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1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL / EOS C700 FF / EOS C700 FF PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 219). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number. • []qr: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual. "Monitoring screen" refers to the screen of a monitoring device (either the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder or an external monitor connected to one of the camera's MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal). "SD card" refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. "Recording media" refers to CFast cards, SD cards and Codex Capture Drive 2.0 media. • "The optional viewfinder" refers to the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder. • "CDX-36150 Recorder" refers to the commercially available CDX-36150 Codex Recorder for Canon EOS C700. • Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Screenshots in the manual are from the C700 or C700 FF. Furthermore, some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read. • Illustrations in the manual show the Canon EOS C700 camera with a Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. • The following style is used to represent menu selections. The first word (in the thick, bold typeface) indicates the button you need to press on the camera (in the case of "EVF", on an optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder connected to the camera) to open the required menu. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 32). For a summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Setup Screens and Menu Options (A 187). This indicates to press the MENU button on the camera or EVF button on the optional viewfinder. Selecting the Main Recording Format 1 Open the [Main Rec Format] submenu. [Rec/Media Setup] (3) > [Main Rec Format] • Alternatively, from the camera menu: [S&F FPS] > [OPTIONS] > [Main Rec Format]. 2 Select [XF-AVC (CFast)] or [ProRes (CFast)] and then press SET. Brackets [ ] indicate text as it appears on the camera's control display or on the screen of a monitoring device. This arrow indicates a deeper level in the menu hierarchy or the next step in a procedure.

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Highlights of the Camera	4
Table of Contents	6
1. Introduction	11
About this Manual	11
Conventions Used in this Manual	11
Supplied Accessories	12
Names of Parts	13
Microphone Holder	18
Handle Unit	18
Clamp Base	19
EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (optional)	20
4K Workflow Overview	21
Color Grading with the ACES Workflow	22
2. Preparations	23
Preparing the Backup Battery	23
Removing an Extension Module	23
Inserting the Lithium Button Battery	24
Installing an Extension Module	24
Preparing the Main Power Supply	26
Acceptable Power Sources	26
Using a Battery	26
Using the DC IN 12V Terminal	27
Checking the Camera’s Power Levels	27
Power Outputs	28
Turning the Camera On and Off	28
Date, Time and Language Settings	29
Setting the Date and Time	29
Changing the Language	29
Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons	30
Using the Menus	32
Selecting an Option from the Camera Menu	32
Selecting an Option from the Monitoring Menu	33
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)	35
Preparing the Camera	38
Shooting Configurations	38
Attaching the Handle Unit	40
Using a Tripod	40
Using the Optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder	41
Attaching the Microphone Holder	43
Preparing the Lens	44
In-Camera Lens Correction	47
Preparing Recording Media	48
Compatible Recording Media	48
Inserting a CFast Card	49
Removing a CFast card	49
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	50
Initializing Recording Media	51
Switching Between the CFast Card Slots	52
Relay Recording and Double Slot Recording	52
Checking the Remaining Recording Time on Recording Media	53
Recovering Clips	53
Adjusting the Black Balance	54
3. Recording	55
Recording Video	55
Recording	55
Onscreen Displays on the HOME Screen	57
Onscreen Displays on the Shooting Screen	59
Setting the Clip File Name	62
Using the Fan	64
Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate	65
Selecting the Main Recording Format	65
Selecting the Sensor Mode	65
Selecting the System Frequency	65
Selecting the Frame Rate	65
Selecting the Resolution and Color Sampling Settings	66
Selecting the Bit Rate	66
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	68
Simultaneous Sub Recordings	71
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC Button	73
Using the Direct Setting Mode	73
Shutter Speed	74
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value	75
ISO Speed/Gain	76
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value	77
Using the Control Dial	77
ND Filter	78
Adjusting the Aperture	79
Manual Aperture	80
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris	81
Automatic Aperture	81
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift	82
Light Metering Mode	82
Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings	84
Preset Color Settings	84
White Balance	86
Selecting the White Balance Mode/Setting	86
Auto White Balance (AWB)	87
Registering a Custom White Balance	87
Adjusting the Color Temperature or CC Value	88
Renaming User-Set White Balance Settings	88
Adjusting the Focus	89
Manual Focus	90
[C700][C700FF] One-Shot AF	92
[C700][C700FF] AF-Boosted MF	93
[C700][C700FF] Continuous AF	94
[C700][C700FF] Changing the AF Frame Size and Position	95
[C700][C700FF] Face Detection	96
[C700][C700FF] Tracking a Specific Subject	97
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color	98
Displaying Onscreen Markers	98
Displaying Zebra Patterns	99
Using the False Color Display	100
Setting the Time Code	101
Selecting the Time Code Mode	101
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	102
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold	102
Setting the User Bit	104
Synchronizing with an External Device	105
Connecting an External Device	105
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)	106
Time Code Signal Input	106
Reference Video Signal Output	107
Time Code Signal Output	107
Recording Audio	108
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	108
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera	109
Setting the Audio Input Type for the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals	110
Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels	111
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level	111
Additional Settings for External Analog Microphones	112
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	113
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	114
Color Bars	114
Audio Reference Signal	114
Waveform Monitor	115
Displaying the Waveform Monitor	115
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	115
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to a Recording	117
Using Metadata	118
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility	118
Entering Information About the Recording	119
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)	120
Using Anamorphic Lenses	122
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	123
Taking Photos	125
Taking Photos	125
Photo Numbering	125
4. Customization	127
Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER Screen	127
Changing the Assigned Function and Using an Assignable Button	127
Assignable Functions	128
Customizing and Using the USER Screen	130
Custom Picture Settings	131
Selecting Custom Picture Files	131
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Detailed Settings	131
Resetting Custom Picture Files	132
Renaming Custom Picture Files	132
Protecting Custom Picture Files	132
Copying Custom Picture Files	133
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Clip	133
Available Custom Picture Settings	134
Preset and Main Settings	134
Other Settings	135
Customizing Onscreen Displays	139
Saving and Loading Camera Settings	140
Saving Camera Settings	140
Loading Camera Settings	140
5. Playback	141
Playback	141
The PLAY (Playback Control) Screen	141
Selecting the Recording Media and Format to Play Back	142
Playing Back Clips	142
Onscreen Displays During Playback	144
Clip/Photo Operations	145
Displaying Clip Information	145
Adding and Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	146
Deleting Clips and Photos	147
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information	147
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	148
6. External Connections	149
Video Output Configuration	149
Main Recording Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration from the SDI OUT Terminals	149
Main Recording Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration from the MON. Terminals and HDMI OUT Terminal	150
Playback Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal	151
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder	152
Connection Diagram	152
Using the SDI OUT Terminals	152
Using the MON. Terminals	153
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	154
Superimposing Onscreen Displays on Video Outputs	154
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs	155
Using a User LUT	157
Audio Output	160
Working with Clips on a Computer	161
Saving Clips to a Computer	161
Developing RAW Clips	161
7. Network Functions	163
About the Network Functions	163
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	164
Attaching the Optional Wireless File Transmitter	164
Camera Access Point	165
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode	165
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	166
Searching for Access Points	167
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network	168
Checking the Network’s Status and Settings	169
Checking and Changing Network Settings	169
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device	170
Setting Up Browser Remote	170
Starting Browser Remote	171
Using Browser Remote	173
IP Streaming	182
Preparations	182
Streaming Video over IP	183
FTP File Transfer	185
Preparations	185
Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer)	186
8. Camera Menus	187
Setup Screens and Menu Options	187
Setup screens	187
Camera Menu and Monitoring Menu	190
9. Using the CDX-36150 Recorder	203
Preparations	203
Attaching the CDX-36150 Recorder to the Camera	203
Removing the CDX-36150 Recorder	204
Powering the CDX-36150 Recorder	204
Initializing a Capture Drive	205
Recording with the CDX-36150 Recorder	206
Video Configuration	206
Shooting frame rates during slow & fast motion	207
Main Recording Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration from the SDI OUT Terminals	209
Main Recording Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration from the MON. Terminals and HDMI OUT Terminal	210
Sub Recording on a CFast or SD Card	211
Playing Back Recordings from the Capture Drive	211
10. Additional Information	215
Displaying the INFO Screens	215
Troubleshooting	219
List of Messages	224
Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions	229
Maintenance/Others	232
Optional Accessories	233
Specifications	235
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions	240
Appendix: Camera Dimensions	242
Approximate Recording Times	247

