Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera

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 Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera

Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera
Product Code: EOSC100
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The Canon EOS C100 Digital Video Camera brings together the renowned technology of Canon CMOS sensors, DIGIC DV III Image Processor, and EF lens compatibility in a smaller, lighter body. Modular and compatible with a host of Canon and third-party accessories, the EOS C100 brings true cinema quality to independent event videographers and video production organizations.

The EOS C100 sports the Super 35mm Canon CMOS Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor of the C300 and records at 24Mbps using an AVCHD codec for easy integration in existing production workflows. Operability and customization make the EOS C100 an ideal camera for one-person operation while providing expanded professional capabilities such as HDMI output with embedded Time Code, support for external recorders, remote operation, and complete manual control over both video and audio recording.


Pair the powerful and portable EOS C100 with the full range of Canon EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lenses, from fish-eye to macro to super telephoto, and make this expanded vista your new starting point on your cinematic adventure.

Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
The EOS C100 is equipped with the advanced 16:9 Super 35mm Canon CMOS Image Sensor. The large sensor format allows for cinematic image capture by providing depth of field control and dynamic range characteristics reminiscent of film for truly arresting images. The 8.3 megapixel sensor maximizes pixel pitch to permit greater sensitivity in low light while minimizing noise. The unique sensor design allows the EOS C100 to captures independent Red, Green, and Blue channels for Full HD 1920x1080 video. The resulting picture features the color and image quality similar to that of a three-chip camera with a single sensor.
Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera
   
Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
Designed and built by Canon for the highest quality HD RGB processing, the DIGIC DV III Image Processor uses proprietary circuits and architecture to deliver exceptional image quality at the highest speeds, with low power consumption and minimal heat output. It processes the RGB image data-originating from the single CMOS sensor of the camera-into three channels (Red, Blue and Green) to maintain the rich resolution and clean color fidelity formerly possible only in three-chip sensor designs.
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Exceptional Low Light Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range
Working together, Canon's Super 35mm sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor achieve a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio that enables recordings with great detail and dynamic range even in minimal light. Users will appreciate the new camera's 12 stops of dynamic range at all ISO speed settings from 320 to 20,000.

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Canon Log Gamma and Wide DR Gamma
Canon Log Gamma preserves shadow and highlight detail for maximum editing and grading in post-production without degrading image quality; contrast and sharpness are subdued with characteristics similar to negative film. Canon Log Gamma emphasizes rich gradients from mid-range to highlights and realizes 12-stops of Dynamic Range (DR). At ISO 850 and above, Canon Log Gamma enables 5.3 stops of latitude above optimal exposure (and 6.7 stops below), broadening the available dynamic range in color grading.

Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera
Wide DR Gamma exhibits high dynamic range, suppressing brightness while maintaining seamless gradations. A wide dynamic range of 800% preserves latitude for post-production work, but Wide DR Gamma is designed for perfect color "out-of-the-box."
 
   
Multiple Recording Modes and Frame Rates
The EOS C100 supports shooting AVCHD bit rates up to 24Mbps (LPCM) at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080. Frame rates of 60i, PF30, PF24, 24p, 50i, and 25p are all available for any number of production workflows. In addition, the 60i frame rate offers reduced rolling shutter artifacts for cleaner, more realistic images. The EOS C100 supports relay recording of long takes between dual SD cards or can write video to both cards for redundancy in the event of SD card failure. Pre REC mode buffers approximately 3 seconds before the tally light activates, instilling confidence that you have captured your take as you planned it.
   
Full Manual Control and Focusing Aids
The EOS C100 offers complete manual control of each aspect of the recording process. Create and recall custom picture settings, camera functions, and display options. Built-in ND filters expand control over exposure and depth-of-field. Manual control of video and audio capture gives you the power to fully control what you capture.

