Overview
Leave No Story Untold.
Bringing Canon's expertise and decades of experience
designing sensors, lenses, image processing and design to the world of motion
picture capture, the CANON EOS C300 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
movie making 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 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 is designed to please cinematographers for any production large and small,
on location or in the studio, from shoestring to Hollywood budgets.
- The CANON EOS C300 has a Canon EF lens mount and is compatible
with all of Canon's new EF Cinema lenses and current EF lenses, including
compact primes, super telephotos, specialty tilt-shift, macro and fisheye -
over 60 in all. 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 is ready
to go to work.
Features:
- 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.
The EOS C300 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.
ISO range now up to 80,000 with firmware update now
available.
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, 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 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 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'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 New & Existing EF-mount Lenses
- Canon EOS C300 with EF-Lens Mount
To integrate easily into the working style and equipment
array of film crews and production houses, the EOS C300 with a Canon EF-lens
mount is completely compatible with all of Canon's EF lenses, including compact
primes, super telephotos, specialty Tilt-Shift, Macro and Fisheye lenses - over
60 in all.
A unique combination of the world's most advanced optical,
microelectronic, and precision manufacturing technologies, the Canon's EF
lenses, compatible with the EOS C300, are perfected in Canon's laboratories and
proven in the field. Whatever the application, whatever the budget, there are
Canon EF lenses perfect for nearly every scenario. Their compatibility not only
affords the Cinema EOS access to some of the finest optics on the market, it
opens up myriad possibilities with Canon's superlative specialty lenses,
including a range of Tilt-Shift lenses, Close-up lenses and even Canon's
amazing EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye Zoom.
Canon EF Cinema lenses are designed and engineered to meet
or exceed the exacting standards of working professionals. Every Canon EF
Cinema lens is designed to fulfill contemporary 4K production standards,
surpassing the performance requirements of any HD imaging system. Zoom lenses
feature large aspherical lens elements to achieve sharp, consistent images in
every shooting situation. Geared inner focusing minimizes focus-induced changes
in the angle of view, rendering focus breathing virtually zero. The 11-blade
aperture diaphragms ensure smooth out-of-focus areas and beautiful bokeh - and
innovative glass construction counteracts barrel expansion and contraction to
avoid temperature-induced marking discrepancies. EF Cinema lenses provide
markings on angled surfaces on both sides of the barrel, making it easy to read
focus and aperture settings from behind or either side of the camera. Focus
markings can be switched from standard labeling to metric. Control rings are
designed to maintain the proper amount of resistance with consistent operating
torque. EF Cinema lenses share uniform gear position, diameter and rotation
angle as well as front lens diameters, enabling the film crew to quickly change
to another Canon zoom or prime lens or compatible third-party accessories like
matte boxes and rods without adjustments.
Broad Compatibility with EOS Cameras
- The versatility of the Canon Cinema EOS approach also makes
it compatible with more cinema optics than any other camera system. EF-mount EF
Cinema Prime lenses are compatible with Canon EOS DSLRs - including full-frame
models like the EOS-1D X and the EOS 5D Mark II as well as cameras like the EOS
7D and EOS 60D and their APS-C sized sensors.
Canon EF Cinema Zoom Lenses
- Canon's Cinema EF Zoom lenses offer 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 Cinema EF 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.
Canon EF Cinema Prime Lenses
- The brilliant series of Cinema EF Prime lenses offers
spectacular 4K-image quality in lightweight, compact designs. Three models for
EF mount cameras - CN-E24mm T1.5 L F, CN-E50mm T1.3 L F, and CN-E85mm T1.3 L F
- offer consistent form factors and marking optimized for motion picture
production. Whether you shoot with a Canon EOS C300 or EOS DSLR, the compact
and consistent lens design makes for excellent handling. Audiences will also
love the results from the 11-blade aperture diaphragms, fast t-stops and proven
Canon lens elements.
- Additional lenses are already under development, reflecting
Canon's commitment to offer the broadest range of professional cinema lenses to
meet filmmaker's needs, now and in the future.
Ergonomics & Design
- Designed with Filmmakers in Mind
With everything a cinematographer needs, the EOS C300 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.
- Compact and Modular Design
The EOS C300 body is surprisingly small (5.24" x
7.0" x 6.7") and easily hand-held at just over 3 lbs. There is a
bright 1.55 megapixel electronic viewfinder that comes bundled with a removable
combination 4-inch, 1.23 megapixel monitor and control panel. The camera also
has a removable hand grip with a control dial and function buttons for
hand-held shooting in DSLR style - or remove it and use the supplied thumb rest
for completely stripped down shooting. The EOS C300 has a manually-operated
built-in Neutral Density glass filter offering 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64th steps of
filtering. Hand-held or using a tripod, on location or in the studio, even on
3-D rigs, the EOS C300 fits shooting situations that are challenging for larger
cameras.
