Canon CR-N500 BK

Canon CR-N500 BK

The Canon CR-N500 is a dynamic PTZ camera with a 1" sensor and extensive functions for smooth panning, tilting and zooming. This makes the camera ideally suited for live productions, broadcasting and streaming of events. It is also ideal for educational and corporate use. With 4K video and 15x zoom, you can bring everything into sharp focus for your remote viewers.

The CR-N500 features a 1" CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV6 processor that ensure you still shoot high quality images with low noise even at a minimum exposure of 1.5 Lux. You shoot 4K Ultra HD with a maximum of 29.97 frames per second. The lens has a focal length of 25.5 to 382.5 mm in 35 mm equivalent. That equates to a maximum viewing angle of 73º (horizontal) and 45.2º (vertical). With nine aperture blades and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at wide angle and f/4.5 zoomed in, it is possible to create beautiful bokeh behind your subjects. In addition, the Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus ensures you can focus really quickly and accurately, even in low light. With Face Priority/Face Only AF, faces are automatically detected and the focus follows the subject.

The PTZ camera supports a wide range of IP streaming and control protocols such as NDI|HX2*, RTMP/RTMPS, RTP/RTSP and Canon's XC protocol, making it easy to integrate into your workflow. It also has various connection options such as HDMI and 3G-SDI. Note that the output via SDI is limited to Full HD (1920×1080). Via HDMI or IP, enjoy the full potential with 4K video. To ensure good professional audio, the CR-N500 is equipped with two XLR audio inputs in addition to a 3.5mm microphone jack.

The CR-N500's control mechanism is extremely precise, allowing for precision adjustment of pan and tilt movements at different speeds. The camera can be operated using the remote, Canon's free Remote Camera Control application, the RC-IP100 controller or other selected third-party controllers. The CR-N500 is intended for indoor use.

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New driver for expanded PTZ functionality

From April 2022, a free driver will be available for download for the Canon PTZ cameras that will allow the CR-N300 and CR-N500 to be easily and seamlessly deployed for higher education, houses of worship and workplace environments. Support for two new protocols, SRT and FreeD, has also been added. These provide simple and cost-effective solutions for VR and AR productions, as well as high-quality streaming with minimal downtime.

Read more or download the driver here.

Features of the Canon CR-N500

• Advanced dynamic PTZ camera (pan, tilt, zoom)
• Suitable for live productions, broadcasting or events
• 4K video quality
• 4:2:2 10-bit (via HDMI and 3G-SDI)
• 15x optical zoom (25.5-382.5mm in 35 mm equivalent) and 20x digital zoom
• 1" CMOS sensor
• DIGIC DV6 processor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking and Touch AF
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8 (wide angle) / f/4.5 (zoom)
• Nine aperture blades for beautiful bokeh
• Optical image stabilisation
• Range of motion: pan ±170º / tilt -30± - ±+90º
• Video output via 3G-SDI, HDMI or IP
• IP streaming and control protocols such as NDI|HX2, RTMP/RTMPS, RTP/RTSP and Canon's XC protocol
• Genlock
• 3.5 mm audio connection and two XLR audio inputs
• Control via the remote, free Remote Camera Control application or hardware controller e.g. the Canon RC-IP100
• Communication via LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial or IR
• Power supply via PoE+ LAN
• Intended for indoor use in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC
• Dimensions: 200 x 269 x 208 mm
• Weight: 4.1 kg
• Colour: black

Contents

• Canon CR-N500 BK
• Ceiling plate (with mounting material)
• Safety cable
• Security cable for camera to mount
• AC adapter
• