Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual
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2 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. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. FCC NOTICE...
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3 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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9 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...