Canon has unveiled three unique products for the professional broadcast space, including a CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens with a built-in 1.5x extender, the compact and powerful RC-1P300 PTZ controller, and the long range ultra-high-sensitivity MS-510 multipurpose camera.
The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 will be available in both PL- and RF-mount varietals. The PL version is compatible with Cooke/i Technology and Zeiss eXtended Data, while the RF version supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and Focus Guide on Canon cameras. Both versions are compatible with ARIA and ALAC protocols via a 12-pin connector and have drive units that support focus breathing compensation and USB-C power delivery.
Canon says 1200mm marks the new longest focal length for a Super35 lens, then kick in the 1.5x extender and get full frame sensor coverage or a massive 1800mm reach on Super35. The RF version weighs 14.8 lb and the PL version comes in at 14.6 lb, not light by any means, but impressive for a lens with a 30x zoom ratio.
The RC-IP300 PTZ controller is compact and lightweight yet still able to control over 200 cameras. The 3.5” touchscreen works for adjusting settings and autofocus. There are user assignable buttons and dials alongside an adjustable control level and zoom rocker, plus programmable trace operation. The controller can be powered via Ethernet or an included AC adapter and will display with the full OSD menus from compatible Canon cameras. The RC-IP300 weighs only 2.82 lb and measures 10.04 x 3.66 x 7.09”, making it ideal for field work or studio productions where space is limited.
The MS-510 multipurpose camera is equipped with a B4 lens mount, and Canon suggests pairing it with their ultra-telephoto broadcast zooms to capture long-range subjects. The camera has a 1” Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor with approximately 3.2 million pixels, designed for crisp, accurate low-light capture. There’s even a built-in magnifying system that allows 2/3” lenses to cover the entire 1” sensor. A CrispImg2 custom picture preset reduces noise, and the camera can be controlled remotely using Pelco-D or NU5 serial protocols. The camera also has an infrared shooting mode, Haze Compensation, and Smart Shade Control to improve shadow detail.
For more information about these new Canon products, including features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product pages.
