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Canon Unveils Cinema EOS Signaling the company’s commitment to professional motion-picture production, Canon has unveiled the Cinema EOS C300, an interchangeable-lens digital cinema camera that combines exceptional imaging performance with outstanding mobility and expandability. The camera will be available in two models: the EOS C300 EF, equipped with an EF lens mount for compatibility with Canon’s diverse line of interchangeable EF and EF Cinema lenses; and the EOS C300 PL, with a PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses. Both models feature a new Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor that incorporates approximately 8.29 million effective pixels, with a pixel size that is larger than that of conventional professional camcorders, thus enabling greater light-gathering capabilities for enhanced sensitivity and reduced noise. The sensor reads full HD (1920x1080) video signals for each of the three RGB primary colors, decreasing the incidence of moiré, and 4:2:2 color sampling further enables high-resolution performance. Supported by a heightened signal read-out speed, the CMOS sensor reduces rolling-shutter skews. Additionally, the combination of the sensor with Canon’s high-performance Digic DV III image processor facilitates high-precision gamma processing and smooth gradation expression. The C300 also features the Canon Log Gamma recording mode, which captures a “flat” looking image with 12 stops of dynamic range for maximum flexibility in post. The camera’s video and audio recording file format adopts the industry-standard Material Exchange Format, an open source file format ideally suited for nonlinear editing systems. The C300 records to readily available CF cards and is equipped with two card slots for simultaneous recording. The camera also offers 59.41i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P and 24.00p recording modes. The C300 measures 5.2" wide by 7.0" high by 6.7" deep. The camera can be outfitted with a handle, grip, thumb rest and monitor unit. Additionally, it offers an array of industry-standard terminals, including HD/SD-SDI video output for external recording. When used in conjunction with Canon’s WFT-E6B wireless file transmitter for EOS DSLRs, the C300 can also be controlled remotely via a smart phone or tablet. The camera is equipped with four start/stop buttons posi88 January 2012

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tioned at various locations to satisfy a variety of camera-holding styles. The camera is also compatible with a host of third-party accessories, including matteboxes, follow-focus systems and external video and audio recorders. Other features include fast- and slow-motion shooting with frame rates adjustable between 1 and 60 fps in 1 fps increments. Additionally, a selection of Custom Pictures enables users to adjust the image quality for greater control over the look. The EOS C300 EF is scheduled to be available this month, while the C300 PL is slated for release in late March; both cameras have a recommended price of $20,000. For additional information, visit www.canon.com/cinemaeos. Canon Debuts EF Cinema Lenses Supporting the release of the Cinema EOS C300 digital camera system, Canon has introduced seven 4K EF Cinema Lenses. The lineup includes four zoom lenses (two each for EF and PL mounts) covering a focal-length range from 14.5mm to 300mm, and three EF-mount prime lenses. All seven lenses are capable of delivering exceptional 4K optical performance and offer compatibility with the Super 35mm-equivalent image format. The three prime lenses can also be used with cameras equipped with 35mm full-frame sensors. The four zoom lenses comprise the EF-mount CN-E14.560mm T2.6 L S, the PL-mount CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L SP, the EFmount CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S and the PL-mount CN-E30300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP. Zoom, focus and iris markings are all engraved on angled surfaces for improved readability from behind the camera. With a focus rotation angle of approximately 300 degrees and a zoom rotation angle of approximately 160 degrees, the lenses facilitate precise focusing performance while making possible smooth and subtle zoom operation. The prime lenses comprise the EF-mount CN-E24mm T1.5 L F, CN-E50mm T1.3 L F and CN-E85mm T1.3 L F. The primes and the zooms all employ anomalous dispersion glass, which is effective in eliminating chromatic aberration, and large-diameter aspherical lenses, providing high-resolution imaging across the frame. Each lens is equipped with a newly designed 11-blade aperture diaphragm for soft, attractive blur characteristics. For additional information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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