Canon C500 4K Cinema Camera (PL Lens Mount)
Model: 6346B002
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Specifications
Sensor
Total Pixels | 4206 x 2340 pixels, approx. 9.84 megapixels |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Effective Pixels | 4096 x 2160 pixels, approx. 8.85 megapixels |
Scanning System | Progressive |
Filter | RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array) |
Processor | Digic DV III |
Sensitivity | 59.94 Hz Mode: F9 (1920 x 1080/59.94i, ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection) 50.00 Hz Mode: F10 (1920 x 1080/50i, ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection) |
S/N Ratio | 59.94 Hz Mode: 54 dB (1920x1080/29.97p, Canon Log, ISO 850, Dynamic Range 800%) 50.00 Hz Mode: 54 dB (1920x1080/25p, Canon Log, ISO 850, Dynamic Range 800%) |
Dynamic Range | During Normal Shooting: 300% With Canon Log Gamma: 800% (ISO 850 or above, gain 2.5dB or above) |
Minimum 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.) |
Recording
File Format | MXF (OP-1a) |
Recording Media | CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA supported SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata, and menu settings *Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from others Canon models |
Recording Options | 50 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL 1920x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p/24.00p 1280x720 at 59.94/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24.00p 35 Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL 1920x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p 1280x720 at 59.94/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p 25 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 1440x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p |
Recording Time | 2GB: 5 min (at 50 Mbps), 5 min (at 35 Mbps), 10 min (at 25 Mbps) 4GB: 10 min (at 50 Mbps), 10 min (at 35 Mbps), 20 min (at 25 Mbps) 8GB: 20 min (at 50 Mbps), 25 min (at 35 Mbps), 40 min (at 25 Mbps) 16GB: 40 min (at 50 Mbps), 55 min (at 35 Mbps), 80 min (at 25 Mbps) 32GB: 80 min (at 50 Mbps), 110 min (at 35 Mbps), 155 min (at 25 Mbps) 64GB: 160 min (at 50 Mbps), 225 min(at 35 Mbps), 310 min (at 25 Mbps) |
External Recording Output | 4K RAW 10bit 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 at 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p 4K RAW 10bit 4096x1080 or 3840x1080 at 62p up to 119.88p in 2 frame steps 2K RGB 444 12bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 at 59.94p/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p) 2K RGB 444 10bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 at 59.94p/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p) 2K YCC 422 10bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 62p up to 119.88p in 2 frame steps |
Compression | Video: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP Audio: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz |
Maximum Bit Rate | 50Mbps (CBR) |
Special Recording Functions | Relay Recording, Double-Slot Recording, Copying between Media, Photo Recording Mode, Waveform Monitor (Standard and RGB Component modes), Vectorscope, Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode, Interval Record, Frame Record Pre-Record (3 seconds cache), Scan Reverse |
Time Code Modes | Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source |
Time Code | Drop Frame (not available in 24P) Non-Drop Frame |
Slow and Fast Motion Recording | 4K RAW (4096x2160/3840x2160) 1-60 fps (60Hz/24:00); 1-50 (50Hz) 4K HRAW (4096x1080/3840x1080) 1-60, 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 2K RGB 4:4:4 (2048x1080/1920x1080) 1-60. 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 2K YCC 4:2:2 (2048x1080/1920x1080) 1-60, 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 50 Mbps 1920x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-25 (50i/25p) 50 Mbps 1280x720 1-60 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-50 (50p/25p) 35 Mbps 1920x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-25 (50i/25p) 35 Mbps 1280x720 1-60 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-50 (50p/25p) 25 Mbps 1440x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p) |
Audio Features | Recording Channel Selection: CH1/CH2, CH1/CH1, CH2/CH2, ALL CH/ALL CH XLR Mic Trimming: -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB Limiter: available Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB Phantom Power: +48V Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings (volume is muted at lowest setting) 1 KHz Tone: -12, -18, or -20 dB |
Maximum Clip Number | 999 (per media) |
Lens System
Iris Dial | Iris Dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF Lenses with electronic Iris control |
Mount Type | PL |
ND Filter | Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops |
Peripheral Illumination Correction | Yes |
Input/Output
Audio Inputs | 2x XLR inputs (auto and manual level settings) 1x External microphone terminal (3.5 mm diameter) |
HD/SD-SDI | HD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 1920x1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280x720: 59.94p/50p/23.98/24.00 SD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i BNC Connector, output only 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 |
3G-SDI | Connector: 2x BNC Output Modes: RAW (10-bit); RGB 4:4:4 (10-bit/12-bit); YCC 4:2:2 (10-bit) Frame Rates: 23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/59.94p/50p |
