Description
Canon ME20F-SH
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.
Technical Specifications
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: 1920×1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P
1280×720: 59.94P/50P/29.97P/25P/23.98P
HDMI Output: 1920x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97PsF/25PsF
1280×720: 59.94P/50P
640×480: 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)