| Image Sensor |
|
| Effective Pixels |
3840 x 2160 pixels
Approx. 8.29 megapixels |
| Total Pixels |
4206 x 2340 pixels
Approx. 9.84 megapixels |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS (single-panel), equivalent to Super 35mm |
| Sensor Size |
24.6 x 13.8mm |
| Effective screen size: |
6.4 x 6.4µm pixel pitch |
| Scanning System |
Progressive |
| Number of Sensors |
1 |
| Filter |
RGB Primary Colour Filter (Bayer array) |
| Imaging Processor |
DIGIC DV III |
| Lens System |
|
| Interchangeable Lens System |
Choice of PL or EF mount camera bodies for compatibility with a wide variety of lens systems |
| ND Filter |
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, and 6 stops |
| Iris Ring |
Iris Dial located on camera body for use with EOS EF lenses with electronic iris control |
| Exposure and Metering |
|
| Exposure Modes |
Manual |
| Manual Gain |
Normal setting -6dB to 30dB |
| ISO |
320 to 20000 |
| Shutter 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: 59.94Hz - 250.70Hz |
| 29.97p: |
1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops;
SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15;
CS: 29.97Hz - 250.70Hz |
| 23.98p / 24p: |
1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops;
SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25;
CS: 50.00Hz - 250.70Hz |
| 50i / 50p: |
1/50 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops;
SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25;
CS: 50.00Hz - 250.70Hz |
| 25p: |
1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops;
SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12;
CS: 25.00Hz - 250.70Hz |
| Shutter Angle Settings |
59.94i / 59.94p: |
360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 |
| 29.97p: |
360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 108, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25 |
| 23.98p / 24p: |
360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.40, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 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 |
| Focus |
|
| Focus System |
Manual |
| Autofocus System |
Not available |
| Recording / Codec |
|
| Signal System |
NTSC and PAL |
| Compression |
8-bit MPEG-2 Long GOP |
| Colour Space |
4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording |
| Maximum Bit Rate |
50Mbps (CBR) |
| Canon Log Gamma |
Available |
| Recording Options |
| Mode |
Resolution |
Frame Rate |
50Mbps (CBR)
4:2:2 422P @ HL |
1920 x 1080 |
59.94i / 29.97p / 23.98p
50i / 25p True 24 (24.00) |
| 1280 x 720 |
59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p
50p / 25p True 24 (24.00) |
35Mbps (VBR)
4:2:0 MP @ HL |
1920 x 1080 |
59.94i / 29.97p / 23.98p
50i / 25p |
| 1280 x 720 |
59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p
50p / 25p |
25Mbps (CBR)
4:2:0 MP @ H14 |
1440 x 1080 |
59.94i / 29.97p / 23.98p
50i / 25p |
|
| Recording Time |
| Card Capacity |
Bit Rate |
| CF Card |
50Mbps |
35Mbps |
25Mbps |
| 2GB |
5 minutes |
5 minutes |
10 minutes |
| 4GB |
10 minutes |
10 minutes |
10 minutes |
| 8GB |
20 minutes |
25 minutes |
40 minutes |
| 16GB |
40 minutes |
55 minutes |
80 minutes |
| 32GB |
80 minutes |
110 minutes |
155 minutes |
| 64GB |
160 minutes |
225 minutes |
310 minutes |
|
| Recording Media |
CF Card (Type 1 only); 2 Slots (Movie files); UDMA supported
SD Card (Still images, custom picture data*, clip metadata and menu settings)
SD / SDHC / SDXC supported; MMC cards are not supported
* Custom picture data and settings are not compatible with data from others Canon models |
| File Format |
MXF (OP-1a) |
| Maximum Clip Number |
999 (per media) |
| Audio |
|
| Recording Format |
Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-bit; 48kHz |
| Built-in Microphone |
None |
| External Audio Inputs |
2 - XLR inputs (Auto and manual level settings) |
| Recording Channel Selection |
Two Channel Recording |
| XLR Mic Trimming |
Available; -12dB, -6dB, 0dB or +12dB |
| Recording Level Adjustment Range |
Infinity to +18dB |
| Phantom Power |
Available; +48V |
| Headphone Adjustment |
16 settings; volume is muted at lowest setting |
| 1KHz Tone |
Available; -12, -18 or -20dB |
| 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 |
| Slow and Fast Motion Recording |
| Mode |
Playback rate |
Record rate |
50Mbps
1920 x 1080 |
29.97p / 23.98p / 24.00p |
1 - 30 |
| 50i / 25p |
1 - 25 |
50Mbps
1280 x 720 |
59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 24.00p |
1 - 60 |
| 50p / 25p |
1 - 50 |
35Mbps
1920 x 1080 |
29.97p / 23.98p / 24.00p |
1 - 30 |
| 50i / 25p |
1 - 25 |
35Mbps
1280 x 720 |
59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 24.00p |
1 - 60 |
| 50p / 25p |
1 - 50 |
25Mbps
1440 x 1080 |
29.97p / 23.98p |
