Canon EOS C300

The Canon EOS C300/C300 PL’s newly developed Super 35 mm-equivalent CMOS sensor incorporates approximately 8.29 million effective pixels and has a pixel size that is larger than that for conventional professional camcorders, enabling greater light-gathering capabilities for enhanced sensitivity and reduced noise. The sensor reads Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) video signals for each of the three RGB primary colors, decreasing the incidence of moiré while realizing high resolution with 1,000 horizontal TV lines.

Supported by a heightened signal read-out speed, the CMOS sensor reduces rolling shutter skews, a phenomenon prevalent with CMOS sensors in which fast-moving subjects may appear diagonally distorted. Additionally, the powerful combination of the sensor with Canon’s high-performance DIGIC DV III image processor facilitates high-precision gamma processing and smooth gradation expression.

In addition to MPEG-2 Full HD (MPEG2 422@HL compliant) compression, the EOS C300/C300 PL employs 4:2:2 color sampling for high-resolution performance that minimizes the appearance of “jaggies” at chroma edges. Additionally, with a maximum recording rate of 50 Mbps, the camera supports the recording of high-quality video.

The camera’s video and audio recording file format adopts the industry-standard MXF (Material eXchange Format), an open source file format ideally suited for non-linear editing systems. Recording to versatile, readily available CF cards, the EOS C300/C300 PL realizes high cost-performance and, equipped with two CF card slots, makes possible the simultaneous recording of video data to two CF cards.

Canon EOS C300 Specifications

Recording/Codec

Signal System: NTSC and PAL Compression: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP Color Space: 4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording Maximum Bit Rate: 50Mbps (CBR) Canon Log Gamma: Available File Format: MXF (OP-1a)

Recording Options:

50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL 1920×1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p; True 24 (24.00) 1280×720: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p; True 24 (24.00) 35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL 1920×1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p 1280×720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p 25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 1440×1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p

Audio

Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48kHz Built-in Microphone: None External Audio Inputs: 2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings) Recording Channel Selection: Two channel recording XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12dB Recording Level Adjustment Range: – Infinity to +18dB Phantom Power: Available: +48V Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting 1KHz Tone: Available: -12, -18 or -20 dB

Image Sensor

Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel), equivalent to Super 35mm Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8mm effective screen size (6.4 x 6.4 micrometer pixel pitch) Scanning System: Progressive Number of Sensors: 1 Filter: RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array) Imaging Processor: DIGIC DV III

Effective Pixels

Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)

Total Pixels

Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340)

Max. Movie Recording Time

64GB Compact Flash (CF) card Greater capacity is possible when both are used.

25Mbps: 310 minutes 35Mbps: 225 minutes 50Mbps: 160 minutes

Lens

Interchangeable: EF mount

Focusing System

Manual; Autofocus system not available

Max. Shutter Speed

1/2000 sec

ISO Range

320 to 20,000, 1-stop or 1/3-stop

ND Filter Settings

Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, and 6 stops

White Balance

Auto, Manual, 2 Custom (2000K – 150,00K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten

Frame Rate

NTSC: 59.94P, 59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P PAL: 50P, 50i, 25P Film: 24P

Minimum Illumination

Full AUTO mode: TBA lux Manual mode: TBA lux

Illumination Correction

Compensates for each lens’ light fall-off. Lens specific data stored in firmware

Genlock Terminal

BNC (input only)

HD/SD-SDI Terminal

BNC (output only), with embedded audio

Timecode Terminals

BNC (input/output), Sync Out (BNC)

Viewfinder

0.52-inch diagonal, color 16:9 rotatable LCD +2.0 to -5.5 diopter eye adjustment

LCD Screen (Monitor Unit)

4-inch diagonal, 1.23 megapixel color 16:9 rotatable LCD 100% field of view adj. brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight

Microphone

None built-in

Recording Media

CF Card (Type 1 Only): 2 slots (Movie files); UDMA supported SD Card: 1 slot: Still images, Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata and menu settings *Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from other Canon models

USB Terminal

N/A

Video Terminal

Same as HD/SD-SDI Terminal

Audio Terminal

XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE

HDMI Terminal

Yes (Type A), output only

AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal

3.5mm stereo mini-jack

WFT Terminal

For compatible Wi-Fi Accessory

Operating Temperature Range

Performance: 32°-104°F / 0°-40°C, 85% (relative humidity) Operation: 23°-113°F / -5°-45°C, 60% (relative humidity)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

EOS C300 + Thumb Rest: 5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7 in / 133 x 179 x 171mm EOS C300 + Grip: 6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7 in / 174 x 179 x 171mm Camera + Monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in / 185 x 249 x 187mm Camera + Handle + Monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in / 185 x 284 x 301mm (not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt)

Weight (not including lens)

Main Unit: EOS C300: 3.2 lb / 1430g

Grip: 8.1 oz / 230g Monitor Unit: 1.4 lb / 620g Handle Unit: 6.3 oz / 180g Thumb Rest: 0.35 oz / 10g BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz / 220g Attachment fitting: 0.32 oz / 9g CF Cards x 2: 0.63 oz / 18g Measure hook: 0.11 oz / 3g Body Cap, Camera Cover (either type): 0.63 oz / 18g EOS C300 w/: Grip, Monitor, BP-955, 2@CF 5.6 lb / 2520g Grip, Monitor, Handle, BP-955, 2@CF 6.0 lb / 2700g