the EOS
C500's operational functions, including camera start and
stop plus shooting parameters, as well as monitor a remote
video feed and input session metadata. A built-in Bluetooth®
sensor also communicates automatically with external GPS
units to access precise location data that can be embedded
within video footage.
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