1 - 30 |
|
| Special Recording Functions |
Relay Recording*; Double-Slot Recording**; Copying between Media
* Not available during slow motion 50Mbps recording
** Not available in combination with slow and fast motion recording |
| Photo Recording |
Available; Images captured to SD Card (1920 x 1080) |
| Waveform Monitor |
Available |
| 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; 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 / 6m / 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 |
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 |
Regen, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame available |
| White Balance |
Available; 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 9 customized pictures are available in the camera and up to 20 can be saved to a SD card
Custom Pictures CP7, CP8 and CP9 ship with the following preset
C7: Video.C - Intended for recording media for playback on consumer TVs. The setting minimizes noise in the dark areas and improves contrast by tightening up on black
C8: Cine.V - Suited for giving recorded media a film tone
C9: Cine.F - Used for when recorded media will be transferred to film |
| Custom Functions |
Available, 9 total functions |
| Custom Display |
Yes; LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized
Total of 27 display options can be turned on and off |
| Assign Buttons |
15; Can be assigned functions as desired (30 functions available) |
| Colour Bars |
Colour bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU or ARIB standards can be selected |
| Dynamic Range |
Up to 800% with Canon Log Gamma and ISO 850 (+2.5dB) and above
* ISO 850 or above - gain 2.5dB or above |
| EVF |
|
| Type |
0.52-inch Colour (1,555,000 dots) |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Viewing Angle Adjustment |
Available; Viewing angle can be adjusted up and down 60° |
| Diopter Adjustment Range |
+2.0 to -5.5 |
| Field of View Coverage |
100% |
| EVF Adjustments |
Brightness, Contrast, Colour and Backlight (Normal or bright) |
| Display |
|
| Type |
Rotating 4-inch Wide Screen Colour LCD Display (1,230,000 dots) on detachable controller |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Field of View Coverage |
100% |
| Display Adjustments |
Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness and Backlight (Normal or bright) |
| Input / Output |
|
| HD / SD SDI |
Yes (With embedded audio) |
| HD: |
4:2:2 (YCbCr)
1920 x 1080: 60i / 50i,
1280 x 720: 60p / 50p; |
| SD: |
4:2:2 (YCbCr)
640 x 480: 60i / 50i
BNC Connector, output only |
| NTSC 480i / PAL 576i: |
Compliant with SMTPE 259M |
| Embedded audio: |
Compliant with SMTPE 272M |
| Time code standard: |
(VITC / LTC) SMTPE 12M |
| Time Code In / Out |
Yes; BNC Connector (Input and output) |
| Genlock |
Yes; BNC Connector |
| Adjustment range |
-1023 to +1023 |
| Synch Out |
Yes; BNC Connector
HD tri-level signal (HD Sync)
HD-Y signals (HD-Y)
Black Burst signal
Composite |
| HDMI |
Yes (Type A) |
| Audio Input Terminal |
2 - Balanced 3-pin XLR
(Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level)
3.5mm Microphone terminal |
| Headphone Jack |
Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Remote Terminal |
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 |
| Accessories |
|
| Tripod Adapter |
Canon TA-100 |
| Tripod Adapter Base |
Canon TB-1 |
| Wi-Fi Adapter |
Canon WFT-E6A |
| Other |
|
Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Body + Thumb Rest
Approx. 5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0in. (133 x 179 x 177mm)
Body + Grip
Approx. 6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0in. (174 x 179 x 177mm)
Body + Monitor Unit
Approx. 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4in. (185 x 249 x 187mm)
Body + Handle unit + Monitor unit
Approx. 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9in. (185 x 284 x 301mm) |
| Main Unit Weight |
Body: |
Approx. 3.6lb. (1630g) |
| Grip: |
Approx. 8.1oz. (230g) |
| Handle unit: |
Approx. 6.3oz. (180g) |
| Total Equipped Weight |
Approx. 6.0lb. (2720g)*
Approx. 6.4lb. (2900g)**
* Weight includes the grip, monitor unit, BP-955, 2x CF cards
** Weight includes the grip, monitor unit, Handle Unit, BP-955, 2x CF cards |
| Temperature and Humidity |
Performance requirements: |
0°C to 40°C,
85% (Relative humidity) |
| Operating requirements: |
-5°C to 45°C,
60% (Relative humidity) |
| Language Support |
English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian |
| Time and Date |
Automatic Calendar range January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2031 selectable in American, Japanese and European Date formats |
| World Clock |
World Clock support - UTC time setting: |
Setting range from +14:00 to -12:00 |
