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FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to excessive heat such as the disconnect ... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of an accident. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK...
FCC NOTICE Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to excessive heat such as the disconnect ... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of an accident. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK...
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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. • ...
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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... of 20,0002 - The articulated monitor unit can be believed! 1 Varies depending on a CF card. In 2K mode, the camera outputs up to 80,000. Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with the discerning professional in .) LCD screen with 100% coverage ensures that you can compose...
... of 20,0002 - The articulated monitor unit can be believed! 1 Varies depending on a CF card. In 2K mode, the camera outputs up to 80,000. Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with the discerning professional in .) LCD screen with 100% coverage ensures that you can compose...
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... is recorded as audio and time code signals. This helps make a smooth transition to be recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple C500 / C500 PL cameras to use the MIC terminal for microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug or the two XLR audio input terminals (with phantom... DPX. Software for aiding the production workflow The Cinema RAW Development software, which can be downloaded from your local Canon Web site, can be part of any multi-camera shooting setup. The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you more freedom to control many aspects of a single button. ...
... is recorded as audio and time code signals. This helps make a smooth transition to be recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple C500 / C500 PL cameras to use the MIC terminal for microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug or the two XLR audio input terminals (with phantom... DPX. Software for aiding the production workflow The Cinema RAW Development software, which can be downloaded from your local Canon Web site, can be part of any multi-camera shooting setup. The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you more freedom to control many aspects of a single button. ...
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...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 ... Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller 49 Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application 50 Preparing the System for MXF Mode 64 Changing Main Camera Functions with the ACES Workflow 22 2. Recording 51 Recording Video 51 Preparing to a 4K- Button 66 Using the Direct Setting Mode 66 Shutter...
...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 ... Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller 49 Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application 50 Preparing the System for MXF Mode 64 Changing Main Camera Functions with the ACES Workflow 22 2. Recording 51 Recording Video 51 Preparing to a 4K- Button 66 Using the Direct Setting Mode 66 Shutter...
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...89 Reference Video Signal Output 90 Time Code Signal Output 91 Recording Audio 92 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera 92 Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals 93 Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals 94 Adjusting the Audio Level from the... MIC Terminal 95 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 96 Using Metadata 97 Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility 97 Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote 98 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 99 Recording Color Bars 99 Recording an Audio ...
...89 Reference Video Signal Output 90 Time Code Signal Output 91 Recording Audio 92 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera 92 Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals 93 Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals 94 Adjusting the Audio Level from the... MIC Terminal 95 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 96 Using Metadata 97 Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility 97 Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote 98 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 99 Recording Color Bars 99 Recording an Audio ...
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Saving and Loading Camera Settings 125 Saving Camera Settings to a Computer 154 Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows) 154 Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 155 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 156 7. Additional Information 167 Menu Options 167 Displaying the Status Screens 178 Troubleshooting 185 List ...
Saving and Loading Camera Settings 125 Saving Camera Settings to a Computer 154 Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows) 154 Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 155 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 156 7. Additional Information 167 Menu Options 167 Displaying the Status Screens 178 Troubleshooting 185 List ...
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... 11 About this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: ... to make them easier to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to an SD or SDHC memory card. "SD card" refers to Troubleshooting...in the manual are used in this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL.
... 11 About this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: ... to make them easier to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual show the Canon EOS C500 camera with a still camera. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to an SD or SDHC memory card. "SD card" refers to Troubleshooting...in the manual are used in this Manual Thank you use the camera and retain it for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL.
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...Running Mode During MXF mode, you can find the function by performing the procedure in your recordings. Setting the Time Code While recording, the camera can select in the operating mode (the two icons left of the dividing bar) and system priority (the three icons to the right ... > [Time Code] > [Run] 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. During 4K and 2K modes, the running regardless of the camera s operation. [Regen.]: The camera will read the selected CF card and the time code will continue from an initial value you selected [Preset] and would like to Turning...
...Running Mode During MXF mode, you can find the function by performing the procedure in your recordings. Setting the Time Code While recording, the camera can select in the operating mode (the two icons left of the dividing bar) and system priority (the three icons to the right ... > [Time Code] > [Run] 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. During 4K and 2K modes, the running regardless of the camera s operation. [Regen.]: The camera will read the selected CF card and the time code will continue from an initial value you selected [Preset] and would like to Turning...
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Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2) Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camera. power cord) BP-955 Battery Pack (incl. Monitor Unit Handle Unit Body Cap1 Supplied Accessories 13 Battery Charger CG-940 (incl. terminal cover) Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap CA-940N Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Tripods WFT Attachment Bracket2 1 Comes pre-attached to the camera. 2 Used to secure the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, when it is attached to the camera.
Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2) Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camera. power cord) BP-955 Battery Pack (incl. Monitor Unit Handle Unit Body Cap1 Supplied Accessories 13 Battery Charger CG-940 (incl. terminal cover) Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap CA-940N Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Tripods WFT Attachment Bracket2 1 Comes pre-attached to the camera. 2 Used to secure the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, when it is attached to the camera.
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4K Workflow Overview 4K Workflow Overview The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera. Operating modes: 21 Recording Post-production ᕡ ᕢ CF card HD recording 3G-SDI connection RAW data ᕡ External 4K recorder RAW recording Full-quality ... Associated plugin ᕡ Shoot in 4K mode (A 60) and record 4K RAW data using an external recorder connected to the camera's 3G-SDI terminals (A 41). ᕢ Insert a 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...
