Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

Instruction Manual
Digital Cinema Camera
PUB. DIE-0441-001B 

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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR 
MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING. 
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE 
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be 
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Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 
These symbols indicate that this product is  not to be disposed of with your household 
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) 
and/or national legislation implementing those Directives. 
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the 
Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in 
this...

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Important Safety Instructions
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” 
refers to the Canon Digital Cinema Camera 
EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL and all its accessories.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near an y heat...

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Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL
The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with the discerning professional in 
mind. It is truly a cinematographer’s camera. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn 
your creative vision into reality.
4K Recording System with Cinema Quality 
Advanced 4K-compatible Super 35mm CMOS 
sensor 
The camera is equipped wi th a Super 35mm CMOS 
sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count 
of 8.85 megapixels...

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Pro-level connectivity
In addition to the 3G-SDI terminals mentioned 
previously, the HD/SD SDI terminal can output YCC 
4:2:2 10-bit (8-bit effectiv e) HD/SD video as well as 
audio and time code signals. Genlock 
synchronization ( A88), the TIME CODE terminal 
( A 89, 91) and SYNC OUT terminal allow the 
camera to be part of  any multi-camera shooting 
setup.
Customization
The camera features severa l customization options. 
You can assign often-used functions to assignable 
buttons ( A111) so that...

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1. Introduction 11
About this Manual 11Conventions Used in this Manual 11
Supplied Accessories 13
Names of Parts 14 Monitor Unit 19
Handle Unit 19
4K Workflow Overview 21 Color Grading with the ACES Workflow 22
2. Preparations 23
Preparing the Power Supply 23Using a Battery Pack 23
Using a Household Power Outlet 25
Turning the Camera On and Off 26
Date, Time and Language Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 27
Changing the Time Zone 27
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 28
Changing the...

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ISO Speed/Gain 70Changing the ISO Speed  or Gain Value 70
Using the Control Dial 71
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 71
ND Filter 73 Using the ND Filter 73
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 73
2  Adjusting the Aperture 74
Using the Control Dial 74
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 75
White Balance 76 Setting the White Balance 76
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 77
Adjusting the Focus 79 Adjusting the Focus Manually 79
2  Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 79
Using the Focus Assistance...

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Saving and Loading Camera Settings 125Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 125
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 125
5. Playback 127
Playing Back MXF Clips 127Clip Index Screen 127
Playing Back Clips 128
Onscreen Displays 129
Playback Controls 130
Audio Output 131
MXF Clip Operations 132 Using the Clip Menu 132
Displaying Clip Information 133
Adding  $ Marks or  % Marks 134
Deleting  $ Marks or  % Marks 134
Copying Clips 135
Deleting Clips 136
Deleting the User Memo 136
Copying a Custom Picture...

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Specifications 202
Index 207