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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. 2 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. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.
CAUTION Denotes the risk of injury. • Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts. This may cause injury or damage to the product. • Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.
Table of Contents 5 Safety Instructions 2 1. Introduction 9 About this Manual 9 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Supplied Accessories 10 Before Using the Camera 11 Names of Parts 12 Camera 12 LM-V2 LCD Monitor 18 LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit 19 GR-V1 Camera Grip 20 Handle Unit 21 4K and Higher Resolutions: Workflow Overview 22 Color Grading with the ACES Workflow 23 2.
Aperture 72 Manual Aperture: Changing the Aperture Value 72 Using the Control Dial 73 Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris 74 Automatic Aperture 74 Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 75 Light Metering Mode 75 White Balance 76 Custom White Balance 76 Color Temperature/Preset White Balance 77 Auto White Balance (AWB) 78 Focus 79 Manual Focus 80 One-Shot AF 83 AF-Boosted MF 83 Continuous AF 84 Changing the AF Frame Size and Position 85 Face Detection 86 Tracking a Specific Subject 87 Image Stabilizati
4. Customization 119 Assignable Buttons 119 Custom Picture Settings 123 Selecting Custom Picture Files 123 Preset Picture Settings 123 Renaming Custom Picture Files 124 Protecting Custom Picture Files 124 Resetting Custom Picture Files 124 Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 125 Copying Custom Picture Files 125 Embedding the Custom Picture File in Clips 125 Available Custom Picture Settings 126 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 130 Saving Menu Settings 130 Loading Menu Settings 130 5.
IP Streaming 170 Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 172 Starting Browser Remote 172 Using Browser Remote 174 8.
1 Introduction 9 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C500 Mark II. 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 201). 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. • The following terms are used in this manual.
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camera. 10 LM-V2 LCD Monitor LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit Handle Unit GR-V1 Camera Grip* (incl. grip attachment ring) Microphone Holder (incl. M4 fixation bolts, x2) BP-A60 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) CG-A20 Battery Charger CA-CP200 B Compact Power Adapter (for the CG-A20; incl. power cord) Expansion System Attachment Bracket Body Cap* UN-5 Unit Cable Hex socket head bolts (0.
Supplied Accessories Before Using the Camera • 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 it fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 201). • Copyright notice: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera 12 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 Tape measure hook and focal plane mark MAGN.
Names of Parts 7 8 13 9 1 2 10 3 4 5 11 6 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 (illumination) button Turns on/off the illumination of the buttons on the camera’s left and back sides. This is convenient for night time or black-out operation.
Names of Parts 4 1 14 5 2 6 3 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 USB terminal For connecting the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver. Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 61) Audio level switches for CH1 (top) and CH2 (bottom) (A 104) System expansion terminal Focal plane mark Air intake vent (A 61) Speaker (A 135) 12 8 Camera grip attachment thread/Rosette (A 41) Compliant with ARRI rosettes.
Names of Parts 1 2 15 3 5 6 7 3 8 9 4 10 EF lens mount 1 2 3 4 5 Front tally lamp (A 51) VIDEO terminal (A 29) Lens mount fixation bolts PUSH AUTO IRIS (momentary automatic aperture) button (A 74)/ Assignable button Camera 14 (A 119) EF-S lens mount index (A 37) 6 7 8 9 EF lens mount index (A 37) Lens release button (A 37) EF lens lock pin ONE-SHOT AF (focus automatically once) button (A 83)/ Assignable button Camera 15 (A 119) 10 EF lens contacts (A 37)
Names of Parts 16 1 13 2 10 11 14 3 15 4 12 5 16 6 17 7 8 18 19 9 20 1 Expansion unit connector For connecting the optional EVF-V50 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, EU-V1 Expansion Unit 1 or EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2. 2 Expansion unit connector cover 3 Power indicator/Rear tally lamp (A 51) 4 FUNC (main functions) button (A 66)/ Assignable button Camera 12 (A 119) 5 Joystick (A 34) 6 CANCEL button (A 34) 7 MENU button (A 34, 119) 8 Screw holes for M4 bolts (7.5 mm (0.30 in.
Names of Parts 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 17 12 13 1 Tape measure hook Use the hook to accurately measure the distance from the focal plane. 2 Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (9 mm (0.35 in.) deep, x6) 3 Top accessory mount with socket for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (6.7 mm (0.26 in.) deep) 4 Accessory shoe with socket for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (6.7 mm (0.26 in.
Names of Parts LM-V2 LCD Monitor 8 1 18 2 9 3 4 5 6 10 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 LCD panel with touch screen (A 29, 31) FUNC (main functions) button (A 66)/ Assignable button LCD LM-V1/V2 1 (A 119) MENU button (A 34, 119) Joystick (A 34) MIRROR (invert the displayed image) button (A 32) CANCEL button (A 34) 7 DISP (display) button (A 53, 57)/ Assignable button LCD LM-V1/V2 2 (A 119) 8 LCD monitor’s position alignment mark Í (A 29) 9 Screw holes for 1/4"-20 screws (11.2 mm (0.44 in.
Names of Parts LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit (A 29) 5 1 2 7 3 8 9 4 10 1 11 5 4 6 12 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 LCD monitor fixation bolt Base 1 Sockets for the microphone holder (A 42) Cable clamp Pivot A Base 2 fixation bolt 7 8 9 10 11 12 Microphone Holder (A 42, 102) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Microphone lock screw Microphone holder Microphone cable clamp Pivot B Base 2 Locking knob LCD monitor mount LCD monitor’s position alignment mark Í Attachment mount 19
Names of Parts GR-V1 Camera Grip (A 41) At the time of purchase, the camera grip is pre-attached to the camera. 20 4 1 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 Control dial (A 70, 73) REC (start/stop recording) button (A 51) Grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the REC button on the camera grip with your index finger but still have a comfortable but secure grip. 4 5 Joystick (A 34) FOCUS GUIDE button (A 81)/ Assignable button Camera Grip 1 (A 119) 6 Rosette Compliant with ARRI rosettes.
Names of Parts Handle Unit (A 29) 1 2 1 3 4 5 21 6 1 2 3 4 Screw holes for 1/4"-20 screws (6 mm (0.24 in.) deep, x4) Front accessory mount with socket for 1/4"-20 screws (8.8 mm (0.35 in.) deep) Top accessory shoe Through-holes (∅ 8.8 mm (0.35 in.), distance center-to-center 35.5 mm (1.4 in.)) 7 5 6 7 8 8 Rear accessory mount with socket for 1/4"-20 screws (8.8 mm (0.35 in.
4K and Higher Resolutions: Workflow Overview 4K and Higher Resolutions: Workflow Overview The following illustrates the typical workflow for 5.9K/4K recording with this camera. 22 Recording 4K recording SDI OUT / HDMI OUT terminal output Post-production Full-quality data External recorder 5.
4K and Higher Resolutions: Workflow Overview Color Grading with the ACES Workflow You can perform color grading using ACES2065-1, the color encoding system defined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This workflow allows you to perform on-set color grading* while continuing to shoot. * Requires monitors compatible with ASC-CDL and 3D LUT color correction. Post-production CFexpress card RAW data Cinema RAW Development Input Transform SDI OUT / MON.
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2 Preparations 25 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camera using a battery pack or the DC IN 12V terminal. Even when a battery pack is attached, if a power source is connected to the DC IN 12V terminal, the camera will not draw power from the battery pack. Using a Battery Pack You can power the camera using the supplied BP-A60 Battery Pack or the optional BP-A30 Battery Pack.
Preparing the Power Supply 26 NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start. • If there is a malfunction with the battery charger, compact power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop. • For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Safety Instructions (A 2), Battery Pack (A 212).
Preparing the Power Supply Checking the Remaining Battery Charge When the camera is turned on, you can check the approximate remaining battery usage time (in minutes) by looking at any recording/playback screen or the [B System Setup] status screen (A 196). You can also check the approximate charge level on the battery pack itself. The remaining battery charge level shown on the status screen may not match the indicators on the battery pack. Press the CHECK button on the battery pack.
Preparing the Power Supply 28 NOTES • If the power supplied to the camera is at or below the level set for the power level warning (A 189), the camera will not start recording. If the power supply’s voltage falls below the level necessary to operate the camera while recording, recording will stop and the camera will turn off.
Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor The LCD screen is necessary to complete the initial setup of the camera, so how to attach the supplied handle and LCD monitor will be explained in this section. To learn more about using other optional and supplied accessories, refer to Preparing Other Accessories (A 40) and to the Cinema EOS System Expansion User Guide (PDF file), available for download from your local Canon website.
Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor 30 6 Connect the LCD monitor to the camera’s VIDEO terminal using the supplied UN-5 Unit Cable. • Align the Í marks on the cable’s plugs and terminals. 7 Put the cable though the LCD attachment unit’s cable clamp. • If necessary, adjust the position of the cable so that it does not get in the picture or obstruct the view. NOTES • Depending on the situation, the screws may become loose. If necessary, use the supplied hex wrench for 0.
Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor 7 Connect the LCD monitor to the camera’s VIDEO terminal using the supplied UN-5 Unit Cable. • Align the Í marks on the cable’s plugs and terminals. • If necessary, adjust the position of the cable so that it does not get in the picture or obstruct the view. NOTES • Depending on the situation, the screws may become loose. If necessary, use the supplied hex wrench for 0.64 cm, 1/4" screws to tighten them.
Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor 32 NOTES • Based on the LCD monitor’s position, you can invert the image displayed on the screen. Repeatedly pressing the MIRROR button will change the displayed image in the following order: Image inverted horizontally Image inverted vertically Image inverted horizontally and vertically Original image.
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. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camera’s clock is not set. 1 Select the desired time zone and move to the next field. • Joystick: Push the joystick up/down to make the selection and then press SET (press the joystick itself). Dial: Turn the SELECT dial to make the selection and then press the SET button.
Using the Menus Using the Menus 34 Many of the camera’s functions can be adjusted from the menu that opens after pressing the MENU button. In CAMERA mode, you can also register frequently used menu settings in a customized menu (My Menu) for easy access. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 179). MENU button Joystick Joystick CANCEL button MENU button CANCEL button SET button Press the SET button (in the manual, “press SET”) to confirm a selection.
Using the Menus 3 Press SET (press the SET button or press the joystick itself). • You can also push the joystick down to move the cursor to the list of menu items. 4 Select the desired menu item ([Language H], in the example) and then press SET. • Joystick: Push the joystick up/down to select a menu item in the current page, or left/right to scroll through the menu pages. Dial: Turning the SELECT dial will scroll through all the menu items and all the menu pages consecutively.
Using the Menus Rearranging Menu Settings 1 Select 36 > [¥ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Move]. 2 Select the menu setting you want to move. • The ] icon will appear next to the setting you selected to move. 3 Move the menu setting to the desired position and press SET. Removing Menu Settings 1 Select > [¥ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Delete]. 2 Select the menu setting you want to remove. 3 Select [OK] twice. Resetting All the My Menu Sets Reset all the menu settings registered to the currently selected My Menu set.
Preparing the Lens 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. 37 IMPORTANT • When attaching/removing a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Also, be careful not to drop the camera or lens. NOTES • After removing a lens/When a lens is not attached to the camera: - Do not touch the lens’s surfaces, the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area.
Preparing the Lens 38 - You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is set to AF. - You may not be able to use the focus preset function on super telephoto lenses. - You may not be able to use the power zoom function on lenses with that function. • This camera’s sensor is larger than the sensor size for which EF-S lenses are designed (APS-C). When using EF-S lenses with this camera, you may notice peripheral illumination fall-off or vignetting.
Preparing the Lens In-Camera Lens Correction Depending on the characteristics of the lens used, the corners of an image frame may be darker than the center due to light fall-off (peripheral illumination drop), color shift/color fringing may be visible along high-contrast edges in the image (chromatic aberration), or the image produced may not be as sharp at certain apertures (lens diffraction). In CAMERA mode, you can apply a correction to compensate as necessary.
Preparing Other Accessories Preparing Other Accessories 40 Your camera is incredibly versatile and allows you to build the shooting configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions. In addition to the supplied accessories, Canon offers a variety of optional accessories that expand the functionality of the camera (A 216). For details about accessories compatible with this camera, please download the Cinema EOS System Expansion User Guide (PDF file), available from your local Canon website.
Preparing Other Accessories Removing and Attaching the Camera Grip The camera grip comes originally attached to the camera. You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest when a minimal configuration is necessary. 41 Removing the Camera Grip 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Unscrew the camera grip’s locking screw and gently detach the grip. • The camera grip contains an internal connection cable so be sure not to pull it too forcefully.
Preparing Other Accessories Attaching the Microphone Holder 1 Attach the microphone holder to the LCD attachment unit. 42 2 Use a commercially available Phillips head (“crosshead”) screwdriver to secure it firmly with the supplied M4 bolts.
Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camera records clips1 on CFexpress or SD cards2 and photos on SD cards. The camera has two CFexpress card slots and you can use two cards (in the manual, “CFexpress A” and “CFexpress B”) to record on both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other card when the card in use is full (A 47). Initialize cards (A 46) when you use them with this camera for the first time.
Preparing Recording Media Inserting a CFexpress Card 44 1 Slide the card compartment cover switch all the way in the direction of the arrow. • The card compartment cover will open to the left. 2 Insert the card straight, with the label facing the back of the camera (the side with the battery compartment) all the way into one of the CFexpress card slots. • You can use two cards, one in each card slot. CFexpress card access indicators 3 Close the card compartment cover.
Preparing Recording Media Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Wait until the SD CARD access indicator is off or is illuminated in green. 45 2 Slide the card compartment cover switch all the way in the direction of the arrow. • The card compartment cover will open to the left. 3 Insert the card straight, with the label facing the back of the camera (the side with the battery compartment) all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks.
Preparing Recording Media Initializing Recording Media Initialize cards when you use them with this camera for the first time. You can also initialize a card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. 46 1 Select > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Initialize Media]. 2 Select [CFexpress A], [CFexpress B] or [SD Card]. 3 Select [OK]. • The card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased. 4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.
Preparing Recording Media Relay Recording and Double Slot Recording In CAMERA mode, the camera features two convenient recording methods that can be used when both CFexpress card slots contain a card: relay recording and double slot recording. 47 Relay Recording This function allows you to continue recording on the other card without interruption when the card you are using becomes full. Relay recording is available from CFexpres card slot A to CFexpress card slot B, and vice versa.
Preparing Recording Media Recovering Clips 48 Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camera or removing the card while data is being recorded, can cause data errors in the recorded clip. In MEDIA mode, you may be able to recover clips with corrupted data using the following procedure. 1 Set the camera to MEDIA mode and open the index screen with the clip you wish to recover (A 131). 2 Select the desired clip (a clip with the icon instead of a thumbnail image).
Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance In CAMERA mode, you can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount and set the camera to CAMERA mode. • 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 Select > [v Camera Setup] > [ABB] > [OK].
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3 Recording 51 Recording Video and Photos This section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 99). * “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. You can also include metadata with the clip. Recording Power indicator/ rear tally lamp Front tally lamp SD card access indicator CFexpress card access indicators 1 Set the Q switch to CAMERA.
Recording Video and Photos 52 To take photos In CAMERA mode, you can take photos using an assignable button. Photos are saved onto the SD card and their size depends on the video configuration currently in use. For details, refer to Specifications (A 219). Photos cannot be recorded while recording, when Browser Remote is activated or while color bars are being displayed. 1 Set an assignable button to [Photo] (A 119). 2 When the camera is in record standby mode, press the assignable button.
Recording Video and Photos Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in CAMERA mode. You can use the custom display function (A 184) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required. The menu item that controls each display is given in the following tables (1: indicates a menu item under [Custom Display 1] and 2: indicates a menu item under [Custom Display 2]).
Recording Video and Photos Left side of the screen Icon/Display 54 Description Custom Display 0000 mm Approximate focal length of the lens. 1: [Focal Length] A, @ Focus mode (A 79). 1: [Focus Mode] , Face AF (A 86). Image stabilization (A 88). 1: [Digital Image Image stabilization disabled (the function is activated on the camera but turned off Stabilization] on the lens). i (in red) , Lens error warning (A 203). 1: [Lens] B4 mount adapter.
Recording Video and Photos Icon/Display 4 Description Double slot recording (A 47). Custom Display 2: [Recording Mode] Recording operation STBY, ÜREC Clip recording: record standby, recording. S&F STBY, S&F ÜREC Slow & fast motion recording (A 114): record standby, recording. PRE STBY, PRE ÜREC Pre-recording (A 116): record standby, recording. 55 ` Recording command (A 143, 144). 2: [Rec Command] 00.00P, 00.00i Frame rate (A 63).
Recording Video and Photos Icon/Display Description Audio limiter (A 105). Custom Display 2: [Audio Level Indicator] Audio level meter (A 104). 56 ×00, Headphone volume (A 135). – Date/time 2: [Date/Time] Bottom and center of the screen Icon/Display Description Custom Display A001C001 to Z999D999 Clip identification. Includes the camera index, reel number and clip number components of the clip file name (A 59). 2: [Reel/Clip Number] 00 00 00 00 User bit (A 95).
Recording Video and Photos Selecting the Onscreen Display Level You can press the DISP button to change the onscreen display level and control the amount of information shown over the image. In CAMERA mode, you can customize each display level individually. 57 Press the DISP button to select the desired display level. • Repeatedly pressing the DISP button will change the display level: Display level 1 → Display level 2 → Display level 3.
Recording Video and Photos Peripheral Border Display 58 You can apply the peripheral border display to all display levels in CAMERA mode. With the peripheral border display, the camera’s image is reduced slightly so the onscreen displays are shown mostly around it and not on top of it, partially hiding it. Full-screen display Select Peripheral border display > [¢ Monitoring Setup] > [Apply Peripheral Border] > Desired option. Options [DISP Level 1/2/3]: Peripheral border display is always used.
Recording Video and Photos Setting a Card’s Volume Label In CAMERA mode, you can set the volume label for CFexpress cards and SDXC cards used for recording, in order to make it easier to identify and organize them later. 1 Select > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Volume Label] > [Canon] or [Canon + Metadata]. 2 Initialize the card (A 46). 3 If necessary, set the clip file name’s metadata elements (A 59). 4 Record clips on the card.
Recording Video and Photos Setting the Components of the Clip File Name To set the camera index 1 Select 60 > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Metadata] > [Camera Index]. 2 Select the desired camera index and then select [Set]. To set the clip numbering method Select > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Metadata] > [Clip Numbering] > [Reset] or [Continuous]. Options [Reset]: [Continuous]: The clip number will restart from 001 every time you insert a new card.