4K Workflow Overview 4K Workflow Overview The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera. Operating modes: 21 Recording Post-production ᕡ ᕢ CF card HD recording 3G-SDI connection RAW data ᕡ External 4K recorder RAW recording Full-quality ... Associated plugin ᕡ Shoot in 4K mode (A 60) and record 4K RAW data using an external recorder connected to the camera's 3G-SDI terminals (A 41). ᕢ Insert a 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...
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...the compact power adapter. The indicator will draw power from the power outlet. 2 Preparations 23 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camera using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack*. If you can check the remaining ..., refer to Battery Pack (A 193). • Charged battery packs continue to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that is a malfunction with this camera. Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using one (A 194). CHARGE indicator ባ 0-34%: Flashes once per second 35-69%: Flashes twice per second...
...the compact power adapter. The indicator will draw power from the power outlet. 2 Preparations 23 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camera using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack*. If you can check the remaining ..., refer to Battery Pack (A 193). • Charged battery packs continue to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that is a malfunction with this camera. Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using one (A 194). CHARGE indicator ባ 0-34%: Flashes once per second 35-69%: Flashes twice per second...
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... cover. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to check the approximate remaining battery charge. Checking the Remaining Battery Charge When the camera is turned off, use one of the arrow and open 24 the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert the battery pack all the way into ...the direction of the following methods to OFF. 2 Slide the BATT. For batteries compatible with Intelligent System, press the CHECK button. When the camera is turned on, you can check the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen...
... cover. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to check the approximate remaining battery charge. Checking the Remaining Battery Charge When the camera is turned off, use one of the arrow and open 24 the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert the battery pack all the way into ...the direction of the following methods to OFF. 2 Slide the BATT. For batteries compatible with Intelligent System, press the CHECK button. When the camera is turned on, you can check the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen...
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...-940N Compact Power Adapter. 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Connect the compact power adapter's DC plug to the DC IN terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. Preparing the Power Supply Press the BATT. Depending on .... Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it and then use the camera until the battery pack is recyclable. INFO button while the camera is on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed accurately. • Repeatedly charging and discharging...
...-940N Compact Power Adapter. 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Connect the compact power adapter's DC plug to the DC IN terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. Preparing the Power Supply Press the BATT. Depending on .... Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it and then use the camera until the battery pack is recyclable. INFO button while the camera is on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed accurately. • Repeatedly charging and discharging...
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CAMERA mode MEDIA mode: Allows you to open the MON./3G-SDI terminal cover, open the cover to play back recordings made on the camera Set the Q switch to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch. 26 To turn off the camera Set the Q switch to OFF. To turn on a CF card. Preparing the Power Supply Turning the Camera On and Off The camera has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) mode for mode. • If a message appears prompting you to shoot in 4K or 2K mode.
CAMERA mode MEDIA mode: Allows you to open the MON./3G-SDI terminal cover, open the cover to play back recordings made on the camera Set the Q switch to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch. 26 To turn off the camera Set the Q switch to OFF. To turn on a CF card. Preparing the Power Supply Turning the Camera On and Off The camera has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) mode for mode. • If a message appears prompting you to shoot in 4K or 2K mode.
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... field you can start the clock and close the menu. The default setting is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. When the camera's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. Operating modes: 1 Push the joystick up /down or turn the SELECT dial to change... the rest of the fields in lithium battery (A 195) and set , the [Date/Time] screen will need to set the date and time of the camera before you can also change the time zone. 5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to start using it...
... field you can start the clock and close the menu. The default setting is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. When the camera's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. Operating modes: 1 Push the joystick up /down or turn the SELECT dial to change... the rest of the fields in lithium battery (A 195) and set , the [Date/Time] screen will need to set the date and time of the camera before you can also change the time zone. 5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to start using it...
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.... 5 Press SET to change it to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. Changing the Language The default language of the camera is English. Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can change the language and then press the MENU button...
.... 5 Press SET to change it to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. Changing the Language The default language of the camera is English. Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can change the language and then press the MENU button...
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...down to see other menu items. • A Ð mark next to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many of the camera's functions can also register frequently used menu settings in the menu. Operating modes: 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu opens with the orange ...selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous time the menu was closed (unless the camera was turned off). 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4....
...down to see other menu items. • A Ð mark next to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many of the camera's functions can also register frequently used menu settings in the menu. Operating modes: 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu opens with the orange ...selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous time the menu was closed (unless the camera was turned off). 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4....
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... press SET twice. • The menu setting you can use the remote controller's up/down/left/right/SET buttons in the same way as the camera's joystick. • You can press the button to close the menu. Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] (A 111), you selected to... grayed out. • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camera, you registered will now appear under the My Menu submenu for easy access. Using the Menus 5 Push the joystick right or press SET. • The...
... press SET twice. • The menu setting you can use the remote controller's up/down/left/right/SET buttons in the same way as the camera's joystick. • You can press the button to close the menu. Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] (A 111), you selected to... grayed out. • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camera, you registered will now appear under the My Menu submenu for easy access. Using the Menus 5 Push the joystick right or press SET. • The...
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..., eye cup, etc. NOTES • Be careful not to touch the lens mount or any way the cooling fan's air vents. Your camera is nothing if not versatile and you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions. IMPORTANT • When attaching/removing ...a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Minimal configuration Configuration with monitor and handle for the camera such as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in any components inside the lens mount area. • Replace the body cap to...
..., eye cup, etc. NOTES • Be careful not to touch the lens mount or any way the cooling fan's air vents. Your camera is nothing if not versatile and you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions. IMPORTANT • When attaching/removing ...a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Minimal configuration Configuration with monitor and handle for the camera such as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in any components inside the lens mount area. • Replace the body cap to...