Canon CR-X500 13.4MP 4K UltraHD Outdoor 15x PTZ Camera

CR-X500

The versatile CR-X500 4K PTZ Camera is a successor to Canon’s well-established BU-47H HD PTZ camera. Targeted to bring outstanding image quality at 4K resolution for outdoor use by broadcasters, cable networks, sports stadiums and for weather and traffic monitoring, Canon’s CR-X500 4K PTZ camera is IP-55 rated for dust and water resistance and is equipped with powerful features and functions.

The CR-X500 PTZ produces incredible 4K image quality with the combination of a 1” CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processors and 15x Optical 4K UHD Zoom lens. These core components provide the image-processing power and speed that enables 4K UHD video at up to 60P over 12G-SDI and precise focus with Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

High Quality 4K 60P Image.

1.0 Type (1”) 4K CMOS Sensor.
The CR-X500 features a Canon 1.0-inch 4K CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 60P, making it a versatile addition to any 4K workflow.

The CR-X500’s 1.0-inch sensor allows for larger photosites compared to smaller-sized sensors, resulting in improved images with less noise in low-light situations. The larger sensor also exhibits a shallower depth of field at large apertures, providing greater depth of field control and more creative options. The CR-X500’s Dual DIGIC DV 6 Imaging Processors further drives the high sensitivity and low noise performance of the camera.

Dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors.
The CR-X500 PTZ camera incorporates dual Canon DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, which are essential in providing high-quality imagery, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition, precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Advanced Zoom function.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF is Canon’s breakthrough AF technology that uses a CMOS sensor with a structure that combines imaging and phase-difference AF functions. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF determines the focusing position by the phase difference, which drives the focusing lens smoothly and enables quick focusing. The AF tracking capability is effective even during zooming, panning or tilting. On the other hand, with conventional contrast AF method, used by other cameras, the focusing position is determined by the contrast (difference of brightness). Therefore, the focusing lens may move slightly back and forth around the focusing position, which could cause delay when focusing.

4K 59.94P 4:2:2 10-bit Output.
The CR-X500 supports 4K 59.94P 4:2:2 10-bit Output for natural and realistic 4K video.

Canon 15X Optical 4K UHD Zoom Lens.

15x Zoom Range 25.5mm-382.5mm (35mm equiv.)
The CR-X500 features a 15x Optical 4K UHD Zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent range for 25.5mm – 382.5mm. This zoom range helps to capture wide angle environment shots to telephoto detail subject shots.

The lens group zoom system makes the 4K UHD lens compact and slim while providing support for the CMOS sensor.

Aspheric lens elements are utilized to achieve 4K image quality while correcting various aberrations over the entire zoom range.

The CR-X500 is equipped with a built-in ND filter mechanism that allows the user to select from three densities: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64. With the built-in ND filter, users can achieve rich video expression by controlling aperture values.

30x Zoom In HD When Using Advanced Zoom.
Users can get up to 30x Advanced Zoom when shooting in Full HD, which utilizes the CR-X500's full 4K UHD sensor to extend the zoom range while maintaining image quality.

Image Stabilization.
The lens structure of the CR-X500 enables real-time responsiveness in a three-dimensional space, allowing the optical image stabilization Canon lenses are known for.