Canon C300 Mark I

Technical Specifications

Imaging Sensor

Effective Pixels 3840 x 2460 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels
Total Pixels 4206 × 2340; Approx. 9.84 megapixels
Sensor Type CMOS sensor (single-panel) equivalent to Super 35 mm
Sensor Size Super 35; 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal); 6.4 µm cell pitch
Scanning System Progressive
Number of Sensors 1
Filter RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)
Imaging Processor Digic DV III

Lens System

Interchangeable Lens System: Canon EF Mount
[Canon EF lens group supported, including EF-S lens)
ND Filter: Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 1/64. 1/16, and 1,4
Iris Dial: Iris Dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF Lenses with electronic Iris control
Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available on EF Mount model only

Exposure and Metering

Exposure Modes (1) Manual exposure based on shutter setting
(2) Push auto iris control / Auto iris control(metering system selection/ AE shift possible)
Gain Normal -6 dB to 42 dB
Fine setting 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments
ISO 320 to 80,000
1-stop setting or 1/3-stop setting
Shutter Modes 3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan
Shutter Speed Range 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; CS: 59.94 Hz -250.70 Hz
29.97p: 1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; CS: 29.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz
23.98p/24p: 1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 23.97 Hz – 250.70 Hz
50i/50p: 1/50 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 1/25; CS: 50.00 Hz – 250.70 Hz
25p: 1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12; CS: 25.00 Hz – 250.70 Hz
Shutter Angle Settings 59.94i/59.94p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
29.97p: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 108, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
23.98p/24p: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
50i/50p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25
25p: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 75, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25
Iris (Aperture) Range EF Lens only and lens dependent

Focus

Focus Control Manual Focus/One-Shot AF/ Continuous AF
(AF is dependent on interchangeable lens)

Recording/Codec

Signal System NTSC and PAL
Compression 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
Maximum Bit rate 50Mbps (CBR)
Recording Options: Recording Options
Recording Media: CF Card (Type 1 Only); 2 Slots (Movie Files); UDMA supported
SD Card (Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported; MMC Cards are not supported
*Custom Picture Data and settings is not compatible with data from others Canon models
File Format MXF (OP-1a)
File System FAT 32
Maximum Clip Number 999 (per media)

Audio

Recording Format Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz
Built-in Microphone None
External Audio Inputs: 2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)
Recording Channel Selection: This is used to set the allocation of the audio channels:
CH1/CH2: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
CH1/CH1: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH1 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
CH2/CH2: The CH2 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
ALL CH/ALL CH: Signals obtained by mixing the CH1 and CH2 signals are allocated to the L and R output channels.
XLR Mic Trimming Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB
Limiter Available
Recording Level Adjustment Range – Infinity to +18dB
Phantom Power Available; +48V
Headphone Adjustment 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
Built-in Speaker None
1KHz Tone Available; -12, -18, or -20 dB

Features and Performance

Playback: Index Displays: Index Display, Normal, “OK Mark” Index, Check Mark Index, “Shot Mark” Index, Expand Index, Photo Index
Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Clip Jump (Forward and Backward), Skip Playback
Playback Functions: Inter-media Copy (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip); Clip Delete (Single Clip, All Clips, Last Clip)
Still Image Playback: index, single playback, erasure, protect
Special Recording Functions : Relay Recording*; Double-Slot Recording**; Copying between Media
* Not available during Slow Motion 50 Mbps recording
** Not available in combination with Slow and fast motion recording
Photo Recording Mode Available; Images captured to SD Card
Waveform Monitor Available; 2 Modes (Standard and RGB Component)
Vectorscope Available
Exposure/Focus Aids: Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern*, Magnify, Edge Monitor Focus Assist, Black and White Mode
*Can be output via the SDI or HDMI Jack (HD Only)
Interval Record:

Available; ability to set time interval and number of frames to record
Interval can be set in 25 levels ranging from 1 second to 10 minutes.
(1s/2s/3s/4s/5s/6s/7s/8s/9s/10s/15s/20s/30s/40s/50s/1m/2m/3m/4m/5m/6 m/7m/8m/9m/10m)
NTSC 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p/24.00p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9 frames
NTSC 59.94p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
PAL 50i/25p/50p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
Frame Record : Available; Records a set number of frames each time the record button is pressed
NTSC 59.94i/23.98p/24.00p: Selectable between 1, 3, 6, 9 frames
NTSC 59.94p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
PAL 50i/25p/50p: Selectable between 2, 6, 12 frames
Pre-Record Yes, 3 seconds cache (Audio and Video)
Scan Reverse: When using a Depth of Field Converter or other lens adapters it flips or reverses the image automatically so it is recorded correctly.
Time code *Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
*Drop frame works with NTSC models only and is not available in 24P
Time Code Modes Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame available
White Balance Kelvin Setting 2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments
White Balance Presets Daylight (5,400K); Tungsten (3,200K); Kelvin
White balance shift is available within Presets (-9 to +9)
Custom Picture Settings:
23 Custom Picture settings
A total of nine 9 Customized Pictures are available in the camera and up to 20 can be saved to an SD card
Custom pictures can be adjusted using the following settings and saved for later recall:
Gamma, Black, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level
Custom Pictures CP8 and CP9 ship with the following presets:
C8: Cinema – Suited for giving recorded media a film tone.
C9: EOS Standard – Used to match the quality of DSLR video shot in EOS standard mode
Custom Functions Available, 9 total functions
Custom Display Yes; LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized
Total of 27 display and icons that can be turned on and off
Assign Buttons 15; Can be assigned functions as desired (30 functions Available)
Color Bars Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected.
Minimum Subject Illumination 59.94 Hz Mode: 0.3 Lux
(f/1.2, 24 dB, 29.97p, 1/30 sec.)
50.00 Hz Mode: 0.25 Lux
(f/1.2, 24 dB, 25p, 1/25 sec.)
Sensitivity F9 (ISO 640 (0db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/59.94i mode)
F10 (ISO 640 (0db) 2000 lux, 89.9% Reflection, in 1080/50.00i mode)
S/N Ratio ISO 850, Using Canon Log Gamma) 54B (Typical, 1920×1080
Dynamic Range During Normal Shooting: 300%
*With Canon Log Gamma: 800%
*ISO 850 or above – gain 2.5dB or above

EVF

Type 0.52-inch Color (1,555,000 dots)
Viewing Angle Adjustment Available; Viewing Angle can be adjusted up and down 60°
Diopter Adjustment Range +2.0 to -5.5
EVF Adjustments Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Backlight (Normal or Bright)

LCD Monitor

Type Rotating 4 inch Wide Screen Color LCD Display (1,230,000 dots) on detachable
controller
Display Adjustments Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Backlight (Normal or
Bright)
Input/Output
HD/SD SDI Yes (with embedded audio);
HD 4:2:2(YCbCr) 1920×1080: 60i/50i, 1280×720: 60p/50p; SD 4:2:2 (YCbCr)
640×480: 60i/50i
BNC Connector, output only
SD-SDI:
NTSC 480i/PAL 576i: Compliant with SMPTE 259M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMPTE 272M
Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMPTE 12M
HD-SDI: (Compliant with SMPTE 292M)
1080i/720p: Compliant with SMPTE 292M
Embedded Audio: Compliant with SMPTE 299M
Time Code Standard: (VITC/LTC) SMPTE 12M
Time code In/Out Yes; BNC Connector (Input and Output)
Genlock Yes; BNC Connector (Input Only)
Adjustment range: -1023 to +1023
Synch Out Yes, BNC Connector
(1) HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) The HD standard analog component Y
signal with the black muted is output.
(2) HD-Y signals (HD-Y) Only the HD standard analog component Y signal is
output.
(3) Black burst signal The SD standard analog composite signal with the black
muted is output.
(4) Composite; The SD standard analog composite signals are output.
HDMI Yes (Type A)
Audio Input Terminal 2 – Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power
and Line Level)
Headphone Jack Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Terminals Available (Fully LANC Compatible)
Power
Power Terminal DC in on camera (no need for Dummy Battery)
Battery BP-9 Series
Compact Power Adapter CA-940