Canon CR-N500 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom

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With a 15x optical zoom and 4K UHD shooting capabilities with the option for intelligent Auto Tracking*, the CR-N500 offers precise control and seamless IP streaming, even in low light conditions.

Close the distance with unrivalled clarity

A dynamic PTZ camera aimed at productions and video streaming, the CR-N500 boasts a 1.0-type 4K UHD sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF, plus 15x optical zoom, smooth pan and tilt as well as image stabilisation to capture content in superb detail and the ability to automate your productions using Auto Tracking and Auto Loop functions*

*Auto Tracking and Auto Loop functions available via paid licence.

Specifications:

• 4K UHD
• 15 x Optical zoom
• DIGIC DV6 processor
• Supporting major IP streaming and control protocols
• Dual Pixel AF
• Optical image stabilizer
• Auto tracking functionality
• Auto loop functionality

With a 15x optical zoom and 4K UHD shooting capabilities, the CR-N500 offers precise control and seamless IP streaming, even in low light conditions.

Powerful 4K imagery

The 1.0-type CMOS Sensor and DIGIC DV6 processor work in unison to deliver exceptional 4K UHD/30p image quality as well as upscaled Full HD/60p images thanks to over sampled HD processing.

Stabilised 15x Optical Zoom to get closer

Canon’s advanced 4K optics make sure greater detail is captured, and flexibility assured, with a 15x optical zoom (25.5-382.5mm 35mm equivalent), providing a wide angle to telephoto field of view. Canon’s advanced four-axis image stabilisation ensures high quality image capture.

IP Streaming and Control to transform your production

A comprehensive range of IP control and streaming protocols up to 4K UHD 30p (such as NDI|HX, RTMP, RTP/RTSP, RTMPS, SRT, FreeD and Canon’s XC Protocol) are included, making the CR-N500 an ideal solution for new or existing systems.

Excellent imagery in low light

The CR-N500 produces high quality imagery with low noise, even with a minimum illumination of 1.5 lux. The large 1.0-type CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV6 processor ensure the image quality retains its integrity even in the most challenging of lighting conditions.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF keeps it sharp

The CR-N500 features Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus system which provides extremely quick and accurate focus via multiple modes.

• Dual Pixel Focus Guide
• Face Priority/Face only AF
• Touch AF

Accurate 4K Auto Tracking*

Unlock the potential to track the main speaker with face/header detection as they move around the stage, automatically. Capable of multiple adjustments, settings such as composition size, tracking sensitivity, exclusion zones, priority display area and more mean the ideal tracking set-up can be easily achieved.

*Requires paid licence

Intelligent Auto Loop*

Programme repeated camera pan, tilt and zoom movements to track repeated live action, consistently and accurately thanks to Canon’s advanced drive mechanism. Experience the flexibility of programming movements with the ability to initialise a loop back and forth, meaning no camera operator is required. Five automatic movement routes can be registered and are easy to create or customise thanks to an easy setting UI.

*Requires an additional paid licence

Extensive Connectors for ease of use

The CR-N500 features a host of connections to ensure the ultimate flexibility, including a 3G-SDI video output, full-sized HDMI port (supporting 4K UHD 30p at 4:2:2 10-bit), professional XLR audio inputs, as well as a PoE+ LAN port to allow for easy system integration.

Smooth and precise control

The CR-N500 is equipped with a high-precision drive mechanism enabling fine adjustments of the Pan and Tilt movement and speed ensuring the perfect shot. Compatible with the RC-IP100 controller and Remote Camera Control Application controllers, the CR-N500 is also compatible with selected third-party controllers.

HDR Imagery, with versatile image quality adjustments

Achieve stunning HDR imagery with Canon Log 3 and Wide Dynamic Range Support. Both technologies ensure the best HDR imagery can be achieved for applications where postproduction or a quick turnaround is required. The in-built image adjustment settings also ensure flexible and bespoke imagery to colour match with other cameras.

Seamless High Quality 4K Video Streaming

With the Webcam Driver, you can enjoy seamless video streaming in up to 4K 30p with maximum 5 selected Canon PTZ Cameras** via a simple ethernet connection. Compatible with most conferencing platforms and applications which require UVC, this Windows OS software is a virtual USB driver which allows an easy video streaming integration, ideal for video conferencing and online lectures.

^{** Applicable only to the CR-N500, CR-N300 and CR-X300}

What's in the box?

• CR-N500 Camera
• Ceiling Plate (with fittings)
• Safety Wire
• Camera-to-mount safety wire
• AC Adapter
• Remote Control (WL-N01)
• Batteries