PUB. DIE-0494-000E Digital Cinema Camera Firmware ver. 1.0.4.1.00 (Z[) ver. 1.0.2.1.
Important Usage Instructions 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C700 Systems. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Highlights of the Camera The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 4 4K Recording System with Cinema Quality Advanced 4K-compatible sensor The camera features a Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor ([]) or a Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor with global electronic shutter (]).
convenient to personalize the camera to your needs and preferences. make a smooth transition to the color grading process. Power options You can power the camera using commercially available V-mount batteries or power sources connected to the DC IN 12V terminal (XLR 4-pin jack) (A 26). The camera also offers power outputs (24 V DC, 12 V DC or D-Tap) to supply power to connected accessories (A 28).
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Adjusting the Aperture 79 Manual Aperture 80 Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris 81 Automatic Aperture 81 Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 82 Light Metering Mode 82 Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings 84 Preset Color Settings 84 White Balance 86 Selecting the White Balance Mode/Setting 86 Auto White Balance (AWB) 87 Registering a Custom White Balance 87 Adjusting the Color Temperature or CC Value 88 Renaming User-Set White Balance Settings 88 Adjusting the Focus 89 Manual Focus 90 Z One-Shot AF
4. Customization 127 6.
IP Streaming 180 Preparations 180 Streaming Video over IP 181 FTP File Transfer 183 Preparations 183 Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer) 184 8.
1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 204). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number.
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camera. 12 1 2 3 Battery Adapter for V-Mount Batteries1 Handle Unit Microphone Holder Clamp Base Control Display Cover1 Body Cap1 Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2) Extension Unit Attachment Bracket2 Reinforcement Plate for the CDX-36150 Recorder3 including 0.64 cm, 1/4" fixation screws (x 2) Hex Wrenches (x 2) (for 0.
Names of Parts Names of Parts 6 7 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* 18* 19 20 21* 22* 12* 23* 24 8 16* 17* 1* 2* 3* 4* 5* 25* * Illuminated buttons (A 197). 1 MAGN.
Names of Parts p15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 D-TAP terminal (A 28) Cable clamp Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 64) Tally lamp (A 55) System extension terminal (A 120, 162) REC (start/stop recording) button (A 55) SLOT SEL.
Names of Parts 78 9 10 14 15 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 Z EF lens mount with Cinema Lock (A 44) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 109) VIDEO terminal (A 41) For connecting the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder. DC OUT 24V 2A (power output) terminal (A 28) DC OUT 12V 2A (power output) terminal (A 28) CTRL (controller) terminal (A 38) For connecting the optional OU-700 Remote Operation Unit.
Names of Parts (with the supplied battery adapter attached to the camera) 1 2 3 16 MON. 1 MON.
Names of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 2 1 2 3 4 3 Tape measure hooks and focal plane marks Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance from the focal plane. Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm (0.39 in.) deep) Total of 36 on the top plate and 16 on the bottom plate. Screw holes for 3/8"-16 mounting screws (12 mm (0.47 in.) deep) Total of 10 on the top plate and 5 on the bottom plate. Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm (0.39 in.
Names of Parts Microphone Holder (A 109) 1 18 4 2 5 3 1 2 3 Microphone lock screw Microphone holder Microphone cable clamp 4 5 Hex socket head fixation bolts (0.64 cm, 1/4"; 2 in total) Through-holes for fixation bolts Handle Unit (A 40) 1 2 1* 2 1 3 2* * One more in the same location on the opposite side. 1 2 Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm (0.39 in.) deep, 9 in total) Screw holes for 3/8"-16 mounting screws (12 mm (0.47 in.
Names of Parts Clamp Base (A 41) 1 2 3 19 1 2 Slider for an optional viewfinder’s clamp rail Clamp rail locking screw 3 Hex socket head fixation bolts (0.
Names of Parts EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (optional) (A 41) 1* 2* 3* 4 5 6 13 14 15 7 8* 9* 10 11 20 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 FUNC (main functions) button (A 73)/ Assignable button EVF 1 (A 127) EVF (open the monitoring menu) button (A 33, 188)/Assignable button EVF 2 (A 127) BACK (go back to previous screen) button (A 30, 32) Viewfinder (A 41) Eye sensor (A 42) Eyecup Dioptric adjustment ring (A 42) MAGN.
4K Workflow Overview 4K Workflow Overview The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera.
4K Workflow Overview Color Grading with the ACES Workflow Post-production Extension module connector (docking) 22 RAW data Cinema RAW Development CDX-36150 Recorder MON. or HDMI OUT output OpenEXR (ACES 1.0) Input Transform 4K recording (RAW) Color grading ASCCDL ACES proxy Inverse log ASC-CDL Output Transform Output Transform On-set Color Grading ACESproxy: ACESproxy video data that is output from the MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal when performing on-set color grading.
2 Preparations 23 Preparing the Backup Battery The camera uses a CR2025 lithium button battery as a backup battery to ensure that the camera’s settings are not lost when no other power source is connected to the camera. To install the supplied lithium button battery, you will need to remove any extension modules attached to the camera*. * The camera is shipped with the battery adapter for V-mount batteries attached.
Preparing the Backup Battery Inserting the Lithium Button Battery The camera features a built-in backup battery so the camera settings are not lost while you replace the lithium button battery. 24 1 Make sure no power supply is connected to the DC IN 12V terminal. 햳 2 Turn the lithium battery compartment cover to the OPEN position and remove the cover. • Use a coin or a similar tool. If you keep turning the cover beyond the OPEN point, the cover will rise a little, making it easier to grab.
Preparing the Backup Battery 4 Push down the locking lever until it clicks. 5 Using the supplied hex wrench, attach the four fixation screws to the top and bottom of the battery adapter to secure it in place.
Preparing the Main Power Supply Preparing the Main Power Supply 26 You can power the camera using a commercially available V-mount battery or the DC IN 12V terminal. Even when a battery is attached, if a power source is connected to the DC IN 12V terminal, the camera will not draw power from the battery.
Preparing the Main Power Supply Using the DC IN 12V Terminal 1 Press the Q button to turn off the camera. 햲 2 Connect the 4-pin XLR connector of the external power supply to the camera’s DC IN 12V terminal. 27 IMPORTANT • Make sure to turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting an external power source to/from the camera’s DC IN 12V terminal.
Preparing the Main Power Supply Power Outputs The camera features three power outputs for accessories: the DC OUT 24V 2A terminal, the DC OUT 12V 2A terminal and the D-TAP terminal on the battery adapter. 28 Power output Specifications* DC OUT 24V 2A terminal Fischer 3-pin connector, 24 V DC, 2.0 A (max.) DC OUT 12V 2A terminal LEMO 2-pin connector, 12 V DC, 2.0 A (max.) D-TAP terminal D-Tap connector, 50 W (max.) * Actual levels may vary depending on the power source supplying the camera.
Date, Time and Language Settings Date, Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time on the camera before you can start using it. When you turn on the camera for the first time or after the camera’s settings were reset, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically on the control display with the time zone selected so you can set the camera’s internal clock. 1 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired time zone and then press SET to move to the next field.
Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons 30 There are three basic ways to change the various camera settings: Using the screens that appear on the camera’s control display and the screen buttons, using the camera menu displayed on the control display, and using the monitoring menu displayed on monitoring devices along with the camera’s image. The menus will be explained in the following section (A 32).
Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons Following is a step-by-step example of how to change a setting using the screen buttons. In the manual, these will be abbreviated in most cases. For example, the instruction below stands for the procedure following it. [SHUTTER] > Desired shutter value > Press SET 1 Press the HOME button. 햳 • The HOME screen will appear. 2 Press the [SHUTTER] screen button.
Using the Menus Using the Menus 32 You can change the camera’s settings using the camera menu displayed on the control display or the monitoring menu displayed on the screen of connected monitoring devices. You can also register frequently used menu settings in 6 customized submenus (My Menu 1 to 3 that can be set up independently for the camera menu and the monitoring menu) (A 35). For detailed tables of all the available menu options and settings, refer to Setup Screens and Menu Options (A 185).
Using the Menus 4 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then press SET. • Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary. 5 Press the HOME button to close the menu and return to the HOME screen. 33 Selecting an Option from the Monitoring Menu The monitoring menu appears on the screen of external monitors connected to one of the camera’s MON.
Using the Menus • The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu. • Press the BACK button to return to the previous submenu. 34 4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired menu item (in the example [Language H]). • If a submenu contains many menu items, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items. • A Ð mark to the right of a menu item indicates another submenu.
Using the Menus Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu) You can register up to 15 frequently used menu settings under a My Menu submenu for easy access. You can save up to 6 separate sets of My Menu settings (3 each for the camera menu and monitoring menu) so you can customize different options for different shooting situations. Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] (A 127), you can press the button to access your registered monitoring menu settings even faster and more easily.
Using the Menus Resetting the My Menu Submenu 1 Reset all the menu settings registered to the currently selected My Menu set. [My Menu]* > [Edit] > [Reset All] 36 * In the monitoring menu, the icon and submenu name will reflect the My Menu set currently selected. By default this is [My Menu 1] ( ). 2 Camera menu: Press both [RESET] buttons simultaneously. Monitoring menu: Select [OK] and then press SET. 3 When the confirmation screen appears, press [OK] (camera menu) or press SET (monitoring menu).
