Canon EOS C300 Mark III
Specifications
Canon EOS C300 Mark III
Specifications
4K/120fps
Super 35mm CMOS sensor with low noise
Dual Gain Output
16+ stops of dynamic range
Internal 4K Cinema RAW Light recording
Efficient RAW file onto CFexpress
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
Sensor
Super 35mm CMOS sensor
System
RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array)
Sensor Modes
Super 35 mm / Super 16 mm (Crop)
Total Pixels
Approx. 9.6 megapixels (4206 x 2280)
Effective Pixels
Approx. 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160): When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160): When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Effective Sensor Screen Size
Super 35 mm;
26.2 x 13.8 mm (29.6 mm on the diagonal): When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
24.6 x 13.8 mm (28.2 mm on the diagonal): When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Dynamic Range
Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16+ stops**
Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops**
Wide DR: 800% (at ISO 400)
**At ISO800/Dual Gain Output: On
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC DV7
Lens
Lens Mount
Canon EF Mount.
PL mount via PM-V1 Accessory.
B4 mount via MO-4E / MO-4P Adapters.
Lens Magnification factor (for EF Mount lenses, including Cinema Primes)
Super 35 mm;
4096 x 2160 (RAW), 4096 x 2160, or 2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 1.460
3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 1.534
Super 16 mm (Cropped);
2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 2.920
1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 3.069
Changeable Lens Mount
Yes, User changeable to EF with Cinema Lock or PL Mount
Peripheral illumination correction
Yes (dependent on lens used)
ND filter
Up to 10 stops via built in ND filter system (in extended mode)
Focus control
EF Mount: Via lens, wireless control or wired remote (dependent on lens used)
PL Mount: Only Cine Servo lenses
Iris control (EF mount lenses)
Via body, grip, wireless control or wired remote.
1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or FINE control.
Possible to maintain constant F-number during zoom.
Cooke/I Technology Support
Yes, with Frame Sync support (PL Mount Only)
Anamorphic Lens Support
Yes, 2x / 1.8x / 1.3x
Image stabilization system
Optical depending on lens used, Digital 5-Axis IS for non-IS lenses. Combination of Optical IS and Digital IS to give combined 5-Axis IS
Recording
Internal Recording
CFexpress card x2 for Cinema RAW Light or XF-AVC / MXF, SD card for XF-AVC Proxy recording.
SD card also used for Photo Storage (Up to 4096 x 2160), CP setting transfer and firmware update.
Recording time (Cfexpress card, 512GB) Approx.
Cinema RAW Light: | 4096 X 2160: 1 Gbps: 64 Mins |
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2048 X 1080: 250 Mbps 256 Mins | |
XF-AVC/MXF: | 4096 X 2160: 810 Mbps 79 Mins / 410 Mbps 156 Mins |
2048 X 2160: 310 Mbps 207 Mins / 160 Mbps 401 Mins |
Recording Formats
Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-AVC (MXF) ALL-I or Long GOP
System Frequency/ Frame Rates
59.94Hz mode (59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P)
50.00Hz mode (50.00P / 50.00i / 25.00P)
24.00Hz mode (24.00P)
Cinema RAW Light Bit Rate/Bit Depth (PAL)
4096 X 2160: 50.00P, 1 Gbps 10-bit/25.00P, 1Gbps 12-bit
2048 X 1080: 50.00P, 250Mbps 10-bit/25.00P 250 Mbps 12-bit
XF-AVC Recording Bit Rate/ Sampling (PAL)
4096 X 2160/3840 X 2160: 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 10-BIT 810 Mbps/25.00P YCC 4:2:2 10-bit 410 Mbps
2048 X 1080/1920 X 1080: 50.00P YCC 4:2:2 10-BIT 310 Mbps/25.00P YCC 4:2:2 10-bit 160 Mbps
XF-AVC Proxy Recording Bit Rate/ Sampling (PAL) To SD Card
2048 X 1080: 50.00P, YCC 4:2:0 8-bit 35 Mbps/25.00P, YCC 4:2:0 8-bit 24 Mbps Long GOP
Slow/Fast motion
Yes
Cinema RAW Light: 4096 x 2160: 12 - 120 FPS / 2048 x1080 / 12 -120 FPS
XF-AVC: 4096 x 2160: 12 - 120 FPS / 2048 x1080 / 1920 x 1080 (2K/Super 16mm) 12 ‑ 180 FPS
Proxy files: Recorded at same frame rate
Interval Record
No
Frame Record
No
Pre Record (cache record)
Yes, 3 seconds
Relay Recording
Yes
Double Slot (simultaneous) Recording
Yes
Scan Reverse
Yes
HD->SD conversion
No
Digital Teleconverter
1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, Off
Photo storage media
SD/SDHC memory card
Photo Recording Size
4096x2160 / 3840x2160 / 2048x1080 / 1920x1080
System
Wave Form Monitor
Yes. Via MON, SDI OUT, VIDEO or HDMI Terminals
Line Display/Line and Spot/Line Select/Field Display/RGB Display/YPrPb. HDR PQ/HLG output supported.