The EOS C100 is equipped with several powerful and intuitive focusing aids in both the EVF and LCD monitor that make it easy to confirm critical focus distance; Peaking Modes and Magnify Focus Modes are available while in standby or while recording. The EOS C100 also features the Edge Monitor Display on the LCD Monitor; green waveforms display the overall focus of the scene and red waveforms provide focus feedback of the three focus check boxes visible on the LCD monitor.
Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera
   
Compact and Ergonomic Design
The EOS C100 is designed with the single user in mind. It is 85% smaller than the Canon C300, 410 grams lighter, and it is based on a mobile core design that allows additional accessories to be attached depending on the situation. Strip the EOS C100 down for a "run-and-gun" style, or complement the camera with the full range of camera-mounted accessories. With a compact body, you can shoot dual-camera 3D without an outsized and cumbersome rig. Its light weight reduces user fatigue and allows even elaborate rigging systems to be mobile enough for a "crew of one." The removable accessory hand grip rotates 360 degrees for comfortable shooting positions, while customizable hardware buttons allow the EOS C100 to fit your own personal shooting preferences.
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One-Shot AF and Push Auto Iris
One-Shot AF assists in focusing adjustment with a dedicated button. Focus status is confirmed on the viewfinder and monitor.
Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera

Push Auto Iris automatically adjusts the aperture of the lens to quickly and easily maintain proper exposure, even in situations where lighting changes frequently. Run-and-Gun videographers and documentary filmmakers will appreciate the ability to start rolling without a protracted routine to establish optimum exposure values.
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High Resolution EVF and Integrated LCD Display
Accurately assess focus, composition, and exposure with the 1.56 million dot-equivalent .24" Electronic Viewfinder with 100% coverage. The built-in 3.5-inch 920k dot LCD tilts 100 degrees for flexibility when composing tough perspective shots and rotates 180 degrees to protect the screen when not in use. Use the LCD display to review footage or to view the EOS C100's waveform monitor.
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Removable Hand Grip with XLR Inputs and Built-in Stereo Microphone
The EOS C100 accepts a removable hand grip unit with built-in tally lights, stereo microphone, and dual XLR audio inputs for stereo recording. Audio is captured in 16-bit 48 kHz linear PCM format and each channel allows for independent gain adjustment. Attach a second microphone in the integrated mount, or power a wide range of audio capture devices with the dual XLR inputs with phantom power supply.
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AVCHD File Based Recording to SD Cards
EOS C100 records video to SD cards using AVCHD, a high-efficiency codec that has quickly become the standard in both the professional and consumer video markets. Maximum bit-rate is 24Mbps. Video files greater than 2GB are split into multiple files while recording, which are automatically joined together upon import using Canon Data Import. AVCHD video is widely supported across NLE systems and is the standard codec for Blu-Ray. The EOS C100 supports a variety of output media.
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HDMI Out With Time Code
In addition to recording to SD cards, the EOS C100 can output video via HDMI to an external display for monitoring purposes or to a separate, dedicated recorder. Time Code is superimposed on data output via HDMI, making it easy to sync additional video or audio to your footage in post-production.

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Remote Terminal
Remotely control the EOS C100 via its LANC-compatible remote terminal. Remote operation allows for single-person operation even in creative rigging situations.
Image Sensor
Sensor Super 35mm type CMOS
System RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array)
Total Pixels 9.84 megapixels
Effective Pixels 8.29 megapixels
Minimum Illumination NTSC Mode 0.3 Lux
[F1.2 lens , 24dB, 29.97P mode, shutter speed 1/30]
PAL Mode 0.25 Lux
[F1.2 lens, 24dB, 25.00P mode, shutter speed 1/25]
Sensitivity NTSC:
F9 [1920 x 1080 / 59.94i , ISO 640 (0dB), 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflection]
PAL:
 
F10 [1920 x 1080 / 50.00i , ISO 640 (0dB) , 2000 Lux, 89.9% reflection]
S/N Ratio NTSC:
 
