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Canon EOS C300 Mark II PL

Canon has unveiled the EOS C300 Mark II, a new 4K Digital Cinema Camera allowing filmmakers and broadcast producers to realise their creative vision in stunning cinematic detail.

Building on the unprecedented success of the acclaimed EOS C300, the more rugged EOS C300 Mark II features an advanced imaging engine with Dual DIGIC DV5 processors, new professional codecs and outstanding dynamic range, making it the most capable, flexible and accessible Cinema EOS System camera to date.

  • Canon 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DiG!C DV 5 Image Processors
  • Internal CFast 4K Recording Technology
  • Canon Log Gamma 2/ACES/Rec. 2020 Support
  • Canon XF-AVC Codec
  • Slow- and Fast-Motion Recording (Up to 120 fps)
  • Multiple Recording Modes (HD/2K/4K)

Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: Super 35
24.6 x 13.8mm effective size / 6.4 x 6.4µm pixel pitch
Effective Pixels: Approx. 8.85 Mp (4096 x 2160)
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)
Processor: 2 x DIGIC DV 5

Lens System
Lens Mount: EF
Built-In ND Filters: Standard: 2, 4, 6 Stops
Expanded: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Stops

Exposure and Metering
Exposure Modes: Manual
Gain: Normal: -2 dB to 44 dB
Expanded: -6 to 54 dB
ISO Range: Standard: 160 to 25,600
Expanded: 100 to 102,400
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

Focus Control
Focus Modes: Manual

Auto
Autofocus System: Dual Pixel CMOS

Video
Signal System: NTSC/PAL
Compression: XF AVC – H.264 in MXF wrapper
Bit Rates: Intra: 410 / 225 / 210 / 110 Mbps
LongGOP: 50 Mbps
LongGOP (Proxy): 35 or 24 Mbps (for proxy recording on SD cards)
Color Space: 4:2:2 (YCC) 10-bit
4:4:4 (RGB) 12- or 10-bit

Only available with 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 at 29.97p, 23.98p, 25.00p, and 24.00p
System Frequency Selection 59.94 Hz,br> 50 Hz
24 Hz
Video Format: XF AVC
Video compression Formats: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
CFast Card
Intraframe Recording Resolution : 4096×2160/3840×2160, 2048×1080, 1920×1080
Signal Configuration: Y CC422/RG84 44 (10/12-bit)(Only with 2048×1080 or 1920×1080; 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p and 24p)
LongGOP Resolution: 2048 x 1080/1920 x 1080
Signal: YCC422 10-bit

SD Card
LongGOP Recording Only (Proxy)Resolution : 2048 x 1080 / 1920 x 1080
Signal: YCC420 8-bit

Photo: JPEG Resolution: 2048 x 1080, 1920 x 1080
Recording Media: CFast Card: 2 x slots
SD Card: 1 x slot
Frame Rate: 59.94 Hz Mode: 59.94i/p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50 Hz Mode: 50i/p, 25p, 24 Hz Mode: 24p

Audio
Audio Recording: Linear PCM; 2-channel; 16/24-bit; 48 kHz 4-ch
Built-In Microphone: None
Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR (auto and manual level settings), switchable between mic/line
1 x 3.5mm microphone jack
Channel Selection: 2-channel recording
XLR Mic Trimming: -12, -6, 0, or +12 dB
Limiter Available
Recording Levels: -∝ to +18 dB
Phantom Power: +48V
Headphone Output Level: 16 settings; volume is muted at lowest setting
Tone: 1 KHz tone available; -12, -18, or -20 dB

Monitor
Type: Rotating color LCD
4″ (10.16 cm) diagonal
1,230,000 dots
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Viewfinder
Type: 0.46″ (1.32 cm) diagonal, color
1,170,000 dots
Angle Adjustment: Up and down 60°
White Balance : Manual
2 Custom (2000 to 15,000K)
Daylight (5400K)
Tungsten (3200K)
Exposure & Focus Aids: Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode

Note: Zebra can be output via the SDI or HDMI jack (HD only)
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
Color Bars: Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected
Inputs/Outputs
SDI: 3G-SDI: 2x BNC (output)
HDMI Output: 1 x Type A
Genlock: BNC (input only)
Adjustment Range: -1023 to +1023
Time Code I/O: 1 x BNC
Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
Time Code Modes: Regen, Record Run, Free Run, and External Source

Note: Drop Frame works with NTSC modes only and is not available in 24p
Audio Input Terminals 2 x Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level) 1 x 3.5mm microphone jack
Headphone Connector 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote 2.5mm LANC-compatible terminal
Wi-Fi WFT terminal for compatible Wi-Fi accessory
General
Power Supply 14.4 VDC (battery pack), 16.7 VDC (DC input)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 5.9 x 7.2 x 7.2″ / 149 x 183 x 183 mm (without grip)
7.5 x 7.2 x 7.4″ / 19.1 x 18.3 x 18.8 cm (with grip)
Weight Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight 18.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 18.3 x 14.0 x 13.9″

Canon EOS C300 Mark II PL