Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual

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# Adjusting the Aperture
NOTES
• When using an EF lens with no lens contacts or an EF Cinema lens (except for a CINE-SERVO CN7x17 KAS  S/E1 lens), you cannot adjust the aperture using  the camcorder. Adjust the aperture using the lens.
• When using an EF lens that can correct the aperture  value according to the position of the zoom, you can use 
the [ ~ Camera Setup] >  [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting  to activate this correction.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, yo u can adjust the aperture 
with the remote controller’s IRIS dial. By default, turn th e dial right to open up the aperture (smaller F value) and 
left to close the aperture (larger F value).
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris
During manual aperture, you can use the push auto iris f unction to have the camcorder temporarily take control 
and automatically adjust the aperture  (f/stop) for an optimal exposure. 
Using an Assignable Button
To use the push auto iris function, you must first se t an assignable button to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] in advance.
1Set [~ Camera Setup]  > [Iris] >  [Mode] to [Manual] ( A70).
• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible  with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is 
the default setting and cannot be changed.
2 Set an assignable button to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] ( A111).
3 Press and hold the assignable button.
• The camcorder will automatically adjust the aperture  to obtain optimal exposure. As long as you hold the 
assignable button pressed down,   will appear  on the screen next to the aperture value.
• When you release the assignable button, the selected f/stop will be set as the aperture value. Automatic  aperture mode will end and the   icon next to the aperture value will disappear.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
After completing the necessary preparations ( A49), you can activate the push auto  iris function remotely from 
a Wi-Fi enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 On the camcorder, set [ ~ Camera Setup]  > [Iris] > [Mode] to [Manual] ( A70).
• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible  with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is 
the default setting and cannot be changed. 
2 Press [PUSH AUTO IRIS].
• The camcorder will automatically adjust the aperture  to obtain optimal exposure. During the adjustment,   
will appear on the camcorder’s screen next to the aperture value. 
						

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• During the automatic adjustment, the aperture value on the Wi-Fi Remote screen will be grayed out. Once 
the adjustment is finished, the aperture value will turn black and be available again.
Automatic Aperture
When a lens compatible with automatic aperture is  attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder 
automatically adjust the aperture (f/stop).
1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.
[ ~ Camera Setup]  > [Iris]  > [Mode]
2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET.
• When the camcorder is set to automatic aperture,   will appear on 
the screen next to the aperture value.
NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [Iris Mode] ( A111), you can press the 
button to toggle between the [Automatic] and [Manual] settings when a 
lens compatible with automatic aper ture is attached to the camcorder.
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift
Use AE shift to compensate the expo sure that was set using automatic 
aperture, in order to darken or lighten the image. You can select from 15 
available AE shift levels.
You can compensate the exposure usin g the control dial on the camcorder 
or that on the grip unit. By default, both control dials’ function is set to 
aperture control. If it has been changed, set a control dial’s function to [Iris] 
in advance ( A69).
[~  Camera Setup]
[Iris]
[Mode]
[Manual]
Control dial 
						

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1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] >  [AE Shift]
2 Select an AE shift level and then press SET.
• The selected AE shift level will be displayed above the exposure bar 
and the camcorder will attempt to adjust the exposure accordingly.
Available AE Shift Levels
NOTES
• During manual aperture, you can also set the AE shift level by turning a control dial assigned to [Iris] while  holding the assignable button set to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] pressed down.
• If you set an assignable button to [AE Shift +] or [AE Shift -] ( A111), you can press the button to adjust the 
AE shift level.
Light Metering Mode
Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Using the appropriate setting will ensure that 
the camcorder obtains the most  suitable exposure level when automatic aperture is used.
1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] >  [Light Metering]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• The icon of the selected mode appears on the left of the screen.
Options
NOTES
• If you set an assignable button  to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (A111), you can press the button to change the 
light metering mode.
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-0.25-0.5-0.75-1.0-1.25-1.5-2.0
[Backlight] °:  Suitable when recording backlit scenes.
[Standard]:  Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[Spotlight] ®:  Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example, 
when the subject is lit by a spotlight.
[~ Camera Setup]
[AE Shift] [±0]
The Exposure Bar
The  Î on top of the exposure bar indicates  optimal exposure without any shift 
(AE±0); the scale markings indicate the  deviation from optimal exposure in 
1/2 EV increments. The indica tor inside the exposure bar represents the current 
exposure. When the difference between cu rrent and optimal exposure is larger 
than ±2 EV, the indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar. Optimal 
exposure will change depending on the light metering mode ( A 73) used.Optimal exposure AE±0
Current exposure
[~ Camera Setup]
[Light Metering] [Standard] 
						

