Product Highlights
4K RAW (4096 X 2160) Output
EF Lens Mount for Broad Compatibility
8.8 MP Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor
Also Puts Out 2K, Quad HD & Full HD
2X 3G-SDI Outputs
50 MB/s Proxy HD Recording to CF Card
10-Bit 4K RAW at Up to 60p
10-Bit 4K Half RAW at Up to 120p
12-Bit 2K 4: 4: 4 Signal at Up to 60p
Log Gamma
TheCanon EOS C500 4K Cinema Camera (EF Lens Mount) represents *Canon's first foray into the world of 4K digital cinema production. Sharing a sensor with the earlier EOS C300 camera, the EOS C500 fulfills the potential of the large (Super 35mm-size), high-resolution (8.8 MP effective) CMOS imager by offering full 4K RAW output via 3G-SDI.
The C500 also has a body type in common with the C300. Featuring large, accessible buttons with ridges dividing them, the EOS C500 has been designed expressly for the craft of digital cinema. Its signal output is similarly appropriate: At rates up to 60 frames per second, the 10-bit 4K RAW data stream output can be recorded to an approved external device (sold separately) at full resolution. Using a format called 4K half RAW, which halves the horizontal resolution, you can capture up to 120 fps to the external recorder by using both of the C500's 3G-SDI outputs.
The Canon-EOS-C500 integrates with time-tested feature film production workflows. As 4K RAW data is being recorded externally, you can record proxy files at 50 MB/s to the camera's internal CF card so rough-cut or dailies editing can begin immediately after a scene is complete. For the widest latitude for color correction in post-production, the camera offersCanon's Log gamma mode, which results in excellent tonal reproduction in the highlight and lowlight regions of an image, and a greatly expanded dynamic range.
The EOS C500 features an EF mount for compatibility not only withCanon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses, but also with the burgeoning line of EF Cinema Zoom and Prime lenses. These lenses are designed to match up perfectly with the 3-perf Super 35mm-size CMOS sensor of this camera. Like the camcorder, these lenses (sold separately) were developed specifically for digital cinema, with engraved markings on angled surfaces in meters and feet and uniform front diameters for easy lens switching without having to reconfigure a matte box or follow focus gearing.
4K RAW (4096 X 2160) Output
EF Lens Mount for Broad Compatibility
8.8 MP Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor
Also Puts Out 2K, Quad HD & Full HD
2X 3G-SDI Outputs
50 MB/s Proxy HD Recording to CF Card
10-Bit 4K RAW at Up to 60p
10-Bit 4K Half RAW at Up to 120p
12-Bit 2K 4: 4: 4 Signal at Up to 60p
Log Gamma
TheCanon EOS C500 4K Cinema Camera (EF Lens Mount) represents *Canon's first foray into the world of 4K digital cinema production. Sharing a sensor with the earlier EOS C300 camera, the EOS C500 fulfills the potential of the large (Super 35mm-size), high-resolution (8.8 MP effective) CMOS imager by offering full 4K RAW output via 3G-SDI.
The C500 also has a body type in common with the C300. Featuring large, accessible buttons with ridges dividing them, the EOS C500 has been designed expressly for the craft of digital cinema. Its signal output is similarly appropriate: At rates up to 60 frames per second, the 10-bit 4K RAW data stream output can be recorded to an approved external device (sold separately) at full resolution. Using a format called 4K half RAW, which halves the horizontal resolution, you can capture up to 120 fps to the external recorder by using both of the C500's 3G-SDI outputs.
The Canon-EOS-C500 integrates with time-tested feature film production workflows. As 4K RAW data is being recorded externally, you can record proxy files at 50 MB/s to the camera's internal CF card so rough-cut or dailies editing can begin immediately after a scene is complete. For the widest latitude for color correction in post-production, the camera offersCanon's Log gamma mode, which results in excellent tonal reproduction in the highlight and lowlight regions of an image, and a greatly expanded dynamic range.
The EOS C500 features an EF mount for compatibility not only withCanon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses, but also with the burgeoning line of EF Cinema Zoom and Prime lenses. These lenses are designed to match up perfectly with the 3-perf Super 35mm-size CMOS sensor of this camera. Like the camcorder, these lenses (sold separately) were developed specifically for digital cinema, with engraved markings on angled surfaces in meters and feet and uniform front diameters for easy lens switching without having to reconfigure a matte box or follow focus gearing.
