Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

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ISO Speed/Gain
NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] ( A111), you can press the button to enter the direct 
setting mode with the ISO speed/gain hi ghlighted and ready to be adjusted.
Using the Control Dial
You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial 
on the camera. When you have attached the grip unit of the C300 / 
C300 PL or C100 to the camera, you can select the function assigned 
to each control dial independently.
You will need to set the control dial’s  function to [ISO/Gain] in advance.
Assigning ISO Speed/Gain Cont rol to the Control Dial 
1 Open the [Control Dial] submenu. [w Other Functions]  > [Custom Function]  > [Control Dial]*
* When you are assigning the function to the control dial on the grip unit of the 
C300 / C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead.
2 Select [ISO/Gain] and then press SET.
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value
To select whether to chan ge the ISO speed or the gain, perform steps 1 to 4 
in the previous procedure. Turn the control dial to set the desired ISO speed 
or gain value.
NOTES
• You can use the [ w Other Functions]  > [Custom Function] >  [Control 
Dial Dir.] or [Grip Dial Dir.] setting ( A123) to change the direction of the 
adjustment when you turn the control  dial on the camera or on the grip 
unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100, respectively.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A50) you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list.
• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camera.
Control dial
[ w  Other Functions]
[Custom Function] [Control Dial]
2  [Iris],  3  [Off] 
						

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NOTES
• When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set, the picture may flicker slightly.
• When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set, bright red, green or blue dots may app ear on the screen. In such 
case, use a faster shutter speed ( A67) or select a lower IS O speed or gain value.
• When the ISO speed or gain level is changed, some  noise may appear momentarily on the screen. Do not 
adjust the ISO speed/gain level while recording.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connect ed to the camera, you can adjust the ISO speed or 
gain value with the remote  controller’s ISO/GAIN Í/Î buttons. 
						

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ND Filter
ND Filter
Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate 
range when recording in bright surroundings*.
* Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction, 
use a denser ND filter or a faster shutter speed ( A67).
Using the ND Filter
Press the ND FILTER + or - button to select the desired ND filter setting. 
• Repeatedly pressing ND FILTER + button will change the ND filter setting in the following order: [ND1 2 stops] 
 [ND2 4 stops]   [ND3 6 stops]   ND filter off. (The ND FILTER -  button cycles through the settings in 
reverse order.)
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A50) you can adjust the ND filter 
remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Press [ND +] or [ND -] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
• The function is identical to that of the ND FILTER + and - buttons on the  camera.
• The selected ND filter setting will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and  will be applied on the camera.
NOTES
• Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filt er on/off. Setting a custom white 
balance ( A76) may be effective in such case.
• If you set an assignable button to [ND -] or [ND +] ( A 111), you can press the button to adjust the ND filter.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is  connected to the camera, you can use the remote 
controller’s ND button in the same way as the camera’s ND FILTER + button.
Operating modes: 
						

							2 Adjusting the Aperture
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2 Adjusting the Aperture
You can affect the brightness of your recordings or ch ange the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For 
example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of  field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blurs 
the background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the EF lens attached to the camera.
Using the Control Dial
You can adjust the aperture value of  most EF lenses using the control 
dial on the camera. When you have  attached the grip unit of the 
C300 / C300 PL or C100 to the camera, you can select the function 
assigned to each control dial independently.
By default the control dial’s function is set to aperture control. If it has 
been changed, follow the procedure below to set the control dial’s 
function to [Iris] in advance.
Assigning Aperture Control to the Control Dial 
1 Open the [Control Dial] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Custom Function]  > [Control Dial]*
* When you are assigning the function to the control dial on the grip unit of the C300 / 
C300 PL or C100, select [Grip Ctrl Dial] instead.
2 Select [Iris] and then press SET.
Selecting the Increment Scale to Use When Adjusting the 
Aperture
1 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu.
[~  Camera Setup]  > [Iris]  > [Iris Increment]
2 Select [1/2 stop], [1/3 stop] or [Fine] and then press SET.
Changing the Aperture Value
Turn the control dial to adjust the aperture.
• The selected aperture value will app ear on the lower left of the screen.
•When [ ~ Camera Setup]  > [Iris] >  [Iris Increment] is set to [Fine], the 
actual increments will be smaller than 1/3 stop but the onscreen display 
will show the closest 1/ 3-stop aperture value.
NOTES
• You can use the [ w Other Functions]  > [Custom Function]  > [Control Dial Dir.] or [Grip Dial Dir.] setting 
( A 123) to change the direction of the adju stment when you turn the control dial.
Operating modes:
Control dial
[
w  Other Functions]
[Custom Function] [Control Dial]
[Iris]
[ ~  Camera Setup]
[Iris]
[Iris Increment] [1/3 stop] 
						

