Canon EOS C200 Camera - PL Mount

The compact and versatile Canon EOS C200 Camera - PL Mount is a ready-to-go production camera that comes with a built-in OLED electronic viewfinder and an array of accessories, including a 4" touch screen LCD monitor, a versatile handle and ergonomic handgrip. The EOS C200 camera can record internal 4K RAW to a CFast™ 2.0 card in Canon's new Cinema RAW Light format without compromising detail, as well as 4K UHD and Full HD in MP4 format to SD cards. 

Its small form factor (weighs only 3.2 lb!) suits gimbals, aerial devices, or shooting in tight spaces. The lightweight body may mean you can forgo adding an optional shoulder rig since it is suitable for gimbal and Steadicam work. Simply add an optional lens and your recording media to make this production-ready camera complete for your next documentary or in-house company project. You can also use this camera for RAW recordings in tight places where larger professional cameras cannot fit.

The 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm CMOS sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, and HDR capability help make the EOS C200 ideal for film, documentary and television production, corporate and event videography, and newsgathering.

User interface and controls are similar to your existing Canon camera, so your touch memory can take over when modifying settings.

8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm CMOS Sensor

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera integrates an 8.85 Megapixel Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS sensor that supports 4K (DCI) recording with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels. The camera fully utilizes the image data delivered by this 4K CMOS sensor to also enable Over Sampling HD Processing for 2K (DCI) and Full HD 1080/60p recording. You can capture up to 120fps on this camera without cropping the sensor.

Each pixel in this CMOS imaging sensor also maintains a wide pixel pitch that maximizes the amount of light that falls on to each photo site. This enhances the EOS C200 camera's sensitivity while also minimizing noise and supporting ISO speeds of up to 102,400 for extreme low-light imaging. This sensor also reduces data-readout time which results in reduced rolling-shutter artifacts.

Built-In and On-Board Accessories

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera includes a built-in OLED electronic viewfinder, a 4-inch Touch Screen LCD Monitor (LM-V1), Camera Grip (GR-V1), Handle Unit (HDU-2) and Battery Charger (CG-A20). The combination creates a camera package ready-to-go right out of the box. This camera is ideal for single operator shooting applications including film, documentary and television production, as well as corporate video and event videography work and newsgathering.

Built-in Electronic OLED Viewfinder - The 0.46 inch, 1.77 million dot built-in OLED electronic viewfinder offers a full array of menu options for controlling camera settings and supports HDR viewing. 

Touchscreen LCD Monitor (LM-V1) - The fully adjustable and detachable, 1.23 million dot, 4-inch Touch Screen LCD Monitor works with Canon's exclusive AF technologies for easy monitoring and one-finger tap-focusing during shooting.

Camera Grip (GR-V1) - The new Rosette style camera grip makes rotating and removing the grip simpler and features an improved ergonomic design to help steady and focus the camera. 

Handle Unit (HDU-2) - This handle unit can be attached to the camera body without tools, and features a new handle screw that enables fast and easy attachment. The unit can also be used to mount a variety of optional peripherals.

Integrated Audio - Note that instead of tying in the XLR ports into the handle, the EOS C200 includes the XLR inputs on the camera body.

Dual DiG!C DV 6 Image Processors

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera features Canon’s newly developed dual DiG!C DV 6 image processors, which powerfully process high-resolution image data.

The two on-board DiG!C DV 6 image processors allow for the recoding of 1,800 horizontal TV lines in 4K. The DiG!C 6 is Canon’s sixth-generation Image processor that uses proprietary technology, allowing you to achieve high performance and creative freedom when acquiring images.

Over Sampling HD Processing

The EOS C200 features Over Sampling HD Processing*, a high-image-quality signal processing system to satisfy a broad spectrum of video production needs by effectively utilizing the abundant powers of 4K image expression in 2K (2048 x 1080) / Full HD (1920 x 1080) recording. During the Over Sampling HD Processing, pixels interpolated and 4K RGB data is generated together to produce 2K/HD data generated using non-additive resizing.

* NOTE: Over Sampling HD Processing is not available with Cinema RAW Light recording or 120p/100p.

Extended Sensitivity

The EOS C200 supports an ISO range of between 160 and 25,600. The range expands to between 100 to 102,400 when Extended Sensitivity is set on the camera. This range of ISO settings provide you with more creative freedom. Low ISO values allow you to use large iris settings and shallow depth of field, even in scenes of bright light. The higher ISO values provide you with more flexibility in dimly lit situations. 

