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. • Condensation may form on the surface of the screen wh en the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Viewfinder 1 Slide the viewfinder unit’s LOCK/RELEASE screw to the RELEASE position and remove the viewfinder unit by sliding it up. 2 Wipe away dirt with a cotton swab. 3 Reattach the viewfinder unit by sliding it back onto the camcorder and turn back the LOCK/ RELEASE screw to the LOCK position. IMPORTANT • Be careful not to scratch the gla ss and screen when cleaning them. Viewfinder
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 camcorder to sudde n or extreme changes in temperature. • Remove the recording media and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag. When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off. The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 ho urs before resuming use of the camcorder. Operating the ND Filter Manually In the rare case that the internal electronic motor that drives the ND filter malfunctions, you can operate the ND filter manually as an emergency measure. 1 Turn off the camcorder and remove the lens. 2 Unscrew the screw in the illustration and remove the cover. 3 Pressing lightly, use a Phillips head screwdriver to turn the ND filter as necessary. • You can check the position of the ND filter through the lens mount. 4 Return the cover and tighten the screw. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the AC adapter and battery charger to oper ate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC , 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.
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 Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent pe rformance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this prod uct and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request su ch repairs on a chargeable basis. BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G, BP-975 Battery Pack CA-945 AC Adapter CA-935 AC Adapter* RC-V100 Remote Controller TA - 1 0 0 Tr i p o d A d a p t e r T B - 1 Tr i p o d A d a p t e r Base GP-E1 GPS Receiver WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter
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 with this camcorder. Because of its size, you will not be able to close the battery compartment cover when using one ( A179). Charging Times Use the supplied CG-945 Battery Charger to charge batte ry packs. The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the bright er screen settings, etc. The typical shooting times listed below are approximate times for shooti ng with repeated operations such as start/stop, and power on/off. # EF lenses with lens contacts draw power from the camcorder to operate some functions. Effective usage times may decrease depending on the lens used. Other accessories attached to the ca mcorder, such as the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter or the GP-E1 GPS Receiver, also draw power from the camcorder to operate. Effective usage times will decrease when such accessories are used while shooting. # Approximate times with the monitor unit attached (LCD screen + viewfinder), SDI output on BP-950GBP-955BP-970GBP-975 235 min.190 min.330 min.275 min. Type of recordingBit rateUsage timeBP-950GBP-955BP-970GBP-975 NTSC / 24.00P 50 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.180 min.255 min.275 min. Recording (typical)120 min.115 min.165 min.175 min. Playback230 min.230 min.325 min.345 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.185 min.260 min.275 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.165 min.175 min. Playback230 min.230 min.325 min.345 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.185 min.260 min.275 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.165 min.180 min. Playback235 min.230 min.325 min.350 min. PAL 50 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.185 min.265 min.280 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.180 min. Playback240 min.235 min.335 min.355 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.185 min.265 min.280 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.180 min. Playback240 min.240 min.335 min.355 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.190 min.265 min.285 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.185 min. Playback240 min.240 min.335 min.360 min. BP-955 BP-975
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 MbpsRecording (maximum)205 min.200 min.285 min.305 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.185 min.195 min. PA L50 MbpsRecording (maximum)205 min.205 min.290 min.310 min. Recording (typical)135 min.130 min.185 min.200 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)210 min.205 min.290 min.310 min. Recording (typical)135 min.135 min.190 min.200 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)210 min.210 min.295 min.310 min. Recording (typical)135 min.135 min.190 min.200 min. Ty p e of re c o r di n gBit rateUsage timeBP-950GBP-955BP-970GBP-975 NTSC / 24.00P50 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.185 min.260 min.275 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.165 min.175 min. Playback230 min.230 min.325 min.345 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.185 min.260 min.275 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.165 min.180 min. Playback235 min.230 min.325 min.350 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)185 min.185 min.260 min.280 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.165 min.180 min. Playback235 min.230 min.330 min.350 min. PA L50 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.185 min.265 min.280 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.180 min. Playback240 min.240 min.335 min.355 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.190 min.265 min.280 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.180 min. Playback240 min.240 min.335 min.360 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)190 min.190 min.265 min.285 min. Recording (typical)120 min.120 min.170 min.185 min. Playback240 min.240 min.340 min.360 min.
