Cinema EOS Camera C300 PL
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Overview
Bringing Canon's expertise and
decades of experience designing sensors, lenses, image processing and design
to the world of motion picture capture, the EOS C300 PL camera has been
designed to meet the demanding needs of cinema industry professionals,
providing a modular, portable and eminently adaptable system of cameras,
lenses and accessories built for moviemaking in the 21st century.
Featuring a unique Super 35mm Canon CMOS sensor, revolutionary Canon DIGIC
DV III Image Processor and 50 Mbps 4:2:2 codec, the EOS C300 PL provides
outstanding cinema quality movie capture. Compact, modular and compatible
with Canon's existing line-up of EF and new EF Cinema lenses as well as
accessories from third parties, the stunningly simple to operate EOS C300 PL is
designed to please cinematographers for any production large and small, on
location or in the studio, from shoestring to Hollywood budgets.
The EOS C300 PL offers compatibility with virtually every cinema lens in
production today, while its compact and modular design and compatibility
with third-party accessories enable it to meet virtually any production need
while keeping costs down. Designed with SMPTE HD production standards, its
MPEG-2 codec is an internationally recognized standard compatible with major
NLE applications while additional features such as Canon Log ensure seamless
integration with existing production workflows, making post-production easy.
And with an entire support infrastructure designed to help you get the most
from your equipment before, during and after production, the EOS C300 PL is
ready to go to work.
Optional Accessories
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Product Code: C300PL
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Uncompressed HD Video Monitor / Recorder |
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Convergent Design Odyssey 7
Odyssey 7
is a professional 7.7” OLED monitor with high-end monitor features,
including Waveform, Zebras, Histogram, Vectorscope, Focus Assist,
False Color, Timecode Display and Audio Level Meters, and 1:1 Pixel
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Optional Accessories
Kipon
Adapter Ring |
Nikon-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
Canon FD-Canon EOS Mount Adapter
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Leica R-Canon EOS Mount
Adapter |
Hasselblad-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
Voigtlander Retina DKL-Canon
EOS Mount Adapter |
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M42-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
Contax/Yashica-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
NO IMAGE
Mamiya 645-Canon EOS Mount
Adapter |
NO IMAGE
Pentax 67-Canon EOS Mount
Adapter |
Pentax K-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
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Pentax 645-Canon EOS Mount
Adapter |
Minolta MD-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
Nikon G-Canon EOS Mount Adapter |
Olympus OM-Canon EOS Mount
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Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
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New Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
Modeled on the Super 35mm 3-perf motion picture film standard, the Canon
CMOS sensor has an active image size of 24.4 x 13.5mm. It uses 3840 (H) x
2160 (V) photosites to perform the crucial optoelectronic transformation of
digital imaging. Each photosite is a generous 6.4 x 6.4 micrometers in area
and each has a microlens that ensures the highest efficiency in light
transfer to the individual photodiode. Proprietary technologies within the
photosite simultaneously lower the image sensor noise floor while enhancing
the photon capacity of the photodiode - a combination that assures superb
dynamic range. The image sensor employs an innovative readout technique that
delivers full bandwidth individual RGB video components without the need for
any debayering algorithms. Each of these components has a 1920 (H) x 1080
(V) sampling structure at up to 60 frames. From these original video
components, a 1080-line 60i format or a 1280 (H) x 720 (V) at 60P HD format
are selectively derived.
Wide Dynamic Range
The EOS C300 PL incorporates the first Canon CMOS sensor designed specifically
for high frame rate motion pictures, offering not only high resolution and
shallow depth-of-field but also high sensitivity with low noise. Working
together, Canon's Super 35mm sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor achieve
a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio that enables recordings with great
detail and dynamic range even in minimal light.
Canon Log Gamma
Shooting in Canon Log mode, cinematographers can set the camera exposure
value using their customary light meter practices. Canon Log is a special
nonlinear transfer function embodied within the DIGIC DV III RGB video
processing system. This transfer function is specifically designed to
facilitate the post-production of digital images originating in Cinema EOS
in a manner similar to the post-production of images digitally transferred
from motion picture film (the contemporary DI process). By managing the
disposition of quantization bits, Canon Log ensures excellent tonal
reproduction within both highlight and low-light regions of a given digital
image - maintaining a total dynamic range of 800%. These sophisticated video
grading processes restructure a new digital representation achieving a
sought-after creative look on a quality reference display.
Low Light/High ISO Ability
A dark and stormy night? With the EOS C300 PL, it's no problem. The combination
of sensor and image processor render an extraordinary signal-to-noise ratio
and as such make shooting at high ISO (up to ISO 16000) a breeze.
