Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual
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Customization
Assignable Buttons
The camera allows you to assign various functions to 15 buttons*. By assigning often-used functions, you can
quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit so
their availability depends on the camera configuration used.
* In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available.
Changing the Assigned Function
1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu.
[ w Other Functions] > [Assign Button]
2 Select the button...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-110.png "Page 111
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Customization
Assignable Buttons
The camera allows you to assign various functions to 15 buttons*. By assigning often-used functions, you can
quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit so
their availability depends on the camera configuration used.
* In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available.
Changing the Assigned Function
1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu.
[ w Other Functions] > [Assign Button]
2 Select the button...")
4 111 Customization Assignable Buttons The camera allows you to assign various functions to 15 buttons*. By assigning often-used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit so their availability depends on the camera configuration used. * In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available. Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu. [ w Other Functions] > [Assign Button] 2 Select the button...
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NOTES
• You can check the two [Assign Button] status screens (A180) to see what functions are set for the
assignable buttons.
• You can reset only the functions assigned to the assi gnable buttons, without affecting other camera settings,
with the [ w Other Functions] >[Reset] > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return
to their default function.
Using an Assignable Button
After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-111.png "Page 112
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NOTES
• You can check the two [Assign Button] status screens (A180) to see what functions are set for the
assignable buttons.
• You can reset only the functions assigned to the assi gnable buttons, without affecting other camera settings,
with the [ w Other Functions] >[Reset] > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return
to their default function.
Using an Assignable Button
After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to...")
Assignable Buttons 112 NOTES • You can check the two [Assign Button] status screens (A180) to see what functions are set for the assignable buttons. • You can reset only the functions assigned to the assi gnable buttons, without affecting other camera settings, with the [ w Other Functions] >[Reset] > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return to their default function. Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to...
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Assignable Buttons
* Function can be used only by assigning it to a button.
[Photo]*Records a photo.ÜÜ159
[FUNC.]Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camera’s FUNC. button.Ü–66
[FUNC. Shutter]Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed highlighted and ready to be
adjusted.Ü–68
[FUNC. ISO/Gain]Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value highlighted and ready
to be adjusted.Ü–70
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* Function can be used only by assigning it to a button.
[Photo]*Records a photo.ÜÜ159
[FUNC.]Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camera’s FUNC. button.Ü–66
[FUNC. Shutter]Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed highlighted and ready to be
adjusted.Ü–68
[FUNC. ISO/Gain]Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value highlighted and ready
to be adjusted.Ü–70
[FUNC. WB]Enters the direct setting mode with the white balance...")
113 Assignable Buttons * Function can be used only by assigning it to a button. [Photo]*Records a photo.ÜÜ159 [FUNC.]Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camera’s FUNC. button.Ü–66 [FUNC. Shutter]Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed highlighted and ready to be adjusted.Ü–68 [FUNC. ISO/Gain]Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value highlighted and ready to be adjusted.Ü–70 [FUNC. WB]Enters the direct setting mode with the white balance...
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Custom Picture Settings 114 Custom Picture Settings You can preset a number of picture-related settings (A117) for clips recorded on a CF card or video output from the various terminals (except the 3G-SDI terminals and MON. terminals). After changing individual settings to your preference, you can save the whole set in the camera or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current sett ings to the preset levels you selected. You can even add custom...
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Custom Picture Settings
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings
1 After selecting a file, select [,/ Edit File] and then press SET.
2 Select a setting and then press SET.
3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET.
•Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings ( A 117) for details on the various settings.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary.
• The new custom picture settings will be applied. / (camera) or . (SD card) and the custom picture file’s
number will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-114.png "Page 115
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Custom Picture Settings
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings
1 After selecting a file, select [,/ Edit File] and then press SET.
2 Select a setting and then press SET.
3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET.
•Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings ( A 117) for details on the various settings.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary.
• The new custom picture settings will be applied. / (camera) or . (SD card) and the custom picture file’s
number will...")
115 Custom Picture Settings Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 1 After selecting a file, select [,/ Edit File] and then press SET. 2 Select a setting and then press SET. 3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET. •Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings ( A 117) for details on the various settings. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary. • The new custom picture settings will be applied. / (camera) or . (SD card) and the custom picture file’s number will...
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1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu.
[,/Edit File] > [Protect]
2 Select [Protect] and then press SET.
• In the custom picture menu, i will appear next to the file name.
• To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead.
3Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Transferring Custom Picture Files
You can transfer custom picture files between the camera and SD card. When the selected custom picture file is
in the camera, use...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-115.png "Page 116
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1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu.
[,/Edit File] > [Protect]
2 Select [Protect] and then press SET.
• In the custom picture menu, i will appear next to the file name.
• To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead.
3Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Transferring Custom Picture Files
You can transfer custom picture files between the camera and SD card. When the selected custom picture file is
in the camera, use...")
Custom Picture Settings 116 1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu. [,/Edit File] > [Protect] 2 Select [Protect] and then press SET. • In the custom picture menu, i will appear next to the file name. • To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead. 3Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu. Transferring Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camera and SD card. When the selected custom picture file is in the camera, use...
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Custom Picture Settings
Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camera
1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From Cam.] submenu.
[+/ Transfer File] > [Load From Cam.]
2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camera. When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
NOTES
• You...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-116.png "Page 117
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Custom Picture Settings
Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camera
1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From Cam.] submenu.
[+/ Transfer File] > [Load From Cam.]
2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camera. When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
NOTES
• You...")
117 Custom Picture Settings Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camera 1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From Cam.] submenu. [+/ Transfer File] > [Load From Cam.] 2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camera. When the confirmation screen appears, press SET. 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu. NOTES • You...
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[EOS Std.]:This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the
picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors).
[Black]
Controls the black level and color cast of blacks.
[Master Pedestal]
The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but
decrease contrast. This setting can be ad justed from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[Master Black]
Corrects color cast in blacks.
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[EOS Std.]:This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the
picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors).
[Black]
Controls the black level and color cast of blacks.
[Master Pedestal]
The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but
decrease contrast. This setting can be ad justed from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[Master Black]
Corrects color cast in blacks.
[Red]:...")
Custom Picture Settings 118 [EOS Std.]:This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors). [Black] Controls the black level and color cast of blacks. [Master Pedestal] The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but decrease contrast. This setting can be ad justed from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Master Black] Corrects color cast in blacks. [Red]:...
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[Low Key Satur.]
Adjusts color saturation in dark areas.
[Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off])
[Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark ar eas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.
(Default: ±0)
[Knee]
Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can
prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1],
[Cine 2], [Canon...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-118.png "Page 119
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Custom Picture Settings
[Low Key Satur.]
Adjusts color saturation in dark areas.
[Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off])
[Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark ar eas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.
(Default: ±0)
[Knee]
Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can
prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1],
[Cine 2], [Canon...")
119 Custom Picture Settings [Low Key Satur.] Adjusts color saturation in dark areas. [Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off]) [Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark ar eas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Knee] Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1], [Cine 2], [Canon...
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[Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher
frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for
subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective. This setting is not available when the video
configuration is 720P. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 15. (Default: 0)
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Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-119.png "Page 120
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[Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher
frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for
subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective. This setting is not available when the video
configuration is 720P. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 15. (Default: 0)
[
Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by...")
Custom Picture Settings 120 [Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective. This setting is not available when the video configuration is 720P. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 15. (Default: 0) [ Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by...