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... Subpart B of Part 15 of an accident. Use only the same type of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL / CA-940N / CG-940 identification plate is used as the inside of batteries are designed to comply with the instructions, may... Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL ...
... Subpart B of Part 15 of an accident. Use only the same type of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL / CA-940N / CG-940 identification plate is used as the inside of batteries are designed to comply with the instructions, may... Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL ...
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... or when unused for long periods of Avid Technology, Inc. Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" 4 refers to the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL and all its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •...
... or when unused for long periods of Avid Technology, Inc. Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" 4 refers to the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL and all its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •...
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...85 megapixels (4096x2160) and offers a center resolution of 46 different combinations. Furthermore, thanks to match your shots with Canon Log gamma. The EOS C500 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you may want . HD recordings are two CF card slots, when one without interruption when you...camera offers you to the video configuration of your needs from the Canon Cinema Lens series and EF Lens series. When recording in mind. Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. The...
...85 megapixels (4096x2160) and offers a center resolution of 46 different combinations. Furthermore, thanks to match your shots with Canon Log gamma. The EOS C500 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you may want . HD recordings are two CF card slots, when one without interruption when you...camera offers you to the video configuration of your needs from the Canon Cinema Lens series and EF Lens series. When recording in mind. Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. The...
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...100), the color of any multi-camera shooting setup. Software for aiding the production workflow The Cinema RAW Development software, which allows multiple C500 / C500 PL cameras to use the MIC terminal for stop motion animation). You can use the same settings, or embedded in the recording itself (A ... often-used menu settings in your recordings, record a certain number of frames every time you even more creative control over your local Canon Web site, can develop the 4K RAW data recorded with custom picture settings (A 114), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver...
...100), the color of any multi-camera shooting setup. Software for aiding the production workflow The Cinema RAW Development software, which allows multiple C500 / C500 PL cameras to use the MIC terminal for stop motion animation). You can use the same settings, or embedded in the recording itself (A ... often-used menu settings in your recordings, record a certain number of frames every time you even more creative control over your local Canon Web site, can develop the 4K RAW data recorded with custom picture settings (A 114), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver...
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...The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL. Please read . • Illustrations in this... manual. Conventions Used in the manual are used in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. "CF card" refers to CF cards ...
...The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL. Please read . • Illustrations in this... manual. Conventions Used in the manual are used in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. "CF card" refers to CF cards ...
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... 1 and 2 (A 41) 31 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 92) 32 GRIP terminal This terminal is the same as the grip unit connection terminal on the C300 / C300 PL or C100 camcorder.
... 1 and 2 (A 41) 31 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 92) 32 GRIP terminal This terminal is the same as the grip unit connection terminal on the C300 / C300 PL or C100 camcorder.
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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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...-clockwise. 2 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camera and the dust cap to the camera. Then, connect cable number 1 (with the PL lens index pin on the handle unit. Even if the [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Attaching the Monitor Unit 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2... cap and remove any dust caps from the accessory shoe. Further ahead you will find details about using non-Canon lenses, peripheral illumination will not be corrected. clockwise to [Off]. 3 Attaching a PL Lens 35 1 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring counter- Use the attachment base at ...
...-clockwise. 2 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camera and the dust cap to the camera. Then, connect cable number 1 (with the PL lens index pin on the handle unit. Even if the [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Attaching the Monitor Unit 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2... cap and remove any dust caps from the accessory shoe. Further ahead you will find details about using non-Canon lenses, peripheral illumination will not be corrected. clockwise to [Off]. 3 Attaching a PL Lens 35 1 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring counter- Use the attachment base at ...
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... to change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the control dial on the camera or on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead. 2 Select [ISO/Gain] and then press SET. NOTES • You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom ... gain using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, respectively. [w Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Control Dial] 2 [Iris], 3 [Off] Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A ...
... to change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the control dial on the camera or on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead. 2 Select [ISO/Gain] and then press SET. NOTES • You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom ... gain using the Wi-Fi Remote application. 1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, respectively. [w Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Control Dial] 2 [Iris], 3 [Off] Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A ...
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...procedure below to set to [Iris] in focus and nicely blurs 74 the background. When you have attached the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100 to the camera, you are assigning the function to the control dial on the lower left of the screen. • When [~ Camera Setup... function assigned to change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Available aperture values will appear on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead. 2 Select [Iris] and then press SET. 2 Adjusting the Aperture 2 Adjusting the Aperture You can adjust the aperture ...
...procedure below to set to [Iris] in focus and nicely blurs 74 the background. When you have attached the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100 to the camera, you are assigning the function to the control dial on the lower left of the screen. • When [~ Camera Setup... function assigned to change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Available aperture values will appear on the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead. 2 Select [Iris] and then press SET. 2 Adjusting the Aperture 2 Adjusting the Aperture You can adjust the aperture ...
