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Canon C300 Mark III

Impressive usability and imaging power combine in the EOS C300 Mark III, a customizable cinema camera that’s built for versatility and flexibility.
The lightweight body features Canon’s Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor capable of over 16 stops of dynamic range. The DGO Sensor is an imaging system that generates high dynamic range and maintains low noise levels by reading out each photodiode with two different gains. It combines the two with saturation prioritizing gain for bright areas, and a lower noise prioritizing gain for darker areas.
Also at work here is the DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, which expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features such as internal RAW recording and Dual Pixel Autofocus. Additionally, Frame rates up to 120 fps can be obtained in 4K, while 2K CROP mode provides even greater flexibility with speeds up to 180 fps. With this processor, the EOS C300 Mark III can record Cinema RAW Light directly to onboard CFexpress™ cards. Cinema RAW Light offers plenty of freedom for grading with a dynamic range that can exceed 16 stops, while maintaining file sizes that are about 1/5 to 1/3 the size of Canon Cinema RAW. Canon Cinema RAW Light offers a great combination of codec efficiency and quality.
The EOS C300 Mark III Digital Cinema Camera incorporates the new Canon XF-AVC codec that allows 4K and 2K image data to be recorded internally onto CFexpress™ cards in workflow-efficient file sizes using advanced video compression. Using the XF-AVC codec, the EOS C300 Mark III can record a variety of frame fates up to 4K 120p and 2K up to 180p.
The camera supports both Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 3 Gamma. Users can upload and apply custom LUTs to the camera. LUTs can be assigned to specific output terminals, the LCD and the viewfinder. Clients can be viewing one LUT while production works from another, giving different production roles the ability to customize the look of the image to their needs. Go ahead and record the XF-AVC 2K 4:2:0 8-bit Proxy directly to an internal SD card with LUTs applied!
The EOS C300 Mark III is available with either an EF or a PL lens mount and supports the use of both 2.0 and 1.33 anamorphic lens types.
It includes the same built-in five-axis electronic IS introduced with the EOS C500 Mark II that works with almost any lens, including anamorphics. It also features Canon’s excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.
It comes with the LM-V2 4.3″ LCD Monitor, an easy-to-view touch panel with approximately 2.76 million dots, capable of displaying both image framing and visual confirmation of camera settings. Additionally, it has a control interface to make it easy to access and change camera settings.
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  • Canon Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor
  • DIGIC DV7 Image Processor, which powerfully processes high-resolution image data
  • High Frame Rate; 4K 120p and 2K CROP 180p
  • Modular Design with three available Expansion Units
  • Canon Log 2 and 3
  • LM-V2 4.3″ LCD Touch Screen Monitor
  • 4-Channel Audio Recording
  • Support for Custom User LUTs
  • User Interchangeable Lens Mounts
  • Anamorphic Lens Support
  • Canon Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
  • Proxy Recording
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • 12G SDI
  • Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus with support for Touch AF and Face Detection
  • RC-V100 Support and LANC Compatible

Imaging Sensor

Effective Pixels
4096×2160: when 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution (Approx. 8.85 megapixels)
3840 x 2160: when 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution (Approx. 8.29 megapixels)
Total Pixels
4206 x 2280; Approx. 9.6 megapixels
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
Super 35mm
4K: 26.2 x 13.8 (29.6 mm diagonal)
UHD: 4K: 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal)
Sensor Modes
Super 35mm, Super 16mm(cropped)
Pixel Pitch
6.4 microm
Scanning System
Progressive
Number of Sensors
1
Filter
RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)
Imaging Processor
DiG!C DV 7

Lens System

Lens Mount
Default Mount: EF
Optional: EF-C locking, PL
(All mounts are interchangeable and Supports both EF and EF-S lens)
ND Filter
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops; 8 and 10 stops in extended mode
Peripheral Illumination Correction
Available

Exposure and Metering

Exposure Modes
Manual exposure based on shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting, and ND filter setting
Push auto iris control, auto iris control
Metering Modes
Standard, Spotlight and Backlight
Gain
Normal Setting -6dB to 54dB TBD
Fine Setting -2dB to 54dB in 0.5 dB increments
ISO
100 to 102,400
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Not Available
Shockless Gain
Not Available
Exposure Compensation/AE Shift
-2.0 to +2.0 in 0.25 point intervals
Shutter Modes
3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan
Speed Mode is selected in 1/3 or 1/4 stop increments
Shutter Speed Range
59.94Hz/24.00Hz: 1/12 to 1/2000
50.00Hz: 1/12 to 1/2000
Shutter Angle Settings
59.94Hz/50.00Hz/24.00Hz: 360, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25
Iris Settings (EF)
Can be set to 1/2 stop, 1/3 stop or Fine.
Push auto iris control
Auto iris control (Compatible lens required)
( 1/2, 1/3 stop or fine setting can be selected)

Focus

Autofocus System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Focus Modes
Manual focus, continuous AF, one-shot AF, AF-Boosted MF, face detection AF
Only lenses that support AF functions can be used in AF modes

External Recording Output

System Frequency
59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 24.00 Hz
59.94 Hz mode: 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P
50.00 Hz mode: 50.00i/50.00P/25.00P
24.00 Hz mode: 24.00P
Resolution Mode: Cinema RAW Light
Resolution 4096×2160
Frame Rates: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00pResolution 2048×1080
Frame Rates: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p
Resolution Mode: XF-AVC
Resolution 4096×2160 / 3840×2160
Frame Rates: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00pResolution 2048×1080 / 1920×1080
Frame Rates: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p/ 59.94i / 50i

Resolution 1280×720
Frame Rates: 59.94p / 50p

Color Gamuts
Cinema Gamut, BT.709, BT.2020
Gamma Curves
BT.709, Wide DR, Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, PQ, HLG

Recording / Codec

Codecs
XF-AVC (10 bit 4:2:2 (CFexpress) or 8 bit 4:2:0 (SD card))
Cinema RAW Light (CFexpress)
Recording Media
CFexpress 2,0 (Type B) x 2 slots
SD Card (Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported
File Format
XF-AVC: MXF (OP-1a)
RAW: CRM
File System
CFexpress: exFat
SDHC card: (up to 32 GB): FAT32
SDXC card (more than 32 GB): exFAT
File division unit: 4 GB for FAT32, none for exFAT
Maximum Clip Number
999 (per media)

Audio

Recording Format
Linear PCM; 4-Channel; 24-Bit; 48 kHz
Built-in Microphone
Monaural
External Audio Inputs
2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)
Recording Chanel Selection
Up to 4 channel audio recording is supported.
XLR Mic Trimming
Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB
Limiter
Available
Recording Level Adjustment Range
– Infinity to +18dB
Phantom Power
Available; +48V
Headphone Adjustment
16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
Built-in Speaker
Available; Volume Adjustable
1KHz Tone
Available (off, -12, -18, or -20 dB)

Features and Performance

Playback
Clip Display: 3×4 Index Display.
Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Skip to next clip, skip to previous clip
Clip information Display: Clip Metadata display, custom picture settings
Playback Functions: Clip Delete
Photo Playback: index, single playback, delete, protect
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
Available
Special Recording Functions
Relay Recording; Double-Slot Recording
Photo Recording Mode
Available; Images captured to SD Card
Waveform Monitor
Available (HDR Compatible);
Line display
Line + spot: Line display over a red waveform in a red frame.
Line select display
RGB (parade)
YPrPb (parade)
Output gain can be selected as either 1x or 2x. With gain set to 2x, the vertical axis (Y-position) offset value can be chosen.When gamma is set to PQ, an PQ index (nits index) can be displayed. When gamma is set to HLG, an HLG index (0.0-1.0 relative index) can be displayed.
Vectorscope
Available
False Color
Available
Exposure / Focus Aids
Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Black and White Mode, Focus Guide
Frame Record
Not Available
Pre-Record
Yes, 3 seconds cache (Audio and Video)
Time code
Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)
Time Code Modes
Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source
Auto White Balance (AWB)
Available
White Balance
Kelvin Setting: 2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increment
-20CC to +20CC in 1 CC increments
White Balance Presets
Daylight (5,600K); Tungsten (3,200K), Custom A, Custom B
Auto Black Balance
Available
Custom Picture Settings
20 Custom Picture settings
Custom pictures can be adjusted using the following settings and saved for later recall:
Gamma, Black, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level
Custom Pictures can be saved to an SD card for later use or transferring between cameras
Custom Display
Yes; LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized
On Screen Markers
Available marker options include center, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, and user marker.
With user markers, user can set their preferred size and position.
Markers can be displayed in yellow, blue, green, red, black, gray, or white.
Assign Buttons
18 total assignable button (15 assign buttons provided on camera body, 1 on the grip and 2 buttons on the monitor unit)
Color Bars
Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected depending on system frequency selected
Sensitivity
59.94 Hz: f/10 (2048×1080/59.94P) or f/14 (1920×1080/29.97P)
50.00 Hz: f/11 (2048×1080/50.00P) or f/16 (1920×1080/25.00P)
All values for ISO 800, 2000 lux, and reflectance rate of 89.9%
Dynamic Range
Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16+ stops (ISO 800)
Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops (ISO 800)