Recording Video and Photos Using the Fan The camera uses a cooling fan to lower the camera’s internal temperature. In CAMERA mode, you can change the fan’s operation mode and speed. In MEDIA mode, the fan runs at all times but you can select its speed. 61 Setting the Fan’s Operation in CAMERA Mode 1 Select > [B System Setup] > [Fan Mode] > Desired option. If you selected [Always On] 2 Select > [B System Setup] > [Fan Speed (Always)] > Desired fan speed.
Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode, System Frequency, Resolution and Frame Rate Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode, System Frequency, Resolution and Frame Rate 62 In CAMERA mode, you can set the video configuration used for primary clips with the following procedures. Select the video format, sensor mode, resolution (frame size), system frequency and frame rate settings that best match your creative needs.
Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode, System Frequency, Resolution and Frame Rate Selecting the Frame Rate When shooting RAW clips, the frame rate will determine also the color depth. Refer to the following table. This procedure is not necessary when the system frequency is set to 24.00 Hz. 1 Select 63 > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Frame Rate]. 2 Select the desired option. • The selected frame rate will appear at the top of the screen.
Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode, System Frequency, Resolution and Frame Rate System frequency/Frame rate Sensor mode 64 Resolution Color sampling 4096x2160 Full frame, Super 35mm (cropped) 3840x2160 2048x1080, 1920x1080 Super 16mm (cropped) 2048x1080, 1920x1080 YCbCr 4:2:2, 10 bit Bit rate* 50.00 Hz 24.00 Hz 50.00P 50.00i 25.
Proxy Clips (Simultaneous Recording) Proxy Clips (Simultaneous Recording) In CAMERA mode, while recording a RAW primary clip on a CFexpress card, you can simultaneously record the same scene as a proxy clip (XF-AVC format) on the SD card. Because proxy clips have smaller files, they are suitable for offline editing.
Direct Setting Mode (FUNC Button) Direct Setting Mode (FUNC Button) 66 In CAMERA mode, you can adjust main camera functions—shutter speed, ISO speed/gain, aperture and white balance—using the FUNC button (direct setting mode). This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode. For specific details about the functions refer to the each function’s section: shutter speed (A 67), ISO speed/gain (A 69), aperture (A 72), white balance (A 76).
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed In CAMERA mode, you can set the shutter speed according to the shooting 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 172, 175). [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second).
Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Select 68 > [v Camera Setup] > [Shutter Mode] > Desired shutter speed mode. 2 For [Speed] only: Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop]. > [v Camera Setup] > [Shutter Increment] > 3 Adjust the shutter speed, angle value or clear scan frequency using the direct setting mode (A 66). • After closing the menu, press the SHUTTER button to highlight the shutter speed. • The selected shutter speed will appear at the bottom of the screen.
ISO Speed/Gain ISO Speed/Gain In CAMERA mode, you may want to adjust the brightness of the image according to the shooting conditions. 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 172, 175).
ISO Speed/Gain Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value 1 Select 70 > [v Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [ISO] or [Gain]. 2 Depending on your previous selection, select speed) or [Gain Increment] (gain). > [v Camera Setup] > [ISO Increment] (ISO 3 Select the desired option. 4 Adjust the ISO speed or gain value using the direct setting mode (A 66). • After closing the menu, press the ISO/GAIN button to highlight the ISO speed or gain value.
ND Filter ND Filter In CAMERA mode, 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 (up to 6 stops in 2-stop intervals). If you enable the extended ND range, you can select one of 5 density levels (up to 10 stops in 2-stop intervals).
Aperture Aperture 72 In CAMERA mode, you can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Depending on the lens used, the aperture value displayed may differ (F value or T value) and available aperture values will vary as well. You can select the adjustment increment and even use the smallest iris increment allowed by the lens. When the optional SG-1 Shoulder Style Grip Unit is connected to the camera, you can also adjust the aperture using the grip.
Aperture Using the Control Dial You can also adjust the lens’s aperture value using the control dial on the camera or the one on the camera grip. By default, the function of both control dials is set to [Iris]. You can select the function assigned to each control dial independently. 1 Select > [B System Setup] > [Camera Ctrl Dial] (control dial on the camera) or [Camera Grip Ctrl Dial] (control dial on the camera grip) > [Iris].
Aperture Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris 74 During manual aperture, you can press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button to have the camera temporarily take control and adjust the aperture automatically for an optimal exposure. This function is not available when slow & fast motion recording is activated. > [v Camera Setup] > [Iris Mode] > [Manual]. • When using a compatible EF Cinema/broadcast lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 72). 1 Select 2 Press and hold the PUSH AUTO IRIS button.
Aperture Exposure Compensation - AE Shift Use AE shift to compensate the exposure that was set using automatic aperture, in order to darken or lighten the image. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 172, 175). 1 Select > [v Camera Setup] > [AE Shift]. 2 Select the desired option. • You can select one of 17 AE shift levels from –2.0 to +2.0.
White Balance White Balance 76 In CAMERA mode, the camera uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and produce accurate colors under different lighting conditions. The camera offers the following ways to set the white balance. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 172, 175).
White Balance 4 Press the Å button. • The Å A or Å B icon will flash quickly. • Make sure the gray card or white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed. • Once the icon stops flashing, the procedure is completed. The setting is retained even if you turn off the camera. • The color temperature and CC value registered by the camera will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the ÅA or ÅB icon. NOTES • Readjust the custom white balance if the light source or ND filter setting changes.
White Balance Auto White Balance (AWB) The camera constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to achieve an appropriate level. The camera will adjust the white balance if the light source changes. 78 1 Press the WB button. • The camera will enter the direct setting mode (A 66) with the white balance mode icon highlighted. 2 Select the icon. • The color temperature and CC value set automatically by the camera will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the icon.
Focus Focus In CAMERA mode, the camera offers the following ways to focus, depending on the lens used. The camera incorporates Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology for advanced autofocus performance with compatible lenses. Refer to the list of compatible lenses and functions that can be used (A 225). You can also adjust the focus remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 172, 174). Manual focus: Turn the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus.
Focus Required settings on EF Cinema lenses and broadcast lenses To adjust the focus from the camera, you will need to change the focus mode using the controls on the lens. Required settings vary depending on the lens. Refer to the following table and the instruction manual of the lens used.
Focus Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to focus more accurately, you can use the following focus assistance functions: Dual Pixel Focus Guide, an onscreen guide that shows you if the selected subject is in focus; peaking, which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject; and magnification, which enlarges the image on the screen. You can use peaking and the focus guide or peaking and magnification simultaneously for greater effect.
Focus Peaking The camera offers two peaking levels. 82 1 Press the PEAKING button. • The peaking icon (J or K) appears on the left of the screen and outlines (contour lines) in the image that are in focus will be shown highlighted. • Press the button again to turn off peaking. • Alternatively, you can use the > [A Assistance Functions] > [Peaking: VIDEO Term.], [Peaking: EVF-V50] and [Peaking: MON.
Focus One-Shot AF In this focus mode, you will focus manually in most situations but still have the option to have the camera focus automatically only once on the subject inside the AF frame. You can change the size and position of the AF frame. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. • On a compatible EF Cinema/broadcast lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 80). • @ will appear on the left of the screen. 2 Select [One Shot].
Focus Continuous AF The camera will focus automatically on a subject inside the main area of the image (approximately 80% of the screen’s length and height). 84 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. • On a compatible EF Cinema/broadcast lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 80). • @ will appear on the left of the screen. 2 Select > [v Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] > [Continuous]. • A white AF frame will appear on the screen.
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. To use AF lock, you must set an assignable button to [AF Lock] in advance. 1 Set an assignable button to [AF Lock] (A 119). 2 While the autofocus is active, press the assignable button. • The focus will be locked and @ and the AF frame will turn gray. When you are using Face AF, the face detection frame around the main subject will turn gray.
Focus Face Detection 86 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).
Focus • The camera may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off. • If you set an assignable button to [Face Detection] (A 119), you can press the button to turn the function on and off. If you set an assignable button to [Face AF], you can press the button to toggle between the face detection options.
Image Stabilization Image Stabilization 88 In CAMERA mode, you can use the image stabilizer to compensate for camera shake and achieve steadier shots. The image stabilizer is more effective at wider angles and the effect is reduced the more you approach the telephoto end. The camera’s image stabilization is not available for RAW clips. 1 Select > [v Camera Setup] > [Digital Image Stabilization] > [On].
Zoom Zoom In CAMERA mode, you can use the camera to zoom when an EF Cinema/broadcast lens compatible with zoom operation (A 225) or an EF lens integrated with an optional PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter is attached to the camera. You can also zoom remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 172, 174). Required settings on EF Cinema lenses and broadcast lenses To operate the zoom from the camera, you will need to enable automatic adjustment using the controls on the lens.
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color 90 In CAMERA mode, using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area. Zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed. The false color overlay allows you to check if the exposure is correct. You can display the assistance overlays independently on the LCD screen, an optional viewfinder or external monitors.
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color Center Marker / Horizontal Marker / Grid Marker 1 Select > [A Assistance Functions] > [Center Marker], [Horizontal Marker] or [Grid Marker] > Desired marker color. • Select [Off] to turn off the marker. 2 For [Center Marker] only: Select shape. > [A Assistance Functions] > [Center Marker Type] > Desired marker Aspect Marker 1 Select > [A Assistance Functions] > [Aspect Marker] > Desired marker color or transparency of the masked area.
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color Displaying Zebra Patterns 92 The camera has a zebra pattern function that shows black and white diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed. There are two types of zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously. Zebra 1 lets you identify areas within a certain range (±5% of a specified level from 5% to 95%) while zebra 2 lets you identify areas that exceed a specified level (from 0% to 100%).
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code In CAMERA 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 terminal, MON. terminal, TIME CODE terminal (A 97) or HDMI OUT terminal. In MEDIA mode, the time code embedded in the clip being played back is output from the SDI OUT terminal or MON. terminal. Depending on the frame rate used, you may be able to select between a drop frame an non-drop frame time code signal (A 94).
Setting the Time Code Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 94 When the frame rate is set to 59.94P, 59.94i or 29.97P, you can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings. With all other frame rates, the time code is set to non-drop frame (NDF) and cannot be changed. > [B System Setup] > [Time Code DF/NDF] > [DF] or [NDF]. • The time code display will change depending on the setting.
Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit In CAMERA mode, you can set a user bit composed of 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. The user bit is recorded with clips and can be output from the SDI OUT terminal, MON. terminal or HDMI OUT terminal. It can be used freely to categorize and manage recordings or to keep additional information about them.
Synchronizing with an External Device Synchronizing with an External Device 96 In CAMERA mode, you can use the camera’s TIME CODE terminal to synchronize this camera’s time code to an external signal. Using the same external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multicamera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camera to other cameras. You can output the time code signal from the SDI OUT terminal or MON.
Synchronizing with an External Device NOTES • Synchronize the camera’s time code with an external time code signal that matches the camera’s system frequency. Use a 24-frame time code signal when the frame rate is set to 23.98P or 24.00P, a 25-frame time code signal when it is set to 25.00P, 50.00i or 50.00P and a 30-frame time code signal for other frame rates.
Synchronizing with an External Device • If the external Genlock signal is incorrect, the synchronization may not be stable. In such case, the recorded time code may be incorrect. 98 Reference Video Signal Output After changing the function of the optional EU-V1’s or EU-V2’s G-LOCK/SYNC OUT terminal, you can use the camera’s video signal as a reference sync signal (tri-level HD signal) to synchronize an external device to this camera.
Recording Audio Recording Audio The camera features 4-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback. The sampling frequency is 48 kHz and the audio sampling bit depth is 24 bit. You can record audio using the INPUT terminals (commercially available analog 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 terminal, MON.
Recording Audio Audio source selection switches Menu settings [CH1/CH2]1 [CH3/CH4]1 [CH2 Input]2 INPUT 1 100 – [INPUT Terminals] AES/EBU [INPUT 2] LINE, MIC, MIC+48V [INPUT 1] – [INPUT Terminals] [MIC Terminal] [INPUT 2] AES/EBU LINE, MIC, MIC+48V [INPUT 1] – [Monaural Mic] AES/EBU LINE, MIC, MIC+48V – – AES/EBU LINE, MIC, MIC+48V [MIC Terminal] CH2 – – CH3 CH4 AES/EBU INPUT 1 terminal (digital audio) INPUT 2 terminal (digital audio) LINE, MIC, MIC+48V INPUT 1 terminal (digi
Recording Audio Audio source selection switches Menu settings [CH1/CH2]1 [CH3/CH4]1 [CH2 Input]2 INPUT 1 – [INPUT Terminals] – [Monaural Mic] INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 AES/EBU Built-in microphone (mono) Built-in microphone (mono) INPUT 2 terminal (digital audio) Built-in microphone (mono) Built-in microphone (mono) – INPUT 2 terminal Built-in microphone (mono) Built-in microphone (mono) INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 2 terminal Built-in microphone (mono) Built-in microphone (mono) MIC terminal (L)
Recording Audio 102 NOTES • If the V-mount battery is removed while using the EU-V2’s INPUT 3 / INPUT 4 terminals, the audio inputs recorded on CH3/CH4 will change automatically to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2, respectively. • You can press the AUDIO STATUS button to display only the [¡ Audio Setup] status screens. On these status screens (A 195) you can check the input source selected for each audio channel and other audio-related settings.
Recording Audio Setting the Audio Input Type for the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals, you can record audio independently from a microphone or audio input source. Set the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 switch to AES/EBU (digital audio), LINE (analog audio device) or MIC (analog microphone). INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 switches (audio source selection) • To supply an analog microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V instead.
Recording Audio Recording the Same Analog Audio Input to Two Channels 104 By default, when using analog audio sources (line in or microphone) connected to the INPUT terminals, each audio input is recorded to a separate audio channel (INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). If necessary (for example, as an audio backup recording), you can record the same analog audio source connected to the INPUT 1 terminal to both audio channels, CH1 and CH2.
Recording Audio Audio Level Adjustment for CH3, CH4 or CH3/CH4 1 Select > [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Rec Level CH3], [Audio Rec Level CH4] or [Audio Rec Level CH3/CH4] > [Automatic] or [Manual]. • If you selected [Automatic], the rest of the procedure is not necessary. If you selected [Manual], continue the procedure to set the audio recording level. 2 Select > [¡ Audio Setup] > [CH3 Level], [CH4 Level] or [CH3/CH4 Level] > Desired audio level.
Recording Audio Microphone Attenuator (INPUT Terminals) 106 You can activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB). The setting is applied when one of the audio channels in the [¡ Audio Setup] status screen is set to [INPUTx MIC] or [INPUTx MIC+48] (where “x” indicates the number of the corresponding INPUT terminal (1 to 4)). Select > [¡ Audio Setup] > [INPUT 1 Mic Att.] to [INPUT 4 Mic Att.] > [On].
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal In CAMERA mode, you can have the camera generate color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the following terminals. Color bars are not available when the main recording format is set to RAW. Color bars Audio reference signal 107 VIDEO terminal SDI OUT terminal MON.
Video Scopes Video Scopes The camera can display a simplified waveform monitor or a vectorscope to check your recordings. The selected video scope is displayed on the screen and can be output to other monitoring devices as well. 108 Displaying a Video Scope Press the WFM button to turn the video scope on/off. • You can change the video scope displayed (waveform monitor or vectorscope) with the > [A Assistance Functions] > [WFM Function] setting.
Video Scopes Options for [Vertical Scale for HDR] [IRE]: [PQ/HLG]: Displays the video scope in IRE units. For HDR-PQ images, displays the video scope in nits (cd/m2). For such images, the narrow range’s (video range) waveform monitor is displayed. For HDR-HLG images, the Y axis shows a relative-index value between 0.0 and 1.0. Configuring the Vectorscope 1 Select > [A Assistance Functions] > [WFM Function] > [Vectorscope].
Adding Marks to Clips in CAMERA Mode Adding Marks to Clips in CAMERA Mode 110 In CAMERA mode, only when the main recording format is set to XF-AVC, you can add marks to primary clips to set them apart. While recording, you can add shot marks (!) to flag an important shot or frame. After recording a clip, you can add an OK mark ($) or check mark (%) to help you identify particular clips. You can add and delete marks also in MEDIA mode (A 137, 138).
Using Metadata Using Metadata In CAMERA mode, when the main recording format is set to XF-AVC, the camera automatically adds metadata to the recorded clips. 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 172, 177).
Using Metadata Entering Slate Information About the Recording You can enter scene and take information to help identify the recording later on. Select 112 > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Metadata] > [Scene] or [Take] > [Change]. • Enter the desired text using the keyboard screen (A 36). • To clear the scene/take information, select [Reset] instead.
Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording If you set an assignable button to [Review Recording] in advance, you can review all or part of the last clip recorded even with the camera set to CAMERA mode. 1 Set an assignable button to [Review Recording] (A 119). 2 Select > [B System Setup] > [Review Recording] > [Entire Clip] or [Last 4 sec]. 3 After you finish recording a clip, press the assignable button. • The last clip that was recorded is played back for the selected duration.
Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes In CAMERA mode, the camera features the following special recording modes. 114 Slow & fast motion recording: This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback. Pre-recording: The camera will start recording a few seconds before you press the REC button. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.
Special Recording Modes 1 Press the S&F button. • Slow & fast motion recording is activated. [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen and the shooting frame rate appears next to the frame rate setting (the playback frame rate). 2 Press the S&F FPS button and select the desired shooting frame rate using the joystick or SELECT dial.
Special Recording Modes Pre-recording 116 When pre-recording is activated, the camera starts recording continuously onto a temporary memory (approx. 3 seconds) so when you press the REC button, the clip will contain also a few seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button. Pre-recording is available only for XF-AVC primary clips. 1 Select > [Æ Recording/Media Setup] > [Recording Mode] > [Pre-Recording]. • [PRE STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
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. 1 To apply the anamorphic desqueeze to individual video outputs, select > [¢ Monitoring Setup] > [Anamorphic: VIDEO Term.] (LCD screen), [Anamorphic: EVF-V50] (optional viewfinder) or [Anamorphic: MON./HDMI] (external monitors) > [On]. 2 Select or [x1.3].
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller 118 You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camera’s REMOTE A terminal in order to control the camera (including advanced recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you turn the camera on, navigate the menus and remotely control the aperture and shutter speed, change picture-related settings like the knee and sharpness, and more.
4 Customization 119 Assignable Buttons The camera offers a number of buttons to which you can assign various functions (assignable buttons). Assign often-used functions to the buttons you find most convenient to personalize the camera to your needs and preferences. You can find 15 assignable buttons on the camera’s body, 2 assignable buttons on the LCD monitor and one assignable button on the camera grip.
Assignable Buttons 120 NOTES • You can check the [ Assignable Buttons] status screens (A 194) to see what functions are currently assigned to each button. • You can reset only the functions assigned to the assignable buttons, without affecting other camera settings, with the > [B System Setup] > [Reset] > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return to their default function. Assignable functions Functions can be set separately in CAMERA mode and MEDIA mode.
