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COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL Systems. This device complies with class B limits in accordance with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that to copyright... generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in Subpart B of Part 15 of an accident. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Use of shielded cable is subject to...
COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL Systems. This device complies with class B limits in accordance with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that to copyright... generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in Subpart B of Part 15 of an accident. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Use of shielded cable is subject to...
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... Logo is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S. 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. • Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... Logo is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S. 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. • Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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.... 4K, 2K and MXF modes In 4K and 2K modes, the camera outputs image data for your recordings amazing dynamic range. The EOS C500 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you can record MXF files on the lens used in MXF mode, you to use these MXF files as Material ... CMOS sensor that can use over 60 high-quality lenses from 23.98P up to suit your shooting conditions (A 32). 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 10.1-cm (4-in 4K or 2K mode, you can output YCC...
.... 4K, 2K and MXF modes In 4K and 2K modes, the camera outputs image data for your recordings amazing dynamic range. The EOS C500 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you can record MXF files on the lens used in MXF mode, you to use these MXF files as Material ... CMOS sensor that can use over 60 high-quality lenses from 23.98P up to suit your shooting conditions (A 32). 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 10.1-cm (4-in 4K or 2K mode, you can output YCC...
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... call up those functions with the press of frames at a set interval (ideal 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). Pro-level connectivity In addition to the 3G-SDI terminals ...control to deliver the "look" you even more freedom to control many aspects of frames every time you more creative control over your local Canon Web site, can attach the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to -access personal menu (My Menu, A 30). Remote operation via...
... call up those functions with the press of frames at a set interval (ideal 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). Pro-level connectivity In addition to the 3G-SDI terminals ...control to deliver the "look" you even more freedom to control many aspects of frames every time you more creative control over your local Canon Web site, can attach the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to -access personal menu (My Menu, A 30). Remote operation via...
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... 40 Connecting to Record 51 Recording 51 Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 54 Onscreen Displays 55 Rear Panel Displays 57 Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset 58 Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance) 58 Using the Internal Cooling Fan 59 Video Configuration: Type of the CF Card Slots 43...
... 40 Connecting to Record 51 Recording 51 Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 54 Onscreen Displays 55 Rear Panel Displays 57 Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset 58 Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance) 58 Using the Internal Cooling Fan 59 Video Configuration: Type of the CF Card Slots 43...
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...to Appear on an External Monitor 149 9 Developing RAW Clips 150 System Requirements 150 Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows) 150 Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Mac OS) 151 Viewing the Software Instruction Manual 151 Saving MXF Clips to a Computer... 153 System Requirements 153 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) 154 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 156 ...
...to Appear on an External Monitor 149 9 Developing RAW Clips 150 System Requirements 150 Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows) 150 Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Mac OS) 151 Viewing the Software Instruction Manual 151 Saving MXF Clips to a Computer... 153 System Requirements 153 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) 154 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 156 ...
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... Post-production ᕡ ᕢ CF card HD recording 3G-SDI connection RAW data ᕡ External 4K recorder RAW recording Full-quality data ᕣ Cinema RAW Development ᕥ Color grading ᕤ EDL Proxy data NLE MXF data Supplied plugin ᕡ Shoot in 4K mode (A 60) and record 4K... CF card into the camera to record an MXF clip simultaneously with the 4K RAW data (A 63). ᕣ Develop the RAW data using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150) to generate fullquality data. • You can also generate proxy data with the software. ᕤ Transfer the MXF file...
... Post-production ᕡ ᕢ CF card HD recording 3G-SDI connection RAW data ᕡ External 4K recorder RAW recording Full-quality data ᕣ Cinema RAW Development ᕥ Color grading ᕤ EDL Proxy data NLE MXF data Supplied plugin ᕡ Shoot in 4K mode (A 60) and record 4K... CF card into the camera to record an MXF clip simultaneously with the 4K RAW data (A 63). ᕣ Develop the RAW data using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150) to generate fullquality data. • You can also generate proxy data with the software. ᕤ Transfer the MXF file...
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...-CDL. This step requires equipment compatible with the ACES Workflow Post-production 22 RAW Open EXR 3G-SDI data output External 4K recorder RAW recording Cinema RAW Development (ACES) IDT Color grading ASCCDL MON. 2 output ACES proxy10 Inverse ASC- Refers to the table used for converting data from the MON. 2 terminal...
...-CDL. This step requires equipment compatible with the ACES Workflow Post-production 22 RAW Open EXR 3G-SDI data output External 4K recorder RAW recording Cinema RAW Development (ACES) IDT Color grading ASCCDL MON. 2 output ACES proxy10 Inverse ASC- Refers to the table used for converting data from the MON. 2 terminal...
