EOS C500
Power to create: 4K, RAW, Canon Log Gamma
The powerful, compact EOS C500 offers 4K video
capture, RAW data output and Canon Log Gamma to unleash the full
potential of Cinema EF Lenses and deliver high-quality video with wide
dynamic range.
- 8.85MP Super 35mm CMOS sensor
- 4K RAW
- Interchangeable lens (EF mount)
- Compact, modular, lightweight
- 50Mbps MPEG-2 MXF to CF card
- High sensitivity, low noise
- Canon Log Gamma
- 24.00p for movie production
- Wi-Fi remote control
- Slow and Fast Motion
- Workflow integration
bit RAW
The C500 offers 4K 10-bit RAW, 2K RGB (4:4:4, 10 /
12 bit) or Full HD RGB data output to a compatible third party external
device at frame rates of up to 60P. Two further SDI outputs can connect
to an external monitor. Simultaneously record Full HD MXF files to CF
cards for use as proxies in desktop editing.
Canon Log
Shooting with Canon Log delivers neutral image
quality with wide dynamic range - 12-stops of latitude at a base setting
of ISO 850 - for maximum freedom in post-production.
Slow and Fast Motion
During internal CF recording mode, the EOS C500
provides a Slow and Fast Motion Mode that can be used to record at a
different frame rate than the playback frame rate, thereby resulting in
either a fast or slow motion effect. Because the EOS C500 is recording
real frames, and simply modifying the data playback rate, there is no
overall quality loss due to interpolation; maximum image quality is
maintained. In HD 1080 mode, fast motion is supported at up to 30-times
normal rate and as slow as 1/1.25sec.; in HD 720 mode, fast motion is
supported up to 60-times the normal rate, and as slow as 1/2.5 seconds.
In 4K / 2K output modes the camera provides variable frame rate control
that can be output to external recorders.
The EOS C500 incorporates an interval recording function. With this feature set, users can program the camera to record a specified number of frames at specified intervals for time-lapse capture.
The EOS C500 incorporates an interval recording function. With this feature set, users can program the camera to record a specified number of frames at specified intervals for time-lapse capture.
Specifications for EOS C500
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor | Super 35mm type CMOS | |
| System | RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array) | |
| Total Pixels | 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340) | |
| Effective Pixels | 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160) | |
| Minimum illumination | NTSC Mode 0.3 Lux [F1.2 lens, 24dB, 29.97P mode, shutter speed 1/30] PAL Mode 0.25 Lux [F1.2 lens, 24dB, 25.00P mode, shutter speed 1/25] |
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| Sensitivity | NTSC: | F9 [1920 x 1080 / 59.94i , ISO640 (0dB), 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflection] |
| PAL: | F10 [1920 x 1080 / 50.00i , ISO640 (0dB) , 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflection] |
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| S/N Ratio | NTSC: | 54dB (Typical) [1920 x 1080 / 29.97P, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO850 (Dynamic range 800%)] |
| PAL: | 54dB (Typical) [1920 x 1080 / 25.00P, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO850 (Dynamic range 800%)] |
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| Dynamic Range | During Normal shooting: 300% With Canon Log gamma: 800% (ISO 850 or above / gain 2.5dB or more) |
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| Horizontal Resolution | Up to 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode), depends on lens used. | |
| Lens | ||
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount with Cinema Lock | |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.53x the
focal length of EF lenses; (3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080);
Approx x 1.46 (4096 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080) As indicated for EF-S lenses and Canon cine lenses |
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| Peripheral Illumination Correction | Yes (dependent on lens used) | |
| ND Filter | 3 glass filters in camera body: 2 stops; 4 stops; 6 stops. Operate via body or wireless control |
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| Focus Control | Via lens, wireless control or wired remote (dependent on lens used) | |
| Iris Control | Via body, grip, wireless control or wired remote. 1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or FINE control. Possible to maintain constant F-number during zoom. |
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| Image Stabilization System | Depends on lens used | |
| Image Processor | ||
| Type | DIGIC DV III | |
| Recording | ||
| Video Storage Media | 4K / 2K: | External recording device required |
