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Canon C300 Mark III Cinema Camera (EF Mount)
Keynotes
  • Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor: Offers exceptional image quality with high dynamic range

  • 4K Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording: Provides high-quality recording formats for flexibility in post-production

  • Up to 120fps in 4K: Allows for high-resolution slow-motion capture

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Touch AF and Face Detection: Ensures accurate and fast autofocus, with intuitive touch operation

  • User-Interchangeable Lens Mounts: Compatible with EF mount lenses, with options to change to PL or EF Cinema Lock mounts

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Description

Impressive usability and imaging power combine in the EOS C300 Mark III, the customizable cinema camera that's built for versatility and flexibility. The lightweight body comes equipped with Canon's new Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor capable of over 16 stops of dynamic range.

The DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features such as internal RAW recording, 4K 120p High Frame Rate recording, and Dual Pixel Autofocus. The EOS C300 Mark III is the perfect expression of form and function, exceptionally adaptable to virtually any production with its modular design.

Canon Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor

The EOS C300 Mark III features Canon's next generation Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor. This sensor is capable of dynamic ranges in excess of 16 stops and is compatible with Canon’s exclusive Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus technology.

The DGO Sensor is a developed imaging system that generates high dynamic range and maintains low noise levels by reading out each photodiode with two different gains. It combines the two with saturation prioritizing gain for bright areas, and a lower noise prioritizing gain for darker areas.
 

Enhanced Clear Scan Mode

Firmware available Summer 2023 will add improvements to Clear Scan shutter mode to help reduce or virtually eliminate the flickering caused by some LED walls.
 

DIGIC DV7 Image Processor powerfully processes high-resolution image data

The EOS C300 Mark III features Canon's DIGIC DV7 image processor that takes the extensive RAW information captured from the imaging sensor and processes it for output. DIGIC is also the engine behind features such as high frame rate recording, Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor, Dual Pixel Autofocus, Cinema Raw Light Recording, HDR (PQ) output, Electronic Image Stabilization and proxy recording.

Product Specification

Technical Specifications

Imaging Sensor

Effective Pixels

4096x2160: when 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution (Approx. 8.85 megapixels)
3840 x 2160: when 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution (Approx. 8.29 megapixels)

Total Pixels


4206 x 2280; Approx. 9.6 megapixels

Sensor Type


CMOS

Sensor Size

Super 35mm
4K: 26.2 x 13.8 (29.6 mm diagonal)
UHD: 4K: 24.6 x 13.8 (28.2 mm diagonal)

Sensor Modes

Super 35mm, Super 16mm(cropped)

Pixel Pitch


6.4 µm

Scanning System


Progressive

Number of Sensors


1

Filter


RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)

Imaging Processor


DiG!C DV 7

 

Lens System

Lens Mount


Default Mount: EF
Optional: EF-C locking, PL
*All mounts are interchangeable
**Supports both EF and EF-S lens

Zoom/Focus Preset


Not Available

Shockless Zoom


Not Available

Digital Teleconverter


Not Available

ND Filter


Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops; 8 and 10 stops in extended mode

Peripheral Illumination Correction


Available

 

Exposure and Metering

Exposure Modes


(1) Manual exposure based on shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting, and ND filter setting
(2) Push auto iris control, auto iris control

Metering Modes


Standard, Spotlight and Backlight

Gain


Normal Setting -6dB to 54dB TBD
Fine Setting -2dB to 54dB in 0.5 dB increments

ISO


100 to 102,400

Auto Gain Control (AGC)


Not Available

Shockless Gain


Not Available

Exposure Compensation/AE Shift


–2.0 to +2.0 in 0.25 point intervals

Shutter Modes


3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan
Speed Mode is selected in 1/3 or 1/4 stop increments

Shutter Speed Range


59.94Hz/24.00Hz: 1/12 to 1/2000
50.00Hz: 1/12 to 1/2000

Shutter Angle Settings


59.94Hz/50.00Hz/24.00Hz: 360, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25

Iris Settings (EF)


Can be set to 1/2 stop, 1/3 stop or Fine.
(1) Push auto iris control
(2) Auto iris control (Compatible lens required)
(1/2, 1/3 stop or fine setting can be selected)

 

Focus

Focus Control


Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Focus Modes


Manual focus, continuous AF, one-shot AF, AF-Boosted MF, face detection AF
Only lenses that support AF functions can be used in AF modes

 

Recording Selection

System Frequency


59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 24.00 Hz
59.94 Hz mode: 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P
50.00 Hz mode: 50.00i/50.00P/25.00P
24.00 Hz mode: 24.00P

Resolution

 

ModeResolutionFrame Rates
Cinema RAW Light4096x216059.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p /
50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p
2048x108059.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p /
50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p
XF-AVC4096x2160 / 3840x216059.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p /
50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p
2048x1080 / 1920x108059.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p /
50.00p / 25.00p / 24.00p/59.94i / 50i
1280x72059.94p / 50p

Color Gamuts*


Cinema Gamut, BT.709, BT.2020

Gamma Curves*


BT.709, Wide DR, Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, PQ, HLG

N/A4


*Enabled for recording (including proxy) and output from each terminal, but does not affect recorded Cinema RAW Light files.

 

Recording / Codec

Codecs


XF-AVC (10 bit 4:2:2 (CFexpress) or 8 bit 4:2:0 (SD card))
Cinema RAW Light (CFexpress)

Recording Media


CFexpress 2.0 (Type B) x 2 slots
 

MediaCapacity (GB)
SanDisk Extreme Pro512
Sony TOUGH512
ProGrade Digital COBALT650


SD Card (Still Images (JPEG), Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, and menu settings); SD/SDHC/SDXC Supported

Recording Time

 

 Cinema RAW Light
CFexpressTM1 Gbps250 Mbps
512 GB64 Minutes256 Minutes
 XF-AVC Intraframe
CFexpressTM810 Mbps410 Mbps310 Mbps160 Mbps
512 GB79 Minutes156 Minutes207 Minutes401 Minutes
 XF-AVC Long GOP
CFexpressTM260 Mbps160 Mbps50 Mbps24 Mbps
512 GB246 Minutes401 Minutes1284 Minutes2675 Minutes
 XF-AVC Long GOP
SD35 Mbps24 Mbps17 Mbps 
512 GB1945 Minutes2840 Minutes4010 Minutes 

File Format


XF-AVC: MXF (OP-1a)
RAW: CRM

File System


CFexpress: exFat
SDHC card: (up to 32 GB): FAT32
SDXC card (more than 32 GB): exFAT
File division unit: 4 GB for FAT32, none for exFAT

Maximum Clip Number


999 (per media)

 

Audio

Recording Format


Linear PCM; 4-Channel; 24-Bit; 48 kHz

Built-in Microphone


Monaural

External Audio Inputs


2 – XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)

Recording Chanel Selection


Up to 4 channel audio recording is supported.

XLR Mic Trimming


Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB or +12 dB

Limiter


Available

Recording Level Adjustment Range


- Infinity to +18dB

Phantom Power


Available; +48V

Headphone Adjustment


16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting

Built-in Speaker


Available; Volume Adjustable

1KHz Tone


Available (off, -12, -18, or -20 dB)

 

Features and Performance

Playback


Clip Display: 3x4 Index Display.
Clip Playback: Forward Search (x5, x15, x60), Reverse Search (x5, x15, x60), Forward frame Advance, Reverse Frame Advance, Record Review, Skip to next clip, skip to previous clip
Clip information Display: Clip Metadata display, custom picture settings
Playback Functions: Clip Delete
Photo Playback: index, single playback, delete, protect

Slow and Fast Motion Recording


Available; Records at a different frame rate then the playback rate allowing for fast and slow motion effects:

Sensor ModeRecording ModeAvailable Frame Rates
Super35Cinema RAW Light
 23.98P/24P: 12-120
 29.97P: 15-120
 25P/50P: 15-120
 59.94P: 15-120
Super16
(Crop)
Cinema RAW Light
 23.98P/24P: 12-180
 29.97P: 15-180
 25P/50P: 15-180
 59.94P: 15-180
Super35XF-AVC
 23.98P/24P: 12-120
 23.98P/24P: 12-120
 25P/50P: 15-120
 59.94P: 15-120
Super16
(Crop)
XF-AVC
 23.98P/24P: 12-120
 29.97P: 15-180
 25P/50P: 15-180
 59.94P: 15-180

Special Recording Functions


Relay Recording*; Double-Slot Recording**
* Not available during Slow Motion recording
** Not available in combination with Slow and fast motion recording or relay recording

Photo Recording Mode


Available; Images captured to SD Card

Waveform Monitor


Available (HDR Compatible);
(a) Line display
(b) Line + spot: Line display over a red waveform in a red frame.
(c) Line select display
(d) RGB (parade)
(e) YPrPb (parade)

Output gain can be selected as either 1x or 2x. With gain set to 2x, the vertical axis (Y-position) offset value can be chosen.

When gamma is set to PQ, an PQ index (nits index) can be displayed. When gamma is set to HLG, an HLG index (0.0–1.0 relative index) can be displayed.

Vectorscope


Available

False Color


Available

Exposure / Focus Aids


Peaking (2 types), Zebra Pattern, Magnify, Black and White Mode, Focus Guide

Frame Record


Not Available

Pre-Record


Yes, 3 seconds cache (Audio and Video)

Time code


Drop Frame (DF) and Non-Drop Frame (NDF)

Time Code Modes


Regeneration, Record Run, Free Run and External Source

Auto White Balance (AWB)


Available

White Balance


Kelvin Setting:
2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increment
-20CC to +20CC in 1 CC increments

White Balance Presets


Daylight (5,600K); Tungsten (3,200K), Custom A, Custom B

Auto Black Balance

Available

Custom Picture Settings


20 Custom Picture settings
Custom pictures can be adjusted using the following settings and saved for later recall:
Gamma, Black, Black Gamma, Low Key Saturation, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Skin Detail, Selective Noise Reduction, Color Matrix, White Balance, Color Correction, Setup Level
Custom Pictures can be saved to an SD card for later use or transferring between cameras

Custom Display


Yes; LCD panel and EVF information display can be customized

On Screen Markers


Available marker options include center, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, and user marker.
With user markers, user can set their preferred size and position.
Markers can be displayed in yellow, blue, green, red, black, gray, or white.

Assign Buttons


18 total assignable button (15 assign buttons provided on camera body, 1 on the grip and 2 buttons on the monitor unit)

Color Bars


Color bars compliant with SMPTE, EBU, or ARIB standards can be selected depending on system frequency selected

Sensitivity


59.94 Hz: f/10 (2048x1080/59.94P) or f/14 (1920x1080/29.97P)
50.00 Hz: f/11 (2048x1080/50.00P) or f/16 (1920x1080/25.00P)
All values for ISO 800, 2000 lux, and reflectance rate of 89.9%

Dynamic Range


Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16+ stops (ISO 800)
Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops (ISO 800)

 

LCD Monitor

Type


4.3-inch (10.9 cm diagonal) color wide-screen LCD
Approx. 2,760,000 dots (1280 x RGB x 720),

Aspect Ratio


16:9

Field of View Coverage


100%

Display Adjustments


Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, and Luminance

 

Input/Output

SDI Out


HD: SMPTE 292
3G: SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425
6G: SMPTE ST 2081
12G: SMPTE ST 2082
Audio: SMPTE ST 299
BNC Connector, output only

