Specifications
Power Supply (rated)
7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC-IN)
Recording/Codec
Signal System: NTSC and PAL
Compression: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
Color Space: 4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording
Maximum Bit Rate: 50Mbps (CBR)
Canon Log Gamma: Available
File Format: MXF (OP-1a)
Recording Options:
50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL
1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p; True 24 (24.00)
1280x720: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p; True 24 (24.00)
35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL
1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p
1280x720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p
25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14
1440x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p
Audio
Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48kHz
Built-in Microphone: None
External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
Recording Channel Selection: Two channel recording
XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12dB
Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB
Phantom Power: Available: +48V
Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
1KHz Tone: Available: -12, -18 or -20 dB
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel), equivalent to Super 35mm
Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8mm effective screen size (6.4 x 6.4 micrometer pixel 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
64GB Compact Flash (CF) card
Greater capacity is possible when both are used.
25Mbps: 310 minutes
35Mbps: 225 minutes
50Mbps: 160 minutes
Lens
Interchangeable: PL mount
Focusing System
Manual; Autofocus system not available
Max. Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
ISO Range
320 to 20,000, 1-stop or 1/3-stop
ND Filter Settings
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, and 6 stops
White Balance
Auto, Manual, 2 Custom (2000K - 150,00K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten
Frame Rate
NTSC: 59.94P, 59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P
PAL: 50P, 50i, 25P
Film: 24P
Minimum Illumination
Full AUTO mode: TBA lux
Manual mode: TBA lux
Genlock Terminal
BNC (input only)
HD/SD-SDI Terminal
BNC (output only), with embedded audio
Timecode Terminals
BNC (input/output), Sync Out (BNC)
Viewfinder
0.52-inch diagonal, color 16:9 rotatable LCD
+2.0 to -5.5 diopter eye adjustment
LCD Screen (Monitor Unit)
4-inch diagonal, 1.23 megapixel color 16:9 rotatable LCD
100% field of view
adj. brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight
Microphone
None built-in
Recording Media
CF Card (Type 1 Only): 2 slots (Movie files); UDMA supported
SD Card: 1 slot: Still images, Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata and menu settings
Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from other Canon models
USB Terminal
N/A
Video Terminal
Same as HD/SD-SDI Terminal
Audio Terminal
XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE
HDMI Terminal
Yes (Type A), output only
AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
WFT Terminal
For compatible Wi-Fi Accessory
Operating Temperature Range
Performance: 32o-104oF / 0o- 40oC, 85% (relative humidity)
Operation: 23o-113oF / -5o-45oC, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
EOS C300 PL + Thumb Rest: 5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0 in / 133 x 179 x 177mm
EOS C300 PL + Grip: 6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0 in / 174 x 179 x 177mm
Camera + Monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in / 185 x 249 x 187mm
Camera + Handle + Monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in / 185 x 284 x 301mm
(not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt)
Weight (not including lens)
EOS C300 PL: 1630g
7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC-IN)
Recording/Codec
Signal System: NTSC and PAL
Compression: 8 Bit MPEG-2 Long GOP
Color Space: 4:2:2 at 50Mbps recording
Maximum Bit Rate: 50Mbps (CBR)
Canon Log Gamma: Available
File Format: MXF (OP-1a)
Recording Options:
50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2 422P@HL
1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p; True 24 (24.00)
1280x720: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p; True 24 (24.00)
35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0 MP@HL
1920x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50i/25p
1280x720: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p
25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0 MP@H14
1440x1080: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p; 50p/25p
Audio
Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48kHz
Built-in Microphone: None
External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
Recording Channel Selection: Two channel recording
XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12dB
Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB
Phantom Power: Available: +48V
Headphone Adjustment: 16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
1KHz Tone: Available: -12, -18 or -20 dB
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor (single-panel), equivalent to Super 35mm
Sensor Size: 24.6 x 13.8mm effective screen size (6.4 x 6.4 micrometer pixel 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
64GB Compact Flash (CF) card
Greater capacity is possible when both are used.
25Mbps: 310 minutes
35Mbps: 225 minutes
50Mbps: 160 minutes
Lens
Interchangeable: PL mount
Focusing System
Manual; Autofocus system not available
Max. Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
ISO Range
320 to 20,000, 1-stop or 1/3-stop
ND Filter Settings
Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, and 6 stops
White Balance
Auto, Manual, 2 Custom (2000K - 150,00K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten
Frame Rate
NTSC: 59.94P, 59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P
PAL: 50P, 50i, 25P
Film: 24P
Minimum Illumination
Full AUTO mode: TBA lux
Manual mode: TBA lux
Genlock Terminal
BNC (input only)
HD/SD-SDI Terminal
BNC (output only), with embedded audio
Timecode Terminals
BNC (input/output), Sync Out (BNC)
Viewfinder
0.52-inch diagonal, color 16:9 rotatable LCD
+2.0 to -5.5 diopter eye adjustment
LCD Screen (Monitor Unit)
4-inch diagonal, 1.23 megapixel color 16:9 rotatable LCD
100% field of view
adj. brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight
Microphone
None built-in
Recording Media
CF Card (Type 1 Only): 2 slots (Movie files); UDMA supported
SD Card: 1 slot: Still images, Custom Picture Data*, Clip Metadata and menu settings
Custom Picture Data and settings are not compatible with data from other Canon models
USB Terminal
N/A
Video Terminal
Same as HD/SD-SDI Terminal
Audio Terminal
XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE
HDMI Terminal
Yes (Type A), output only
AV Mini-terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5mm stereo mini-jack
WFT Terminal
For compatible Wi-Fi Accessory
Operating Temperature Range
Performance: 32o-104oF / 0o- 40oC, 85% (relative humidity)
Operation: 23o-113oF / -5o-45oC, 60% (relative humidity)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
EOS C300 PL + Thumb Rest: 5.2 x 7.0 x 7.0 in / 133 x 179 x 177mm
EOS C300 PL + Grip: 6.9 x 7.0 x 7.0 in / 174 x 179 x 177mm
Camera + Monitor: 7.3 x 9.8 x 7.4 in / 185 x 249 x 187mm
Camera + Handle + Monitor: 7.3 x 11.2 x 11.9 in / 185 x 284 x 301mm
(not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt)
Weight (not including lens)
EOS C300 PL: 1630g