False Colour Display (Exposure Indication)
Yes. Via MON, SDI OUT, VIDEO or HDMI Terminals
Colour Bars
SMPTE, EBU and ARIB colour bars available. See the menu.
Peaking
Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable)
Zebra
Level 1; Level 2; Both
Output via SDI or HDMI
Markers
On/Off selectable: center, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, and rectangular marker. Colour selectable, yellow, blue, green, red, black, gray or white.
EVF
Built- In EVF
No
Optional EVF Accessory
Yes. OLED Electronic Viewfinder, EVF-V50 or EVF-V70
Inputs/Outputs
Audio in
2x 3-pin XLR Inputs, 1x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (input only, powered)
XLR Input 1 / 2 on camera body. XLR Input 2 / 3 via optional Expansion Unit EU-V2
Headphone output
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output only, Camera Body).
Video monitor output
MON: 1x 3G-SDI BNC terminal (output only, Camera Body).
HDMI
HDMI connector (type A) (output only, Camera Body).
USB
Yes, Input only, Camera Body. (GP-E2 connection)
SDI output
1x 12G-SDI BNC terminal, 4K to 2K/FHD conversion available (output only, Camera Body)
Time code
BNC jack (input/output, Camera Body).
Genlock
Yes, with optional Expansion Unit EU-V1 and EU-V2. BNC jack (input only/also serves as SYNC OUT connector)
Sync
BNC jack (Output only/also serves as GENLOCK connector)
Component out
No
AV terminal
No
DC Output
Yes, requires optional EU-V2 or EU-V3 accessories.
EU-V2: 24V/2A via Fischer 3-pin output / 50W D-Tap output
EU-V3: 12V/2A via Hirose 4-pin output
DC input
XLR 4-pin jack, 11.5 -20V
Remote Control Terminal
REMOTE A connector 2.5 mm stereo jack (input only)
REMOTE B connector Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422) with optional EU-V1 / EU-V2 / EU-V3
Wireless Control Terminal
Yes
Lens terminal
Yes, with optional EU-V2. 12-pin jack
Ethernet terminal
Yes, with optional EU-V1 and EU-V2. Ethernet connector (RJ45) (supports 1000 BASE-T)
IP Streaming & Control
Yes, via Ethernet/Wi-Fi connection.
9 Mbps/4 Mbps:1920 X 1080 (59.94p/59.94i/ 50.00p/50.00i) optional EU-V1 or EU-V2 required.
Canon XC Protocol supported.
Canon Browser Remote supported.
LUT input
Yes, available for monitoring or applied directly to recordings. Compatible with .CUBE LUT files
Video connector
Canon’s proprietary specification (special 13-pin jack) for LM-V2 Monitor or optional EVF-V70 viewfinder or LM-V1 monitor
Tally Signal
Yes, requires optional EU-V3.
REC Tally Out / REC Trigger In via Hirose 4-pin terminal
Return Signal Input
Yes, requires optional EU-V3.
1x BNC terminal input (supporting 3G/HD-SDI signals)
Return output destinations: VIDEO / EVF-V50 / MON / HDMI / SDI OUT
Misc.
