Create cinema-quality productions with the Canon EOS C300 Mark III Digital Cinema Camera, which features a Super 35mm Dual Gain Output sensor with up to 16 stops of high dynamic range capability for superior HDR recording and low noise. The EF lens mount offers compatibility not only with Canon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses but also with their line of EF-mount cinema prime, zooms, and even 2.0 and 1.33 anamorphic lenses. The mount is also interchangeable with a separately available PL mount by the end user.
The sensor is paired with the Canon DiGIC DV7 image processor, which uses the sensor's raw information and processes it for various applications such as high frame rate recording, raw recording, HDR-PQ output, electronic image stabilization (EIS), and proxy recording. The camera records up to DCI 4K resolution video to dual CFexpress cards, and an SD card slot is available to record additional images. High frame rates up to 120 fps can be recorded in 4K raw, and up to 180 fps in 2K cropped mode. Canon's Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC recording formats are supported, providing DCI 4K images with a 10-bit, 4:2:2 Long GOP codec. Proxy recording is also supported, which allows a significant boost to your post-production speed.
For more flexibility during post-production, the camera also offers Canon's Log 2 and Log 3 gamma modes, which results in excellent tonal reproduction in the highlight and low-light regions of an image, and an expanded dynamic range. The C300 Mark III also supports custom user LUTs that can be utilized on monitors, the LCD, or viewfinder to ensure the most accurate color. Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF (autofocus) support allows you to not only provide accurate autofocus, but it also features touch AF and face detection.
The camera features up to 12G-SDI output over a single BNC cable, timecode I/O, and genlock input BNCs. It supports up to 4-channel audio using the internal mic, mini-mic input, and XLR ports, and an expansion unit can be added to support up to four XLR inputs. The body has a modular design that can either be stripped down completely or be built up using the included handle, 4.3" rotating touchscreen LCD unit with full controls, grip, and thumb rest.
Sensor Size | 26.2 x 13.8 mm (Super35) |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 9.6 Megapixel (4206 x 2280) Effective: 8.85 Megapixel (4096 x 2160) |
Pixel Pitch | 6.4 µm |
Color Filter | Bayer |
ISO | 100 to 102,400 (Expanded) |
Gain | -6 to 54 dB (Native) -2 to 54 dB (Expanded) |
Advertised Dynamic Range | 16 Stops |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Lens Communication | Yes, with Autofocus Support |
Interchangeable Lens Mount | Yes |
Shutter Speed | 1/12 to 1/2000 sec (In 24p/60p Mode) |
Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64), 8 Stop (1/256), 10 Stop (1/1024) ND Filters |
Built-In Microphone Type | None |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Variable Frame Rates | DCI 4K: 12 to 180 fps UHD: 12 to 180 fps DCI 2K: 12 to 180 fps 1080p: 12 to 180 fps |
Raw Recording | Cinema RAW Light 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160 at 24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (250 to 1000 Gb/s) 2048 x 1080 at 12/15/20/23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (250 to 1000 Gb/s) 1920 x 1080 at 12/15/20/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps (250 to 1000 Mb/s) |
Recording Modes | MXF/XF-AVC/XF-AVC Intra/XF-AVC Long GOP 4:2:2 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (17 to 810 MB/s VBR) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (17 to 810 MB/s VBR) 2048 x 1080p at 12/15/20/23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps (17 to 810 Mb/s VBR) 2048 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 810 Mb/s VBR) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (17 to 810 Mb/s VBR) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 to 810 Mb/s VBR) XF-AVC/XF-AVC Long GOP 4:2:2 10-Bit: 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (24 Mb/s VBR) |
Gamma Curve | Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR-HLG, HDR-PQ, Rec709, Wide DR |
Audio Recording | MXF: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Still Image Support | None |
Video Output | 4:2:2 10-Bit via SDI/BNC: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94/60 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94/60 fps |
Raw Output | HDMI In Raw Mode: 4096 x 2160 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 10-Bit 2048 x 1080 10-Bit 1920 x 1080 10-Bit 1280 x 720 10-Bit SDI/BNC In Raw Mode: 4096 x 2160 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 10-Bit 2048 x 1080 10-Bit 1920 x 1080 10-Bit 1280 x 720 10-Bit |
Video Connectors | 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Monitor Output 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
Other I/O | 1 x BNC Timecode Input 1 x BNC Timecode Input/Output 1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control Input |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Size | 4.3" |
Resolution | 2,760,000 Dot |
EVF | Optional, Not Included |
EVF Display Type | OLED |
Screen Size | .46" |
EVF Resolution | 1,170,000 Dots |
Battery Type | Canon BP-A Series |
Power Connectors | 1 x 4-Pin LEMO (24 VDC at2 A) Input |
Power Consumption | >34 W |
Accessory Mount | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female 1 x Cold Shoe Mount |
Dimensions | 5.9 x 7.2 x 7.2" / 149 x 183 x 183 mm (Without Grip) 7.5 x 7.2 x 7.4" / 19.1 x 18.3 x 18.8 cm (With Grip) |
Package Weight | 14.2 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.5 x 14.5 x 12.6" |