CANON

CR-X300 for professional use

If you have a professional production or outdoor environment that requires remotely controlled cameras with minimal crew and high-resolution output, the titanium white CR-X300 4K PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom from Canon will fit right into your house of worship, corporate conference room , government application, courtroom, broadcast streaming production, event space, or even add an extra camera to your documentary shoot. With its weather-resistant exterior paint, durable aluminum body, interior fan, IP65 waterproof rating, and built-in lens wiper, it can also be used for outdoor surveillance and security.

The CR-X300 sports many features of a Canon camcorder such as a 1/2.3" dual-pixel CMOS sensor, Hybrid AF, the Canon DIG!C DV6 image processor, scene modes, IR (infrared) mode, 20x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom, built-in waterproof microphone, and video capture and output up to UHD 4K. The camera also includes NDI|HX support without requiring a separate license, allowing you to drop the camera into your existing NDI network with minimal configuration. Where the PTZ camera diverges from the camcorders is in its remote resources such as control via IP and serial RS-422 as well as HDMI, 6G-SDI, and IP streaming outputs, and compatibility with the Canon RC-IP100 IP PTZ remote controller. It can perform smooth, precision pan, tilt, and zoom movements with a speed range of 0.3 to 60° per second.

The camera can also be powered using PoE++ (Power-over-Ethernet) using its LAN port, so it can fit right into your existing PoE+ network without requiring the use of local power to save cabling. The camera supports a wide dynamic range, minimum illumination of 3 lux, and its lens features a 35mm focal length equivalent of 30.5 to 627mm. The camera can use an external controller via RS-422/VISCA or Canon's proprietary XC IP protocol on a private, secure LAN, using the optional RC-IP100 PTZ controller. Or, if you'd prefer to use Canon's camera control software, the free-to-download application can work on Windows OS, so you can control all the camera functions from a laptop or tablet. The software provides a 9x9 live view, control of up to 100 cameras, settings loading and configuration, and tally functions.

Advanced 4K UHD CMOS Image Sensor...For incredibly sharp and detailed high-definition video recording, the CR-X300 features a 1/2.3-inch, approximately effective 8.29MP UHD 4K CMOS Pro Image Sensor that captures 3840 x 2160 pixels. Thanks to the sensor's high sensitivity, the CR-X300 helps provide vivid, accurate video through an excellent signal-to-noise ratio.

4K29.97 and 1080p59.94 4:2:2 10-Bit Output...6D-SDI and HDMI terminals allow for output that supports integration into professional workflows, making it particularly useful for broadcast applications. The 6G-SDI and HDMI outputs provide an uncompressed signal at 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and 10-bit color depth, perfect for demanding television broadcast applications.

Hybrid AF...The CR-X300 is equipped with "Hybrid AF". Hybrid AF is an autofocus system that combines high-precision contrast AF technology and high-speed phase-difference AF technology to confirm auto focus from the camera. This hybrid autofocus system achieves auto focus faster and more reliably compared to contrast auto focus alone. The CR-X300 features Face Detection and Tracking functions which detects faces and automatically adjusts focus when a human is detected within the frame.

Advanced Full HD Image Quality...Full HD image quality from our CR-X300 is now even better thanks to oversampling HD processing, which enables Full HD by effectively utilizing the outstanding capabilities of the UHD 4K CMOS sensor.

Four Scene Modes for Impressive Video...There are four types of scene modes: Portrait mode, which exhibits a blurred background while subject is in sharp focus, Sports mode, which enhances capture of moving objects, Low Light mode, which enhances capture of bright images even in dark places, and Spotlight mode, which enhances capture of beautiful images of spotlighted objects.

The CR-X300 features an Infrared Mode allowing the capture of video in conditions with little to no ambient light. This feature allows low-light capture by removing the infrared cutoff filter from the optical path. The camera's specially designed lens coating allows the infrared light to pass through the image sensor.

IP65 Rating...With a waterproof and dustproof design featuring an IP65 enclosure rating, the CR-X300 can be installed in challenging locations and is not affected by environmental conditions.

Built-In Wiper...The CR-X300 model is equipped with an enhanced servo 1/32 ND filter and wiper unit, each of which aids in the CR-X300 delivering dependable video in challenging environmental conditions. The CR-X300 is also equipped with a fan for heat dissipation, which helps to ensure the camera continues to operate without issue.

Durable Aluminum Body...A durable die-cast aluminum body provides a resilient platform for professional video delivery in challenging outdoor environments. The body is further protected by a weather resistant paint in titanium white.

Canon UHD 4K Lens...The CR-X300 features a genuine Canon 20x 4K optical zoom lens that provides a highly versatile zoom range with a 35mm equivalent of 29.3 to 601mm to help capture subjects at a variety of distances. Furthermore, the CR-X300 exhibits at 65.6° angle of view when video output is set to 4K UHD and at 63.5° angle of view when video output is set to full HD. This allows operators to capture wider angles of view, which could potentially reduce the amount of cameras needed for a production, reducing overall costs of the project.

20x Digital Zoom...When combined with a 20x digital zoom, the camera can achieve super-telephoto shooting with a maximum 400x zoom (20x Optical + 20x Digital).

In addition to the Standard optical IS mode, CR-X300 is also equipped with the powered IS mode that compensates for blurring during telephoto shooting.

ND Filters...Internal optical ND filtration up to 1/8 allows for remote exposure control. In addition, an included 1/32 external enhanced ND can be manually activated for more demanding applications.

3-Axis Simultaneous PTZ Movement...The CR-X300 is an exceptional PTZ camera which combines smooth, fast, and highly precise movement. In Normal Mode, operational movement has a noise rating of NC45 or lower, making it extremely suitable for quiet indoor environments. Up to 100 Camera Presets are possible, allowing for incredible creative flexibility for all productions, whether large or small venues.

The CR-X300 is equipped with a pan and tilt drive mechanism supporting a range of ±180° pan, -40° to +215° tilt, allowing for outstanding movement flexibility, whether mounted in a standard manner, or inverted. The CR-X300 exhibits a variable pan and tilt speed of 0.3° to 60°/second, for situations ranging from delicate movements of an outdoor worship service to high-paced sports events.

The CR-X300 can be mounted upright or inverted (ceiling mount). In either position, the picture image will automatically flip when the tilt angle reaches 90°.

6G-SDI and HDMI Outputs...The CR-X300 features industry-standard 6G-SDI and HDMI video outputs for easy integration into professional video environments. With these interfaces, the user can achieve output up to 4K UHD at 29.97p or Full HD at up to 59.94p. Furthermore, the CR-X300 is equipped with a built-in weatherproof microphone that can be used to capture audio. 

Price: $11,999

Bruce M.(video expert)