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Effective Pixels | 4096 x 2160 pixels, approx. 8.85 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | 4206 x 2340 pixels, approx. 9.84 megapixels |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Filter | RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array) |
| Processor | Digic DV III |
| Minimum Illumination |
59.94 Hz Mode: 0.3 Lux (f/1.2, 24 dB, 29.97p, 1/30 sec.) 50.00 Hz Mode: 0.25 Lux (f/1.2, 24 dB, 25p, 1/25 sec.) |
| Sensitivity |
59.94 Hz Mode: F9 (1920 x 1080/59.94i, ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection) 50.00 Hz Mode: F10 (1920 x 1080/50i, ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection) |
| S/N Ratio |
59.94 Hz Mode: 54 dB (1920x1080/29.97p, Canon Log, ISO 850, Dynamic Range 800%) 50.00 Hz Mode: 54 dB (1920x1080/25p, Canon Log, ISO 850, Dynamic Range 800%) |
| Dynamic Range |
During Normal Shooting: 300% With Canon Log Gamma: 800% (ISO 850 or above, gain 2.5dB or above) |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | EF |
| ND Filter | Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops |
| Iris Dial | Iris Dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF Lenses with electronic Iris control |
| Peripheral Illumination Correction | Yes |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Gain |
Normal Setting: -6 ~ 30 dB Fine Setting: 0 ~ 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments |
| ISO | 320 ~ 80,000 |
| Shutter Modes |
OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan Speed Mode is selected in 1/3 or ¼ stop increments |
| Shutter Speed Range |
59.94i/59.94p: 1/60 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; CS: 59.94 Hz - 250.27 Hz 29.97p: 1/30 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 23.98p/24p: 1/24 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz 50i/50p: 1/50 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 1/25; CS: 50.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz 25p: 1/25 ~ 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 25.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz |
| Shutter Angle Settings |
59.94i/59.94p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 29.97p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 108, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 23.98p/24p: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25 50i/50p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 25p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 75, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 |
| Iris Control | With compatible EF lenses: 1/2, 1/3 stop, or fine setting |
| White Balance |
Kelvin Setting: 2,000K ~ 15,000K in 100K increments Presets: Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K); Kelvin White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9) |
| Auto Black Balance | Yes |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| External Recording Output |
4K RAW 10bit 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 at 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p 4K RAW 10bit 4096x1080 or 3840x1080 at 62p up to 119.88p in 2 frame steps 2K RGB 444 12bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 at 59.94p/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p) 2K RGB 444 10bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 at 59.94p/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24p) 2K YCC 422 10bit 2048x1080 or 1920x1080 62p up to 119.88p in 2 frame steps |
| Compression |
Video: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP Audio: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz |
| Maximum Bit Rate | 50Mbps (CBR) |
| Recording Options |
50 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL 1920x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p/24.00p 1280x720 at 59.94/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p/24.00p 35 Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL 1920x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p 1280x720 at 59.94/29.98p/23.98p/50p/25p 25 Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14 1440x1080 at 59.94i/29.98p/23.98p/50i/25p |
| Recording Time |
2GB: 5 min (at 50 Mbps), 5 min (at 35 Mbps), 10 min (at 25 Mbps) 4GB: 10 min (at 50 Mbps), 10 min (at 35 Mbps), 20 min (at 25 Mbps) 8GB: 20 min (at 50 Mbps), 25 min (at 35 Mbps), 40 min (at 25 Mbps) 16GB: 40 min (at 50 Mbps), 55 min (at 35 Mbps), 80 min (at 25 Mbps) 32GB: 80 min (at 50 Mbps), 110 min (at 35 Mbps), 155 min (at 25 Mbps) 64GB: 160 min (at 50 Mbps), 225 min(at 35 Mbps), 310 min (at 25 Mbps) |
| Recording Media |
CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA supported SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata, and menu settings *Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from others Canon models |
| File Format | MXF (OP-1a) |
| Maximum Clip Number | 999 (per media) |
| Audio Features |
Recording Channel Selection: CH1/CH2, CH1/CH1, CH2/CH2, ALL CH/ALL CH XLR Mic Trimming: -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB Limiter: available Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB Phantom Power: +48V Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings (volume is muted at lowest setting) 1 KHz Tone: -12, -18, or -20 dB |
| Slow and Fast Motion Recording |
This feature records at a different frame rate then the playback rate, allowing for fast and slow motion effects. Slow and Fast Motion Recording is available in 4K and 2K modes to external recording devices. 4K RAW (4096x2160/3840x2160) 1-60 fps (60Hz/24:00); 1-50 (50Hz) 4K HRAW (4096x1080/3840x1080) 1-60, 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 2K RGB 4:4:4 (2048x1080/1920x1080) 1-60. 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 2K YCC 4:2:2 (2048x1080/1920x1080) 1-60, 62-120 in 2 frame increments (60Hz/24:00); 1-50, 52-100 in 2 frame increments (50Hz) 50 Mbps 1920x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-25 (50i/25p) 50 Mbps 1280x720 1-60 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-50 (50p/25p) 35 Mbps 1920x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-25 (50i/25p) 35 Mbps 1280x720 1-60 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p); 1-50 (50p/25p) 25 Mbps 1440x1080 1-30 (29.97p/23.98p) |
| Time Code |
Drop Frame (not available in 24P) Non-Drop Frame |
| Time Code Modes | Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source |
| Special Recording Functions | Relay Recording, Double-Slot Recording, Copying between Media, Photo Recording Mode, Waveform Monitor (Standard and RGB Component modes), Vectorscope, Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode, Interval Record, Frame Record Pre-Record (3 seconds cache), Scan Reverse |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Electronic View Finder |
Viewing Angle Adjustment: viewing Angle can be adjusted up and down 60° Diopter Adjustment Range: +2.0 to -5.5 Adjustments: brightness, contrast, color, and backlight |
| Monitor |
Type: LCD Display Adjustments: brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| HD/SD-SDI |
HD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 1920x1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280x720: 59.94p/50p/23.98/24.00 SD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i BNC Connector, output only NTSC 480i/PAL 576i: Compliant with SMTPE 259M Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 272M Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMTPE 12M HD-SDI: (Compliant with SMTPE 292M) 1080i/720p: Compliant with SMTPE 292M Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMTPE 299M |
| 3G-SDI |
Connector: 2x BNC Output Modes: RAW (10-bit); RGB 4:4:4 (10-bit/12-bit); YCC 4:2:2 (10-bit) Frame Rates: 23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/59.94p/50p |
| Audio Inputs |
2x XLR inputs (auto and manual level settings) 1x External microphone terminal (3.5 mm diameter) |
| Video Output |
Connector: 2x BNC Resolution: 2048x1080 / 1920x1080 Frame Rates: 23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/30p/59.94p/50p/60p Color Space: YPbPr 10-bit |
| Time Code I/O | Connector: BNC (Input and Output) |
| Genlock |
Connector: BNC (Input Only) Adjustment range: -1023 ~ 1023 |
| Synch Out |
Connector: BNC (1) HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) 1920x1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280x720: 59.94p/50p/23.98, 24.00; The HD standard analog component Y signal with the black muted is output. (2) HD-Y signals (HD-Y) 1920x1080: 60i, 59.94i/50i, 1280x720: 60p/59.94p/50p; Only the HD standard analog component Y signal is output. (3) Black burst signal 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i; The SD standard analog composite signal with the black muted is output. (4) Composite 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i; The SD standard analog composite signals are output. |
| HDMI |
Connector: HDMI (Type A) HD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 1920x1080: 60i/59.94i/50i, 1280x720: 60p/59.94p/50p SD 8-bit 4:2:2 (YPbPr) 480: 59.94i, 576: 50i |
| Headphone Jack | 1x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Remote Terminals |
Fully LANC Compatible Remote control through WFT-E6A accessory is also possible |
| Power Terminal | DC in on camera (no need for "Dummy Battery") |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Other Features |
Playback: Clip Display, 3x4 Index Display, Original, "OK Mark," "Check Mark," "Shot Mark," Expand, Photo (SD Card), Clip Metadata Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Skip to next clip, skip to previous clip Clip information Display: Clip Metadata display, custom picture settings Playback Functions: Inter-media Copy (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip); Clip Delete (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip) Still Image Playback: index, single playback, erasure, protect Custom Picture Settings: 23 Custom Picture settings Custom Functions: 9 total functions Custom Display: LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized On Screen Markers Assignable Buttons: 15 buttons, 37 functions Color Bars: compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards |
| Language Support | English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian |
| Time and Date | Automatic Calendar range January 1st, 2010 through December 31, 2031 selectable in American, Japanese and European Date formats. |
| World Clock | World Clock support - UTC time setting: Setting range from +14:00 to - 12:00 |
| Power |
Supply: DC 7.4 V (Battery Pack) / DC 8.4 V (DC In) Battery: BP-9 Series (Excluding BP-925) Compact Power Adapter: CA-940N |
| Operating Conditions |
Performance requirements: (0° ~ 40° C) 85% (relative humidity) Operating requirements: (-5° ~ 45° C) 60% (relative humidity) |
| Dimensions |
Body only: 6.3 x 7.0 x 6.7 in (160 x 179 x 171 mm) With monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in (185 x 249 x187 mm) With handle and monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in (185 x 284 x 301 mm) |
| Weight |
Body only: 4 lb (1820 g) Monitor Unit: 1.4 lb (645 g) Handle Unit: 6.3 oz (180 g) With monitor, BP-955, and 2 CF cards: 6.0 lb (2705 g) With monitor, handle, BP-955, and 2 CF cards: 6.4 lb. (2885 g) |