Internal 4K RAW Recording with New Cinema RAW Light

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera features Canon's newly developed Cinema RAW Light, a 4K RAW recording file format offering a smaller file size compared to Canon’s standard RAW** files, while maintaining the same high resolution, high color reproducibility, and wide dynamic range data to provide greater freedom in grading and compositing.

** NOTE: Standard RAW is found on the EOS C500/EOS C300 Mark II/EOS C700 Camera RAW

You can record DCI 4K 60p/50p with Cinema RAW Light to general-purpose media such as the CFast 2.0 card and a MP4 SD Card on the camera. Cinema RAW Light files are about 1/3 to 1/5 the size of Canon’s standard RAW files. The smaller file size and reduced bit rate speed up data transfer and allow internal recording to CFast™ cards.

The reduced file size also helps users extend storage capacity and transfer files on a network more easily. The high bit depth of Cinema RAW Light (10bit/12bit***) maximizes retention of color and dynamic range information, which is especially critical in HDR production. 

*** NOTE: 12bit for 4K/30p and under, 10bit for 4K/60p and 50p. Each bit is efficiency optimized in consideration of visual properties.

Cinema RAW Light files can be transcoded to other commonly used file formats, such as DPX or ProRes for later editing and online delivery using Canon's CRD software.

Simultaneous Recording

DCI 4K video (4096x2160) in Cinema RAW Light can be recorded to a CFast™ 2.0 card while recording a 2K sub-recording video (2048x1080) in H.264 Long GOP UCbCr 4.2.0 to an SD card. The smaller file size of the 2K sub-recording file allows for easier editing. 

Internal 4K UHD and Full HD Recording in MP4

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera offers 4K UHD and Full HD recording in MP4 format, up to 60fps. The compact size of the MP4 codec allows the EOS C200 to capture images directly to low cost SD cards.

The C200 records UHD in 4:2:0 8-bit for MP4 onto SD cards. This makes it ideal for web production and other online content where a higher format is not necessary for your end product.

UHD (3840 x 2160) on SD Card - YCbCr 4:2:0 8-Bit with 150Mbps LongGOP in 24P (24.0Hz); 25P, 50P (50Hz); 23.98P, 29.97P, 59.94P (59.94Hz); + LPCM 16-Bit 4-channel Audio @ 48kHz

Full HD (1920 x 1080) on SD Card -  YCbCr 4:2:0 8-Bit with 35Mbps LongGOP in 24P (24.0Hz); 25P, 50P (50Hz); 23.98P, 29.97P, 59.94P (59.94Hz); + AAC 16-Bit 2-channel Audio @ 48kHz

Double Slot Recording

Mirror recording of 4K UHD/Full HD MP4 image files to the camera’s two SD slots is possible, saving time and effort of having to make copies of the data after recording.

Full HD 120p/100p Slow Motion Recording Support

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera supports high-speed recording in Full HD at 120p/100p fps to enable additional creative freedom for slow motion replays and other special effects. It’s capable of a maximum 120fps, realizing even greater emotion in visual expression.

Professional Workflow

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera offers a variety of professional workflows. The camera’s new Cinema RAW Light format provides professional shooters with the widest dynamic range and highest color fidelity for post production work. Using Canon's CRD software and Canon RAW Light codec with up to 15 stops of dynamic range is achievable.

MP4 recording is also possible on the camera for situations such as newsgathering, where capturing the image and speed through post are priority.

The EOS C200 supports both ACES 1.0 and HDR imaging through support for emerging HDR standards. Canon is working closely with 3rd party developers to help ensure maximum compatibility for these new formats with NLE and grading systems. 

Canon Log 1 & Canon Log 3

The EOS C200 supports both Canon Log and Canon Log 3 Gamma. Canon Log is designed to reproduce, in post production, the entire tonal range of the CMOS image sensor. Log workflow provides the user with higher dynamic range, more highlight and shadow retention, and more flexibility in grading.

Canon Log 3 is ideal for professional end users seeking the most out of their camera system. Canon Log 3 provides the most versatility for post production, when recording in camera.

When using Canon RAW Light and Canon's RAW development software it is possible to additionally use Canon Log 2, which allows for a total of 15 stops of dynamic range out of the camera. Using this method requires additional post production time over other options yet provides the highest quality and flexibility for post.