- Ultra High Resolution EVF
The EOS C300 features a 0.52-inch, 1.55 Megapixel Color EVF
and approximately 100% field of view coverage for comfortable viewing and
accurate judgment of composition, focus and color. The angle of the viewfinder
is adjustable for additional user comfort.
CF Memory Card Recording
- For versatility and reliability, the EOS C300's recording
and terminal specifications are completely compatible with the prevailing
industry standards. It records to CF cards through dual slots. From a cost and
reliability standpoint, CF cards have no equal. Solid state, and easy to find,
2 hours of 4:2:2 50 Mbps footage can be recorded on two reusable and hot
swappable 32 GB CF cards with ease. It's even possible to record to two CF
cards simultaneously and relay-record for uninterrupted shots and copy from one
card to another.
Multiple Recording Formats and Advanced Recording
- With the realities of production in mind, the EOS C300 can
record in a number of different modes, resolutions and frame rates, delivering
quality recordings perfect for any application. 24.00p mode matches the exact
frame rates of film cameras, so there's no need for time-consuming frame-rate
conversion. And the camera can shoot in both PAL and NTSC modes at 50 Mbps
(CBR), 35 Mbps (VBR) and 25 Mbps (CBR) with a range of settings for resolution,
color, frame rate and recording time. Whether shooting with the expectation of
significant editing and post-production, recording for compatibility with HDV
editing, or simply creating the longest possible HD image files, the EOS C300
camera will perform flawlessly.
High-Speed, Slow-Motion, Time-Lapse and Stop-Motion
- Beyond the advantages of file-based recording, the EOS C300
offers a number of creative possibilities in post-production. By capturing
fewer frames per second, the camera can transform normal action into intense
high-speed motion up to 60x. By capturing more frames per second, the camera
can slow down motion to 1/2.5x at 720p. The EOS C300 can also be programmed to
record a set number of frames at defined intervals for amazing time-lapse
photography - and a frame-recording feature is perfect for stop-frame
animation.
Connectivity
- To connect to external monitors, switchers, VTRs and NLE
systems with SDI inputs, the EOS C300 features industry-standard HD-SDI Output,
Genlock, and Timecode terminals plus audio terminals with Linear PCM recording.
Timecode and Genlock enable synchronized multiple camera capture, perfect for
multiple camera shots, 3D acquisition and more. The HD-SDI Sync terminal can be
switched to output to HD Sync, HD Y, Black Burst, and Composite.
Full Manual Control and Focusing Aids
- Providing the cinematographer with everything they need in
the palm of their hands, the EOS C300 comes ready to produce. The cameras have
a Waveform Monitor (WFM) function that shows the overall brightness of a scene,
with RGB Parade Display to view red, green and blue brightness or Spot Display
to isolate the luminance distribution of a chosen area. The Vectorscope (VS)
display shows real-time hue and saturation levels. For sharp focus, the EOS
C300 camera has two peaking modes and a magnified focus assist function. An
Edge Monitor Focus Assist provides both a waveform representing the overall
degree of focus and a red waveform that represents focus in three specific
areas displayed on the camera's 4" LCD monitor. To maintain proper
highlight exposure, it offers a zebra bar feature as well. It's all in the
camera.
WFT Wireless Remote Control over Wi-Fi
- Offering a new level of mobility, the Canon Wireless File
Transmitter WFT-E6A opens up a world of wireless options to the EOS filmmaker.
The EOS C300 camera comes preconfigured so that camera settings can be viewed
and controlled on third party devices with web browsers, including computers,
smartphones and tablets without the need for additional in-camera software.
With the WFT-E6A module the camera can be controlled from up to 150 feet away
over an 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless network. The WFT-E6A enables superior camera
control: users can start and stop recording; adjust focus, white balance, gain
and other parameters; and adjust the aperture of Canon EF lenses. This offers
huge potential for specialty applications where cameras must be controlled
remotely such as nature documentaries or reality TV. It also enables input
marking for metadata; and offers a live view of the composition. It supports
incorporating GPS information into the file metadata - useful for general
cinematic applications, and essential for expedition filmmakers. A basic window
mode even enables use with the Apple iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®, as well as
with handheld devices operating the Android™ operating system.
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What's in the Box?
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