Canon CR-N300 NDI|HX 20x 4K PTZ Camera, Black

The CR-N300 PTZ produces incredible 4K and HD image quality with the combination of a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV 6 image processor. This camera incorporates a Canon 4K lens that exhibits a 20x optical zoom ratio that maintains a high level of precision throughout the zoom range. On-air pan and tilt movement is possible thanks to the smooth and responsive pan and tilt mechanism equipped with the CR-N300.

The CR-N300 camera supports multiple professional interfaces, including single cable PoE+ connectivity, which allows you to use NDI|HX2 to stream audio and video, control (IP), tally, and power over a single cable. The camera supports other protocols, such as RTSP/RTP, as well as RTMP/RTMPS, to stream to social sIt's such as Facebook Live and YouTube. Even better, the CR-N300 can be controlled remotely by IP, Serial, IR or wirelessly via Wi-fi. The camera supports multiple control standards, including Canon's XC protocol as well as Standard Protocol (serial and IP) for easy connectivity to a wide range of 3rd party hardware controllers.

1/2.3 Type CMOS Sensor
The CR-N300 features a Canon 1/2.3-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 30p up to 60fps in Full HD, making the PTZ camera a strong contender for professional production.

DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor
The CR-N300 PTZ camera incorporates Canon's DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor, which is 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 video acquisition and precise Hybrid AF.

Hybrid AF
The CR-N300 is equipped with “Hybrid AF”. Hybrid AF is 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 helps achieve auto focus faster and more reliably compared to contrast auto focus alone.

Canon 4K UHD Lens
The CR-N300 features a 20x optical zoom lens and exhibits a wide viewing angle of 65.6 degrees** (horizontal). At the wide end, the 29.3 mm* lens is capable of capturing extensive scenes in tight shooting spaces such as indoor events for cinematic wide shots. The camera utilizes aspheric lens elements to achieve 4K image quality while minimizing various aberrations over the entire zoom range.

Furthermore, the lens structure of the CR-N300 enables real-time responsiveness in a three-dimensional space, supporting optical image stabilization, which helps keep the image capture stable by minimizing vibration.

Over Sampling HD Processing
The full HD recording (over sampling HD processing) takes full advantage of the image information acquired by the 4K sensor to generate beautiful high-definition full HD video. This helps content creators produce stunningly detailed FHD video when utilizing the CR-N300.

Smooth & Responsive Pan and Tilt Performance
The CR-N300 is equipped with the PT (Pan, Tilt) drive mechanism that can change the speed from fast to slow in incremental steps. This allows the operator to set the speeds to desired preference to allow for smooth PT movement. The CR-N300 exhibits a variable Pan speed of .2° - 300°/second and variable Tilt speed of .2° - 170°/second.

Webcam via USB Connection
The CR-N300 supports USB in addition to IP, SDI and HDMI. It is equipped with the specifications of UVC (Video: USB Video Class Ver. 1.1) and UAC (Audio: USB Audio Class Ver. 1.0) which are the connection standard of USB cameras and PCs. This allows video and audio output by connecting to a compatible USB device.

In addition, driver settings are not required for connection to a PC. It can also be used as a webcam by connecting to a PC with a web conferencing application installed. The CR-N300 delivers up to full HD 1920 x 1080 video for high quality web conferencing.

HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB and IP
The CR-N300 is equipped with four output interfaces. The IP output and HDMI output are suitable when capturing UHD 4K at 30P or full HD resolutions at 59.94P. The SDI output is capable of full HD resolution and is suitable for usage when requiring high image quality video at 59.94P. The USB output is capable of full HD resolution for high quality web conferencing.

3.5mm Mini Jack
The CR-N300 offers a method to record high-quality audio through an internal stereo mini-jack mic terminal.

Standard Serial RS-422
The CR-N300 is equipped with a serial terminal RS-422 which can be utilized to connect third party supported controllers that support the standard protocol communication.

IP System
In addition to SDI and HDMI connections, the CR-N300 is equipped with an RJ-45 interface purposed for IP communication, which supports high-resolution videos for distribution. The CR-N300 supports multiple protocols that can be utilized for video, audio and control. The genuine RC-IP100 controller utilizes the XC protocol to control the CR-N300. The CR-N300 can also be combined with third-party equipment for control purposes. * This IP system can contribute to an efficient and labor-saving camera operations for the field of video production, broadcasting and more.

IP Multi-Stream Support
The CR-N300 can simultaneously distribute video to multiple protocols via IP. Simultaneous distribution is also known as multi-stream, and the CR-N300 can distribute a total of three video streams simultaneously. Furthermore, if the HDMI/SDI video output is 30 fps or less, the CR-N300 can distribute two video streams, 4K H.264 and 360P H.264, at the same time. Such IP multi-streams contribute to parallel workflows where the same video is used simultaneously in remote environments.

Key Features

• 1/2.3” CMOS Sensor with Hybrid Auto Focus
• High Quality 4K 30p and Full HD 60P Video Output
• 20x Optical Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization
• Renowned Canon Color Science
• 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, and USB Video Out
• Built-in NDI|HX and SRT support
• FreeD support for AR/VR system
• Supports PoE+, variety of serial/IP control protocol support include Canon XC Protocol, Standard Control for Easy Integration into any Production Environment

Technical Specifications

Camera
Color
Satin black/Titanium white
Image Sensor
Type 1/2.3 (1/2.3 in.) single-plate CMOS sensor
Total pixels
approx. 21.14 megapixels
Effective pixels
approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
Lens
f=3.67 - 73.4 mm, F/1.8 - 2.8, 20x optical zoom, 8-bladed circular aperture
35mm equivalent focal length
<4K UHD> approx. 29.3 (W) - 601 mm (T)
approx. 30.5 (W) - 627 mm (T)
Zoom
Digital
20x
Optical
20x
Lens Configuration
12 elements in 10 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle, 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
throughout the zoom range
Angle of View
<4K UHD>
Horizontal
65.6 (W) - 3.6° (T)
Vertical
39.8° (W) - 2.0° (T)

Horizontal
63.5 (W) - 3.4° (T)
Vertical
38.4° (W) - 1.9° (T)
Shutter Speed
1/6 - 1/2000 sec. (specific values depend on the frame frequency and frame rate)
Iris
Manual/Automatic aperture
Gain
0.0 dB - 36 dB
White Balance
AUTO (AWB), Set A, Set B, preset settings (daylight: 5,600 K*, tungsten lamps: 3,200 K*), color temperature setting (2,000 K - 15,000 K), Manual
*Color temperatures are given for reference purposes only.
Focus
Focus mode
Manual, Continuous AF, Face AF, Tracking AF type: Hybrid AF, Contrast AF
Gamma
Normal (Standard), Normal (BT.709)
Image Stabilizer
Optical-shift
Min. Subject Illumination
Approx. 1.5 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., frame rate 59.947P (P (Programmed AE) shooting mode, auto slow shutter on)
Pan and Tilt
Pan operation range
Horizontal ±170°
Pan operation speed
0.2° - 300°/sec.
Tilt operation range
Vertical -30° - +100°
Tilt operation speed
0.2° - 170°/sec.
Video Output Format
SDI
1920 x 1080
59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
1280 x 720
59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
*Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for SDI and HDMI)
*When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
HDMI
3840 x 2160
29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
1920 x 1080
59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)
1280 x 720
59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)
*Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for SDI and HDMI)
*When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.
IP
3840 x 2160
29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
1920 x 1080
59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
1280 x 720
59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
640 x 360
59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
*If 59.94/50.00 Hz is selected for the frame frequency, the 3840 x 2160 format cannot be selected.
*A frame rate that exceeds the frame frequency cannot be selected.
*JPEG has one pattern fixed depending on the frame frequency (format is fixed and cannot be selected) Resolution
1280 x 720
When frame frequency is 59.94/50.00 Hz
14.99 fps, when frame frequency is 23.98 Hz: 11.99 fps, when frame frequency is 29.97/25.00 Hz: 12.50 fps
USB
Motion JPEG
1920 x 1080
59.94 Hz
12.00 fps, 5.00 fps
50.00 Hz
12.50 fps, 5.00 fps
1280 x 720
59.94 Hz
12.00 fps, 5.00 fps
50.00 Hz
12.50 fps, 5.00 fps
640 x 360
59.94 Hz
12.00 fps, 5.00 fps
50.00 Hz
12.50 fps, 5.00 fps
Supported Video and Control Protocols
Protocol
XC Protocol, RTSP/RTP, NDI|HX2, RTMP/RTMPS, Standard Protocol Communication (Serial), Standard Protocol Communication (IP)
Number of Presets
Max. 100 (including home position)
Interface
Communication Control
LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR
Network Terminal
LAN x 1, RJ45, 1000Base-T
3G-SDI OUT Terminal
BNC jack (output only) x 1, 0.8 Vp-p/75, unbalanced SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2 compliant Embedded audio, Time code (VITC/LTC)
HDMI OUT Terminal
HDMI connector x 1, output only
RS-422 Terminal
RJ45 connector x 1
Mic Terminal
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced, plug-in power supported)
Sensitivity (MIC)
-72 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 k or more/Att.: 20 dB
Sensitivity (LINE)
-10 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 k or more
Supply Voltage
2.4 V DC (Bias resistance: 2.2 k)
USB Terminal
Type-A (USB 2.0) x 1 (future expansion)
Type-C (USB 3.0) x 1
Media Slot
microSD card slot x 1 (future expansion, recording unavailable)
Other
Operating Environment
Temperature
0 Degrees C - +40 Degrees C (+32 Degrees F - +104 Degrees F)
Humidity
10% - 90% (without condensation)
Storage Environment
Temperature
0 Degrees C - +40 Degrees C (+32 Degrees F - +104 Degrees F)
Humidity
10% - 90% (without condensation)
Power Supply
PoE
PoE+ power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3at compliant) - PoE cannot be used
External power source
24 V DC (using included AC adaptor)
Power Consumption
PoE+ Input
Approx. 16.2 W* max. (body only)
DC Input
Approx. 15.0 W max. (body only)
*Class 4 (25.5 W required) for power supply devices
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 154 x 178 x 164 mm (6.06 x 7.01 x 6.46 in.)
(Excluding protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 2.2 kg (4.86 lb.) (body only)
Supported Controllers
Hardware
RC-IP100
Software
Remote Camera Control Application