Wide DR Gamma

The EOS C200 provides the Canon Wide Dynamic Range Gamma function that allows users to get many of the benefits of Canon Log Gamma while maintaining an 18% gray point similar to Rec. 709. By using this setting, users can maintain the full dynamic range of the sensor without the need for extensive post processing.  Use of Wide DR Gamma can greatly reduce post production time, while maintaining very high image quality. 

Canon Cinema RAW Development 2.0

Canon has developed an improved workflow for the EOS C200, Cinema RAW Development 2.0, which supports the new Cinema RAW Light format and is provided as a free download. In addition to new development process support, it also brings features from the previous release including support HDR monitoring, Canon Log Gammas, ACES 1.0 and more. 

Canon RAW Plugin for Avid Media Access

Canon RAW Plugin 2.0 for Avid® Media Access is provided as a free download, which allows users to directly import Canon Cinema RAW data into an Avid Media Composer® system. This helps streamline the workflow, while enabling stress-free real-time playback and reducing file ingest wait time.

HDR Viewing

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera supports HDR recording in the ITU-R BT.2100 standard (PQ). HDR on-set monitoring is possible using HDR compatible reference displays, including all of Canon’s 4K UHD Reference Displays. The Electronic Viewfinder can be used with a new View Assist feature, providing a reference view that’s close to the PQ standard. Using this View Assist feature, the displayed dynamic range can be selected for 400% or 1600%, and linear display as well. This allows operators to shoot HDR footage while getting a preview of the finished product.

ACES 1.0 Support (except for 0.7)

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera supports the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES 1.0). Using Canon supplied IDTs, images captured on the EOS C200 can be imported directly into the ACES compatible systems. In addition, video output from the camera can be monitored by selecting the ACESproxy.

ACESproxy allows the camera to send a monitor output that simulates ACES space to a compatible monitor or device. Modifications made using proxy output can be saved and later brought into the editing or grading suite to help insure changes and color choices made on set are accurately reproduced in post.

ACES image display is supported in Canon’s full line of 4K UHD Reference Displays. 

Connectivity Options 

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera offers a wide range of terminals that are useful in a variety of production shooting and display situations. 

• 2x XLR Input
• Headphone Jack
• Ethernet Port
• DC IN
• SDI up to HD (1920x1080)
• USB
• Remote Port
• HDMI OUT up to UHD (3840x2160)

In-Camera ND Filter

The EOS C200 Digital Cinema Camera features in-camera ND filters to help save production time and help increase shooting versatility without the need to change filters. The internal ND filters are selected with the ND FILTER + and - buttons on the left side of the camera.

The camera uses an internal, motorized ND assembly consisting of two rotating disks with glass ND filters between the rear of the lens and the front of the sensor. This combination of ND filters allows 5 steps of neutral density. In normal mode 2, 4 and 6 stops are available. In extended mode, 8 and 10 stops are also available. Neutral density filters allow the operator more control of exposure in bright scenes, especially where shallow depth of field is desired. 

RC-V100 Remote Control Support

Camera settings can be accessed and controlled from a distance using Canon’s RC-V100 Remote Controller. The RC-V100 plugs into the EOS C200 through the remote terminal on the rear panel. This optional accessory allows image quality adjustments and camera operations to be set from a distance.

Focusing, aperture and zooming operations can also be performed remotely using the Link-up feature with Canon CINE-SERVO lenses.

Updated Browser Remote Functions, Including Focus Support

Some applications require the camera to be located a distance away from the operator, such as on a crane or jib. The ability to perform remote operation of camera functions in these situations can be critical. Multiple camera operations can be performed on the EOS C200 from a connected device (such as a PC, tablet or smartphone) by accessing the Browser Remote with a general-purpose browser.

A wide range of auto focus functions can also be controlled using the Browser Remote, including the ability to move the focus area with just a touch when using a compatible tablet or smartphone.

Manual focus can also be controlled from the Browser Remote, helping to ensure accurate focus from remote locations where manual focusing is not possible.

A live feed from the camera can be displayed simultaneously from multiple connected devices accessing the Browser Remote. One device can be used to check focus, while the client or director can monitor the live action from another compatible device.

Optional Accessories 

The optional GPS Receiver GP-E2 is compatible with the EOS C200 and can be connected to the camera using a USB cable, providing location and time information that is recorded during shooting. The GPS Data helps support editing work and adds more useful information for archiving purposes.