Canon cinema EOS C100 Mark II User Manual

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Preparing the Camcorder
Preparing the Camcorder
This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching a lens and attaching the 
modular units (handle unit, grip unit, etc.) to the camcorder. The modular units extend the camcorder's 
functionality so you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions.
Preparing the Lens
As much as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust. Refer also to 
the instruction manual of the lens used. For details on using the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens or 
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, refer to Using the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM and EF-S18-135mm 
f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lenses (A101).
IMPORTANT
• When attaching/removing a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Also, be careful not to drop the 
camcorder or lens.
• If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. 
The camcorder and lens may not operate properly.
• The lens mount of the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens has a rubber ring for enhanced water- and dust-
resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camcorder's lens mount, but this will not 
cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center for a fee.
NOTES
• Be careful not to touch the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area.
• Replace the body cap to the lens mount immediately after removing the lens from the camcorder.
• Keep the body cap clean and free from dust or dirt particles.
Attaching an EF Lens
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Remove the body cap from the camcorder and any dust 
caps from the lens.
3 Attach the lens to the camcorder and turn the lens in the 
direction of the arrow until it clicks in place.
• EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the red EF 
Lens mount index mark on the camcorder.
• EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with the 
white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camcorder.
NOTES
• Turning on the image stabilization function of an EF lens 
may reduce the effective usage time of the battery pack. 
When image stabilization is not necessary, for example if 
the camcorder is fixed to a tripod, it is recommended to turn it off.
• Depending on the lens used, you may experience one or more of the following limitations.
- The lens model name may be shortened when displayed on the screen.
- You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is set to AF.
- You may not be able to use the focus preset function (super telephoto lenses).
- You may not be able to use the power zoom function of the lens. 
						

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• When a compatible lens is attached to the camcorder (A121) and the focus mode is set to AF, you can have 
the lens retract automatically when the camcorder's power is turned off.
Removing an EF Lens
1Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Hold down the lens release button and turn the lens all the 
way in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
3 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the 
camcorder and the dust cap to the lens.
Peripheral Illumination Correction
Depending on the characteristics of the lens used, the image 
around the corners of the picture may seem darker due to light 
fall-off or peripheral illumination drop. If the camcorder has 
correction data available for the EF lens used, it can apply this 
correction data to compensate as necessary.
1 Attach the lens you want to use.
2 Open the peripheral illumination correction screen.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.]
• If correction data is available, the lens model name will appear on the 
screen. 
• If correction data is not available, [Periph. Illum. Corr.] will appear 
grayed out. Visit your local Canon Web site and check if there is 
correction data available for the lens you are using. If so, download the necessary update package and 
upgrade the camcorder’s firmware following the instructions supplied therein.
3  Select [On] and then press the joystick.
•As long as [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.] is set to [On], the camcorder will automatically apply 
the appropriate correction data.
Correction for EF-S Lenses
The peripheral illumination fall-off may be more pronounced with EF-S lenses than with EF lenses. To prevent 
this, when you use an EF-S lens, you can change the sensor area that is used for producing the image.
1 Open the [EF-S Lens] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [EF-S Lens]
2 Select [On] and then press the joystick.
•  will appear at the lower center of the screen.
• When [EF-S Lens] is set to [On], the image is enlarged digitally by a 
factor of approximately 1.04x, slightly affecting the image quality. In 
most cases, using the default [Off] setting is recommended. Operating modes:
Operating modes:
[~ Camera Setup]
[Periph. Illum. Corr.]
[Off]
[~ Camera Setup]
[EF-S Lens]
[Off] 
						

