Canon N500 PTZ Camera Hire
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Canon CR-N500 1.0″ Sensor 4K PTZ Camera

£200

Summary

A full remote operable PTZ camera with full 4K quality.  1" UHD sensor equipped with dual-pixel AF, and built-in plus 15x optical zoom (equiv 35mm range 25.5-382.5mm).  This camera offers a very smooth pan and tilt and image stabilisation using the IP1000 controller.  This allows for full remote operation as well as pre-programmable, automatic-tracking and AF capability.   Read VMI's PTZ BLOG piece.
Manufacturer

Canon
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Additional Info

A full remote operable PTZ camera with full 4K quality.  1″ UHD sensor equipped with dual-pixel AF, and built-in plus 15x optical zoom (equiv 35mm range 25.5-382.5mm).  This camera offers a very smooth pan and tilt and image stabilisation using the IP1000 controller.  This allows for full remote operation as well as pre-programmable, automatic-tracking and AF capability.

Read VMI’s PTZ BLOG piece.

HDR Imagery, with versatile image quality adjustments

Using the Canon IP-1000, set the CR-N500 cameras up to match the look of other Canon cameras by using Canon Log 3 and Wide Dynamic Range Support.   Both technologies ensure the best HDR imagery can be achieved for applications where postproduction or a quick turnaround is required. The in-built image adjustment settings also ensure flexible and bespoke imagery to colour match with other cameras.

Integrate with full-size digital cinema cameras

Networking over a hard-wired Cat6 network, the CR-N500 fits in very well working alongside Canon C300 III, C500 II, C80 & C400 cameras to offer a totally flexible and comprehensive multi-camera production.

Powerful 4K Capture with 15x zoom

One inch CMOS sensor captures 4K in HDR.

The CR-N500 includes a built-in 4K lens featuring 15x optical zoom (25.5-382.5mm 35mm equivalent), providing a wide angle to telephoto field of view. Canon’s advanced four-axis image stabilisation ensures high quality image capture.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF keeps it sharp

The CR-N500 features Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus system which provides extremely quick and accurate focus via multiple modes.

Minimum Illumination Required of 1.5 lux

The CR-N500 produces high quality imagery with low noise, even with a minimum illumination of 1.5 lux. The large 1.0-type CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV6 processor ensure the image quality retains its integrity even in the most challenging of lighting conditions.

Auto 4K Tracking Capability

The system offers an auto-tracking feature to pan and tilt to maintain a pre-programmed frame of your subject.  Unlock the potential to track the main speaker with head/face detection as they move around the stage, automatically. Optimise production efficiency for lectures, corporate events, live performances and broadcast.

Auto Loop Capability

Auto Loop Application RA-AL001. Programme repeated camera pan, tilt, and zoom movements to track repeated live action, consistently and accurately. Capture footage of live events and musical performances with style.

IP Streaming and Control to transform your production

A comprehensive range of IP control and streaming protocols up to 4K UHD 30p (such as NDI|HX*, RTMP, RTP/RTSP, RTMPS, SRT, FreeD and Canon’s XC Protocol) are included, making the CR-N500 an ideal solution for new or existing systems.

* NDI is a trademark or registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries

Multiple Input/Outputs

Power and operate the camera with a single PoE+ feed from a router.

  • Video Output Format: SDI
    1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    – Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for
    SDI and HDMI)
    – When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
  • Video Output Format: HDMI
    3840 x 2160: 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    – Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for
    SDI and HDMI)
    – When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
  • Video Output Format: IP
    3840 x 2160: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    640 x 360: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    – If 59.94/50.00 Hz is selected for the frame frequency, the 3840 x 2160 format cannot be selected.
    – A frame rate that exceeds the frame frequency cannot be selected.
    – JPEG has one pattern fixed depending on the frame frequency (format is fixed and cannot be selected)
    Resolution: 1280 x 720
    When frame frequency is 59.94/50.00 Hz: 14.99 fps, when frame frequency is 23.98 Hz: 11.99 fps, when frame frequency is 29.97/25.00 Hz: 12.50 fps
  • Video Output Format: USB
    –
  • Preset
    Number of presets: Max. 100 (including home position)

Interface

  • Communication Control
    LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR
  • Network Terminal
    LAN x 1, RJ45, 1000Base-T
  • SDI OUT Terminal
    BNC jack (output only) x 1, 0.8 Vp-p/75 Ω, unbalanced
    SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2 compliant
    Embedded audio, Time code (VITC/LTC)
  • GEN-LOCK Terminal
    BNC jack x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω, input only
  • HDMI OUT Terminal
    HDMI connector x 1, output only
  • RS-422 Terminal
    RJ45 connector x 1
  • INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals
    XLR/Audio Input (3-pin jack) (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets, balanced
    Sensitivity (MIC): -60 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/600 Ω/Att.: 20 dB
    Sensitivity (LINE): +4 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
    Supply Voltage: 48 V DC (Bias resistance: 6.8 kΩ)
  • MIC Terminal
    ϕ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced, plug-in power supported)
    Sensitivity (MIC): -72 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more/Att.: 20 dB
    Sensitivity (LINE): -10 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
    Supply Voltage: 2.4 V DC (Bias resistance: 2.2 kΩ)
  • USB Terminal
    Type-A (USB 2.0) x 1 (future expansion)

Specifications

Camera

  • Image Sensor
    Type 1.0 (1.0 in.) single-plate CMOS sensor
  • Effective Pixels
    approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
  • Lens
    f=8.3 – 124.5 mm, F/2.8 – 4.5, 15x optical zoom, 9-bladed iris diaphragm
  • Optical Zoom
    15x optical zoom
  • Digital Zoom
    20x digital zoom
  • Focal Length
    f=8.3 – 124.5 mm, F/2.8 – 4.5,
    35mm equivalent focal length: approx. 25.5 (W) – 382.5 mm (T)
  • Angle of View
    Horizontal: 73.0 (W) – 5.7° (T)
    Vertical: 45.2° (W) – 3.2° (T)
  • Minimum Subject Illumination
    3840 x 2160: Approx. 1.5 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., Frame Rate 29.97P, Gain 33.0 dB)
    1920 x 1080: Approx. 3 lux (shutter speed 1/60 sec., Frame Rate 59.94P, Gain 33.0 dB)
  • Shutter Speed
    1/3 – 1/2000 sec. (specific values depend on the frame frequency and frame rate)
  • Iris
    Manual/Automatic aperture
  • Gain
    -6.0 db ～ 33.0 db
  • ND Filter
    Built-in (Off, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), motor operated
  • White Balance
    AUTO (AWB), Set A, Set B, preset settings (daylight: 5,600 K*, tungsten lamp: 3,200 K*),
    color temperature setting (2,000 K – 15,000 K), Manual* Color temperatures are given for reference purposes only.
  • Focus
    Focus mode: Manual, AF-boosted MF, Continuous AF, Face AF, Tracking
    AF type: Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF
  • Gamma
    Normal1 (Standard), Normal2 (x4.0), Normal3 (BT.709), Normal4 (x5.0), Wide DR, Canon Log 3
  • Pan and Tilt
    Pan operation range: Horizontal ±170°
    Pan operation speed: 0.1° – 100°/sec.
    Tilt operation range: Vertical -30° – +90°
    Tilt operation speed: 0.1° – 100°/sec.

Pan and Tilt Operation

  • Protocol
    XC (Canon’s original), RTSP/RTP, NDI|HX, RTMP/RTMPS, Standard Communication (Serial), Standard Communication (IP), SRT, FreeD

Server

  • Video Output Format: SDI
    1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    – Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for
    SDI and HDMI)
    – When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
  • Video Output Format: HDMI
    3840 x 2160: 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
    – Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for
    SDI and HDMI)
    – When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
  • Video Output Format: IP
    3840 x 2160: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    1280 x 720: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    640 x 360: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
    – If 59.94/50.00 Hz is selected for the frame frequency, the 3840 x 2160 format cannot be selected.
    – A frame rate that exceeds the frame frequency cannot be selected.
    – JPEG has one pattern fixed depending on the frame frequency (format is fixed and cannot be selected)
    Resolution: 1280 x 720
    When frame frequency is 59.94/50.00 Hz: 14.99 fps, when frame frequency is 23.98 Hz: 11.99 fps, when frame frequency is 29.97/25.00 Hz: 12.50 fps
  • Video Output Format: USB
    –
  • Preset
    Number of presets: Max. 100 (including home position)

Interface

  • Communication Control
    LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR
  • Network Terminal
    LAN x 1, RJ45, 1000Base-T
  • SDI OUT Terminal
    BNC jack (output only) x 1, 0.8 Vp-p/75 Ω, unbalanced
    SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2 compliant
    Embedded audio, Time code (VITC/LTC)
  • GEN-LOCK Terminal
    BNC jack x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω, input only
  • HDMI OUT Terminal
    HDMI connector x 1, output only
  • RS-422 Terminal
    RJ45 connector x 1
  • INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals
    XLR/Audio Input (3-pin jack) (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets, balanced
    Sensitivity (MIC): -60 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/600 Ω/Att.: 20 dB
    Sensitivity (LINE): +4 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
    Supply Voltage: 48 V DC (Bias resistance: 6.8 kΩ)
  • MIC Terminal
    ϕ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced, plug-in power supported)
    Sensitivity (MIC): -72 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more/Att.: 20 dB
    Sensitivity (LINE): -10 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
    Supply Voltage: 2.4 V DC (Bias resistance: 2.2 kΩ)
  • USB Terminal
    Type-A (USB 2.0) x 1 (future expansion)

Physical Features

  • Operating Environment
    Temperature
    0°C – +40°C (+32°F – +104°F)
    Humidity
    10% – 90% (without condensation)
  • Power Supply
    PoE: PoE+ power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3at compliant)
    – PoE cannot be used
    External power source: 24 V DC (using included AC adaptor)
  • Power Consumption
    PoE+ Input: Approx. 19.6 W* max. (body only)
    DC Input: Approx. 18.6 W max. (body only)* Class 4 (25.5 W required) for power supply devices
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    Approx. 200 x 269 x 208 mm (7.87 x 10.59 x 8.19 in.) (excluding protrusions)
  • Weight
    Approx. 4.1 kg (9.04 lb.) (body only)

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