Using the Menus Using the keyboard screen Camera menu keyboard Monitoring menu keyboard 37 Current text length/Character limit 1 Turn the SELECT dial (camera menu) or push the joystick in any direction (monitoring menu) to select a character and press SET to add it to the text. • Camera menu only: Press [Aa1] to change the keyboard between capital letters, small letters and numbers/special characters. 2 Repeat to keep adding characters to the text as necessary.
Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera 38 This section presents various shooting configurations of the camera and explains how to attach a lens and different accessories to the camera such as the supplied handle unit, the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, etc. Shooting Configurations You can use the camera with a number of modular units, supplied accessories and optional accessories to set up the configuration that best matches your shooting needs.
Preparing the Camera Configuration for One-Person Operation EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder Microphone holder* Clamp rail 39 Handle unit* Clamp base* UN-5 or UN-10 Unit Cables V-Mount Batteries/ AC Adapters (commercially available) SG-1 Shoulder Style Grip Unit SU-15 Shoulder Support Unit * Supplied accessory. IMPORTANT • Be careful not to drop the camera or modular units when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories.
Preparing the Camera Attaching the Handle Unit 40 You can adjust the position of the handle considering the total weight and center of gravity of the camera with the lens and all the accessories used attached. Attach the handle unit to the desired position on top of the camera. • Use the supplied hex wrench to secure it firmly with the 4 hex socket head bolts. NOTES • The handle unit has screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm (0.39 in.) deep) and for 3/8"-16 mounting screws (12 mm (0.47 in.
Preparing the Camera Using the Optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder After attaching the supplied clamp base to the camera, you can attach the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder to the clamp base. An optional UN-5 or UN-10 Unit Cable is required to connect the optional viewfinder to the camera. You can adjust the viewfinder’s swing arm and clamp rail sliders to set the viewfinder to a comfortable viewing angle.
Preparing the Camera Connecting and Adjusting the Optional Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and luminance level of the optional viewfinder. These adjustments will not affect your recordings. 42 1 Connect the camera’s VIDEO terminal to the optional viewfinder’s VIDEO terminal using an optional UN-5 or UN-10 Unit Cable. 햲 • Align the Í marks on the cable’s plugs and the terminals. 햲 2 Put the unit cable through one of the cable clamps on the clamp rail.
Preparing the Camera Removing the Optional Viewfinder 1 Press the Q button to turn off the camera. 2 Disconnect the unit cable from the camera and viewfinder. 43 3 Remove the end cap from the clamp rail’s arm attached to the clamp base and loosen the clamp rail locking screw. 4 While pulling out the locking pin at the other side of the clamp rail, remove the clamp rail from the clamp base. • The slider will stop at the end of the rail.
Preparing the Camera Preparing the Lens As much as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust. Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens used. 44 IMPORTANT • Make sure to turn off the camera before attaching/removing a lens and before connecting/disconnecting a lens’s 12-pin interface cable to/from the camera’s LENS terminal. Failing to do so can cause a malfunction of the camera or lens.
Preparing the Camera Z Removing an EF Lens 1 Press the Q button to turn off the camera. • If the lens is connected to the camera’s LENS terminal, disconnect the 12-pin cable after turning off the camera. 2 While holding the bottom of the lens, turn the mount handle clockwise until it stops. • Make sure not to drop the lens when removing it. 45 햳 3 Place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps back on the lens.
Preparing the Camera 46 IMPORTANT • Be sure to observe the following precautions while the lens firmware is being updated. Failing to do so can cause malfunctions. - Do not remove the power source or turn off the camera. - Do not remove the lens. - Do not operate any buttons or controls on the camera. - Do not open the SD card slot cover and do not remove the SD card. NOTES • We recommend that you power the camera from a power outlet using an AC adapter or use a sufficiently charged battery.
Preparing the Camera [] Removing a PL Lens 1 Press the Q button to turn off the camera. • If the lens is connected to the camera’s LENS terminal, disconnect the 12-pin cable after turning off the camera. 햳 47 2 Turn the bayonet ring handles counter-clockwise. 3 Remove the lens and place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps back on the lens.
Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media 48 The camera records main recording clips (XF-AVC or ProRes) and sub recording clips (XF-AVC Intra) on CFast cards, and sub recording proxy clips (XF-AVC Proxy) and photos on SD cards*. The camera features two CFast card slots. When you insert two CFast cards in the camera, the camera can record 4K clips simultaneously on both cards, or it can switch automatically to recording on the other CFast card when a CFast card becomes full.
Preparing Recording Media Inserting a CFast Card You can insert a CFast card into CFast card slot A or slot B. If you have two CFast cards, you can use both slots. 1 Slide the CFast card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow. 49 햲 • The CFast card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B). 2 Insert the CFast card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the slot. 3 Close the CFast card slot cover.
Preparing Recording Media 50 IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while a CFast card access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not remove the power source or turn off the camera. - Do not open the cover of the CFast card slot being accessed. Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Wait until the SD card access indicator is off or is illuminated in green.
Preparing Recording Media Initializing Recording Media The first time you use a recording media with this camera, initialize it first. You can also initialize a recording media to permanently delete all the data it contains. When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely. 1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
Preparing Recording Media Switching Between the CFast Card Slots 52 The camera features two CFast card slots, CFast (CFast card slot A) and CFast (CFast card slot B). If both slots contain a CFast card, you can switch between them as necessary. Press the SLOT SEL. button. • The access indicator of the selected CFast card slot will illuminate in green.
Preparing Recording Media Checking the Remaining Recording Time on Recording Media The recording media icons and the approximate remaining recording time* (in minutes) on each card are displayed on the HOME screen and at the bottom left of the monitoring screen. Additionally, on the [MEDIA] screen (A 203), you can check the total space, used space, and remaining recording time* on each recording media. * The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate (A 65).
Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when the ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 54 1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. • If a lens was attached, turn off the camera and remove the lens. Place the body cap back on the lens mount and turn on the camera. 2 Open the [ABB] screen.
3 Recording 55 Recording Video This section explains the basics of recording clips*. Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video configuration(s) you plan to use to check that the camera operates correctly. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 204). * “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. Some clips can include custom picture settings (A 131) and metadata (A 118).
Recording Video 56 IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while an access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the card slot cover of the card being accessed and do not remove the card. - Do not remove the power source or turn off the camera. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 160), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
Recording Video Onscreen Displays on the HOME Screen Refer to this section for an explanation of the various controls and onscreen displays on the HOME screen, which appears on the camera’s control display. 57 Screen buttons Icon/Display Description 000.00, 000 Frame rate (A 65) • When slow & fast motion recording is activated, the shooting frame rate is displayed as an integer instead (A 68). F0.0 / F00, T0.0 / T00, closed 00 stops Aperture value (A 79) and ND filter setting (A 78) 000.
Recording Video Icon/Display Description Recording media status for the main recording ([Main]) and sub recording ([Sub]) , , 8 and 0000 min, SDI-OUT RAW 58 , , 9 (in red) Recording media: in green – can record; in white – reading the recording media; in yellow – the recording media is almost full. The CFast card selected for recording is indicated with a Ð mark. No recording media or cannot record on the recording media. 0000x0000 Resolution (A 65) 00.00P, 00.
Recording Video Onscreen Displays on the Shooting Screen Refer to this section for an explanation of the various onscreen displays that appear on the shooting screen that is displayed on monitoring devices (optional viewfinder or external monitors). You can use the custom display function (A 139) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required.
Recording Video Left side of the screen Icon/Display 60 Description Custom Display 0000 mm Approximate focal length of the lens 1: [Focal Length] C Key lock (A 56) 1: [Key Lock] Network connection status (A 167) 2: [Network Functions] GPS signal (A 120): continuously on - satellite signal acquired; flashing - satellite signal not acquired. • Displayed only when an optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is connected to the camera. 2: [GPS] Z[ Flash band correction (A 75) 1: [Flash Band Corr.
Recording Video Icon/Display Description Custom Display DC IN 00.0V, BATT 00.0V Power supply voltage (DC IN and battery) (A 26) • The power source currently in use is indicated with a Ð mark. 2: [DC IN / Battery] A to Z Camera index (A 62) 2: [Camera Index] Exposure bar (A 82) • Only displayed when the gain, aperture and shutter are all set to manual adjustment. 1: [Exposure] AE ±0.
Recording Video 62 NOTES • You can use the [Monitoring Setup] > [Surrounding Area] settings to show on the monitoring screen more of the periphery around the area that is actually recorded by the camera. • You can use the [Monitoring Setup] > [OSD Output] > [VIDEO] or [MON.+HDMI] > [Peripheral Border] setting to change whether the camera’s onscreen displays appear on the image or in the margins around the image (the default setting).
Recording Video To set the reel number or initial clip number 1 Open the [Reel Number] or [Clip Number] screen. [Rec/Media Setup] (3) > [Metadata] > [Reel Number] or [Clip Number] 2 Monitoring menu only: Select [Set] and then press SET. • To reset the reel/clip number to [001], select [Reset] instead. 3 Set the desired reel/clip number using the keyboard screen (A 37). • Camera menu only: Press [RESET] to reset the reel/clip number to [001].
Recording Video Setting the Fan Speed in Playback Mode 1 Press the PLAY button to open the playback control screen. 64 2 Open the [Fan Speed] submenu. [System Setup] (B) > [Fan Speed] 3 Select the desired fan speed and then press SET. IMPORTANT • While the fan is running, the exhaust vent will emit warm air. • Be careful not to obstruct in any way the fan’s air vents (A 14).