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL / EOS C700 FF /

EOS C700 FF PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference.

Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to

Troubleshooting

(

219).

Conventions Used in this Manual

•

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera’s operation.

•

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

•

: Reference page number.

•

[]qr

: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•

The following terms are used in this manual.

“Monitoring screen” refers to the screen of a monitoring device (either the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic

Viewfinder or an external monitor connected to one of the camera’s MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal).

“SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.

“Recording media” refers to CFast cards, SD cards and Codex Capture Drive 2.0 media.

•

“The optional viewfinder” refers to the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder.

•

“CDX-36150 Recorder” refers to the commercially available CDX-36150 Codex Recorder for Canon EOS

C700.

•

Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Screenshots in the manual are

from the C700 or C700 FF. Furthermore, some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read.

•

Illustrations in the manual show the Canon EOS C700 camera with a Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens

attached.

•

The following style is used to represent menu selections. The first word (in the thick, bold typeface) indicates

the button you need to press on the camera (in the case of “EVF”, on an optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic

Viewfinder connected to the camera) to open the required menu. For a detailed explanation on how to use the

menus, refer to

Using the Menus

(

32). For a summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to

the appendix

Setup Screens and Menu Options

(

187).

electing the Main Recording Format

1 Open the [Main Rec Format]

ubmenu.

[Rec/Media

etup] (

)

[Main Rec Format]

•

Alternatively, from the camera menu:

[

&F FP

]

[OPTION

]

[Main Rec Format].

elect [XF-AVC (CFa

t)] or [ProRe

(CFa

t)] and then pre

ET.

This indicates to press the

MENU button on the camera

or EVF button on the optional

viewfinder.

Brackets [

] indicate text as it appears on the

camera’s control display or on the screen of a

monitoring device.

This arrow indicates a deeper

level in the menu hierarchy or

the next step in a procedure.