Canon's First Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera Features ISO Equivalen

[tapanit]

Count me impressed.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e02480fb7db6

 

[Tinky]

Re: ISO 4000,000

Another bloomin Canon video camera with no af and no 4k? How are they going to catch up with samsung with crap like this, thats it, I'm moving to Sony A7....

Only joking.

You pipped me to the post, I was about to post this link:

http://nofilmschool.com/2015/07/canons-multi-purpose-ME20F-SH-full-frame-35mm-camera-4-million-iso

And count me impressed also. A unique camera with a unique niche. And which fits with what the standards broadcasters actually need today. An exciting benchmark from which I hope to see some useful trickle down.

However, no xlrs and no headphone socke..... I kid, I kid.

 

[siegsAR]

Re: ISO 4000,000

Canon's First Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera Features ISO Equivalent Of Over 4,000,000


MELVILLE N.Y., July 30, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today has introduced the Company's first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH, which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux1 (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000). Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production, reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-SH's many possible usage applications. With the ability to capture color video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic and versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with the naked eye.

Canon's new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by the Company in 20132. Its compact, modular body design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage scenarios. While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination (a technique that only yields video in black and white), the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared illumination.

Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in Extreme Low-Light Conditions
The ME20F-SH camera's CMOS sensor has pixels measuring 19 μm square3, which is more than 5.5 times the surface area of the pixels on the CMOS sensor featured in select top-of-the-line interchangeable lens cameras4. Furthermore, the sensor's pixels and readout circuitry make use of Canon proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity on subjects with a minimum illumination of less than 0.0005 lux. This multi-purpose camera allows users to discern subjects under even some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments lit by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky. Furthermore, similar to Canon's Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH camera includes Canon Log and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range, delivering high-image-quality video results across a range of illumination environments, from low- to brightly lit conditions.

Canon's Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of Imaging Possibilities
The new ME20F-SH employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as Canon's SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-series of professional digital cameras, allowing users to make use of the Company's extensive lineup of interchangeable EF lenses5. By letting users select the ideal lens based on their shooting or application requirements, taking into consideration such factors as angle of view and level of brightness, this multi-purpose camera facilitates a wide spectrum of imaging possibilities.

Supports various standard video-recording interfaces
Employing output-only 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon's ME20F-SH camera enables users working on location to output video via a single cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders and monitors. Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo mini-jack and a round 8-pin jack for RS-422, the multipurpose camera is capable of connecting with Canon's RC-V100 Remote Controller (released in June 2014; sold separately)6. By allowing users to operate the camera or change settings from a remote location, the camera facilitates video capture from inaccessible locations as well as fixed-point surveillance. Furthermore, a φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect with an external microphone, enabling users working on location to output audio and video signals to connected peripheral equipment.

The Canon ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015 at a suggested retail price of $30,000.

*December 2015; SRP of $30,000.

*P.P 19 Microns
*Canon EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
*RGB Primary Colour Filter (Bayer array)
*Effective pixels per sensor: Approx. 2.25MP (2000 x 1128)
*ND filter with two density levels (motorized manual / auto) IR cut filter (motorized manual)
*35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective pixel count: approx. 2.26 million pixels
*59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
*D.R Canon Log/Wide DR mode: 800%/12 stops at +9.0dB (Approx. ISO2300)


Source:
http://www.canon.co.uk/about_us/press_centre/press_releases/consumer_news/camcorders/me20f_sh_colour_video.aspx
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon/newsroom?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e02480fb7db6#

 

[mistaspeedy]

Re: ISO 4000,000

Now sell that little cube for $1,000 and you have an interesting product.

 

[wockawocka]

Re: ISO 4000,000

With the A7s being fairly clean at half a million ISO, this cam is 'only' 3 stops better and 2mp vs 12?

Or is my maths off?

 

[photonius]

"Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by the Company in 20132"

Canon's state of the art sensor in the 201th century..

 

[Hector1970]

I needed one of these the other night when I was taking photos and shooting video in a theatre.
I was surprised how little light there was even on a well lit stage with fog machines etc.
Everything was grainy.
This camera would have been great for the video.
Now where did I leave that $30,000 lying around :-\

Is there any theoretical max ISO could be.
Would it be likely in the future that you would get ISO 12800 or 6400 as good as say ISO 400 is today on a 5D Mark III?

 

[IglooEater]

Price!?! Wtf? :O
@MistaSpeedy yup, that's more like it.

 

[Maximilian]

Re: ISO 4000,000

An exciting benchmark from which I hope to see some useful trickle down.

+1
Let's see what will become "consumer" of it...

 

[K]

The big question is, how much DR does it have at ISO 100? If it can't do a 7+ stop push, it's junk.




8)

On a serious note, I'm sure Canon wouldn't put out such a high priced camera without it being able to produce excellent video at high ISO. Most serious video folks don't want AF anyway - they want to manually focus. I give credit to Canon's CEO who said (paraphrasing here), until they can come up with an AF system that links to people's brains - it will never fully satisfy users for video.

 

[Mitch.Conner]

Why is it $30,000?

 

[crazyrunner33]

Why is it $30,000?

Probably for the same reason the Canon 1DC doubled the price of the 1DX. Joking aside, this is a niche camera and the price is probably high because they assume almost nobody will buy it.

 

[LDS]

Re: ISO 4000,000

With the A7s being fairly clean at half a million ISO, this cam is 'only' 3 stops better and 2mp vs 12?

If you look at the rear you'll see why this is a different camera for a different market.

 

[dolina]

BBC Earth documentaries and such and such where they record noctural or subteranian animals.

I would love to see test footage lit by new moon.

 

[aceflibble]

Why is it $30,000?

Because it's not a product meant for the mass consumer market. It's specifically stated to be geared towards night surveillance and other security, forces and industry pruposes.

 

[Sith Zombie]

At $30,000, if I was using this for night time surveillance/security then I'd need to set up a second one specifically to watch the first one so it doesn't get nicked.... and then another to watch the second....and then another to watch etc...

 

[can0nfan2379]

At $30,000, if I was using this for night time surveillance/security then I'd need to set up a second one specifically to watch the first one so it doesn't get nicked.... and then another to watch the second....and then another to watch etc...

That comment made my day hahaha ;D

 

[dolina]

Wrong move Canon. This should have been 4K

 

[Dylan777]

Can't speak for this new Canon cam.

I recently got back from Hawaii. For first time, I used video feature on my a7s with native 70-200mm f4 to record the hula dance, 9pm local time. The light condition was low and I was on 25000ISO. Video clips look clean.

I also took the 1Dx + 100-400 with me - never left the bag. Believe it or not, a7s +FE16-35mm + FE28mm got use the most.

For those using a7 series, the Moneymaker camera strap is very nice. Before my Hawaii trip, I picked up the dual strap without the o-rings - must cleaner look.

Highly recommended for a7 series:
http://holdfastgear.com/products/money-maker-luxury-leather-multi-camera-strap

 

[George D.]

The shipping industry has anti-piracy security aspects linked to deck CCTV monitoring, that $30,000 box would be affordable to them. For the rest of us it's nice to marvel at the specs.