Video Configuration: Video Format, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate Video Configuration: Video Format, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate With the following procedures you can set the video configuration used for main recording clips recorded on a CFast card in the camera. Select the video format, resolution (frame size) and color sampling settings, bit rate and frame rate that best match your creative needs.
Video Configuration: Video Format, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate Selecting the Bit Rate 1 Open the [Bit Rate] submenu. [Rec/Media Setup] (3) > [Bit Rate] • Alternatively, using the HOME screen: [S&F FPS] > [OPTIONS] > [Bit Rate]. 66 2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Video Configuration: Video Format, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate Available video configuration settings (ProRes) System frequency/Frame rate Resolution, codec3 and color sampling 4096x2160 3840x2160 2048x1080 1920x1080 3 4 5 59.94 Hz 50.00 Hz 24.00 Hz 59.94P 29.97P 23.98P 50.00P 25.00P 24.00P ProRes 422 HQ, 10 bit – Ü Ü – Ü Ü ProRes 44444, 12 bit Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü ProRes 422 HQ5, 10 bit Selected with the [Rec/Media Setup] > [Bit Rate] setting.
Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording 68 The camera can record using a progressive frame rate (shooting frame rate) that is different from the playback frame rate. Recording a clip at a higher frame rate than the [Frame Rate] setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback (up to 1/10 of the original speed). Conversely, a lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect (up to 60x the original speed).
Slow & Fast Motion Recording Available shooting frame rates (ProRes) Video configuration Frame rate Vertical resolution Codec6 1080 ProRes 4444 ProRes 422 HQ 59.
Slow & Fast Motion Recording 4 Press the REC button to begin recording. • The tally lamp illuminates in red and [S&F STBY] changes to [Ü S&F REC] while recording. • The clip is recorded at the selected frame rate. 70 5 Press the REC button again to stop recording. • The tally lamp will change back to green and the recording operation indication will change back to [S&F STBY]. 6 When you have finished recording, turn off the slow & fast motion recording mode.
Simultaneous Sub Recordings Simultaneous Sub Recordings You can record the same scene as the main recording also as a sub recording – a secondary recording with a lower video configuration and smaller file sizes. For example, you can record XF-AVC clips on a CFast card or XF-AVC Proxy clips on the SD card while the camera records or outputs RAW data, or record XF-AVC Proxy clips on the SD card while using the CFast card for the main recording.
Simultaneous Sub Recordings 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. For XF-AVC Proxy sub recordings ([SD Card]) only, when using one of the Canon Log gamma curves: 72 3 To apply a LUT to the XF-AVC Proxy clips, open the LUT selection screen. HOME screen: [COLOR] > [LUT] > [8 XF-AVC] Monitoring menu: From the same submenu select [Apply LUT]. 4 Select the desired LUT and then press SET. 5 Press the REC button to start and stop recording.
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC Button Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC Button With the direct setting mode you can adjust the following main functions using the optional viewfinder’s FUNC button or an assignable button set to [FUNC] while checking the effect on the image on a monitoring device. This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode with the optional viewfinder. For details about the functions, refer to each function’s section.
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed 74 Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camera offers the following modes. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 174). [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments.
Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Open the shutter speed [Mode] submenu. HOME screen: Monitoring menu: [SHUTTER] > [OPTIONS] > [Mode] [Camera Setup] (v) > [Shutter] > [Mode] 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed], continue the procedure to select the increment scale to use when adjusting the shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5. 3 From the same submenu select [Shutter Increment]. 4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.
ISO Speed/Gain ISO Speed/Gain 76 Depending on the shooting conditions, you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 174). The minimum sensitivity needed to obtain the recommended dynamic range depends on the camera model and other settings.
ISO Speed/Gain Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value 1 Open the ISO speed/gain [Select] submenu. HOME screen: Monitoring menu: [ISO/GAIN] > [OPTIONS] > [Select] [Camera Setup] (v) > [ISO/Gain] > [Select] 77 2 Select [ISO] or [Gain] and then press SET. 3 From the same submenu, select [ISO Increment] or [Gain Increment] to select the adjustment increment to use when adjusting the ISO speed or gain, respectively. 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. 5 HOME screen: Press the BACK button.
ND Filter ND Filter 78 Using the ND filter allows you to open up the aperture to obtain a shallower depth of field even when recording in bright surroundings. You can also use the ND filter to avoid the soft focus caused by diffraction when using small apertures. By default, you can select one of 3 density levels (2 to 6 stops) and, if you enable the extended ND range, you can select one of 5 density levels (2 to 10 stops).
Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. By default, the camera is set to manual aperture but, depending on the lens used, the camera offers 3 ways to adjust the aperture. For a list of compatible lenses and functions that can be used, refer to the appendix (A 224). Available aperture values will vary depending on the lens attached.
Adjusting the Aperture Manual Aperture 80 With the control dial on the left side of the camera you can adjust the aperture value of a compatible lens using the smallest iris increment allowed by the lens. The function of the control dial is determined by the position of the CUSTOM switch next to it. By default, the top position is assigned to iris control but you can set in advance the functions that are assigned to each position of the CUSTOM switch. 1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.
Adjusting the Aperture • When using a compatible EF Cinema lens, you can change the displays to T values instead of F values with the [IRIS] > [OPTIONS] > [Iris Indicator] setting. • The aperture value (F value or T value) displayed on the screen may differ from the indication on the lens’s aperture scale.
Adjusting the Aperture 82 NOTES • Automatic aperture is not available when slow & fast motion recording is activated. • The aperture value may change in the following cases. - While using the built-in extender or iris compensation function of an EF Cinema lens, when you switch from automatic aperture to manual aperture. - When the aperture’s onscreen display is changed between T values/F values. - When the aperture controls on the lens are switched between automatic/manual mode.
Adjusting the Aperture Options [Backlight]: [Standard]: [Spotlight]: Suitable when recording backlit scenes. Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center. Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example, when the subject is lit by a spotlight.
Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings 84 The basic color management with this camera is determined by the main settings of the custom picture file: gamma curve, color space and color matrix. You can select one of the preset color settings offered by the camera or set each setting individually. For details about the custom picture file and settings, refer to Custom Picture Settings (A 131).
Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings 1 Open the custom picture file’s selection screen. HOME screen: Monitoring menu: [COLOR] > [CP OTHERS] > [File] > [Select] [Custom Picture] (/) > [File] > [Select] 2 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired file and then press [OK] (HOME screen) or press SET (monitoring menu). • Select one of the custom picture files saved in the camera (C1 to C20). To use the settings of a custom picture file saved on an SD card, copy the file to the camera in advance (A 133).
White Balance White Balance 86 The camera uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and produce accurate colors under different lighting conditions. There are 4 methods of setting the white balance. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 173). Auto white balance (AWB): The camera automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level.
White Balance Auto White Balance (AWB) The camera constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to achieve an optimal level. The camera will adjust the white balance if the light source changes. 87 1 Select the [ AWB] setting and press SET (A 86). • The icon and the current color temperature and CC value set automatically by the camera will appear on the HOME screen and at the top of the monitoring screen.
White Balance Adjusting the Color Temperature or CC Value 1 Select a white balance setting other than [ AWB] (A 86). 2 Press [ADJUST]. 88 • The current color temperature value and CC value appear on the control display. The color temperature will be marked with an orange selection frame. • You can also change the color temperature and CC value using the direct setting mode (A 73). 3 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired value and then press SET.
Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus Depending on the lens used, the camera offers several ways to focus and incorporates Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology for advanced autofocus performance. For a list of compatible lenses and functions that can be used, refer to the appendix (A 224). You can also adjust the focus remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 175). Manual focus: Turn the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus.
Adjusting the Focus Manual Focus 90 Focus manually using the focus ring on the lens. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 175). The autofocus mode is set to [One Shot] by default. If you need to change the setting, start the procedure from the beginning. Otherwise, you can start from step 3 below. 1 Open the focus [AF Mode] submenu.
Adjusting the Focus • Press [CENTER] (setup screen) or press the BACK button on the optional viewfinder to return the frame to the center position. 3 You can also display a second frame around a different subject.
Adjusting the Focus Magnification 92 1 Press the MAGN. button. • Alternatively, you can press [F. ASSIST.] > [MAGN.] to turn the magnification on and off. From the monitoring menu you can use the [Assist. Functions] (A) > [Magnification] > [VIDEO Output] and [MON.+HDMI Output] settings to turn the magnification on and off separately on the optional viewfinder or on external monitors. • On monitors connected to one of the MON.
Adjusting the Focus 5 Press and hold the ONE-SHOT AF button. • A white AF frame will appear on the monitoring screen and the camera will focus automatically. When you are using Face AF, the face detection frame around the face of the person who has been determined to be the main subject will turn white. • When correct focus has been achieved, the AF frame turns green. If the camera cannot focus automatically, the AF frame will turn red. • The AF frame will disappear when you release the ONE-SHOT AF button.
Adjusting the Focus • @ will appear on the left of the monitoring screen. 2 Open the focus [AF Mode] submenu. 94 Setup screen: Monitoring menu: [AF] > [OPTIONS] > [AF Mode] [Camera Setup] (v) > [Focus] > [AF Mode] 3 Select [Continuous] and then press SET. • A white AF frame will appear on the monitoring screen. If necessary, change the size and position of the AF frame (A 95).
