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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, 23.98P 35 Mbps (VBR, 4:2:0, MP@HL) 1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P 1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i 1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P 25 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:0, MP@H14) 1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P • Recording Media (not included) Movies: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots) Photos: SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card1 1 Custom picture files, camera settings and user memo files can be saved on and read from the SD/SDHC memory card as well. • Maximum Recording Time (approximate, continuous recording) 16 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 55 min., 25 Mbps: 80 min. 64 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 160 min., 35 Mbps: 225 min., 25 Mbps: 310 min. • Image Sensor: Super-35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor, approx. 8,290,000 pixels (3840x2160) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount # Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) $ PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor: approx. 1.53 (for 35mm equivalent focal length) • ND Filter: Built-in (Off, 2, 4 or 6 stops), motor operated • White Balance Custom white balance (two sets, A and B), color temperature setting (2,000 K to 15,000 K); two preset settings (daylight, 5,400 K2 and incandescent lamp, 3,200 K2) that can be further fine-tuned 2 Color temperatures are approximate and given for reference purposes only. • # Iris: Manual (1/2-stop increments, 1/3-stop increments, fine-tuning), push auto iris, automatic3 • Focus: Manual, # one-shot AF, # continuous AF3 3 Only with compatible lenses (A 188). • ISO Speed ISO 320 to ISO 20000, ISO 256004 to ISO 800004 (1-stop or 1/3-stop increments) • Gain -6 dB to 30 dB (3-dB increments), 33 dB4 to 42 dB4 (3-dB increments), 0 dB to 24 dB (fine-tuning in 0.5-dB increments) 4 With extended ISO/Gain range. 187

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Important Safety Instructions	4
Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL	5
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. Preparations	23
Preparing the Power Supply	23
Using a Battery Pack	23
Using a Power Outlet	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	26
Date, Time and Language Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Time Zone	27
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording	28
Changing the Language	28
Using the Menus	29
Selecting an Option from the Menu	29
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)	30
Preparing the Camcorder	32
Preparing the Lens	32
Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit	36
Using the Viewfinder	37
Using the LCD Panel	38
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen	39
Using a Tripod	40
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit	40
Attaching the Handle Unit	41
Attaching a Shoulder Strap	41
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers	42
Preparing Recording Media	43
Inserting a CF Card	43
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots	44
Removing a CF card	44
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	44
Initializing the Recording Media	45
Switching Between the CF Card Slots	46
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method	46
Checking the Available Recording Time for CF Cards	47
Recovering Data on the CF Card	47
Adjusting the Black Balance	48
Operating the Camcorder Remotely	49
Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller	49
Using the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter	50
3. Recording	51
Recording Video	51
Preparing to Record	51
Recording	51
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	54
Onscreen Displays	55
Rear Panel Displays	57
Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset	58
Using the Fan	58
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate	59
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button	61
Using the Direct Setting Mode	61
Shutter Speed	62
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value	63
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	63
Flicker Reduction	64
ISO Speed/Gain	65
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value	65
Using the Control Dial	66
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	67
ND Filter	68
Using the ND Filter	68
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	68
<C300> Adjusting the Aperture	69
Manual Aperture	69
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris	71
Automatic Aperture	72
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift	72
Light Metering Mode	73
White Balance	74
Setting the White Balance	74
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	75
Adjusting the Focus	77
Manual Focus	77
<C300> One-Shot AF	80
<C300> Continuous AF	81
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns	82
Displaying Onscreen Markers	82
Displaying Zebra Patterns	83
Setting the Time Code	84
Selecting the Running Mode	84
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	85
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold	86
Setting the User Bit	87
Synchronizing with an External Device	88
Connecting an External Device	88
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)	88
Time Code Signal Input	89
Reference Video Signal Output	90
Time Code Signal Output	90
Recording Audio	91
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	91
Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals	92
Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals	93
Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC Terminal	94
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	95
Selecting the Audio Channel	95
Using Metadata	96
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility	96
Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote	97
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	98
Recording Color Bars	98
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	98
Video Scopes	99
Displaying a Video Scope	99
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	99
Configuring the Vectorscope	100
Configuring the Edge Monitor	100
Adding Marks while Recording	101
Adding Shot Marks while Recording	101
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	101
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last Clip Recorded	102
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	102
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)	103
Reviewing a Recording	105
Special Recording Modes	106
Interval Recording Mode	106
Frame Recording Mode	107
Slow & Fast Motion Mode	108
Pre-recording Mode	110
4. Customization	111
Assignable Buttons	111
Changing the Assigned Function	111
Using an Assignable Button	112
Custom Picture Settings	114
Selecting Custom Picture Files	114
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings	115
Renaming Custom Picture Files	115
Protecting Custom Picture Files	116
Transferring Custom Picture Files	116
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording	117
Available Custom Picture Settings	117
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays	123
Customizing Functions	123
Customizing Onscreen Displays	123
Saving and Loading Camera Settings	124
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card	124
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card	124
5. Playback	125
Playback	125
Clip Index Screen	125
Playing Back Clips	127
Onscreen Displays	128
Playback Controls	129
Adjusting the Volume	129
Clip Operations	130
Using the Clip Menu	131
Displaying Clip Information	131
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks	132
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	133
Copying Clips	133
Deleting Clips	134
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information	134
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	135
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks	135
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip	136
Adding Shot Marks	137
Deleting Shot Marks	137
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail	138
6. External Connections	139
Video Output Configuration	139
Video Output Configuration by Terminal	139
Connecting to an External Monitor	140
Connection Diagram	140
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal	141
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	141
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal	141
SD Output	142
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor	142
Saving Clips to a Computer	143
Saving MXF Clips	143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows)	143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)	144
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals	146
7. Photos	147
Taking Photos	147
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode	147
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode	147
Photo Playback	149
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	149
Viewing Photos	149
Photo Operations	150
Using the Photo Menu	150
Deleting Photos	150
Protecting Photos	151
Copying Custom Picture Files	152
Photo Numbering	153
8. Additional Information	155
Menu Options	155
Displaying the Status Screens	165
Troubleshooting	172
List of Messages	175
Handling Precautions	178
Maintenance/Others	181
Optional Accessories	183
Specifications	187