Monitor Out


Available

Resolution: 2048x1080 / 1920x1080
Frame Rates:
23.98p/24.00p/25.00p/29.97p/30p/59.94p/50p/60p

Time code In/Out


Yes; BNC Connector (Input and Output)

Genlock


Supported when optional expansion unit EU-V1 or EU-V2 in attached (Shares function with Synch Out)
Adjustment range: -1023 to +1023

Synch Out


Supported when optional expansion unit EU-V1 or EU-V2 in attached (Shares function with Genlock)
HD tri-level signal (HD Sync) 1920x1080: 59.94i/50i/23.98/24.00, 1280x720: 59.94p/50p/23.98, 24.00

HDMI


Yes (Type A)
[4096x2160/3840x2160]/1920x1080/1280x720

Audio Input Terminal


2 – Balanced 3-pin XLR (Mic Level, Mic Level with phantom power and Line Level)
3.5mm Microphone terminal

Headphone Jack


Available; 3.5mm stereo mini-jack

Remote Terminals


Remote A (Standard – LANC Compatible or RC-V100)
Remote B available In conjunction with expansion unit EU-V1 and EU-V2
Remote control through WFT-E9

USB


Available

CCU


Optional RC-V100

 

Power

Supply


14.4V DC (Battery Pack)

Power Terminal


DC IN 12V jack: DC 11.5V - 20V
DC 12–20V (using V-mount battery with EU-V2)

Battery


BP-A Series

Compact Power Adapter


CA-CP200B

 

Accessories

Tripod Adapter


Canon TA-100

Wi-Fi Adapter


WFT-E9

Expansion Units


EU-V1, EU-V2, EU-V3

EVF


EVF-V50, EVF-V70

Mounts


PL Mount Kit PM-V1, EF Cinema Lock Mount Kit CM-V1

Adapter


MO-4E (EF to B4), MO-4P (PL to B4)

 

Other

Dimensions


(Width x height x depth, excluding cable and grip belt)
Body Only: Approx. 153 x 148 x 168 mm (6.0 x 5.8 x 6.6 in.)
Body and Grip: Approx. 183 x 148 x 189 mm (7.2 x 5.8 x 7.4 in.)
Body, Grip, Handle, Mic Holder, LCD Monitor LM-V2 and Expansion Unit EU-V2: Approx. 343 x 277 x 333 mm (13.5 x 10.9 x 13.1 in)

Weight


EF Camera body (without Camera Grip GR-V1 or thumb rest) Approx. 1.75 kg ( 3.9 lb)*
*Body with PL Mount body; Approx. 2030g (4.5 lb.)
*Body with EF Cinema lock Mount body; Approx. 1860g (4.1 lb.)
Camera Grip GR-V1: Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz.)
LCD Monitor LM-V2: Approx. 204 g (7.2 oz.)
Handle unit: Approx. 227 g (8.0 oz.)
Battery Pack BP-A60: Approx. 434 g (15.3 oz.)
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200B: Approx. 290 g (10.2 oz.) *Not including AC cable
Battery Charger CG-A20: Approx. 145 g (5.10 oz.)
Eyecap: Approx. 26 g ( 0.92 oz.)
Mic holder unit:Approx. 56 g ( 2.0 oz.)
LCD Attachment Unit LA-V2: Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz.)
Thumb rest: Approx. 9 g ( 0.32 oz.)
Extension System Attachment Bracket: Approx. 11 g (0.39 oz.)
Unit Cable UN-5: Approx. 80 g (2.8 oz.)
Body cap: Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.)

Temperature and Humidity


Performance requirements: 0ºC to 40ºC, 85% (relative humidity)
Operating requirements: -5ºC to 45ºC, 60% (relative humidity)

Language Support


English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Russian

Time and Date


Automatic Calendar range January 1st, 2020 through December 31, 2050

World Clock


World Clock support – UTC time setting: Setting range from +14:00 to -12:00