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2 Adjusting the Aperture
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A50) you can adjust the aperture value remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 Press the current aperture value on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.
2 Select the desired aperture value from the list.
• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.
• Alternatively, you can press IRIS [+] to open the aper ture or IRIS [-] to close the aperture in 1/8-stop 
increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest 1/3-stop aperture value.)
• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the lens.
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 camera. 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 connect ed to the camera, you can adjust the aperture with 
the remote controller’s IRIS dial. By default, turn the dial right to open up the aperture (smaller F value) and left 
to close the aperture (larger F value). 
						

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White Balance
The camera 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  É (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
• When recording on a CF card, the [Color Matri x] 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 connect ed to the camera, 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 66).
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 cu stom white balance:
2 Point the camera 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 completed and the camera will exit the direct setting mode.  The setting is retained even if you turn off the camera.
Operating modes: 
						

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White Balance
If you selected one of the preset white balance settings, ¼ or  É:
You can fine-tune the preset valu es within a range of -9 to 9.
2 Press the 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 camera 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  Ê will appear to indicate that  an adjustment has been made.
If you selected the color temperature setting,  È:
You can set the color temperature between  2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments.
2 Press the 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 camera 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] ( A111), 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 ( A50) you can adjust the white ba lance remotely 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, É  or È :
3 Press the adjustment value [Ê ±0] (¼, É) or color temperature [5500K] (È) 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 camera.
If you selected  ÅA or  Å B:
3 Point the camera 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 camera.
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 camera does not have automatic focus control and focusing is done manually using the focus ring on the 
attached lens. Nevertheless, the camera offers focus assi stance functions to help you adjust the focus more 
accurately.
2  only: You can adjust the focus of an attached EF lens remotely  using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Turn the focus ring on the attached lens to adjust the focus.
1 If the attached lens is equipped with an automatic focus function, set the lens to manual focus mode 
in advance.
• Refer to the instruction  manual of the lens used. 
2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
•2  Set the focus mode switch of  the EF lens to MF in advance.
NOTES
• 2  On some EF lenses, you can turn the focus ring to  adjust the focus even when focus mode switch is set 
to AF.
2  Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A50) 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.
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.
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 camera with  the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be 
lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is  a result of the internal temperature rising in the camera 
and lens. Check the focus  before resuming shooting.
• While the camera 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 camera, you can adjust the focus with the 
remote controller’s FOCUS dial. Turn the dial ri ght 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 and output from the MON. terminals to bl ack & white while using the focus assistance functions.
Peaking
The camera offers two peaking levels  to help you focus more accurately.
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 on the screen 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. • You can use the [ £ LCD/VF Setup]  > [Peaking 1] and [Peaking 2] 
>  [Color], [Gain] and [Frequency] se ttings to set the color, gain and 
frequency of the two peaking levels  independently of each other. 
However, only [Color] will be applied to an external monitor 
connected to the MON. 1 terminal. Perform the following procedure 
to adjust the peaking gain  on an external monitor.
To adjust the peaking gain on an external monitor
1 Open the [Peaking Gain] submenu.  [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [MON. 1] > [Peaking Gain]
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to set the level and  then press SET.
Magnification
1 Press the MAGN. button. • ^  appears at the lower center of  the screen and the center of the 
picture is magnified approximately 2 times*.
[ £ LCD/VF Setup]
[Select]
(under [Peaking])
[Peaking 1]
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[MON. 1]
[Peaking Gain] [10]