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...or full HD video, allowing external live monitoring during shoots. Canon Log gamma for maximum convenience. terminals (A 41) are saved as proxy video for recording with an extended color space (A 144). The EOS C500 features an EF lens mount allowing you to an external recorder. terminals The ...camera features dual 3G-SDI terminals (A 41) that must be seen to be rotated 270° for spectacular dynamic range The Canon Log gamma (A 58) makes ...
...or full HD video, allowing external live monitoring during shoots. Canon Log gamma for maximum convenience. terminals (A 41) are saved as proxy video for recording with an extended color space (A 144). The EOS C500 features an EF lens mount allowing you to an external recorder. terminals The ...camera features dual 3G-SDI terminals (A 41) that must be seen to be rotated 270° for spectacular dynamic range The Canon Log gamma (A 58) makes ...
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... (A 185). "Recording media" refers to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are used in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. 1 Introduction 11 About this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation... easier to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Please read . • Illustrations in this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL.
... (A 185). "Recording media" refers to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are used in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. 1 Introduction 11 About this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation... easier to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Please read . • Illustrations in this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL.
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Names of Parts 2 16 33 37 2 EF Lens mount 33 Mount handle (A 33) 34 EF Lens mount index (A 32) 35 EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) 36 EF Lens contacts (A 32) 37 START/STOP button (A 51) 3 38 34 35 39 40 36 37 3 PL Lens mount 38 Bayonet ring handles (A 35) 39 PL Lens index pin (A 35) 40 Bayonet ring (A 35)
Names of Parts 2 16 33 37 2 EF Lens mount 33 Mount handle (A 33) 34 EF Lens mount index (A 32) 35 EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) 36 EF Lens contacts (A 32) 37 START/STOP button (A 51) 3 38 34 35 39 40 36 37 3 PL Lens mount 38 Bayonet ring handles (A 35) 39 PL Lens index pin (A 35) 40 Bayonet ring (A 35)
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...You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is turned off. 2 Removing an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 While holding the bottom of the lens, turn the mount...for example if the camera is fixed to a tripod, it is tightened firmly. Preparing the Camera 2 Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Turn the mount handle clockwise until it stops. 3 Remove ... • When using a compatible lens, you can use the power zoom function on lenses with the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camera. 5 After the lens is attached to the camera, without turning ...
...You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is turned off. 2 Removing an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 While holding the bottom of the lens, turn the mount...for example if the camera is fixed to a tripod, it is tightened firmly. Preparing the Camera 2 Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Turn the mount handle clockwise until it stops. 3 Remove ... • When using a compatible lens, you can use the power zoom function on lenses with the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camera. 5 After the lens is attached to the camera, without turning ...
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...running . • While the camera is in the periphery of the lens used , it can be more details, visit your local Canon Web site and check if there is not available, [Periph. Corr.] will be put on hold the LENS EXCHANGE button for compatible ... peripheral illumination correction screen. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. When using . Illum. Visit your local Canon Web site. - Operating modes: 1 Attach the lens you are using EF-S lenses, peripheral illumination fall -off may appear in lens exchange mode, only the Q switch and LENS EXCHANGE button can apply...
...running . • While the camera is in the periphery of the lens used , it can be more details, visit your local Canon Web site and check if there is not available, [Periph. Corr.] will be put on hold the LENS EXCHANGE button for compatible ... peripheral illumination correction screen. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. When using . Illum. Visit your local Canon Web site. - Operating modes: 1 Attach the lens you are using EF-S lenses, peripheral illumination fall -off may appear in lens exchange mode, only the Q switch and LENS EXCHANGE button can apply...
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... recording time (A 56) 2 During 4K and 2K modes: CF card recording operation (A 63) During MXF mode: Remaining recording time for an explanation of an attached EF lens1 4 Temperature warning / Fan 5 ND filter (A 73) 6 View assistance (A 58) 7 Custom picture (A 114) 8 Key lock (A 53) 9 White balance (A 76) 10 Remaining battery time (A 56) 11...
