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Canon MS-500 3.2MP Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera
SKU: CA9915B001 MFR: 9915B001
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- Capture stunning visuals in ultra-low light with this high-sensitivity camera.
- Enjoy versatile video output formats, up to 1080/60p, for diverse applications.
- Achieve precise focus with manual and one-shot AF options on this cinema body.
- Customize your image with white balance and gain settings for perfect shots.
- Operate in extreme conditions, from -4°F to 113°F, with robust temperature range.
- Integrate easily with genlock and 3G-SDI for professional video workflows.
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About Canon MS-500
From Canon comes the MS-500, an ultra-high-sensitivity, multi-purpose camera designed for advanced long-range, low-light photography. This innovative device is the first of its kind, capable of capturing remote objects several miles away in full color, regardless of the time of day.
The MS-500 is equipped with a groundbreaking Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor, a technology that sets it apart from conventional CMOS sensor cameras. The SPAD sensor digitally counts each incoming light particle (photon), a method known as photon counting. This unique approach allows the sensor to detect light more accurately and with less noise compared to CMOS sensors, which accumulate light particles as analog signals and convert them into digital signals, often resulting in noise contamination.
This camera boasts approximately 3.2 million pixels, the highest in the world, thanks to the SPAD sensor. By minimizing pixel pitches to approximately 6.39 microm, the MS-500 can capture Full HD high-resolution color images even with a small sensor.
The MS-500 also features the Broadcast Industry standard B4 mount, making it compatible with Canon's extensive lineup of broadcast lenses. The built-in magnifying optical system matches the built-in 1" sensor, allowing the lens to be attached directly to the camera mount for shooting without cropping the sensor pixels.
The CrispImg2 Custom Picture Preset optimizes resolution and contrast while suppressing image noise, allowing for the capture of sharp, highly visible images. Users can also create their own Custom Picture Presets, tailored to their shooting environments by saving various image quality settings to the camera.
The MS-500 also offers an Infrared Shooting (Night Mode) feature, which increases the amount of infrared light that reaches the sensor. The camera's Auto White Balance feature (AWB) color-corrects the typically red image shot with infrared shooting, providing natural colors.
The Haze Compensation feature helps reduce the effects of haze and mist, expanding the brightness range from high to low and correcting for high contrast video with improved visibility. The Smart Shade Control feature enhances detail in the shadows and in dark areas of the video, allowing for better viewing of subjects that would not have been visible otherwise.
The MS-500 is equipped with two serial communication protocols for camera control, Pelco-D and NU. Both protocols enable remote control and operation from an external device, allowing for more subtle manipulations and fine adjustments when shooting at a long distance.
In conclusion, the MS-500 3.2MP Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera from Canon is a revolutionary device that offers unparalleled image quality, even in challenging lighting conditions. Its advanced features and compatibility with Canon's extensive lineup of broadcast lenses make it a versatile tool for professional photographers and videographers.
Canon MS-500 Features
- Long-range ultra-high-sensitivity low-light camera
- Features the Canon-designed and developed 1" Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) Sensor with approx. 3.2 million pixels
- B4 mount that supports Canon's lineup of ultra-telephoto 2/3" broadcast zoom lenses
- The CrispImg2 Custom Picture Preset optimizes resolution and contrast while suppressing image noise
- Custom Picture Mode allows users to create up to 20 customized image quality settings for various shooting conditions
- Haze Compensation and Smart Shade Control features reduce the effects of haze and mist while automatically adjusting contrast and image brightness
- Full color Infrared shooting (Night Mode)
- RS-422 serial remote control interface
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
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