Reduced Rolling Shutter and Moiré
Artifacting
The EOS C300 PL uses enhanced signal processing to minimize rolling shutter
skews and to reduce moiré artifacts. A high-speed readout significantly
reduces the subjective visibility of the vertical skewing on fast-moving
horizontal subjects, a typical pitfall of the CMOS image sensor neutralized
by Canon technology.
Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
Designed and built by Canon for the highest HD RGB processing, the DIGIC DV
III Image Processor uses proprietary circuits and architecture to deliver
the highest image quality at the highest speeds, with low power consumption
and minimal heat output. It processes the RGB representations originated in
the single CMOS sensor of the camera into three channels (Red, Blue and
Green) to maintain the rich resolution and clean color fidelity formerly
possible only in three-chip sensor designs.
Canon XF Codec
XF Codec Image Quality
To create digital files robust enough for major post-production, the EOS
C300 PL delivers the highest image quality with its XF Codec - the same codec
used by other Canon XF - professional camcorders. With 4:2:2 color sampling,
image files have double the vertical resolution of color components created
with 4:2:0 color sampling, minimizing jagged edges between red and blue and
ensuring ample quality for chroma key compositing with green screens. Thanks
to the Canon XF Codec and the EOS C300 PL's superior resolution, original color
quality and cinematic look will hold up through post-production - with
results that meet or exceed the filmmakers expectations.
 Fully Compatible with a Wide Variety of PL-mount Lenses
Canon EOS C300 PL with PL-Lens Mount
Designed to integrate into existing production setups, the EOS C300 PL is
fully compatible with a wide variety of industry-standard PL-mount lenses,
ensuring the finest in today's technology and operability will work
seamlessly with trusted optics already in the filmmakers possession.
Compatibility with Canon's existing PL mount lenses means filmmakers can
take advantage of the brilliant new optical designs Canon has developed for
the Cinema market.
Canon's amazing CN-E PL mount zoom lenses deliver superlative performance
for large-scale, big budget movie productions. The PL CN-E series is 4K
ready and comes in two models: Wide Angle CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L S/SP and
Telephoto CN-E30-300 T2.95-3.7 L S/SP.
Canon EF Cinema Zoom Lenses (PL-mount)
Canon's EF Cinema Zoom lenses offers unrivaled optical performance for
demanding high-end productions, available in both EF and PL mount
configurations. With fluorite, aspherical lens elements and advanced optical
design, these unequalled EF Cinema Zoom lenses are capable of 4K-image
reproduction. The wide-angle CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L S/SP provides
industry-leading breadth of range; the telephoto CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L
S/SP rivals best-in-class zoom magnification and telephoto focal length.
Together these lenses cover the range most commonly used in cinema shooting.
Ergonomics & Design
Designed with Filmmakers in Mind
With everything a cinematographer needs, the EOS C300 PL comes ready to
produce. A logical layout of buttons and dials make operation simple. A lock
switch turns off all controls except the recording button and function
buttons. Small ridges between the buttons help prevent activating functions
by mistake. A backlit display panel is great for low-light viewing. A tally
lamp is clearly visible from the side or behind the camera.
What's in the Box
-EOS C300 PL Body (with Grip/Camera cover R-F-3)
-Monitor unit
-Handle unit
-Battery Pack BP-955 (also available as optional accessory)
-Battery Charger CG-940 (also available as optional accessory)
-Compact Power Adapter CA-940 (also available as optional accessory)
-Eye Cup
-Viewfinder Cap
-Thumb rest
-Tripod base TB-1
-WFT Attachment
-Measuring Hook
-AC Cable x2
-DC Cable (for CA-940)
-Shoulder Strap SS-1200
-XF Utilities Disc Ver. 3.0
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Standard Definition or High
Definition
High Definition
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V
DC (DC-IN)
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
1920x1080:
59.94i/29.97p/23.98p;
50i/25p; True 24 (24.00)
1280x720:
59.94i/29.97p/23.98p;
50p/25p; True 24 (24.00)
35Mbps (VBR)
4:2:0 MP@HL
1920x1080:
59.94i/29.97p/23.98p;
50i/25p
1280x720:
59.94p/29.97p/23.98p;
50p/25p
25Mbps (CBR)
4:2:0 MP@H14
1440x1080:
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: PL 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
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including lens hood, eyecup,
grip belt)
Weight (not including lens)
Main Unit:
EOS C300 PL: 3.6 lb /
1630g
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 PL w/:
Grip, Monitor, BP-955, 2@CF
6.0 lb / 2720g
Grip, Monitor, Handle,
BP-955, 2@CF 6.4 lb / 2900g
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