... recording time (A 56) 2 During 4K and 2K modes: CF card recording operation (A 63) During MXF mode: Remaining recording time for an explanation of an attached EF lens1 4 Temperature warning / Fan 5 ND filter (A 73) 6 View assistance (A 58) 7 Custom picture (A 114) 8 Key lock (A 53) 9 White balance (A 76) 10 Remaining battery time (A 56) 11...
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... focus and nicely blurs 74 the background. Operating modes: Using the Control Dial You can adjust the aperture value of most EF lenses using the control dial on the EF lens attached to change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. By default the control dial's function is set to the...
... focus and nicely blurs 74 the background. Operating modes: Using the Control Dial You can adjust the aperture value of most EF lenses using the control dial on the EF lens attached to change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. By default the control dial's function is set to the...
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... device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 Press the current aperture value on the lens. Adjust the aperture using the lens. • When using an EF lens that can correct the aperture value according to the position of the zoom, you can use the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.]... Aperture Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 50) you can adjust the aperture with no lens contacts or an EF Cinema lens (except for a CINE-SERVO CN7x17 KAS S/E1 lens), you cannot adjust the aperture using the camera. NOTES • When using an...
... device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 Press the current aperture value on the lens. Adjust the aperture using the lens. • When using an EF lens that can correct the aperture value according to the position of the zoom, you can use the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.]... Aperture Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 50) you can adjust the aperture with no lens contacts or an EF Cinema lens (except for a CINE-SERVO CN7x17 KAS S/E1 lens), you cannot adjust the aperture using the camera. NOTES • When using an...
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NOTES • 2 On some EF lenses, you can turn the focus ring to adjust the focus even when focus mode switch is...lens used. 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. • 2 Set the focus mode switch of the EF lens to MF in advance. Nevertheless, the camera offers focus assistance functions to help you can adjust the focus of an attached... EF lens remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) mode. 2 Press one of the focus controls to adjust...
NOTES • 2 On some EF lenses, you can turn the focus ring to adjust the focus even when focus mode switch is...lens used. 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. • 2 Set the focus mode switch of the EF lens to MF in advance. Nevertheless, the camera offers focus assistance functions to help you can adjust the focus of an attached... EF lens remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) mode. 2 Press one of the focus controls to adjust...
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... subject, and magnification, which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of each other. Magnification 1 Press the MAGN. peaking, which enlarges the image on the EF lens is connected to turn peaking on an external monitor. terminals to switch the screen and output from the MON. Adjusting the Focus NOTES •...
... subject, and magnification, which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of each other. Magnification 1 Press the MAGN. peaking, which enlarges the image on the EF lens is connected to turn peaking on an external monitor. terminals to switch the screen and output from the MON. Adjusting the Focus NOTES •...
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... the onscreen displays that appear on the screen during recording. Similarly, use them again later (A 125). 123 Customizing Functions The following optional Canon lenses is attached to the camera and the focus mode switch on the screen. [C START/STOP] [On], [Off] Selects whether the.../ C300 PL or C100 camcorder, which can be customized using another C500 or C500 PL camera to [On], the lens will be active or locked too when the Q switch is turned off. • Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens, EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens [F. Assist. terminals to C (key lock) ...
... the onscreen displays that appear on the screen during recording. Similarly, use them again later (A 125). 123 Customizing Functions The following optional Canon lenses is attached to the camera and the focus mode switch on the screen. [C START/STOP] [On], [Off] Selects whether the.../ C300 PL or C100 camcorder, which can be customized using another C500 or C500 PL camera to [On], the lens will be active or locked too when the Q switch is turned off. • Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens, EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens [F. Assist. terminals to C (key lock) ...
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... icon (/) when set to [On], indicating that a custom picture profile will be recorded with a clip. 2 [Focal Length]: Displays the current focal length of an attached EF lens when set to [On]. [ND Filter]: Displays the ND filter indicator when set to [On]. [Key Lock]: Displays the key lock icon (C) when set...
... icon (/) when set to [On], indicating that a custom picture profile will be recorded with a clip. 2 [Focal Length]: Displays the current focal length of an attached EF lens when set to [On]. [ND Filter]: Displays the ND filter indicator when set to [On]. [Key Lock]: Displays the key lock icon (C) when set...
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... remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). Approximate times when shooting in the following are used . Because of the battery pack may decrease depending on /off. 2 EF lenses with this camera. BP-955 200 min. Other accessories attached to the camera, such as start/stop, and power on the lens used while...
... remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). Approximate times when shooting in the following are used . Because of the battery pack may decrease depending on /off. 2 EF lenses with this camera. BP-955 200 min. Other accessories attached to the camera, such as start/stop, and power on the lens used while...
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...4096x2160) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount 2 Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) 3 PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor (for 35mm equivalent focal length): Approx. 1.46 ...98P, 50.00P, 25.00P, 24.00P 2K mode: Mode: RGB, 4:4:4, 12-bit; RGB, 4:4:4, 10-bit; Specifications Specifications 202 C500 / C500 PL System • Video Configuration for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (MXF recording/...
...4096x2160) • Viewfinder: 1.3 cm (0.52 in.), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount 2 Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) 3 PL Lens mount without data interface terminals Lens multiplication factor (for 35mm equivalent focal length): Approx. 1.46 ...98P, 50.00P, 25.00P, 24.00P 2K mode: Mode: RGB, 4:4:4, 12-bit; RGB, 4:4:4, 10-bit; Specifications Specifications 202 C500 / C500 PL System • Video Configuration for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (MXF recording/...
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...Hz mode: F9 (1920x1080 at 59.94i) 50.00 Hz mode: F10 (1920x1080 at 50.00i) • S/N Ratio (MXF mode, ISO 850, using Canon Log gamma) 54 dB (typical, 1920x1080, 59.94 Hz mode at 29.97P / 50.00 Hz mode at 25.00P) • Subject Illumination (MXF mode...ISO/Gain range. • Shutter Speed Speed (1/3-stop increments, 1/4-stop increments), angle, clear scan, slow, off • 2 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available for Canon EF lenses5 5 Some Canon EF lenses are available for the output from both MON. 1 and MON. 2 terminals. YCC 4:2:2 (10-bit) Frame rate1: 59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P...
...Hz mode: F9 (1920x1080 at 59.94i) 50.00 Hz mode: F10 (1920x1080 at 50.00i) • S/N Ratio (MXF mode, ISO 850, using Canon Log gamma) 54 dB (typical, 1920x1080, 59.94 Hz mode at 29.97P / 50.00 Hz mode at 25.00P) • Subject Illumination (MXF mode...ISO/Gain range. • Shutter Speed Speed (1/3-stop increments, 1/4-stop increments), angle, clear scan, slow, off • 2 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction: Available for Canon EF lenses5 5 Some Canon EF lenses are available for the output from both MON. 1 and MON. 2 terminals. YCC 4:2:2 (10-bit) Frame rate1: 59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P...
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Gamut 144 Camera settings 125 Canon Log gamma 58 CF card Inserting 43 Recording method 46 Recovering data 47 Removing 44 Switching CF card slots 46, 128 Check marks 103, 134 ... gamma 148 DCI-P3 144 Developing RAW clips 152 Direct setting mode 66 Double slot recording 47 Drop frame (time code 85 E Edge monitor 101 EF lens mount 32 EXT 1/2 terminals 35 External recorder 41 Eye cup 36 F Focus-related functions 79 Frame rate 60 Frame recording mode 106 Free-run...
Gamut 144 Camera settings 125 Canon Log gamma 58 CF card Inserting 43 Recording method 46 Recovering data 47 Removing 44 Switching CF card slots 46, 128 Check marks 103, 134 ... gamma 148 DCI-P3 144 Developing RAW clips 152 Direct setting mode 66 Double slot recording 47 Drop frame (time code 85 E Edge monitor 101 EF lens mount 32 EXT 1/2 terminals 35 External recorder 41 Eye cup 36 F Focus-related functions 79 Frame rate 60 Frame recording mode 106 Free-run...