Canon Announced New Firmware Updates For Cinema EOS C300 and C300 Mk II Camcorders

Sealed with a kiss - Polar bears on the tundra in Hudson Bay, Canada

* * *  'Before The Flood' documentary shot with Canon C300 Mark II camera  * * *

Just back from my Polar bear photo tour in Hudson Bay, Canada. It was quite a successful trip even though the weather was 'mild' by sub Arctic standard and the bears were not able to find sea ice to hunt seals even in mid November. Came across sows with cubs, sub adult and full grown males with reasonably healthy looking weight, this time of the year.

In past years, they would have been able to start heading out to the bay and try and replenish their weight by actively hunting seals. I came across the BBC2 film crew filming and broadcasting the Arctic Live series on the tundra.

Now back to my daily routine of photo processing and blog writing until the next wildlife photo tour. You can follow my travels on Facebook , Twitter and see my works on MichaelDanielHo.com.


MELVILLE, N.Y., November 9, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced firmware updates for both the Canon EOS C300 and EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Cameras being showcased at NAB Show New York 2016, November 9 and 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. These firmware updates support a number of feature updates for users including improvement of accessory support, ease of use, Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF) and creative flexibility.

Firmware updates are as follows :

The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the Canon EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, support for Zebra range at 65 percent or below, 2K Crop Audio Recording, Built-In Mic Audio off, and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.

The EOS C300 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera (PL-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the Canon EVF-V70 OLED Electronic Viewfinder, WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, support for Zebra range at 65 percent or below, 2K Crop Audio Recording, and Built-In Mic Audio off.

The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, Grip Zoom Function when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Auto Iris and Push Iris when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.

The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera DAF (EF-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter, Shutter Angle Priority, Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF) when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Grip Zoom Function when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses, Auto Iris and Push Iris when using CINE-SERVO 17-120mm EF-mount, CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm EF-Mount and COMPACT SERVO 18-80mm lenses and Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.

The EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera (PL-Mount) updates will allow various functions such as support for the WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter and Shutter Angle Priority.
To learn more about the firmware updates, please visit usa.canon.com/nabny2016firmware.

These firmware updates are scheduled to be available on December 13, 2016. To see these products with the firmware updates mentioned above at NAB Show New York 2016, visit Canon U.S.A., Inc. at Booth #1133. Follow Canon throughout the show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at @CanonUSApro.

Canon C300 Mk II 4K Videos By Yosh Enatsu

Canon C300 Mk II 4K camcorder

* * *  See hands-on videos and review of Canon C300 Mk II camcorder  * * *

Japanese director Yosh Enatsu used the new Canon EOS C300 Mk II camcorder with 4K capability to produce the two videos below. Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology and manual focus assist modes are used.

For most Canon photographers shooting HD videos, the cameras used are probably the EOS-70D and EOS-7D Mk II, both equipped with the Dual CMOS AF technology and a line of STM lens to go with them.

First Look - Canon EOS C300 Mk II 4K Video Camera

* * *  Read the latest Canon EOS C300 Mk II first look and review  * * * 

Canon announced the EOS C300 Mk II 4K video camera in April, 2015, with an expected delivery date of September, 2015. Below is a first look video of the camera.

EOS C300 Mark II key benefits :

• High bitrate internal 4K recording with external RAW
• High dynamic range files, ideal for post production
• Seamlessly integrate with professional workflows
• Automatic features make independent shooting easy
• Shoot with confidence in low light with low noise
• Dual CFast card slots

Big Price Reduction - Canon EOS C300 and C100

Canon Cinema EOS C100 and C300 cameras

Canon announced a major price reduction to their Cinema EOS C300 and EOS C100 cameras. The EOS C300 dropped $5,000 to $6,499 while the C100 dropped by $1,000 to $2,999.

The new prices extend to all the kit configurations, including the Dual Pixel CMOS AF version of the C300. One reason is Canon is planning to announce the EOS C300 Mk II camera at the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas starting April 13.  

Canon EOS C300 Mk II Camera With 4K

* * *  More info on the Canon EOS C300 Mk II camera  * * *

The Canon Cinema EOS C300 camera received a firmware upgrade in November, 2014. All indications are the Mk II model, expected to be announced around the time of the NAB 2015 Show (April 11) in Las Vegas will come with 4K video. In addition, the upcoming EOS-5D Mk IV is also expected to be equipped with 4K technology as well.