Instruction Manual
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...However, there is required to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL / CA-940N / CG-940 identification plate is used as the inside of shielded cable is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...B digital device, pursuant to copyright laws. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. FCC NOTICE HD Camcorder, EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO ...
...However, there is required to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL / CA-940N / CG-940 identification plate is used as the inside of shielded cable is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...B digital device, pursuant to copyright laws. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. FCC NOTICE HD Camcorder, EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO ...
Instruction Manual
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... OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all servicing to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL and all its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. • Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are provided for your outlet, consult...
... OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all servicing to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL and all its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. • Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are provided for your outlet, consult...
Instruction Manual
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... your shots. When using the supplied Canon XF Utility software. Additionally, the rear panel will ensure a tight and comfortable fit. The EOS C300 features an EF lens mount, allowing you to use relay recording (A 46). The EOS C300 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you to use ... you more creative control over your recordings is equipped with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300/C300 PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of using double slot recording (A 46) lets you ...
... your shots. When using the supplied Canon XF Utility software. Additionally, the rear panel will ensure a tight and comfortable fit. The EOS C300 features an EF lens mount, allowing you to use relay recording (A 46). The EOS C300 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you to use ... you more creative control over your recordings is equipped with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300/C300 PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of using double slot recording (A 46) lets you ...
Instruction Manual
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...pack (A 188). Added and improved functionality Other functions include the option to add metadata (A 96) and, using the edge monitor (A 100). Canon Log gamma for microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug or the two XLR audio input terminals (with professional cinematography in the same...so that you monitor the image through live view and remotely control the focus, shutter speed, ISO speed/gain and other C300 / C300 PL camcorders in the recording itself. Custom functions (A 123) and custom onscreen displays (A 123) give the camcorder the functionality of a single button...
...pack (A 188). Added and improved functionality Other functions include the option to add metadata (A 96) and, using the edge monitor (A 100). Canon Log gamma for microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug or the two XLR audio input terminals (with professional cinematography in the same...so that you monitor the image through live view and remotely control the focus, shutter speed, ISO speed/gain and other C300 / C300 PL camcorders in the recording itself. Custom functions (A 123) and custom onscreen displays (A 123) give the camcorder the functionality of a single button...
Instruction Manual
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...media" refers to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: ... to Troubleshooting (A 176). 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C300/C300 PL. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to a CompactFlash (CF) card. Please read . • Illustrations in the manual show the...
...media" refers to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: ... to Troubleshooting (A 176). 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C300/C300 PL. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to a CompactFlash (CF) card. Please read . • Illustrations in the manual show the...
Instruction Manual
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Names of Parts # 16 32 $ 33 39 34 40 35 41 36 37 38 42 32 START/STOP button (A 51) 33 # EF Lens mount index (A 32) 34 # EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) 35 # Lens release button (A 32) 36 # EF Lens lock pin (A 32) 37 # EF Lens mount (A 32) 38 # EF Lens contacts (A 32) 39 $ PL Lens mount (A 36) 40 $ Bayonet ring handles (A 36) 41 $ PL Lens index pin (A 36) 42 $ Bayonet ring (A 36)
Names of Parts # 16 32 $ 33 39 34 40 35 41 36 37 38 42 32 START/STOP button (A 51) 33 # EF Lens mount index (A 32) 34 # EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) 35 # Lens release button (A 32) 36 # EF Lens lock pin (A 32) 37 # EF Lens mount (A 32) 38 # EF Lens contacts (A 32) 39 $ PL Lens mount (A 36) 40 $ Bayonet ring handles (A 36) 41 $ PL Lens index pin (A 36) 42 $ Bayonet ring (A 36)
Instruction Manual
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... handle unit. 3 Tighten the monitor unit's lock screw. 4 Connect the monitor unit's cables to the camcorder. • Align the Î marks on the handle unit. PL lens index pin Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit You can attach the monitor unit to the accessory shoe on the camcorder or that on... ring counter-clockwise. 2 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camera and the dust cap to the lens. Preparing the Camcorder $ Attaching a PL Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring 36 counter-clockwise to remove the body cap and remove...
... handle unit. 3 Tighten the monitor unit's lock screw. 4 Connect the monitor unit's cables to the camcorder. • Align the Î marks on the handle unit. PL lens index pin Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit You can attach the monitor unit to the accessory shoe on the camcorder or that on... ring counter-clockwise. 2 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camera and the dust cap to the lens. Preparing the Camcorder $ Attaching a PL Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring 36 counter-clockwise to remove the body cap and remove...
Instruction Manual
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....), continue instead with the one of the procedures in the following describes when to use the preset files. [C7: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of the selected file, continue to [Standard... appropriate color matrix that nevertheless do not require post-production processing. [C9: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for processing in the...- Files in the camcorder and SD card. To perform other C300 and C300 PL camcorders. icon or [Off] if no file is set to step 4.
....), continue instead with the one of the procedures in the following describes when to use the preset files. [C7: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of the selected file, continue to [Standard... appropriate color matrix that nevertheless do not require post-production processing. [C9: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for processing in the...- Files in the camcorder and SD card. To perform other C300 and C300 PL camcorders. icon or [Off] if no file is set to step 4.
Instruction Manual
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... custom picture settings and settings in the various menus, you can 124 use that camcorder in that same exact way. Loading Camera Settings from other C300 / C300 PL camcorders can load those settings on the SD card, the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will be used with the settings saved...] or [Menu+/] and then press SET. • Selecting [Menu] will save menu settings and [Menu+/] will save those settings at a later date or on another C300 or C300 PL camcorder so that lists the camera settings. If the SD card already has camera settings on a computer.
... custom picture settings and settings in the various menus, you can 124 use that camcorder in that same exact way. Loading Camera Settings from other C300 / C300 PL camcorders can load those settings on the SD card, the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will be used with the settings saved...] or [Menu+/] and then press SET. • Selecting [Menu] will save menu settings and [Menu+/] will save those settings at a later date or on another C300 or C300 PL camcorder so that lists the camera settings. If the SD card already has camera settings on a computer.
Instruction Manual
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...) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount # Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) $ PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor: approx. 1.53 (for reference purposes only. • # Iris: ... -6 dB to 30 dB (3-dB increments), 33 dB4 to 42 dB4 (3-dB increments), 0 dB to 15,000 K); Specifications Specifications 192 C300 / C300 PL System • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; two preset settings (daylight, 5,400 K2 and incandescent lamp, 3,200...
...) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount # Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) $ PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor: approx. 1.53 (for reference purposes only. • # Iris: ... -6 dB to 30 dB (3-dB increments), 33 dB4 to 42 dB4 (3-dB increments), 0 dB to 15,000 K); Specifications Specifications 192 C300 / C300 PL System • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; two preset settings (daylight, 5,400 K2 and incandescent lamp, 3,200...
Instruction Manual
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... 82 P PAL 59 Peaking 78 Peripheral illumination correction 34 Phantom power (microphone 92 Photos Copying custom picture files 156 Deleting 154 Protecting 155 Viewing 153 PL lens mount 36 Playback Clips 127 Photos 153 Power supply 23 POWER switch 26 Pre-recording mode 110 Push auto iris 71 R Rear panel 57...
... 82 P PAL 59 Peaking 78 Peripheral illumination correction 34 Phantom power (microphone 92 Photos Copying custom picture files 156 Deleting 154 Protecting 155 Viewing 153 PL lens mount 36 Playback Clips 127 Photos 153 Power supply 23 POWER switch 26 Pre-recording mode 110 Push auto iris 71 R Rear panel 57...