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PRODUCT INFO
| Effective Pixels | 3840 x 2460 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | 4206 × 2340; Approx. 9.84 megapixels |
| Sensor Type | CMOS sensor (single-panel) equivalent to Super 35 mm |
| 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 | PL Mount (No contacts: No communication between body and lens) |
| 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 | (1) Manual exposure based on shutter setting, *iris setting, ISO/gainsetting and ND filter setting (2) Push auto iris control / Auto iris control(metering system selection/AE shift possible) * The iris cannot be set for the PL lens using the functions on the body. |
| Gain | Normal -6 dB to 42 dB Fine setting 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments |
| ISO | 320 to 80,000 1-stop setting or 1/3-stop setting |
| 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 Control | Manual Focus/One-Shot AF/ Continuous AF (AF is dependent on interchangeable lens) |
| Signal System | NTSC and PAL |
| Compression | 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP |
| Maximum Bit rate | 50Mbps (CBR) |
| Recording Options | Recording Options |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) *Drop frame 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 |
| 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, 1920x1080 |
| 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) 1920x1080: 60i/50i, 1280x720: 60p/50p; SD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 640x480: 60i/50i BNC Connector, output only SD-SDI: NTSC 480i/PAL 576i: Compliant with SMTPE 259M Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 272M Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMTPE 12M HD-SDI: (Compliant with SMTPE 292M) 1080i/720p: Compliant with SMTPE 292M Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 299M Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMTPE 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) |
| 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 PL (Body plus Thumb Rest): Approx. 5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0 in (133 x 179 x 177 mm) C300 PL (Body plus Grip): Approx. 6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0 in (174 x 179 x 177 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 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 PL: Approx 6.0 lb. (2720 g)* C300 PL: Approx 6.4 lb. (2900 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 |
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