Canon Raises the Bar for Video Production with Latest High-end Indoor Remote Camera CR-N700
Ideal for advanced video production, the new CR-N700 offers high image quality and excellent support for broadcasters and the media
SINGAPORE, 7 September 2022 — Canon today announced the launch of the CR-N700, a high-end 4K indoor remote camera aimed at supporting advanced workflows in the video production market, including live broadcast of large-scale events such as sports competitions and music concerts, as well as production of reality shows and dramas. Expanding on Canon’s remote camera lineup, the new high-end CR-N700 joins the current mid-range CR-N500 and entry-level CR-N300 to meet varying needs in the market, while addressing the rising demand for remote video production through IP1 connection.
Capable of delivering superb image quality, the CR-N700 supports high-quality video recording in 4K/60P/4 : 2 : 2/10-bit format, and enables HDR recording in either HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) or PQ (Perceptual Quantization) formats to fulfill varied production requirements. Leveraging on Canon’s technology and expertise in developing professional video cameras, the CR-N700 also features a 15x zoom lens, 1.0-inch CMOS sensor, and DIGIC DV7 image processing engine among other features which enhance image quality.
In addition to Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus, the CR-N700 comes with enhanced human recognition features known as the eye-detect AF and head-detect AF. Optimising advanced video shooting and subject tracking, the eye-detect AF keeps the eyes of subject firmly in focus among other subjects in the foreground, while the head-detect AF tracks the head and back of subject closely even amid intense movement. The innovative features provide broadcasters with the ability to detect and track fast-moving subjects such as athletes in sports competitions, with greater accuracy and clarity.
The CR-N700 supports the XC protocol (a newly developed IP that controls Canon’s video production cameras), the NDI®|HX2 (a widely used protocol in the market) and the SRT3 (a video transmission protocol commonly adopted for its high-quality, low-lag, and reliable video data transfer). On top of remote production, the CR-N700 facilitates the increasingly popular virtual production with support for free-d4, a protocol primarily used in virtual studio systems, allowing high image quality in VR and AR video production.
Availability
The latest CR-N700 will be available at authorised Canon distributors and dealers from January 2023 onwards.
Specifications
| Sensor/Lens | 1” 4K 15x Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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| Advanced Zoom | Yes | |
| IR Mode | Yes (Monochrome) | |
| Video Output I/F | 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP | |
| Video Output Format [Maximum] |
SDI | 12G-SDI: 4K 59.94p (4:2:2 10 bit) 3G-SDI: FHD 59.94p (4:2:2 10 bit) |
| HDMI | 4K 59.94p (4:2:2 10 bit) | |
| IP | 4K 59.94p (4:2:0 8 bit) | |
| HDR | Yes (HLG/PQ) | |
| Log Shooting | Yes | |
| Face Tracking AF | Yes (Face/Head/Eye) | |
| Image Stabilization | Yes (Optical) | |
| Video Transfer Protocol (IP) | XC Protocol/RTP (RTSP)/RTMP (S)/NDI|HX/SRT | |
| Control Protocol (IP/Serial) | XC Protocol/Standard Communication (Serial/IP)/NDI|HX/Free-d | |
| Power Supply | POE++, DC12V (XLR connector) | |
| Time Code Terminal | Yes | |
| Pan Operation Range/Speed | ±170°, 0.1°/s - 100°/s | |
| Tilt Operation Range/Speed | -30° - 90°, 0.1°/s - 100°/s | |
| Crop Function | Yes | |
About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions including subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 180,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.
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1 Internet Protocol - a method of transmitting and receiving information via the Internet.
2 A protocol that supports live-video-operation workflows using IP networks. Developed by U.S. based NewTek, Inc. NDI is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
3 Secure Reliable Transport - an open-source video transmission protocol developed by Haivision and supported by the SRT Alliance.
4 A protocol widely used, primarily in virtual studio systems, to transmit camera tracking data.
