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PRODUCT INFO
Effective Pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels |
Total Pixels | 4206 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 | EF-mount for compatibility with EF, EF-S and EOS EF Cinema lens systems. |
ND Filter | Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops |
Iris Dial | Manual setting in 1/2-step increments, 1/3-step increments or fine Push auto iris control |
Peripheral Illumination Correction | Available |
Exposure Modes | Manual; Push Auto Iris Control (metering system selection/AE shift possible) |
Metering Modes | Available (Standard Center Weighted, Spotlight, Backlight) |
Gain | Normal Setting -6dB to 30 dB TBD Fine Setting 0dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments |
ISO | 320 to 80,000 in 1/3 stop increments |
Exposure Compensation/AE Shift | Available |
Shutter Modes | 3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan Speed setting can be set in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments |
Shutter Speed Range | 59.94i/: 1/60 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: ¼, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; CS: 59.94 Hz - 250.27 Hz PF30: 1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: ¼, 1/8; CS: 29.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 23.98p/PF24: 1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 50i: 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 - 250.78 Hz PF25: 1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 25.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz |
Shutter Angle Settings | 59.94i: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 PF30: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 23.98p/PF24: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 50i: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 PF25: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 |
Iris (Aperture) Range | Lens Dependent |
Focus Settings | Manual; One-Shot AF |
Autofocus System | Available; AF is dependent on interchangeable lenses TTL-Video Signal Sensing System |
AF Modes | One-Shot AF * The focusing operation is disabled at shutter speeds slower than 1/8 in 59.94 Hz mode and 1/6 in 50 Hz mode |
Compression | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Maximum Bit rate | 24Mbps |
Recording Options | Recording Options |
Recording Media | SD Card x2 (Video, 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 | AVCHD |
File System | FAT 32 |
Maximum Clip Number | 999 (per media) |
Recording Format | 24 Mbps Mode: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz All Other Modes: Dolby Digital AC3 |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo Microphone built in to Handle Unit |
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, +6dB or +12 dB |
Limiter | Available |
Recording Level Adjustment Range | - Infinity to +18dB, Automatic Separate controls for internal and externally connected microphones. |
Phantom Power | Available; +48V |
Headphone Adjustment | 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting |
Built-in Speaker | Yes; 16 level settings |
1KHz Tone | Available; -12, -18, or -20 dB |
Playback | Index Displays: Index Display 3x4, Normal, "OK Mark" Index, "Check Mark" Index, "Shot Mark" Index, Expand Index, Photo Index HD Clip Playback: Normal, Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Forward Skip, Reverse Skip SD Clip Playback: Normal Playback Playback Functions: Inter-media Copy (Single Clip, All Clips); Clip Delete (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip) HD -> SD Conversion (SD Format: MPEG-2; 9 Mbps) Still Image Playback: index, single playback, erasure, protect |
Slow and Fast Motion Recording | Not Available |
Special Recording Functions | Relay Recording; Double-Slot Recording |
Photo Recording Mode | Available; Images captured to SD Card; Images can be captured during Record, Pause and Playback modes. |
Waveform Monitor | Available; 2 Modes (Standard and RGB Component) |
Exposure/Focus Aids | Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern*, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode |
Pre-Record | Yes, 3 seconds cache (Audio and Video) |
Scan Reverse | Available (Horizontal, vertical, or both can be selected) |
Time code | Drop Frame (DF)* or Non-Drop Frame (NDF) *NTSC-60i, PF30, and PF24 modes only |
Time Code Modes | Regen, Record Run, Free Run |
Auto White Balance (AWB) | Available |
White Balance Presets | AWB, Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K); Kelvin; Set A; Set B White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9) |
Custom Picture Settings | Available; 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 Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level Custom Pictures CP7, CP8 and CP9 ship with the following preset: C7: EOS Standard - The image quality obtained when "Standard" is selected as the picture style on an EOS DSLR. C8: Wide DR - The video setting applies a gamma setting (Wide DR Gamma) which can achieve a wide dynamic range while maintaining color values suitable for video without the need for post production processing C9: Cinema - Applies Canon Log Gamma and Color Matrix. This setting is ideal when post-production image processing is planned. |
Custom Functions | Available, 9 total functions |
Custom Display | Available; 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 |
Color Bars | Available; 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 lens, 24 dB, 29.97p, 1/30s) 50.00 Hz Mode: 0.25 Lux (f/1.2 lens, 24 dB, 25.00p, 1/25s) |
Sensitivity | F9 (2000 lux, ISO 640/0 dB, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/59.94i mode) F10 (2000 lux, ISO 640/0 dB, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/50i mode) |
S/N Ratio | 59.94 Hz Mode: 54db (Typical) (1920x1080/27.97P, Canon Log, ISO 850) 50.00 Hz Mode: 54dB (Typical) (1920x1080/25.00p, Canon Log, ISO 850) |
Dynamic Range | During Normal Shooting: 300% *With Canon Log Gamma or Wide DR Gamma: 800% *ISO 850 or above - gain 2.5dB or above |
Type | 0.24-inch Color (1,555,000 pixels - 960x540) |
Diopter Adjustment Range | +2.0 to -5.5 |
EVF Adjustments | Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Backlight |
Type | Rotating 3.5 inch Wide Screen Color LCD Display (922,000 pixels - 640x480) on camera body |
Display Adjustments | Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Backlight (Normal or Bright) |
Time code In/Out | Output through HDMI |
HDMI | Yes (Type A) |
Audio Input Terminal | 2 - Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level) on handle unit 3.5mm Microphone terminal on main body |
Headphone Jack | Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
Remote Terminals | Available (Fully LANC Compatible) |
Power Terminal | Battery Pack: 7.4V DC in: 8.4V |
Battery | BP-9 Series |
Compact Power Adapter | CA-930 (Supplied) |
Tripod Adapter | Canon TA-100 |
Tripod Adapter Base | Canon TB-1 |
Zoom Remote Controller | Canon ZR2000 |
Dimensions | Camera Body plus Thumb Rest: Approx. 5.3(w) x 6.7(h) x 5.1d(d) in. (135(w) x 170(h)h x 129(d)d mm) Camera Body plus Grip: Approx. 7.2(w) x 6.7(h) x 5.1(d) in. (182(w) x 170(h) x 129(d) mm) Camera Body plus Thumb Rest and Handle Unit: Approx. 5.6(w) x 11.1(h) x 9.3(d) in. (142(w) x 281(h) x 236(d) mm) |
Main Unit Weight | C100 Body: Approx. 2.2 lb. / 1020 g (excluding thumbrest) Grip: Approx. 8.1 oz. / 230 g Handle Unit: Approx. 12.7 oz. / 360 g BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz / 220 g SD Cards x 2: 0.14 oz / 4 g Body Cap : Approx. 0.6 oz / 17 g Thumbrest : Approx. 0.35 oz / 10 g |
Total Equipped Weight | C100: Approx. 4.0 lb. (1835 g) (Weight includes the Grip, hook, Handle Unit, BP-955, 2x SD cards.) C100: Approx. 3.3 lb. (1475 g) (Weight includes the Grip, hook, BP-955, 2x SD 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, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean |
Time and Date | Automatic Calendar range January 1st, 2010 through December 31, 2035 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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