The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera is an evolutionary 2nd generation Cinema EOS 4K camera system with a wide range of new and improved features including 4K/2K/Full HD internal
and external recording (including 4K RAW output) and a new 10-bit Canon Log 2 Gamma. This powerful new camera also features an expanded dynamic range of 15 stops, improved Dual Pixel CMOS
Autofocus, innovative focus assist engineering and CFast recording technology. Redesigned with the help of user input, the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera helps to deliver more creative
flexibility for professional studio motion picture production applications, as well as independent productions, TV dramas, commercials, news features, sports and more.
The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera integrates a re-designed
imaging system of advanced components. These include a newly developed 8.85 Megapixel Canon Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS image sensor that supports up to 4K (DCI) recording with a maximum resolution of
4096 x 2160 pixels and a high-speed readout for reduced rolling-shutter distortion. Working in concert with its dual Canon DIGIC DV5 image processors, data from the 4K sensor delivers
Over-Sampling HD Processing for reduced-moiré 2K(DCI)/Full 1080-60p HD recording and Dual-Pixel CMOS Auto Focus with an expanded focusing area and Face Detection (in combination with
Canon EF lenses). The dual DIGIC DV5 image processors also help to reduce visual noise and enable high-sensitivity shooting at a maximum speed of ISO 102,400 (+54dB) for sharp, clear image capture
using only ambient lighting. In addition to its sensor and processors, the EOS C300 Mark II camera also incorporates a trio of XF-AVC H.264 codecs that enable in-camera 4K (DCI) recording to
dual CFast card slots and 2K/Full HD recording to an SD card slot. For external recording and monitoring, twin 3G-SDI outputs capable of 4K RAW output are included on the rear of the camera body Users
can choose among multiple recording modes, resolutions and frame rates to meet their production needs.
Creative flexibility is also greatly enabled by the EOS C300 Mark
II Digital Cinema Camera's compatibility with the full range of more than 100 Canon EF and EF-S photographic lenses (including specialty tilt-shift and fisheye models) and Canon CN-E Cinema
prime and zoom lenses (including the "ENG-style" Canon CINE-SERVO zooms). New Dual-Pixel CMOS AF capabilities of the EOS C300 Mark II are enabled by the AF motors in Canon EF lenses. The improved EF
lens communication capabilities of the EOS C300 Mark II camera allow for the display of CN-E Cinema lens T-values, lens metadata acquisition, and chromatic aberration correction on the camera's
LCD Monitor/EVF/Output display.
Operability improvements of the Canon EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera that further facilitate operation and creative
freedom include full manual control, an Ultra-High Resolution 1.77 Megapixel color OLED EVF with adjustable 60º tilting angle, a built in internal mono reference microphone, a removable hand grip,
an improved camera handle extension with additional attachment points, and a removable LCD Monitor and control panel with XLR inputs. The modular design of the EOS C300 Mark II camera also
allows for many kinds of industry-standard accessories to be added or removed as needed. Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi functionality allows for LiveView camera display at multiple locations and control of
the EOS C300 Mark II camera from a Web browser.
Features
Canon 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm CMOS Sensor The heart of any Canon camera is its superb image-sensor technology. The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera integrates
an 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS sensor that supports 4K (DCI) recording with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels. The camera fully utilizes the image data delivered by this 4K CMOS
sensor to also enable Over Sampling HD Processing for 2K (DCI) and Full HD1080/60p recording. Each pixel in this CMOS imaging sensor also maintains a wide pixel
pitch that maximizes the amount of light that falls on to each photo site, thus enhancing the EOS C300 Mark II's sensitivity while also minimizing noise and supporting ISO speeds of up to 102,400
for extreme low-light imaging. This sensor also reduces data-readout time to about half of what it was in the original EOS C300 Camera, which results in a significant reduction in rolling-shutter artifacts.
Dual DiG!C DV 5 Image Processors The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera's re-designed imaging
system includes dual DiG!C DV 5 image processors, which work in concert with the camera's advanced Super 35 CMOS sensor and XF-AVC codec to enable a wide variety of image quality and feature
improvements. These include 15 stops of dynamic range, Canon Log 2 recording, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, simultaneous 4K and HD proxy recording, and 2K/Full HD frame rates of up to 120 fps.
Internal CFast 4K Recording Technology CFast (CompactFast) 2.0 cards are the next-generation mass-storage media employed by the EOS C300 Mark II for in-camera 4K video
recording. The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features two CFast card slots, each of which is protected by a convenient hinged cover. The camera also includes an SD card slot for HD and Proxy
recording. For example, the camera can simultaneously record 4K on two CFast (2.0) cards along with 2K proxy images on its SD card for off-line editing.
