Canon ME-20F SH User Manual - Page 5

Highlights of the ME20F-SH The Canon ME20F-SH Multi-Purpose Camera boasts numerous features that allow it to excel in a variety of situations. The following highlights some of the ways that this camera can meet your needs. HD Video High-sensitivity 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 4 image processor The camera is equipped with a high-sensitivity 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that features improved noise reduction circuitry and pixels measuring a relatively large 19 µm* square in size. Combined with the DIGIC DV 4 image processor, the camera is capable of shooting video in dim environments (minimum subject illumination: 0.0005 lux**) with little video noise. * Micrometer. Also referred to as a micron, it is one millionth of a meter. ** Under the following conditions: color, no light accumulation, f/1.2, 30P, 50 IRE, maximum gain 75 dB (ISO equivalent of 4 million). Interchangeable lenses Enjoy the versatility of using interchangeable lenses to achieve the look you want. The camera is equipped with an EF lens mount, which allows you to use a variety of high-quality lenses from the EF Lens and EF-S Lens series. For more details on compatible lenses, visit your local Canon Web site. HD video output and versatile video configuration The camera will output HD video from the 3G/ HD-SDI terminals and HDMI OUT terminal to be recorded with an external video recorder. Before you shoot, you can select the system frequency (50.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz), resolution and frame rate. These settings collectively comprise the video configuration (A 31) and you can select a configuration that best suits your needs. Adaptability to a wide range of lighting conditions Although the camera excels in low-light environments, thanks to the aforementioned technology behind the CMOS sensor, it is wellequipped to shoot in other lighting conditions. When the shooting environment is too bright, you can employ the ND filter (A 39), which is available in two density levels, to help manage the brightness. Oppositely, you can shoot in dark environments by using infrared mode (A 46). 5 Operability and Customization Enhanced automatic functions The camera is equipped with various automatic functions to help achieve the picture you desire. These include the following: automatic exposure, which is controlled through the linked settings of the aperture, gain, shutter speed and ND filter; push auto iris (A 34) to temporarily adjust the aperture automatically; automatic white balance (A 40) to let the camera continuously adjust the optimal white balance setting; and one-shot AF (A 43) to have the camera focus automatically one time after you press the button. Remote operation You can attach the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller (A 47) to the camera to control it from a distance. The remote controller allows you to control many of the camera's settings. Assignable buttons You can assign often-used functions to assignable buttons (A 48) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button. Custom picture settings and Canon Log gamma With custom picture settings (A 50), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. You can even select the Canon Log and Wide DR gamma settings found on Canon Cinema EOS cameras.