1/3" CMOS Sensor, 50Mbps MPEG-2 Recording, 4:2:2 Color Sampling, 60p/60i, 30p, 24p, MXF File Format, Dual CF Card Slots, 10x HD Zoom Lens, Multiple Bit Rates & Resolutions, Dual XLR Inputs, HD/SD-SDI, SMPTE Time Code, Genlock.

Image Device 1/3" CMOS Sensor

2.37MP (2.07MP effective)

Lens 10x HD Zoom

4.25-42.5mm (30.4-304mm, 35mm equivalent)

f/1.8-2.8

58mm Filter Diameter

Horizontal Resolution 900 TV lines or more

Focusing System TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor

Autofocus (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face AF, Face Only AF), Manual, Full Manual

Minimum Illumination 4.5 lux (full AUTO mode, 1/60 shutter speed, +24dB gain)

1.6 lux (Manual mode, 1/4 shutter speed, +33dB gain)

Built-in Filters Neutral Density (Auto or Off)

Minimum Focus Distance 20mm (wide macro), 60cm (entire zoom range)

Video Recording System Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP

Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50Mbps recording)

File Format: MXF

Recording Modes:

50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2, 1920x1080, (60i/30p/24p),

1280x720 (60p/30p/24p)

35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0, 1920x1080 (60i/30p/24p),

1280x720 (60p/30p/24p)

25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0, 1440x1080 (60i/30p/24p)



Audio Recording Format 2-Channel, PCM digital recording, 16-Bit; 48kHz

Frame Rates

1 50i, 50p and 25p optional upgrade available through Canon Factory Service Center



close 60i, 60p (720p mode only), 30p, 24p

Image Stabilization SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) 4 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off

LCD Monitor 3.5" Color, approx. 920,000 dots

Viewfinder 0.24" Color, approx. 260,000 dots

Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone

Memory Card Slot CF Card: 2 Slots (movie files only)

SD Card: Still images, Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, Custom Settings

Shutter Speed Max 1/2000

White Balance Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten

Gain Selection Not specified by manufacturer

Maximum Recording Time 64GB Compact Flash (CF) card

(Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used.)

25Mbps: 310 minutes

35Mbps: 225 minutes

50Mbps: 160 minutes

Input and Output Connectors HD/SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Output)

Component (x1 Output)

Composite: 3.5mm A/V (x1 Output), BNC (x1 Output)

HDMI: Standard Type A (x1 Output)

Mic/Line: XLR 3-pin (x2 Input)

USB: Mini-B USB 2.0

Headphone: 3.5mm Mini

Genlock: BNC (x1 Input)

Timecode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)

Remote Control Terminal: LANC

Power Requirements 7.4VDC (Battery Pack)

Power Consumption Not specified by manufacturer

Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C), 85% relative humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.8 x 5.8 x 9.8" (12.1 x 14.8 x 25 cm)

Weight 2.4 lbs (1.08kg) - not including battery, memory card, lens hood, mic holder