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NOTES
• No correction will be applied in the following cases:
- When correction data is not available for the attached lens.
- When using non-Canon lenses. Even if the [Periph. Illum. Corr.] setting is available (not grayed out), setting it 
to [Off] is recommended.
• About lens correction data:
- The camcorder contains a register of correction data for most compatible lenses that were available at the 
time the camcorder went on sale. Correction data for future lenses will be made available as part of the 
regular updates released for the camcorder’s firmware. For more details, visit your local Canon Web site.
- Depending on the recording conditions, noise may appear in the periphery of the image as a result of the 
correction.
- The level of correction will be lower for lenses that cannot provide distance information.
- The level of correction will be lower the higher the ISO speed/gain setting used.
Updating the Firmware of an EF Lens
You can update the lens firmware of an EF lens attached to the camcorder. For details about firmware updates 
for EF lenses, visit your local Canon Web site.
1 Download the lens firmware update file from the Canon Web site and 
save it on an SD card. Insert the SD card containing the lens firmware 
update into SD card slot A.
2 Attach to the camcorder the lens you wish to update and open the 
[Lens Firmware] submenu.
[w Other Functions] > [Lens Firmware]
• The current lens firmware version will appear on the screen.
• If the [Lens Firmware] submenu is grayed out, the attached lens may not support firmware updates or the 
SD card used may not contain a valid lens firmware file.
3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.
4 Select the lens firmware file (file extension .LFU) and then press the joystick.
5 When the update has finished, select [OK] and then press the joystick.
• The lens firmware will be updated. Once in progress, the lens firmware update cannot be canceled.
6 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.
IMPORTANT
• Be sure to observe the following precautions while the lens firmware is being updated.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not remove the lens.
- Do not operate any buttons or controls on the camcorder.
- Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards.
NOTES
• The lens firmware cannot be updated while pre-recording is activated.
• We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet using the AC adapter or use a sufficiently 
charged battery pack.
• When using an optional EF Extender, remove the Extender before performing the procedure. Operating modes:
[w Other Functions]
[Lens Firmware] 
						

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Configuring the Modular Units
Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit
The handle unit extends the camcorder’s audio capabilities, adding XLR terminals as well as a built-in stereo 
microphone.
Attaching the Handle Unit
1Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to 
the camcorder’s accessory shoe.
3 Tighten the handle unit’s lock screw while gently pressing it 
down.
4 Connect the handle unit’s cable to the camcorder’s EXT 
terminal, aligning the 
Í marks.
Removing the Handle Unit
1Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Disconnect the handle unit's cable.
• Pull back the metallic tip of the cable to release the cable 
and then disconnect the cable from the terminal.
3 Loosen the handle unit's lock screw and gently slide out the 
handle unit from the accessory shoe.
NOTES
• You can use the accessory shoe or the socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws on the handle unit to attach a 
variety of commercially available accessories.
Configuration with handle: 
Attach the handle unit to 
use the built-in microphone, 
XLR terminals, microphone 
holder, etc. (A 85).Light configuration with grip 
for hand-held shooting.
Minimal configuration with thumb rest. 
						

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Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder. You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest 
should the minimal configuration be necessary. While the grip unit is not attached, you will not be able to use the 
control dial and MAGN. button/assignable button 7.
Removing the Grip Unit
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the grip unit’s lock screw and gently detach the 
grip unit.
• The grip unit contains an internal connection cable so 
be sure not to pull it too forcefully.
3 Disconnect the grip unit’s connection plug.
4 Screw the thumb rest onto the camcorder.
Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at 15º 
intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle for high- and 
low-angle shooting.
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the 
camcorder.
3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into the grip 
unit connection terminal on the camcorder. 
• Make sure to insert the plug all the way in, until the white 
line around the terminal is not visible.
• If the plug is not correctly connected (for example, if the 
white line around the terminal is partly visible), all the 
controls on the camcorder may be disabled. 
4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at the 
desired angle and tighten the grip unit’s lock screw.
Adjusting the Grip Belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the START/STOP 
button on the grip unit with your index finger but still have a 
comfortable but secure grip.
IMPORTANT
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt.
White line 
						

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Using the Viewfinder
Adjusting the Viewfinder
1 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle as necessary.
• The viewfinder's angle can be adjusted up to 68°.
2 Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment 
lever.
• You can press the VIEWFINDER button to turn the 
viewfinder on and off.
Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup
Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of the 
viewfinder unit.
• The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye 
cup attached.
• For left eye use, attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion 
faces the opposite side.
Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration.
Dioptric adjustment 
lever
Eye cup
Viewfinder unit 
						

