The Canon CR-N500 PTZ camera delivers cinematic 4K UHD image quality with professional connectivity and control, making it a top choice for worship, education, broadcast, live events, and corporate productions. Built with a 1-inch 4K CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel Autofocus, and Canon’s renowned color science, the CR-N500 ensures vibrant, natural imagery with precise focus and smooth pan/tilt/zoom performance.
Key Features
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1” 4K UHD CMOS Sensor with Dual Pixel Autofocus for superior clarity and precision.
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High-Quality 4K30p & Full HD 60p Video Output with advanced DIGIC DV 6 image processing.
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15x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization (20x digital zoom) for flexible shooting.
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Built-in ND Filter for exposure control in variable lighting.
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Canon Color Science with Wide DR & Canon Log 3 support for professional workflows.
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Multiple Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, and USB for seamless integration.
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Professional Audio Inputs: Dual XLR and 3.5mm connections.
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Genlock Support for multi-camera broadcast setups.
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Built-In NDI|HX and SRT Streaming for low-latency IP production.
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FreeD AR/VR Support for virtual production systems.
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PoE+ Power & Control with support for Canon XC Protocol and Standard IP/serial control.
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Color: Black
Why Choose the CR-N500
With its large 1” CMOS sensor, wide 73° field of view, and professional-grade connections, the CR-N500 is ideal for multi-camera live productions, broadcast streaming, and hybrid event workflows. Its NDI|HX integration, robust autofocus, and AR/VR FreeD compatibility make it a forward-looking solution for both traditional and next-generation productions.
Color Options: Satin Black / Titanium White
Image Sensor
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Type: 1.0-inch single-plate CMOS sensor
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Total Pixels: Approx. 13.40 MP
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Effective Pixels: Approx. 8.29 MP (3840 × 2160)
Lens
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Focal Length: f=8.3–124.5 mm, F/2.8–4.5
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Optical Zoom: 15×
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Digital Zoom: 20×
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Iris Diaphragm: 9-blade
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length: Approx. 25.5 mm (W) – 382.5 mm (T)
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Lens Configuration: 18 elements in 14 groups (incl. 2 aspheric elements)
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Minimum Focusing Distance: 1 cm (wide), 60 cm (full zoom)
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Angle of View:
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Horizontal: 73.0° (W) – 5.7° (T)
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Vertical: 45.2° (W) – 3.2° (T)
Imaging & Exposure
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Shutter Speed: 1/3 – 1/2000 sec (varies with frame rate)
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Gain: -6.0 dB to 33.0 dB
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ND Filter: Built-in (Off, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
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Gamma Options: Normal1, Normal2, Normal3 (BT.709), Normal4, Wide DR, Canon Log 3
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Image Stabilization: Optical-shift
Low Light Performance
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3840 × 2160: Approx. 1.5 lux (1/30 sec, 29.97P, 33.0 dB)
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1920 × 1080: Approx. 3 lux (1/60 sec, 59.94P, 33.0 dB)
Pan & Tilt
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Pan Range: ±170° (0.1°–100°/sec)
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Tilt Range: -30° to +90° (0.1°–100°/sec)
Video Output Formats
SDI:
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1920 × 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i, 25.00P, 29.97P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10-bit)
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1280 × 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10-bit)
HDMI:
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3840 × 2160: 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10-bit)
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1920 × 1080: Same as SDI
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1280 × 720: Same as SDI
IP Streaming:
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3840 × 2160: 29.97, 14.99, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8-bit)
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1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 360: 59.94, 29.97, 14.99, 5.00 fps
(Same format must be selected for SDI and HDMI. 4K UHD disables SDI output.)
Supported Protocols
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XC Protocol, RTSP/RTP, NDI®|HX2, RTMP/RTMPS, Serial/IP Standard Protocol
Audio Inputs
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XLR Inputs: 2 × balanced (3-pin), Mic/Line selectable
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Sensitivity (MIC): -60 dBu (600 Ω) / Attenuation: 20 dB
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Sensitivity (LINE): +4 dBu (1 kΩ or more)
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Phantom Power: 48 V DC (6.8 kΩ)
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3.5 mm Mic Input: Stereo mini-jack, plug-in power supported
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Sensitivity (MIC): -72 dBV (1 kΩ) / Attenuation: 20 dB
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Sensitivity (LINE): -10 dBV (1 kΩ)
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Supply Voltage: 2.4 V DC (2.2 kΩ bias)
Interfaces
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LAN: RJ-45, 1000Base-T
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3G-SDI OUT: BNC (embedded audio, timecode)
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HDMI OUT: HDMI Type-A
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GEN-LOCK: BNC input
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RS-422: RJ-45
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USB: Type-A (USB 2.0)
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microSD Card Slot (future expansion)
Presets & Control
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Number of Presets: Max. 100 (incl. home)
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Control Options: LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR
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Supported Controllers: RC-IP100 (hardware), Remote Camera Control App (software)
Power & Environmental
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Power Supply: 24 V DC (AC adapter), PoE+ (IEEE802.3at compliant, Class 4)
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Power Consumption:
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PoE+: ~16.2 W (body only)
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DC: ~18.6 W (body only)
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Operating Temperature: 0°C – +40°C (32°F – 104°F)
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Operating Humidity: 10% – 90% (non-condensing)
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Storage: Same as operating
Physical
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 269 × 208 mm (7.87 × 10.59 × 8.19 in)
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Weight: Approx. 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs, body only)
