CION
CION is the new 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD production camera from AJA. Shoot direct to edit-ready
Apple ProRes 4444 at up to 4K 30fps, ProRes 422 at up to 4K 60fps, or output AJA Raw at up to 4K
120fps. CION is the union of great design and functionality, an engineered aesthetic that we are
proud to describe as the Science of the Beautiful.
https://www.aja.com/products/cion
User Interface
• 6 x Dedicated menu buttons
(STATUS, CONFIG, MEDIA, FPS, EI and WB)
• 4 x Transport buttons
(Play, Fast Forward, Reverse Playback, Stop)
• 1 x Media unmount button
• 1 x Record button
• 1 x User Interface control knob
• 1 x User Interface screen, 320x240 LCD
23.98 & 24 25 29.97 & 30 50 59.94 & 60 119.88 & 120
1/24 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/60 1/120
1/48 (default)
1/50
1/60 1/60 1/90 1/150 1/180 1/360
1/72 1/100 1/120 1/200 1/240 1/480
1/96 1/200 1/240 1/400 1/480 1/960
1/192 1/300 1/360 1/600 1/720 1/1440
1/288 1/600 1/720 1/1200 1/1440 1/2880
1/576
1/30 1/50 1/60 1/100 1/200
1/50 (default) 1/60 (default) 1/100 (default) 1/120 (default) 1/240 (default)
Exposure Index
Sensor Type
• CMOS, electronic global shutter, 12 stops of dynamic range
• 320, 500, 800, 1000
Color Correction
Sensor Size
• 4K APS-C sized, 22.5mm x 11.9mm
• Normal, Flat, Skin Tones, Video
Gamma
Shutter Angles Available (by Format)
23.98 & 24 25 29.97 & 30 50 59.94 & 60 119.88 & 120
360 360 360 360 360 360
180 (default)
172.8
144 150 120 120 120 120
120 90 90 90 90 90
90 45 45 45 45 45
45 30 30 30 30 30
30 15 15 15 15 15
15
300 216 300 216 216
180 (default) 180 (default) 180 (default) 180 (default) 180 (default)
• None, Standard, Expanded, Video, Cine
Lens Mount
• Removable PL (positive lock) third party EF, B4 and G-Mount mounts are
available.
Filtration
• Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) and IR Cut Filter (combined)
Removable Storage
Shutter Speeds Available (by Format)
• Pak Media, Pak-Adapt-CFast (only with qualified CFast media)
$4,995 US MSRP
CION - Spec Sheet
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Video Output
Reference Input
• 4 x 3G-SDI main outputs
(4 x BNC connectors, 3G/1.485 Gbps)
• 2 x 3G-SDI monitor outputs
(1 x front mounted BNC connector,
1 x rear mounted BNC connector, 3G/1.485 Gbps)
• 2 x HDMI outputs
(1 x front mounted HDMI v1.3 Type A connector,
1 x rear mounted HDMI v1.4 Type A connector)
Format, Frame Rate, Encoding and Output
4K
• (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60, 119.88, 120
• Apple ProRes 4444 or Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) up to and including
30 fps
• Apple ProRes 422 (or a lower data rate ProRes version) for 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• SDI output support for 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps
(SDI 1-4 YCbCr, SDI 1-4 RGB or SDI 1 Raw)
• SDI output support for 50, 59.94, 60 fps (SDI 1-4 YCbCr or SDI 1-2 Raw)
• SDI output support for 119.88, 120 fps (SDI 1-4 Raw)
UltraHD
• (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60, 119.88, 120
• Apple ProRes 4444 or Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) up to and including
30 fps
• Apple ProRes 422 (or a lower data rate ProRes version) for 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• SDI output support for 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps
(SDI 1-4 YCbCr, SDI 1-4 RGB or SDI 1 Raw)
• SDI output support for 50, 59.94, 60 fps (SDI 1-4 YCbCr or SDI 1-2 RAW)
• SDI output support for 119.88, 120 fps (SDI 1-4 Raw)
• 1 x Reference input
(BNC connector, analog color black)
Timecode
• 1 x LTC
(BNC connector, 0.5 to 4.5Vpp)
Start/Stop Trigger
• 2 x LANC
(1 x 2.5mm top connector and 1 x 2.5mm side connector)
Network Interface
• 1 x LAN connector (RJ-45 connector, 10/100/1000)
Data Output
• AJA Raw via 3G-SDI up to 120 fps or Thunderbolt™ up to 30 fps
Size (w x d x h)
• 4.4" x 12.5" x 5.5" (112mm x 318mm x 140mm)
Weight
• 6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg (without top handle attached)
• 7.4 lbs / 3.4 kg (with top handle attached)
Power
2K
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• Apple ProRes 4444 or Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) up to and including
30 fps
• Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) for 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• SDI output support for 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps
(SDI 1 YCbCr, SDI 1-2 RGB, or SDI 1 RGB)
• SDI output support for 50, 59.94, 60 fps (SDI 1-2 YCbCr or SDI 1 YCbCr)
1080p
• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• Apple ProRes 4444 or Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) up to and including
30 fps
• Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) for 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• SDI output support for 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps
(SDI 1 YCbCr, SDI 1-2 RGB, or SDI 1 RGB)
• SDI output support for 50, 59.94, 60 fps (SDI 1-2 YCbCr or SDI 1 YCbCr)
1080i
• (HD) 1920 x 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
• Apple ProRes 422 (all versions) up to and including 30 fps
• SDI output up to and including 30 fps (SDI 1 YCbCr)
Audio Input
• 2 x Balanced Analog audio inputs
(2 x 3-pin XLR connectors with dedicated line/mic/48v selection switch
per input)
• AC Range: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (AC adapter)
• DC Range: 12-18Vdc, 5A maximum
(4-pin XLR connector or 2-pin input connector)
• Consumption: 38-42W typical, 45-47W maximum
(Note: does not include power draw from 2-pin output connector)
• Output: 2-pin power output connector, 10W recommended maximum
Environment
• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140
degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Audio Output
• 1 x Headphone jack
(3.5mm stereo mini TRS)
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