Headphone Jack | 1x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
HDMI | Connector: HDMI (Type A) HD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 1920x1080: 60i/59.94i/50i, 1280x720: 60p/59.94p/50p SD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i |
Synch Out | Connector: BNC (1) HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) 1920x1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280x720: 59.94p/50p/23.98, 24.00; The HD standard analog component Y signal with the black muted is output. (2) HD-Y signals (HD-Y) 1920x1080: 60i, 59.94i/50i, 1280x720: 60p/59.94p/50p; Only the HD standard analog component Y signal is output. (3) Black burst signal 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i; The SD standard analog composite signal with the black muted is output. (4) Composite 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i; The SD standard analog composite signals are output. |
Genlock | Connector: BNC (Input Only) Adjustment range: -1023 ~ 1023 |
Time Code I/O | Connector: BNC (Input and Output) |
Power Terminal | DC in on camera (no need for "Dummy Battery") |
Remote Terminals | Fully LANC Compatible Remote control through WFT-E6A accessory is also possible |
Video Output | Connector: 2x BNC Resolution: 2048x1080 / 1920x1080 Frame Rates: 23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/30p/59.94p/50p/60p Color Space: YPbPr 10-bit |
General
Weight | Body Only: 4 lb (1820 g) Monitor Unit: 1.4 lb (645 g) Handle Unit: 6.3 oz (180 g) With Monitor, BP-955, and 2 CF cards: 6.0 lb (2705 g) With Monitor, Handle, BP-955, and 2 CF Cards: 6.4 lb. (2885 g) |
World Clock | World Clock support - UTC time setting: Setting range from +14:00 to - 12:00 |
Power | Supply: DC 7.4 V (Battery Pack) / DC 8.4 V (DC In) Battery: BP-9 Series (Excluding BP-925) Compact Power Adapter: CA-940N |
Other Features | Playback: Clip Display, 3x4 Index Display, Original, "OK Mark," "Check Mark," "Shot Mark," Expand, Photo (SD Card), Clip Metadata Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Skip to next clip, skip to previous clip Clip information Display: Clip Metadata display, custom picture settings 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 Custom Picture Settings: 23 Custom Picture settings Custom Functions: 9 total functions Custom Display: LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized On Screen Markers Assignable Buttons: 15 buttons, 37 functions Color Bars: compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards |
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. |
Operating Conditions | Performance requirements: (0° ~ 40° C) 85% (relative humidity) Operating requirements: (-5° ~ 45° C) 60% (relative humidity) |
Dimensions | Body only: 6.3 x 7.0 x 6.7 in (160 x 179 x 171 mm) With monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in (185 x 249 x187 mm) With handle and monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in (185 x 284 x 301 mm) |
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed Range | 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; CS: 59.94 Hz - 250.27 Hz 29.97p: 1/30 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 23.98p/24p: 1/24 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 50i/50p: 1/50 ~ 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 25p: 1/25 ~ 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/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 Control | With compatible EF lenses: 1/2, 1/3 stop, or fine setting |
White Balance | Kelvin Setting: 2,000K ~ 15,000K in 100K increments Presets: Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K); Kelvin White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9) |
Auto Black Balance | Yes |
ISO | 320 ~ 80,000 |
Shutter Modes | OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan Speed Mode is selected in 1/3 or ¼ stop increments |
Gain | Normal Setting: -6 ~ 30 dB Fine Setting: 0 ~ 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments |
Display
Monitor | Type: LCD Display Adjustments: brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight |
Electronic View Finder | Viewing Angle Adjustment: viewing Angle can be adjusted up and down 60° Diopter Adjustment Range: +2.0 to -5.5 Adjustments: brightness, contrast, color, and backlight |
Expert Reviews
While not as easily run-and-gun designed as their mid-level C300 or budget level C100, the C500 body is only 4 lbs, making it lighter than almost every other 4K cinema camera on the market.
User Reviews
This camera paired with an AJA KiPro Quad allows 4K to be captured in 4:4:4:4 ProRes.The workflow is simple and fast!
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price, ef mount lenses, size
- 4K RAW (4096 x 2160) Output
- PL Lens Mount to Accept Cinema Lenses
- 8.8 Mp Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor
- Also Puts Out 2K, Quad HD & Full HD
- 2x 3G-SDI Outputs
- 50 Mb/s Proxy HD Recording to CF Card
- 10-Bit 4K RAW at Up to 60p
- 10-Bit 4K Half RAW at Up to 120p
- 12-Bit 2K 4:4:4 Signal at Up to 60p
- Canon Log Gamma
- Canon EOS C500 4K Cinema Camera (PL Lens Mount)
- Camera Cover
- Monitor Unit (with Microphone Holder Unit and Screws for MHU)
- Handle Unit
- Thumb Rest
- WFT Adapter
- Tripod Adapter Base
- Eye Cup
- EVF Cap
- SS-1200 Shoulder Strap
- BP-955 Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (5200 mAh)
- CG-940 Battery Charger
- CA-940 Compact Power Adapter
- DC Cable for CA-940
- AC Cable
- XF Utilities Disc Ver.31
- Instruction Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty