Image Sensor | 1x CMOS sensor, equivalent to 3-perf Super 35mm 24.6 x 13.8mm effective size (6.4 x 6.4µm pixel pitch) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 Mp (3840 x 2160) |
Total Pixels | Approx. 9.84 Mp (4206 x 2340) |
Scanning System | Progressive |
Filter | RGB primary color filter (Bayer array) |
DSP | DIGIC DV III |
Lens Mount | EF |
LCD Screen | 4" diagonal, 1.23 megapixel color 16:9 rotatable LCD 100% field of view Adjust brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight (normal or bright) A total of 27 display functions can be turned on and off |
Viewfinder | 0.52" diagonal, color 16:9 LCD, 1,555,000 dots +2.0 to -5.5 diopter eye adjustment 100% field of view Viewing angle can be adjusted up and down 60° A total of 27 display functions can be turned on and off |
Signal System | NTSC/PAL |
Compression | 8-bit MPEG-2 Long GOP (Canon XF codec) |
Color Space | 4:2:2 at 50 Mb/s recording |
File Format | MXF (OP-1a) |
Recording Formats | 50 Mb/s (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL 1920 x 1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p; true 24p (24.00) 1280 x 720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p; true 24p (24.00) 35 Mb/s (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL 1920 x 1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p 1280 x 720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p 25 Mb/s (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 1440 x 1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p |
Recording Media | CF Card (Type 1 Only): 2x slots (Movie files); UDMA supported SD Card: 1x slot: still images, custom picture data, clip metadata, and menu settings |
Recording Time | With 64 GB CompactFlash (CF) card (greater capacity is possible when both card slots are used): 25 Mb/s: 310 min 35 Mb/s: 225 min 50 Mb/s: 160 min Up to 999 clips can be recorded per card |
Audio Recording | Linear PCM; 2-channel; 16-bit; 48 kHz |
Built-In Microphone | None |
Audio Inputs | 2x XLR inputs (auto and manual level settings), switchable between mic/line -12, -6, 0, or +12 dB XLR trimming 1x 3.5mm microphone jack |
Channel Selection | 2-channel recording |
Recording Levels | -∞ to +18dB |
Phantom Power | Available: +48V |
Headphone Output Level | 16 settings; volume is muted at lowest setting |
Tone | 1 KHz tone available; -12, -18, or -20 dB |
Focusing System | Manual; autofocus system not available |
Iris Control | Iris dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF lenses with electronic iris control |
Exposure Modes | Manual |
Gain | Manual: Normal setting -6 dB to 30 dB |
Shutter Modes | OFF, Speed, Angle, Slow Shutter, Clear Scan |
Shutter Speed | 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: 59.94-250.70 Hz 29.97p: 1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97-250.70 Hz 23.98p/24p: 1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97-250.70 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: 50.00-250.70 Hz 25p: 1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 25.00-250.70 Hz |
Shutter Angle | 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 |
ISO Range | 320 to 80,000, 1-stop or 1/3-stop |
Built-in ND Filter | Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear or 2, 4, or 6 stops |
White Balance | Auto, manual, 2 custom (2000-15,000K in 100K increments), daylight (5400K), tungsten (3200K) |
Exposure & Focus Aids | Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode |
Playback | Index Displays: Index Display, Normal, "OK Mark" Index, "Check Mark" Index, "Shot Mark" Index, Expand Index, Photo Index Clip Playback: Forward Search (5x, 15x, 60x), Reverse Search (5x, 15x, 60x), 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 |
Frame Rates | 50 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080 Record Rate: 1-30 fps (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1-25 fps (Playback Rate: 50i/25p) 50 Mb/s: 1280 x 720 Record Rate: 1-60 fps (Playback Rate: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1-50 fps (Playback Rate:50p/25p) 35 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080 Record Rate: 1-30 fps (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1-25 fps (Playback Rate: 50i/25p) 35 Mb/s: 1280 x 720 Record Rate: 1-60 fps (Playback Rate: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p) Record Rate: 1-50 fps (Playback Rate:50p/25p) 25 Mb/s: 1440 x 1080 Record Rate: 1-30 fps (Playback Rate: 29.97p/23.98p) |
Interval Recording | Interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second to 10 minutes (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/20/30/40/50 sec; 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 min) 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 | 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 Buffer | 3 sec cache (video & audio) |
Still Capture | 1920 x 1080 images captured to SD card |
Custom Picture | 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 CP7, CP8 and CP9 ship with the following preset: C7: Video.C - Intended for recording media for playback on consumer TVs. The setting minimizes noise in the dark areas and improves contrast by tightening up on black C8: Cine.V - Suited for giving recorded media a film tone C9: Cine.F - Used for when recorded media will be transferred to film |
Custom Function | 9 total functions available |
Assignable Buttons | 15; can be assigned from among 30 functions |
Color Bars | Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected |
Dynamic Range | Up to 800% with Canon Log gamma and ISO 850 (+2.5 dB) and above |
Minimum Illumination | Full Auto Mode: Not specified by manufacturer Manual Mode: Not specified by manufacturer |
Illumination Correction | Compensates for each light fall-off of each lens. Lens-specific data stored in firmware |
Video Outputs | HD/SD-SDI: 1x BNC (output only), with embedded audio HD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 1920 x 1080: 60i/50i, 1280 x 720: 60p/50p SD 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 640 x 480: 60i/50i 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 Composite: 1x BNC (same as above) HDMI: 1x Type A |
Headphone Connector | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
Genlock | BNC (input only) Adjustment Range: -1023 to +1023 |
Timecode | BNC (input/output) Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF) Time Code Modes: Regen, Record Run, Free Run, and External Source |
Sync | BNC connector (output) HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) HD-Y signals (HD-Y) Black Burst signal Composite |
Remote | 2.5mm LANC-compatible terminal |
Wi-Fi | WFT terminal for compatible Wi-Fi accessory |
Power Supply | 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC input) |
Operating Temperature | Performance: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), 85% relative humidity Operation: 23 to 113°F (-5 to 45°C), 60% relative humidity |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | EOS C300 + Thumb Rest: 5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7" (133 x 179 x 171mm) EOS C300 + Grip: 6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7" (174 x 179 x 171mm) Camera + Monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4" (185 x 249 x 187mm) Camera + Handle + Monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9" (185 x 284 x 301mm) |
Weight (without Lens) | EOS C300: 3.2 lb (1.43 kg) Grip: 8.1 oz (230 g) Monitor Unit: 1.4 lb (620 g) Handle Unit: 6.3 oz (180 g) Thumb Rest: 0.35 oz (10 g) BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz (220 g) Attachment Fitting: 0.32 oz (9 g) 2x CF Cards (not included): 0.63 oz (18 g) Measure Hook: 0.11 oz (3 g) Body Cap, Camera Cover (either type): 0.63 oz (18 g) EOS C300 with Grip, Monitor, BP-955 & 2x CF Cards: 5.6 lb (2.52 kg) EOS C300 with Grip, Monitor, Handle, BP-955 & 2x CF Cards: 6.0 lb (2.70 kg) |