Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual
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Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate
2 Select the desired recording mode and then press SET.
Available recording modes by system priority
NOTES
• During slow & fast motion recording, when you want to set the shooting frame rate to 1 to 60P (for 59.94 Hz recordings) or 1 to 50P (for 50.00 Hz recordings), we recommend you set [Mode] to [RAW], [ 12-bit] or
[ 10-bit].
System priorityRecording modeDescription
4K
RAW
Standard recording mode for 4K clips. This recording mode...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-60.png "Page 61
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Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate
2 Select the desired recording mode and then press SET.
Available recording modes by system priority
NOTES
• During slow & fast motion recording, when you want to set the shooting frame rate to 1 to 60P (for 59.94 Hz recordings) or 1 to 50P (for 50.00 Hz recordings), we recommend you set [Mode] to [RAW], [ 12-bit] or
[ 10-bit].
System priorityRecording modeDescription
4K
RAW
Standard recording mode for 4K clips. This recording mode...")
61 Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate 2 Select the desired recording mode and then press SET. Available recording modes by system priority NOTES • During slow & fast motion recording, when you want to set the shooting frame rate to 1 to 60P (for 59.94 Hz recordings) or 1 to 50P (for 50.00 Hz recordings), we recommend you set [Mode] to [RAW], [ 12-bit] or [ 10-bit]. System priorityRecording modeDescription 4K RAW Standard recording mode for 4K clips. This recording mode...
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Selecting the Resolution
1 Open the [Resolution] submenu.
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [4K (4096/3840)] or [2K (2048/1920)] >
[Resolution]
2 Select the desired resolution and then press SET. • Available resolution options depend on the system priority and recording mode settings.
Selecting the Frame Rate
This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings because the
frame rate will automatically be set to [24.00P].
1 Open the [Frame...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-61.png "Page 62
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Selecting the Resolution
1 Open the [Resolution] submenu.
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [4K (4096/3840)] or [2K (2048/1920)] >
[Resolution]
2 Select the desired resolution and then press SET. • Available resolution options depend on the system priority and recording mode settings.
Selecting the Frame Rate
This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings because the
frame rate will automatically be set to [24.00P].
1 Open the [Frame...")
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate 62 Selecting the Resolution 1 Open the [Resolution] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [4K (4096/3840)] or [2K (2048/1920)] > [Resolution] 2 Select the desired resolution and then press SET. • Available resolution options depend on the system priority and recording mode settings. Selecting the Frame Rate This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings because the frame rate will automatically be set to [24.00P]. 1 Open the [Frame...
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63 Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate Recording MXF Clips on a CF Card During 4K and 2K Modes While recording on an external recorder in 4K and 2K modes, the camera can simultaneously record an MXF clip on a CF card inserted in the camera, except during special recording modes. The selected video configuration for 4K and 2K modes will be converted to HD video and recorded onto the CF card. You can select the video configuration of the MXF clips th at are recorded on the...
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NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [Resize MXF Output] ( A111), you can press the button to switch the
resizing method.
• During 4K and 2K modes, the picture output from the 3G -SDI terminals and the picture recorded on a CF card
will differ in image quality due to differ ences in the signal processing algorithm.
• Because the camera uses a simple resize conversion pr ocess vertically, diagonal lines may appear jagged....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-63.png "Page 64
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NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [Resize MXF Output] ( A111), you can press the button to switch the
resizing method.
• During 4K and 2K modes, the picture output from the 3G -SDI terminals and the picture recorded on a CF card
will differ in image quality due to differ ences in the signal processing algorithm.
• Because the camera uses a simple resize conversion pr ocess vertically, diagonal lines may appear jagged....")
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate 64 NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [Resize MXF Output] ( A111), you can press the button to switch the resizing method. • During 4K and 2K modes, the picture output from the 3G -SDI terminals and the picture recorded on a CF card will differ in image quality due to differ ences in the signal processing algorithm. • Because the camera uses a simple resize conversion pr ocess vertically, diagonal lines may appear jagged....