Adjusting the Focus AF Lock While using continuous AF or AF-Boosted MF, you can lock the focus on a certain subject and then move the camera to change the composition. While the autofocus is active, press [AF] > [AF LOCK]. • Alternatively, you can press an assignable button set to [AF Lock] (A 127). • The focus will be locked and @ and the AF frame on the monitoring screen will turn gray. When you are using Face AF, the face detection frame around the main subject will turn gray.
Adjusting the Focus Z Face Detection 96 When the face detection function is activated, the camera will detect people’s faces. When there are a number of people in the picture, one person will be determined to be the main subject but you have the option to select a different person as the main subject. The camera will keep tracking the main subject even when it moves. You can use face detection with one of the autofocus functions to let the camera focus on the main subject automatically (Face AF).
Adjusting the Focus NOTES • In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include: - Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the frame. - Faces that are turned to the side, at a diagonal, partially hidden or upside-down. • Face detection cannot be used in the following cases: - When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (59.94 Hz recordings), 1/25 (50.00 Hz recordings) or 1/24 (24.00 Hz recordings). - When slow & fast motion recording is activated.
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color 98 Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed. The false color display allows you to check if the exposure is correct. You can choose to activate these assistance displays independently on the optional viewfinder or on external monitors.
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color To set the aspect ratio 1 Select [Aspect Ratio], select the desired option and then press SET. • If you selected one of the preset aspect ratios, the rest of the procedure is not necessary. If you selected [Custom], continue the procedure to set the desired aspect ratio. 2 Select [Custom Ratio] and then press SET. 3 Set the desired aspect ratio using the keyboard screen (A 37).
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color Using the False Color Display The false color display is an assistance display mode that turns the image from the camera to black and white and overlays on it 6 different colors to indicate important brightness ranges. 100 Press the FALSE COLOR button on the camera to turn on the false color display on external monitors connected to the MON. terminals or the HDMI OUT terminal.
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code In shooting mode, the camera generates a time code signal and records it with the recorded clips. The time code signal can be output from the SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals and TIME CODE IN/OUT terminal. In playback mode, the time code embedded in the clip being played back can be output from the SDI OUT terminals and MON. terminals. You can also synchronize the camera’s time code with an external device (A 106, 107).
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value If you set the time code mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of the time code. 102 1 Open the time code setting screen. Setup screen: [SET TC] Monitoring menu: [System Setup] (B) > [Time Code] > [Setting] > [Set]* * To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead. • The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours. 2 Set the desired time code using the keyboard screen (A 37).
Setting the Time Code NOTES • The frames value of the time code runs from 0 to 23 (frame rate set to 23.98P or 24.00P), from 0 to 24 (frame rate set to 25.00P, 50.00i or 50.00P), or from 0 to 29 (all other frame rates). • When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts.
Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit 104 The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. If user bit information is being received along with an external time code, you can also record the external user bit with XF-AVC clips (A 106). 1 Open the user bit setting screen.
Synchronizing with an External Device Synchronizing with an External Device Using Genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camera’s video signal to that of an external video device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camera’s time code to the external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camera to achieve the same result.
Synchronizing with an External Device Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization) 106 When a reference sync signal (tri-level HD signal or analog blackburst) is input through the GENLOCK/ SYNC OUT terminal, the phases of the camera’s V and H sync will automatically be synchronized to it. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camera is initially set to 0. The H phase can be adjusted within the range of approximately ±0.4 H.
Synchronizing with an External Device • When the camera locks on an external time code signal, [E] will appear next to the time code on the control display and at the bottom right corner of the monitoring screen. • If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the internal time code set in the camera will be recorded instead. • While a DF time code signal is being received, the external time code’s drop-frame bit will be used.
Recording Audio Recording Audio 108 The camera features 4-channel linear PCM (24 bit, 48 kHz) audio recording and playback. You can record audio using the INPUT terminals (commercially available microphones, analog line-in audio sources, AES/EBU digital audio sources), the MIC terminal (commercially available microphones) or the built-in monaural microphone*. The audio signal will be output with the video signal from the SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals and HDMI OUT terminal.
Recording Audio [CH1/2 IN]* [INPUT Terminals] [CH3/4 IN]* [Monaural Mic] Audio input selection switches for INPUT 1 for INPUT 2 ANALOG – Recorded audio channels/audio sources [CH2 Input]** [INPUT 2] CH1 CH2 INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 2 terminal Built-in microphone Built-in microphone (mono) (mono) Built-in microphone Built-in microphone (mono) (mono) [INPUT Terminals] [Monaural Mic] ANALOG – [INPUT 1] INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 1 terminal [MIC Terminal] [INPUT Terminals] – ANALOG – MIC t
Recording Audio 햴 110 Cable clamp INPUT 1 terminal 햶 햵 INPUT 2 terminal MIC terminal About the monaural microphone The monaural microphone allows you to add comments while shooting, which can be synchronized to the audio and video during editing. Monaural microphone NOTES • The audio recording level of the monaural microphone is adjusted automatically and cannot be changed.
Recording Audio IMPORTANT • When connecting an analog microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the corresponding INPUT switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be damaged. Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels You can select the audio input source that will be recorded on CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4, independently for each pair of audio channels.
Recording Audio 2 Select automatic or manual audio level adjustment. 112 Setup screen: Press [A M] to switch between A (automatic) and M (manual) adjustment mode. Monitoring menu: Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press SET. • If you selected automatic audio level, the rest of the procedure is not necessary. • If you selected manual audio level, continue the procedure to adjust the audio recording level. On the control display the current audio level will be marked with an orange selection frame.
Recording Audio Microphone Attenuator (INPUT Terminals) When the audio input selection switch for INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 is set to ANALOG and the corresponding ANALOG (analog source selection) switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB). 1 Open the desired INPUT terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu. Setup screen: [AUDIO] > [OPTIONS] > [Audio Input] > [INPUT 1 Mic Att.] or [INPUT 2 Mic Att.
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal 114 You can have the camera generate color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the VIDEO terminal (optional viewfinder, color bars only), SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals, HDMI OUT terminal and × (headphone) terminal (audio reference signal only). If the main recording format is set to [XF-AVC (CFast)], the color bars and audio reference signal are recorded on clips recorded on a CFast card or SD card.
Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor The camera can display a simplified waveform monitor on the monitoring screen. You can select one of 6 types of monitors and also adjust the waveform amplification. 115 Displaying the Waveform Monitor Press the WFM button. • The waveform monitor window will appear at the right of the monitoring screen on external monitors connected to one of the MON. terminals or the HDMI OUT terminal. • You can also set [Assist.
Waveform Monitor 116 NOTES • The waveform monitor will not be affected even if a LUT is applied to the video output. • The waveform monitor cannot be displayed while magnification is activated. • If the [Knee] settings in the custom picture file (A 135) were changed, a horizontal line will appear on the waveform monitor indicating the luminance (Y) level corresponding to the knee point.
Adding an $ Mark or % Mark while Recording Adding an $ Mark or % Mark while Recording After making an important recording, you can add an OK mark ($) or check mark (%) to the clip (XF-AVC clips on the CFast card only) to flag it and set it apart. You can use the $ mark to protect important clips, as clips with an $ mark cannot be deleted using the camera. To add an $ mark or % mark to a clip, you must first set in advance an assignable button to [Add $ Mark] or [Add % Mark].
Using Metadata Using Metadata 118 The camera automatically adds metadata to XF-AVC clips while they are being recorded. You can use Canon XF Utility to check and search for specific metadata. You can also create and transfer a user memo remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 168, 178). Metadata components Metadata Entering content Checking content Camera Canon XF Utility Browser Remote Canon XF Utility – Ü1 Ü Ü GPS information: altitude, latitude and longitude.
Using Metadata Entering Information About the Recording You can enter scene and take information to help identify the recording later on. 1 Open the [Scene] or [Take] submenu. Camera menu: Monitoring menu: [Rec/Media Setup] > [Metadata] > [Scene] or [Take] [Rec/Media Setup] (3) > [Metadata] > [Scene] or [Take] > [Set]* * To clear the scene/take information, select [Reset] instead. 2 Enter the desired text using the keyboard screen (A 37).
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 120 When the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camera’s system extension terminal, the camera will automatically record GPS information (latitude, longitude and altitude) as part of the metadata of XF-AVC clips (A 118). Later, the GPS information can be used to organize and search clips using Canon XF Utility (A 160). For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E1’s instruction manual.
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) NOTES • You can use the [System Setup] > [GPS] > [Display Info] setting to display the information received from the GPS signal. • After replacing the power source or when first turning on the camera, it may take longer for the GPS receiver to start receiving the GPS signal. • The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording.
Using Anamorphic Lenses Using Anamorphic Lenses You can attach an anamorphic lens to the camera and set the anamorphic desqueeze ratio used to display the image from the camera on monitoring devices while shooting or during playback. 122 1 Open the [Anamorphic] submenu. [Monitoring Setup] (¢) > [Anamorphic] 2 Select [VIDEO Output] and/or [MON.+HDMI Output], select [On] and then press SET.
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camera’s REMOTE A terminal or REMOTE B terminal in order to control the camera (including advanced recording functions) from a distance. In addition to turning the camera on and off and navigating the menu, you can control various shooting related functions such as aperture and shutter speed, and custom picture settings like knee and sharpness.
