Canon C300

Equipment

Canon C300 PL Camera

This ground-breaking professional cine camera from Canon fuses Canon’s proven video technology and lens heritage with EOS creativity. The C300 recording in broadcast-ready MPEG-2 MXF files at 50Mbps (4:2:2) on to two CF memory cards plus interchangeable lenses give unprecedented freedom on any production.

The Canon C300 camera has a 8.3MP Super 35mm CMOS sensor, designed specifically for video capture, which provides 3ch RGB processing for Full HD recording. Canon’s own sensor technology delivers superb high-resolution images with high sensitivity, low noise, reduced rolling shutter artefacts and low power consumption, along with typical large sensor benefits such as beautifully shallow depth of field.

The industry standard PL lens mount is compatible with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses already used by film production professionals. 3 electronic built-in ND filters increase shooting versatility. The ultra-compact body and recording set up that weighs just 1869g (without lens). The C300 has a removable grip, handle and multi-angle control panel components ensure maximum manoeuvrability, whilst the robust, splash resistant body features magnesium alloy components for additional rigidity and toughness. With industry-standard outputs include HD-SDI, along with Timecode, Genlock and Synch terminals for multi-camera shoots.

Application examples

  • Main PSC Camera – Documentary and Actuality

Features

  • 8.3MP Super 35mm CMOS sensor; Full HD
  • Industry-standard PL lens mount
  • Compact, modular, lightweight
  • 50Mbps MPEG-2 MXF to CF card
  • High sensitivity, low noise
  • Canon Log Gamma
  • 24.00p for movie production
  • Wi-Fi remote control
  • Seamless workflow integration