Canon Intros First Line of 4K PTZ Cameras; Includes Weatherized Version for Outdoor Needs

Canon Intros First Line of 4K PTZ Cameras; Includes Weatherized Version for Outdoor Needs By SVG Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 2:49 pm

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Canon U.S.A. has rolled out its first line of 4K UHD PTZ cameras: the CR-N500 and CR-N300 for indoor live-streaming and the outdoor CR-X500. The new line of cameras have Canon CMOS sensors, DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, and optical zoom lenses as well as smooth pan, tilt and zoom functionality that allows for on-air camera movement. The Canon CR-N500, CR-N300, CR-X500 4K UHD PTZ cameras and RC-IP100 camera remote controller are scheduled to be available in the Summer of 2021

In 2020, Canon introduced the System Integrator Program with the goal of developing strategic relationships with integrators, providing the organizations world-class support and cutting-edge digital imaging equipment, says Tatsuro Tony Kano, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group. These new PTZ cameras and remote camera controller were designed with the system integrator market squarely in mind. We are eager to see how these cameras are incorporated into the creative solutions that they develop for end users.

The new indoor PTZ cameras support various video interfaces, including HDMI, IP, and 3G-SDI, and are also compatible with popular live production protocols like NDI|HX, RTMP and more. The new outdoor PTZ camera supports 12G-SDI, and includes a durable, IP55 rated weather-resistant housing. In addition to the cameras, Canon has also introduced a new remote camera controller, the RC-IP100, which supports IP and serial connections and can operate camera functions such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris.

The CR-N500 has a one-inch CMOS sensor.

The CR-N500 brings together a 1.0-inch CMOS sensor, 3.2 m pixel pitch, and DIGIC DV 6 image processor and PTZ to provide users with the capability to capture images with high sensitivity, low noise, and a minimum subject illumination of approximately 1.5 lux. It also has a 15x optical zoom 4K UHD lens so users can capture cinematic images with shallow depth-of-field and blurred backgrounds with high image quality. The 15x optical zoom covers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.5-382.5mm, and the camera is capable of a variable pan and tilt speed from 0.1 100 per second to support smooth on-air movement or fast preset transitions.

An independent, built-in three-density ND filter and nine-bladed iris create natural bokeh effects, with diffused, diffracted light. The CR-N500 features Dual Pixel CMOS AF with dual pixel focus guide, as well as face detection and tracking. The CR-N500 also supports Canon Log 3 for color grading and wide dynamic range gamma of 800%, along with image quality mode and adjustment functions to enhance an operator's image customization capabilities from capture to post-production.

There is also the Canon CR-X500 4K UHD PTZ, rated IP55 for water and dust resistance, and designed for outdoor uses including sports, news/weather coverage, and television production

The CR-N300 4K UHD PTZ camera uses a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV 6 image processor, and a 20x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 29.3-601mm. The camera features Canon's Hybrid AF system that combines high-precision contrast AF and high-speed phase-difference AF, allowing operators to gain focus and lock-in subjects even in dim or dark situations. The variable pan speed of the camera clocks in at 0.2 300 per second and the variable tilt speed is 0.2 170 per second. The CR-N300 can also be used as a webcam via a USB connection.

The CR-N300 is equipped with four unique scene modes: portrait (achieves sharp focus while blurring the background), sports(enhances the ability to capture moving objects), low-light (brightens images when in dim or dark shooting situations), and spotlight (allows users to capture beautiful images in brightly lit situations), which allows users to select the mode most suitable for the desired subject.

The Canon RC-IP100 camera remote controller

The Canon RC-IP100 camera remote controller supports IP and serial connections and is compatible with all three of the new PTZ cameras, allowing operators to control multiple cameras simultaneously. By virtue of the control and seesaw zoom levers and 7-inch touch panel, users can control each camera's functions such as pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris. When connected via IP, it is possible to control up to 99 CR-N500/CR-N300 cameras, and when connected via serial, an outdoor CR-X500 can be controlled, allowing for a total of 100 cameras.

Included with the Indoor PTZ Cameras is the Remote Camera Control Application software which allows PC users to register up to 20 cameras, viewing up to nine different cameras live at once. Full camera control, including setting trace functions and presets, is easily accessible with the click of a mouse.

Along with the new PTZ cameras and controller, Canon is also introducing a newly-developed XC Protocol2 that offers control and communication with select Canon video production devices for high quality video streaming over IP. Later this year, Canon will look to release new firmware to introduce the new XC protocol to select Cinema EOS System cameras.

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