Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual
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61 Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain– using the FUNC. button (direct setting mode). In direct setting mode, you can change settings using the LCD screen/ viewfinder or using only the rear panel, which is conv enient when the monitor unit is not attached to the camcorder. This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting...
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Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter
speeds in darker environments. The cam corder offers the following 5 modes.
[Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when
adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments.
[Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.
[Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-61.png "Page 62
Shutter Speed
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Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter
speeds in darker environments. The cam corder offers the following 5 modes.
[Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when
adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments.
[Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.
[Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...")
Shutter Speed 62 Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The cam corder offers the following 5 modes. [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments. [Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed. [Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...
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Shutter Speed
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value
1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode]
2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.
• If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the
increment scale to use when adjust ing the shutter speed; otherwise,
skip to step 5.
3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
[ ~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment]
4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.
5 Adjust the shutter speed,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-62.png "Page 63
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Shutter Speed
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value
1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode]
2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.
• If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the
increment scale to use when adjust ing the shutter speed; otherwise,
skip to step 5.
3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
[ ~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment]
4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.
5 Adjust the shutter speed,...")
63 Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode] 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the increment scale to use when adjust ing the shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5. 3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu. [ ~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment] 4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET. 5 Adjust the shutter speed,...
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NOTES
• Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out
of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpn ess due to diffraction, use a faster shutter speed, a denser ND filter
( A 68) or open up the aperture.
• When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow], bright re d, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In
such case, use a faster shutter speed or select a lower ISO speed or gain value (A65).
• Even when using the [C7: EOS...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-63.png "Page 64
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NOTES
• Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out
of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpn ess due to diffraction, use a faster shutter speed, a denser ND filter
( A 68) or open up the aperture.
• When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow], bright re d, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In
such case, use a faster shutter speed or select a lower ISO speed or gain value (A65).
• Even when using the [C7: EOS...")
Shutter Speed 64 NOTES • Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpn ess due to diffraction, use a faster shutter speed, a denser ND filter ( A 68) or open up the aperture. • When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow], bright re d, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In such case, use a faster shutter speed or select a lower ISO speed or gain value (A65). • Even when using the [C7: EOS...
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ISO Speed/Gain
ISO Speed/Gain
Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by
changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
Available ISO speed and gain settings
1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-64.png "Page 65
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ISO Speed/Gain
Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by
changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
Available ISO speed and gain settings
1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...")
65 ISO Speed/Gain ISO Speed/Gain Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. Available ISO speed and gain settings 1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...
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NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] ( A111), you can press the button to enter the direct
setting mode with the ISO speed/gain highlighted and ready to be adjusted.
Using the Control Dial
You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on
the camcorder or that on the grip unit.
You will need to set a control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. You can
select the function assigned to each control dial independently.
Assigning...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-65.png "Page 66
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NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] ( A111), you can press the button to enter the direct
setting mode with the ISO speed/gain highlighted and ready to be adjusted.
Using the Control Dial
You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on
the camcorder or that on the grip unit.
You will need to set a control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. You can
select the function assigned to each control dial independently.
Assigning...")
ISO Speed/Gain 66 NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] ( A111), you can press the button to enter the direct setting mode with the ISO speed/gain highlighted and ready to be adjusted. Using the Control Dial You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on the camcorder or that on the grip unit. You will need to set a control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. You can select the function assigned to each control dial independently. Assigning...
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ISO Speed/Gain
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
After completing the necessary preparations (A49), you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list.
• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-66.png "Page 67
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ISO Speed/Gain
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
After completing the necessary preparations (A49), you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list.
• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi...")
67 ISO Speed/Gain Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A49), you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fi- enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen. 2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list. • You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values. • The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi...
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ND Filter 68 ND Filter Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate range when recording in bright surroundings*. * Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction, use a denser ND filter or a faster shutter speed ( A62). Using the ND Filter Press the ND FILTER + or - button to select the desired ND filter setting. • Repeatedly pressing ND FILTER +...
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69 # Adjusting the Aperture # Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or ch ange the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blurs the background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the lens attached to the camcorder. The camcorder offers 3 ways to adjust the aperture. By default, the camcorder is set to manual aperture. The aperture mode...
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To change the aperture mode and value
1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode]
• This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with automatic
aperture. Otherwise, start from step 3.
2 Select [Manual] and then press SET.
3 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Iris Increment]
4 Select [1/2 stop], [1/3 stop] or [Fine] and then press SET.
5 Turn the control dial assigned to [Iris] to adjust the aperture. •...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1566/w300_cinema-eos-c300-pl-1478307121_d-69.png "Page 70
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To change the aperture mode and value
1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode]
• This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with automatic
aperture. Otherwise, start from step 3.
2 Select [Manual] and then press SET.
3 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Iris Increment]
4 Select [1/2 stop], [1/3 stop] or [Fine] and then press SET.
5 Turn the control dial assigned to [Iris] to adjust the aperture. •...")
# Adjusting the Aperture 70 To change the aperture mode and value 1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] • This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with automatic aperture. Otherwise, start from step 3. 2 Select [Manual] and then press SET. 3 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Iris Increment] 4 Select [1/2 stop], [1/3 stop] or [Fine] and then press SET. 5 Turn the control dial assigned to [Iris] to adjust the aperture. •...