Canon EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera is an interchangeable lens video camera with a 8.20 MP resolution 35 mm equivalent CMOS sensor.
The EOS C300 Digital Cinema comes in two versions: C300 featuring an EF lens mount for compatibility with Canon's EOS SLR camera range lenses; and C300PL with a PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses.
Canon is also developing EF cinema lenses in the newly announced Cinema EOS System .
When outfitted with a Canon EF lens, the C300's peripheral illumination correction automatically corrects for vignetting in accordance with each lens' optical characteristics, and enables iris control from the camera.
Canon EF lenses also facilitate recording of metadata, such as the name of the lens used, aperture setting and shutter speed.
Large Pixel Size
The Super 35 mm-equivalent CMOS sensor in the EOS C300/C300 PL features a pixel size that is larger than that used on conventional professional camcorders sensor, enabling noise free recording in low light conditions. 
The sensor reads Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) video signals for each of the three RGB primary colors, decreasing the incidence of moiré while realizing high resolution with 1,000 horizontal TV lines.
Compact Size
Canon's EOS C300/C300 PL camera measures 5.2 (w) x 7.0 (h) x 6.7 (d) inches making it exceptionally portable.
In accordance with on-location shooting needs, the camera can be outfitted with a handle, grip, thumb rest and monitor unit, and offers an array of industry-standard terminals, including HD/SD-SDI video output for the external recording of high-quality video content.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS C300 (EF mount) digital cinema camera is scheduled to be available in late January 2012 for an estimated list price of $20,000. The Canon EOS C300 PL (PL mount) digital cinema camera is scheduled to be available in late March 2012 for an estimated list price of $20,000.
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