Canon EOS C500 Instruction Manual - Page 5

Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with the discerning professional in mind. It is truly a cinematographer's camera. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 5 4K Recording System with Cinema Quality Advanced 4K-compatible Super 35mm CMOS sensor The camera is equipped with a Super 35mm CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of 8.85 megapixels (4096x2160) and offers a center resolution of 1,800 TV lines1. Furthermore, thanks to Canon's high-sensitivity and low-noise technology, the camera can record at an ISO level of 20,0002 - a level of sensitivity that must be seen to be believed! 1 Varies depending on the lens used. 2 You can extend the ISO level to 80,000. Interchangeable lenses Enjoy the freedom of using interchangeable lenses to achieve exactly the look you want. The EOS C500 features an EF lens mount allowing you to use over 60 high-quality lenses from the Canon Cinema Lens series and EF Lens series. The EOS C500 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you to use a vast array of cinematography lenses compatible with a Canon PL lens mount and other lenses commonly used in motion picture production. 4K, 2K and MXF modes In 4K and 2K modes, the camera outputs image data for recording with an external recorder. In 4K mode, the camera outputs Canon RAW image data, which is free of compression noise. In 2K mode, the camera outputs up to an RGB 4:4:4 12-bit signal. In MXF mode, the camera records HD audio and video to CompactFlash (CF) cards. HD recordings are saved as Material eXchange Format (MXF) files and are compatible with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. For example, you can use these MXF files as proxy video for your NLE software. Furthermore, even in 4K and 2K modes, the camera can record MXF files on a CF card. Multitude of recording options The camera offers you numerous options when it comes to the video configuration of your recordings. When recording in 4K or 2K mode, you can select the recording mode (RAW, HRAW, 4K1K RAW, RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, RGB 4:4:4 10-bit or YCC 4:2:2 10-bit), system frequency (59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 24.00 Hz), resolution (various settings from 1920x1080 to 4096x2160) and frame rate (various settings from 23.98P up to 59.94P). This allows you to select a video configuration to suit your needs from a total of 46 different combinations. When recording in MXF mode, you can select the system frequency, bit rate, resolution and frame rate of your recordings. These options allow you to choose from a total of 27 different combinations. Recording media Because there are two CF card slots, when one CF card slot becomes full, the recording will automatically continue on the other one without interruption when you use relay recording (A 46). In addition, using double slot recording (A 47) lets you record the same clip simultaneously to both CF cards. 3G-SDI and MON. terminals The camera features dual 3G-SDI terminals (A 41) that can output 4K or 2K image data to an external recorder. The dual MON. terminals (A 41) are HD-SDI terminals that can output YCC 4:2:2 10-bit 2K or full HD video, allowing external live monitoring during shoots. You can even apply a LUT and use it for on-set color grading (A 22). Of course, both sets of terminals also output audio, SMPTE time code (LTC) and user bit signals. In addition, you can output the signal from the 3G-SDI terminal with an extended color space (A 144). Canon Log gamma for spectacular dynamic range The Canon Log gamma (A 58) makes full use of the sensor to give your recordings amazing dynamic range. In 4K and 2K modes, the camera will always use Canon Log gamma. In MXF mode, you may want to use CINEMA preset (A 58) to set the camera easily and quickly for shooting with Canon Log gamma. Operability and Adaptability Freely customizable compact design The modular components, including the supplied handle unit and monitor unit will let you expand and adapt the configuration to match your shooting conditions (A 32). The articulated monitor unit can be rotated 270° for maximum convenience. The 10.1-cm (4-in.) LCD screen with 100% coverage ensures that you can compose your shots with ease.