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... default, buttons 10 to 15 have no assignable function set. * Assignable button 7 is usable only when you attach the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100. 3 Select the desired function and then press SET. • If you selected [User Setting (NONE)], the menu will change and then press SET...
... default, buttons 10 to 15 have no assignable function set. * Assignable button 7 is usable only when you attach the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100. 3 Select the desired function and then press SET. • If you selected [User Setting (NONE)], the menu will change and then press SET...
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... clips recorded on an SD card. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the - To perform other C500 and C500 PL cameras. NOTES • About changing custom picture related settings using the remote controller. - While the remote controller is set in the camera (A 116). - Adjusting...
... clips recorded on an SD card. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the - To perform other C500 and C500 PL cameras. NOTES • About changing custom picture related settings using the remote controller. - While the remote controller is set in the camera (A 116). - Adjusting...
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...exactly as they appear on the screen. [C START/STOP] [On], [Off] Selects whether the START/STOP button will be customized using another C500 or C500 PL camera to shoot 3D, this setting is set to [On], the lens will retract fully when the camera is set to the GRIP terminal....Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.] [Reverse], [Normal] Changes the direction of the adjustment when operating the control dial on the grip unit of the following optional Canon lenses is set to match your shooting style and needs. B&W] [Both], [Magnify], [Peaking], [Off] Automatically switches the screen and output from the...
...exactly as they appear on the screen. [C START/STOP] [On], [Off] Selects whether the START/STOP button will be customized using another C500 or C500 PL camera to shoot 3D, this setting is set to [On], the lens will retract fully when the camera is set to the GRIP terminal....Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.] [Reverse], [Normal] Changes the direction of the adjustment when operating the control dial on the grip unit of the following optional Canon lenses is set to match your shooting style and needs. B&W] [Both], [Magnify], [Peaking], [Off] Automatically switches the screen and output from the...
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... can check the settings by using a USB card reader to access the SD card on it, they will restart. Loading Camera Settings from other C500 / C500 PL cameras can be used with the settings saved on the SD card, the screen will turn black momentarily and the camera will be replaced. •...camera settings. Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you can save those settings at a later date or on another C500 or C500 PL camera so that you can use that camera in the various menus, you adjust custom picture settings and settings in that same exact way.
... can check the settings by using a USB card reader to access the SD card on it, they will restart. Loading Camera Settings from other C500 / C500 PL cameras can be used with the settings saved on the SD card, the screen will turn black momentarily and the camera will be replaced. •...camera settings. Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you can save those settings at a later date or on another C500 or C500 PL camera so that you can use that camera in the various menus, you adjust custom picture settings and settings in that same exact way.
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... operated • White Balance Custom white balance (two sets, A and B), color temperature setting (2,000K to 15,000K); Specifications Specifications 202 C500 / C500 PL System • Video Configuration for 35mm equivalent focal length): Approx. 1.46 (when the horizontal resolution is 4096 or 2048) Approx. 1.53... resolution is 3840 or 1920) • ND Filter: Built-in .), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount 2 Canon EF mount compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (MXF recording/playback) 50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL) 1920x1080:...
... operated • White Balance Custom white balance (two sets, A and B), color temperature setting (2,000K to 15,000K); Specifications Specifications 202 C500 / C500 PL System • Video Configuration for 35mm equivalent focal length): Approx. 1.46 (when the horizontal resolution is 4096 or 2048) Approx. 1.53... resolution is 3840 or 1920) • ND Filter: Built-in .), approx. 1,555,000 dots, 100% coverage • Lens Mount 2 Canon EF mount compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (MXF recording/playback) 50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL) 1920x1080:...
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... Terminal Proprietary connector for the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter • GRIP Terminal Same as the grip unit connection terminal on the C300 / C300 PL or C100 camcorder Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power consumption (For each mode, viewfinder/LCD screen normal...
... Terminal Proprietary connector for the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter • GRIP Terminal Same as the grip unit connection terminal on the C300 / C300 PL or C100 camcorder Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power consumption (For each mode, viewfinder/LCD screen normal...
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... grading 22, 148 P Peaking 80 Peripheral illumination correction 34 Phantom power (microphone 93 Photos Copying custom picture files 164 Deleting 162 Protecting 163 Viewing 161 PL lens mount 35 Playback Clips 128 Photos 161 Power supply 23 POWER switch 26 Pre-recording mode 110 R RAW 60 Rear panel 57 Rec run...
... grading 22, 148 P Peaking 80 Peripheral illumination correction 34 Phantom power (microphone 93 Photos Copying custom picture files 164 Deleting 162 Protecting 163 Viewing 161 PL lens mount 35 Playback Clips 128 Photos 161 Power supply 23 POWER switch 26 Pre-recording mode 110 R RAW 60 Rear panel 57 Rec run...