Canon EOS C300 Brochure & Specs page 6

VERSATILE YET FAMILIAR ON SET
— DESIGNED FOR TODAY'S CINEMATOGRAPHER
There are very few cinema cameras quite like the EOS C300. The cinematographer has evolved, and
the camera has finally caught up. Radical in some ways and traditional in others, the EOS C300 manages
to merge the best of both cinema and video legacies to cater to the needs of just about anyone. As a
result, the EOS C300 has found a place on a variety of sets, large and small, around the world.
Compact, Modular, Ergonomic Body
You can always make a camera package bigger, but you can
never make the camera body itself smaller. In the past,
getting special angles and perspectives with B cameras in
small spaces meant that there was a compromise in image
quality. By designing the EOS C300 body in a modular way,
the core of the body can be stripped down to an incredibly
compact size, fitting into the tightest spaces while giving you
full functionality of what the camera offers. The camera
features four separate start/stop buttons (two on the body,
one on the side grip and one on the Monitor Unit attachment)
to allow easy camera triggering regardless of how it is
rigged. And with the camera built out with all of its included
accessories (top handle, side grip and Monitor Unit
attachment) it is still light, and more compact than many
built-out HD SLR rigs.
The lightweight EOS C300 can comfortably be operated for
hours even with the included accessories fully built out. The
top handle comes with two hot shoe mounts for accessories
and provides perfect mounting points for the Monitor Unit
attachment. The side grip is fully adjustable to operator
preference and shooting style and provides thoughtful, smart
controls that communicate with the camera body.
Rich Audio Controls
The EOS C300 has the ability to record two channels of
broadcast-quality audio. The Monitor Unit attachment comes
with two professional grade XLR inputs that can provide
phantom power as well as switch from mic and line levels.
The Monitor Unit attachment also comes with a built-in
shockmount for an on-camera shotgun mic and has easy-to-
adjust knobs for mic input levels. The body has a headphone
jack and buttons for monitoring volume levels. For even lower
profile, the EOS C300 includes a mini-jack input for smaller
third-party microphones if used without the Monitor Unit.
Full Manual Control, Customization
Catering to the professional cinematographer, the EOS C300
allows for full manual control over all parameters and also
allows for 15 customized function buttons that can be set up
to the preference of the camera operator.
Ultra-high Resolution EVF, Focus Aids,
Waveform and Vectorscope
The included Monitor Unit is one of the clearest stock
monitors to ship with a cinema camera. The back viewfinder
(EVF) is equally as powerful and allows for clearer operation
in bright exterior conditions. Focus aids such as peaking
(customizable to the color and parameters of your choice)
and edge monitor have been adopted from Canon's
broadcast legacy to bring tried and true tools to the cinema
camera market. A waveform and vectorscope are also built
into the camera to accurately judge exposure, alongside
traditional broadcast tools such as zebras (in which two sets
can be selected).
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Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A
WFT-E6A
Compatibility with Third-party Accessories
The EOS C300 fits seamlessly into your existing workflow as
it is compatible with major third-party shooting accessories
like matte boxes, flags and support rods, geared control rings,
marking disks, and knobs for follow focus. Additionally, many
top manufacturers have created innovative support rigs and
accessories for different markets.
EF- and PL-mount Versions
The EOS C300 comes in both EF- and PL-mount versions
(EOS C300 and C300 PL), catering to different markets and
their needs. Narrative cinematographers sometimes prefer
to work with their favorite legacy cinema PL lenses while
smaller crews and documentarians may prefer the vast
variety and value that the EF mount has to offer. Having a
choice between two mounts allows more options for
cinematic creativity.
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A Unit
with Remote Capabilities
By mounting the Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A
unit onto the EOS C300, you can wirelessly transmit images
from your camera to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The
unit also allows remote capabilities such as start/stop and
metadata input. A number of camera controls such as ISO and
white balance can also be changed remotely using the unit.
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