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Canon Unveils
Cinema EOS
Signaling the company’s
commitment to professional
motion-picture production,
Canon has unveiled the
Cinema EOS C300, an
interchangeable-lens digital
cinema camera that
combines exceptional imaging
performance with
outstanding mobility and
expandability. The camera
will be available in two models: the EOS C300 EF, equipped with an
EF lens mount for compatibility with Canon’s diverse line of interchangeable
EF and EF Cinema lenses; and the EOS C300 PL, with a
PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses.
Both models feature a new Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS
sensor that incorporates approximately 8.29 million effective pixels,
with a pixel size that is larger than that of conventional professional
camcorders, thus enabling greater light-gathering capabilities for
enhanced sensitivity and reduced noise. The sensor reads full HD
(1920x1080) video signals for each of the three RGB primary colors,
decreasing the incidence of moiré, and 4:2:2 color sampling further
enables high-resolution performance.
Supported by a heightened signal read-out speed, the
CMOS sensor reduces rolling-shutter skews. Additionally, the
combination of the sensor with Canon’s high-performance Digic DV
III image processor facilitates high-precision gamma processing and
smooth gradation expression. The C300 also features the Canon
Log Gamma recording mode, which captures a “flat” looking
image with 12 stops of dynamic range for maximum flexibility in
post.
The camera’s video and audio recording file format adopts
the industry-standard Material Exchange Format, an open source
file format ideally suited for nonlinear editing systems. The C300
records to readily available CF cards and is equipped with two card
slots for simultaneous recording. The camera also offers 59.41i,
50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P and 24.00p recording modes.
The C300 measures 5.2" wide by 7.0" high by 6.7" deep.
The camera can be outfitted with a handle, grip, thumb rest and
monitor unit. Additionally, it offers an array of industry-standard
terminals, including HD/SD-SDI video output for external recording.
When used in conjunction with Canon’s WFT-E6B wireless file transmitter
for EOS DSLRs, the C300 can also be controlled remotely via
a smart phone or tablet.
The camera is equipped with four start/stop buttons posi-
tioned at various locations to satisfy a variety of camera-holding
styles. The camera is also compatible with a host of third-party accessories,
including matteboxes, follow-focus systems and external
video and audio recorders.
Other features include fast- and slow-motion shooting with
frame rates adjustable between 1 and 60 fps in 1 fps increments.
Additionally, a selection of Custom Pictures enables users to adjust
the image quality for greater control over the look.
The EOS C300 EF is scheduled to be available this month,
while the C300 PL is slated for release in late March; both cameras
have a recommended price of $20,000.
For additional information, visit www.canon.com/cinemaeos.
Canon Debuts
EF Cinema Lenses
Supporting the release
of the Cinema EOS C300 digital
camera system, Canon has
introduced seven 4K EF
Cinema Lenses.
The lineup includes four zoom lenses (two each for EF and
PL mounts) covering a focal-length range from 14.5mm to
300mm, and three EF-mount prime lenses. All seven lenses are
capable of delivering exceptional 4K optical performance and
offer compatibility with the Super 35mm-equivalent image
format. The three prime lenses can also be used with cameras
equipped with 35mm full-frame sensors.
The four zoom lenses comprise the EF-mount CN-E14.5-
60mm T2.6 L S, the PL-mount CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L SP, the EFmount
CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S and the PL-mount CN-E30-
300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP. Zoom, focus and iris markings are all
engraved on angled surfaces for improved readability from behind
the camera. With a focus rotation angle of approximately 300
degrees and a zoom rotation angle of approximately 160 degrees,
the lenses facilitate precise focusing performance while making
possible smooth and subtle zoom operation.
The prime lenses comprise the EF-mount CN-E24mm T1.5
L F, CN-E50mm T1.3 L F and CN-E85mm T1.3 L F. The primes and
the zooms all employ anomalous dispersion glass, which is effective
in eliminating chromatic aberration, and large-diameter
aspherical lenses, providing high-resolution imaging across the
frame. Each lens is equipped with a newly designed 11-blade
aperture diaphragm for soft, attractive blur characteristics.
For additional information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
88 January 2012 American Cinematographer