The Canon EOS C300 Mark II is
Canon's update to its first generation
cinema camera, the
Canon C300, and is part of the
Canon Cinema EOS line. Notable new features compared to the previous model are the implementation of a sensor capable of a 15-stops of
dynamic range
Dynamic range (abbreviated DR, DNR, or DYR) is the ratio between the largest and smallest values that a certain quantity can assume. It is often used in the context of signals, like sound and light. It is measured either as a ratio or as a base- ...
, 4K XFAVC and 12-bit internal recording, color matrices, and the ability to record raw motion video via external recorder.
Sample footage
Canon sponsored the production of "Trick Shot", the first short film to make use of the Canon C300 Mark II, directed by Evan Kaufmann.
Specifications
*8.85mp 4206x2340 Super-35 CMOS sensor (
QFHD
Ultra-high-definition television (also known as Ultra HD television, Ultra HD, UHDTV, UHD and Super Hi-Vision) today includes 4K UHD and 8K UHD, which are two digital video formats with an aspect ratio of 16:9. These were first proposed by ...
resolution)
*Dual-DIGIC DV5 Processor
*Canon XF-AVC Codec
*Dual CFast Card Slots
*Peak ASA of 102,400
*Dual Pixel Autofocus with Face Detection
*10-bit Canon Log 2 Gamma available (including previous Canon Log gamma)
*Uses BP-A30 batteries
*Sold as a system, including LCD monitor / XLR audio unit, side grip, and top handle.
*Availability: Sept. 2015
*Price: appx. US$16,000 (original), $7,499
(current)
References
{{Canon EOS Cinema cameras
Canon EOS cameras
Digital movie cameras