54dB (Typical)
[1920 x 1080 / PF30, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO 850 (Dynamic range 800%)]
PAL: 54dB (Typical)
[1920 x 1080 / PF25, Canon Log base sensitivity ISO 850 (Dynamic range 800%)]
Dynamic Range During Normal shooting: 300%
With Canon Log gamma: 800%
(ISO 850 or above / gain 2.5dB or more)
Horizontal Resolution Up to 1000 TV lines (1920 x 1080i mode), depends on lens used.
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF Mount, including EF-S and EF Cinema lens
Focal Length Equivalent to 1.53x the focal length of EF lenses
Peripheral Illumination Correction Yes (dependent on lens used)
ND Filter 4 glass filters in camera body: Clear; 2 stops; 4 stops; 6 stops.
Operate via dial on body
Focus Control Via lens or by using ONE-SHOT AF mode.
Iris Control Via body, grip, remote control or Push Auto Iris control.
1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or FINE control.
Possible to maintain constant F-number during zoom.
Image Stabilization System Depends on lens used
Image Processor
Type: DIGIC DV III
Recording
Video Storage Media SD / SDHC / SDXC card (2 card slots)
Recording Time 64GB SD card: Up to 5 hours, 55 minutes. (1920 x 1080 @24Mbps VBR) AVCHD
Recording File Format AVCHD
Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
24 Mbps LPCM VBR (4:2:0)
24 Mbps VBR (4:2:0)
17 Mbps VBR (4:2:0)
7 Mbps VBR (4:2:0, 1440 x 1080)
Recording Frame Rate 59.94 Hz mode (NTSC): 60i / PF30 / PF24 / 24p*1
50.00 Hz mode (PAL): 50i / PF25*1
Slow / Fast motion No
Interval Record No
Frame Record No
Pre Record (Cache Record) Yes (3 seconds)
Relay Recording Yes
Double Slot (Simultaneous) Recording Yes
Scan Reverse Yes. Vertical or horizontal image inversion, or both.
HD to SD conversion Yes (AVCHD to 9Mbps MPEG-2)*2
Internal Data Transfer Movie: Yes (SD card to SD card)
Photo Storage Media SD / SDHC memory card
Still Quality During video recording: 1920 x 1080
During playback: 1920 x 1080
System
LCD
Size 8.8 cm (3.5"), 100% view
Dots 922,000
Image Quality Adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustability Up / down / left / right according to camera configuration
Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor
Focus Assist Peaking; Magnifying; Edge Monitor (using waveform display)
Peaking Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable for each)
Zebra Level 1; Level 2; Both
Output via HD-SDI or HDMI
Markers On / Off (Aspect ratio, Aspect marker, Safety Zone Area, Safety Zone, Grid, Horizontal, Centre)
EVF
Size 0.61cm (0.24")
Dots 1.555 million
Image Quality Adjustments Brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, backlight, black & white
Adjustable No
Correction Lens + 2.0 to -5.5 diopters
Inputs / Outputs
Audio In XLR inputs with 48V phantom power (x2), 3.5mm microphone input jack
Headphone Output 3.5mm stereo jack
Video Monitor Output No
HDMI Yes (Type A, output only)
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) No
USB Yes (Mini-B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Output Only)
HD / SD-SDI Output No
Time Code Yes (Superimposed on HDMI Output signal)
Genlock No
Synch No
Component Out No
AV Terminal Yes (output only)
DC Input Yes
Remote Control Terminal 2.5mm mini jack
Wireless Control Terminal No
Colour Bars EBU, SMPTE, ARIB
Misc
Tally Lamp Yes
Accessory Shoe Yes (cold shoe, 2 locations: top of body, front of handle)
Custom Key Yes (15 assignable buttons; select from 35 functions)
Shooting Functions
Exposure
Exposure Metering Manual:
 
Exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO / gain setting and ND filter setting;
Push Auto Iris options: (i) Standard (Centre-weighted metering)
(ii) Spotlight
(iii) Backlight (compensation)
Exposure Compensation Yes. AE Shift function. ±2, ±1.5, ±1.25, ±1.0, ±0.75, ±0.5, ±0.25, ±0
Auto Exposure Mode Yes (Push Auto Iris)
Push Auto Iris Yes
Exposure Lock No
Auto Gain Control setting No
ISO Sensitivity 1-stop display:
 
