Canon ME20F-SH

Canon ME20F-SH

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.

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)