Assignable Buttons Function name Description [LUT: All] Turns on/off the application of the selected LUT to all monitoring devices. [LUT: VIDEO Term.], [LUT: EVF-V50], [LUT: SDI OUT], [LUT: MON.], [LUT: HDMI] Turns on/off the application of the selected LUT only to the LCD monitor, an optional viewfinder, video output from the SDI OUT terminal, or external monitors connected to the MON. or HDMI OUT terminal, respectively.
Assignable Buttons Function name 122 Description CAMERA mode MEDIA mode A [Headphones +], [Headphones –] Increases/reduces the headphone volume, respectively. Ü Ü 135 [Monitor Channels] Switches the audio channels output from the × (headphone) terminal and the built-in speaker. Ü Ü 151 [Audio Level Indicator] Turns the audio level meter on/off. Ü Ü 104 [FUNC] Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camera’s FUNC button.
Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings The camera lets you change many settings (A 126) 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 125).
Custom Picture Settings 124 NOTES • About the logarithmic gamma curves (Canon Log settings) These gamma curves require post-production processing. They were designed to make the most of the imaging sensor characteristics in order to obtain impressive levels of dynamic range. - In CAMERA mode, you can apply a LUT to the supplied LCD screen, an optional viewfinder or video output from the various terminals to use gamma curve settings more suitable for viewing on a monitor screen.
Custom Picture Settings Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 1 Select a custom picture file (A 123). 2 Select > [/ Custom Picture] > [Edit / File]. 3 Select a setting you wish to change and select the desired option. • Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings (A 126) for details on the various settings. • Repeat step 3 for other settings as necessary. • When you close the menu, the new custom picture settings will be applied.
Custom Picture Settings Available Custom Picture Settings Menu items Options / Additional information [Gamma/Color Space] [Canon Log 2 / C.Gamut], [Canon Log 3 / C.Gamut], [Canon Log 3 / BT.2020], [Canon Log 3 / BT.709], [PQ / BT.2020], [HLG / BT.2020], [BT.709 Wide DR / BT.2020], [BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709], [BT.709 Normal / BT.2020], [BT.709 Normal / BT.709] 126 Output Combination of gamma curve and color space settings that affects the overall look and color space of the image. BT.709 Normal BT.
Custom Picture Settings Menu items Options / Additional information [Black Gamma] [Level] –50 to +50 (±0) [Range], [Point] –20 to +50 (±0) Output [Point] [Level] [Range Input These settings control the lower part of the gamma curve (dark areas of the image). These settings are only available when the gamma curve component of the [Gamma/Color Space] setting is set to one of the [BT.709 Normal] options. [Level]: Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma curve.
Custom Picture Settings Menu items [Limit] Options / Additional information –50 to +50 (±0) Restricts how much sharpness is applied. 128 [Noise Reduction] [Spatial Filter] [Off], 1 to 12 (1) Reduces noise by applying a soft focus-like effect on the entire picture. When set to a value other than [Off], afterimages are not produced but the whole image will have a softer look. [Frame Correlation] [Off], 1 to 3 Reduces noise elements by comparing the current image to the previous one (field).
Custom Picture Settings Menu items Options / Additional information [Color Correction] [Select Area] [Off], [Area A], [Area B], [Area A&B] 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]).
Saving and Loading Menu Settings Saving and Loading Menu Settings 130 After you adjust settings in the various menus, 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 C500 Mark II camera so that you can use that camera in the same way. Saving Menu Settings 1 Select > [B System Setup] > [Transfer Menu//] > [Save]. 2 Select [To Camera] or [To SD Card] and then select [OK].
5 Playback 131 Playback This section explains how to play back clips and photos with the camera. For details on playing back recordings using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder (A 143). Clip Index Screen When you set the camera to MEDIA mode, a clip index screen will appear. From the index screen you can access the various playback functions.
Playback 132 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 Key lock (A 12) Shot mark1 (A 138) $ mark/% mark1 (A 137) Orange selection frame Clip identification (camera index, reel number and clip number) (A 59) Recording date and time FTP transfer (A 169) Recording media / CFexpress card (the one currently selected appears in white) 8 SD card Index screen currently displayed (A 132) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Clip thumbnail Clip number / Total number of clips Recording date (month and day only) and time Clip’s start time code C
Playback Playing Back Recordings 1 In the index screen, select the thumbnail of the desired recording and then press the Ò button. • Clips: Playback will start from the selected clip until the last clip in the index screen. • Photos: The selected photo will be displayed. 2 Use the joystick and buttons on the camera to control the playback. • Clips: Press the Ò button or press SET to pause/resume playback. You can also use the onscreen joystick guide (A 135).
Playback Onscreen Displays During Clip Playback You can press the DISP button on the LCD monitor to change the information displayed during playback (A 58).
Playback Clip Playback Controls The following playback types are available using the joystick and onscreen joystick guide. You can press the DISP button to show/hide the joystick guide. Playback type 135 Operation Fast playback1 During playback, push the joystick up or down. Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x → 15x → 60x the normal speed2. Frame advance/reverse During playback pause, push the joystick up or down.
Clip/Photo Operations Clip/Photo Operations 136 You can perform various operations on the clip selected in the index screen using the clip menu. Available options will depend on the type of recording selected. The only operation available for photos is [Delete] (A 138) so the following table shows only clip menu options. Clip menu options Menu item Index screen Description [RAW] [XF-AVC] [XF-AVC Proxy] Ü Ü Ü [Display Clip Info] Displays the clip information screen (A 136).
Clip/Photo Operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Key lock (A 12) Thumbnail of the selected clip Clip geotagged with GPS information Thumbnail of the previous clip Thumbnail of the next clip FTP transfer (A 169) Recording media / CFexpress card (the one currently selected appears in white) 8 SD card 8 Slow & fast motion recording (A 114) 9 Clip number / Total number of clips 10 Recording date and time 1 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Clip file name (A 59) Compression, bit rate and resolution (A 62) Frame rate1 (A 63)
Clip/Photo Operations 138 NOTES • A clip cannot have both an $ mark and % mark at the same time. When you add a % mark to a clip with an $ mark, the $ mark will be deleted. Similarly, when you add an $ mark to a clip with a % mark, the % mark will be deleted. Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 1 Select the desired clip in the [XF-AVC] index screen. 2 Press SET (clip menu) and select [Delete $ Mark] or [Delete % Mark] > [OK]. • The selected mark is deleted.
Clip/Photo Operations Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip in the [XF-AVC] or [XF-AVC Proxy] index screen. 2 Press SET (clip menu) and select [Delete User Memo] > [OK]. • The user memo and GPS information that were recorded in the selected clip’s metadata are deleted.
Clip/Photo Operations 140
6 External Connections 141 Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the SDI OUT terminal, MON. terminal and HDMITM OUT terminal, depends on the clip’s video configuration and on various menu settings. The camera cannot output signals to the MON. terminal and HDMI OUT terminal simultaneously and will select the active output terminal automatically.
Video Output Configuration MON. Terminal / HDMI OUT Terminal Video Output Configuration (Recording/Playback) Main recording video configuration / Configuration of the clip played back 142 Video format1 RAW Frame rate2 59.94P 50.00P 29.97P 25.00P 24.00P 23.98P Resolution 5952x3840 4096x2160 MON. resolution4 HDMI OUT resolution4 MON.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder 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, select the video signal output configuration (A 141). Connection diagram The camera cannot output signals to the MON. terminal and HDMI OUT terminal simultaneously.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Using the MON. Terminal 144 The digital signal that is output from the MON. terminal includes the video signal, audio signal, time code signal, recording command, metadata and clip file name information. You can also output various assistance displays (onscreen displays, markers, etc.) in order to check them also on an external monitor. 1 To output signals from the MON. terminal, make sure the HDMI OUT terminal does not have a cable connected to it.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder • The time code will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal in the following cases. - In MEDIA mode. - When the video output signal is 720x480 / 59.94P or 720x576 / 50.00P. 145 Selecting the Video Output’s Scan Mode When using external devices that support only interlaced scanning, you can change the scan mode of the video signal output from the MON. terminal or HDMI OUT terminal. Select > [B System Setup] > [MON.
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Selecting the Output Range 146 You can select the output range of video signals output from the various terminals to determine how the image levels are mapped to code values. Moreover, you can select the setting independently for Canon Log output and for HDR output. 1 Select > [¢ Monitoring Setup] > [Range: SDI OUT], [Range: MON.] or [Range: HDMI]. 2 Select [During Canon Log Output] or [During HDR Output] > Desired option.
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs Applying a LUT to Video Outputs While recording using special gamma curves, you can apply a LUT to the image displayed on external monitors (SDI OUT terminal, MON. terminal, HDMI OUT terminal), the supplied LCD screen (VIDEO terminal) or an optional viewfinder. When a LUT is applied, the displayed image will look as if a standard gamma curve were used, making it easier to check the image on the display device used.
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs Options Output Settings with LUT applied Applied LUT Description Gamma curve Color space [BT.709] BT.709 Wide DR BT.709 LUT for viewing on the LCD screen and external monitors compatible with BT.709 specifications. [BT.2020] BT.709 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).
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs User LUTs You can register in the camera up to four LUT files (.cube format) created with Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve as user LUTs and apply them to video outputs/screens in the same way as preset LUTs. You can adjust the output color space and range of user LUTs. User LUTs cannot be applied to proxy clips. Use an SD card to copy LUT files to the camera. Registering a User LUT 1 Insert the SD card with the desired LUT file (.
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs 150 NOTES • The camera supports 3D LUT files (.cube format) created with Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve in 33 grid format. Save LUT files in the root directory of the SD card. • The following LUT files are not supported. - Files 2 MB and larger. - Files with a file name containing over 64 characters, including the ".cube" filename extension. • If the correct color space conversion is not selected, video will not be output correctly.
Audio Output Audio Output The camera can output audio from the SDI OUT terminal, MON. terminal, HDMI OUT terminal, × (headphone) terminal or speaker*. When recording or playing back clips recorded with 4-channel audio, you can select which audio channels are output from the HDMI OUT terminal, headphones and speaker. * Only monaural output is available for the speaker.
Working with Clips on a Computer Working with Clips on a Computer Canon offers software applications as free downloads that allow you to save on a computer XF-AVC clips recorded with the camera, develop RAW clips, and more. 152 Saving XF-AVC Clips Use Canon XF Utility to save and organize XF-AVC clips on a computer. You can use the Canon XF plugins to easily use clips directly from Avid non-linear editing (NLE) software.
7 Network Functions 153 About the Network Functions To be able to use the following network functions, you will need to attach an optional accessory to the system expansion terminal (A 14) and connect to a Wi-Fi network, or attach an optional EU-V1 Expansion Unit 1 or EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 to the camera and use the (Ethernet) terminal on the EU-V1 or EU-V2 to connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.
Using Networks Using Networks Using a Wi-Fi Network 154 You can connect the camera in Infrastructure mode, using an access point (wireless router etc.), or in Camera Access Point mode, directly to a network device. The type of connection you can use, depends on the network function you wish to use (A 153).
Configuring Connection Settings Configuring Connection Settings To connect to a network you will need to define in advance a connection setting (SET), which is a combination of one or two communication settings (networks, NW) and one or two network function settings (MODE). You can save in the camera up to 25 individual communication settings and function settings, and up to 20 combinations of connection settings (SET1 to SET20).
Configuring Connection Settings Adding a New Connection Setting Using the Wizard This section uses a connection to a Wi-Fi network using the WPS push button method as an example. Refer to the instruction manual of the access point for details about the location and operation of the WPS button. 156 1 Select >[ Network Settings] > [Network] > [Enable] to enable the network functions. 2 Select [OK]. >[ Network Settings] > [New Conn.
Configuring Connection Settings Function Settings Function Settings: FTP Transfer This section continues the connection settings wizard (A 156). In the function settings you will configure the FTP server settings and other settings related to the handling of folders and files. If necessary, consult the network administrator in charge of the FTP server. 1 Select [Create New Func. Setting].
Configuring Connection Settings Function Settings: IP Streaming This section continues the connection settings wizard (A 156). In the function settings you will configure the streaming video bit rate and resolution, the protocol used and the receiver’s settings. 158 1 Select [Create New Func. Setting]. • Once you have added multiple function settings, you can select [Select Existing Setting] to reuse IP streaming settings that you saved previously. 2 Select the desired protocol.
Configuring Connection Settings [RTSP+RTP]: This setting uses the RTSP (real time streaming) protocol to control the streaming server (camera) in real time and the RTP protocol for the broadcast over IP. With the RTSP protocol, the receiver can control when to start and stop the broadcast. * A decoder compatible with FEC error correction is required. 159 Function Settings: Browser Remote This section continues the connection settings wizard (A 156).
Configuring Connection Settings Other Connection Methods Ethernet Settings 1 In the [Network Type] screen, select [Ethernet 160 ]. 2 Make sure the Ethernet cable is correctly connected (A 154) and select [Setup with Network Connection]. • Select [Setup without Network Connection] to only configure the settings, without connecting to the network. 3 To configure the IPv4 settings automatically and not use IPv6 settings, select [Automatic Setting] > [Disable].
Configuring Connection Settings Both configuration methods 10 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK] to continue to configure the function settings. • Continue with one the following procedures to configure the selected function’s settings. FTP transfer (A 157), Browser Remote (A 159) 11 Before you can save the connection setting, connect the network device to the camera.
Configuring Connection Settings 162 3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET to continue to configure the function settings. • The communication settings are saved to an [NW] file. • Continue with one the following procedures to configure the selected function’s settings. FTP transfer (A 157), IP streaming (A 158), Browser Remote (A 159) SSID/Authentication Mode Input 1 In the [Select a network] screen, select [Enter SSID/Authentication Method].
Configuring Connection Settings Changing Settings using the Wizard 1 Select >[ Network Settings] > [Connection Setting] > Desired connection setting ([SET1] to [SET20]) > [Change with Wizard]. 2 Select the desired network function and then follow the wizard as described in the previous procedure (from step 3, A 156) and make any changes as necessary.
Configuring Connection Settings Configuring the Camera’s IP Address Manually You can configure the camera’s IP address manually. If necessary, consult the network administrator to obtain the relevant information. The settings displayed will change depending on the network function selected. 164 1 In the [IP Address Settings (IPv4)] screen, select [Manual Setting]. 2 Select [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask] and enter the desired addresses using the data entry screen (A 60).
Configuring Connection Settings • User settings and the HTTP port number are the same as those set using the wizard (A 159). • You can select [Port No. (HTTP)] or [Port No. (HTTPS)] to change the port numbers used for each connection. Using the default port numbers (HTTP: 80, HTTPS: 443) is recommended. • To use an HTTPS connection, select [HTTPS] > [Enable].
Configuring Connection Settings Menu item Setting options and additional information [IP Streaming] [Protocol]* 166 [UDP], [RTP], [RTP+FEC], [RTSP+RTP] [Destination Server]*, [Dest. Port No.]*, [FEC Port No.]* [FEC Interval] 10 to 100 (intervals of 5) [RTSP: User Name]*, [RTSP: Password]* [Video Output Conf.]* [9Mbps/1920x1080 59.94P], [4Mbps/1920x1080 59.94P], [9Mbps/1920x1080 50.00P], [4Mbps/1920x1080 50.00P], [9Mbps/1920x1080 59.94i], [4Mbps/1920x1080 59.94i], [9Mbps/1920x1080 50.
Configuring Connection Settings • Only one root certificate can be read onto the camera at a time. Save the root certificate file on the card in advance. • If you transfer files using FTPS transfer with a self-signed certificate, you may not be able to trust the destination server. 1 Set the camera to MEDIA mode. 2 Select >[ Network Settings] > [Advanced Settings] > [FTP Transfer Settings] > [Read Root Certificate] > [OK]. • The root certificate saved on the card is read by the camera.
Checking the Network’s Status Checking the Network’s Status 168 Unless you selected to configure a connection setting offline (without connecting to the network), immediately after configuring a new connection setting, the camera will connect to the network automatically and the selected function settings will be activated. The icons displayed on the screen will indicate the type of network selected and the connection status.
FTP File Transfer FTP File Transfer In MEDIA mode, you can transfer XF-AVC clips 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. Transferring a Single Clip 1 Connect the camera to the desired network and activate the network functions (A 168). • Select a connection setting with the [FTP Transfer] function setting.
IP Streaming IP Streaming 170 In CAMERA mode, only when the main recording format is set to XF-AVC, you can stream the camera’s live video and audio* over IP to a compatible IP video decoder** connected to the network. You can use IP streaming for live broadcasts or to send video reports from a location with poor network connectivity. * Only 2 channels. You can select which two channels to stream over IP. ** This can be a dedicated video transfer device or decoder software on a computer.
IP Streaming • When using IP streaming together with the Browser Remote function, you may experience stuttering issues in the streamed video or audio. When the two functions are used simultaneously, it is not recommended to log out from and then reconnect to Browser Remote. • Opening the card compartment cover and removing a card while IP streaming is activated may cause brief stops in the streamed video and audio.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 172 In CAMERA mode, you can operate the camera remotely using Browser Remote, an application that can be accesses on a connected network device*. Using Browser Remote you can check the camera’s live image and control various recording settings**.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Camera’s nickname and lens information 173 Network connection indicator 5 To change the application’s language, select [ ] > [Language H] > Desired language. • Most buttons and controls emulate physical controls on the camera and are labeled in English only, regardless of the language selected. 6 Use the Browser Remote controls to operate the camera. • Descriptions of the controls are given in the following pages.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Using Browser Remote 174 The Browser Remote application has two screens: [v] the main screen for controlling the camera remotely in recording mode and [ ] the metadata screen. The screen displayed will be different depending on the user information used to log in. NOTES • Browser Remote does not support multi-touch gestures.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 5 Lens information 6 Live view screen Shows the camera’s live view image. 175 7 Browser Remote screen selection ([Full] user only) Touch [v] to open the main remote recording screen, or [ ] to open the metadata screen (A 177). 8 [AWB Lock] button / Å (register white balance) button When the white balance mode is set to , touch to lock the current white balance settings. Touch again to resume the automatic white balance (AWB).
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 29 [ONE-SHOT AF] button / [AF Lock] button 176 When the focus mode (A 176) is set to [One-Shot], touch to focus automatically once. When the focus mode is set to [Continuous] or [AF-Boosted MF], touch to lock the current focus. Touch again to resume the previous focus mode. 30 Add an $ mark 31 Add a % mark 32 [REC] button Touch the button to start recording. While recording, the center of the button turns red.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device Browser Remote Settings Tab 1 Language selection Changes the language used for controls in the [ ] (metadata input) screen and for error messages. Still, most of the application’s controls emulate physical buttons on the camera and appear in English only, regardless of the language selected. 2 Display style Touch to select the background color of the Browser Remote screens.
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 3 [ Activate] button Touch the button to give priority to the metadata entered in this screen when recording clips. This overrides the metadata read from a file saved on the SD card. 178 4 [Overwrite Previous] button After recording a clip: Touch [Overwrite Previous] to send the metadata entered in this screen to the camera, replacing any metadata embedded in the last clip recorded.
8 Additional Information 179 Menu Options For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 34). For details about each function, see the reference page or the explanation accompanying the menu entry. 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.
Menu Options Menu item 180 Setting options and additional information [AF Speed] –7 to +2 (0) (A 84) [AF Response] –3 to +3 (0) (A 84) [Focus Control] [Camera], [Lens] Determines the signal path used to adjust the focus. [Camera]: Use the default setting for most cases. [Lens]: You can adjust the focus using an accessory connected to the lens but you will not be able to use the camera’s autofocus functions or an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller connected to the camera to adjust the focus.
Menu Options [Æ Recording/Media Setup] menu Menu item Setting options and additional information [Initialize Media] [CFexpress A], [CFexpress B], [SD Card] [Cancel], [OK] (A 46) [Sensor Mode] [Full Frame], [Super 35mm (Cropped)], [Super 16mm (Cropped)] (A 62) [Main Rec Format] [RAW], [XF-AVC] (A 62) [System Frequency] [59.94 Hz], [50.00 Hz]1, [24.
Menu Options Menu item [Photo Numbering] Setting options and additional information [Reset], [Continuous] Photos are saved as files in folders. You can select the numbering method for those files. File numbers appear on screens in playback mode in a format such as "101-0107". The first 3 digits indicate the folder number and the last 4 digits are different for each file in a folder. [Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you insert a new (or initialized) card.
Menu Options Menu item Setting options and additional information [Headphone Volume] [Off], 1 to 15 (8) [Speaker Volume] [Off], 1 to 15 (8) (A 135) In MEDIA mode only, this setting is an alternative way to adjust the built-in speaker's volume (A 135).
Menu Options Menu item 184 Setting options and additional information [Anamorphic: Video Term.], [Anamorphic: EVF-V50], [Anamorphic: MON./HDMI] [On], [Off] (A 117) [Anamorphic Desqueeze] [Lens Squeeze Factor], [x2.0], [x1.3] (A 117) [Desqueeze for S&F] [Reduced Display], [Off] (A 117) [B&W Image: Video Term.], [B&W Image: EVF-V50], [B&W Image: MON./HDMI] [On], [Off] [OSD Output: MON./HDMI] [On], [Off] [OSD Output: SDI OUT] [On], [Off] [DISP Level 1] [All Displays], [All Displays (Periph.
Menu Options Menu item Setting options and additional information [Custom Display] (A 134) [Audio Level Indicator] [On], [Off] [Date/Time], [Camera Data] [On], [Off] 185 These settings are available only in MEDIA mode and determine whether the following onscreen displays will appear on the playback image. [Audio Level Indicator]: The audio level meter (clips only). [Date/Time]: The date and time when the clip/photo was recorded.
Menu Options [A Assistance Functions] menu Menu item 186 Setting options and additional information [Focus Guide] [On], [Off] (A 81) [Focus Guide 2nd Frame] [On], [Off] [Peaking: Video Term.], [Peaking: EVF-V50], [Peaking: MON.
Menu Options Menu item [ Setting options and additional information [Markers: Video Term.], [Markers: EVF-V50], [Markers: MON.
Menu Options [ Assignable Buttons] menu Following are the default settings for each assignable button. For a complete list of the functions that can be assigned, refer to the detailed table (A 120). 188 Menu item Setting options and additional information [Camera] 1: [Magn.: VIDEO Term.
Menu Options Menu item Setting options and additional information [Set Time Code] [00:00:00:00] to [23:59:59:29] (59.94 Hz recordings), [23:59:59:24] (50.00 Hz recordings), or [23:59:59:23] (24.00 Hz recordings) [TC In/Out] [In], [Out] [User Bit Recording Mode] [Internal], [External] [User Bit Type] [Setting], [Time], [Date] [Camera Ctrl Dial], [Camera Grip Ctrl Dial] [Iris], [ISO/Gain], [Off] [Camera Ctrl Dial Dir.], [Camera Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.], [Grip SG-1 Ctrl Dial Dir.
Menu Options Menu item [Reset Hour Meter] Setting options and additional information – The camera has two “hour meters” – the first keeps track of total operation time and the second keeps track of operation time since the last time the second hour meter was reset with this function. This setting is available only in CAMERA mode. 190 [Firmware] [Camera] – Displays the current firmware version of the camera. This setting is available only in CAMERA mode but is usually grayed out.
Displaying the Status Screens Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to check the camera’s various settings. You can also output the status screens to an external monitor. 191 1 Set an assignable button to [Status] (A 119). 2 Press the assignable button to open the status screens. • The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camera or changed the operating mode. 3 Scroll through the status screens to check the desired settings.
Displaying the Status Screens [/] status screens (CAMERA mode only) 1 192 2 1 2 Custom picture file name (A 123) Custom picture settings (A 126)
Displaying the Status Screens [v Camera Setup] status screens (CAMERA mode only) 193 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 4 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 ISO speed/Gain (A 69) Selected mode, extended range, ISO increment and gain increment Aperture (A 72) Iris increment, fine increment, aperture correction while zooming Shutter speed increment (A 68) Focus (A 79) AF mode, AF frame settings, AF speed and AF response settings Automatic exposure (AE) AE shift (A 75), AE response (A 74) 6 White balance (A 76) Shockless white balance
Displaying the Status Screens [ Assignable Buttons] status screens 194 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 Current functions of the assignable buttons (A 119) 1 On the camera’s body 2 On the camera grip 3 On the LM-V2 (supplied) or LM-V1 (optional) LCD Monitor 4 On the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller 5 6 7 On the optional EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 On the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder On the optional SG-1 Shoulder Style Grip Unit
Displaying the Status Screens [¡ Audio Setup] status screens When you press the AUDIO STATUS button, the status screens displayed are the same except that you can press the joystick to open the [¡ Audio Setup] menu.
Displaying the Status Screens [B System Setup] status screens 1 196 2 6 7 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 HDMI OUT terminal status (A 144): Signal type (HDMI/DVI), video output, frame rate, audio output MON. terminal status1 (A 144): Video output on/ off, 3G-SDI mapping Output of onscreen displays (A 145) to the MON.
Displaying the Status Screens [Æ Recording/Media Setup] status screens 197 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 1 2 3 4 Recording media information (CFexpress card A, CFexpress card B, SD card) Visual bar, total capacity, used (recorded) space, available space SD card’s SD/UHS speed class and number of remaining photos User memo (A 111) User memo file name, clip title, creator, location and description Clip name information (A 59) Camera index, reel number, clip number, user-defined field 5 6 7 8 9 10
Displaying the Status Screens [ Network Settings] status screens 1 198 2 3 4 Network connection used (A 168) 1 2 3 Network functions activated/deactivated Connection setting in use Connection setting (SET) number, name, communication settings (primary network and secondary network) and function settings Communication settings of the primary network Network type, connection method, SSID (network name), Wi-Fi channel, authentication, encryption and key index 4 Communication settings of the second
Displaying the Status Screens 199 802.
Displaying the Status Screens 1 200 2 FTP server settings (MEDIA mode only, A 157) 1 2 FTP mode FTP server User name and FTP server (or host) name
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. 201 Power source The camera will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is depleted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Shortly after turning it on, the camera turns off on its own. - You are using a battery pack that is not compatible for use with this camera.
Troubleshooting When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camera, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction. 202 Bright red, green or blue dots appear on the screen. - Try adjusting the black balance (A 49). The camera’s CMOS sensor is a delicate piece of precision engineering.
Troubleshooting 9 appears in red on the screen. - An SD card error occurred. Remove and reinsert the SD card. If the display does not change back to normal, save your recordings and initialize the SD card (A 46). / / 8 appears in red on the screen followed by [END]. - The indicated card is full. Delete recordings (A 138) to free some space or replace the card. Even after stopping recording, the access indicator stays illuminated in red. - The clip is being recorded on the card. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camera does not operate properly. - Remove all the cards and disconnect the power source. After a moment, reconnect the power and reinsert the cards. > [B System Setup] > [Reset] > [All Settings] function. This resets all the If the problem still persists, use the camera’s settings to default values, except for the hour meter. 204 Video noise appears on screen.
Troubleshooting Recording to and playing back from a CFexpress or SD card is slow. - This may occur as recordings are made and deleted repeatedly over time. Save your recordings and initialize the card (A 46). The optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or commercially available remote control does not work. > [B System Setup] > [REMOTE Term.
Troubleshooting 206 The Browser Remote application will not start on the Web browser. - Make sure to use a connection setting with the [Browser Remote] function setting. - The URL entered into the Web browser’s address bar is incorrect. Select >[ Network Settings] > [Connection Setting] > Connection setting in use > [Check Settings] and check the camera’s IP address. Use this IP address as the URL (A 172). The Browser Remote screen is not displayed correctly on the Web browser.
Troubleshooting List of Messages Refer to this section if a message appears on the screen. The messages in this section appear in alphabetical order. Note that for some messages, an indication of the recording media involved ([CFexpress A], [CFexpress B], [SD Card] or a combination thereof) may appear above the message itself. Battery communication error. Does this battery display the Canon logo? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camera.
Troubleshooting 208 Invalid operation - The following are not valid operations and cannot be performed. • In MEDIA mode, during playback, trying to add a shot mark to a frame that has one already. • Trying to add an $ mark and a % mark to the same clip. • Pressing the REC button when no cards are inserted in the camera. Lens error Turn the camera off, then on again. - There was a communication error between the camera and the lens. Turn the camera off and then on again.
Troubleshooting Recorded at 24.00 Hz/50.00 Hz/59.94 Hz CFexpress A/CFexpress B/SD Card: Recommend checking the data and initializing - The card contains clips that were recorded using a system frequency different from the one currently used by the camera. To record on this card, save your recordings and initialize the card with the camera (A 46). To play back the XF-AVC clips recorded on the card, change the camera's system frequency (A 62) to match the recordings on the recording media.
Troubleshooting 210 Error code returned from the FTP server for the data session. - The FTP server terminated the connection. Restart the FTP server. - Change the file access permission settings on the FTP server to allow reading, writing and accessing logs. - Allow access permissions to the selected destination folder on the FTP server. - Check that the FTP server is turned on and working properly. - Check that there is enough available space on the storage device (hard disk drive, etc.
Troubleshooting Unable to connect to access point. Retry from the beginning. - To configure a new network connection using the WPS function (push button method), refer to the access point’s instruction manual and check how to activate the WPS function on the wireless router. Unable to connect to FTP server. - Enter the correct address for the FTP server in the camera’s network settings. - The authentication method is set to [Open System] but the encryption key is incorrect.
Handling Precautions Handling Precautions 212 Camera Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • 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 Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). • To extend the battery life of the battery pack, deplete it completely before storing it. • Charge and deplete all your battery packs fully at least once a year. 213 Always attach the battery terminal cover. Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals (Figure 1), as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
Handling Precautions Recording Media 214 • Periodically backing up recordings from the cards used to a computer is recommended. 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 cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not leave cards 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. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper. LCD screen • Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth and commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories 216 The following optional accessories are compatible with this camera. The availability differs from area to area. For details on using the optional accessories and on their specifications, refer also to the Cinema EOS System Expansion User Guide (PDF file), available from your local Canon website.
Optional Accessories 217 PM-V1 PL Mount Kit CM-V1 EF Cinema Lock Mount Kit UN-5 Unit Cable (50 cm, 1.6 ft.)/ UN-10 Unit Cable (1 m, 3.3 ft.) TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base For our customers in the USA: Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camera by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Specifications Specifications C500 Mark II 218 System • Recording System Clips: RAW Video format: Audio format: File format: XF-AVC Video compression: Audio format: File format: Cinema RAW Light Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels CRM (Canon RAW Movie; Canon proprietary file format) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Linear PCM, 24 bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels MXF Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.
Specifications [Super 35mm (Cropped)] sensor mode: 1.460 when the horizontal resolution is 4096 or 2048 1.534 when the horizontal resolution is 3840 or 1920 [Super 16mm (Cropped)] sensor mode: 2.920 when the horizontal resolution is 2048 3.069 when the horizontal resolution is 1920 • Lens Correction Peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration/diffraction correction is available for Canon EF lenses, EF Cinema lenses and broadcast lenses2 2 Some lenses are not compatible with in-camera correction.
Specifications Terminals 220 • SDI OUT Terminal, MON. Terminal BNC jack, output only, 0.8 Vp-p / 75 Ω, unbalanced HD-SDI: SMPTE 292, SMPTE ST 299-1 3G-SDI: SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2 6G-SDI: SMPTE ST 2081 12G-SDI: SMPTE ST 2082 - Embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC). - LUTs can be applied (BT.709, BT.2020, DCI, PQ, HLG, ACESproxy and up to 4 user-defined LUTs). - MON.
Specifications Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) Battery pack: 14.4 V DC DC IN 12V terminal: XLR 4-pin jack (male connector), 11.5 V to 20.0 V DC, 10 A (acceptable maximum load current) GND (ground) N/A 11.5 V to 20.0 V DC N/A • Power Consumption Values measured recording on a CFexpress card (double slot recording turned off), using an EF 50mm f/1.8 lens, LM-V2 LCD Monitor and with output from the SDI OUT terminal and MON. terminal active. Main recording format set to RAW: Approx. 34.
Specifications CG-A20 Battery Charger • Rated Input: 24 V DC, 1.8 A 222 • Rated Output: 16.7 V DC, 1.5 A • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions6 (W x H x D): 100 x 24 x 100 mm (3.9 x 0.9 x 3.9 in.) • Weight6: 145 g (5.1 oz.) CA-CP200 B Compact Power Adapter (for the CG-A20) • Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 90 VA (100 V AC) – 120 VA (240 V AC) • Rated Output: 24 V DC, 1.8 A • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions6 (W x H x D): 67.5 x 37 x 134 mm (2.
Reference Tables Reference Tables Approximate Recording Time on a Card Approximate times, for reference only, based on a single recording that continues until the card is full. Recording times are determined by the bit rate used, which in turn is determined by various video configuration settings (A 63). See the tables on the reference page for details. Primary clips (CFexpress card) Main recording format and bit rate RAW XF-AVC 512 GB 2.1 Gbps 30 min. 1 Gbps 64 min. 250 Gbps 256 min.
Reference Tables Approximate Usage Times with a Fully Charged Battery Pack 224 The recording times in the table below are approximate and were measured recording on a CFexpress card (double slot recording turned off), using an EF 50mm f/1.8 lens, LM-V2 LCD Monitor and with output from the SDI OUT terminal and MON. terminal active. Actual times may vary. Video configuration Recording times Resolution and frame rate Bit rate BP-A30 (optional) Full frame 5952x3140 at 59.94P/50.00P 2.1 Gbps 50 min.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions 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, visit your local Canon website or consult a Canon Service Center.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions • Broadcast lenses: 226 CJ14ex4.3B IRSE S / IASE S CJ15ex4.3B IASE S CJ18ex7.6B IRSE S / IASE S CJ24ex7.5B IRSE S / IASE S CJ25ex7.6B IASE S CJ45ex9.7B IASE-V H CJ45ex13.6B IASE-V H HJ14ex4.3B IASE S HJ17ex7.6B IASE S HJ18ex7.6B IASE S HJ22ex7.6B IASE S HJ24ex7.5B IASE S • EF lenses compatible with auto iris: EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF70-200mm f/4L IS II USM EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM EF85mm f/1.4L IS USM EF400mm f/2.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Appendix: Camera Dimensions Unless indicated with the " (inch) mark, all units are in mm. represents the depth of a hole or socket. Top M4 69.6 45.4 25.4 25.4 88.5 46 1/4" 1/4" 6.7 6 12.7 6x 1/4" 25.4 9 50.8 44 Left 64 148 84 Front 227 8 Lens attachment plane 60.2 65 87.6 3.8 Lens attachment plane 164.1 167.8 152.6 Bottom 3x 1/4" 10 10 7 25.425.4 3/8" ∅ 5.4 1/4" 5.4 x 6.4 4 14 7.5 33.65 14.85 53.85 1 Rear Right 22.2 7.5 25.9 25.4 4x M4 22.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Camera with camera grip 228 189.1 Camera with camera grip and optional EU-V1 Expansion Unit 1 182.9 117.9 210.2 25 185.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Camera with camera grip, handle unit and optional EVF-V50 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (with eye cup) 305.4 287.2 121.7 187.2 68 ° 159.4 185.7 228.7 Camera with camera grip, handle unit and optional EVF-V50 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (at maximum top position) 164.7 229 262.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Camera with camera grip, handle unit, microphone holder, LCD monitor (closed), LCD attachment unit, battery pack BP-A60 and optional EVF-V50 OLED Electronic Viewfinder 230 92.1 253.1 303.6 236.5 211.5 104 208.5 277.3 Slide range 129.8 to 154.8 198.7 223.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Camera with camera grip, handle unit, microphone holder, LCD monitor (open), LCD attachment unit and optional EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 65.5 183.4 231 2x 1/4" 342.9 283.1 Slide range 38.5 to 63.5 59.8 6 99 332.9 164.7 44.3 164.2 277.3 213.3 2x ∅ 8.8 (through-hole) 117.9 233.8 9 173.5 130.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Camera with PL lens mount 13 172.1 64 84 232 87.6 65 4.2 159.5 Lens attachment plane Camera with EF Cinema Lock lens mount 164.1 64 84 6.2 87.6 65 3.8 Lens attachment plane 151.
Appendix: Camera Dimensions Handle unit 46 29 233 44 29 28 3 156.2 1/4" screw 46 46.5 25.2 60.7 80.7 1/4" 9 83.7 81.
Index 234 × (headphones) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 135 5.9K/4K RAW video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 5.9K/4K workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 802.1X Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 A ABB (automatic black balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Abroad, using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153, 154 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E H EF Cinema lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 225 EF lens mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 162 Expansion Unit (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 55, 96, 101, 103, 118, 154 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Handle unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 144 HDR (high dynamic range) . . . . . .
M P Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Main recording format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Manual network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 179 Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 177 MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 102 Microphone Built-in (monaural) . . . . . . .
S U Safe area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Saving XF-AVC clips to a computer . . . . . . . . .152 Scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 SD card Compatible cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Inserting/Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 SDI OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141, 143 Secure FTP (SFTP, FTPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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& USA CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES 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 240 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.
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