Tally lamp
Yes
Custom Dial
Yes
Smartphone Application Support
Canon Multi-Camera Control / Browser Remote Control
Exposure
Exposure metering
Manual exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting and ND filter setting, Push Auto Iris, Auto Iris
Exposure Compensation
Yes
Auto Exposure mode
Auto Iris with compatible lenses
Push Auto Iris
Yes, EF model all compatible lenses, PL Version compatible Canon Cine Servo lenses only with 12-pin connection on optional EU-V2 / EU-V3
Exposure Lock
No
Auto Gain Control setting
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
1-Stop Display: [100], 160(*), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, [51200,102400]
[---] Displayed when ISO speed expansion is ON. (*) Displayed when ISO speed expansion is OFF
1/3 Stop Display: [100,125], 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500,3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000, 25600, [32000, 40000, 51200, 64000, 80000, 102400]
[---] When ISO speed expansion is ON.
Auto Focus System (EF Mount)
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF
AF Frame Sizes (EF Mount)
Large; size equivalent to approx. 20% (vertical) x 25% (horizontal) of the image display range
Small; size equivalent to approx. 20% (vertical) x 8% (horizontal) of the image display range
Selectable AF point over 80% horizontal/80% vertical (approx.) of sensor
Auto Focus Modes (EF Mount)
One-Shot AF, Continuous AF and AF-Boosted MF. All modes take effect when the AF/MF switch of the EF lens is at the AF setting.
One-Shot AF, Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF
Face Detection AF (EF Version Only)
Yes, supporting frame rates up to 120p.
Face Priority or Face Only modes available.
Focus Guide
EF version: All compatible Canon EF lenses, Canon Cine Servo Lenses
Gain setting
[-6dB, -3dB], -2dB(*), 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 27dB,
30dB, 33dB, 36dB, 39dB, 42dB, [45dB,48dB,51dB,54dB]
[---] Displayed when ISO speed expansion is ON. (*) Displayed when ISO speed expansion is OFF.
When ISO speed expansion is ON: between -2 dB and 54 dB
When ISO speed expansion is OFF: Any value from -2 dB to 42 dB in 0.5 dB increments can be set.
Shutter
Control Modes
Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)
Shutter speed
1/3 stop: 1/12 to 1/1600, 1/2000 (24 settings)
1/4 stop: 1/12 to 1/1700. 1/2000 (31 settings)
Shutter Angle
11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Slow Shutter (SLS)
1/12, 1/15 or 1/30 depending on frame rate
Clear Scan
24.00 Hz* to 250.40 Hz
(*) The frequency will differ depending on the frame rate setting.
Custom Picture
Stored Configurations
C1: BT.709 Wide DR
C2: Canon Log 2
C3: Canon Log 3
C4: PQ
C5: HLG
C6: BT.709 Standard
C7: EOS Standard
C8: EOS Neutral
C9: Canon 709
C10 - C20: User Defined
Colour matrix
Neutral: Accurate colour reproduction
Production Camera: Colour reproduction for use in movie production
Video: Color reproduction equivalent to C300/500 CP-OFF (for commercial cameras)
Master Pedestal
-50 to +50
Master Black
Adjustable for each channel RGB -50 to +50 plus Master Black -50 to +50
Black Gamma
Adjustable Level -50 to +50, Range -20 to +50 and Point -20 to +50
Low Key Saturation
Adjustable: -50 to +50
Knee
Point -50 to +109, Slope -35 to +50, Saturation -10 to +10
Sharpness
Adjustment for Level, H Detail Freq., Coring, HV Detail Balance, Limit, Select, Knee Aperture and Level dependent sharpness
Noise reduction
Off, On (1 to 12)
Skin detail
Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Area, Luminance. 32 steps
Selective Noise Reduction
Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Area, Luminance.
Colour matrix
Phase, Gain and RGB adjustment, in tandem with Gamma selection
White balance
AWB, USER setting (setting range: 2000K to 15000K/ -20CC to
+20CC), daylight, tungsten, settings (A/B)
Colour correction
Area selection / area revision of two areas
Setup level
-50 to +50 On/Off
Wi-Fi & GPS Specifications
Wi-Fi (Optional Accessory)
(1) WPS [Wi-Fi Protected Setup] (push-button system, PIN code system)
(2) Manual setup
(3) Search for access points
Open system, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES, Auto /manual
GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
Latitude/Longitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
White Balance
Auto
Yes
Preset
Daylight (5400K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K-15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B
White Balance Matching
Yes, for previous models
White Balance Shift
Yes. -9 to +9 (Daylight and Tungsten only)
Black balance
Black balance adjustment
Yes
Time code
Count up system
Regen, RecRun, Free Run, External, Hold (Drop frame available for some frame rates)
Start value setting
“00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable
Audio
Recording
Linear PCM (24-bit / 48kHz), 4 channels
Accessories
Supplied
Camera Grip GR-V1, Thumb rest, Mic holder unit [w/ M4 screw], LCD Monitor LM-V2,
LCD Attachment Unit LA-V2, Handle unit, Shoulder strap SS-1200, Battery Charger CG-A20,
Compact power adapter CA-CP200B, AC cable, Battery pack (BP-A60),
Extension System Attachment Bracket, Unit Cable UN-5,
Other: Stopper, Hex Wrenches (M4 and M3), Hex Socket Head Bolt (1/4 in.),
Hex Socket Head Bolt (M3)
Optionals
Canon Battery Pack BP-A30/BP-A60 (provided with camera)
Canon Battery Charger CG-A10/CG-A20 (provided with camera)
Canon Remote Controller RC-V100
Canon RC-IP100 PTZ Controller
Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200B (provided with camera)
Canon Shoulder Strap SS-1200 (provided with camera)
Canon Tripod base TB-1
Canon Wireless Transmitter WFT- E9*
Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2
Canon Unit Cable UN-5 (provided)/UN-10 (purchased separately)
Canon OLED Electronic View Finder EVF-V50/EVF-V70
Canon Extension unit 1: EU-V1
Canon Extension unit 2: EU-V2
Canon Extension unit 3: EU-V3
Canon EF Cinema Lock Mount Kit CM-V1
Canon PL Mount Kit PM-V1
Canon B4 Mount Adapter MO-4E / MO-4P
Canon LCD Monitor LM-V2 (included) / LM-V1
Canon LCD Attachment Unit LA-V2 (included) / LA-V1
Canon Camera Grip GR-V1 (included)
Canon Shoulder Support Unit SU-15
Canon Shoulder Style Grip Unit SG-1
Canon Clamp Base CL-V2
Canon Rod Clamp RD-1
Canon Handle Unit HDU-2
Canon 8-pin Remote Cable RR-10 / RR-100
Canon EF/EF cinema lens group,
Canon PL cinema lens group, and accessories designed for these lenses
Third Party Accessories
V-Lock battery
Miscellaneous
Dimensions (Main Body Only)
153 x 148 x 168 mm (W x H x D)
Weight (body only)
Approx. 1,750g
Weight (Accessories)
Extension unit 1 EU-V1: Approx. 114g
Extension unit 2 EU-V2: Approx. 652g
Extension unit 3 EU-V3: Approx. 1.06kg
OLED Electronic View Finder: EVF-V50: Approx.170 g
EF Cinema Lock Mount Kit CM-V1: Approx. 170 g *Not including cap
PL Mount Kit PM-V1: Approx. 345 g *Not including cap
MO-4E: Approx. 230 g MO-4P: Approx. 248 g
CFexpress card: Approx. 8 g (0.28 oz.) Clamp Base: CL-V2: Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.)
Operating Temperature range
Approx. 0 to 40°C, (85% relative humidity)
Approx. -5 to 45°C, (60% relative humidity)
Power Supply
BP-A60 (Supplied), BP-A30 (Optional), V-Lock with EU-V2 / EU-V3, 11.5V - 20V, Mains 4-pin XLR
Power Consumption
RAW: (4096x2160)
Super 35mm 1Gbps, 31.0W
Super 16mm 250Mbps, 28.7W
XF-AVC: (4096x2160)
Super 35mm 810Mbps, 31.0W
Super 16mm 310Mbps, 28.7W
Recording time
RAW/XF-AVC:
Super 35mm: 130 minutes
Super 16mm: 140 minutes
via supplied BP-A60 Battery
* All specifications are subject to change without notice
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