Canon EOS C300 Brochure & Specs page 10

EOS C300 Specifications
IMAGING SENSOR
Effective Pixels: 3840 x 2160 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels
Total Pixels: 4206 x 2340 pixels; Approx. 9.86 megapixels
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: Super 35; 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2mm diagonal); 6.4μm cell pitch
Scanning System: Progressive
Number of Sensors: 1
Filter: RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)
Imaging Processor: DIGIC DV III
LENS SYSTEM
Interchangeable Lens System: Choice of PL- or EF-mounts for compatibility with a wide variety
of lens systems.
Zoom/Focus Preset: Not Available
Shockless Zoom: Not Available
Digital Teleconverter: Not Available
ND Filter: Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 1/64, 1/16, and 1/4
Iris: Iris Dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF Lenses with electronic Iris control
Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available on EF-mount Model only
EXPOSURE AND METERING
Exposure Modes: Manual
Metering Modes: Not Available
Gain: Normal Setting -6 dB to 30 dB
Fine Setting 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments
ISO: 320 to 20000
Auto Gain Control (AGC): Not Available
Shockless Gain: Not Available
Exposure Compensation/AE Shift: Not Available
Shutter Modes: 3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan
Speed setting can be set in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments
Shutter Speed Range:
59.94i/59.94p: 1/60 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30;
CS: 59.94 Hz – 250.27 Hz
29.97p: 1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz
23.98p/24p: 1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz
50i/50p: 1/50 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 1/25; CS: 50.00 Hz – 250.70 Hz
25p: 1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 25.00 Hz – 250.70 Hz
Shutter Angle Settings:
59.94i/59.94p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
29.97p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 108, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
23.98p/24p: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.5,
15, 11.25
50i/50p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25
25p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 75, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25
Iris (Aperture) Range: EF Lens only and lens dependent
FOCUS
Focus Settings: Manual
Autofocus System: Not Available
AF Modes: None
RECORDING/CODEC
Signal System: NTSC and PAL
Compression: 8-bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
Color Space: 4:2:2
Maximum Bit rate: 50 Mbps (CBR)
Canon Log: Available
Recording Options:
Mode Resolution Frame Rate
50 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL 1920 x 1080 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p 50i/25p
True 24 (24.00)
1280 x 720 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p 50p/25p
True 24 (24.00)
35 Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL 1920 x 1080 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p 50i/25p
1280 x 720 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p 50p/25p
25 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 1440 x 1080 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p 50p/25p
Recording Time:
Card Capacity Bit Rate (VBR)
(CF Card)
50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps
2GB 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes
4GB 10 Minutes 10 Minutes 20 Minutes
8GB 20 Minutes 25 Minutes 40 Minutes
16GB 40 Minutes 55 Minutes 1 Hour 20 Min.
32GB 1 Hour 20 Min. 1 Hour 50 Min. 2 Hours 35 Min.
64GB 2 Hours 40 Min. 3 Hours 45 Min. 5 Hours 10 Min.
Recording Media:
CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA supported
SD Card (Still Images, Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata, and menu settings);
SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported; MMC Cards are not supported
*Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from other Canon models
File Format: MXF (OP-1a)
File System: FAT 32
Maximum Clip Number: 999 (per media)
AUDIO
Recording Format: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-bit; 48 kHz
Built-in Microphone: None
External Audio Inputs: 2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
External microphone terminal: (3.5mm diameter)
Recording Chanel Selection: This is used to set the allocation of the audio channels:
CH1/CH2: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are
allocated to the R output channel.
CH1/CH1: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH1 signals are
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allocated to the R output channel.
CH2/CH2: The CH2 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are
allocated to the R output channel.
ALL CH/ALL CH: Signals obtained by mixing the CH1 and CH2 signals are allocated to the L
and R output channels.
XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB or +12 dB
Limiter: Available
Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18 dB
Phantom Power: Available; +48V
Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
Built-in Speaker: None
1KHz Tone: Available; -12, -18, or -20 dB
FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE
Playback: Index Displays: Index Display, Normal, "OK Mark" Index, "Check Mark" Index,
"Shot Mark" Index, Expand Index, Photo Index
Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward Frame Advance,
Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Clip Jump (Forward and Backward), Skip Playback
Playback Functions: Inter-media Copy (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip); Clip Delete (Single
Clip, All Clips, Last Clip)
Still Image Playback: Index, Single Playback, Erasure, Protect
Slow and Fast Motion Recording:
50 Mbps – 1920 x 1080 (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1–30
(Playback Rate: 50i/25p) Record Rate: 1–25
50 Mbps – 1280 x 720 (Playback Rate: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1–60
(Playback Rate:50p/25p) Record Rate: 1–50
35 Mbps – 1920 x 1080 (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1–30
(Playback Rate: 50i/25p) Record Rate: 1–25
35 Mbps – 1280 x 720 (Playback Rate: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1–60
(Playback Rate:50p/25p) Record Rate: 1–50
25 Mbps – 1440 x 1080 (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p) Record Rate: 1–30
Special Recording Functions: Relay Recording*; Double-Slot Recording**; Copying between Media
* Not available during Slow Motion 50 Mbps recording
** Not available in combination with Slow and Fast Motion recording
Interval Photo Recording Mode: Available; Images captured to SD Card
Waveform Monitor: Available; 2 Modes (Standard and RGB Component)
Vectorscope: Available
Exposure / Focus Aids: Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern*, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist,
Black and White Mode
* Can be output via the SDI or HDMI Jack (HD Only)
Interval Record: Available; ability to set time interval and number of frames to record
Interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second to 10 minutes. (1s/2s/3s/4s/5s/6s/
7s/8s/9s/10s/15s/20s/30s/40s/50s/1m/2m/3m/4m/5m/6m/7m/8m/9m/10m)
NTSC 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9 frames
NTSC 59.94p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
PAL 50i/25p/50p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
Frame Record: Available; Records a set number of frames each time the record button is pressed
NTSC 59.94i/23.98p/24.00p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9 frames
NTSC 59.94p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
PAL 50i/25p/50p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
Pre-Record: Yes, 3 seconds cache (Audio and Video)
Scan Reverse: When using a Depth-of-Field Converter or other lens adapters, it flips or
reverses the image automatically so it is recorded correctly.
Timecode: Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
Drop Frame works with NTSC models only and is not available in 24P
Timecode Modes: Regen, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame available
Auto White Balance (AWB): Not Available
Custom White Balance: Available; 2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments
White Balance Presets: Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K);
White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9)
Shockless White Balance: Available through Custom Functions
Black Balance Adjustment: Available
Custom Picture Settings: 23 Custom Picture settings
A total of 9 Customized Pictures are available in the camera and up to 20 can be saved to
an SD card
Custom pictures can be adjusted using the following settings and saved for later recall:
Gamma, Black, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin
Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level
Custom Pictures CP8 and CP9 ship with the following preset:
C8: Cinema – Uses Canon Log Gamma and Canon Log Color Matrix for outstanding range
and color suitable for post-production
C9: EOS Standard – Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of
an EOS Digital SLR camera where Picture Style is set to Standard
Custom Functions: Available, 9 total functions
Custom Display: Yes; LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized
Total of 27 display and icons that can be turned on and off
Assign Buttons: 15; Can be assigned functions as desired (30 functions available)
Color Bars: Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected.
Minimum Subject Illumination:
Subject Illumination Rating
29.97P .30 lux (1/30s)
Gain 24 dB
with f/1.2 lens
25.00P .25 lux (1/25s)
Sensitivity: F9 (ISO 640 (0 db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/59.94i mode)
F10 (ISO 640 (0 db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/50.00i mode)
S/N Ratio: ISO 850 (Using Canon Log Gamma); 54B (Typical, 1920 x 1080)
Dynamic Range: During Normal Shooting: 300%
*With Canon Log Gamma: 800%
*ISO 850 or above – gain 2.5 dB or above
EVF
Type: 0.52-inch Color (1,555,000 dots)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Viewing Angle Adjustment: Available; Viewing Angle can be adjusted up and down 60°
Diopter Adjustment Range: +2.0 to -5.5
Field of View Coverage: 100%
EVF Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Backlight (Normal or Bright)
Special Features: Black and White Display, and setting for viewing concurrent images on display
LCD MONITOR
Type: Rotating 4-inch Wide Screen Color LCD Display (1,230,000 dots) on detachable controller
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Field of View Coverage: 100%
Display Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Backlight (Normal or Bright)
Special Features: Black and White Display, and setting for viewing concurrent images on display
INPUT/OUTPUT
HD/SD SDI: Yes (with embedded audio);
HD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 1920 x 1080: 60i/50i, 1280 x 720: 60p/50p; SD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 640 x 480: 60i/50i
BNC Connector, output only
SD-SDI:
NTSC 480i/PAL 576i: Compliant with SMTPE 259M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 272M
Timecode Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMTPE 12M
HD-SDI: (Compliant with SMTPE 292M)
1080i/720p: Compliant with SMTPE 292M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 299M
Timecode Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMTPE 12M
Timecode In/Out: Yes; BNC Connector (Input and Output)
Genlock: Yes; BNC Connector Adjustment range: -1023 to +1023
Synch Out: Yes, BNC Connector
(1) HD tri-level signal (HD Sync); The HD standard analog component Y signal with the black
muted is output.
(2) HD-Y signals (HD-Y); Only the HD standard analog component Y signal is output.
(3) Black burst signal; The SD standard analog composite signal with the black muted is output.
(4) Composite; The SD standard analog composite signals are output.
HDMI: Yes (Type A)
Audio Input Terminal: 2 – Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power
and Line Level) / 3.5mm Microphone terminal
Headphone Jack: Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Terminal: Available (Fully LANC Compatible)
USB Connector: Available (Fully LANC Compatible)
CCU: Not Available
EOS C300 System
Handle Unit Monitor Unit
Thumb Rest
Grip
Tripod Base TB-1
EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL
Battery Charger Battery Pack Compact Power Adapter
CG-940 BP-955 CA-940
EOS C300 Kit Contents
POWER
Power Terminal: DC-in on camera (no need for "Dummy Battery")
Battery: BP-9 Series
Compact Power Adapter: CA-940
ACCESSORIES
Tripod Adapter: Canon TA-100
Tripod Adapter Base: Canon TB-1
Zoom Remote Controller: Canon ZR2000
Car Battery Adapter: CB-920 (use old battery packs)
Wireless File Transmitter: WFT-E6A
OTHER
Dimensions (W x H x D):
C300 (Body plus Thumb Rest): Approx. 5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7 in. (133 x 179 x 171mm)
C300 (Body plus Grip): Approx. 6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7 in. (174 x 179 x 171mm)
C300 PL (Body plus Thumb Rest): Approx. 5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0 in. (133 x 179 x 177mm)
C300 PL (Body plus Grip): Approx. 6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0 in. (174 x 179 x 177mm)
The following is the same for both models:
C300 + Monitor Unit: Approx. 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in. (185 x 249 x187mm)
C300 + Handle Unit + Monitor Unit: Approx. 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in. ( 185 x 284 x 301mm)
Main Unit Weight: C300 Body: Approx. 3.2 lb. (1430g)
C300 PL Body: Approx. 3.6 lb. (1630g)
Grip: Approx. 8.1 oz. (230g)
Handle Unit: Approx. 6.3 oz. (180g)
Total Equipped Weight: C300: Approx. 5.6 lb. (2520g)*
C300 PL: Approx 6.0 lb. (2720g)*
C300: Approx. 6.0 lb. (2700g)**
C300 PL: Approx 6.4 lb. (2900 g)**
* Weights for both models include the grip, monitor unit, BP-955, 2x CF cards.
** Weights for both models include the grip, monitor unit, handle unit, BP-955, 2x CF cards.
Temperature and Humidity: Performance requirements: 0°C to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
Operating requirements: -5°C to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
Language Support: English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,
Russian
Time and Date: Automatic Calendar range January 1st, 2010 through December 31, 2031
selectable in American, Japanese and European Date formats.
World Clock: World Clock support – UTC time setting: Setting range from +14:00 to -12:00
Lenses
Cinema Zoom and Compact Zoom Lenses
(Available in EF- and PL-mount)
Cinema Prime Lenses
(Available in EF-mount only)
XF Utilities Disc
Ver. 3.0
Shoulder Strap
SS-1200
EF Lenses
• EOS C300 or EOS C300 PL Body • Measuring Hook
(with Grip/Camera Cover R-F-3) • AC Cable x2
• Monitor Unit • DC Cable (for CA-940)
• Handle Unit • Shoulder Strap SS-1200
• Battery Pack BP-955 † • XF Utilities Disc Ver. 3.0
• Battery Charger CG-940 †
• Compact Power Adapter CA-940 †
• Eye Cup
• Viewfinder Cap
• Thumb Rest
• Tripod Base TB-1
• WFT Attachment
†
Also available as optional accessory
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