LCD Monitor

Type
4.3-inch (10.9 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD
Approx. 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720)
Aspect Ratio
0.672916667
Field of View Coverage
1
Display Adjustments
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Luminance

Input/Output

SDI Out
HD: SMPTE 292
SDI Out
HD: SMPTE 292
Monitor Out
Available
Resolution: 2048×1080 / 1920×1080
Frame Rates: 23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/30p/59.94p/50p/60p
Time code In/Out
Yes; BNC Connector (Input and Output)
Genlock
Supported when optional expansion unit EU-V1 or EU-V2 in attached (Shares function with Synch Out)
Adjustment range: -1023 to +1023
Synch Out
Supported when optional expansion unit EU-V1 or EU-V2 in attached (Shares function with Genlock)
HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) 1920×1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280×720: 59.94p/50p/23.98, 24.00
HDMI
Yes (Type A)
[4096×2160/3840×2160]/1920×1080/1280×720
Audio Input Terminal
2 – Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level)
3.5mm Microphone terminal
Headphone Jack
Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Terminals
Remote A (Standard – LANC Compatible or RC-V100)
Remote B available In conjunction with expansion unit EU-V1 and EU-V2
Remote control through WFT-E9
USB
Available
CCU
Optional RC-V100

Power

Supply
14.4V DC (Battery Pack)
Power Terminal
DC IN 12V jack: DC 11.5V – 20V
DC 12-20V (using V-mount battery with EU-V2)
Battery
BP-A Series
Compact Power Adapter
CA-CP200B

Miscellaneous

Temperature and Humidity
Performance requirements: 0 Degree C to 40 Degree C, 85% (relative humidity)
Operating requirements: -5 Degree C to 45 Degree C, 60% (relative humidity)
Language Support
English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Russian

Physical

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Excluding cable and grip belt
Body Only: Approx. 6.0 x 5.8 x 6.6″ (153 x 148 x 168mm)
Body and Grip: Approx. 7.2 x 5.8 x 7.4″ (183 x 148 x 189mm)
Body, Grip, Handle, Mic Holder, LCD Monitor LM-V2 and Expansion Unit EU-V2: Approx. 13.5 x 10.9 x 13.1″ (343 x 277 x 333mm)
Weight
EF Camera body Approx. 3.9 lbs (1.75kg) (without Camera Grip GR-V1 or thumb rest)
Camera Grip GR-V1: Approx. 9.2 oz (260g)
LCD Monitor LM-V2: Approx. 7.2 oz (204g)
Handle unit: Approx. 8.0 oz (227g)
Battery Pack BP-A60: Approx. 15.3 oz (434g)
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200B: Approx. 10.2 oz (290g)
Battery Charger CG-A20: Approx. 5.10 oz (145g)
Eyecap: Approx. 0.92 oz (26g)
Mic holder unit:Approx. 2.0 oz (56g)
Weight (Contd.)
LCD Attachment Unit LA-V2: Approx. 9.3 oz (265g)
Thumb rest: Approx. 0.32 oz (9g)
Extension System Attachment Bracket: Approx. 0.39 oz (11g)
Unit Cable UN-5: Approx. 2.8 oz (80g)
Body cap: Approx. 0.60 oz (17g)
Battery Info
required, included
Battery Material
lithium ion
Battery Quantity
1
Battery Type
non-universal

C300 MK III Camera
Lens Mount
Port Cap
EVF-V50 w/Eye Cup
Grip Unit
LCD Viewfinder
Viewfinder Cable
CG-A10 Dual Battery Charger w/AC Cable
(3) Canon BP-A60 Batteries
Microphone Holder
CFExpress Card Reader
USB 3.1 C to C Cable
USB 3.1 A to C Cable
Arri Baseplate
Arri WA-2 Shoulder Plate
VCT Quick Release Plate
Arri BPA-5 Bridge Plate Adapter
Arri Top Plate
Arri CCH-4 Camera Handle w/4 Screws
Arri MVB-1 Viewfinder Bracket
Arri MVB-1 Attachment Bracket
(2) 4” 15mm Aluminum Rods
Arri RMB-3 19mm Rod Bracket
19mm to 15mm Insert
Arri Monitor Bracket For C300 MK III
(2) 15mm Steel Rods
XLR4 AC Power Supply w/AC Cable
XLR4 Extension Cable
HDMI A to A Cable
VCT Quick Release Plate

Canon C300 Mark III