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Canon EOS C500 Mark II Cinema Camera - EF Mount

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SHORT DESCRIPTION

  • Full Frame 5.9K 12-bit 50P Cinema RAW Light at 2.1Gbps
  • Full frame 20.8 megapixel sensor
  • Built in ND filter system
  • Two CFexpress and one SD card slots
  • Canon Log 2/3 recording
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) support
  • 4K 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC at up to 810Mbps

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    The All new Canon EOS C500 Mark II is modular and powerful 5.9K cinema camera. The C500 II video camera features a full frame 20.8 megapixel sensor and a powerful DIGIC DV7 processor, combined these two technologies enable full frame 5.9K internal video recording at 59.94P.

    The EOS C500 Mark II's modular design enables it to be paired with optional extension units to provide multi-camera support from a Genlock interface, or two additional XLR inputs, or an electronic viewfinder (EVF) unit.

    The large full frame sensor provides many benefits such as 15+ stop dynamic range latitude, high light sensitivity range of ISO 100-102400, and no cropping on full frame lenses.

    Other Standout features of the Canon C500 Mark II include: up to 10-stop neutral density from a built in ND filter system; two CFexpress and one SD card slots; 2K crop 120fps recording; Canon Log 2/3 recording; HDR PQ or HLG; 4K 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC at up to 810Mbps; Full Frame 5.9K 12-bit 50P Cinema RAW Light at 2.1Gbps; and XF-AVC proxy recording.

    Images are for Display Purposes Only.

    Full frame 20.8 35mm full frame sensor

    The Canon EOS C500 Mark II Cine camera features a large 35mm full frame sensor to provide 15+ stops of dynamic range latitude, a high light sensitivity range of ISO 100-102400, and no cropping on full frame lenses.

     

    5.9K internal RAW video recording at 59.94P

    The large sensor in the C500 II enables the cine video camera to record Full Frame RAW 5.9K 12-bit video internally. Available video frame rates include 59.94P, 59.94i, 50P, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 24P, and 23.98P (RAW only available on progressive (P) frame rates).

     

    Other Features:

    • Up to 10-stop neutral density from a built in ND filter system
    • Two CFexpress and one SD card slots
    • Canon Log 2/3 recording
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR) support: SMPTE ST 2084 and ITU-R BT.2100 (HLG)
    • 4K 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC at up to 810Mbps
    • Full Frame 5.9K 12-bit 50P Cinema RAW Light at 2.1Gbps
    • XF-AVC proxy recording
    • Dual Pixel autofocus
    • BNC jack 1 x 12G-SDI Out
    • Two XLR 3-pin connectors, One 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (input only)
    • Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
    • Anamorphic lens support

    • Canon EOS C500 Mark II Cinema Camera - EF Mount
    • Canon GR-V1 Camera Grip for EOS C200
    • Canon LM-V2 4.3" LCD Monitor
    • Canon LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit
    • Handle Unit
    • Shoulder Strap
    • Battery Charger
    • Compact Power Adapter
    • AC Power Cable
    • Power Cord
    • Canon BP-A60 Battery Pack For EOS C300 Mark II, C200, and C200B
    • Extension Unit Attachment Bracket
    • Canon UN-5 Unit Cable for Canon EOS C200, C300 Mark II, C700, and XC15 (20"')
    • 1/4" Hex Wrench
    • M3 Hex Wrench
    • M4 Hex Wrench

    Image Sensor

    Sensor

    Full Frame CMOS sensor

    System

    RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array)

    Sensor Modes

    Full Frame / Super 35 mm (Crop) / Super 16 mm (Crop)

    Total Pixels

    Approx. 20.8 megapixels (6062 x 3432)

    Effective Pixels (Full Frame Mode)

    Approx. 18.69 megapixels (5952 x 3140): 5952 x 3140 or 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 selected resolution
    Approx. 17.52 megapixels (5580 x 3140): 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 selected resolution

    Effective Sensor Screen Size

    38.1 x 20.1 mm (43.1 mm on the diagonal): 5952 x 3140, 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 selected resolution
    35.7 x 20.1 mm (41.0 mm on the diagonal): W 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 selected resolution

    Dynamic Range

    Canon Log 2: 1600% / 15+ stops
    Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops
    Wide DR: 800% (at ISO 400)

    Image Processor

    Type

    DIGIC DV7

    Lens

    Lens Mount

    Canon EF Mount. B4 mount lens via adapter accessory (EF or PL)

    Lens Magnification factor (for EF Mount lenses, including Cinema Primes)

    Full Frame:
    5952 X 3140/4096 X 2160/2048 X 1080: x1.00
    3840 X2160/1920 X 1080: x1.056
    Super 35MM (Crop):
    4096 X 2160/2048 X 1080: x1.460
    3840 X 2160/1920 X 1080: x1.534
    Super 16mm (Crop):
    4096 X 2160/2048 X 1080: x2.920
    3840 X 2160/1920 X1080: x3.069

    Changeable Lens Mount

    Yes, User changeable to EF with Cinema Mount or PL

    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 (PL Mount only after mount change)

    Anamorphic Lens Support

    Yes, x2.0/x1.3

    Image stabilization system

    Optical depending on lens used

    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 (1920 x 1080), CP setting transfer and firmware update

    Recording time (Cfexpress card, 512GB) Approx.

