Canon Cinema EOS C500 EF

C500 EF: CMOS, 4096 x 2160 pixels; 8.85 megapixels, RGB Primary Color Filter, ISO 320 - 20000, Manual Focus

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
6345B002
07-07-2013
The Cinema EOS C500 4K Digital Cinema Camera capitalizes on the groundbreaking ergonomic design of the EOS C300 camera, and offers a Super 35mm, 8.85-megapixel CMOS image sensor, DIGIC DV III Image Processor and an expansive range of recording and output options specifically for 4K and 2K image acquisition. Addressing the discrete needs of cinema and TV, the EOS C500 offers two forms of 4K origination - productions can dynamically select DCI (SMPTE 2048-1:2011 standard) or the alternative television-centric Quad-HD (SMPTE 2036-1:2009 and ITU-R BT.1769 standards) source image formats.

The EOS C500 features uncompressed Canon RAW output for both 4K and 2K recording. The Canon RAW output is delivered to external recording systems via built-in dual 3G-SDI ports. Dual uncompressed HD-SDI out ports supports external live monitoring. HD content can be written to dual onboard CF cards simultaneously to provide proxy video for offline NLE systems.

Canon has collaborated with some of the most respected names in the industry to ensure the Cinema EOS C500's output works seamlessly with external digital recording units, portable and master monitors, and on set DIT systems. The Cinema EOS C500 provides flexibility in 4K and 2K recording to allow production teams to maximize the efficiency in their production and post-production workflows.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Compatible memory cards 
CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Memory

Memory slots 
2

Video

Maximum video resolution 
4096 x 2160 pixels
Full HD 
Y
HD-Ready
Y
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
50 Mbit/s

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
1.82 kg
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
Image processor
DIGIC DV III
AC adapter included
Y
Viewfinder
1.55 pixels
Headphone connectivity 
3.5 mm
Source data-sheet
.

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Headphone outputs 
1
XLR in
Y

Performance

Supported video modes 
1080p, 720p

Display

Built-in display 
Y
Display 
LCD

Technical details

Display diagonal 
10.16 cm (4")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
N
Audio system 
Stereo
PCM digital audio
16-bit/48 kHz

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
Y
Lens mount interface 
Canon EF, Canon EF-S

Camera

White balance 
Manual
Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Progressive scan 
Y
3D compatibility 
N

Focusing

Focus adjustment
Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
N
Auto Focus (AF) lock
N

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000

Shutter

Camera shutter type 
Electronic

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Y

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.32 cm (0.52")

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85%

Projector

Built-in projector 
N

Packaging content

Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
9.84 MP

Weight & dimensions

Width 
16 cm
Depth 
17.9 cm
Height 
17.1 cm

Other features

AC adapter frequency
50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage
8.4V
Effective megapixels (image)
8.85 MP
Pre-record
Y