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Selecting the Frame Rate
This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings.
1 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [MXF] > [Frame Rate]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• The selected frame rate will appear on the upper right of the screen.
NOTES
• A single CF card cannot be used to record clips with different system frequencies (59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz/24.00 Hz).
Available bit rate,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-64.png "Page 65
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Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate
Selecting the Frame Rate
This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings.
1 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [MXF] > [Frame Rate]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• The selected frame rate will appear on the upper right of the screen.
NOTES
• A single CF card cannot be used to record clips with different system frequencies (59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz/24.00 Hz).
Available bit rate,...")
65 Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate Selecting the Frame Rate This procedure is not necessary for 24.00 Hz recordings. 1 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [MXF] > [Frame Rate] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • The selected frame rate will appear on the upper right of the screen. NOTES • A single CF card cannot be used to record clips with different system frequencies (59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz/24.00 Hz). Available bit rate,...
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Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button 66 Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white bala nce and ISO speed/gain– using the FUNC. button (direct setting mode). In direct setting mode, you can change settings using the LCD screen/ viewfinder or using only the rear pane l, which is convenient when the monito r unit is not attached to the camera. This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode....
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Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, yo u may want to set slower shutter
speeds in darker environments. The camera offers the following 5 modes.
[Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when
adjusting the shutter sp eed between 1/3-stop an d 1/4-stop increments.
[Angle]: You can set the shutter an gle to determine the shutter speed.
[Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-66.png "Page 67
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Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, yo u may want to set slower shutter
speeds in darker environments. The camera offers the following 5 modes.
[Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when
adjusting the shutter sp eed between 1/3-stop an d 1/4-stop increments.
[Angle]: You can set the shutter an gle to determine the shutter speed.
[Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...")
67 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, yo u may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camera offers the following 5 modes. [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when adjusting the shutter sp eed between 1/3-stop an d 1/4-stop increments. [Angle]: You can set the shutter an gle to determine the shutter speed. [Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in...
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Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value
1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode]
2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.
• If you selected [Speed] you can select the increment scale to use
when adjusting th e shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5.
3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment]
4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.
5 Adjust the shutter speed, angle value or clear...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-67.png "Page 68
Shutter Speed
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Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value
1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode]
2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.
• If you selected [Speed] you can select the increment scale to use
when adjusting th e shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5.
3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment]
4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.
5 Adjust the shutter speed, angle value or clear...")
Shutter Speed 68 Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode] 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] you can select the increment scale to use when adjusting th e shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5. 3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment] 4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET. 5 Adjust the shutter speed, angle value or clear...
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Shutter Speed
NOTES
• When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter mode to
[Speed] and the shutter speed to a value matching the fr equency of the local electrical system: 1/50* or 1/100
(for 50 Hz recordings) or 1/60 or 1/120 (for 60 Hz recordings).
* May not be available depending on the frame rate.
• Closing down the aperture when reco...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-68.png "Page 69
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Shutter Speed
NOTES
• When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter mode to
[Speed] and the shutter speed to a value matching the fr equency of the local electrical system: 1/50* or 1/100
(for 50 Hz recordings) or 1/60 or 1/120 (for 60 Hz recordings).
* May not be available depending on the frame rate.
• Closing down the aperture when reco...")
69 Shutter Speed NOTES • When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter mode to [Speed] and the shutter speed to a value matching the fr equency of the local electrical system: 1/50* or 1/100 (for 50 Hz recordings) or 1/60 or 1/120 (for 60 Hz recordings). * May not be available depending on the frame rate. • Closing down the aperture when reco...
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ISO Speed/Gain
Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by
changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
Available ISO speed and gain settings
1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1570/w300_cinema-eos-c500-pl-1478307361_d-69.png "Page 70
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ISO Speed/Gain
Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by
changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
Available ISO speed and gain settings
1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...")
ISO Speed/Gain 70 ISO Speed/Gain Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. Available ISO speed and gain settings 1Settings available only when [ ~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].2The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.3ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for...