PUB. DIE-0440-002B HD Camcorder Instruction Manual nual Firmware ver. 1.1.8.1.00 Firmware ver. 2.1.9.1.
Important Usage Instructions 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 4 In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL and all its accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300/C300 PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 5 HD Recording Large Super 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV III image processor The camcorder is equipped with a large Super 35mm CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of 8.29 megapixels (3840x2160).
Custom picture settings With custom picture settings (A 116), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. The custom picture settings can be recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple camcorders to use the same settings, or embedded in the recording itself.
Table of Contents 7 1. Introduction 11 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 Monitor Unit 19 Grip Unit 21 Handle Unit 21 2.
Adjusting the Focus 78 Manual Focus 78 # One-Shot AF 81 # Continuous AF 82 # Zooming 83 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 84 Displaying Onscreen Markers 84 Displaying Zebra Patterns 85 Setting the Time Code 86 Selecting the Running Mode 86 Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 87 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 88 Setting the User Bit 89 Synchronizing with an External Device 90 Connecting an External Device 90 Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization) 90 Time Code Signal Input 91 Reference
Clip Operations 132 Using the Clip Menu 133 Displaying Clip Information 133 Adding $ Marks or % Marks 134 Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 135 Copying Clips 135 Deleting Clips 136 Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information 136 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip 137 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 137 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip 138 Adding Shot Marks 139 Deleting Shot Marks 139 Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 140 6.
1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C300/C300 PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 172). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number.
About this Manual 12 The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 29). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (A 155). Operating modes indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation, refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (A 26).
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. 13 1 2 Monitor Unit Handle Unit Grip Unit1 Body Cap1 Battery Charger CG-945 (incl. power cord) BP-955 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap CA-945 AC Adapter (incl. power cord) SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Thumb Rest Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Tripods WFT Attachment Bracket2 Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2) Comes pre-attached to the camcorder.
Names of Parts Names of Parts 14 6 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 11 4 5 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 80)/ Assignable button 1 (A 113) PEAKING button (A 80) / Assignable button 2 (A 113) ND FILTER +/- buttons (A 68) ZEBRA button (A 85)/ Assignable button 3 (A 113) WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 101)/ Assignable button 4 (A 113) Q switch (A 26) Tally lamp (A 51) DISP. (display) button (A 55,130)/BATT.
Names of Parts 17 15 29 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 31 27 28 17 WFT terminal (A 49, 105) 18 EXT (external signal) terminals 1 and 2 (A 36) 19 REMOTE terminal For connecting commercially available remote controllers.
Names of Parts # $ 16 33 39 34 40 35 36 32 41 37 38 42 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 START/STOP button (A 51) # EF Lens mount index (A 32) # EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) # Lens release button (A 32) # EF Lens lock pin (A 32) # EF Lens mount (A 32) # EF Lens contacts (A 32) 39 40 41 42 $ PL Lens mount (A 36) $ Bayonet ring handles (A 36) $ PL Lens index pin (A 36) $ Bayonet ring (A 36)
Names of Parts 54 17 43 55 56 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 57 58 59 51 52 53 61 62 63 64 60 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Viewfinder unit Viewfinder unit LOCK/RELEASE screw (A 181) (rear panel’s backlight) button (A 57) FUNC.
Names of Parts 66 67 18 68 65 69 65 Tape measure hooks Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance from the focal plane. 66 Focal plane marks 67 Socket for the WFT Attachment Bracket (A 49) 68 Strap mounts (A 41) 69 Accessory shoe with mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 72 73 70 71 70 TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.
Names of Parts Monitor Unit 19 1 2 Operation panel (A 20) 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 LCD panel MIRROR button (A 38) Microphone lock screw (A 93) Microphone holder (A 93) Microphone cable clamp (A 93) XLR terminals CH1 (right) and CH2 (left) (A 93)
Names of Parts Operation panel 20 13 14 15 16 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DISP. (display) button (A 55, 130) Ñ (stop) button (A 129)/ Assignable button 14 (A 113) WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 101)/ Assignable button 8 (A 113) Ú (skip backward) button (A 131)/ Assignable button 13 (A 113) EDGE MON.
Names of Parts Grip Unit 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 1 2 3 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 80)/ Assignable button 7 (A 113) Control dial (A 66, 69) START/STOP button (A 51) 4 5 6 7 Grip belt (A 41) Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29) Connection plug (A 40) Lock screw (A 40) Handle Unit 1 3 2 4 1 2 Mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.
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2 Preparations 23 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the AC adapter. If you connect the AC adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet. Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (A 184) and Recording and Playback Times (A 184).
Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 24 2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks. 4 Close the battery compartment cover. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Slide the BATT.
Preparing the Power Supply Press the BATT. INFO button to display the remaining battery charge for 5 seconds. Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed. NOTES • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. • Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life.
Preparing the Power Supply Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch. 26 To turn on the camcorder Set the Q switch to CAMERA for mode. CAMERA mode To turn off the camcorder Set the Q switch to OFF.
Date, Time and Language Settings Date, Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder’s clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the first field selected (month or day, depending on the country/region of purchase). Operating modes: 1 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the month/day then move (Ð) to the next field.
Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can display the date and time on the screen. 28 Operating modes: 1 Press the MENU button. [£ LCD/VF Setup] [Custom Display 2] [Date/Time] 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select [£ LCD/VF Setup]. [Off] 3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion. 4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the information to display.
Using the Menus Using the Menus In mode, many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which opens after pressing the MENU button. You can also register frequently used menu settings in a customized submenu (My Menu) for easy access. In mode, press the MENU button to open the menu for general settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 155).
Using the Menus • The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option. • Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu. 30 6 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then press SET. • Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary. 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu. NOTES • Unavailable items may appear grayed out. • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
Using the Menus Removing Menu Settings [ 1 Open the My Menu [Delete] screen. [ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Delete] My Menu] [Edit] 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the setting you want to remove and then press SET. [Delete] 3 Select [OK] and then press SET twice. Resetting the My Menu Submenu 1 Reset all the menu settings registered to the My Menu submenu. [ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Reset All] [ My Menu] [Edit] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.
Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder 32 This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching a lens and attaching the modular units to the camcorder: monitor unit, grip unit, handle unit, thumb rest, eye cup, etc. Your camcorder is nothing if not versatile and you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions.
Preparing the Camcorder # Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the camcorder and any dust caps from the lens. 3 Attach the lens to the camcorder and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in place. • EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the red EF Lens mount index mark on the camcorder. • EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camcorder.
Preparing the Camcorder Changing a Lens While Maintaining the Time Code’s Progress 34 If you set an assignable button to [LENS EXCHANGE] (A 113), you can press the button to change the lens while the camcorder is turned on and the time code is running. Operating modes: 1 Set an assignable button to [LENS EXCHANGE] (A 113). 2 Press and hold the assignable button for 1 second. • The camcorder enters lens exchange mode and the tally lamp will flash twice every 2 seconds.
Preparing the Camcorder - The level of correction will be lower the higher the ISO speed/gain setting used. No correction will be applied when correction data is not available for the lens attached. When using EF-S lenses, peripheral illumination fall-off may be more pronounced. When using non-Canon lenses, peripheral illumination will not be corrected. Even if the [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.] setting is available (not grayed out), it is recommended to set it to [Off].
Preparing the Camcorder $ Attaching a PL Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 36 2 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring counter-clockwise to remove the body cap and remove any dust caps from the lens. 3 Attach the lens to the camcorder aligning a groove on the lens with the PL lens index pin on the mount. 4 Turn the bayonet ring clockwise to fix the lens in place. PL lens index pin $ Removing a PL Lens 1 Turn the bayonet ring counter-clockwise.
Preparing the Camcorder Removing the Monitor Unit 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Disconnect the monitor unit’s cables from the camcorder’s EXT 1 and EXT 2 terminals. • Pull back the metallic tips of the cable to release the cable and then disconnect the cable. 37 3 Unscrew the lock screw and then gently slide out the monitor unit from the accessory shoe. Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder’s Position 1 Gently pull out the viewfinder until it stops. 2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle as necessary.
Preparing the Camcorder Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment dial. Dioptric adjustment dial 38 Attaching the Viewfinder Cap Pointing the viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources may cause damage to internal components. When you are not using the viewfinder, make sure to attach the viewfinder cap to the viewfinder. This will also protect the viewfinder from scratches and dirt.
Preparing the Camcorder • If you are not interested in using the viewfinder while the monitor unit is attached, you can set [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [LCD/VF Simul.] to [Off] to conserve the camcorder’s power. Even when [LCD/VF Simul.] is set to [Off], closing the LCD panel will automatically activate the viewfinder.
Preparing the Camcorder Using a Tripod 40 5.5 mm The camcorder is shipped with the TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.) screws. You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder. Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting Screws To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.
Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Grip Unit The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at 15º intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle for high- and low-angle shooting. 41 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the camcorder. White line 3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into the grip unit connection terminal on the camcorder. • Make sure to insert the plug all the way in, until the white line around the terminal is not visible.
Preparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers You can remove the plastic covers of the following terminals and SD card slot to access them more readily. 42 • • • • • EXT 1 and EXT 2 SYNC OUT GENLOCK and TIME CODE HD/SD SDI CH1 and CH2 (XLR terminals on the monitor unit) • • • • • • × (headphones) DC IN SD card slot REMOTE and HDMI OUT MIC WFT Removing the Terminal Covers Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out.
Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camcorder records clips to 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to . SD and / SDHC memory cards. The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (A 45) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. * The camcorder can record custom picture files and a camera settings file onto the SD card as well.
Preparing Recording Media Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the CF2/CF3 access indicator. Refer to the following table. 44 Access indicator color CF card slot status Red Accessing CF card. Green Recording/playback is possible and the CF card slot is selected for recording/playback. Indicator off A CF card is not inserted, the CF card slot is not currently selected, or the CF card is not being accessed.
Preparing Recording Media IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not remove the SD card. • Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss. • SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
Preparing Recording Media 46 NOTES • While recording on a CF card, you can initialize another CF card in the other CF card slot. • If you set an assignable button to [Initialize Media] (A 113), you can press the button to open the initialization submenu. Switching Between the CF Card Slots The camcorder features two CF card slots, CF2 (CF card slot A) and CF3 (CF card slot B). If both slots contain a CF card, you can switch between them as necessary. Operating modes: Press the SLOT SELECT button.
Preparing Recording Media To use double slot recording 1 Open the [Double Slot Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Double Slot Rec] [w Other Functions] [Double Slot Rec] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. [Off] NOTES • When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (A 59), relay recording is not available during slow motion recording. • If a CF card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both cards will stop.
Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 48 Operating modes: 1 Open the [ABB] screen. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [ABB] 2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. [ABB] • If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Operating the Camcorder Remotely Operating the Camcorder Remotely There are two methods in which the camcorder can be operated remotely. The first is to connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal. The second is to attach the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT terminal to use the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Operating the Camcorder Remotely Using the WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter 50 You can attach an optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT terminal and operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application that can be accessed using the Web browser on any device compatible with Wi-Fi networks*.
3 Recording 51 Recording Video This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (A 59). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 172). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 93). Operating modes: Preparing to Record 1 Attach the monitor unit, handle unit, grip unit, etc.
Recording Video 2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • Recording starts. The tally lamp illuminates and the recording indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the screen. • You can use the START/STOP button on the back of the camcorder, the front of the camcorder (next to the lens mount), the grip unit or the monitor unit. 52 3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording. • The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record pause mode. The tally lamp will also go out.
Recording Video Locking the Controls in Recording Mode Once in mode, you can set the Q switch to C (key lock) to lock all the physical controls (buttons and switches) on the camcorder*, save for the START/STOP button. With the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [C START/STOP] setting, you can even choose to lock all buttons, including the START/STOP button. In such case, you can use Wi-Fi Remote to operate the camcorder.
Recording Video Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can start and stop recording from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 54 1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Wi-Fi Remote screen. 2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.
Recording Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use the custom display function (A 125) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required.