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White Balance
The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and ensure accurate colors 
under different lighting conditions. There are 3 methods of setting the white balance.
Custom white balance: You can use a white object to esta blish the white balance and set it to one of two custom 
white balance positions,  ÅA or Å B.
Set color temperature: Allows you to set the  color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.
Preset white balance: Set the white balance to  ¼ (daylight) or   (incandescent lamp). Preset white balance 
settings can be further fine-tuned within a range of -9 to 9.
When recording under fluorescent lights, we  recommend setting the custom white balance.
NOTES
• The [Color Matrix] and [White Balance] custom picture settings ( A121) take precedence over the white 
balance settings.
• You can use the [ w Other Functions]  > [Custom Function] >  [Shockless WB] setting ( A123) to make the 
transition look smoother when yo u change the white balance settings.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the white  balance with the remote controller’s A/B, PRESET and  Å buttons.
Setting the White Balance
1 Set the white balance mode using the direct setting mode.
• Press the FUNC. button to highlight the white balance icon and select 
the desired white balance mode. 
• To apply the setting as it is, press SET. To establish the custom white  balance, fine-tune the preset whit e balance settings or change the 
color temperature, continue the procedure as described below before 
pressing SET. 
• For details refer to 
Using the Direct Setting Mode ( A 61).
If you selected one of the custom white balance settings  ÅA or  Å B:
If a custom white balance has not  yet been stored, the custom white 
balance icon  ÅA or Å B and default value (5,500 K) will flash slowly.
To establish the custom white balance:
2 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen.
• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.
3Press the Å  button.
•The ÅA or Å B icon will flash quickly.
• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed.
• After the icon stops flashing, the procedure is comp leted and the camcorder will exit the direct setting 
mode. The setting is retained even if you turn off the camcorder.
Operating modes: 
						

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White Balance
If you selected one of the preset white balance settings, ¼ or  :
You can fine-tune the preset valu es within a range of -9 to 9.
2 Press the FUNC. button or Å  button, or push the joystick right.
•On the screen:  The adjustment value ±0 will a ppear next to the white balance icon, highlighted in orange.
On the rear panel:  The adjustment value ±0 will appear.
3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the adjustment value and then press SET.
• The selected adjustment value will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.
•On the screen:  The selected adjustment value will a ppear next to the white balance icon.
On the rear panel:  The adjustment value display will disappear and the display will return to normal (all displays 
will reappear). The white balance fine-tuning icon   will  appear to indicate that an adjustment has been made.
If you selected the color temperature setting,  :
You can set the color temperature between  2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments.
2 Press the FUNC. button or Å button, or push the joystick right.
•On the screen:  The default color temperature value (5,500 K) will be highlighted in orange.
On the rear panel:  The default color temperature value will appear.
3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the color temperature value and then 
press SET.
• The selected color temperature will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.
• On the screen:  The selected color temperature will appear next to the white balance icon.
On the rear panel:  The color temperature value will disappear an d the display will return to normal (all 
displays will reappear).
NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. WB] (A 111), you can press the button to enter the direct setting 
mode with the white balance icon hi ghlighted and ready to be adjusted.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A49), you can adjust  the white balance remo tely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 Press [ ÅA] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Select the desired white balance mode.
If you selected  ¼,  or  :
3 Press the adjustment value [  ±0] (¼ ,  ) or color temperature [5500K] ( ) and then select the 
desired value from the list.
• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values. 
						

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• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder.
If you selected  ÅA or  Å B:
3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen.
• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.
• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed.
4Press [ Å].
• If a custom white balance has not yet been stored, [ Å] will flash slowly.
• During the procedure, [Å ] will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and the 
setting will be applied on the camcorder.
NOTES
• Using the custom white balance setting: - Readjust the custom wh ite balance if you turn the ND filter on/off or when the light source has changed.
- Very rarely and depending on the light source,  Å may keep flashing (it will change to a slow flashing). You 
can still use the setting even in such case.
White balance fine-tuning
Color temperature 
						

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Adjusting the Focus
Adjusting the Focus
$ The camcorder does not have auto matic focus control and focusing is done manually using the focus 
ring on the attached lens.
#  The camcorder offers 3 ways to focus. The camcorder ’s AF mode can only be changed when an EF lens 
compatible with continuous AF is attached to the camcorder.
Manual focus: Adjust the focus manually  using the focus ring on the attached lens, or remotely, using the Wi-Fi 
Remote application.
One-shot AF: During manual focus, press an assign able button or use the Wi-Fi Remote application to 
temporarily let the camcorder focus automatically.
Continuous AF*: The camcorder focuses automatically all the time.
* Available only with compatible EF lenses ( A187).
#  Focusing Methods and Required Settings
1Available only with compatible EF lenses ( A187).2Depending on the lens, the focus ring may be disabled when the focus mode switch is set to AF.
Manual Focus
Using the Focus Ring
Turn the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus.
•#  When using an EF lens set the fo cus mode switch to MF. With some EF lenses, you may be able to 
operate the focus ring even  when the focus mode switch  on the lens is set to AF.
#  Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
After completing the necessary preparations ( A49), you can adjust the focus  remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled 
device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) mode.
• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.
2 Press one of the [FOCUS] controls to adjust the focus as necessary.
• Press one of the controls on the [NEAR]  side to focus closer or one of the controls on the [FAR] side to focus 
farther away. 
• There are three levels of adjustment - [ ]/[ ] is the smallest and [ ]/[ ] the largest.
Focusing MethodFocus Mode Switch on the EF Lens[ ~  Camera Setup]  > [AF Mode] setting1
Manual Focus Focus Ring MF or AF2–
Wi-Fi Remote AF
One-shot AF Assignable Button set to [ONE-SHOT AF]
AF[One Shot]
Wi-Fi Remote
Continuous AF
1AF [Continu.]
Operating modes: 
						

