Canon launches new low light capable camera

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Canon launches new low light capable camera --

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:59

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Canon has announced the launch of the ME20F-SH, a professional multi-purpose video camera capable of capturing full colour images in extremely low-light environments. Boasting a maximum ISO in excess of 4 million ( 75dB), the ME20F- SH is designed to be as small as possible whilst delivering high quality professional grade Full HD footage.

Supporting image capture in situations where it previously would not have been possible, the ME20F-SH is ideal for use within specialist applications such as TV productions of night-time wildlife, deep sea/cave exploration, astronomy and surveillance. The ability to install the camera in a semi-permanent location, with remote control operability also means that for documentary and natural history filmmakers, long term projects and events can be captured with minimum staffing. Due to the specialist nature and demand for this product, the ME20F-SH will only be available to selected partners.

Infrared capability

Capturing video in low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination, a technique that traditionally only yields footage in black and white. The ME20F-SH however, achieves high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of colour Full HD video with reduced noise, even in low-light conditions and without the need for infrared illumination.

High sensitivity

Designed to be used in situations where ambient light levels are extremely low, the ME20F-SH features a newly developed Full Frame 35mm with 2.26 MP CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV4 processor. The sensor s pixels and readout circuitry use Canon s proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity, allowing you to capture subjects illuminated with less than 0.0005 lux. Similar to Canon s Cinema EOS cameras, the ME20F-SH includes Canon Log and Wide DR settings, which enable a wide dynamic range (800%), delivering high- quality results across a variety of ambient lighting conditions, without the need for supplemental lighting.

Connectivity

The ME20F-SH offers several options with regard to connectivity to external third party devices for recording or remote viewing purposes, and is also compatible with Canon s RC-V100 for full remote control over the camera.

The ME20F-SH also employs Canon s EF mount with Cinema Lock, as found on the Cinema EOS C500, allowing users to take advantage of interchangeable lenses.

ME20F-SH Key features:

Ultra low-light performance at ISO 4million

High quality Full HD 1080p/1080i/720p output

Flexible control with auto and custom settings

Compatible with a wide range of EF lenses2

Remote control of camera settings and built-in ND and IR cut filters possible

Small and lightweight for ease of integration

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