Canon EOS C100 Professional Video Camera Announced

Canon EOS C100 Professional Video Camera features include:

• New Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• Exceptional Low Light Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range
• Canon Log Gamma and Wide DR Gamma
• Multiple Recording Modes and Frame Rates
• Full Manual Control and Focusing Aids
• Compact and Ergonomic Design
• One-Shot AF and Push Auto Iris
• High Resolution EVF and Integrated LCD Display
• Removeable Hand Grip with XLR Inputs and Built-in Stereo Microphone
• AVCHD File Based Recording to SD Cards
• HDMI Out with Time Code
• Remote Terminal

Canon EOS C100 Professional Video Camera

Features and Specifications

Specifications

Standard Definition or High Definition
High Definition
Power Supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack: BP-955), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Recording/Codec
Signal System: NTSC and PAL
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Color Space: 4:2:2
Maximum Bit Rate: 24Mbps
Canon Log Gamma: Available
File Format: AVCHD
Recording Options:

Mode	Resolution	Frame Rate
24 Mbps LPCM	1920 x1080	60i/PF30/PF24/24p 50i/PF25
24 Mbps	1920 x1080	60i/PF30/PF24/24p 50i/PF25
17 Mbps	1920 x1080	60i/PF30/PF24/24p 50i/PF25
7 Mbps	1440 x1080	60i/PF30/PF24/24p 50i/PF25

Audio
24 Mbps Mode: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz

All Other Modes: Dolby Digital AC3

Built-in Microphone: L/R

External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)

External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)

Recording Channel Selection:

This is used to set the allocation of the audio channels:

CH1/CH2: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

CH1/CH1: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH1 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

CH2/CH2: The CH2 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.

ALL CH/ALL CH: Signals obtained by mixing the CH1 and CH2 signals are allocated to the L and R output channels.

XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB, +6dB or +12 dB

Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB

Phantom Power: Available; +48V

Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting

1KHz Tone: Available: Available; -12, -18, or -20 dB
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel) equivalent to Super 35mm

Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal); 6.4 ?m cell pitch

Scanning System: Progressive

Number of Sensors: 1

Filter: RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)

Imaging Processor: DIGIC DV III
Effective Pixels
Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
Total Pixels
Approx. 9.84 megapixels (4206 x 2340)
Max. Movie Recording Time
(1) Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
(2) Number of slots: 2
Note: Movie and photo recording is enabled. Also, custom pictures (20 files) and settings of data such as menus can be recorded.
Recording media operation results: A list of cards that can be used for recording will be provided separately.
Clips of 59.94 Hz and 50.00 Hz modes cannot be stored together on a single media device.
The maximum continuous recording time is 12 hours. When this time has elapsed, recording will stop automatically. When continuous recording is performed, data is divided up in 2 GB files. When 50 files are recorded for 1 clip, recording will stop automatically.

	Recording bit rate (Variable Bit Rate)
	1920 x 1080 recording		1440 x 1080 recording
Memory capacity	24 Mbps (*1)	17 Mbps	7 Mbps
2GB	10 minutes	15 minutes	35 minutes
4GB	20 minutes	30 minutes	1 hour 10 minutes
6GB	30 minutes	45 minutes	1 hour 45 minutes
8GB	40 minutes	1 hour 00 minutes	2 hours 20 minutes
12GB	1 hour 5 minutes	1 hour 30 minutes	3 hours 35 minutes
16GB	1 hour 25 minutes	2 hours 05 minutes	4 hours 45 minutes
32GB	2 hours 55 minutes	4 hours 10 minutes	9 hours 35 minutes
64GB	5 hours 55 minutes	8 hours 20 minutes	19 hours 10 minutes
(*1) Same for 24 Mbps LPCM recording. Note: If recording is performed continuously for 12 hours, recording will stop automatically. The recording will not be started automatically.

Lens
Interchangeable: EF mount for compatibility EF, EF-S and EOS Cinema lens systems (non-PL).
Focusing System
Manual; One-Shot AF
Autofocus system is available; AF is dependent on interchangeable lenses
Max. Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec.
ISO Range
3200 to 20,000 in 1-step and 1/3-step increments
ND Filter Settings
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops
White Balance
AWB, Kelvin setting (setting range: 2000K to 15000K), daylight, tungsten, set A, set B
Frame Rate
NTSC: 60i, 30p, 24p
PAL: 50i, 25p
Minimum Illumination
59.94 Hz: 0.3 lux
50 Hz: 0.25 lux
Illumination Correction
Available
Genlock Terminal
N/A
HD/SD-SDI Terminal
N/A
Timecode Terminals
N/A
Viewfinder
0.24-inch (0.61 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio
Equivalent to approx. 1.555 million dots (960 x RGB x 540), 100% field of view ratio
LCD Screen (Monitor Unit)
3.5-inch (8.8 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio
Equivalent to approx. 922,000 dots (640 x RGB x 480), 100% field of view ratio
Microphone
Stereo (electret condenser microphone)
Recording Media
SD Card x2 (Video, Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data*, Clip

Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported; MMC Cards are not supported

*Custom Picture Data and settings is not compatible with data from others Canon models
USB Terminal
mini-B, Hi-Speed USB
Video Terminal
3.5 mm 4-pole mini jack out only
Audio Terminal
2 - Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level) in Handle unit
HDMI Terminal
Yes (Type A) Time code can be superimposed
AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
WFT Terminal
N/A
Operating Temperature Range
Performance requirements: 0°C to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
Operating requirements: 0°C to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
C100 (Body plus Thumb Rest):
Approx. 5.3 x 6.7 x 5.1 in (135 x 170 x 129 mm)
C100 (Body plus Grip):
Approx. 7.2 x 6.7 x 5.1 in (182 x 170 x 129 mm)
C100 (Body plus Thumb Rest plus handle):
Approx. 5.6 x 11.1 x 9.3 in (142 x 281 x 236 mm)
C100 (Body plus Grip plus handle):
Approx. 7.2 x 11.1 x 9.3 in (182 x 281 x 236 mm)
Weight (not including lens)
Main Unit:
C100 Body: Approx. TBA lb. / TBA g
Grip: Approx. 8.1 oz. / 230 g
Handle Unit: Approx. TBA oz. / TBA g
BP-955 Battery: 7.8 oz / 220g
SD Cards x 2: 0.14 oz / 4g