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. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)205 min.205 min.290 min.305 min. Recording (typical)130 min.130 min.185 min.195 min. PAL50 MbpsRecording (maximum)210 min.210 min.295 min.315 min. Recording (typical)135 min.135 min.190 min.200 min. 35 MbpsRecording (maximum)210 min.210 min.295 min.315 min. Recording (typical)135 min.135 min.190 min.200 min. 25 MbpsRecording (maximum)210 min.210 min.295 min.315 min. Recording (typical)135 min.135 min.190 min.205 min. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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) 1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P 1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i 1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P 25 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:0, MP@H14) 1440x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P • Recording Media (not included) Movies: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots) Photos: SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card 1 1Custom picture files, camera settings and user memo files can be saved on and read from the SD/SDHC memory card as well. • Maximum Recording Time (approximate, continuous recording)16 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 55 min., 25 Mbps: 80 min. 64 GB CF Card 50 Mbps: 160 min., 35 Mbps: 225 min., 25 Mbps: 310 min. • Image Sensor: Super-35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor, approx. 8,290,000 pixels (3840x2160) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage •Lens Mount # Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) $ PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor: approx. 1.53 (for 35mm equivalent focal length) • ND Filter: Built-in (Off, 2, 4 or 6 stops), motor operated • White Balance Custom white balance (two sets, A and B), color te mperature setting (2,000 K to 15,000 K); two preset settings (daylight, 5,400 K 2 and incandescent lamp, 3,200 K2) that can be further fine-tuned2Color temperatures are approximate and given for reference purposes only. • # Iris: Manual (1/2-stop increments, 1/3-stop incremen ts, fine-tuning), push auto iris, automatic3 • Focus: Manual, # one-shot AF, # continuous AF3 3Only with compatible lenses ( A188). • ISO Speed ISO 320 to ISO 20000, ISO 256004 to ISO 800004 (1-stop or 1/3-stop increments) •Gain -6 dB to 30 dB (3-dB increments), 33 dB 4 to 42 dB4 (3-dB increments), 0 dB to 24 dB (fine-tuning in 0.5-dB increments) 4With extended ISO/Gain range.
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 Illumination (24 dB, with a f/1.2 lens) ! 0.30 lux (29.97P, shutter speed 1/30) 0.25 lux (25.00P, shutter speed 1/25) • Size of Photos 1920x1080 pixels, 1280x720 pixels (only when capturing a photo from a clip) Te r m i n a l s • HD/SD SDI Terminal BNC jack, output only, 0.8 Vp-p / 75 Ω, unbalanced HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M Video (1080i or 720P), embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC) SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M Video (480i or 576i), embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC) • HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI connector, output only • SYNC OUT Terminal BNC jack, output only, 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω Output signal: HD component video lu minance signal (HD-Y), HD analog tri-level signal, Analog blackburst signal, SD composite video • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -72 dBV (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 600 Ω Microphone attenuator: 20 dB • × (Headphone) Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, - G to -12 dBV (16 Ω load, volume range Min to Max) / 50 Ω or less • GENLOCK Terminal BNC jack, input only: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω • TIME CODE Terminal BNC jack, input/output Input: 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p / 10 k Ω Output: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω • REMOTE Terminal ∅ 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack • Grip Unit Connection Terminal Proprietary connector for the supplied Grip Unit connection plug Compatible EF LensesThe following lenses are compatible with continuous AF and automatic aperture: EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.6 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.2 W (PAL recordings) Maximum rated power consumption: 20.9 W • Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions (W x H x D)* Minimal configuration with thumb rest: # 133 x 179 x 171 mm (5.2 x 7.0 x 6.7 in.) $ 133 x 179 x 177 mm (5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0 in.) Configuration with grip unit and grip belt: # 174 x 179 x 171 mm (6.9 x 7.0 x 6.7 in.) $ 174 x 179 x 177 mm (6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0 in.) Configuration with monitor unit: 185 x 249 x 187 mm (7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in.) Configuration with handle unit and monitor unit: 185 x 284 x 301 mm (7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in.) * All dimensions are approximate. •Weight ** Camcorder unit only: # 1430 g (3.2 lb.) $ 1630 g (3.6 lb.) Camcorder with grip unit and grip belt, monitor unit, BP-955 battery pack and two CF cards: # 2520 g (5.6 lb.) $ 2720 g (6.0 lb.) Camcorder with grip unit and grip belt, monitor unit , handle unit, BP-955 battery pack and two CF cards: # 2700 g (6.0 lb.) $ 2900 g (6.4 lb.) **All weights are approximate. Modular Units Monitor Unit Modular unit can be rotated 270º on its axis; includes the LCD panel, recording and playback controls, XLR terminals and related audio controls. •LCD Panel: Articulated panel, 270º vertical rotation, 180º lateral rotation • LCD Screen: 10.1 cm (4.0 in.), wide, color, approx. 1,230,000 dots, 100% coverage • CH1, CH2 Terminals XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets Sensitivity MIC setting: -60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 600 Ω LINE setting: 4 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 10 k Ω Microphone attenuator: 20 dB •Weight: Approx. 620 g (1.4 lb.)
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 x H x D): Approx. 65 x 35 x 145 mm (2.6 x 1.4 x 5.7 in.) •Weight: 340 g (12.0 oz.) CG-945 Battery Charger •Rated input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 38 VA (100 V) – 50 VA (240 V) • Rated Output: 8.4 V DC, 2.0 A • Operating Temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions (W x H x D): 85 x 51 x 110 mm (3.3 x 2.0 x 4.3 in.) •Weight: Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz.) BP-955 Battery Pack •Battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System • Rated Voltage 7.4 V DC • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Battery Capacity Typical: 5,200 mAh Minimum: 37 Wh / 4,900 mAh • Dimensions (W x H x D): 38.2 x 43.5 x 70.5 mm (1.5 x 1.7 x 2.8 in.) •Weight: 220 g (7.8 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is verified as of October 2015. Subject to change without notice.