Effective Pixels
3840 x 2460 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels
Total Pixels
4216 x 2340 pixels; Approx. 9.86 megapixels
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
Super 35; 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal); 6.4 µm cell pitch
Scanning System
Progressive
Number of Sensors
1
Filter
RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)
Imaging Processor
Digic DV III
Interchangeable Lens System
Choice of PL or EF mounts for compatibility with a wide variety of lens systems.
Zoom/Focus Preset
N/A
Shockless Zoom
N/A
Digital Teleconverter
N/A
ND Filter
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 1/64. 1/16, and 1,4
Iris Dial
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 Modes
Manual
Metering Modes
N/A
Gain
Normal Setting -6dB to 30 dB
Fine Setting 0dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments
ISO
320 to 80,000
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
N/A
Shockless Gain
N/A
Exposure Compensation/AE Shift
N/A
Shutter Modes
3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan
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 -250.70 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 1/4or 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 Settings
Manual
Autofocus System
N/A
AF Modes
None
Signal System
NTSC and PAL
Compression
8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
Maximum Bit rate
50Mbps (CBR)
Recording Options
Recording Options
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Mode
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Resolution
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Frame Rate
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50 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL
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1920 x1080
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59.94i/29.98p/23.98p
50i/25p
True 24 (24.00) |
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1280 x 720
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59.94p/29.98p/23.98p
50p/25p
True 24 (24.00) |
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35 Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL
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1920 x1080
1440 x 1080
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59.94i/29.98p/23.98p
50i/25p |
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1280 x 720
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59.94p/29.98p/23.98p
50p/25p |
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25 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14
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1440 x1080
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59.94i/29.98p/23.98p
50i/25p |
Recording Time
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Memory capacity (CF Card)
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Bit rate
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50 Mbps
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35 Mbps
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25 Mbps
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2GB
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5 minutes
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5 minutes
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10 minutes
|
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4GB
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10 minutes
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10 minutes
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20 minutes
|
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8GB
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20 minutes
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25 minutes
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40 minutes
|
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16GB
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40 minutes
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55 minutes
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80 minutes
|
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32GB
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80 minutes
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110 minutes
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155 minutes
|
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64GB
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160 minutes
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225 minutes
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310 minutes
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Recording Media
CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA supported
SD Card (Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported; MMC Cards are not supported
*Custom Picture Data and settings is not compatible with data from others Canon models
File Format
MXF (OP-1a)
File System
FAT 32
Maximum Clip Number
999 (per media)
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: (3.5 mm diameter)
Recording Channel 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 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; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB
Limiter
Available
Recording Level Adjustment Range
– Infinity to +18dB
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
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
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
Available; Records at a different frame rate then the playback rate allowing for fast and slow motion effects:
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Mode
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Resolution
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Playback Rate
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Record Rate
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50 Mbps
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1920 x 1080
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29.97p/23.98p/24.00p
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1-30
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50i/25p
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1-25
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1280 x 720
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59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p
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1-60
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50p/25p
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1-50
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35 Mbps
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1920 x 1080
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29.97p/23.98p/24.00p
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1-30
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50i/25p
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1-25
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1280 x 720
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59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p
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1-60
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50p/25p
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1-50
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25 Mbps
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1440 x 1080
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29.97p/23.98p
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1-30
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All specifications are preliminary, and based on Canon Inc.’s standard test methods
All specifications subject to change without prior notice.
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
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/6 m/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.
Time code
*Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
*Dropframe works with NTSC models only and is not available in 24P
Time Code Modes
Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame available
Auto White Balance (AWB)
Not Available
White Balance
Kelvin Setting 2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments
White Balance Presets
Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K); Kelvin
White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9)
Custom Picture Settings
23 Custom Picture settings
A total of nine 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 presets:
C8: Cinema – Suited for giving recorded media a film tone.
C9: EOS Standard – Used to match the quality of DSLR video shot in EOS standard mode
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
59.94 Hz Mode: 0.3 Lux
(f/1.2, 24 dB, 29.97p, 1/30 sec.)
50.00 Hz Mode: 0.25 Lux
(f/1.2, 24 dB, 25p, 1/25 sec.)
Sensitivity
F9 (ISO 640 (0db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/59.94i mode)
F10 (ISO 640 (0db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/50.00i mode)
S/N Ratio
ISO 850, Using Canon Log Gamma)
54B (Typical, 1920×1080
Dynamic Range
During Normal Shooting: 300%
*With Canon Log Gamma: 800%
*ISO 850 or above – gain 2.5dB or above
Type
0.52-inch Color (1,555,000 dots)
Viewing Angle Adjustment
Available; Viewing Angle can be adjusted up and down 60°
Diopter Adjustment Range
+2.0 to -5.5
EVF Adjustments
Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Backlight (Normal or Bright)
Type
Rotating 4 inch Wide Screen Color LCD Display (1,230,000 dots) on detachable controller
Display Adjustments
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Backlight (Normal or Bright)
HD/SD SDI
Yes (with embedded audio);
HD 4:2:2(YCbCr) 1920×1080: 60i/50i, 1280×720: 60p/50p; SD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 640×480: 60i/50i
BNC Connector, output only
SD-SDI:
NTSC 480i/PAL 576i: Compliant with SMPTE 259M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMPTE 272M
Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMPTE 12M
HD-SDI: (Compliant with SMPTE 292M)
1080i/720p: Compliant with SMPTE 292M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMPTE 299M
Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMPTE 12M
Time code In/Out
Yes; BNC Connector (Input and Output)
Genlock
Yes; BNC Connector (Input Only)
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)
Headphone Jack
Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Terminals
Available (Fully LANC Compatible)
USB Connector
N/A
CCU
N/A
Power Terminal
DC in on camera (no need for “Dummy Battery”)
Battery
BP-9 Series
Compact Power Adapter
CA-940
Tripod Adapter
Canon TA-100
Tripod Adapter Base
Canon TB-1
Zoom Remote Controller
Canon ZR 2000
Wi-Fi Adapter
WFT-E6A
Dimensions
C300 (Body plus Thumb Rest):
Approx. 5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7 in (133 x 179 x 171 mm)
C300 (Body plus Grip):
Approx. 6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7 in (174 x 179 x 171 mm)
The following is the same for both models:
C300 + Monitor Unit: Approx. 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in (185 x 249 x187 mm)
C300 + Handle Unit + Monitor Unit: Approx. 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in ( 185 x 284 x 301 mm)
Main Unit Weight
C300 Body: Approx. 3.2 lb. (1430 g)
C300 PL Body: Approx. 3.6 lb. (1630 g)
Grip: Approx. 8.1 oz. (230 g)
Handle Unit: Approx. 6.3 oz. (180 g)
Total Equipped Weight
C300: Approx. 5.6 lb. (2520 g)*
C300: Approx. 6.0 lb. (2700 g)**
* Weights for both models include the grip, monitor unit, BP-955, 2x CF cards.
** Weights for both models include the grip, monitor unit, Handel 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