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Using the OLED Panel
1 Pull the OLED panel 180 degrees to the left.
• The OLED panel can be pulled to the left 270 degrees so that 
the screen can be viewed from the side.
2 Push the OLED panel up or down to adjust it to the 
desired angle of view.
NOTES
• If you are not using the viewfinder during a long recording, we 
recommend turning it off.
• While recording with the OLED panel facing toward the subject, 
you can set [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [OLED Mirror Image] to 
[On] to flip the image horizontally so subjects can see a mirror 
image of themselves.
• To set the screen to black & white, use the [£ OLED/VF 
Setup] > [OLED/VF B&W] setting. If you set an assignable 
button to [OLED/VF B&W] (A107), you can press the button 
to turn the black & white display on and off. When the screen is 
black & white, the onscreen displays will still be in color.
• When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the 
image on the screen is inverted, you can use the [wOther 
Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Scan Reverse Rec] setting 
to return the image to the correct orientation.
•About the OLED and viewfinder screens: The screens are 
produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing 
techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to 
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally 
misfire. On the viewfinder screen only, pixels may also light up 
as white dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and 
does not constitute a malfunction.
Adjusting the Viewfinder/OLED Screen 
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the 
viewfinder and OLED screen independently of each other. Additionally, 
you can turn on the increased luminence of the OLED panel or adjust the 
backlight of the viewfinder. These adjustments will not affect your 
recordings.
1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or OLED screen.
[£OLED/VF Setup] > [OLED Setup] or [Viewfinder Setup]
2 Select [Brightness], [Contrast], [Color], [Sharpness], [Luminance] or 
[Backlight] and then press the joystick.
3 Adjust the setting and then press the joystick.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary. Operating modes:
* [OLED Setup] only
** [Viewfinder Setup] only
[£OLED/VF Setup]
[OLED Setup]
[Viewfinder Setup]
[Brightness: ±0]
[Contrast: ±0]
[Color: ±0]
[Sharpness: 2]
[Luminance: Off]*
[Backlight: Normal]** 
						

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NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [OLED Setup] or [Viewfinder Setup] (A107), you can press the button to 
open the respective submenu.
• You can also press the DISP. button and hold it pressed for about 3 seconds to turn the OLED [Luminance] 
setting on and off.
Adjusting the Color Balance of the OLED Screen
As times passes, the color balance of the OLED screen may change 
gradually. You can adjust the color balance of the OLED screen to 
compensate for this change.
1 Open the [Color Balance] submenu.
[£OLED/VF Setup] > [OLED Setup] > [Color Balance]
2 Select [R-B Simult. Adjust.] and then press the joystick.
3 Change the setting to adjust the red and blue levels simultaneously and 
then press the joystick.
4 If necessary, select [R Fine Tuning] or [B Fine Tuning] to further adjust 
only the red or blue level.
5 Adjust the setting as necessary and then press the joystick.
Using a Tripod
The camcorder is shipped with the TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.) 
screws. You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting 
screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder.
Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting 
Screws
To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) mounting screws, first 
attach the supplied tripod adapter base to the camcorder and 
then attach the tripod to the adapter base.
1 Remove the original TB-1 Tripod Base from the camcorder.
• Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base.
2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) 
tripods.
• Firmly screw in the 4 screws.
3 Attach the tripod.
• Firmly screw in the tripod screw.[£OLED/VF Setup]
[OLED Setup]
[Color Balance]
[R-B Simult. Adjust: ±0]
[R Fine Tuning: ±0]
[B Fine Tuning: ±0]
5.5 mm 
						

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Attaching a Shoulder Strap
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust 
the length of the strap.
IMPORTANT
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching 
or adjusting the shoulder strap.
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
You can remove the covers of the camcorder's terminals to access them more easily.
Removing the Terminal Covers
Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out.
Attaching the Terminal Covers
Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover.
NOTES
• If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp, use a pair of tweezers or similar 
tool. 
						

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Using an SD Card
SD Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this to save clips, photos, custom picture files 
and camera setting files. Initialize SD cards (A42) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time.
Compatible SD Cards
As of October 2014, the recording function has been tested using memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba 
and SanDisk. For details about SD cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Web site.
* SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer of SD cards. To record MP4 clips with a bit 
rate of 35 Mbps, we recommend using SD cards rated CLASS 6 or 10. If you plan to record using slow & fast recording, we 
recommend using SD cards rated SD speed class 10.
IMPORTANT
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on 
the SD card and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the SD card in the camcorder using 
the [Complete] initialization option.
SDXC Cards
You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder. When using SDXC cards with other devices, such as digital 
recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. 
For information on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or card manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
• If you use an SDXC card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format 
the card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
NOTES
• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all SD cards.
Memory card type:. SD card, / SDHC card, 0 SDXC card
SD Speed Class*: