Canon EOS C700 PL, EOS C700, EOS C700 GS PL User Manual

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Digital Cinema Camera

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Highlights of the Camera

The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality.

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4K Recording System with Cinema Quality

Advanced 4K-compatible sensor

The camera features a Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor ([]) or a Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensor with global electronic shutter (]). With the new sensor’s effective pixel count of 8.85 megapixels (4096x2160)1 and the new Triple DIGIC DV5 imaging engine, the camera offers a center resolution of 1,800 TV lines2. Thanks to Canon’s high sensitivity and low-noise technology, the camera can record at a wide range of sensitivity settings, from ISO 160 to ISO 256003. Using one of the Canon Log gamma curves you can make the most of the image sensor’s characteristics to obtain a very wide dynamic range.

1 When the resolution is set to 4096x2160.

2 Varies depending on the lens used.

3With the Zor [model. The ISO speed range can be extended to ISO 100 (Z[) or ISO 400 (]) on one end, and ISO 102400 on the other.

Interchangeable lenses

With three models featuring different lens mounts and shutter mechanisms, the camera offers the freedom to use the lens you want in order to achieve exactly the look you want. With the model featuring an EF lens mount (Z), you can use over 100 high-quality lenses from Canon’s EF and EF Cinema lens series. Whereas the models featuring a PL lens mount ([]) let you use a variety of industry-standard PL lenses.

Using the global shutter model (]), you can shoot fast-moving subjects without worrying about rolling shutter distortions or artifacts. And using compatible broadcast lenses4 and EF Cinema lenses (A224), you will be able to control the aperture and zoom using the camera5. The camera also supports the use of anamorphic lenses

(A122).

4The optional MO-4E or MO-4P B4 Mount Adapter is required.

5Depending on the lens used, you may need to connect the 12-pin camera interface cable to the camera.

Choose your format – XF-AVC or ProRes

Using the XF-AVC format, the camera can use two codecs (H.264 Intra-frame and H.264 Long GOP) so you can select the video configuration from YCbCr 4:2:2, 10 bit, RGB 4:4:4, 10 or 12 bit, or YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit, to suit your creative needs. Using Apple’s ProRes format, you have the choice

between the 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ codec and the 12-bit ProRes 4444 codec.

4K video RAW recording and output

You can use a recorder docked with the camera6 to record RAW 4K video. At the same time, you can apply a LUT that meets the ACES standard to video output from the MON. terminals or the HDMI OUT terminal to use this video output for on-set color grading (A22).

6For details about docking the CDX-36150 Recorder with the camera and using it to record, refer to Codex Recorder – Guide for the EOS C700 models (separate PDF file).

Recording media

The camera features two CFast card slots and an SD card slot. It records main recording clips (XF-AVC or ProRes) on the CFast cards. When you insert two CFast cards in the camera, the camera can record simultaneously on both cards (double slot recording), or it can switch automatically to recording on the other CFast card when a CFast card becomes full (relay recording) (A52). In addition to the main recording, you can activate the simultaneous sub recording (A71). Sub recording clips can be recorded on the CFast card (XF-AVC Intra) or on the SD card (XF-AVC Proxy).

Operability and Adaptability

Expandable modular design

The sturdy camera body was designed with ease of use and expandability in mind. It features a multitude of screw holes of different diameters on its top and bottom plates to offer a large number of options for attaching additional accessories to the camera.

Using the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (17 mm (0.7 in.), 1920x1080 pixels/ approx. 6.22 million dots), OU-700 Remote Operation Unit, SU-15 Shoulder Support Unit and SG-1 Shoulder Style Grip Unit, you can quickly optimize the camera for one-person operation or for team operation from both sides, depending on your needs (A38).

The camera offers assignable buttons and a customizable USER screen (using the screen buttons) that you can customize to your preferences from a large number of convenient functions

(A127). Optional accessories offer additional assignable buttons. Assign functions that you use often to the assignable buttons you find most

convenient to personalize the camera to your needs and preferences.

Power options

You can power the camera using commercially available V-mount batteries or power sources connected to the DC IN 12V terminal (XLR 4-pin jack) (A26). The camera also offers power outputs (24 V DC, 12 V DC or D-Tap) to supply power to connected accessories (A28).

Remote operation

You can attach the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camera to control it from a distance. The remote controller lets you control a wide range of camera settings (A123).

Connect the camera to a network (Wi-Fi7 or wired) to operate it remotely from a network device using the Browser Remote application (A168). Browser Remote lets you check the live view image from the camera, adjust main camera settings and change the metadata embedded with XF-AVC clips.

7The optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter is required.

Versatile Artistic Expression

Slow & fast motion (A68)

Change the shooting frame rate to create a slow motion effect (up to 1/10 of the normal speed) or fast motion effect (up to 60x the normal speed).

Custom picture settings

Select one of the preset color settings or set the combination of gamma curve, color space and color matrix that you wish to use. Then, you can adjust a number of other image-related parameters in detail. With wide color space options such as BT.2020 Gamut and Cinema Gamut, and the new Canon Log 3 gamma curve, which keeps the characteristics of the Canon Log gamma while expanding the dynamic range, you can be sure that the camera covers your creative needs.

Other Functions

IP streaming and FTP transfer

Connect the camera to a network (Wi-Fi8 or wired) to stream live transmissions or breaking images via IP and to transfer sub recordings (XF-AVC Proxy clips) from the SD card to a remote server using the FTP protocol.

8The optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter is required.

Software for aiding production workflow

Canon XF Utility (A160) lets you copy the XF-AVC clips you recorded from your recording media to a computer, play back the clips and organize them. Cinema RAW Development (A160) can develop RAW data and export it as a standard file type such as DPX or OpenEXR. You can also import an EDL to recreate an edit created on NLE software. This helps

make a smooth transition to the color grading process.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF and autofocus functions (Zonly)

The camera features Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which covers almost 80% of the 2K or 4K recording area, and offers various autofocus

functions (A89): continuous AF, one-shot AF (to 5 use autofocus only when you choose) or

AF-boosted MF (to let you focus manually most of the way and let the camera finish focusing automatically). Using AF-boosted MF the camera does not perform unreliable focus adjustments, resulting in a smoother focusing operation than with continuous AF.

ZThe camera also features face detection (A96), tracking of moving subjects (A97) and the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function (A90), a visual, intuitive guide that you can use to check if the image is in focus. This can be very helpful to ensure you always get amazingly sharp 4K video.

Assistance functions

The camera offers a number of assistance functions, such as peaking and magnification (A90), onscreen markers (A98), zebra patterns (A99), B&W image (A193), false color display (A100) and waveform monitor (A115) that you can display on an optional viewfinder or on external monitors connected to the MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal. When using a logarithmic gamma curve, you can also apply a LUT (A154) for easier monitoring.

Other improved features

•Five levels of ND filter (A78).

•Z[Flash band correction (A75).

•In-camera correction for peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration (A47).

•Built-in level (electronic horizon) (A40).

•Illuminated buttons for night time or black-out operation.

•Monaural built-in microphone for note taking.

•Customizable onscreen displays (A139).

•Three sets of customizable My Menu submenus (A35).

•Menu settings file that can be saved in the camera or on an SD card to restore all the menu settings or replicate them perfectly on another C700 series camera (A140).

•Improved clip name format with more information for easier identification and organization of clips (A62).

•Metadata and geotagging (A118, 120, 178).

Table of Contents

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1. Introduction 11

About this Manual 11
Conventions Used in this Manual 11
Supplied Accessories		12
Names of Parts 13
Microphone Holder 18
Handle Unit	18
Clamp Base	19
EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder
(optional) 20
4K Workflow Overview		21
Color Grading with the ACES Workflow 22

2. Preparations 23

Preparing the Backup Battery 23
Removing an Extension Module		23
Inserting the Lithium Button Battery 24
Installing an Extension Module 24
Preparing the Main Power Supply		26
Acceptable Power Sources 26
Using a Battery 26
Using the DC IN 12V Terminal 27
Checking the Camera’s Power Levels 27
Power Outputs 28
Turning the Camera On and Off		28
Date, Time and Language Settings 29
Setting the Date and Time 29
Changing the Language	29
Changing Camera Settings with the Screen
Buttons 30
Using the Menus 32
Selecting an Option from the Camera Menu			32
Selecting an Option from the Monitoring Menu			33
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)			35
Preparing the Camera 38
Shooting Configurations	38
Attaching the Handle Unit	40
Using a Tripod 40
Using the Optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic
Viewfinder 41
Attaching the Microphone Holder		43
Preparing the Lens 44
In-Camera Lens Correction 47

Preparing Recording Media		48
Compatible Recording Media 48
Inserting a CFast Card	49
Removing a CFast card	49
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 50
Initializing Recording Media		51
Switching Between the CFast Card Slots 52
Relay Recording and Double Slot Recording 52
Checking the Remaining Recording Time on
Recording Media	53
Recovering Clips 53
Adjusting the Black Balance		54

3. Recording 55

Recording Video 55

Recording 55

Onscreen Displays on the HOME Screen 57 Onscreen Displays on the Shooting Screen 59 Setting the Clip File Name 62

Using the Fan 63

Video Configuration: Video Format, System

Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit

Rate 65

Selecting the Main Recording Format 65

Selecting the System Frequency 65

Selecting the Frame Rate 65

Selecting the Resolution and Color Sampling

Settings 65

Selecting the Bit Rate 66

Slow & Fast Motion Recording 68

Simultaneous Sub Recordings 71

Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC Button 73

Using the Direct Setting Mode 73

Shutter Speed 74

Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 75

ISO Speed/Gain 76

Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value 77 Using the Control Dial 77

ND Filter 78

Adjusting the Aperture			79
Manual Aperture 80
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto
Iris 81
Automatic Aperture		81
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 82
Light Metering Mode			82
Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings 84
Preset Color Settings			84
White Balance	86
Selecting the White Balance Mode/Setting 86
Auto White Balance (AWB) 87
Registering a Custom White Balance 87
Adjusting the Color Temperature or CC Value					88
Renaming User-Set White Balance Settings					88
Adjusting the Focus		89
Manual Focus	90
ZOne-Shot AF		92
ZAF-Boosted MF			93
ZContinuous AF			93
ZChanging the AF Frame Size and
Position	95
ZFace Detection			96
ZTracking a Specific Subject 97
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False
Color 98
Displaying Onscreen Markers				98
Displaying Zebra Patterns 99
Using the False Color Display				100
Setting the Time Code			101
Selecting the Time Code Mode				101
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 102
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 102
Setting the User Bit		104

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Synchronizing with an External Device 105
Connecting an External Device			105
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock
Synchronization)		106
Time Code Signal Input		106
Reference Video Signal Output			107
Time Code Signal Output 107
Recording Audio	108
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio
Channels	108

Connecting an External Microphone or External

Audio Input Source to the Camera				109
Setting the Audio Input Type for the INPUT 1/
INPUT 2 Terminals		110
Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio
Channels	111
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level			111
Additional Settings for External Analog
Microphones 112
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones				113
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal			114
Color Bars 114
Audio Reference Signal		114
Waveform Monitor 115
Displaying the Waveform Monitor 115
Configuring the Waveform Monitor			115
Adding an $Mark or %Mark while
Recording	117
Using Metadata	118
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF
Utility 118
Entering Information About the Recording 119
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)				120
Using Anamorphic Lenses		122
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote
Controller	123
Taking Photos 125
Taking Photos	125
Photo Numbering 125

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4. Customization 127

Assignable Buttons and Customizable USER

Screen 127

Changing the Assigned Function and Using an

Assignable Button 127

Assignable Functions 128

Customizing and Using the USER Screen 130

Custom Picture Settings 131

Selecting Custom Picture Files 131

Editing a Custom Picture File’s Detailed

Settings 131

Resetting Custom Picture Files 132

Renaming Custom Picture Files 132

Protecting Custom Picture Files 132

Copying Custom Picture Files 133

Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a

Clip 133

Available Custom Picture Settings 134

Customizing Onscreen Displays 139

Saving and Loading Camera Settings 140

Saving Camera Settings 140

Loading Camera Settings 140

5. Playback 141

Playback 141

The PLAY (Playback Control) Screen 141 Selecting the Recording Media and Format to Play

Back 142 Playing Back Clips 142

Onscreen Displays During Playback 144

Clip/Photo Operations 145

Displaying Clip Information 145

Adding and Deleting $Marks or %Marks 146 Deleting Clips and Photos 147

Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information 147

Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip 148

6. External Connections 149

Video Output Configuration 149

Main Recording Video Configuration and Video

Output Configuration from

the SDI OUT Terminals 149

Main Recording Video Configuration and Video

Output Configuration from the

MON. Terminals and HDMI OUT

Terminal 150

Playback Video Configuration and Video Output

Configuration by Terminal 151

Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder 152

Connection Diagram 152

Using the SDI OUT Terminals 152 Using the MON. Terminals 153 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 153 Applying a LUT to Video Outputs 154

Applying a User LUT to Video Outputs 156 Superimposing Onscreen Displays on Video

Outputs 158

Audio Output 159

Working with Clips on a Computer 160

Saving Clips to a Computer 160 Developing RAW Clips 160

7. Network Functions 161

About the Network Functions	161
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	162
Attaching the Optional Wireless File
Transmitter 162
Camera Access Point 163
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 163
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	164
Searching for Access Points	165
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network		166
Checking the Network’s Status and Settings 167
Checking and Changing Network Settings		167

Browser Remote: Controlling the Camera from a Network Device 168

Setting Up Browser Remote 168 Starting Browser Remote 169 Using Browser Remote 171

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IP Streaming 180

Preparations 180

Streaming Video over IP 181

FTP File Transfer 183

Preparations 183

Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer) 184

8. Additional Information 185

Setup Screens and Menu Options 185
Setup screens 185
Camera Menu and Monitoring Menu 188
Displaying the INFO Screens 201
Troubleshooting 204
List of Messages 209
Handling Precautions and Safety Instructions			214
Maintenance/Others	217
Optional Accessories	218
Specifications 220
Appendix: Compatible Lenses and Functions			224
Appendix: Camera Dimensions		226
Approximate Recording Times		231
Index 232

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1	Introduction

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL / EOS C700 GS PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A204).

Conventions Used in this Manual

•IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera’s operation.

•NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

•A: Reference page number.

•[]: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual.

“Monitoring screen” refers to the screen of a monitoring device (either the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder or an external monitor connected to one of the camera’s MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal). “SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.

“Recording media” refers to CFast cards, SD cards and Codex Capture Drive 2.0 media.

•“The optional viewfinder” refers to the optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder.

•“CDX-36150 Recorder” refers to the CDX-36150 Codex Recorder for Canon EOS C700.

•Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read.

•Illustrations in the manual show the Canon EOS C700 camera with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached.

•The following style is used to represent menu selections. The first word (in the thick, bold typeface) indicates the button you need to press on the camera (in the case of “EVF”, on an optional EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder connected to the camera) to open the required menu. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A32). For a summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Setup Screens and Menu Options (A185).

This indicates to press the MENU button on the camera or EVF button on the optional viewfinder.

Selecting the Main Recording Format

1 Open the [Main Rec Format] submenu.

[Rec/Media Setup] (3) >[Main Rec Format]

• Alternatively, from the camera menu: [S&F FPS] >[OPTIONS] >[Main Rec Format].

2 Select [XF-AVC (CFast)] or [ProRes (CFast)] and then press SET.

Brackets [ ] indicate text as it appears on the	This arrow indicates a deeper
camera’s control display or on the screen of a	level in the menu hierarchy or
monitoring device.	the next step in a procedure.

Supplied Accessories

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camera.

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Battery Adapter for		Handle Unit		Microphone Holder		Clamp Base
V-Mount Batteries1

Control Display Cover1		Body Cap1		Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2)	Extension Unit Attachment Bracket2

Reinforcement Plate for the	Hex Wrenches (x 2)	CR2025 Lithium Button Battery	Rubber Anti-Slip Feet (x 4)
CDX-36150 Recorder3	(for 0.64 cm, 1/4" screws/
including 0.64 cm,	for M4 bolts)
1/4" fixation screws (x 2)

1 Comes pre-attached to the camera.

2 Used to secure the optional WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter or optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver when it is attached to the camera.

3 Used to secure the CDX-36150 Codex Recorder for Canon EOS C700 when it is docked with the camera.

Names of Parts

Names of Parts
6 7	8	9* 10* 11*	12*	13	14*	15*	16*17*	13
1*
2*
3*
4*
5*

18* 19 20 21* 22*

12*

23* 24

25*

* Illuminated buttons (A197).

1MAGN. (magnification) button (A92)/ Assignable button Camera 1 (A127)

2PEAKING button (A91)/

Assignable button Camera 2 (A127)

3 ND FILTER +/– buttons (A78)

4FALSE COLOR button (A100)/ Assignable button Camera 3 (A127)

5WFM (waveform monitor) button (A115)/

Assignable button Camera 4 (A127)

6 Tape measure hook and focal plane mark

7Control dial (A77, 80)

8CUSTOM (customize the control dial’s function)

switch (A77)

9PUSH AUTO IRIS (momentary automatic aperture)

button (A81)

10USER (user-defined setup screen) button (A130)

11ALT (alternative setup screen) button (A186)

12Screen buttons (A30)

13Control display (A30)

14HOME (home setup screen) button (A30, 185)

15Qbutton (A28)

16C(key lock) button (A56)

17MENU (camera menu) button (A32)

18REC (start/stop recording) button (A55)

19Tally lamp (A55)

20Speaker (A56)

21PLAY (playback mode) button (A141)

22TC (time code) button (A101, 187)

23BACK (go back to previous screen) button (A30, 32)

24SELECT dial/SET button (A30, 32)

25INFO (information screens) button (A201)

Names of Parts

p15
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10

14

11

12 13 14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

1	D-TAP terminal (A28)			13	SD card slot cover switch (A50)
2	Cable clamp			14	SD CARD access indicator (A50)
3	Exhaust ventilation outlet (A64)			15	CFast	(CFast card slot A) and CFast			(CFast
4	Tally lamp (A55)				card slot B) access indicators (A49)
5	System extension terminal (A120, 162)			16	CFast card slot cover switches: for CFast				(top),
6	REC (start/stop recording) button (A55)				for CFast	(bottom) (A49)
7	SLOT SEL. (CFast card selection) button			17	SD card slot cover (A50)
	(A52, 142)			18	SD card slot (A50)
8	Serial number			19	CFast card slot covers: for CFast			(top), for
9	Air intake vent (A64)				CFast	(bottom)
10	Tape measure hook and		focal plane mark	20	CFast card slots: for CFast		(top), for CFast
11	Audio input selection switches: for INPUT 1 (top),				(bottom) (A49)
	for INPUT 2 (bottom) (A108, 110)			21	CFast card release switches: for CFast				(top),
12	ANALOG (analog audio source selection)				for CFast	(bottom) (A49)
	switches: for INPUT 1 (top), for INPUT 2 (bottom)
	(A108, 110)

Names of Parts

7 8			9		10	14	15	10	15

1

2

3

4

5

6

11

12

13

ZEF lens mount with Cinema Lock (A44)

11

16

17

13

[]PL lens mount (A46)

1	MIC (microphone) terminal (A109)	8	EF lens mount index (A44)
2	VIDEO terminal (A41)	9	Lens mount handles
	For connecting the optional EVF-V70 OLED	10	Built-in monaural microphone (A110)
	Electronic Viewfinder.	11	REC (start/stop recording) button (A55)
3	DC OUT 24V 2A (power output) terminal (A28)	12	EF lens contacts (A44)
4	DC OUT 12V 2A (power output) terminal (A28)	13	ONE-SHOT AF (focus automatically once) button
5	CTRL (controller) terminal (A38)		(A92)/Assignable button Camera 5 (A127)
	For connecting the optional OU-700 Remote	14	Bayonet ring handles
	Operation Unit.	15	PL lens index pin (A46)
6	LENS terminal (A44)	16	PL lens contacts (A46)
7	EF-S lens mount index (A44)	17	Bayonet ring

Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers

You can remove the covers of the camera’s terminals to access them more easily. The terminal cover of the terminals below the MIC terminal (on the camera’s front side) is common to all 6 terminals. Terminal covers for other terminals can be removed by removing the small screw using a Phillips head (“crosshead”) screwdriver. Be careful not to lose the terminal covers or fixation screws once removed.

Names of Parts

		(with the supplied battery adapter attached to the camera)
16	1	MON. 1
	2
	3
	4	8	9 10	1112	13

5	14
6	15
	16
	17
7	18

	(with no extension module attached to the camera)
			19	20
1	V-mount battery plate (A26)	12	SDI OUT terminals: from top to bottom SDI OUT 1
2	V-shaped battery mount (V-mount)		to SDI OUT 4 (A149, 152)
3	Battery release latch (A26)	13	REMOTE B terminal
4	Battery contacts	14	REMOTE A terminal
5	Extension module mounting unit (A23, 24)		For connecting the optional RC-V100 Remote
6	Extension module connector		Controller (A123) or commercially available
7	Compartment cover for the lithium button battery		remote controllers.
	(A24)	15	(Ethernet) terminal (A166)
8	Cable clamp	16	(Ethernet) indicator
9	TIME CODE IN/OUT terminal (A105, 106, 107)	17	×(headphone) terminal (A113, 143)
10	GENLOCK terminal (A105, 106)/	18	INPUT terminals (XLR): INPUT 1 (top), INPUT 2
	SYNC OUT (synchronizing signal output) terminal		(bottom) (A109, 110)
	(A105, 107)	19	HDMI OUT terminal (A149, 153)
11	MON. terminals: MON. 1 (top), MON. 2 (bottom)	20	DC IN 12V terminal (A27)
	(A149, 153)

Names of Parts

1

2

3

4

5	6	7	8
			17

	2	3		9	7
1	Tape measure hooks and	focal plane marks	5	Socket for the extension unit attachment bracket
	Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance			(A120, 162)
	from the focal plane.		6	Battery adapter release switch (A23, 24)
2	Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm		7	Battery adapter’s fixation screws (2 on the top
	(0.39 in.) deep)			plate, 2 on the bottom plate; M4) (A23, 24)
	Total of 36 on the top plate and 16 on the bottom		8	Battery adapter for V-mount batteries
	plate.			(A23, 24, 26)
3	Screw holes for 3/8"-16 mounting screws		9	Rubber anti-slip feet
	(12 mm (0.47 in.) deep)			The screw holes on the bottom can be used to
	Total of 10 on the top plate and 5 on the bottom			attach the supplied rubber anti-slip feet as shown
	plate.			in the illustration.

4Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws (10 mm (0.39 in.) deep)

Recommended mounting position for the optional OU-700 Remote Operation Unit.

Names of Parts

Microphone Holder (A109)

1				4

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2

5 3

1	Microphone lock screw	4	Hex socket head fixation bolts (0.64 cm,
2	Microphone holder		1/4"; 2 in total)
3	Microphone cable clamp	5	Through-holes for fixation bolts

Handle Unit (A40)

1

2

1*

2

1

3

2*

* One more in the same location on the opposite side.

1	Screw holes for 1/4"-20 mounting screws	3 Hex socket head fixation bolts
	(10 mm (0.39 in.) deep, 9 in total)	(0.64 cm, 1/4"; 4 in total)
2	Screw holes for 3/8"-16 mounting screws
	(12 mm (0.47 in.) deep, 8 in total)

Names of Parts

Clamp Base (A41)

1

2

3

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1	Slider for an optional viewfinder’s clamp rail	3 Hex socket head fixation bolts (0.64 cm, 1/4";
2	Clamp rail locking screw	4 in total)

Names of Parts

EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder (optional) (A41)

1*

2* 3*

4 5 6

7

8*

9* 10 11

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	12						10	13 14					15			16		* Illuminated buttons (A197).
1	FUNC (main functions) button (A73)/														9	FALSE COLOR button (A100)/
	Assignable button EVF 1 (A127)															Assignable button EVF 4 (A127)
2	EVF (open the monitoring menu) button (A33,														10	Swing arm locking screw (A41)
	188)/Assignable button EVF 2 (A127)														11	Swing arm
3	BACK (go back to previous screen) button														12	VIDEO terminal (A42)
	(A30, 32)														13	Screw hole for 1/4"-20 mounting screws
4	Viewfinder (A41)															(25 mm (0.98 in.) deep)
5	Eye sensor (A42)														14	SELECT dial/SET button (A32)
6	Eyecup														15	Joystick (A32)/SET button (A32)
7	Dioptric adjustment ring (A42)														16	Swing arm slider (A41)

8MAGN. (magnification) button (A92)/ Assignable button EVF 3 (A127)

	17		18

19

20

17	Clamp rail: cable clamps	19	Clamp rail: rail end caps (A41)
18	Screw holes for the clamp rail’s cable clamps	20	Clamp rail: slider locking pin (A43)

4K Workflow Overview

4K Workflow Overview
The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera.
Recording				Post-production	21
				NLE Software
				RAW
	CDX-36150	RAW data		Plugin
Extension module	Recorder
				Cinema
connector (docking)	4K recording
				RAW
	(RAW)		Development
				Full-quality
				data
	CDX-36150
Extension module	Recorder	YCbCr			Color
connector (docking)	4K or 2K recording
		4:2:2 data			grading
	(ProRes)
			Proxy
	CFast card
Internal recording			data
4K or 2K recording				EDL
	(XF-AVC/ProRes)

SD card	Proxy data	NLE software

Internal recording

2K recording (XF-AVC Proxy)

Shoot in 4K mode (A65).

You can record RAW data on a CDX-36150 Recorder docked with the camera*. You can also record Intra-frame (YCbCr 4:2:2) 4K data on a CDX-36150 Recorder or on a CFast card in the camera.

In addition to the main RAW recording, you can record simultaneously an additional sub recording in the camera (A71). You can use the CFast card (XF-AVC clips, 4K or 2K) or SD card (XF-AVC Proxy clips, 2K), depending on the type of sub recording clips you need or how you intend to use them in post-production.

After recording RAW data, you can develop the RAW data using the Cinema RAW Development software (A160) to generate full-quality data. Using the Canon RAW Plugin, you can work with RAW recordings directly from supported NLE applications.

•You can also generate proxy data with the software.

•YCbCr 4:2:2 clips recorded on the CFast card can be treated as full-quality data without any additional processing.

Transfer the 2K clips recorded in the camera or CDX-36150 Recorder, or proxy data generated by the software, to your NLE system and edit offline (A160).

Perform color grading based on the full-quality data.

*For details about docking the CDX-36150 Recorder with the camera and using it to record, refer to Codex Recorder – Guide for the EOS C700 models (separate PDF file).

4K Workflow Overview

	Color Grading with the ACES Workflow
	Extension		Post-production
22	module	RAW	OpenEXR
	connector
		data	(ACES 1.0)
	(docking)		Cinema RAW	Color grading
	CDX-36150		Development
	Recorder		Input	ASC-
				CDL
	4K recording		Transform
	(RAW)
	MON. or HDMI OUT
	output
	ACES
	proxy
	Inverse log		Output	Output
		ASC-CDL		Transform
			Transform
	On-set Color Grading

ACESproxy:	ACESproxy video data that is output from the MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal when
	performing on-set color grading. Select the [ACESproxy] option for the LUT setting of the
	appropriate terminal (A154) to enable ACESproxy output.
Input Transform:	Refers to the table used for converting color information of the input device to ACES2065-1
	color space.

Output Transform: Refers to the table used for mapping ACES2065-1 color space information to the specific

	color information scheme used by the display device.
ASC-CDL:	Refers to the list that contains color grading adjustment data. This step requires equipment
	compatible with ASC-CDL.

2	Preparations

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Preparing the Backup Battery

The camera uses a CR2025 lithium button battery as a backup battery to ensure that the camera’s settings are not lost when no other power source is connected to the camera. To install the supplied lithium button battery, you will need to remove any extension modules attached to the camera*.

* The camera is shipped with the battery adapter for V-mount batteries attached.

Removing an Extension Module

The following procedure is explained using the battery adapter for V-mount batteries supplied with the camera as example.

1 Use the supplied hex wrench to remove the four fixation screws from the top and bottom of the battery adapter.

2 Slide the battery adapter release switch in the direction of the arrow.

• The locking lever will pop out.

3 Pull the locking lever all the way up and pull the top of the battery adapter away from the camera. 4 Lift up the battery adapter and remove it from the camera.

5 Push down the locking lever until it clicks.

Preparing the Backup Battery

Inserting the Lithium Button Battery

The camera features a built-in backup battery so the camera settings are not lost while you replace the lithium button battery.

	24 1		Make sure no power supply is connected to the DC IN 12V
			terminal.
	2		Turn the lithium battery compartment cover to the OPEN
			position and remove the cover.
			• Use a coin or a similar tool. If you keep turning the cover beyond
			the OPEN point, the cover will rise a little, making it easier to grab.
	3		Insert the supplied lithium button battery with the + side
			facing out.

4 Replace the cover and turn it to the LOCK position to lock it.

NOTES

• The built-in backup battery will be completely depleted if you do not use the camera for about 1 month. Replacing the lithium button battery in such case will reset all the camera’s settings to default values. To avoid losing the settings, you can save them on an SD card in advance (A140).

•To recharge the built-in backup battery, turn off the camera and connect a sufficiently charged power source (battery or DC IN 12V terminal). The built-in backup battery will be fully charged in about 24 hours.

Installing an Extension Module

The following procedure is explained using the battery adapter for V-mount batteries supplied with the camera as example.

1 Slide the battery adapter release switch in the direction of the arrow.

• The locking lever will pop out. Once it does, pull the locking lever all the way up.

2 Attach the battery adapter to the camera and slide it down.

• Align the positioning protrusions on the battery adapter with the holes on the camera’s body.

3 Gently press the battery adapter toward the camera.

Preparing the Backup Battery

4 Push down the locking lever until it clicks.

5 Using the supplied hex wrench, attach the four fixation screws to the top and bottom of the battery adapter to secure it in place.

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Preparing the Main Power Supply

Preparing the Main Power Supply

You can power the camera using a commercially available V-mount battery or the DC IN 12V terminal. Even when a battery is attached, if a power source is connected to the DC IN 12V terminal, the camera will not draw

26 power from the battery.

Acceptable Power Sources

When selecting commercially available batteries and power adapters, make sure the external power source meets the following specifications and all the safety standards of the country/region where it is used. Closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use and maintenance of power sources.

Power source	Specifications
Battery	V-mount battery, 14.8 V DC (acceptable range: 12 V to 20 V DC)
Power adapter	4-pin XLR plug (female connector), 12 V DC (acceptable range: 11.5 V to 20 V DC), 10 A (acceptable maximum
(DC IN 12V terminal)	load current)

Using a Battery

The battery adapter for V-mount batteries comes attached to the camera. If it was removed, attach the battery adapter in advance (A24).

Attaching a Battery

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

2Align the V-shaped wedge on the battery to the V-mount on the battery plate.

3 Gently press the battery down until it clicks in place.

Removing a Battery

1 Press the Qbutton to turn off the camera.

2While holding the battery release latch pressed down, slide the battery up and remove it.

Using the DC IN 12V Terminal

1 Press the Qbutton to turn off the camera.

2Connect the 4-pin XLR connector of the external power supply to the camera’s DC IN 12V terminal.

IMPORTANT

•Make sure to turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting an external power source to/from the camera’s DC IN 12V terminal.

Preparing the Main Power Supply

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Checking the Camera’s Power Levels

You can check the voltage level of the power source used on the camera’s HOME screen and on the shooting screen that appears on monitoring devices (A57, 59).

You can use the [System Setup] >[Low Power Warning] settings to set a critical power level independently for the DC IN 12V terminal and battery. When the power input to the camera reaches the predetermined level, the onscreen power indicator will change to red and a message will appear in the

[LIVE] screen. When using a battery compatible with BMS (battery management system), you can even set the warning level as a percentage of the remaining battery charge instead of voltage.

Preparing the Main Power Supply

Power Outputs

The camera features three power outputs for accessories: the DC OUT 24V 2A terminal, the DC OUT 12V 2A terminal and the D-TAP terminal on the battery adapter.

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Power output	Specifications*
DC OUT 24V 2A terminal	Fischer 3-pin connector, 24 V DC, 2.0 A (max.)
DC OUT 12V 2A terminal	LEMO 2-pin connector, 12 V DC, 2.0 A (max.)
D-TAP terminal	D-Tap connector, 50 W (max.)

* Actual levels may vary depending on the power source supplying the camera.

IMPORTANT

•Be sure to use the camera’s power outputs within the specifications given.

•When supplying power to external accessories, be careful of the polarity of the power connections. Connecting the power supply incorrectly can cause malfunctions.

Turning the Camera On and Off

After connecting an appropriate power source to the camera, press the Qbutton to turn on the camera. While the camera is starting up, the tally lamp will illuminate in red. When the camera is ready to start recording, the tally lamp will change to green and the HOME screen will be displayed on the camera’s control display.

To turn off the camera, press and hold the Qbutton. After the countdown that appears on the control display ends, the camera will start the shutting down process and will turn off after a few seconds.

Tally lamp

Date, Time and Language Settings

	Date, Time and Language Settings
	Setting the Date and Time
	You will need to set the date and time on the camera before you can start using it. When you turn on the camera		29
	for the first time or after the camera’s settings were reset, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically on the
	control display with the time zone selected so you can set the camera’s internal clock.
	1 Turn the SELECT dial to select the desired time
	zone and then press SET to move to the next
	field.
	• The default time zone is [UTC-05:00] (New York)
	or [UTC+01:00] (Central Europe), depending on
	the country/region of purchase. Time zones are
	based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
	2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way.
	• You can also press the [<] and [>] screen buttons
	to move between the various fields.

3 After correctly setting the date and time, press the [OK] screen button to start the clock and close the screen.

NOTES

•With the [System Setup] >[Set Clock] settings, you can change the time zone, date and time also after the initial setup. You can also change the date format.

•If the lithium button battery and built-in backup battery are both completely depleted, all menu settings will be lost. In such case, replace the lithium button battery (A23) and perform the initial setup again.

•Using the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver, you can have the camera adjust settings automatically according to the UTC date/time information received from the GPS signal (A120).

Changing the Language

The camera’s default language is English. You can change it to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. Please note that some settings and screens will be displayed in English, regardless of the language setting.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Turn the SELECT dial to select [System Setup] and then press SET. 3 Select [Language H] in a similar fashion and then press SET.

4 Turn the SELECT dial to select a language.

5 Press SET to change the language and then press the HOME button to close the menu.

Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons

Changing Camera Settings with the Screen Buttons

There are three basic ways to change the various camera settings: Using the screens that appear on the camera’s control display and the screen buttons, using the camera menu displayed on the control display, and

30using the monitoring menu displayed on monitoring devices along with the camera’s image. The menus will be explained in the following section (A32). This section will explain the use of the control display screens and screen buttons. When an optional OU-700 Remote Operation Unit is connected to the camera, using the OU-700 is identical to using the camera’s control display and buttons.

Unlike the menus, the function of the screen buttons changes dynamically depending on the button pressed on the camera and the screen currently displayed on the control display. The current function of the screen buttons is displayed in the gray area immediately above/below the screen button. If applicable, the current setting is displayed within the white enclosure connected to it.

Screen button. In this example, pressing the button will open a screen where you can change the shutter speed.

Current value of the shutter speed.

Current function of the screen button. In the manual pressing this screen button will be referred to as “Press [SHUTTER]”.

BACK button: Return to the previous screen without changing the setting.

SELECT dial: Turn to move between options.

SET button: Confirm the selected option.

The HOME, USER, ALT, TC and PLAY buttons, each opens a different setup screen where you can change settings or perform actions (A185).

Options

HOME screen: This screen is displayed by default when you turn on the camera. In this screen you can change the frame rate, aperture and ND filter settings, shutter speed, ISO speed/gain, custom picture settings and white balance. You can also check the status of the camera, clip name, recording format, information about recording media and power supply.

USER screen: You can customize this screen to your needs by assigning the functions you prefer to the 6

	screen buttons.
ALT screen:	In this screen you can change settings related to autofocus (Zonly) and the focus
	assistance functions, audio, the camera’s electronic level and network functions.
TC screen:	In this screen you can change time code related settings.
PLAY screen:	In this screen you can control the playback of your recordings (playback mode).