Canon Canon ME20F-SH Camera
CANON ME20F-SH CAMERA
CANON ME20F-SH CAMERA
Shoot from daylight to ‘starlight’
Open up a new world of creative filmmaking possibilities! The innovative ME20F-SH full-frame Full HD video camera delivers ultra low light performance and infrared capability at an unrivalled sensitivity of over ISO 4 million
INFORMATION
BRAND
Canon
PRODUCT TYPE
Camera
SENSOR
35mm Full Size CMOS Sensor
FILTER
RGB Primary Colour Filter (Bayer array)
FOCUS CONTROL
Manual Focus using lens or via RC-V100 Remote Control; One Shot AF via assignable button
ND FILTER
Yes, 2 density (1/8, 3 stops or 1/64 , 6 stops) Manually selected electronic control
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
0.0005 lux or Less( Gain 75dB, f/1.2, 29.97P, 50 IRE)
EFFECTIVE PIXELS PER SENSOR
Approx. 2.26MP (2000 x 1128)
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION
Depends On The Lens Used.
SAMPLING ACCURACY
YbCbCr 422 via 3G/HD-SDI; RGB 444, YCbCr 444, YCbCr 422 via HDMI
IRIS CONTROL
Manual; 1/2 stop increments. Push Auto Iris via assignable button. Auto (combined function combining Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND filter operation)
DIGITAL TELE CONVERTER
Yes : X2/ X4 Tele Converter
LENS MOUNT
Canon EF Mount With Cinema Lock
TYPE
DIGIC DV 4
BIT DEPTH
10 bit (8 bit effective)
MISCELLANEOUS
- Dimensions : 102mm x 116mm x 113mm (W xH x D) 4.0 x 4.6 x 4.4 inches
- Weight (camera only) : Approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
- Operating Temperature range : Approx. 0 to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity), Approx. -5 to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)
ACCESSORIES
- Supplied : 2-pin Power Connector
- Operating Voltage : DC: 11 - 17V via 4-pin XLR or 2pin connector
- Power Consumption : Approx 12W (Body Only)
- Optional : RC-V100 remote Control Unit, Tripod Adapter RB-1, RS-422 8-pin remote cables RR-10 (10m)/ RR-100 (100m)/AC-E19 Compact Power Adapter
RECORDING
PRE RECORD (CACHE RECORD)
No
FRAME RECORD
No
RAW RECORDING OPTIONS
- 1280x720: 59.94P/50P
- 640x480: 59.94P
- 1280x720: 59.94P/50P/29.97P/25P/23.98P
- HDMI Output: 1920x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97PsF/25PsF
- 3G/HD-SDI Output: 1920x1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P
VIDEO STORAGE MEDIA
External Recording Device
SLOW/FAST MOTION
No
INTERVAL RECORD
No
RECORDING FILE FORMAT
Depending on External Device
SCAN REVERSE
No
HD->SD CONVERSION
No
CUSTOM PICTURE OPTIONS
Nine Custom Picture options: Canon Log, Wide DR, EOS Standard, CP1 - CP6 . User customisable settings: Black, Black Gamma, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, White Balance. Adjustable for Chroma Key performance¹
SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTINGS
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Auto Gain Control (AGC)¹
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
No
HDMI
Yes. Output only,
VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT
Yes, 3G/HD-SDI (BNC) OSD output compatible, HDMI.
USB
No
TIME CODE
No
3G/HD-SDI OUTPUT
Yes, X2; Output 1 OSD compatible, Output 2 Clean output only.
MEMORY CARD CONNECTOR
Yes, microSD card (for firmware update only, no recording capability)
REMOTE CONTROL TERMINAL
Yes, x2: Remote A: 2.5mm mini jack/Remote B: Circular 8-pin . Both utilise Canon Unique Protocol.
COMPONENT OUT
No
AV TERMINAL
No
LENS TERMINAL
Yes, 12-pin connector¹
GENLOCK
Yes, input only, BNC
TALLY LAMP
No
CUSTOM KEY
No
DC INPUT
Yes. 4-Pin XLR, 2-Pin connection. Input voltage 11 - 17V
COLOUR BARS
Yes, SMPTE, EBU and ARIB depending on system frequency
AUDIO IN
3.5mm stereo mini jack, plug-in power mic supported
USER ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS
-Yes, 4 buttons. -Assignable items:One-Shot AF / Push Auto Iris / ABB /AE Shift + / AE Shift - / Bar / Set WB /Tele-converter / Infrared / External Rec / Custom Picture / -Camera Mode A/M. These items work with the RC-V100 remote controller.
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
EXPOSURE METERING
Backlight, Standard, Spotlight
EXPOSURE LOCK
No
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Yes: ±2.0, ±1.75, ±1.50, ±1.25, ±1.0,±0.75, ±0.50, ±0.25 or ±0
AUTO GAIN CONTROL SETTING
Yes , OFF (75dB) or value from 36dB to 75 dB (in 3 dB increments)
ISO SENSITIVITY
Maximum in excess of ISO 4,000,000 equivalent at -75dB
GAIN SETTING
0dB to -75dB in 3dB intervals.
NOISE REDUCTION
Off, On (1 to 12)
DYNAMIC RANGE
Canon Log/Wide DR mode: 800%/12 stops at +9.0dB (Approx. ISO2300)
CONTROL MODES
Manual 1/4 stop increments, Auto (combined function combining Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND filter operation)
SHUTTER SPEED
1/3 sec - 1/2000 sec depending on recording mode and system frequency
SHUTTER ANGLE
No
SLOW SHUTTER (SLS)
No
SCAN REVERSE
Yes
CLEAR SCAN
No
BUILT-IN IR LAMP
No
AUTO
YES
INFRARED SHOOTING MODE
Yes: IR Cut-out filter, electrically operated.
RECORDING
Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit digital conversion, 2 channels
MANUAL SETTING
Set A, Set B (Default 5,500K)Kelvin ( 2000K - 15000K)
PRESET
Daylight/Tungsten
SHOCKLESS WB
Yes, via Custom Function Menu
FEATURES
FILM AT OVER ISO 4 MILLION
Thanks to a maximum ISO in excess of an unparalleled 4 million (+75dB) the ME20F-SH can see and shoot in almost complete darkness at less than 0.0005 lux. In other words you can shoot a night sky with confidence even when it’s lit purely by starlight (with an f/1.2 lens at 29.97p and maximum gain).
SHOOT WITH MAXIMUM LIGHT-GATHERING ABILITY
A special, newly developed full-frame 35mm 2.26 Megapixel CMOS sensor is designed specifically for low light video capture. With larger pixel sizes the sensor maximises light-gathering capabilities to deliver ultra low light images with low noise.
SEE AND SHOOT COLOUR
The ME20F-SH is able to clearly see and identify colours, even in extreme low light conditions and high gain settings, plus it has the added advantage and ability to capture infrared (IR) in colour too.
AUTO SHOOTING OPTIONS
The ME20F-SH is easy to set up and use, with a range of automatic modes including shutter priority (Tv), aperture priority (Av) and auto gain control (AGC),* as well as Auto White Balance and One-Shot AF. Crucially, manual control is always available, giving you creative control over camera settings when you need it.
CUSTOM PICTURE SETTINGS
The camera’s Custom Picture menu offers a variety of options that control various aspects of the image produced. You can save up to six custom pictures files in-camera for later use or use one of three preset Custom Picture files (Canon Log, Wide DR or EOS Standard).
REMOTE OPERATION OF BUILT-IN FILTERS
Fast and easy remote operation of the ME20F-SH’s built-in, electronically controlled ND filters (3-stop and 6-stop) and IR cut filter is possible via the compatible Canon Remote Controller RC-V100.
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT BODY
The ME20F-SH is a compact and lightweight camera that weighs just 1.1kg and measures approximately 102x116x113mm (wxhxd). It’s ideal for low light location work, whether on land or underwater.
WIDE ISO RANGE
The ME20F-SH offers a mind-boggling ISO range from 800 (0dB) to over 4 million (+75dB), which allows filmmakers to shoot anything from daylight conditions right through to ‘starlight’ conditions at night.
EASY MOUNTING AND POSITIONING
With both bottom and top mounting points the ME20F-SH provides the flexibility for easily positioning and mounting on to robotic heads, brackets, cranes and tripods; thus effortlessly integrating into location workflows. It’s quite simply a unique, multi-purpose camera for almost any lighting condition.