This is a quick note for Canon C300 Mark III and C500 Mark II owners or regular users: Canon has just released firmware 1.0.1.1 for the C300 Mark III and version 1.0.3.1 for the C500 Mark II. Let’s take a look at what’s new! Canon isn’t exactly known for regularly releasing firmware updates for its higher-end cameras, so it’s always nice to see one. This time, the company has released two firmware updates at once: one for the C300 Mark III (s35 sensor) and one for the C500 Mark II (full-frame sensor). Both cameras, while no longer brand new, are still frontrunners in their respective lines of S35 and full-frame Canon cinema cameras. And they are especially popular amongst documentary filmmakers. You can check out our lab tests on both cameras here (C300 Mark III) and here (C500 Mark II). fully rigged Canon C300 Mark III. Image credit: Canon C300 Mark III and C500 Mark II firmware updates Version 1.0.1.1 for the C300 Mark III sports the following enhancements: Adds [XC Protocol]. Adds [1.8x] to the Anamorphic De-squeeze setting. Add 2048×1080/1920×1080 option to the 12G-SDI output when recording resolution is 4K or 5.9K RAW Adds MON.OUT and HDMI Simultaneous output option. (1920×1080p/i) Adds Look File function(3D LUT file .cube) Adds ITU-R.BT.709 standard compliant Gamma [BT.709 Standard / BT.709] the to the Custom Picture. Adds Power Saving Mode. (by restricting some functions) Adds [2x] option to the Magnification. Adds [Mask 100%] to the [Aspect Marker] Adds the ability to update the...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 2 August, 2021