Canon C300 Mark II EF
The Canon EOS C300 Mark II EF is a Super 35mm cinema camera with an 8.85MP CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC DV5 processors, supporting 4K (DCI) internal recording in 10/12-bit 4:4:4 and 10-bit 4:2:2 formats. It offers up to 15 stops of dynamic range and external RAW output via SDI.
With an EF mount, it supports over 100 Canon EF and EF-S lenses. Key features include Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection, built-in ND filters (up to 10 stops), dual CFast 2.0 slots, and ISO up to 102,400—making it a strong option for professional productions.
Model
Canon C300 Mark II
Sensor
Super 35mm Dual Pixel CMOS
Lens Mount
EF
Recording Format
XF-AVC 10/12-bit 4:4:4:4 RGB
XF-AVC 10-bit 4:2:2 YCC
File Format
MXF
Resolution
| 4K | 4096×2160 |
| UHD | 3840×2160 |
| 2K | 2048×1080 |
| HD | 1920×1080 |
Maximum Frame Rate (PAL)
| 4K YCC 4:2:2 10-bit | 25 fps |
| UHD YCC 4:2:2 10-bit | 25 fps |
| 2K RGB 4:4:4:4 10/12:bit | 25 fps |
| 2K YCC 4:2:2 10-bit | 50 fps |
| 2K YCC 4:2:2 10-bit (sensor crop) | 100 fps |
| HD RGB 4:4:4:4 10/12-bit | 25 fps |
| HD YCC 4:2:2 10-bit | 50 fps |
| HD YCC 4:2:2 10-bit (sensor crop) | 100 fps |
Media
| Internal Recording | CFast |
| Proxy Recording | SD |
| Setup | SD |
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 2CH 24-bit/16-bit 48-kHz
ISO
| ISO Range | 320-80,000 |
| Native ISO | 800 |
Internal ND Filters
Clear
IRND 0.6 (2 Stops)
IRND 1.2 (4 Stops)
IRND 1.8 (6 Stops)
IRND 2.4 (8 Stops with Extended ND)
IRND 3.0 (10 Stops with Extended ND)
Batteries
Canon BP-A60
Canon BP-A30
Inputs
2x XLR 3-Pin (Audio)
1x XLR 4-Pin (DC)
1x BNC (Genlock)
1x Timecode I/O
1x 2.5mm LANC-compatible terminal (Remote)
Outputs
2x BNC (3G-SDI)
1x HDMI
1x Stereo Mini Jack (Headphone)
Weight
1.4 kg (body only)
3.4 kg (with accessories*)
*Including camera body, body cap, monitor, vocas base plate, vocas top handle, side handle
Technical Assistance
Canon EOS C300 MK II instruction Manual
**Netflix – Detailed production guides for Canon cameras can be found here.
