Featuring a unique Super 35mm Canon CMOS sensor, revolutionary Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor and 50 Mbps 4:2:2 codec, the EOS C300 PL provides outstanding cinema quality movie capture. Compact, modular and compatible with Canon's PL-mount cinema lenses as well as accessories from third parties the stunningly simple to operate EOS C300 PL is designed to please cinematographers for any production large and small, on location or in the studio, from shoestring to Hollywood budgets.
The EOS C300 PL offers compatibility with virtually every cinema lens in production today, while its compact and modular design and compatibility with third-party accessories enable it to meet virtually any production need while keeping costs down. Designed with SMPTE HD production standards, its MPEG-2 codec is an internationally recognized standard compatible with major NLE applications while additional features such as Canon Log ensure seamless integration with existing production workflows, making post-production easy. And with an entire support infrastructure designed to help you get the most from your equipment before, during and after production, the EOS C300 PL is ready to go to work.
What's in the Box:
- EOS C300 PL Body (with Grip/Camera cover R-F-3)
- Monitor unit
- Handle unit
- Battery Pack BP-955 (also available as optional accessory)
- Battery Charger CG-940 (also available as optional accessory)
- Compact Power Adapter CA-940 (also available as optional accessory)
- Eye Cup
- Viewfinder Cap
- Thumb rest
- Tripod base TB-1
- WFT Attachment
- Measuring Hook
- AC Cable x2
- DC Cable (for CA-940)
- Shoulder Strap SS-1200
- XF Utilities Disc Ver. 3.0
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
| Power Supply (rated) | 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC-IN) |
| Recording/Codec | Signal System: NTSC and PAL |
| Compression: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP | |
| Color Space: 4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording | |
| Maximum Bit Rate: 50Mbps (CBR) | |
| Canon Log Gamma: Available | |
| File Format: MXF (OP-1a) | |
| Recording Options: | |
| 50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL | |
| 1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p; True 24 (24.00) | 1280x720: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p; True 24 (24.00) |
| 35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL | |
| 1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p | |
| 1280x720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p | |
| 25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 | |
| 1440x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p | |
| Audio | Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48kHz |
| Built-in Microphone: None | |
| External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings) | |
| Recording Channel Selection: Two channel recording | |
| XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12dB | |
| Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB | |
| Phantom Power: Available: +48V | |
| Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting | |
| 1KHz Tone: Available: -12, -18 or -20 dB | |
| Image Sensor | Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel), equivalent to Super 35mm |
| Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8mm effective screen size (6.4 x 6.4 micrometer pixel pitch) | |
| Scanning System: Progressive | |
| Number of Sensors: 1 | |
| Filter: RGB Primary Color Fil(Bayer Array) | |
| Imaging Processor: DIGIC DV III | |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160) |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340) |
| Max. Movie Recording Time | 64GB Compact Flash (CF) card |
| Greater capacity is possible when both are used. | |
| 25Mbps: 310 minutes | |
| 35Mbps: 225 minutes | |
| 50Mbps: 160 minutes | |
| Lens | Interchangeable: PL mount |
| Focusing System | Manual; Autofocus system not available |
| Max. Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| ISO Range | 320 to 20,000, 1-stop or 1/3-stop |
| ND Filter Settings | Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, and 6 stops |
| White Balance | Auto, Manual, 2 Custom (2000K - 150,00K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten |
| Frame Rate | NTSC: 59.94P, 59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P |
| PAL: 50P, 50i, 25P | |
| Film: 24P | |
| Minimum Illumination | Full AUTO mode: TBA lux | Manual mode: TBA lux |
| Illumination Correction | Compensates for each lens' light fall-off. Lens specific data stored in firmware |
| Genlock Terminal | BNC (input only) |
| HD/SD-SDI Terminal | BNC (output only), with embedded audio |
| Timecode Terminals | BNC (input/output), Sync Out (BNC) |
| Viewfinder | 0.52-inch diagonal, color 16:9 rotatable LCD |
| +2.0 to -5.5 diopter eye adjustment | |
| LCD Screen (Monitor Unit) | 4-inch diagonal, 1.23 megapixel color 16:9 rotatable LCD |
| 100% field of view | |
| adj. brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight | |
| Microphone | None built-in |
| Recording Media | CF Card (Type 1 Only): 2 slots (Movie files); UDMA supported |
| SD Card: 1 slot: Still images, Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata and menu settings | |
| *Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from other Canon models | |
| USB Terminal | N/A |
| Video Terminal | Same as HD/SD-SDI Terminal |
| Audio Terminal | XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE |
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (Type A), output only |
| AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| WFT Terminal | For compatible Wi-Fi Accessory |
| Operating Temperature Range | Performance: 32°-104°F / 0°-40°C, 85% (relative humidity) |
| Operation: 23°-113°F / -5°-45°C, 60% (relative humidity) | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | EOS C300 + Thumb Rest: 5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7 in / 133 x 179 x 171mm |
| EOS C300 + Grip: 6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7 in / 174 x 179 x 171mm | |
| Camera + Monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in / 185 x 249 x 187mm | |
| Camera + Handle + Monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in / 185 x 284 x 301mm (not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt) | |
| Weight (not including lens) | Main Unit: EOS C300: 3.2 lb / 1430g |
| Grip: 8.1 oz / 230g | |
| Monitor Unit: 1.4 lb / 620g | |
| Handle Unit: 6.3 oz / 180g | |
| Thumb Rest: 0.35 oz / 10g | |
| BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz / 220g | |
| Attachment fitting: 0.32 oz / 9g | |
| CF Cards x 2: 0.63 oz / 18g | |
| Measure hook: 0.11 oz / 3g | |
| Body Cap, Camera Cover (either type): 0.63 oz / 18g | |
| Weight EOS C300 w/: | Grip, Monitor, BP-955, 2@CF 5.6 lb / 2520g |
| Grip, Monitor, Handle, BP-955, 2@CF 6.0 lb / 2700g | |
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