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Canon C300 Mark II Body with

User Manual for Canon C300 Mark II Body with Touch Focus and 7" Atomos Monitor

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• Brand: Canon
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• Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder Body with Touch Focus Kit (EF Mount)
  • Introducing the Canon EOS C300 Mark II
  The EF-mount Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder Body with Touch Focus Kit features a Super 35mm CMOS sensor which provides faster and more accurate autofocusing. Canon's Log 3 Gamma supports 14 stops of dynamic range.
  
  The EF lens mount on the EOS C300 offers compatibility not only with Canon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses, but also with their line of EF-mount CN-E cinema prime and zoom lenses. The Super 35mm sensor is paired with the Canon DIGIC DV 5 image processor, which uses an innovative method of breaking out red, green, and blue data to enable color performance on a level that would otherwise require three separate chips. The camera records up to DCI 4K resolution video to CFast 2.0 cards. For more flexibility to adjust your image during post-production, the camera also offers Canon's Log gamma mode which results in excellent tonal reproduction in the highlight and low-light regions of an image, and an expanded dynamic range.
  
  In terms of connections the camcorder features two 3G-SDI outputs, timecode I/O, and genlock input BNCs. The included Touch Focus Kit provides a 4" LCD touchscreen monitor that features tap focusing (with compatible lenses), as well as shoe mount adapters and a Manfrotto 492LCD micro ball head mount. The shoe-mountable microphone adapter features a mic holder and supports two XLR inputs with 48V phantom power and a 3.5mm stereo mini plug.
  
  The body has a modular design that can either be stripped down completely or be built up using the included handle, LCD unit, microphone adapter, grip, and thumb rest.
  Firmware v.1.0.4.1.00
  • Firmware v.1.0.4.1.00 adds the following features:
    • Canon Log 3, which achieves a dynamic range of 1600% with 14 stops of dynamic range, and can be ideal for middle end users that have a limited budget for post-production and need quick turnaround.
    • A reduction in the dark noise level when shooting in Canon Log 2 mode. Streaking and black sun spots have been reduced in all modes by changing the CMOS sensor control.
    • ACES 1.0 output via SDI/HDMI.
    • Magnify function during REC.
    • Additional lens functionality is now available with the Cine-Servo 50 to 1000mm, Cine-Servo 17 to 120mm, Compact-Servo 18 to 80mm, and Dual-Pixel Focus Guide added to the EF mount Canon Cinema prime lenses. Please note that you may need to also upgrade the firmware in your lens to access this functionality.
  Dual-Pixel CMOS AF Technology
  • It provides continuous autofocus (AF) function for all autofocus lenses, using Dual-Pixel CMOS AF technology. A new AF Lock setting also lets you change the image framing while holding the desired focus. This feature is ideal for users who regularly shoot with smaller crews, who shoot moving subjects, or who want smoother and more natural-looking autofocus.
    
    Dual-Pixel CMOS AF technology features a CMOS sensor consisting of an array of pixels, each featuring two separate photodiodes. By continuously comparing their outputs during AF mode, phase-difference autofocus helps ensure non-blurred images and smooth focus transitions even when the talent or camera is moving. The new feature places a high priority on maintaining sharp focus while providing a natural, smooth autofocus movement with select Canon EF lenses—including newer-generation STM lenses—which offer even smoother and quieter operation.

  Main Features

  Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
  • Modeled on the Super 35mm 3-perf motion picture film standard, the Canon CMOS sensor has an active image size of 24.4 x 13.5mm. It features 4096 x 2160 resolution to deliver Cine 4K images, as well as supporting Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) and Full HD (1920 x 1080).
  Canon Log Gamma
  • Support for Canon Log Gamma 2/ACES/REC.2020.
  Dual Canon DIGIC DV 5 Image Processor
  • The camera features Dual DIGIC DV 5 processors to handle the internal data processing.
  XF AVC Codec
  • To create digital files robust enough for major post-production, the EOS C300 delivers the highest image quality with its XF-AVC codec, an H.264 format wrapped in the widely supported MXF wrapper
  Designed with Filmmakers in Mind
  • A logical layout of buttons and dials makes operation simple. A lock switch turns off all controls except for the recording button and function buttons. Small ridges between the buttons help prevent activating functions by mistake. A backlit display panel is great for low-light viewing. A tally lamp is clearly visible from the side or behind the camera.
  Compact & Modular Design
  • The EOS C300 body is compact and easily handheld at just over 3 lb. There is a bright 1.55MP electronic viewfinder, and the camera comes bundled with a removable combination 4", 1.23MP monitor and control panel. The camera also has a removable handgrip with a control dial and function buttons for handheld shooting in DSLR style, or remove it and use the supplied thumb rest for completely stripped-down shooting. The EOS C300 has a manually operated built-in neutral density (ND) glass filter offering 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64th steps of filtering. Handheld or using a tripod, on location or in the studio, the EOS C300 fits shooting situations that are challenging for larger cameras.
  Rugged, Durable & Quiet
  • The EOS C300's dustproof and splash-proof design includes sealing gaskets around the edges of all access covers, dials fitted with O-rings on the axis of rotation, and button key-tops sealed with rubber. The EOS C300 also features a built-in silent cooling system with a heat-dissipating duct in the center of the body, a graphite sheet that conducts sensor heat towards the heat sink, three ventilation holes, and a cooling fan that pulls hot air out through an exhaust opening. All air is directed through a discrete pathway that keeps dust particles away from sensitive components. Your camera runs cool, quiet, and clean.
  Ultra High-Resolution EVF
  • The EOS C300 features a 0.46", 1.17MP color EVF and 100% field of view coverage for comfortable viewing and accurate judgment of composition, focus, and color. The angle of the viewfinder is adjustable for additional user comfort. EVF adjustments include brightness, contrast, color, and backlight (normal or bright).
  Rich Audio Controls
  • When mounted on the EOS C300 Mark II camera, the included control unit provides two XLR audio inputs with +48V phantom power. A 3.5mm microphone terminal is also built into the camera. Audio is recorded uncompressed in 16-bit PCM format at 48 kHz for high-fidelity sound. Both XLR inputs, as well as the mic terminal, have the option for automatic and full manual gain control (-Infinity to +18 dB). Additionally, a 3.5mm headphone terminal with 16 volume settings offers accurate audio monitoring.
  CFast Memory Card Recording
  • The camera records to CFast 1 cards through two slots.
  High-Speed, Slow-Motion, Time-Lapse & Stop-Motion
  • Beyond the advantages of file-based recording, the camera offers several creative possibilities in post-production including slow- and fast-motion.
  Connectivity
  • To connect to external monitors, switchers, VTRs, and NLE systems with SDI inputs, the EOS C300 features industry-standard HD-SDI output, genlock, and timecode terminals, plus audio terminals with linear PCM recording. Timecode and genlock enable synchronized multicamera capture perfect for multiple-camera shots, 3D acquisition, and more. The HD-SDI sync terminal can be switched to output to HD sync, HD Y, black burst, and composite.
  Full Manual Control & Focusing Aids
  • The camera has a waveform monitor (WFM) function that shows the overall brightness of a scene, with RGB parade display to view red, green, and blue brightness or spot display to isolate the luminance distribution of a chosen area. The vectorscope (VS) display shows real-time hue and saturation levels. For sharp focus, the EOS C300 camera has two peaking modes and a magnified focus assist function. An Edge Monitor Focus Assist provides both a waveform representing the overall degree of focus and a red waveform representing focus in three specific areas, displayed on the camera's 4" touchscreen LCD monitor. The included touchscreen LCD monitor also allows for tap-focusing with compatible lenses. To maintain proper highlight exposure, it offers a zebra bar feature as well.
  UPC: 660685196421
• Atomos Shogun Inferno 7" 4K HDMI/Quad 3G-SDI/12G-SDI Recording Monitor
  • Introducing the Canon EOS C300 Mark II
  The Atomos Shogun Inferno is a 7", 1920 x 1200 on-camera recording monitor that combines 4K recording with a 10-bit FRC panel that supports native display of HDR (log) footage as well as high-brightness viewing of Rec. 709 footage. It utilizes 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI inputs to support clean output signals at resolutions up to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps, recording it to 2.5" SSDs using 10-bit, 4:2:2 Apple ProRes, and Avid DNxHR codecs. The Inferno, unlike the similar Shogun Flame, supports Quad 3G-SDI input. It even supports DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) raw video streams over SDI from select Sony and Canon cameras, encoding it as ProRes/DNxHR files.
  
  The monitor features 10-bit FRC processing and AtomHDR display technology support a 10-stop brightness range, allowing you to more accurately monitor your log gamma footage without having to view flat, washed-out looking images or use a LUT to compress the dynamic range and color space. The monitor offers built-in presets to accurately translate popular log formats from Sony, Canon, Panasonic, ARRI, RED, and JVC cameras. The settings only affect viewing, with recorded video remained unaltered.
  
  In addition to HDR monitoring, the monitor also offers a High Bright mode for traditional Rec. 709 monitoring. This mode takes advantage of the full 1500 cd/m² brightness to allow for more confident monitoring in bright outdoor environments, even without a sun hood. In HDR mode, use of an optional snap-on sun hood is required, as displaying a wider brightness range reduces the overall brightness of the monitor.
  