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NOTES
• If the focus mode switch on the EF lens is set to MF, you will not be able control the focus through remote  operation. Depending on the lens used,  remote operation may not work correctly.
• If you operate the zoom after focusing,  the focus on the subject may be lost.
• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with  the power turned on, the focus on the subject may 
be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focu s is a result of the internal temperature rising in the 
camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• While the camcorder is focusing, do  not touch the end of the lens or focus ring while they are moving.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connect ed to the camcorder, you can adjust the focus with 
the remote controller’s FOCUS dial. Turn the dial  right to focus farther and left to focus nearer.
Using the Focus Assistance Functions
In order to focus more accurately, you can use two focus  assistance functions – peaking, which creates a clearer 
contrast by emphasizing the outlines  of the subject, and magnification, which enlarges the image on the screen. 
You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect.
You can also use the [ wOther Functions]  > [Custom Function] >  [F. Assist. B&W] setting ( A123) to switch 
the screen to black & white while  using the focus assistance functions. 
						

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Adjusting the Focus
Peaking
The camcorder offers two peaking levels.
1 Press the PEAKING button.• The peaking icon ( J or K ) appears at the lower center of 
the screen and the outlines in the image will be emphasized, 
depending on the focus.
• Press the button again to turn off peaking.
• Alternatively, you can use the [ £LCD/VF Setup]  > [Peaking] 
setting to turn peaking on and off.
2 Open the [Select] submenu (under  [Peaking]) to select the peaking 
level.
[ £ LCD/VF Setup]  > [Select] (under [Peaking])
3 Select the desired level and then press SET.
Magnification
1 Press the MAGN. button. •^  appears at the lower center of the screen and th e center of the screen is magnified approximately 
2times*.
• A white frame representing the whol e screen area is displayed on the top left of the screen. The orange 
frame within it represents the approximate part of the image shown magnified.
2 If necessary, use the joystick ( ÝÞ) or SELECT dial to move the orange frame around and check other 
parts of the image.
• #  Set the focus mode switch on  an EF lens to MF in advance.
• You can move the orange frame 5 st eps vertically or horizontally. Press the CANCEL button to return the 
magnification frame to  the center position.
3 Press the MAGN. button again to cancel the magnification.
* The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is different. The magnification also differs bas ed 
on the video configuration.
NOTES
• Peaking/Magnification appears only on the camcorder  screen. It will not appear on an external monitor 
connected to the camcorder and will not affect your recordings.
• You can use the [ £ LCD/VF Setup]  > [Peaking 1] and [Peaking 2] settings to set the color, gain and 
frequency of the two peaking leve ls independently of each other.
• When using the camcorder’s screen to focus: - The camcorder features professional video scopes ( A99). You can display the edge monitor to help you 
focus even more accurately.
- You can use peaking together with the edge monitor.  In such case, the gain and frequency of the peaking 
effect will be adjusted automatically according to the gain settings of the edge monitor.
[ £ LCD/VF Setup]
[Select]
(under [Peaking])
[Peaking 1] 
						

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# One-Shot AF
During manual focus, you can use the one-shot AF func tion to have the camcorder focus automatically only 
once on the subject at th e center of the screen.
Using an Assignable Button
To use the one-shot AF function, you must first se t an assignable button to [ONE-SHOT AF] in advance.
1 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.
[~  Camera Setup]  > [AF Mode]
• This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with continuous  AF. Otherwise, start from step 3.
2 Select [One Shot] and then press SET.
3 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in 
advance.
• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.
4 Set an assignable button to [ONE-SHOT AF] ( A111).
5 Press and hold the assignable button.
• The AF frame will appear at the center of the screen and the camcorder will focus automatically. When  correct focus has been achieve d, the AF frame turns green.
• If the camcorder cannot focus automatically, the AF frame will turn red.
• The AF frame will disappear when you release the assignable button.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
After completing the necessary preparations ( A49), you can use the one-shot  AF function remotely from a 
Wi-Fi enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 On the camcorder, set [ ~ Camera Setup]  > [AF Mode] to [One Shot] (A 80).
• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with continuous AF. For other lenses, [One Shot] is the 
default setting and cannot be changed.
2 Press [ONE-SHOT AF].
• An AF frame appears at the center of the live view screen and the camcorder will focus automatically.
• The AF frame turns green (correct focus) or red (w hen the camcorder cannot focus automatically) and then 
disappears after a few seconds. [
~  Camera Setup]
[AF Mode]
[One Shot]