320*3, 400, 800, [850]*4, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 20000
1/3rd stop display: 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, [850]*4, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000*1
Gain Setting Normal:
-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 30dB
Fine: 0 dB to 24 dB (0.5 dB increments).
Shutter Speed
Control Modes Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)
Shutter Speed 1/3 to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode
Shutter Angle 11.25° to 360° depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS) 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30 depending on frame rate
Clear Scan 60i: 59.94 Hz - 250.27 Hz
PF30: 29.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz
24p / PF24: 23.98 Hz - 250.27 Hz
50i: 50.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz
PF25: 25.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz
Custom Picture
Stored Configurations 9, including 3 presets (CINEMA, Wide Dynamic Range (Wide DR) and EOS Std)
Storage Medium SD / SDHC memory card (all customisation data and metadata), up to 20 Custom Pictures per card
Gamma 9 profiles
Canon Log Gamma Yes
Master Pedestal -50 to +50
Master Black -50 to +50 for each of R,G,B
Black Gamma Adjustable Level, Range and Point
Low Key Saturation -50 to +50 adjusts colour saturation in low brightness area
Knee Adjusts over exposure characteristic, start, slope, saturation
Sharpness Adjustment for Level, H Detail Freq., Coring, HV Detail Balance, Limit, Select, Knee Aperture and Level dependent sharpness
Noise reduction Off, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness, Area, Y Level
Selective Noise Reduction Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Brightness, Area, Y Level
Colour Matrix Phase, Gain and RGB adjustment, in tandem with Gamma selection
White Balance -50 to +50 R Gain, B Gain
Colour Correction Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup Level -50 to +50 On / Off
Clip 100% IRE Limits output to 100% after setup adjustment
White Balance
Auto Yes
Preset Daylight (5400K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K - 15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B
White Balance Shift Yes. -9 to +9 (Daylight and Tungsten only)
Black Balance
Black Balance Adjustment Yes
Time Code
Countup System Regen, RecRun, FreeRun, Hold (Drop frame available for some frame rates), NDF only in 24P
Start Value Setting "00:00:00:00", Set / Reset selectable
Audio
Recording 16-bit 2ch (48 kHz) linear PCM when 24 Mbps LPCM selected
Dolby Digital AC3 when 24 / 17 / 7 Mbps selected
Control Independent limiters and auto / manual settings
Microphone Attenuation Yes, for built in microphone (in handle unit) and 3.5mm MIC jack
Microphone Level Meter Yes
Accessories
Supplied Data Transfer Application, Handle Unit with microphone, Thumbrest, Grip, Tripod base adaptor plate, Shoulder strap, EVF cap, Battery Charger CG-930, Battery pack BP-955.
Optional Batteries BP-955, BP-975, Compact Power Adaptor CA-930, Tripod Adapter TA-100, Shooting Brace SBR-1000
Battery
Power Consumption NTSC mode: 8.1w; VF + LCD, 24Mbps
PAL mode: 7.3w; VF + LCD, 24Mbps
Continuous Recording Time Supplied BP-955: Approx. 285 minutes, 24Mbps, LCD + VF (50Hz mode)
Optional BP-975: Approx. 430 minutes, 24Mbps, LCD + VF (50Hz mode)
Miscellaneous
Dimensions Thumbrest attached: Approx 135 x 170 x 129mm
Grip attached: Approx 182 x 170 x 129mm
Grip, monitor unit and handle attached: Approx 182 x 281 x 236mm
Thumbrest and handle unit: Approx 142 x 281 x 236mm
Detachable Handle Yes
Weight Camera only: 1020g
Fully equipped: Approx 1835g (grip, monitor unit, handle, hook, BP-955, 2x SD card)
Operating Temperature range -5°C to +45ºC, 60% relative humidity
 
 
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