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller 124 • If you plan on connecting the remote controller to the camera using the optional RR-10 or RR-100 8-pin Remote Cable, check the serial number of the RC-V100. If the serial number starts with “01 xxxx” (where xxxx represents other digits), you will need to update the remote controller’s firmware. Canon will perform this feature upgrade, and requires that the remote controller be sent to an accredited Canon Service Center.
Taking Photos Taking Photos You can take photos when the camera is in record standby mode. Photos are saved onto the SD card and their size depends on the video configuration currently in use. Resolution Photo size Approximate file size per image Z[4512x2376, ]4272x2376, 4096x2160, 2048x1080 2048x1080 930 KB Z[4512x1920 2048x872 820 KB 3840x2160, 1920x1080 1920x1080 880 KB Taking Photos To take a photo, set an assignable button to [Photo] in advance.
Taking Photos Understanding folder names 126 • An example folder name is “101_1103”. The first 3 digits indicate the folder number (from 100 to 999) and the last 4 digits indicate the month and day when the folder was created. In the example, the folder numbered 101 was created on November 3. Understanding photo numbers • An example photo number is “101-0107”.
4 Customization 127 Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER Screen The camera offers a number of physical buttons to which you can assign various functions (assignable buttons). Additionally, the control display offers the USER screen that you can customize by assigning various functions to each of the 6 screen buttons. Assign often-used functions to the buttons/screen buttons you find most convenient, to personalize the camera to your needs and preferences.
Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER Screen 2 Select the desired function and then press SET. 128 • The selected function will be assigned to the selected button. • If you selected one of the preset functions, the rest of the procedure is not necessary. If you selected [User Setting], the menu’s title bar will change to blue to indicate you are selecting a menu setting to register. Continue the procedure to register a menu setting.
Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER Screen Function name Description A [False Color] Turns the false color display on/off. [False Color: VIDEO], [False Color: MON.+HDMI] Turns the false color display on/off on the optional viewfinder (VIDEO) or on all external monitors connected to the MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal, respectively. [False Color: MON.1], [False Color: MON.
Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER Screen Function name 130 Description A [Shutter]3, 4 Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed underlined and ready to be adjusted. 75 [ISO/Gain]3, 4 Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value underlined and ready to be adjusted. 77 [White Balance]3, 4 Enters the direct setting mode with the white balance underlined and ready to be adjusted. 86 Opens the monitoring menu’s [Custom Picture] (/) submenu.
Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings The camera lets you change many settings (A 134) that control various aspects of the image produced. As a set, all these settings are treated as a single custom picture file. After adjusting the desired settings to your preference, you can save up to 20 custom picture files (in the camera or on an SD card), and load them later to apply exactly the same settings (A 133).
Custom Picture Settings 3 Press the BACK button. 4 Enable the editing of the custom picture file’s detailed settings. 132 HOME screen: [CP OTHERS] > [Other Settings] > [Activate] > [On] Monitoring menu: [Other Settings] > [Activate] > [On] 5 From the same submenu select a detailed setting you wish to adjust and then press SET. 6 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET. • Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings (A 134) for details on the various settings.
Custom Picture Settings Copying Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camera and SD card. Copying a File from the Camera to an SD Card 1 Select a custom picture file (A 131). 2 Open the [Copy to 8] submenu. HOME screen: [COLOR] > [CP OTHERS] > [File] > [Transfer] > [Copy to 8] Monitoring menu: [Custom Picture] (/) > [File] > [Transfer] > [Copy to 8] 3 Select the destination file and then press [OK] (HOME screen) or press SET (monitoring menu).
Custom Picture Settings Available Custom Picture Settings Preset and Main Settings Submenu levels / Menu items [Preset] Options / Additional information [Canon Log 3 : C.Gamut], [Canon Log 3 : BT.2020], [Canon Log 3 : DCI-P3], [Canon Log 3 : BT.709], [Canon Log 2 : C.Gamut], [Canon Log 2 : BT.2020], [Canon Log 2 : DCI-P3], [Canon Log 2 : BT.709], [Canon Log], [BT.2020], [BT.709], [Off] The camera offers a number of preset color settings (combinations of color space, gamma curve and color matrix).
Custom Picture Settings Submenu levels / Menu items [Color Matrix] Options / Additional information [Neutral], [Production Camera], [Cinema EOS Original], [Video], [Off] The color matrix affects the overall color tonality of the image. [Neutral]: Reproduces neutral colors. [Production Camera]: Reproduces colors more suitable for motion picture production. [Cinema EOS Original]: Color matrix developed by Canon, designed to reproduce the 4K output of an EOS C500 camera using the BT.709 color space.
Custom Picture Settings Submenu levels / Menu items –35 to 50 (±0) [Point] 50 to 109 (95) [Saturation] –10 to 10 (±0) Output [Slope] Input [Point] Output 136 Options / Additional information [Slope] These settings control the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. When [Gamma] is set to one of the Canon Log settings or [Wide DR], these settings have no effect on the picture.
Custom Picture Settings Submenu levels / Menu items [Level Depend Slope] Options / Additional information 0 (no slope), 1 (steep slope) to 3 (gradual slope) (0) Determines the slope of the area between the upper and lower parts of the gamma curve. [Level Depend Offset] 0 to 50 (0) Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in the image. Setting higher values will lower the sharpness level.
Custom Picture Settings Submenu levels / Menu items Options / Additional information [Color Correction] [Select Area] [Area A&B], [Area B], [Area A], [Off] The camera detects areas with certain color characteristics (color phase, chroma, area and Y level) and corrects them when recording. You can set the color correction for up to two different areas (A and B) and apply the color correction to either one ([Area A] or [Area B]) or both of them ([Area A&B]).
Customizing Onscreen Displays Customizing Onscreen Displays You can use the [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] settings to customize the onscreen displays that appear on the monitoring in shooting mode and the [Custom Display] settings to customize the onscreen displays that appear during playback. For details on which onscreen displays can be customized, refer to Onscreen Displays on the Shooting Screen (A 59) and Onscreen Displays During Playback (A 144).
Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings 140 After you adjust settings in the various menus and setup screens, you can save those settings in the camera or on an SD card. You can load those settings at a later date or on another C700 / C700 PL / C700 GS PL camera so that you can use that camera in the exact same way. Saving Camera Settings 1 Open the [Save] submenu. [System Setup] (B) > [Transfer Menu//] > [Save] 2 Select [To Camera] or [To 8] and then press SET.
5 Playback 141 Playback This section explains how to play back clips and photos with the camera. For details on playing back clips using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder (A 152). The PLAY (Playback Control) Screen Press the PLAY button to switch the camera to playback mode. The PLAY screen will appear on the camera’s control display showing the information of the last clip recorded in the camera’s main recording format.
Playback 1 142 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [PB MEDIA] (playback media): Press the screen button to select the media and format selected for playback (A 142). Media/format selected for playback Playback operation: Ý – pause, Ð – play, Ô/Ó - frame reverse/advance. Time code of the current playback position Playback progress bar Start time code Press SET to start/pause the playback. In playback pause, turn the SELECT dial to advance/reverse the playback position (A 142).
Playback IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while an access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not remove the power source or turn off the camera. - Do not open the card slot cover of the card being accessed and do not remove the card. Adjusting the Volume You can connect headphones to the × (headphone) terminal to listen to the audio during playback. Adjust the headphone volume with the [Audio Setup] > [Headphone Volume] setting.
Playback Onscreen Displays During Playback If the output of onscreen displays is activated for the terminal used (A 158), the following onscreen displays will appear on the monitoring screen during playback, along with the playback image. 144 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 14 15 Temperature warning and fan operation (A 64) Recording media , CFast card 8 SD card Playback operation: Ý – pause, Ð – play, Ô/Ó - frame reverse/advance.
Clip/Photo Operations Clip/Photo Operations Using the clip operations menu, you can perform various operations on the clip selected in the PLAY screen or display additional information about the clip. Available options will depend on the format selected for playback. The only operation available for photos is [Delete] (A 147) so the following table will show only the clip operations.
Clip/Photo Operations 146 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Recording date and time Clip file name (A 62) Bit rate and compression (A 66) Frame rate* (A 65) Clip geotagged with GPS information** (A 120, 178) Relay clip** (A 52) 5 indicates the first part of the recording, 6 indicates the middle part(s) and 7 indicates the last part.
Clip/Photo Operations Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 1 Select the desired clip (A 142). • In the clip list select a clip with an $ or % mark. 2 Delete the clip mark ($ or % mark). [OPTIONS] > [Delete $ Mark] or [Delete % Mark] > [OK] • Alternatively, you can press an assignable button set to [Delete $ Mark] or [Delete % Mark] (A 127). • The selected clip mark will be removed from the clip. 3 When the confirmation screen appears, press [OK].
Clip/Photo Operations Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip You can copy to the camera the custom picture file embedded in an XF-AVC clip. 1 Select the desired clip (A 142). 148 2 Review the custom picture settings embedded with the clip. [OPTIONS] > [Copy / File] • Turn the SELECT dial to scroll through all the information. 3 Press [FILE] and turn the SELECT dial to select the custom picture file where you want to copy the settings from the clip. 4 Press both [COPY] buttons simultaneously.
6 External Connections 149 Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals and HDMITM OUT terminal, depends on the clip’s video configuration and on various menu settings. Refer to the following tables for the video output configuration from each terminal, depending on the main recording video configuration used.
Video Output Configuration Main Recording Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration from the MON. Terminals and HDMI OUT Terminal Recording video configuration 150 [Main Rec Format]1 Frame rate2 Resolution Video output configuration MON. terminals3 HDMI OUT terminal3, 5 [MON. Output]4 [HDMI Max Res.]6 [2048x1080/ 1920x1080] [RAW (SDI OUT)] 59.94P 50.00P 29.97P 25.00P 24.00P 23.
Video Output Configuration Playback Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal Refer to the following tables for the video output configuration from each terminal, depending on the video configuration of the clip being played back. Video configuration of the clip Resolution Frame rate SDI OUT terminals1 HDMI OUT terminal3 [MON. Output]2 [HDMI Max Res.]4 [2048x1080/ 1920x1080] 4096x2160 3840x2160 2048x1080 59.94P 50.00P 29.97P 25.00P 24.00P 23.98P 1920x1080 1 2 3 4 5 6 59.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder 152 When you connect the camera to an external device, be it a monitor (to monitor the recording or for playback) or an external video recorder (for recording), use the terminal on the camera that matches the one you wish to use on the external device. Then, check the video signal output configuration (A 149). Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camera from a power outlet using an AC adapter.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder NOTES • Depending on the external recorder, you may not be able to record at the desired video configuration. • After you connect the camera to the external recorder, make a test recording first to check that audio and video are recorded correctly on the external recorder.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder 154 NOTES • When [System Setup] > [Term. Output Setup] > [MON. Output] is set to [Off], the HDMI OUT output will change depending on the capabilities of the monitor used. When [MON. Output] is set to a setting other than [Off], if the monitor connected to the terminal does not support the video output configuration, video output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be turned off. • The HDMI OUT terminal is for output only.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Options Applied LUT Output Settings with LUT applied Color space [BT.709] Wide DR BT.709 LUT for viewing on the optional viewfinder and external monitors compatible with BT.709 specifications. [BT.2020]1 Wide DR BT.2020 LUT for viewing on external monitors compatible with ITU-R BT.2020 standards, which define parameters for ultra-high-definition television (4K/8K).
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Applying a User LUT to Video Outputs 156 Once you create a LUT file (.cube file extension) with Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve, you can use an SD card to register it in the camera as a user LUT and then apply it to some video outputs in a similar way to the preset LUTs. You are able to register up to 4 user LUTs. You can rename user LUTs in the camera and perform other operations on them.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder • Available options are [BT.709 Gamut] and [BT.2020 Gamut]. To leave the color space unconverted, select [Do Not Convert]. Selecting the Video Range 1 Open the [Range (Output)] screen. HOME screen: > [COLOR] > [USER LUT] > [Range (Output)] Monitoring menu: > [Monitoring Setup] > [LUT] > [User LUT] > [Range (Output)] 2 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired user LUT (user LUT 1 to 4) and then press SET. 3 Select the desired video range and then press SET.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder 158 - Files with a file name containing over 64 characters, including the .cube file extension. • If the correct color space conversion is not selected, clips with a video configuration using YCbCr will not be output correctly. • The following characters can be used in the file name: Numbers 0 to 9, upper/lower case letters a to z, underscore (_), hyphen (-), period (.) and single-byte space. • User LUT files in the camera cannot be overwritten.
Audio Output Audio Output The camera can output audio from the SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals, HDMI OUT teminal or × (headphone) terminal. The audio signal recorded with main recording clips recorded in the camera is 4-channel linear PCM audio, 24 bit. The number of audio channels output and the audio bit depth depend on the terminal used and other settings. • SDI OUT terminals: During RAW video output: 2 channels*, 16 bit During 2K output: 4 channels, 24 bit • MON.
Working with Clips on a Computer Working with Clips on a Computer Canon offers software applications as free downloads that allow you to save XF-AVC clips recorded with the camera on a computer, develop RAW clips, and more. 160 Saving Clips to a Computer You can use Canon XF Utility to save and organize clips on a computer and the Canon XF plugins to easily use the clips directly from major non-linear editing (NLE) applications.
7 Network Functions 161 About the Network Functions You can attach the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter to the camera to connect it to a Wi-Fi network (A 162). You can also use an Ethernet cable to connect the camera to a network using a wired connection (A 166). After the camera is connected to a network, you can use the following network functions.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Attaching the Optional Wireless File Transmitter 162 Turn off the camera and attach the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter (hereafter, simply “wireless transmitter”) to the camera’s system extension terminal. 햴 1 Press the Q button to turn off the camera. 2 Attach the optional wireless transmitter to the camera’s system extension terminal. 3 Fasten the wireless transmitter’s locking screw.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Camera Access Point In this mode the camera itself serves as a wireless access point to which other Wi-Fi-enabled devices can connect. Initially, basic settings for a Camera Access Point connection are configured in the camera and you can use the default settings to connect immediately to the camera. Follow the procedure below if you wish to change the settings. 1 Open the [Browser Remote] setup screen/submenu.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 3 Select [Infrastructure] and then press SET. 4 Select the desired method to configure the access mode. 164 [Wi-Fi Setup Method] > desired method > press SET • Continue the setup with the procedure corresponding to the method you wish to use (see the reference pages below). [WPS: Button] (A 164) [WPS: PIN Code] (A 164) [Search for Access Points] (A 165) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the easiest way to set up a Wi-Fi access point.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Searching for Access Points The camera will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired access point, you only need to enter the selected network’s password to connect the camera. For details about the access point’s network name (SSID) and password refer to the wireless router’s instruction manual or consult the network administrator in charge of the access point.
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 166 Connect the camera to a router or other device connected to a wired (Ethernet) network using a commercially available Ethernet cable. Use Category 5e, shielded twisted pair (STP) Ethernet cables compatible with Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) and with good shielding capability.
Checking the Network’s Status and Settings Checking the Network’s Status and Settings After activating a network function, the camera will connect to the network that was configured in advance. The icons displayed on the control display and at the top left of the monitoring screen will indicate the type of network selected and the connection status. Wi-Fi (Infrastructure): In yellow – the camera is connecting to or disconnecting from the network. In white – the network function can be used.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 168 After connecting the camera to a network (Wi-Fi or wired using the (Ethernet) terminal), you can operate the camera remotely via Browser Remote, a Web browser application that can be accessed using the Web browser on network devices* (via Wi-Fi or with an Ethernet connection).
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 2 Select the number of Browser Remote users. [Users Settings] > [One User (Full Control)] or [Two Users (Camera/Meta)] > press SET • If you selected [One User (Full Control)], perform steps 3 and 4 for the [Full] user. If you selected [Two Users (Camera/Meta)], repeat steps 3 and 4 twice, once for the [Camera] user and once for the [Meta] user. 3 Change the user name.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 3 Enter the camera’s URL exactly as shown on the Browser Remote information screen. 170 4 Enter the user name and password. • Be sure to log in with the user name and password of one of the users that were set on the camera (A 168). If necessary, consult the administrator who configured the camera’s settings. • The Browser Remote screen will appear. The screen displayed will differ depending on the user information used to log in.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device NOTES • The live view image will not be displayed in Browser Remote in the following cases. - While color bars are displayed on the camera. - When magnification is activated while recording. • Depending on the network used and the strength of the Wi-Fi signal (for Wi-Fi connections), you may notice delays in the refreshing of the live view image and other settings.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 1 Live view screen Shows the camera’s live view image. When the live view image is not turned on, the camera ID and lens information will appear here. 172 2 Status indicators : Wi-Fi connection indicator. While Browser Remote is correctly connected to the camera, the dots will keep turning on and off in a loop. STBY, etc. : Recording operation (same as on the camera, A 57). STBY`, REC`: Output recording command (A 191).
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 12 Current camera settings This panel displays an overview of the camera settings currently used. You can change camera settings with the controls in the detailed camera settings panel (14) on the right.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device To change exposure related settings Touch the [Exposure] tab in the detailed camera settings panel. 1 1 ND Filter buttons 174 • To use the extended ND range options (8 or 10 stops), touch [Extended Range]. • Touch [–] or [+] to change the density of the ND filter (displayed above the buttons). You can also touch the current ND filter setting and select the desired setting from a list of options.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device To adjust the focus and use focus-related functions Touch the [Focus] tab in the detailed camera settings panel. To use the following functions, make sure that the focus mode on the lens is set to automatic (A 89). • If the focus mode on the lens is set to manual, you will not be able to use Browser Remote to control the focus. Depending on the lens used, remote operation may not work correctly.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Z AF-Boosted MF 176 1 Touch the AF mode button and select [AF-Boosted MF]. • When the focus is in the manual adjustment range, a yellow focus frame will appear on the live view screen. • When the AF frame position is set to [Selectable], you can touch inside the live view screen to select where to focus (A 176). 2 Touch one of the manual focus buttons to focus closer ([Near] side) or farther ([Far] side) as necessary.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 2 Touch the live view screen to select the subject you wish to track. • A tracking frame will appear on the live view screen and the camera will track the subject as it moves. • During continuous AF, the camera will keep focusing on the selected subject. During one-shot AF, the camera will focus on the selected subject when you touch [ONE-SHOT AF].
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device The Metadata Screen [ ] * [Full]/[Meta] users only. 178 Using Browser Remote you can create, edit and transfer to the camera a metadata profile that can be embedded with the recorded XF-AVC clips. This metadata profile includes the user memo information (clip title, creator, location and description), as well as GPS information. For details, refer to Using Metadata (A 118).
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 8 Status indicators See the descriptions in the section about the [v] screen (A 172). 9 [ Activate] button Touch the button to give priority to the metadata entered in this screen when recording XF-AVC clips. This overrides the metadata read from a file saved on the SD card.
IP Streaming IP Streaming 180 When the main recording mode is set to [XF-AVC (CFast)], after you connect the camera to a network (Wi-Fi (Infrastructure) or wired (Ethernet)), you can stream the camera’s live video and audio* over IP to a compatible IP video decoder** connected to the network.
IP Streaming • Enter the port number using the keyboard screen (A 37). • Setup screen only: Press [RESET] to reset the port number to [5000]. • Using the default port is recommended. 181 Options [UDP]: [RTP]: [RTP+FEC]: [RTSP+RTP]: This protocol prioritizes transfer speeds but does not guarantee the reliability/integrity of the data. Lost or delayed IP packets are ignored. Standard protocol for video/audio broadcasts over the Internet. Lost or delayed IP packets are ignored.
IP Streaming 3 Activate IP streaming on the camera. 182 Setup screen: [NETWORK] > [IP Streaming] > [ACTIVATE] (set it to [On]) Monitoring menu: [System Setup] (B) > [Network Settings] > [IP Streaming] > [Activate] > [On] • and the connection type icon will appear on the HOME screen and at the top left of the monitoring screen. When the icons turn white, the camera will start streaming video over the selected network. • You can press the REC button to record clips (XF-AVC only) while streaming video.
FTP File Transfer FTP File Transfer You can transfer sub recording clips (XF-AVC Proxy) from the camera to another device connected to the network, using the FTP protocol. The following explanations assume that the FTP server is on, ready and correctly configured. Preparations Before you can transfer XF-AVC Proxy clips to a connected device, you need to configure the FTP server settings and other settings related to the handling of folders and files.
FTP File Transfer Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer) After connecting the camera to a network (Wi-Fi (Infrastructure) or wired (Ethernet)), you can transfer to the FTP server, XF-AVC Proxy clips recorded on the SD card. 184 1 Open the PLAY screen for sub recordings (XF-AVC Proxy) on the SD card. [PB MEDIA] > [SD Card (XF-AVC)] 2 Open the clip selection screen. [OPTIONS] > [FTP Transfer] • The last XF-AVC Proxy clip recorded will be selected. 3 Select all the XF-AVC Proxy clips you wish to transfer.
8 Additional Information 185 Setup Screens and Menu Options For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 32). For details about each function, see the reference page. Setting options in boldface indicate default values. Depending on the camera’s operating mode and the settings, some menu items may not be available. Such menu items do not appear or appear grayed out in menu screens.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Screen button commands [ISO/GAIN] [OPTIONS] Setting options and additional information Select the ISO speed or gain value. (A 76) [Select], [Extended Range], [ISO Increment], [Gain Increment] See the corresponding settings under [ISO/Gain] in the table for the [Camera Setup] (v) menu (A 188).
Setup Screens and Menu Options Screen button commands [F. ASSIST.] Z[FACE] (face detection) Setting options and additional information Focus adjustment with the SELECT dial. [On], [Off] Turn the face detection function on/off (A 96). [MAGN.] (magnification) 187 [On], [Off] Turn the magnification function on/off (A 92). [PEAKING] [On], [Off] Turn the peaking function on/off (A 91). Z[GUIDE] (focus guide) [On], [Off] Turn the focus guide on/off (A 90).
Setup Screens and Menu Options Screen button commands [OPTIONS] Setting options and additional information [Mode], [Run], [DF/NDF], [TC In/Out] See the corresponding settings under [Time Code] in the table for the [System Setup] (B) menu (A 195). 188 PLAY screen Information about the clip/photo selected for playback and playback related functions (A 141).
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items [Zoom-Iris Correct.] Setting options and additional information [On], [Off] If you are using a compatible lens, when this setting is set to [On], the camera will adjust the aperture as needed to keep the selected aperture value while zooming. Because of this adjustment, the brightness of the image might flicker slightly or you may hear the operation sound.
Setup Screens and Menu Options [Custom Picture] (/) menu (monitoring menu only) Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Preset], [Main Settings], [Other Settings] Refer to Preset Color Settings (A 84) and the Available Custom Picture Settings tables (A 134).
Setup Screens and Menu Options [Rec/Media Setup] (3) menu Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Initialize Media] [CFast A], [CFast B], [SD Card], [ [Main Rec Format] [XF-AVC (CFast)], [ProRes (CFast)], [ProRes ( [RAW ( Capture Drive)], [RAW (SDI OUT)]1 1 Capture Drive] Capture Drive)], (A 51) (A 65) Available when [Camera Setup] > [Sensor Mode] is set to [Super 35mm]. [Slow & Fast Motion]* [On], [Off] (A 68) [System Frequency] [59.94 Hz], [50.00 Hz]**, [24.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Country Code], [Organization], [User Code] Identifiers up to 4 characters ([00__] default for [Organization] only) [Add / File] [On], [Off] (A 133) [Reset], [Continuous] (A 125) 192 [Photo Numbering] [Country Code]: This identifier is the country code defined by ISO-3166-1 and is to be entered starting from the left.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [LUT]* (A 154) [MON. 1], [MON.2], [SDI OUT 1/2/3/4], [SDI OUT 1/2], [SDI OUT 3/4], [HDMI] [BT.709], [BT.2020], [DCI], [ACESproxy], [HDR-PQ (OOTF On)], [HDR-PQ (OOTF Off)], [HDR-HLG], [UserLUT1] to [UserLUT4]1, [Off] [VIDEO] [BT.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Custom Display] 194 (A 139) [Camera Index], [Audio Lvl Indicator] [On], [Off] [Date/Time], [Camera Data] [On], [Off] These settings are available only when the menu is opened from the PLAY screen (A 144) and determine whether the following onscreen displays will appear on the playback image. [Camera Index]: The identifier of the camera used to shoot the clip/photo.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Waveform Monitor] (A 115) [VIDEO Output], [MON.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [GENLOCK/SYNC OUT] 196 [Terminal Function] [HD Sync Output], [Genlock Input] (A 105) [Genlock Adjustment] –1023 to +1023 (000) (A 106) The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camera is initially set to 0. This setting allows you to adjust it within the range of approx. ±0.4 H (–1023 to 1023). To set a 4-digit adjustment value, set the first field to 10 or –10.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [REC Button] [Control Display Side], [Front], [Media Slot Side], [Grip SG-1], [Remote OU-700] [Disable], [Enable] Independently enables or disables the use of individual REC buttons on the camera (on the left side next to the control display, on the front, or on the right side next to the card slots), or on an optional SG-1 Shoulder Style Grip Unit or optional OU-700 Remote Operation Unit attached to th
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [Frequency] [5 GHz], [2.4 GHz] [Channel] Available Wi-Fi channels depend on the model of wireless file transmitter used. For details, refer to the “Areas of Use and Restrictions” leaflet supplied with the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter. (Default channel is [1]) [Authn/Encr Method] [WPA2-PSK/AES], [Open/No encryption] [Password] [12345678] [IP Address Assign.
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items [FTP Transfer] Setting options and additional information These settings are available only when the menu is opened from the PLAY screen (A 143).
Setup Screens and Menu Options Submenu levels / Menu items Setting options and additional information [CDX-36150] – Updates the firmware version of an optional CDX-36150 Recorder docked with the camera. 200 * Monitoring menu only. ** The default value depends on the country/region or purchase. *** Camera menu only.
Displaying the INFO Screens Displaying the INFO Screens You can use the INFO screens to check the camera’s status and various settings. 201 1 Press the INFO button to open the INFO screen. • The [LIVE] screen (camera status) will appear on the control display. 2 Press other screen buttons as necessary to check the other information screens. • On INFO screens with many items turn the SELECT dial to scroll through all the information.
Displaying the INFO Screens [CP] screen 202 1 2 Custom picture settings in use.
Displaying the INFO Screens [VIDEO] screen 1 1 2 3 2 3 Output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal (A 153) Output from the MON. terminals activated or not (A 153) Output from the SDI OUT terminals activated or not (A 152) [MEDIA] screen 6 7 8 1 9 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 CFast card A and recording format CFast card B and recording format Capture Drive 2.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camera, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. 204 Power source The camera will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The input voltage of the battery or power source connected to the DC IN 12V terminal is too low. Check the power source. - Excess current to the lens has been detected. Remove the lens. Clean the contacts on the lens mount and lens and reattach the lens.
Troubleshooting Playback Cannot delete a clip. - You cannot delete XF-AVC clips with an $ mark. Remove the $ mark (A 147) to delete the clip. - The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. Deleting clips takes longer than usual. - When the recording media contains a large number of clips, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your clips (A 160) and initialize the recording media (A 51). Cannot delete a photo.
Troubleshooting Picture and Sound 206 The optional viewfinder does not turn on. - Make sure the unit cable connecting the camera’s VIDEO terminal and the optional viewfinder’s VIDEO terminal is correctly connected on both sides. There is no image on an external monitor. - The camera is not connected correctly to the external monitor. Make sure you are using the correct connection (A 152). - The video input on the external monitor is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camera.