Recording Video 56 NOTES • You can press the DISP. button to switch the onscreen displays in the following sequence. Show all onscreen displays show only onscreen markers* hide all onscreen displays. * Only when the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Markers] setting is enabled. 1 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
Recording Video Rear Panel Displays You can check the following information on the rear panel. This allows you to easily adjust main camera functions like the shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain even when the monitor unit is not attached to the camcorder without having to use the viewfinder.
Recording Video Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset 58 [~ Camera Setup] You can easily set the camcorder to use a number of preset picturerelated settings especially designed with professional cinematography [/ CINEMA Locked] and motion picture production in mind. With the CINEMA preset settings, the gamma and color matrix (A 119) will be set to the advanced Canon [Off] Log setting, which makes full use of the newly developed image sensor to offer spectacular dynamic range.
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Before you record, select the bit rate, resolution (frame size) and frame rate that best match your creative needs. The options available will depend on the type of recordings you select: NTSC-compatible, PAL-compatible or true 24.00P recordings. A single CF card can contain only one type of recordings.
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Available bit rate, resolution and frame rate settings [24.00P] set to [On] 60 Bit rate* 50 Mbps (CBR 4:2:2) 35 Mbps (VBR 4:2:0) 25 Mbps (CBR 4:2:0) Resolution [NTSC/PAL] set to [NTSC] Frame rate [NTSC/PAL] set to [PAL] [Frame Rate] setting 24.00P 59.94i 59.94P 29.97P 23.98P 50.00i 50.00P 25.
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain– using the FUNC. button (direct setting mode). In direct setting mode, you can change settings using the LCD screen/ viewfinder or using only the rear panel, which is convenient when the monitor unit is not attached to the camcorder. This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode.
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camcorder offers the following 5 modes. 62 Operating modes: [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments. [Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode] 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the increment scale to use when adjusting the shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5. 3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
Shutter Speed Using Slow Shutter Mode When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter mode. You can also use this mode when you wish to add certain effects to your recordings, such as blurring the background during panning shots or recording a moving subject with an afterimage trail. • Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter speeds in brighter surroundings.
ISO Speed/Gain ISO Speed/Gain Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
ISO Speed/Gain NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] (A 113), you can press the button to enter the direct setting mode with the ISO speed/gain highlighted and ready to be adjusted. 66 Using the Control Dial You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on the camcorder or that on the grip unit. You will need to set a control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. You can select the function assigned to each control dial independently.
ISO Speed/Gain Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fienabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen. 2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list. • You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.
ND Filter ND Filter 68 Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate range when recording in bright surroundings*. * Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction, use a denser ND filter or a faster shutter speed (A 62). Operating modes: Using the ND Filter Press the ND FILTER + or - button to select the desired ND filter setting.
# Adjusting the Aperture # Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blurs the background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the lens attached to the camcorder.
# Adjusting the Aperture To change the aperture mode and value 70 1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] • This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with automatic aperture. Otherwise, start from step 3. 2 Select [Manual] and then press SET. • When using a compatible EF Cinema lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 69). 3 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu.
# Adjusting the Aperture 71 NOTES • When using an EF lens with no lens contacts or most EF Cinema lenses*, you cannot adjust the aperture using the camcorder. Adjust the aperture using the lens. * Select EF Cinema lenses (A 191) support iris adjustment from this camcorder. • When using an EF lens that can correct the aperture value according to the position of the zoom, you can use the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting to activate this correction.
# Adjusting the Aperture Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can activate the push auto iris function remotely from a Wi-Fi enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 72 1 On the camcorder, set [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] to [Manual] (A 70). • This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is the default setting and cannot be changed. 2 Press [PUSH AUTO IRIS].
# Adjusting the Aperture - When the aperture’s onscreen display is changed between T values/F values. - When the aperture controls on the lens are switched between automatic/manual mode. • When using EF lenses that let you adjust the aperture gain, if the aperture gain is set too high, the aperture adjustment may not be stable (aperture hunting), depending on the shooting conditions. In such case, reset the lens's aperture gain to its initial value.
# Adjusting the Aperture Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Using the appropriate setting will ensure that the camcorder obtains the most suitable exposure level when automatic aperture is used. 74 1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [Light Metering] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. [Light Metering] • The icon of the selected mode appears on the left of the screen.
White Balance White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and ensure accurate colors under different lighting conditions. There are 3 methods of setting the white balance. When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend setting the custom white balance. Custom white balance: You can use a gray card or white object with no pattern to calibrate the white balance and set it to one of two custom white balance positions, ÅA or ÅB.
White Balance If you selected one of the preset white balance settings, ¼ or You can fine-tune the preset values within a range of -9 to 9. : 2 Press the FUNC. button or Å button, or push the joystick right. 76 • On the screen: The adjustment value ±0 will appear next to the white balance icon, highlighted in orange. On the rear panel: The adjustment value ±0 will appear. 3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the adjustment value and then press SET.
White Balance • The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder. 77 White balance fine-tuning Color temperature If you selected ÅA or ÅB: 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen. • Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording. • Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed. 4 Press [Å]. • If a custom white balance has not yet been stored, [Å] will flash slowly.
Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus 78 $ The camcorder does not have automatic focus control and focusing is done manually using the focus ring on the attached lens. # Depending on the lens used, the camcorder offers several ways to focus. For a list of compatible lenses and functions that can be used, refer to the appendix (A 191). Manual focus: Adjust the focus manually using the focus ring on the attached lens, or remotely, using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Adjusting the Focus # Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the focus remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) mode. • [AF] will appear on the left of the screen. 2 Press one of the [FOCUS] controls to adjust the focus as necessary.
Adjusting the Focus Peaking The camcorder offers two peaking levels. 80 1 Press the PEAKING button. • The peaking icon (J or K) appears at the lower center of the screen and the outlines in the image will be emphasized, depending on the focus. • Press the button again to turn off peaking. • Alternatively, you can use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Peaking] setting to turn peaking on and off.
Adjusting the Focus # One-Shot AF During manual focus, you can use the one-shot AF function to have the camcorder focus automatically only once on the subject at the center of the screen. 81 Using an Assignable Button To use the one-shot AF function, you must first set an assignable button to [ONE-SHOT AF] in advance. 1 Open the [AF Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] [~ Camera Setup] 2 Select [One Shot] and then press SET.
