Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual
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181 Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses. Never use tissue paper. LCD Screen • Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. •...
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Maintenance/Others 182 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder. Condensation may form in the following cases: • When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places • When the camcorder is left in a humid room • When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation • Do not expose the...
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183 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. The availability differs from area to area. * This accessory cannot be used to power this camcorder directly; it can only be used to charge the battery pack. For our customers in the USA: Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information...
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Optional Accessories 184 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G*, BP-975*. When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System. *The optional BP-970G / BP-975 Battery Pack were not originally designed for use...
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185 Optional Accessories # Approximate times using the viewfinder (monitor unit not attached) $ Approximate times with the monitor unit attached (LCD screen + viewfinder), SDI output on Ty p e of re c o r di n gBit rateUsage timeBP-950GBP-955BP-970GBP-975 NTSC / 24.00P50 MbpsRecording (maximum)200 min.200 min.280 min.300 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.180 min.195 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)200 min.200 min.285 min.300 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.185 min.195 min. 25...
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Optional Accessories 186 $ Approximate times using the viewfinder (monitor unit not attached) TA - 1 0 0 Tr i p o d A d a p t e r The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the camcorder on/from a tripod. Type of recordingBit rateUsage timeBP-950GBP-955BP-970GBP-975 NTSC / 24.00P50 MbpsRecording (maximum)205 min.200 min.285 min.305 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.185 min.195 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)205 min.205 min.285 min.305 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.185 min.195 min....
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187 Specifications Specifications C300 / C300 PL System • Recording SystemMovies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (recording/playback) 50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL) 1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.98P 1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.98P 35 Mbps (VBR, 4:2:0, MP@HL)...
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Specifications 188 •Shutter Speed Speed (1/3-stop increments, 1/4-stop incr ements), angle, clear scan, slow, off • # Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available for Canon EF lenses 5 5Some Canon EF lenses are not compatible with peripheral illumination correction. • Sensor Sensitivity (ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% reflection) ! F9 (1920x1080 at 59.94i) F10 (1920x1080 at 50.00i) • S/N Ratio (ISO 850, using Canon Log gamma) 54 dB (typical, 1920x1080, ! at 29.97P / at 25.00P) • Subject...
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189 Specifications • WFT TerminalProprietary connector for the op tional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter or GP-E1 GPS Receiver Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power Consumption (recording at 50 Mbps, viewfinder/LCD screen normal brightness, SDI output on) # LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.4 W (PAL recordings) $ LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC,...
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Specifications 190 Grip Unit Modular unit can be attached at any of 24 positions (15º intervals); includes limited recording controls. •Weight: Approx. 230 g (8.1 oz.) Handle Unit Modular unit includes a cold accessory shoe and socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws for other accessories. •Weight: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) CA-945 AC Adapter •Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 VA (100 V) – 85 VA (240 V) • Rated Output: 8.4 V DC, 3.7 A • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions (W...