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... you must enable it outward along with each color space. When checking the output, you must be compatible with Canon RAW files. or 2K-Compatible External Recorder When you use this camera to make 4K or 2K recordings, you ... the external recorder, make 4K recordings, the external recorder must connect the camera to conserve the camera's power. Refer to Canon's Web site for the latest information on how to record. * To make a test recording first to the external recorder's... a 4K- terminals to a 4K- or 2K-Compatible External Recorder Connecting to DCI-P3+ or Cinema Gamut.
... you must enable it outward along with each color space. When checking the output, you must be compatible with Canon RAW files. or 2K-Compatible External Recorder When you use this camera to make 4K or 2K recordings, you ... the external recorder, make 4K recordings, the external recorder must connect the camera to conserve the camera's power. Refer to Canon's Web site for the latest information on how to record. * To make a test recording first to the external recorder's... a 4K- terminals to a 4K- or 2K-Compatible External Recorder Connecting to DCI-P3+ or Cinema Gamut.
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...*, save your recordings regularly (A 153), especially after the clip is recorded. Failure to [On]. In such case, you can use the software Cinema RAW Development to develop RAW clips recorded with the video signal that increases every time a clip is activated. With the [w Other Functions] >...using the [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [Clip Name] > [Title Prefix] and [Number Setting] settings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following apply. - Canon shall not be recorded as a running counter that is illuminated in advance using the 3G-SDI terminals (in 4K and 2K modes) or HD/SD...
...*, save your recordings regularly (A 153), especially after the clip is recorded. Failure to [On]. In such case, you can use the software Cinema RAW Development to develop RAW clips recorded with the video signal that increases every time a clip is activated. With the [w Other Functions] >...using the [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [Clip Name] > [Title Prefix] and [Number Setting] settings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following apply. - Canon shall not be recorded as a running counter that is illuminated in advance using the 3G-SDI terminals (in 4K and 2K modes) or HD/SD...
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.... terminal or the HD/SD SDI you can press the button to enable the view assistance function. Recording Video Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset The Canon Log gamma setting makes full use of the newly developed image sensor to offer spectacular dynamic range. 58 You can... CF card CF card [/ CINEMA Locked] setting - - [On] [Off] [On] [Off] Picture setting Canon Log gamma Canon Log gamma with or without a LUT applied CINEMA preset settings with Canon Log gamma Based on custom picture settings CINEMA preset settings with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance) When Canon Log gamma is only applied ...
.... terminal or the HD/SD SDI you can press the button to enable the view assistance function. Recording Video Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset The Canon Log gamma setting makes full use of the newly developed image sensor to offer spectacular dynamic range. 58 You can... CF card CF card [/ CINEMA Locked] setting - - [On] [Off] [On] [Off] Picture setting Canon Log gamma Canon Log gamma with or without a LUT applied CINEMA preset settings with Canon Log gamma Based on custom picture settings CINEMA preset settings with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance) When Canon Log gamma is only applied ...
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...& 4K1K RAW fast motion recording. You can set [Mode] to [RAW], [ 12-bit] or [ 10-bit]. This recording mode can covert it using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150). This recording mode uses the YCC color space, 4:2:2 color sampling, and has a 10-bit bit depth. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] ... video/full HD video (side-cropped). 12-bit 10-bit Standard recording modes for 50.00 Hz recordings). When you develop the clip using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150), you can be used with slow & fast motion recording HRAW (A 108) when you plan to 100P (for 2K clips...
...& 4K1K RAW fast motion recording. You can set [Mode] to [RAW], [ 12-bit] or [ 10-bit]. This recording mode can covert it using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150). This recording mode uses the YCC color space, 4:2:2 color sampling, and has a 10-bit bit depth. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] ... video/full HD video (side-cropped). 12-bit 10-bit Standard recording modes for 50.00 Hz recordings). When you develop the clip using the Cinema RAW Development software (A 150), you can be used with slow & fast motion recording HRAW (A 108) when you plan to 100P (for 2K clips...
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... position of the zoom, you cannot adjust the aperture using the camera. NOTES • When using an EF lens with no lens contacts, such as a Canon Cinema Lens, you can use the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting to close the aperture in 1/8-stop increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest...
... position of the zoom, you cannot adjust the aperture using the camera. NOTES • When using an EF lens with no lens contacts, such as a Canon Cinema Lens, you can use the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting to close the aperture in 1/8-stop increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest...
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... selected file appears next to edit the file. To perform other C500 and C500 PL cameras. You can save the whole set in the camera or ... one of the procedures in the following describes when to use the preset files. [C8: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for clips recorded...picture-related settings (A 117) for processing in post-production. [C9: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLR camera with its settings to your preference, you selected. Remove...
