User manual CANON EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM BROCHURE

[. . . ] PRINTED IN U. S. A. All images and effects simulated. Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. Canon, Cinema EOS, DIGIC, and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. [. . . ] Utilizing a high-rigidity, magnesium construction, the new EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM camera represents just 85% of the overall volume of the EOS C300 body, with a weight of just 2. 2 lbs. Designed to use standard, easy-to-replace BP-900 series external batteries, the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM features a one-push button for checking power levels. “This documentary project was going to take us to three countries in just over a week. So we really needed a camera that would allow us to really work in a ‘run and gun’ situation, but maximize the story we’re trying to tell. ” Patrick Moreau / Stillmotion Filmmaker for “Pulse” Automated Functions A range of enhanced auto functions help to further streamline single-operator, “run-and-gun”-style shoots, enabling the use of EF and Cinema Lenses while providing simplified focusing and aperture adjustment. The One-Shot AF mode indicates, via a frame color change, that the subject located at the center 20% of the viewing screen has been automatically and accurately focused. When using the Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3. 5–5. 6 IS STM lens, continuous AF and AE recording is also maintained for a center-screen subject. (Future EF STM lenses will offer this continuous AF function. ) The Push Auto Iris mode automatically adjusts the aperture value to match image exposure during a shoot, instead of retaining the F-number selected at the start of a scene. Push Auto Iris can significantly help decrease the amount of time needed to make on-the-spot exposure corrections resulting from changing lighting, and is particularly useful for documentary and “run-and-gun”-style shoots. Modular Design for Movie-style Flexibility For ultimate, movie-style flexibility, the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM can be configured in a number of different ways, dependent upon the specific needs of the project. The EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM’s main body can be mated with a Hand Grip or a separate Handle Unit that houses two professional-grade, XLR audio connectors as well as a built-in, high-quality stereo microphone. The Handle Unit’s XLR connectors enable easy connection to wireless lavalier, boom or other professional microphones. Adding the Handle Unit helps enable talent dialog and news interviews to be captured using the integral microphone pair. The stripped down EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM body might be used by itself, for example, during a 3D shoot without a mounting rig, or installed on a moving platform, such as a car, or on a long jib. Divided files can be re-assembled seamlessly into a single video file using the Canon-supplied Data Import Utility software application (included with camera). A 64GB card offers a remarkable 355 minutes of record time at a 24 Mbps record data rate. Dual SD Card Slots Recording Bit Rate and Capacity Chart SD Card Memory Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Recording Bit Rate (Variable Bit Rate) 1920 x 1080 24 Mbps 10 min. 1150 min. Simultaneous Recording/Down-Conversion from HD to SD Format Dual SD card slots let you create duplicate or backup files via simultaneous recording across both media – a particularly valuable feature during critical applications such as documentary interviews and special events that cannot be repeated. The EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM can also be used to down-convert HD-format images to SD-format files needed for distributing via DVD, or for uploading compressed video images to a website. Assignable Function Buttons Assignable Function Buttons 7 1 2 3 Simultaneous Recording Records video to two SD cards at once. To help streamline activities during demanding video shoots, many of the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM’s frequently used functions have been assigned to an array of 15 buttons, 6 of which can be programmed by the user to handle specific operations. REC Slot A 4 5 6 Other Enhancements Initialize Cards During Recording – New SD-format media can be initialized in one drive slot, while the second card continues to record video in the other. Pre REC – Approximately three seconds of video images are constantly recorded to the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM’s internal buffer memory, helping ensure that you never miss a unique shooting opportunity on location. Black Balance Adjustment – Unbalances in RGB video black levels that might arise during extended shooting in high ambient temperature situations are automatically corrected by capping the camera and initiating a simple procedure. Remote Terminal – Designed to be fully Local Application Control Bus/LANC-compatible, the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM can be remotely controlled during situations where you cannot secure access to use controls and functions, or when using a tripod handle or jib arm that places the camera body beyond convenient reach. REC Built-in ND Filter Mechanism The EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM is equipped with a versatile neutral density filter that enables four different, flag-design ND windows – “clear, ” two-stop, four-stop and six-stop values – to be placed manually in front of the CMOS sensor using a cam mechanism. A dust-resistant design helps to ensure a reliable operation equivalent to that offered by the high-end EOS C300, which is functionally identical aside from being power-driven. Down-conversion from HD to SD Slot B HD Button 1-6 7-8 9 Default Value Not DefINeD MaGNIfICatIoN PeakING ZeBRa WfM PUSH aUto IRIS ISo/GaIN SHUtteR oNe-SHot af Slot A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Highly-Efficient Cooling System To achieve more efficient cooling of critical electronic parts, the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM incorporates a new mechanical construction that helps ensure reliable, durable operation. Two separate, heat-dissipating exhaust ports help cool the CMOS image sensor and the main electronic circuit boards. Slot B SD 15 10 11 14 12 13 15 Squeeze LetterBox Side Crop Enables user settings for allocating most frequently used functions to 15 buttons. 12 13 After The Shoot — STREAMLINING WORKFLOWS IN POST The EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM is designed from the ground up to blend seamlessly into your existing file-based workflows, including external video monitors, recording systems and non-linear editors. Use of the industry-standard AVCHD file format provides full compatibility with consumer/professional editing software, ensuring near-universal industry support and dramatically reducing post-production complexity. Multiple recording modes, resolutions and frame rates help ensure that the EF 24-70MM F/4L IS USM can accommodate a range of creative shooting requirements. [. . . ] (182 x 170 x 129mm) C100 (Body plus Thumb Rest and Handle Unit): Approx. (142 x 281 x 236mm) C100 (Body plus Grip and Handle Unit): Approx. (182 x 281 x 236mm) Main Unit Weight: C100 Body: Approx. (1020g) Accessories Weight: Grip: Approx. [. . . ]