Notes: Canon BP-975 batteries required. (This camera uses battery power fast!), PL-mount lenses, CF Card media, microphones, and any monitor cables you need that don't come with the monitor.
The C500 simulator can be found here. This online tool allows you to gain a better understanding of the C500, both the menu's user interface and the camera body's layout.
Specs:
GENERAL
Depth 6.7 in
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Camcorder Media Type Flash card
Optical Sensor Type CMOS
Optical Sensor Size 13.8 x 26.2 mm
Image Processor DIGIC DV III
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, MXF
Image Recording Format JPEG
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM
Interfaces Provided 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, balanced audio, composite video
Image Recording Format JPEG
Effective Video Resolution 8.85 MP
Image Processor DIGIC DV III
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (13.8 x 26.2 mm)
Sensitivity F10
Signal to Noise Ratio (typical) 54 dB
ISO (Max) 80000
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, MXF
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 9.84 MP
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Optical Sensor Type CMOS
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE
Light Sensitivity ISO 320-80000
Min Illumination 0.25 lux
Exposure Modes manual
White Balance automatic, custom, presets
White Balance Presets 2000K - 15000K (100K steps), daylight, tungsten light
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
Light Sensitivity ISO 320-80000
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Built-in ND Filters 1/4, 1/64, 1/16
Gain Selection 0 to +24 dB in 0.5 dB, -6 to +30 dB in 3 dB
Exposure Modes Manual
White Balance Presets Tungsten light, daylight, 2000K - 15000K (100K steps)
Min Illumination 0.25 lux
ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
Min Operating Temperature 23 F
Max Operating Temperature 113 F
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 60%
DISPLAY
Display Format 1,230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor rotating
MISCELLANEOUS
Protection dust-resistant, splashproof
Color Category black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant
Included Accessories AC power adapter, LCD color monitor, body cap, camcorder handle, eyecup, eyepiece cover, shoulder strap, tripod adapter base
LENS SYSTEM
Lens System Mounting Canon EF
Lens Included body only
Lens Mounting Type Canon EF
MEMORY / STORAGE
Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash
Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080
Video Capture MPEG-2 - 1920 x 1080 - 50Mbps
MPEG-2 - 1280 x 720 - 50Mbps
MPEG-2 - 1920 x 1080 - 35Mbps
MPEG-2 - 1280 x 720 - 35Mbps
MPEG-2 - 1440 x 1080 - 25Mbps
RAW - 4096 x 2160 - to external recorder
RAW - 3840 x 2160 - to external recorder
4096 x 1080 - to external recorder
3840 x 1080 - to external recorder
2048 x 1080 - to external recorder
1920 x 1080 - to external recorder
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card, SD card
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Type electronic
Viewfinder Color Support color
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.52 in
Viewfinder Resolution 1555000 pixels
Features B/W & color switchable, color tone control, contrast control, tilting, viewfinder brightness control
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic
Field Coverage 100%
Dioptric Correction Range -5.5 to +2
Features B/W & color switchable, viewfinder brightness control, tilting, contrast control, color tone control
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.52"
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Viewfinder Resolution 1,555,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Color Support Color
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -5.5 to +2
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Additional Features RGB primary color filter, digital noise reduction, interval shooting mode, Pre-Rec function, Relay Recording, 24p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, high-speed recording, frame recording mode, Canon Log Gamma mode, fast motion recording, Backup recording
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Features 24p Cinema Mode, Backup recording, interval shooting mode, peripheral illumination correction, Canon Log Gamma mode, Pre-Rec function, RGB primary color filter, Relay Recording, digital noise reduction, fast motion recording, frame recording mode, high-speed recording
CONNECTIONS
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card, SD card
Qty 2
BATTERY
Technology lithium ion
Battery Type Canon BP-955 lithium ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 1 x Canon BP-955 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 5200 mAh (included)
SOFTWARE
Type Drivers & Utilities
Software Drivers & Utilities
VIDEO INPUT
Camcorder Type professional
Light Sensitivity ISO 320-80000
Min Illumination 0.25 lux
ISO (Max) 80000
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, MXF
Image Recording Format JPEG
High-Definition Video Support 4K
Interfaces Provided 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, balanced audio, composite video
Camcorder Media Type flash card
Image Processor DIGIC DV III
Lens Mounting Type Canon EF
Features 24p Cinema Mode, Backup recording, interval shooting mode, peripheral illumination correction, Canon Log Gamma mode, Pre-Rec function, RGB primary color filter, Relay Recording, digital noise reduction, fast motion recording, frame recording mode, high-speed recording
WHITE BALANCE
White Balance automatic, custom, presets
White Balance Presets 2000K - 15000K (100K steps), daylight, tungsten light
SHUTTER
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
OPTICAL SENSOR
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 9.84 pixels
Camcorder Effective Resolution (Video Mode) 8.85 pixels
Optical Sensor Type CMOS
Optical Sensor Size 13.8 x 26.2 mm
Optical Sensor Size (metric) 13.8 x 26.2 mm
Sensor Qty 1
CAMERA DISPLAY
Type LCD display
Display Form Factor rotating
Diagonal Size 4 in
Diagonal Size (metric) 10.2 cm
Display Format 1,230,000 pixels
CAMERA MEMORY
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Connectivity Features Wi-Fi ready
CAMCORDER FEATURES
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Built-in ND Filters 1/16, 1/4, 1/64
PRO CAMCORDER FEATURES
Sensitivity F10
Signal to Noise Ratio (typical) 54 dB
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM
Gain Selection -6 to +30 dB in 3 dB, 0 to +24 dB in 0.5 dB
Features SMPTE Color Bars, SMPTE Time Code, selectable frame rates, vectorscope, waveform monitor, zebra pattern