Canon CR-N500 4K UHD PTZ Camera - Satin Black

The Canon CR-N500 4K UHD PTZ Camera produces outstanding image quality and is equipped with powerful features and functions to be utilized in many industries including House of Worship, Education, Broadcast, Corporate, Events and more.

The CR-N500 produces incredible image quality with the combination of a 1” 4K CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV 6 image processor and 15x optical zoom 4K UHD lens. These core components provide the image-processing power and speed that enables 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF. On-air pan and tilt movement is possible thanks to the smooth and responsive pan and tilt mechanism equipped with the CR-N500.

The CR-N500 camera supports Canon’s new XC Protocol as well as RTMP, NDI|HX Live Video Production Protocol, Standard (VISCA) Protocol and more. The CR-N500 can be controlled remotely by IP, Serial, IR or wirelessly via Wi-Fi. M

Key Features

High Quality 4K 30P and FHD 60P Video Output

• 1.0 Type CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Dual Pixel Focus Guide
• Face Detection & Tracking
• Canon 4K UHD Lens
• 15x Optical Zoom 4K UHD Lens
• Wide Angle of 73° (horizontal) viewing
• Over Sampling HD Processing

Smooth & Responsive Pan and Tilt Control

• Variable Pan and Tilt speed of .1° - 100°/second

Virtually Seamless Integration into Canon Imaging Workflow

• Canon Log 3 Supported
• Wide DR Gamma Supported
• Equipped with Six Image Quality Modes
• Equipped with a Variety of Image Quality Adjustment Functions

Easy Integration into IP Systems

• IP System
• IP Multi-Stream Support
• Multiple Protocols Supported:
• RTMP Streaming Protocol
• NDI|HX Live Video Production Protocol
• Standard (VISCA) Protocol
• Canon XC Protocol

Various Interfaces Supported for Multiple Environments

• HDMI, 3G-SDI and IP
• Genlock
• 2 Channel XLR Audio
• Standard Serial RS-422

1.0 Type CMOS Sensor

The CR-N500’s 1.0-inch sensor allows for larger photosites compared to smaller-sized sensors found in other PTZ cameras, resulting in stunning images with less noise in low-light situations. The large sensor also exhibits a shallow depth of field at large apertures, producing blurred backgrounds in images, while Canon’s DPAF tracks and keeps subjects in sharp focus. The CR-N500’s DIGIC DV 6 imaging processor drives the high sensitivity (1.5 lux*) and low noise performance of the camera yielding amazing imagery in a variety of shooting conditions.

DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor

The CR-N500 PTZ camera incorporates Canon's DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor, which is essential in providing high image quality, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Dual Pixel CMOS AF is Canon’s breakthrough AF technology that uses a CMOS sensor with a structure that combines imaging and phase-difference AF functions. The Dual Pixel COMOS AF determines the focusing position by the phase difference, which drives the focusing lens smoothly and enables quick focusing. The AF tracking capability is effective even during zooming, panning or tilting. On the other hand, with conventional contrast AF method, used by other cameras, the focusing position is determined by the contrast (difference of brightness). Therefore, the focusing lens may move slightly back and forth around the focusing position, which could cause delay when focusing.

Canon 4K UHD Lens

The CR-N500 features a 15x optical zoom lens and exhibits a wide viewing angle of 73 degrees (horizontal). At the wide end, the 25.5 mm* lens is capable of capturing extensive scenes in tight shooting spaces such as indoor events for cinematic wide shots. The camera utilizes aspheric lens elements to achieve 4K image quality while minimizing various aberrations over the entire zoom range.

Easily change the look of the image capture by utilizing a neutral-density filter. The CR-N500 is equipped with a built-in ND filter mechanism that allows the user to select from three densities: 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64. With the built-in ND filter, users can achieve rich video expression by controlling aperture values.

Furthermore, the lens structure of the CR-N500 enables real-time responsiveness in a three-dimensional space, supporting optical image stabilization, which helps keep the image capture stable by minimizing vibration.