| HD: | Type 1 Compact Flash memory cards (2 card slots) | |
| Type | CF card: | UDMA4, 30MB/s or faster (40MB/s or faster for Fast / Slow recording) |
| Recording Time | 64GB CF card: | Up to 160mins. (1080 / 50i @ 50 Mbps) |
| Recording File Format | 4K / 2K: | Dependent on external recorder |
| HD: | Material eXchange Format (MXF); OP-1a pattern | |
| Recording Format | 4K: | RAW / HRAW, 10 bit (4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160, Canon Log only) |
| 2K: | RGB 12 bit (2048 x 1080 / 1920x1080, 4:4:4, Canon Log only) RGB 10 bit (2048 x 1080 / 1920x1080, 4:4:4, Canon Log only) YCC 10 bit (2048 x 1080 / 1920x1080, 4:2:2, Canon Log only) |
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| HD MPEG-2 Long GOP: | 50Mbps CBR (4:2:2) MPEG-2 422P@HL 35Mbps VBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@HL 25Mbps CBR (4:2:0) MPEG-2 MP@H14 |
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| Recording Frame Rate | 4K & 2K: | 60Hz (NTSC) mode: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P |
| 50Hz (PAL) mode: 50.00P / 25.00P | ||
| 24.00P mode: 24.00P | ||
| HD: | 50 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 24.00p, 23.98p; 1280 x 720 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24.00p, 23.98p | |
| 35 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p; 1280 x 720 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | ||
| 25 Mbps: 1440 x 1080 / 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | ||
| Slow / Fast Motion* | Yes (4K / 2K dependent on external recorder) | |
| 4K: | RAW: 1 to 60 HRAW: 1 to 60fps , 62 to 120fps (in 2-fps increment) |
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| 2K: | 2K RGB 444: 1 to 60fps YCC 422: 1 to 60fps , 62 to 120fps (in 2-fps increment) |
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| HD: | 1080p: 1-30fps in 1fps steps 720p: 1-60fps in 1fps steps |
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| (available options may differ according to recording mode selected) | ||
| Interval Record | Yes. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 or 12 frames, 25 time intervals (available options may differ according to recording mode selected) |
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| Frame Record | Yes. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 or 12 frames (available options may differ according to recording mode selected) |
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| Pre Record (Cache Record) | Yes (3 seconds) | |
| Relay Recording | Yes (CF Card) | |
| Double Slot (Simultaneous) Recording | Yes | |
| Scan Reverse | Yes. Vertical, Horizontal, Both | |
| HD to SD Conversion | No | |
| Internal Data Transfer | Movie: Yes (CF card to CF card) | |
| Photo Storage Media | SD / SDHC memory card | |
| Still Quality | During video recording: | 1920 x 1080 |
| During playback: | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 | |
| System | ||
| LCD | ||
| Size | 10.1 cm (4"), 100% view | |
| Dots | 1.23 million | |
| Image Quality Adjustments | Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white | |
| Adjustability | Up / down / left / right according to camera configuration | |
| Waveform Monitor | Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope | |
| Focus Assist | Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display) | |
| Peaking | Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each) | |
| Zebra | Level 1; Level 2; Both Output via HD-SDI or HDMI |
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| Markers | On / Off (Aspect ratio, Aspect marker, Safety Zone Area, Safety Zone, Grid, Horizontal, Centre) | |
| EVF | ||
| Size | 1.3cm (0.52") | |
| Dots | 1.55 million | |
| Image Quality Adjustments | Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white | |
| Adjustability | Vertical tilt | |
| Correction Lens | + 2.0 to -5.5 diopters | |
| Inputs / Outputs | ||
| Audio In | XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack | |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm stereo jack | |
| Video Monitor Output | Yes (BNC, SD output only via Synch terminal) | |
| HDMI | Yes (Type A, output only) | |
| IEEE 1394 (Firewire) | No | |
| USB | No | |
| HD / SD-SDI Output | Yes | 2x 3G-SDI (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code) |
| 2x 2K Monitor Output (BNC, output only) | ||
| 1x HD / SD-SDI (BNC, output only, embedded audio and time code) | ||
| Time Code | Yes (BNC, switchable input / output) | |
| Genlock | Yes (BNC, input only) | |
| Synch | Yes (BNC, output only, 5 modes: HD Sync, HD-Y, SD blackburst, SD composite, Off) | |
| Component Out | No | |
| AV Terminal | No | |
| DC Input | Yes | |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm mini jack | |
| Wireless Control Terminal | Yes (optional accessory required for wireless control) | |
| Colour Bars | EBU, SMPTE, ARIB | |
| Misc | ||
| Tally Lamp | Yes | |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes (cold shoe, 3 locations: top of body, top of handle, front of handle) | |
| Custom Key | Yes (15 assignable buttons; select from 30 functions) | |
| Shooting Functions | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Exposure Metering | Manual exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO / gain setting and ND filter setting | |
| Exposure Compensation | No | |
| Auto Exposure Mode | No | |
| Push Auto Iris | No | |
| Exposure Lock | No | |
| Auto Gain Control Setting | No | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 1-stop display: | 320*1, 400, 800, [850]*2, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 20000 |
| 1/3rd stop display: | 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, [850]*2, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000*1 | |
| Gain Setting | Normal: | -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 30dB |
| Fine: | 0dB to 24dB (0.5dB increments) | |
| Shutter Speed | ||
| Control Modes | Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS) | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode | |
| Shutter Angle | 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate | |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30 depending on frame rate | |
| Clear Scan | 59.94i/p: | 59.94 - 250.27Hz |
| 50i/p: | 50 to 250.78Hz | |
| 29.97p: | 29.97 - 250.27Hz | |
| 25p: | 25 to 250.78Hz | |
| 23.98/24p: | 23.98 - 250.27Hz | |
| Custom Picture | ||
| Stored Configurations | 9, including 2 presets (CINEMA and EOS Std) | |
| Storage Medium | SD / SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata), up to 20 Custom Pictures per card | |
| Gamma | 8 profiles | |
| Canon Log Gamma | Yes | |
| Master Pedestal | -50 to +50 | |
| Master Black | -50 to +50 for each of R,G,B | |
| Black Gamma | Adjustable Level, Range and Point | |
| Low Key Saturation | -50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area | |
| Knee | Adjusts over exposure characteristic, start, slope, saturation | |
| Sharpness | Adjustment for Level, H Detail Freq., Coring, HV Detail Balance, Limit, Select, Knee Aperture and Level dependent sharpness | |
| Noise Reduction | Off, On (1 to 12) | |
| Skin Detail | Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness, Area, Y Level | |
| Selective Noise Reduction | Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness, Area, Y Level | |
| Colour Matrix | Phase, Gain and RGB adjustment, in tandem with Gamma selection | |
| White Balance | -50 to +50 white balance offset for R,G,B | |
| Colour Correction | Area selection / area revision of two areas | |
| Setup Level | -50 to +50 On / Off | |
| Clip 100% IRE | Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment | |
| White Balance | ||
| Auto | No | |
| Preset | Daylight (5400K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K - 15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B | |
| White Balance Shift | Yes. -9 to +9 (Daylight and Tungsten only) | |
| Black Balance | ||
| Black Balance Adjustment | Yes | |
| Time Code | ||
| Countup System | Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, External, Hold (Drop frame available for some frame rates) | |
| Start Value Setting | "00:00:00:00", Set / Reset selectable | |
| Audio | ||
| Recording | 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM | |
| Control | Independent limiters and auto / manual settings | |
| Microphone Attenuation | Yes | |
| Microphone Level Meter | Yes | |
| Accessories | ||
| Supplied | XF Utility and NLE Plug-ins, RAW Development software, Monitor Unit (LCD and XLR), Handle Unit, Tripod base adaptor plate, Shoulder strap, Eyecup, EVF cap, Battery Charger CG-940, Compact power adapter CA-940, Battery pack BP-955 | |
| Optional | Batteries BP-955, BP-975, Compact Power Adaptor CA-930 (battery charger only), Tripod Adapter TA-100, Wireless Controller WFT-E6 | |
| Battery | ||
| Power Consumption | 59.94Hz: | 23.9w (4K) 12.4w MXF priority (24Hz) |
| 50.00Hz: | 22.9w (4K) | |
| Continuous Recording Time | Supplied BP-955: | Approx. 90 minutes (max. @ 4K 50.00Hz) |
| Optional BP-975: | Approx. 135 minutes (max. @ 4K 50.00Hz) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Dimensions | Body: | Approx. 160 x 179 x 171mm (6.3 x 7.0 x 6.7in) |
| Body and monitor unit: | Approx. 185 x 249 x187mm | |
| Body, monitor unit and handle: | Approx. 185 x 284 x 301mm | |
| Detachable Handle | Yes | |
| Weight (Camera Only) | 1820g | |
| Weight (Fully Equipped) | 2885g (monitor unit, handle unit, BP-955, 2x CF card) | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -5ºC to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity | |