Canon C300 Mk II PL Mount Camera + ATOMOS Shogun Inferno Monitor/Recorder & Accessory Kit Bundle

This bundle includes the following items:

• Canon EOS C300 Mk II Camera Body - PL Mount
• ATOMOS Shogun Inferno 7" 4K Monitor/Recorder
• Atomos Shogun/Ninja Inferno/Flame Accessory Kit

The improved Canon EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera with PL lens mount features a dynamic range of 15 stops, CFast recording technology, 4K/2K/Full HD internal and external recording with 4K RAW output, plus a new 10-bit Canon Log 2 Gamma. This camera was remodeled with user input to enhance the user experience of studio motion picture applications, broadcast, indie productions, sports, and many more.

The Sensor

The redesigned camera boasts an 8.85 Megapixel Canon Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS image sensor. It supports up to 4K DCI recording with a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. Data from the 4K sensor, working with its dual Canon DIGIC DV5 image processors, delivers Over-Sampling HD Processing for reduced-moiré 2K (DCI)/Full 1080-60p HD recording and Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus.

The dual DIGIC DV5 image processors also help to reduce visual noise and enable high-sensitivity shooting at a maximum speed of ISO 102,400 (+54dB) for sharp, clear image capture using only ambient lighting. The EOS C300 Mark II camera also incorporates a trio of XF-AVC H.264 codecs to enable in-camera 4K (DCI) recording to dual CFast card slots and 2K/Full HD recording to an SD card slot. For external recording and monitoring, twin 3G-SDI outputs capable of 4K RAW output are included on the rear of the camera body. You can choose among multiple recording modes, resolutions, and frame rates to meet your individual production needs.

Each pixel in this CMOS imaging sensor also maintains a wide pixel pitch to maximize the amount of light which falls on each photo site. This enhances the sensitivity while also minimizing noise. It also supports ISO speeds of up to 102,400 for low-light imaging. This sensor reduces data-readout time to about half of what it was in the original EOS C300 Camera, which results in a significant reduction in rolling-shutter artifacts.

Improvements

The Canon EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera facilitates operation and creative freedoms, such as full manual control, an Ultra-High Resolution 1.77 Megapixel color OLED EVF with adjustable 60° tilting angle, a built in internal mono reference microphone, a removable hand grip, an improved camera handle extension with additional attachment points, plus both a removable LCD Monitor and a control panel with XLR inputs. The modular design of the EOS C300 Mark II camera accommodates many third-party accessories.

A new log gamma designated as Canon Log Gamma 2 was designed explicitly for the camera's 10-bit recording capabilities. The files produced using Log format are ideal for color correction and grading in post-production. Canon did this to produce a high level of creative freedom while minimizing degradation of image quality. When using Canon Log 2, the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II can provide a dynamic range up to 1600%.

Be sure to check out the images where a chart on Slow and Fast Motion recording has been provided for your reference.

Recording

The Canon EOS C300 Mark II employs CFast™ (CompactFast) 2.0 cards for in-camera 4K video recording. The camera features two CFast™ card slots. Each slot is protected by a convenient hinged cover. The camera also includes an SD card slot for HD and Proxy recording. The camera can simultaneously record 4K on two CFast™ (2.0) cards along with 2K proxy images on its SD card for off-line editing. Canon provided a chart to show the memory cards verified for the EOS C300 Mark II.

Ergonomics

This camera builds on the efficient ergonomic design of the original, while adding new advantages. Redesigned to maximize shooting comfort and the usability improvements asked for by users, the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera's modular design allows different components to be added or removed as needed to meet both the demands of a particular shooting environment and the comfort of the camera operator. In addition to the core body, the EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera comes with a removable hand grip, improved low-angle camera handle extension with additional attachment points, and removable LCD monitor and control panel with XLR audio inputs.

Ultra-High Resolution OLED EVF

The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera features a 0.46 Inch 1.77 Megapixel color OLED EVF (Organic Light Emitting Diode Electronic ViewFinder). OLED technology increases the color reproducibility, contrast and response of the viewfinder, making camera operation and the judging of image characteristics seen in the viewfinder much easier. The EVF also offers 60º of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.

Connectivity & Control

The C300 MK II arrives equipped with (2) 3G-SDI, a gunlock input, a timecode input/output, and an HDMI output. It also includes a remote terminal, a standard headphone jack, and both an audio and a video terminal to connect exclusively to a monitor.

The camera supports the Canon RC-V100 remote controller (sold separately) to enable adjustments to camera controls and image quality from a distance. It supports a variety of third-party LANC accessories.

You do not need a remote to achieve remove control though. Use a standard web browser on a WiFi capable device (your smart phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) to take dynamic control of your camera functionality. Canon added focus control functions. You can adjust – by touch – the focus area.

And if you prefer the manual life and wish to toss aside all this WiFi mumbo jumbo you can do that, too. The EOS C300 Mark II camera offers a fully manual yet still digital camera. You have full manual control of functions such as iris, shutter speed, gain, zoom, focus, and audio. You will also have access to Custom Picture Settings, Custom Functions, and Custom Display Options to tailor your camera to your precise needs.

Firmware Update: 

Canon has updated their firmware on the Canon C300 MK II Camera. Please be sure to read the step-by-step instructions Canon has conveniently included inside their C300 MK II Firmware Update.

Firmware Version 1.1.0.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

1.  Support for LCD monitor LM-V1 1,2 (separately sold) has been added. 

2.  Peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration correction has been added for the following lenses: 

• EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 
• EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
• EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 

NOTE 1: Your LA-V1 LCD Attachment Unit cannot be used to attach the LM-V1 to your EOS C300 MK II / EOS C300 Mark II PL cameras. 3rd party mounting options are required to use the monitor on this model camera. 

NOTE 2: When using the LM-V1 with the separately-sold WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter and GP-E1 GPS Receiver, please be sure to maintain space between the two accessories. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the Important Notes from Canon in their PDF when you download the firmware update in order to correctly perform the update correctly and maintain your working camera.

The ATOMOS Shogun Inferno 7" 4K Monitor/Recorder is packed with an extensive suite of scopes, all 1-touch away and simple to use. The Video OS includes tools for focus, framing, and exposure (Focus peaking, 2:1/1:1 zoom, Zebra, False Color, Safe Area, luma/RGB parade, vectorscope), along with a flexible 3D LUT implementation (use built-in LUTs or upload .cube files) and options for de-squeezing anamorphic content.

ATOMOS invented the all-in-one monitor recorder category and now redefines it with their Shogun Inferno.

Be sure to download the Firmware V9.01 update, which supports ProRes RAW capture and playback on select cameras. This update enables the user to capture RAW footage at up to 12-bit RGB on SSD media. ProRes RAW files can be ingested directly into Final Cut Pro 10.4.1.

AtomHDR image processing lets you shoot with the high brightness range of your camera's Log profile while maintaining vibrant true-to-life colors.  Conventional monitors lack this capability, displaying the brightness detail of Log but with a washed out image that makes judging exposure difficult. Be at the forefront of the HDR revolution by having a field monitor capable of resolving HDR in the field as you see it in Post Production and record the original Log image direct from the sensor for HDR grading in post production.

The touchscreen display is a full 7" HD calibrated monitor with 1500nit brightness. Snap on a sun hood to block out strong light. It features a magnetic adhesion design which ATOMOS calls snap-fast for easy UI screen access.

Inferno features ATOMOS' patented continuous power system (a hot swappable dual battery system that automatically swaps to the second battery when power is low). To support the dual battery system we include a blazingly fast battery charger, two 4-cell batteries and a D-Tap to DC coiled cable to ensure continuous power in the field is all but assured.

The Shogun Inferno has multiple audio options replacing the need for a separate audio recorder. Monitor up to 8ch of embedded HDMI audio, up to 12ch of SDI audio or use the included XLR breakout cable to connect with external microphones for balanced analogue audio with 48V phantom power.

Outside of RAW and high frame rate 4:2:2 Apple ProRes / AVID DNxHR recording, the Shogun Inferno adds recording functionality not found in other recorders. Trigger start/stop recording over HDMI or SDI popular cameras, convert interlace to progressive signals on the fly with built-in 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown or use features like Pre-roll (continuous cache recording) and Time lapse to maximize your creativity.

The exterior of the ATOMOS Shogun Inferno is what they call a "Battle Ready Build" with built-in Armor and continuous power in a lightweight design. The NP style 4-cell batteries are capable of 1.5 hours of monitoring and recording in 4K. 

Firmware Updates:

Download Firmware V9.11 update, which includes:

• Panasonic EVA1 5.7k RAW frame rates supported: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
  • Recording is supported for ProRes RAW only
• Automatic HDR configuration in playback
  • When playing a movie recorded with AtomHDR monitoring enabled, all HDR settings will be automatically restored to match the settings when recording was started
  • Select the "Auto HDR" button to enable this feature
  • Bug Fixes: Missing meta data from some lenses caused recording failures

Firmware V9.01 update includes:

• ProRes RAW capture
  • Supported cameras:
    • Canon C300 Mark II
    • Canon C500
    • Sony FS700
    • Sony FS5
    • Sony FS7/FS7 II
    • Panasonic Varicam LT
    • Panasonic EVA1
• ProRes RAW playback
• Support for your Panasonic EVA1 to capture RAW
• Enhanced focus peak options
• Sony RAW loop out support
• ARRI file naming support
• HLG support for your Panasonic GH5 Mirrorless Camera
• Added option to pause your video during slow motion playback

Fixes on this upgrade include:

• 25% improvement in record <->playback transition time
• Fixed occasional Record to Play Mode switching issues
• Loop out during playback of 4kDCIp60 is now configured to 4kDCIp60 rather than 4kDCIp30
• Fixed an issue some units experience where the screen appeared too dark when there was no video input

Firmware V8.3 update includes:

• Quad-Link and Dual-Link cameras are now supports with ProRes / DNx
  • Cameras now supporting Quad-Link (Squared & 2SI):
    • AJA CION
    • Canon C700
    • Panasonic Varicam 35
    • RED DSCM1 with REDCast Module - EPIC, SCARLET DRAGON (Mysterium X is not supported)
    • Sony PMW-F55
    • Sony PMW-F5 + CBKZ-55FX 4K expand option
    • Sony F65RS + CA-4000 + SKC-4065 + BPU-4000 (for studio camera configuration)
    • Sony HDC-4800 (4K studio camera and CCU)
    • Sony HDC-4300 (4K studio camera and CCU)
    • Toshiba IK-4K
  • Cameras now supported with Dual-Link:
    • Canon C500 2Kp60
    • Panasonic Varicam LT - 10bit Dual Link RAW
• Sony FS RAW to ProRes 4Kp100/120 burst speed recording mode added for the Sony FS5 & Sony FS700
• Secure Erase option for selected media (below) to maximize SSD performance
  • Sandisk Extreme Pro
  • ATOMOS branded Gtech Media
  • ATOMOS branded Angelbird Media
• All features in the 8.21 release

The Atomos Shogun/Ninja Inferno/Flame Accessory Kit includes the following items:

• (2) NP-F750 5200mAh Batteries
• Fast Charger
• Coiled D-Tap to DC Jack Cable
• AC Power Adapter
• (4) Master Caddy II Drive Caddies
• USB 3.0 Docking Station
• HDR Sunhood
• Dual 2.5mm (Male) to 2.5mm (Female) Control Cable
• HPRC Hard Flight Case 

This kit includes various critical accessories to achieve full functionality of your compatible Atomos monitor/recorder.