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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, 23.98P

35 Mbps (VBR, 4:2:0, MP@HL)

1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P

1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i

1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P

25 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:0, MP@H14)

1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P

•

Recording Media (not included)

Movies: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots)

Photos: SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card

Custom picture files, camera settings and user memo files can be saved on and read from the SD/SDHC memory card as

well.

•

Maximum Recording Time (approximate, continuous recording)

16 GB CF Card

50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 55 min., 25 Mbps: 80 min.

64 GB CF Card

50 Mbps: 160 min., 35 Mbps: 225 min., 25 Mbps: 310 min.

•

Image Sensor:

Super-35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor, approx. 8,290,000 pixels (3840x2160)

• Viewfinder:

1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage

•

Lens Mount

Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)

PL Lens mount without data interface terminals

Lens multiplication factor: approx. 1.53 (for 35mm equivalent focal length)

•

ND Filter:

Built-in (Off, 2, 4 or 6 stops), motor operated

•

White Balance

Custom white balance (two sets, A and B), color temperature setting (2,000 K to 15,000 K); two preset

settings (daylight, 5,400 K

and incandescent lamp, 3,200 K

) that can be further fine-tuned

Color temperatures are approximate and given for reference purposes only.

•

Iris:

Manual (1/2-stop increments, 1/3-stop increments, fine-tuning), push auto iris, automatic

• Focus:

Manual,

one-shot AF,

continuous AF

Only with compatible lenses (

188).

•

ISO Speed

ISO 320 to ISO 20000, ISO 25600

to ISO 80000

(1-stop or 1/3-stop increments)

• Gain

-6 dB to 30 dB (3-dB increments), 33 dB

to 42 dB

(3-dB increments), 0 dB to 24 dB (fine-tuning in 0.5-dB

increments)

With extended ISO/Gain range.