Canon Log Gamma 2/ACES/Rec. 2020 Support The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features a new log gamma designated as Canon Log Gamma 2, which was designed explicitly for
the camera's 10-bit recording capabilities. The files produced using Log format are ideal for color correction/grading in post-production, providing users with a high level of creative
freedom while minimizing degradation of image quality. When using Canon Log 2, the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II can provide a dynamic range up to 1600%.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features the newest
generation in Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology. Each pixel in the camera's CMOS sensor is configured with two photodiodes. Two independent image signals can then be detected at each photosite.
By implementing phase-difference AF, smooth focusing is accomplished using Canon EF lenses with much higher speed and
accuracy than was possible with previous technologies. The DAF focusing area has been expanded on the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera to approximately 80% (vertically) x 80%
(horizontally) of the image area. The focusing area can also be moved using the camera's 4-direction key, allowing the user more control of AF operation.
Expanded area in which focusing is possible (What is inside the red frame can be moved)
The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera also offers Face
Detection AF using Canon EF lenses in addition to providing this capability with existing STM lenses.
Working together with Canon Face Detection technology and Tracking Priority AF, Dual Pixel CMOS AF is excellent at automatically recognizing a face,
focusing on it, & following it while it moves.
Dual Pixel Focus Guide Utilizing the Dual Pixel CMOS AF information focus-assist
information is displayed on the screen. It employs a truly innovative user interface that enables the user to see if they are focused in front of or behind the subject through visual
observation, and allows quick and accurate manual focus to be achieved.
Movement of the Guide Area
The guide area can be moved using the 4-direction key,provided that the area is within the Dual Pixel CMOS AF range.
Canon XF-AVC Codec The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera incorporates the new Canon XF-AVC codec that allows 4K image data to be recorded
internally onto CFast (2.0) cards. (The camera features two CFast card slots and an SD card slot.) This makes it easy for users to record high quality compressed 4K images in the camera body without
the need for external recorders. If full uncompressed RAW recording is needed, the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera can output its signal through dual 3G-SDI outputs to an external recorder.
Slow- and Fast-Motion Recording (Up to 120 fps) The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features shooting speeds
ranging from 1 fps (for time-lapse filming) to its highest speed of 120 fps (in 2K/Full HD). A wide range of expressive effects are made possible for creative digital filmmaking.
Multiple Recording Modes (HD/2K/4K) Multiple recording modes, resolutions and frame rates make the EOS
C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera creatively flexible and able to work in any production environment.
Fully Compatible with New and Existing EF-Mount Lenses A major aspect of the creative filmmaking potential of the EOS C300
Mark II Digital Cinema Camera is its compatibility with the full range of more than 100 Canon EF and EF-S photographic lenses (including specialty tilt-shift and fisheye models) and Canon's 4K
CN-E Cinema prime and zoom lenses (including the "ENG-style" Canon CINE-SERVO zooms). Improved EF lens communication capabilities of the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera provide the display of
CN-E Cinema lens T-values, compatibility with Dual-Pixel CMOS AF, lens metadata acquisition, and chromatic aberration correction.
PL and Locking EF Mount Options Users wishing to employ PL-mount lenses can convert their EOS C300
Mark II Digital Cinema Camera at a Canon Service Center.
Versatile and Refined Ergonomics The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera builds on the innovative
and efficient ergonomic design of the original, while also providing new advantages. Redesigned from the ground up to maximize shooting comfort and usability improvements asked for by users, the
EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera's modular design allows different components to be added or removed as needed to not only meet the demands of a particular shooting environment, but to also
maximize the comfort of the camera operator. In addition to the core body of the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera, the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera comes with a removable hand
grip, improved low-angle camera handle extension with additional attachment points, and removable LCD monitor and control panel with XLR audio inputs.
Ultra-High Resolution OLED EVF with Adjustable Viewing Angle The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features a 0.46 Inch
1.77 Megapixel color OLED EVF (Organic Light Emitting Diode Electronic ViewFinder). OLED technology increases the color reproducibility, contrast and response of the viewfinder, making
camera operation and the judging of image characteristics seen in the viewfinder much easier. The EVF also offers 60º of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.
Connectivity and Camera Control The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera comes equipped with two
3G-SDI, a genlock input, a time code input/output, and an HDMI output. (The camera's various "assist-displays" - waveform monitor, edge monitor, peaking, zebra and magnify - can be output to the SDI and HDMI outputs.)
RC-V100 Remote Support and LANC Compatible The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera supports the Canon
RC-V100 multi-functional remote controller for enabling image quality adjustments and camera operations to be set from a distance. The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera is also LANC
compatible and supports a variety of LANC accessories from third-party manufacturers.
Wireless Remote Capabilities Using a standard web browser on a Wi-Fi capable device, users can
take dynamic control of the functionality of the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera. Almost all shooting operations and settings can be controlled from a laptop, tablet or smart phone. Focusing
functions have been added, and the focusing area can even be moved by touch, allowing accurate focusing operations even when direct access to the camera is not available
Full Manual Control The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera is also a fully manual digital camera. Users of the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera
have full manual control of all camera functions including iris, shutter speed, gain, zoom, focus, and audio, giving them the ability to adapt to both technical and artistic challenges when
shooting. For maximum customization, users have access to Custom Picture Settings, Custom Functions, and Custom Display Options to tailor the camera precisely to their needs.
Specfications
Product name
DigitalCinema Camera: EOS C300 Mark ll
Image sensing device
Sensor
CMOS sensor (single-panel) equivalent to Super 35 mm
Total pixels
Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x234O)
Number of effective pixels
Approx. 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160): When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160): When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Lens mount
Canon EF mount [EF lens group supported (including EF-S lenses), EF cinema lens group supported]
Exposure
Exposure mode
(1) Manual exposure based on shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting, and ND filter setting (2) Push auto iris control, auto iris control (Light metering system selection, shift possible)
Shutter setting
Speed, Angle, Clear Scan, Slow, or Off mode selected Either 1/3 or 1/4 steps selected as speed increment
lris setting
1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or fine setting selected (1) Push auto iris control (2) Auto iris control * * Available only with some EF lenses (to be disclosed in the official version of the technical document)
ISO/gain
ISO
1 step, 1/3 step settings [*100 - 160 - 25600 -*102400 *When the sensitivity is expanded
Gain
Normal [*-6dB - -2dB - 42dB - *54d8] Fine: Setting in 0.5d8 step increments possible * When the sensitivity is expanded
ND filter
5 density settings (2,4,6,8(*), 10(*) stops) [(*) when expansion is selected] Motorized drive
Focus control
DAF (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) supported Manual focus, one-shot AF, continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF (*), face detection AF (Only lenses that support AF functions can be used in any of these modes.) *See Technical Description.
LCD monitor
4" (10.1 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio Approx. 1.23 million dots (854 x RGB x 480), 100% field of view coverage
Viewfinder
0.46" (1.18 cm on the diagonal), color organic EL display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio Approx. 1.17 million dots (1024 x RGB x 576), 100% field of view ratio
Relay recording, double slot recording, 4K RAW output, custom picture settings, color bar, peaking display, zebra display, My Menu settings, waveform monitor display, edge
monitor display, customized functions, function assignment buttons (1 to 11), key lock, marker displays, Enlarged display, custom display Browser remote control using WFT unit, peripheral
illumination correction, monaural microphone, fan control, magnification chromatic aberration compensation, GPS information recording, etc.
Playback
Playback operations
Normal playback, fast forward (at speeds of 5x, 15x, 60x), fast reverse (at speeds of 5x, 15x, 60x), frame fonruard, frame reverse, fonrvard skip, reverse skip, rec review
Clip display
3x4 (clip) index screen [Original, OK mark, check mark, shot mark, expand, proxy, photo (SD card) index displays available]
Clip information displays
Clip metadata display, custom picture data display
Edit
Clip deletion, clip copying
Terminal
Body
lnput
GENLOCK terminal (also serves as SYNC OUT terminal), TIME CODE terminal (inpuUoutput switching), REMOTE terminal, MIC terminal, AUDIO terminal
Output
MON.terminal, REC OUT terminal, HDMI OUT terminal, headphones terminal, SYNC OUT terminal (also serves as GENLOCK terminal), TIME CODE terminal (inpuUoutput switching), VIDEO terminal
Input/output control
Expansion system terminal (WFT/other unit)
Monitor unit
Input
INPUT terminal (XLR) x 2, VIDEO terminal
Output
AUDIO terminal
Power supply
14.4V DC (battery pack), 16.7 V DC (DC-IN)
Image processing platform
Dual Digic DV 5
Supplied Accessories
· EOS C300 Mark II Body (with Grip) · Shoulder Strap · Camcorder Body Cap · Monitor Unit · Handle Unit · Handle Bracket · Expansion Unit
Attachment · Battery Pack (BP-A30) · Battery Charger (CG-A10) · Power Adapter (CA-A10) · Eye Cup · Viewfinder Cap · Thumb Rest · Tripod Base (TB-1) · Measure Hook
(x1) · 50 cm Cables for Monitor Unit (x2) · Hexagon Socket, Head Cap Screws (x10) with Allen Key
