Hi. I am Peter Marr, Senior Specialist for Canon USA.
I am excited to introduce
one of the new 4K PTZ products from
Canon, the CR-N300.
This camera is part of a family of new professional 4K PTZ
solutions, offering creative freedom in
live streaming and multi-camera productions.
The CR-N300 features a Canon 1/2.3"
4K CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD
video capture at 30p or up to 60p in
Full HD mode, making it a strong contender
for professional productions.
It also incorporates Canon's DIGIC DV 6
Image Processor, which can be essential
in providing high image quality,
advanced performance and convenient operability.
This advanced core
technology component provides the
image-processing power and speed that
enables features such as 4K UHD capture
and precise Hybrid AF.
The CR-N300 is equipped with Hybrid AF,
an auto focus system that combines
high-precision contrast AF technology
and the high-speed phase-difference AF technology
to confirm auto focus from the camera.
This hybrid auto focus
system achieves auto focus faster and
more reliably compared to contrast auto focus alone.
A 4K 20x optical zoom lens makes the
CR-N300 a versatile tool.
At the wide end, the zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent
of 29.3mm, and is capable of capturing
wide scenes a tight shooting space.
Additionally, the lens structure enables
real-time responsiveness in a
three-dimensional space, supporting high
performance optical image stabilization.
The CR-N300 is equipped with a Pan and
Tilt mechanism that can change the speed
from fast to slow in incremental steps.
This allows the operator to set the
speed to the desired preference to allow
for smooth and precise movement that
supports on and off air capture.
When 4K is not required, the camera can
generate full HD over sampling,
utilizing every pixel acquired by
Canon's 4K sensor to generate beautiful
high-definition video.
In addition to SDI, HDMI and USB connections,
the CR-N300 is equipped with an RJ-45 interface for IP
communication, which supports multiple
high-resolution, high-frame-rate videos for distribution.
This empowers the camera to simultaneously distribute
video to multiple protocols via IP.
This simultaneous distribution is also known
as multi-stream, and the CR-N300 can
distribute a total of three video
streams all at the same time supporting parallel workflows.
The CR-N300 is equipped with a USB
terminal and features USB Video Class Ver. 1.1
which is the connection standard of USB cameras.
This allows the CR-N300 to be used as a webcam without
having to install drivers or software.
Additionally, via the USB terminal, the
camera can output beautiful HD
video for high-quality web conferencing.
When paired with the optional IP
supported RC-IP100 Remote Camera
Controller, operators get full control
of the camera's look, feel and movement.
Despite its compact size, the controller
is equipped with a joystick, control and
zoom levers as well as a touch panel,
and can control up to 100 cameras with
up to 100 presets per camera.
It effectively creates a centralized
operation for multiple cameras with
control from a single operator, helping
streamline camera operation and provide low overhead costs.
The CR-N300 utilizes Canon's
newly-developed XC Protocol, that offers
control and communication with select
Canon video production devices for high
quality video streaming over IP.
For additional control and video streaming,
the CR-N300 supports multiple protocols
including VISCA, RTP, RTSP, RTMPS and NDI® |HX.
The CR-N300 can be paired with
compatible third party equipment that
also support these protocols.
This confirms the versatility of the CR-N300
making it an excellent fit for all types
of applications including sports, music,
live events, lecture recording,
corporate video production and more.
The CR-N300 features NDI® | HX out of the
box with no additional license fees.
The high-efficiency low bandwidth NDI® | HX
delivers incredible live video across a
standard Ethernet network supporting up
to 4K video output to any NDI enabled production device.
This provides a fast and easy way to acquire beautiful live
video over a network and is suitable for many productions.
Built-in tally lamps indicate the status
of the camera and are located on the
front of the lens section.
They illuminate red when the camera is
shooting, providing clear visual
indications for staff and performers to
know which camera is live.
The CR-N300 offers peace of mind being
backed by Canon's 3-year warranty.
For more information on Canon's family of 4K
PTZ solutions, please visit
pro.usa.canon.com.