Canon just announced a new remote camera system that includes three pan-tilt-zoom cameras: the indoor models CR-N500 and CR-N300, and an outdoor rugged model CR-X500. The cameras offer 4K UHD image quality with 4:2:2 10-bit, capable autofocus, and flexible connectivity options. The company also announced the RC-IP100 controller and free Remote Camera Control application. Remotely produced video content grew quite significantly over the last year due to the pandemic and social distancing. Last year, camera companies reacted to the increasing demand by releasing simple webcam software for their products. Now, Canon is taking it one step further. The Japanese camera company just released a new remote-controlled camera system. It is not the first product in this segment, but it looks interesting. Let’s take a look at what is new. Canon Remote Camera System Canon released three new PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras, all of which are part of the remote system: CR-N300 and CR-N500 indoor models, and CR-X500 outdoor model. Additionally, the company released the new RC -IP100 control panel and a free Remote Camera Control application. Canon CR-N300 Canon CR-N300 Remote Camera. Source: Canon The smallest out of the pack is the CR-N300. The camera offers flexible connectivity with Power over Ethernet (PoE+), HDMI, 3G-SDI, and USB port. It includes the DIGIC DV6 image processor to achieve 4K UHD 30p at 4:2:2 10-bit. The CR-N300 utilizes a 1/2.3-Inch Type CMOS Sensor with a Hybrid Auto Focus system and a 20x optical zoom lens (29.3-601mm full-frame equivalent) with IS. With a chassis...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 17 March, 2021