Professional Video Cameras

Canon ME20F-SH

Specifications

Specifications in detail

Camera

  • Sensor

    35mm Full Size CMOS Sensor

  • Filter

    RGB Primary Colour Filter (Bayer array)

  • Effective pixels per sensor

    Approx. 2.26MP (2000 x 1128)

  • Minimum illumination

    0.0005 lux or less( Gain 75dB, f/1.2, 29.97P, 50 IRE)

  • Horizontal Resolution

    Depends on the lens used.

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EF mount with Cinema Lock

  • ND filter

    Yes, 2 density (1/8, 3 stops or 1/64 , 6 stops) Manually selected electronic control

  • Focus control

    Manual Focus using lens or via RC-V100 Remote Control; One Shot AF via assignable button

  • Iris control

    Manual; 1/2 stop increments. Push Auto Iris via assignable button. Auto (combined function combining Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND filter operation)

  • Aperture range

    Depending on selected lens

  • Filter diameter

    Depending on selected lens

  • Image stabilization system

    Depending on selected lens

  • Digital Tele Converter

    Yes : X2/ X4 tele converter

  • Type

    DIGIC DV 4

  • Sampling accuracy

    YbCbCr 422 via 3G/HD-SDI; RGB 444, YCbCr 444, YCbCr 422 via HDMI

  • Bit depth

    10 bit (8 bit effective)

Recording

  • Video storage media

    External Recording Device

  • Recording file format

    Depending on External Device

  • Recording frame rate

    3G/HD-SDI Output: 1920x1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P


    1280x720: 59.94P/50P/29.97P/25P/23.98P


    HDMI Output: 1920x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97PsF/25PsF


    1280x720: 59.94P/50P


    640x480: 59.94P

  • Slow/Fast motion

    No

  • Interval Record

    No

  • Frame Record

    No

  • Pre Record (cache record)

    No

  • Scan Reverse

    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

  • HD->SD conversion

    No

System

  • Automatic Exposure Settings

    Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Auto Gain Control (AGC)¹

  • Audio in

    3.5mm stereo mini jack, plug-in power mic supported

  • Headphone output

    No

  • Video monitor output

    Yes, 3G/HD-SDI (BNC) OSD output compatible, HDMI.

  • HDMI

    Yes. Output only,

  • USB

    No

  • 3G/HD-SDI output

    Yes, X2; Output 1 OSD compatible, Output 2 Clean output only.

  • Time code

    No

  • Genlock

    Yes, input only, BNC

  • Component out

    No

  • AV terminal

    No

  • DC input

    Yes. 4-Pin XLR, 2-Pin connection. Input voltage 11 - 17V

  • Lens Terminal

    Yes, 12-pin connector¹

  • Remote Control Terminal

    Yes, x2: Remote A: 2.5mm mini jack/Remote B: Circular 8-pin . Both utilise Canon Unique Protocol.

  • Memory Card connector

    Yes, microSD card (for firmware update only, no recording capability)

  • Colour Bars

    Yes, SMPTE, EBU and ARIB depending on system frequency

  • Tally lamp

    No

  • Custom key

    No

  • 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.

  • Custom Dial

    No

Shooting functions

  • Exposure metering

    Backlight, Standard, Spotlight

  • Exposure compensation

    Yes: ±2.0, ±1.75, ±1.50, ±1.25, ±1.0,±0.75, ±0.50, ±0.25 or ±0

  • Exposure Lock

    No

  • 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

  • Dynamic Range

    Canon Log/Wide DR mode: 800%/12 stops at +9.0dB (Approx. ISO2300)

  • Gain setting

    0dB to -75dB in 3dB intervals.

  • 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

  • Infrared shooting mode

    Yes: IR Cut-out filter, electrically operated.

  • Built-in IR lamp

    No

  • Auto

    YES

  • Preset

    Daylight/Tungsten

  • Shockless WB

    Yes, via Custom Function Menu

  • Manual setting

    Set A, Set B (Default 5,500K)Kelvin ( 2000K - 15000K)

  • Countup system

    No

  • Start value setting

    No

  • Recording

    Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit digital conversion, 2 channels

Accessories

  • Supplied

    2-pin Power Connector

  • 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

  • Operating Voltage

    DC: 11 - 17V via 4-pin XLR or 2pin connector

  • Power Consumption

    Approx 12W (Body Only),

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)

All specifications are subject to change without notice

All specifications are subject to change without notice

  1. ¹ Connector activation may require firmware update

  2. ¹ Firmware upgrades may be required to enable all camera features. Visit the Canon Support website for more information, or contact your local Canon representative.

  3. ¹ Firmware upgrades may be required to enable all camera features. Visit the Canon Support website for more information, or contact your local Canon representative.

  4. ¹ Connector activation may require firmware update

  5. ¹ Firmware upgrades may be required to enable all camera features. Visit the Canon Support website for more information, or contact your local Canon representative.

  6. ¹ Firmware upgrades may be required to enable all camera features. Visit the Canon Support website for more information, or contact your local Canon representative.