Adjusting the Focus 82 NOTES • One-shot AF will not work in the following cases. - When slow & fast motion recording is activated. - When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4 or 1/3. # Continuous AF When a compatible EF lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in advance. • On a compatible EF Cinema lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 78).
# Zooming # Zooming When a compatible EF Cinema lens (A 191) is attached to the camcorder, you can use the joystick on the grip unit to operate the zoom. 83 Required settings on EF Cinema lenses To operate the zoom from the camcorder, you will need to enable automatic adjustment 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.
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 84 Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed. The onscreen markers and zebra pattern will not affect your recordings. Operating modes: Displaying Onscreen Markers [£ LCD/VF Setup] The camcorder offers 5 types of onscreen markers. You can display multiple onscreen markers simultaneously.
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Grid 85 Center marker NOTES • You can turn off all other onscreen displays, leaving only the onscreen markers (A 55). • If you set an assignable button to [Markers] (A 113), you can press the button to turn the onscreen markers on and off. Displaying Zebra Patterns The camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed. This is displayed only on the screen and will not affect your recordings.
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code 86 In mode, the camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME CODE terminal (A 92). In mode, you can output the time code of the clip being played back through the same terminals. Additionally, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal.
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value If you set the time code mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of the time code. 1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu. [¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Setting] [¤ TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [Setting] 2 Select [Set] and then press SET. • The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours. • To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead.
Setting the Time Code Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 88 If you set an assignable button to [Time Code Hold] (A 113), you can press the button to freeze the display of the time code*. While the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen next to the time code and [HOLD] will appear on the rear panel. The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold. When you resume the time code display, the current time code will be displayed.
Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. If user bit information is being received along with an external time code, you can also record the external user bit on the recording media.
Synchronizing with an External Device Synchronizing with an External Device 90 Using genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder’s video signal to that of an external video device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to the external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result.
Synchronizing with an External Device Time Code Signal Input An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the device, set the TIME CODE terminal to input. Also, you must set the running mode of the time code to [Free Run] (A 86). Operating modes: [¤ TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [TC In/Out] [In] 1 Open the [TC In/Out] submenu.
Synchronizing with an External Device Reference Video Signal Output You can output the camcorder’s video signal as a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) through the SYNC OUT terminal to synchronize an external device to this camcorder. 92 Operating modes: 1 Open the [SYNC Output] submenu. [¢ Video Setup] > [SYNC Output] 2 Select [HD Sync] (tri-level signal) or [Blk Burst]* (black burst) and then press SET. * Not available for 24.00P recordings.
Recording Audio Recording Audio The camcorder features two-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You can record audio using commercially available microphones (XLR terminal, MIC terminal) or line input (XLR terminal). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2. An audio signal will also be output with the video signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal. You can record this audio signal on an external recorder.
Recording Audio Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals 94 Using the XLR terminals CH1 and CH2, you can record audio independently to the two audio channels from a microphone or analog audio input source. Note that the camcorder’s MIC terminal is given priority over the XLR terminals. To record audio from the XLR terminals, be sure not to connect any microphones to the MIC terminal. Switching Between Microphone and Line Input Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC.
Recording Audio Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR terminals to auto or manual for each channel. 95 Automatic Audio Level Adjustment Set the ã switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.
Recording Audio Available Sensitivity Levels +12 dB +6 dB 0 dB -6 dB -12 dB [¡ Audio Setup] [Audio Input] 96 [XLR1 Mic Trimming] [XLR2 Mic Trimming] [0 dB] Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator You can activate the microphone’s attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V. 1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu. [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Att.] or [XLR2 Mic Att.] 2 Select [On] and then press SET.
Recording Audio Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted, activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB). 1 Open the [MIC Att.] submenu. [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Att.] [¡ Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [MIC Att.] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. [Off] Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones* to the × (headphone) terminal to monitor the recorded audio. Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume.
Using Metadata Using Metadata 98 The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded. You can use the Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata. You can also create and transfer a user memo remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application (A 49).
Using Metadata Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can create a user memo profile and transfer it to the camcorder from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal, SYNC OUT terminal1 and × (headphone) terminal2. 100 1 2 Outputs color bars only. Outputs audio reference signal only. Operating modes: Recording Color Bars You can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars, EBU color bars and ARIB multi-format HDTV color bars.
Video Scopes Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor or vectorscope. It can also display an edge monitor* to help you focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen. They do not appear in the viewfinder or on an external monitor. In order to use the video scopes, the monitor unit must be attached to the camcorder. * The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform. The edge monitor is available only in mode.
Video Scopes Configuring the Vectorscope The camcorder’s vectorscope function offers 2 modes. You can also change the gain. 102 [w Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] Operating modes: [Vectorscope] 1 Open the [Vectorscope] submenu. [Normal] [w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Vectorscope] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4. 3 Open the vectorscope [Gain] submenu.
Adding Marks while Recording Adding Marks while Recording When recording, you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a “shot mark” (!). There are two types of shot marks, shot mark 1 (") and shot mark 2 (#), and you can add either or both types to a single clip. You can also add an OK mark ($) or check mark (%) to the entire clip to flag clips you want to set apart. You can add all four types of marks remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Adding Marks while Recording 104 NOTES • There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark. When using the Wi-Fi Remote application, the delay may be longer depending on the conditions of the wireless signal. • When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode, you cannot add shot marks to a clip. • When a clip contains either shot mark, ! will appear next to the clip’s thumbnail in the playback index screen.
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) When the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder’s WFT terminal, the camcorder will automatically record the GPS information (latitude, longitude and altitude) in the metadata of each clip recorded (A 98). For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E1’s instruction manual.
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) • The GPS information recorded with clips may contain data that can lead others to locate or identify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web. • Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors. 106 NOTES • On the [GPS Information Display] status screen (A 171), you can check the current GPS information and satellite signal strength.
Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in was recorded. mode, you can review the last clip that Operating modes: 1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length. [w Other Functions] [Rec Review] [Entire Clip] [w Other Functions] > [Rec Review] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. 3 After you finish recording, press the u button. • The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration.
Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes The camcorder features 4 special recording modes. 108 Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a pre-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants. Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press the START/STOP button.
Special Recording Modes • [INT STBY] changes to [Ü INT REC] while recording frames and [Ü INT STBY] while between intervals. 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip. • The tally lamps go out and [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing). • • • • • • NOTES This special recording mode is not available when [w Other Functions] > [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to [35 Mbps 1440x1080].
Special Recording Modes 4 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Rec] 110 5 Select [Off] and then press SET. • Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip. • The tally lamp goes out and [STBY] appears at the top of the screen. NOTES • This special recording mode is not available when [w Other Functions] > [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to [35 Mbps 1440x1080]. Also, you can use only one special recording mode at a time.
Special Recording Modes Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording [w Other Functions] 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Rec] 2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET. • [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen. • The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right of the screen next to the frame rate setting (the playback frame rate). [Special Rec] [Off] Shooting frame rate Playback frame rate 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
Special Recording Modes Pre-recording Mode 112 When pre-recording mode is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory of approximately 3 seconds so when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button. [w Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Off] 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Rec] 2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.
4 Customization 113 Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 15* buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning oftenused functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit or grip unit, so their availability depends on the camcorder configuration used. * In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available.
Assignable Buttons • You can reset only the functions assigned to the assignable buttons, without affecting other camera settings, with the [w Other Functions] >[Reset] > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return to their default function. 114 Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function. For some functions, an options menu may appear. In such case, select the desired option and then press SET.
Assignable Buttons Function name A Description [Photo]* Records a photo. Ü Ü 147 [FUNC.] Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camcorder’s FUNC. button. Ü – 61 [FUNC. Shutter] Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed highlighted and ready to be adjusted. Ü – 63 [FUNC. ISO/Gain] Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value highlighted and ready to be adjusted. Ü – 65 [FUNC.
Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings 116 You can preset a number of picture-related settings (A 119). After changing individual settings to your preference, you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected. You can even add custom picture settings to clips recorded on a CF card or photos recorded on an SD card.
Custom Picture Settings Preset Custom Picture Files By default, the custom picture files in file slots [C7] to [C9] in the camcorder are protected. Remove the protection (A 118) to edit the file. The following describes when to use the preset files. [C7: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLR camera with its picture style set to [Standard] P.
Custom Picture Settings Protecting Custom Picture Files Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being accidentally changed. 118 [, / Edit File] [Protect] 1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu. [, / Edit File] > [Protect] 2 Select [Protect] and then press SET. • In the custom picture menu, i will appear next to the file name. • To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead. 3 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Custom Picture Settings 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu. Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From Cam.] submenu. [+ / Transfer File] > [Load From Cam.] [+ / Transfer File] [Load From Cam.] 2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camcorder.
Custom Picture Settings [EOS Std.]: This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to [Standard] P (high contrast, vibrant colors). Applies a gamma curve with a very wide dynamic range, optimized for playback on an HDTV. Applies a logarithmic gamma curve for outstanding dynamic range. Requires image processing in post-production.
Custom Picture Settings Black Gamma Output 121 Point Input [Low Key Satur.] Adjusts color saturation in dark areas. [Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off]) [Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark areas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Knee] Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed.
Custom Picture Settings 122 [Level]: Sets the coring level. Higher values prevent sharpness from being applied to minute details, resulting in less noise. This setting can be adjusted from -30 to 50. (Default: ±0) [D-Ofst]: You can use [D-Ofst], [D-Curve] and [D-Depth] to adjust the coring level based on brightness. [D-Ofst] sets the coring level of the minimum brightness level. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 50. (Default: 0) [D-Curve]: Sets the curve of the coring adjustment.
Custom Picture Settings [Selective NR] The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the targeted areas. A zebra pattern will appear over targeted areas on the screen. [Effect Level]: Adjusts the level of the noise reduction filter. The available options are [Off], [Low], [Middle] and [High]. (Default: [Off]) [Hue]: Adjusts the hue for the color to be detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.
Custom Picture Settings 124 [Area A Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area A. [Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Phase]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18. (Default: ±0) [Area B Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected. [Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs. Use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] setting to adjust how some of the camcorder’s controls and functions operate in mode. Similarly, use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] setting to customize the onscreen displays that appear during recording.
Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings 126 After you adjust custom picture settings and settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those settings at a later date or on another C300 or C300 PL camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way. Operating modes: Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the [Save To *] submenu.
5 Playback 127 Playback This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card. For details on playing back clips using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (A 142). For details on viewing photos on the SD card, refer to Viewing Photos (A 149). Operating modes: Clip Index Screen Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen. To open the clip index screen, set the camcorder to mode. If the CF card contains a type of recordings (NTSC/PAL/24.
Playback 1 2 3 128 4 5 6 7 8 $ mark/% mark (A 104, 134) Orange selection frame Relay recording: Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues on the other.
Playback Playing Back Clips You can play back clips from the clip index screen, [$ Mark] index screen and [% Mark] index screen. Use the playback control buttons on the monitor unit. When the monitor unit is not attached, you have limited playback control options (play/pause/stop only) with the buttons on the camcorder and full playback control options using the joystick and joystick guide. 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back. 2 Press the Ò button to start playback.
Playback Onscreen Displays 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 130 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 Remaining battery time (A 56) Joystick guide (A 131) Shutter speed1 (A 62) # Aperture value1 (A 69) ISO Speed/Gain1 (A 65) Recording date and time2 Playback operation Selected CF card Relay recording $ mark/% mark (A 104, 134) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Time code (A 86) Clip number / Total number of clips Bit rate and resolution (A 59) Frame rate3 (A 59) Embedded custom picture file (A 116) Out
Playback Playback Controls When you play back a clip, operate the buttons on camcorder’s body or on the monitor unit or use the joystick and joystick guide to use fast playback, play back frame-by-frame or skip clips. Refer to the following table. 131 Available Playback Types Playback type Operation Fast playback Buttons: Press the Ø or × button. Joystick: During playback, push the joystick up or down. Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x J 15x J 60x the normal speed.
Clip Operations Clip Operations 132 Besides playing back a clip, you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip information. This is done through the clip menu, which contains different functions depending on the index screen. You can use the functions in the [w Other Functions] menu to perform some of the operations on all the clips. Refer to the following table for available functions and refer to the following pages for more details of the functions.
Clip Operations Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press SET. • The clip menu appears. Available functions depend on the index screen and which functions are enabled. 133 2 Select the desired function and then press SET. • The function is enabled. For some functions, further action may be required. Follow the onscreen directions. • Press the CANCEL button instead to return to the clip index screen.
Clip Operations Displaying the Lens Information and User Memo 134 From the [Clip Info] screen, push the joystick up or turn the SELECT dial up to display the [Lens & Q] screen. In this screen you can check details about the lens used to record the clip. If the clip has an embedded user memo, you will see the user memo content in this screen as well. Push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to return to the [Clip Info] screen.
Clip Operations Deleting $ Marks or % Marks Deleting an $ Mark or % Mark from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu. 135 2 Select [Delete $ Mark] or [Delete % Mark] and then press SET. • The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The screen changes back to the clip index screen the selected mark is deleted. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.
Clip Operations Copying All Clips with an $ Mark 1 Open the [Copy $ Clips] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Clips] > [Copy $ Clips] 136 [w Other Functions] [Clips] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All of the clips with an $ mark on the selected CF card will be copied to the other CF card. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the clips are being copied, you can press SET to cancel. [Copy $ Clips] 3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.
Clip Operations 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The user memo and GPS information is deleted and the screen changes back to the clip index screen. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. 137 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip You can copy the custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder. 1 Select the desired clip (a clip with the / icon) and then press SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Copy / File] and then press SET.
Clip Operations 138 Time code of the frame with the shot mark NOTES • After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen, the index screen that was open before the [Shot Mark] index screen will appear. Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip You can display an index screen of a single clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals. This is useful when you have a long clip or wish to play back a clip from a certain point. You can change how many thumbnails are displayed.
Clip Operations Adding Shot Marks You can add shot marks (", # or both) to shots in a clip you want to set apart. Later, you can display an index screen that shows only the clips with a " mark, only the clips with a # mark, or only clips with either shot mark. 139 Adding Shot Marks during Playback To add an " mark or # mark to a clip during playback or playback pause, you must first set an assignable button to [Add Shot Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2] in advance.
Clip Operations Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail that appears in the clip index screen to a thumbnail of a frame that appears in the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen. 140 1 Open the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen. 2 Select the desired frame (thumbnail) and then press SET to open the clip menu. 3 Select [Set Index Picture] and then press SET. • The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.
6 External Connections 141 Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI, HDMI OUT and SYNC OUT terminals depends on the clip’s video configuration, the capability of the external monitor (for video output from the HDMI OUT terminal) and on various menu settings. Operating modes: Video Output Configuration by Terminal Refer to the following table for the video output configuration from each terminal.
Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor 142 When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output configuration (A 141). The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously.
Connecting to an External Monitor Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD*. Turning the output off will conserve the camcorder’s power. * Not available for 24.00P recordings. [¢ Video Setup] [SDI Output] [HD] 1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu. [¢ Video Setup] > [SDI Output] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Connecting to an External Monitor • If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor (A 144). 144 SD Output When HD video with a 16:9 aspect ratio is converted and output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal as SD video with a 4:3 aspect ratio, you can choose how it appears on the external monitor. [¢ Video Setup] [SD Output] [Letterbox] 1 Open the [SD Output] submenu.
Saving Clips to a Computer Saving Clips to a Computer You can use Canon XF Utility to save and organize clips on a computer and the Canon XF plugins to easily use the clips directly from major non-linear editing (NLE) applications. The software and plugins are available as free downloads from your local Canon Web site. Check the download page for the system requirements and the latest information about the software and supported non-linear editing (NLE) applications.
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7 Photos 147 Taking Photos You can take photos when the camcorder is in mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the camcorder is in mode. Photos are saved onto the SD card. In mode, photo size is 1920x1080*. In mode, photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured from. If the clip is 1920x1080 or 1440x1080, the photo size is 1920x1080. If the clip is 1280x720, the photo size is 1280x720.
Taking Photos 148 IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not remove the SD card. NOTES • If the LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to record a photo. Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance.
Photo Playback Photo Playback You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder. 149 Operating modes: Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen Display the [Photos] index screen to view photos. 1 Set the Q switch to MEDIA. • The camcorder switches to appears. mode and the clip index screen 2 Press the INDEX button. • The index screen selection menu appears. 3 Select [Photo Index] and then press SET. • The [Photos] index screen appears.
Photo Operations Photo Operations 150 You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo, delete a photo, or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo. You can display the photo menu from the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen. Using the Photo Menu 1 From the [Photos] index screen, select a photo and then press SET. • If you are viewing a photo, simply press SET. • The photo menu appears. Available functions depend on the photo’s settings.
Photo Operations Deleting All Photos 1 Open the [Delete All Photos] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Delete All Photos] [w Other Functions] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All of the photos on the SD card, except for protected ones, will be deleted. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the photos are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel. [Delete All Photos] 3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos.
Photo Operations IMPORTANT • Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all the data it contains, including protected photos and custom picture files. 152 Copying Custom Picture Files You can copy to the camcorder a custom picture file embedded in a photo. Custom picture files can be copied from the photo playback screen or [Photos] index screen. Operating modes: Copying a File from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied (A 149).
Photo Operations Photo Numbering Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. You can select the photo numbering method to be used. The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card. For example, a photo numbered 101-0107 is located in the “DCIM\101CANON” folder as the file “IMG_0107.jpg”. [w Other Functions] [Photo Numbering] [Continu.
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8 Additional Information 155 Menu Options For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 29). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu items without a reference page are explained after the tables. Setting options in boldface indicate default values. Menu items not available appear grayed out.
Menu Options [¡ Audio Setup] menu Menu item [Audio Input] 156 Submenu [CH1], [CH1/CH2] [XLR1 Mic Trimming] [+12 dB], [+6 dB], [0 dB], [-6 dB], [-12 dB] [XLR2 Mic Trimming] [XLR1 Mic Att.] [On], [Off] [XLR2 Mic Att.
Menu Options [£ LCD/VF Setup] menu Menu item [LCD Setup] [VF Setup] Submenu A Setting options [Brightness] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Contrast] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Color] -20 to 20 (±0) Ü Ü [Sharpness] 1 to 4 (2) Ü Ü [Backlight] [Normal], [Bright] Ü Ü [Brightness] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Contrast] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Color] -20 to 20 (±0) Ü Ü [Sharpness] 1 to 4 (2) Ü Ü [Backlight] 157 39 39 [Normal], [Bright] Ü Ü [LCD/VF B&W] [On], [Off] Ü Ü 39 [LCD/VF Simul.
Menu Options Menu item [Custom Display 1] 158 [Custom Display 2] [Metadata Display]* Submenu A Setting options # [Light Metering] [On], [Off] Ü – [Custom Picture] [On], [Off] Ü – # [Focal Length] [On], [Off] Ü – [ND Filter] [On], [Off] Ü – # [AF Mode] [On], [Off] Ü – [Key Lock] [On], [Off] Ü – [White Balance] [On], [Off] Ü – # [Exposure] [On], [Off] Ü – # [Iris] [On], [Off] Ü – [ISO/Gain] [On], [Off] Ü – [Shutter] [On], [Off] Ü – [Peaking] [On], [Off] Ü
Menu Options # [Focal Length]: Displays the current focal length of an attached EF lens when set to [On]. [ND Filter]: Displays the ND filter indicator when set to [On]. # [AF Mode]: When set to [On], displays the autofocus icon (AF) if the focus mode switch on the attached EF lens is set to AF. [Key Lock]: Displays the key lock icon (C) when set to [On]. [White Balance]: Displays the white balance indicator when set to [On]. # [Exposure]: Displays the exposure bar when set to [On].
Menu Options [Audio Level]: Displays the audio level indicator and, if activated, the audio peak limiter icon ( [Wi-Fi]: Displays the Wi-Fi icon ( [GPS]: Displays the GPS icon ( 160 ) when set to [On]. ) when set to [On]. ) when set to [On]. [Date/Time]: Displays the date and time when set to [On]. [Metadata Display]: Displays the date and time of recording and/or the camera data (shutter speed, aperture value, gain) during playback.
Menu Options Menu item [Set Clock] [WFM (LCD)]1 Submenu – Ü Ü [Date Format] [YMD], [YMD/24H], [MDY], [MDY/24H], [DMY], [DMY/24H]2 Ü Ü [Setting] [WFM], [VS], [Edge Mon.], [Off] Ü – [WFM], [VS], [Off] [Waveform Monitor] [Gain] [Vectorscope] [Gain] [Edge Monitor] [Gain] [Language !] [REMOTE Term.
Menu Options Menu item [Slow & Fast Motion] Submenu [S&F Frame Rate] Ü – 110 [Title Prefix] Two characters, each: [A] to [Z], [0] to [9] ([AA]) Ü – – [Number setting] [Set], [Reset] Ü – – [Delete Last Clip] [Cancel], [OK] Ü – – [Copy All Clips]4 [Cancel], [OK] – Ü 135 [Copy $ Clips]5 [Cancel], [OK] – Ü 136 Clips]4 162 [Clips] A Setting options When [24.
Menu Options Menu item [Wi-Fi Remote]7 Submenu [Set Up New] [Select] [Edit] A Setting options For details refer to “WFT-E6/WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for the Canon EOS C300 models” (PDF file).
Menu Options [Organization]: This identifier represents the organization that owns or operates the camcorder and can be obtained by registering with the SMPTE Registration Authority. If the organization is not registered, enter [0000]. [User Code]: This identifier designates the user. Leave this blank if [Organization] is set to [0000].
Displaying the Status Screens Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to check the camcorder’s various recording- and playback-related settings. You can also output the status screens on an external monitor. 165 Operating modes: 1 Press the STATUS button. • The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the operating mode.
Displaying the Status Screens [Camera] Status Screen ( mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 166 1 2 3 4 ISO speed/Gain increment (A 65) # Iris mode (A 69) # Iris increment (A 69) Shutter speed increment (A 63) 5 6 7 8 # Correction for peripheral illumination (A 34) # AF mode (A 78) # Flicker reduction (A 64) # Lens model name info (A 32) [Assign Button 1/2], [Assign Button 2/2] Status Screen 1 1 1 Assignable buttons 1 to 15* (A 113) * Assignable buttons 10 to 15 do not appear in mode.
Displaying the Status Screens [Audio] Status Screen In mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In 8 9 10 mode 7 1 2 3 4 5 XLR terminal recording channel (A 94) Microphone sensitivity (XLR terminal) (A 95) Audio peak limiter (A 95, 96) Microphone mode (MIC terminal) (A 96) Microphone recording level (MIC terminal) (A 96) 6 7 8 9 10 Microphone attenuator (MIC terminal) (A 97) Headphone volume (A 131) Linking recording levels of XLR terminals (A 95) Microphone attenuator (XLR terminal) (A 96) Audio reference signal (A 10
Displaying the Status Screens [Video] Status Screen 168 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI OUT terminal status HD/SD SDI terminal output setting (A 143) Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output (A 144) SD output setting (A 144) SYNC OUT terminal output status (A 143) [Metadata 1/2] Status Screen ( 6 7 8 9 Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output (A 144) Special recording mode (A 108) Number of frames for interval recording mode (A 108) or frame recording mode (A 109) Interval length for inter
Displaying the Status Screens [Battery/Hour Meter] Status Screen 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Remaining recording time Remaining recording time indicator Battery life indicator [/ Data 1/3] Status Screen ( 4 5 mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total operation time (A 164) Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter] (A 164) Custom picture file name (A 116) Gamma (A 119) Master pedestal (A 120) Master black RGB levels (A 120) Black gamma settings (level, range and point) (A 120) Knee settings (slope, point
Displaying the Status Screens [/ Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 170 1 2 3 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and limit) (A 121) Sharpness settings (select, knee aperture gain and slope) (A 121) Level depend settings (level, slope and offset) (A 122) [/ Data 3/3] Status Screen ( 4 5 6 7 mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Coring settings (level, offset, curve and depth) (A 121) Noise reduction (A 122) Color matrix settings (
Displaying the Status Screens [GPS Information Display] Status Screen ( mode only) 171 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Latitude Longitude Elevation 4 5 UTC (coordinated universal time) date and time Satellite signal strength For details refer to Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) (A 105).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. 172 Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Shortly after turning it on, the camcorder turns off on its own.
Troubleshooting After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot. - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. The built-in ND filter is stuck and does not change. - The electronic motor that drives the ND filter may not be working correctly.
Troubleshooting Picture and Sound 174 Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, perform one of the following actions. • Disconnect the power source and press the RESET button.
Troubleshooting The optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or commercially available remote control does not work. - Make sure that the [Other Settings] > [REMOTE Term.] setting is set to [RC-V100] when using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or [Standard] when using a commercially available remote control. - When [Camera Setup] > [CINEMA Locked] is set to [On] or a custom picture file is not selected, custom picture settings cannot be adjusted using the RC-V100.
Troubleshooting CF A/CF B error - The CF card cannot be recognized or cannot be accessed. Check that the CF card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning. 176 CF A/CF B Management data is not supported and will be deleted - This message may appear if you insert into the camcorder a CF card that was initialized by another Canon professional camcorder. Check the contents of the CF card.
Troubleshooting Fan error - The cooling fan may not be working properly. Consult a Canon Service Center. File name error - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [Other Functions] > [Photo Numbering] to [Reset] and delete all the photos on the SD card (A 150) or initialize it (A 45). Invalid operation - The following operations cannot be performed. • Adding a shot mark to a clip that already has a shot mark or to a clip in frame recording mode or interval recording mode.
Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder 178 Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or monitor unit. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
Handling Precautions • Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth. 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, discharge it completely before storing it. • Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year. 179 Always attach the battery terminal cover.
Handling Precautions Recording Media 180 • We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data. • Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. • Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses. Never use tissue paper. LCD Screen • Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
Maintenance/Others Condensation 182 Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. The availability differs from area to area. 183 BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G, BP-975 Battery Pack CA-945 AC Adapter CA-935 AC Adapter* RC-V100 Remote Controller TA-100 Tripod Adapter TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter GP-E1 GPS Receiver * This accessory cannot be used to power this camcorder directly; it can only be used to charge the battery pack.
Optional Accessories 184 BP-955 BP-975 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G*, BP-975*. When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System.
Optional Accessories # Approximate times using the viewfinder (monitor unit not attached) Type of recording NTSC / 24.00P Bit rate 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps PAL 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps BP-950G BP-955 BP-970G BP-975 Recording (maximum) Usage time 200 min. 200 min. 280 min. 300 min. Recording (typical) 130 min. 130 min. 180 min. 195 min. Recording (maximum) 200 min. 200 min. 285 min. 300 min. Recording (typical) 130 min. 130 min. 185 min. 195 min. Recording (maximum) 205 min.
Optional Accessories $ Approximate times using the viewfinder (monitor unit not attached) Type of recording NTSC / 24.00P Bit rate 50 Mbps 186 35 Mbps 25 Mbps PAL 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps BP-950G BP-955 BP-970G BP-975 Recording (maximum) Usage time 205 min. 200 min. 285 min. 305 min. Recording (typical) 130 min. 130 min. 185 min. 195 min. Recording (maximum) 205 min. 205 min. 285 min. 305 min. Recording (typical) 130 min. 130 min. 185 min. 195 min. Recording (maximum) 205 min.
Specifications Specifications C300 / C300 PL System • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (recording/playback) 50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL) 1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.98P 1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.
Specifications • Shutter Speed Speed (1/3-stop increments, 1/4-stop increments), angle, clear scan, slow, off • # Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available for Canon EF lenses4 4 188 Some lenses are not compatible with in-camera correction. • Sensor Sensitivity (ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% reflection) ! F9 (1920x1080 at 59.94i) " F10 (1920x1080 at 50.00i) • S/N Ratio (ISO 850, using Canon Log gamma) 54 dB (typical, 1920x1080, ! at 29.97P / " at 25.
Specifications Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power Consumption (recording at 50 Mbps, viewfinder/LCD screen normal brightness, SDI output on) # LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.4 W (PAL recordings) $ LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.6 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.
Specifications Handle Unit Modular unit includes a cold accessory shoe and socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws for other accessories. • Weight: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) 190 CA-945 AC Adapter • Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 VA (100 V) – 85 VA (240 V) • Rated Output: 8.4 V DC, 3.7 A • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 65 x 35 x 145 mm (2.6 x 1.4 x 5.7 in.) • Weight: 340 g (12.0 oz.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions Following is a list of lenses compatible with this camcorder and the various functions that can be used depending on the lens. Depending on the lens’s purchase date, you may need to update the lens’s firmware to use these functions. For details, consult a Canon Service Center.
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions 192
Index 193 24.00P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Custom picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 A D ABB (automatic black balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Air intake vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Aperture* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Aspect ratio . .
I O Index screens Changing clip thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Expand clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Shot marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Initializing recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Interval recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Iris* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Slow & fast motion recording mode . . . . . . . . .110 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Status screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 SYNC OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 143 Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 T Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Terminal covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
& USA CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES 196 The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (‘Canon USA’) with respect to (a) the Canon Cinema EOS Product, and (b) the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product (if any), packaged with this limited warranty (collectively the “Products”)* and purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
CANADA CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (‘Canon Canada’) with respect to (a) the Canon Cinema EOS product, and (b) the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product (if any), packaged with this limited warranty (collectively the “Products”)* and purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon Europa N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands USA http://pro.usa.canon.com CANON U.S.A., INC. http://pro.usa.canon.com/support (855) CINE-EOS (855-246-3367) (USA only) http://www.canon-europe.com UNITED KINGDOM Canon UK Ltd Unit 160, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SG 020-7660-0186 The information in this document is verified as of November 2017.