Troubleshooting Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator (A 113, 113), or adjust the audio recording level manually. 207 Recording Media and Accessories Cannot insert the recording media. - The CFast card or SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction. Turn it over and insert it.
Troubleshooting 208 Cannot connect with an access point. - If the network function icon does not turn white, turn off the camera, remove the wireless file transmitter and attach it again (A 162). - Check that the settings on the network device the camera is trying to connect with are correct. - Password information is not saved with the camera settings. When you load onto the camera settings from an SD card, all the passwords in the network-related settings are reset.
Troubleshooting Using multiple cameras/wireless transmitters/access points - Check that there are no IP address conflicts among the devices connected to the same network. - If multiple C700 / C700 PL/ C700 GS PL cameras are connected to a single access point, connection speeds may be reduced. - To reduce radio wave interference when there are multiple access points using IEEE 802.11b/g or IEEE 802.11n (in the 2.4 GHz band), leave a gap of four channels between each wireless access point.
Troubleshooting Check the device connected to the camera’s system extension terminal - There is a problem with the optional accessory connected to the camera’s system extension terminal. Try removing the accessory and attaching it again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. 210 Conditions exceed the range of color/brightness that can be set. - The reference white could not be calibrated using a custom white balance.
Troubleshooting No clips - There are no clips on the recording media to play back. Clips must be recorded (A 55) in order to play them back. No photos - There are no photos on the SD card to play back. Photos must be taken (A 125) in order to view them. Noise levels will rise on the image of the sub recording and on video outputs not in RAW. - The main recording format is set to one of the RAW options and [Gamma] in the custom picture file is set to an option other than [Canon Log 2] or [Canon Log 3].
Troubleshooting Network Functions 212 Along with this list, refer also to the instruction manuals of the access point or other external devices you are using. For simplicity’s sake, in this section the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter will be referred to simply as “the transmitter”. A User is already accessing the server. Try again later. - This message appears on the screen of the connected device. Another device connected to the network is already operating the camera.
Troubleshooting Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again. - More than 2 minutes passed between activating WPS on the access point and pressing [OK]/pressing SET on the camera. Start over the WPS procedure from the beginning. - The WPS button was not held down long enough. Refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router. When using WPS to make a wireless connection, keep the WPS button held down until the wireless router’s WPS function is activated.
Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. 214 WARNING Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. • Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of smoke or a strange smell. • Do not touch any exposed internal parts. • Do not get the product wet.
Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions Camera • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or sandy places. The camera is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camera it may damage the camera and/or the lens. Consult a Canon Service Center as soon as possible. • Be careful to avoid dust and dirt particles accumulating on the lens or entering the camera.
Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions Recording Media 216 • We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data. • Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. • Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camera body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera’s body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper. Control display • Clean the screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth and commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camera. The availability differs from area to area. 218 EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder UN-5 (50 cm, 1.6 ft.) or UN-10 (1 m, 3.3 ft.) Unit Cable WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter OU-700 Remote Operation Unit UC-V75 (75 cm, 2.5 ft.) or UC-V1000 (10 m, 32.8 ft.) Remote Operation Unit Cable GP-E1 GPS Receiver RC-V100 Remote Controller RR-10 (10 m, 32.8 ft.) or RR-100 (100 m, 328 ft.
Optional Accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 219 NOTES • You can have the camera’s EF lens mount with Cinema Lock replaced by a PL lens mount. For details, consult the retail dealer from whom you purchased the camera or contact a Canon Service Center. • You can have the C700 model changed into a C700 PL or C700 GS PL model.
Specifications Specifications C700 / C700 PL / C700 GS PL 220 System • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Intra-frame or Long GOP Apple ProRes Audio compression: Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels File format: MXF, Apple QuickTime File Format Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.
Specifications • Lens Correction Peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration correction is available for Canon EF lenses, EF Cinema lenses and broadcast lenses2 2 Some lenses are not compatible with in-camera correction.
Specifications LUT (BT.709, BT.2020, DCI, ACESproxy, HDR-PQ (OOTF On or Off), HDR-HLG, User LUT 1 to 4) and supplemental displays* (superimposed onscreen displays, peaking, zebra pattern, magnification, B&W image, waveform monitor, false color display, anamorphic desqueeze) can also be output. * MON. terminals only. 222 • HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI connector, output only LUT (BT.709, BT.
Specifications Power/Others • Compatible Batteries V-mount batteries, rated input: 14.8 V DC (acceptable range: 12 V to 20 V DC) • DC IN 12V Terminal XLR 4-pin jack (male connector), rated input: 12 V DC (acceptable range: 11.5 V to 20 V DC), 10 A (acceptable maximum load current) • DC OUT 24V 2A Terminal Fischer 3-pin connector, rated output: 24 V DC, maximum current: 2.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions 224 Following is a list of lenses compatible with this camera and the various functions that can be used depending on the lens. Depending on the lens’s purchase date, you may need to update the lens’s firmware to use these functions. For details, consult a Canon Service Center.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions • EF lenses compatible with auto iris: EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM • Prime lenses compatible with the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function: CN-E14mm T3.1 L F CN-E24mm T1.5 L F CN-E35mm T1.5 L F CN-E50mm T1.3 L F CN-E85mm T1.3 L F CN-E135mm T2.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Appendix: Camera Dimensions All measurements are in mm (inch measurements are given in parentheses). Lens mount surface 314.8 (1.0 ft.) Left side view [] 100.8 (4.0 in.) 66.5 (2.6 in.) Front view [] 64.0 (2.5 in.) 84.0 (3.3 in.) 11.7 (0.46 in.) 64.0 (2.5 in.) 84.0 (3.3 in.) 89.8 (3.5 in.) Front view Z 53.8 (2.1 in.) Left side view Z 89.8 (3.5 in.) 226 13.0 (0.51 in.) 322.8 (1.1 ft.) Right side view 314.8 (1.0 ft.) 100.8 (4.0 in.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Top view 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.)(1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 44.0 (1.7 in.) 76.7 (3.0 in.) 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 227 12.7 (0.5 in.) 118.0 (4.6 in.) 12.7 (0.5 in.) 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.)(1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 56.7 (2.2 in.) Bottom view 12.7 (0.5 in.) 221.8 (8.7 in.) 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 12.7 (0.5 in.) 44.0 (1.7 in.) 12.7 (0.5 in.) 12.7 (0.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Front view (with accessories) 169.7 (6.7 in.) 228 166.5 (6.6 in.) 203.8 (8.0 in.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Right side view (with accessories) 111.0 (4.4 in.) 231.0 (9.1 in.) 229 275.9 (10.9 in.) max. 64.2 (2.5 in.) 53.8 (2.1 in.) 28.4 (1.1 in.) 38.1 (1.5 in.) 25.3 (1.0 in.) 9.5 (0.37 in.) Microphone holder 73.5 (2.9 in.) 122.5 (4.8 in.) 9.4 (0.37 in.
30.5 (1.2 in.) 59.8 (2.4 in.) 12.7 (0.5 in.) 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 30.5 (1.2 in.) 35.1 35.1 (1.4 in.) (1.4 in.) 59.8 (2.4 in.) 73.5 (2.9 in.) 18.2 (0.72 in.) 143.2 (5.6 in.) 11.2 (0.44 in.) 83.1 (3.3 in.) 70.6 (2.8 in.) 25.4 (1.0 in.) 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 4.4 (0.17 in.) 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) (1.0 in.) 60.0 (2.4 in.) 230 49.0 (1.9 in.) 4.4 (0.17 in.
Approximate Recording Times Approximate Recording Times Recordings on the CFast card (XF-AVC clips) Bit rate 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB [810 Mbps Intra-frame] 10 min. 20 min. 40 min. [440 Mbps Intra-frame] 15 min. 35 min. 75 min. [310 Mbps Intra-frame] 25 min. 50 min. 105 min. [225 Mbps Intra-frame] 35 min. 75 min. 150 min. [160 Mbps Intra-frame] 50 min. 105 min. 210 min. [50 Mbps Long GOP] 165 min. 335 min. 680 min.
Index 232 (Ethernet) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 × (headphones) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 4K workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 A ABB (automatic black balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161, 163 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 ACES color, ACESproxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 154 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E EF Cinema lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 EF lens mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Extension modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24 External recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Intra-frame (XF-AVC compression) . . . . . . . . . . 66 IP streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N ND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Network connection Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Wired (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Network functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Non-drop frame (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 REMOTE A, REMOTE B terminals . . . . . . . . . .123 Remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V Video configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Video output configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 VIDEO terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Viewfinder (optional EVF-V70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 V-mount batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 W Waveform monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Wide DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
& USA CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES 236 The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (‘Canon USA’) with respect to (a) the Canon Cinema EOS Product, and (b) the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product (if any), packaged with this limited warranty (collectively the “Products”)* and purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
CANADA CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (‘Canon Canada’) with respect to (a) the Canon Cinema EOS product, and (b) the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product (if any), packaged with this limited warranty (collectively the “Products”)* and purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon Europa N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands USA http://pro.usa.canon.com CANON U.S.A., INC. http://pro.usa.canon.com/support (855) CINE-EOS (855-246-3367) (USA only) http://www.canon-europe.com UNITED KINGDOM Canon UK Ltd Unit 160, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SG 020-7660-0186 The information in this document is verified as of November 2017.