    Cinema RAW Light:  5952 X 3140: 2.1Gbps: 30 Mins
                                      4096 X 2160: 1 Gbps: 65 Mins
                                      2048 X 1080: 250 Mbps 270 Mins
    XF-AVC/MXF:           4096 X 2160: 810 Mbps 80 Mins/410 Mbps 165 Mins
                                      2048 X 2160: 310 Mbps 215 Mins/160 Mbps 425 Mins

    Recording Formats

    Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-AVC (MXF)

    System Frequency/ Frame Rates

    59.94Hz mode (59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P)
    50.00Hz mode (50.00P / 50.00i / 25.00P)
    24.00 Hz mode (24.00P)

    Cinema RAW Light Bit Rate/Bit Depth (PAL)

    5952 X 3140: 50.00P, 2.1Gbps 10-bit/25.00P, 2.1 Gbps 12-bit
    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
    All Intra Frame

    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 5952 x 3140/4096 x 2160: 1 -60 FPS/2048 x1080 (2K Crop) 1 -120FPS
    XF-AVC: 4096 x 2160/3840 x 2160 (810/410 Mbps) 1 - 60 FPS (Full Frame/Super 35mm Crop)
                   2048x1080/1920x1080 1 - 60 FPS (Full Frame/Super 35mm Crop)
                                                       1 - 120 FPS (Super 16mm Crop)

    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

    Photo storage media

    SD/SDHC memory card

    Photo Recording Size

    Approx. 930 KB at 2048x1080; Approx. 880 KB at 1920x1080

    System

    Wave Form Monitor

    Yes. Via MON.1/2, VIDEO or HDMI Terminals (Not available from SDI Out 1 -4)
    Line Display/Line and Spot/Line Select/Field Display/RGB Display/YPrPb. HDR PQ and HDR-HLG output supported.

    False Colour Display (Exposure Indication)

    Yes. Via MON.1/2, 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 HD-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

    XLR 3-pin connector x2, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (input only)
    Input 1 and 2 on camera body. Additional 2x 3-Pin XLR on optional Expansion Unit EU-V2 (Input 3 and 4)

    Headphone output

    3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output only, Camera Body).

    Video monitor output

    MON.: BNC jack, (output only, Camera Body).

    HDMI

    HDMI connector (type A) (output only, Camera Body).

    USB

    Yes, Input only, Camera Body. (GP-E2 connection)

    SDI output

    BNC jack 1 x 12G-SDI Out (output only, Camera Body).

    Time code

    BNC jack (input/output, Camera Body).

    Genlock

    Ye with optinal Expansion Unit EU-V1 and EU-V2. BNC jack (input only/also serves as SYNC OUT connector)

    Synch

    BNC jack (output only/also serves as GENLOCK connector)

    Component out

    No

    AV terminal

    No

    DC Output

    Yes, with optiional EU-V2. DC 24V 2A jack Fischer 3-pin jack (output only),
    D-Tap connection, 50W maximum

    DC input

    XLR 4-pin jack

    Remote Control Terminal

    REMOTE A connector 2.5 mm stereo mini-mini jack (input only)
    REMOTE B connector Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422) with optional EU-V1 or EU-V2

    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

    Yes. Via Ethernet connection. Wi-Fi capability TBC) 9 Mbps/4 Mbps:1920 X 1080 (59.94p/59.94i/ 50.00p/50.00i) optional EU-V1 or EU-V2 required

    User Viewing LUT input

    YES

    Video connector

    Canon’s proprietary specification (special 13-pin jack) for LM-V2 Monitor or optional EVF-V70 viewfinder or LM-V1 monitoror

    Misc.

    Tally lamp

    Yes

    Custom Dial

    Yes

    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

    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% (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)

    Face Priority or Face Only.

    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 sec to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode, 39 setting options

    Shutter Angle

    11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate

    Slow Shutter (SLS)

    1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 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

    BT.709 (Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut)
    LOG (Canon Log 2 / Cinema Gamut)
    HDR-PQ (HDR-PQ / BT.2020 Gamut)
    HDR-HLG (HDR-HLG / BT.2020 Gamut)
    USER5 to USER20 (Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut)
    * From BT.709, HDR-HLG is protected.

    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)

    HDR-HLG Profile

    BT.2100: Corresponds to ITU-R BT.2100
    Vivid: Corresponds to Traditional Colour in ITU-R BT.2390

    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 01(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 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- **(T.B.D)
    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 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
    (*) New products

    Third Party Accessories

    V-Lock battery

    Miscellaneous

    Dimensions (Main Body Only)

    TBC

    Weight (body only)

    TBC

    Weight (Accessories)

    TBC

    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, 11V - 20V, Mains 4-pin XLR

    Power Consumption

    TBC