... selected file appears next to edit the file. To perform other C500 and C500 PL cameras. You can save the whole set in the camera or ... one of the procedures in the following describes when to use the preset files. [C8: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for clips recorded...picture-related settings (A 117) for processing in post-production. [C9: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLR camera with its settings to your preference, you selected. Remove...
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... default values and then press SET. • Select [NEUTRAL] to reset to neutral default values (equivalent to not using custom picture settings at all) or [CINEMA] or [EOS Std.] if you wish to perform.
... default values and then press SET. • Select [NEUTRAL] to reset to neutral default values (equivalent to not using custom picture settings at all) or [CINEMA] or [EOS Std.] if you wish to perform.
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...[Cine 2]: Use [Cine 1] for a gamma curve that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps you record an MXF clip or take a photo with a cinema-like feel and cinema-like picture. [Canon Log]: Applies a logarithmic gamma curve for a particular recording. [w Other Functions] [Add / File] [To Clip] ... [On] [To Photo] ... [On... default settings are still applied to the picture. [Gamma] The gamma curve changes the overall look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors). Requires image processing in post-production...
...[Cine 2]: Use [Cine 1] for a gamma curve that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps you record an MXF clip or take a photo with a cinema-like feel and cinema-like picture. [Canon Log]: Applies a logarithmic gamma curve for a particular recording. [w Other Functions] [Add / File] [To Clip] ... [On] [To Photo] ... [On... default settings are still applied to the picture. [Gamma] The gamma curve changes the overall look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors). Requires image processing in post-production...
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... color space that require ACES color space. [~ Camera Setup] [Color Space] [BT. 709] Visual range BT. 709 DCI-P3 DCI-P3+ Cinema Gamut DCI-P3+ has good color reproduction of the camera's sensor. Selecting the Color Space Selecting the Color Space 142 You can select the color...Color space developed by adjusting the intensity. Because this setting with workflows that is compatible with each color space. Cinema Gamut. When checking the output, you can use it for the DCI workflow just by Canon and based on the specific characteristics of subjects with sRGB specifications.
... color space that require ACES color space. [~ Camera Setup] [Color Space] [BT. 709] Visual range BT. 709 DCI-P3 DCI-P3+ Cinema Gamut DCI-P3+ has good color reproduction of the camera's sensor. Selecting the Color Space Selecting the Color Space 142 You can select the color...Color space developed by adjusting the intensity. Because this setting with workflows that is compatible with each color space. Cinema Gamut. When checking the output, you can use it for the DCI workflow just by Canon and based on the specific characteristics of subjects with sRGB specifications.
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... (A 146). 143 Off MON. 2 Terminal output Color space Gamma BT. 709 Canon Log DCI-P3+ Canon Log Cinema Gamut Canon Log BT. 709 BT. 709 Wide DR DCI Canon Log BT. 709 DCI-P3+ Wide DR DCI Canon Log BT. 709 Cinema Gamut Wide DR DCI Canon Log ACES ACESproxy10 1 Refers to the ACESproxy10 setting of the MON.
... (A 146). 143 Off MON. 2 Terminal output Color space Gamma BT. 709 Canon Log DCI-P3+ Canon Log Cinema Gamut Canon Log BT. 709 BT. 709 Wide DR DCI Canon Log BT. 709 DCI-P3+ Wide DR DCI Canon Log BT. 709 Cinema Gamut Wide DR DCI Canon Log ACES ACESproxy10 1 Refers to the ACESproxy10 setting of the MON.
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... - The following are the minimum requirements. Refer to decompress it . Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows) Installing Cinema RAW Development 1 Double-click crdw-*****.zip, the file that contains the file crdw***.exe. 2 Select your area. 3 Select your local Canon Web site to download the software and receive the latest information on a separate...
... - The following are the minimum requirements. Refer to decompress it . Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows) Installing Cinema RAW Development 1 Double-click crdw-*****.zip, the file that contains the file crdw***.exe. 2 Select your area. 3 Select your local Canon Web site to download the software and receive the latest information on a separate...
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... Installation has completed successfully appears. 7 Click Next and then click Finish. 151 Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development 1 From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Cinema RAW Development > Uninstall Cinema RAW Development. • A confirmation screen appears. 2 Click OK to begin the ... appear on using the software, refer to Trash. Windows: 1 From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Cinema RAW Development > Cinema RAW Development Instruction Manual. 2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view the file. Developing RAW Clips ...
... Installation has completed successfully appears. 7 Click Next and then click Finish. 151 Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development 1 From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Cinema RAW Development > Uninstall Cinema RAW Development. • A confirmation screen appears. 2 Click OK to begin the ... appear on using the software, refer to Trash. Windows: 1 From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Cinema RAW Development > Cinema RAW Development Instruction Manual. 2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view the file. Developing RAW Clips ...