  Built to withstand the rigors of production, the Shogun Inferno features built-in protective armor that features silicone-covered corners and chamfered edges. Compared to the original Shogun, the Inferno now features dual Sony L-series battery plates that support battery hot swapping, enabling longer runtimes. For audio recording, the monitor supports balanced XLR inputs with +48V phantom power via an included audio breakout cable. Additional features included genlock/LTC input, SDI/HDMI cross conversion, and a variety of on-screen exposure analysis, framing, and focus assist tools.
  Monitor
  • • 1920 x 1200 resolution
    • 10-bit FRC monitoring processing
    • 1500 cd/m² brightness
    • AtomHDR technology displays 10 stops of dynamic range to natively display HDR (log) footage
    • Presets for viewing log gamma curves from Sony, Canon, Panasonic, ARRI, RED, and JVC cameras
    • High Bright mode for Rec. 709 viewing
    • Supports custom 3D LUTs (.cube format)
    • Anamorphic de-squeeze: 2x, 1.5x, 1.33x, Panasonic 8:3
    • UHD 4K downscale for HD monitoring
  Input/Output
  • • 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs
    • Four 3G-SDI inputs (or single 12G-SDI)
    • SDI/HDMI cross conversion
    • Genlock/LTC input
    • Audio breakout cable for XLR audio input
  Recording
  • • UHD 4K recording at 24/25/30/50/60 fps in ProRes or DNxHR
    • 1080p recording up to 240 fps
    • 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes and DNxHR recording to SSD/HDD media
    • 4K raw to ProRes/DNxHR recording over SDI from Sony FS700, Sony FS7, Canon C300 Mark II, and Canon C500
    • ProRes Raw and ProRes Raw HQ
    • Record up to 5.7p30, 4Kp60, HDp240
    • Pre-roll record (HD 8 seconds, 4K 2 seconds)
    • Custom time-lapse mode
    • Ten metadata fields
  Additional Features
  • • Dual Sony L-series battery slots support hot swapping for continuous power
    • Built-in armor with silicone-covered corners
    • Audio level meters and mic level adjustment
  UPC: 814164020718
• Atomos Accessory Kit for Shogun/Ninja Inferno & Flame
  • Introducing the Canon EOS C300 Mark II
  The Atomos Accessory Kit includes everything you'll need for a complete workflow with your Shogun/Ninja Inferno and Flame monitors/recorders.
  Kit Contents
  • • HPRC hard flight case
    • 2.5mm female to dual 2.5mm male control cable
    • Two NP-F750 5200mAh batteries
    • Fast charger
    • USB 3.0 docking station
    • Coiled DC barrel to D-Tap cable
    • Four Master Caddy II drive caddies
    • AC power adapter
    • HDR sunhood
  UPC: 814164020749

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• LM-V1 4" LCD Monitor for Canon C200 & C300 Mk II
• MA-400 Microphone Adapter for EOS C300 Mark II and XC15 Camcorders
• C0993 1/4"-20 Mount to Shoe Adapter (2-Pack)
• 492LCD Micro Ball Head
• BP-A30 Battery Pack For EOS C300 Mark II, C200, and C200B
• Battery Charger for EOS C300 Mark II, C200, and C200B Batteries
• CA-A10 Compact Power Adapter for EOS C300 Mark II, C200, and C200B Camcorders
• Handle Unit
• Handle Bracket
• Shoulder Strap
• Eye Cup
• Viewfinder Cap
• Thumb Rest
• TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base
• 2 x UN-5 Unit Cable for Canon EOS C200, C300 Mark II, C700, and XC15 (20"')
• Measure Hook
• 10 x Cap Head Socket Screw
• Allen Key
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• Atomos - Shogun Inferno 7" 4K HDMI/Quad 3G-SDI/12G-SDI Recording Monitor

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• Atomos - Accessory Kit for Shogun/Ninja Inferno & Flame

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• Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder Body with Touch Focus Kit (EF Mount)

  Image Sensor Size	24.6 x 13.8 mm (Super35)
  Sensor Type	CMOS
  Sensor Resolution	4206 x 2340 (9.84 MP)
  Effective Sensor Resolution	4096 x 2160 (8.85 MP)
  Pixel Pitch	6.4 µm
  Color Filter	Bayer
  ISO	160 to 25,600 (Native) 100 to 102,400 (Expanded)
  Gain	-2 to 44 dB (Native) -6 to 54 dB (Expanded)

  Lens Mount	Canon EF
  Lens Communication	Yes, with Autofocus Support
  Shutter Speed	1/24 to 1/2000 sec
  Shutter Angle	11.25 to 360 Rating 90% users recommend this product to others. And what about you? This product has already been rated by 48 owners. Add your rating and experience with the product. Discussion Ask our technicians if you have a problem with your settings, or if anything is unclear in the user manual you have downloaded. You can make use of our moderated discussion. The discussion is public and helps other users of our website who may be encountering similar problems. The discussion is empty - enter the first post Post a new topic / query / comment: Items marked with * are required. Your name *: E-mail : Subject *: Message *: Your email address will not be displayed. Do not forget to fill it in if you want to receive a reply to your enquiry/contribution. Processing of personal data in accordance with GDPR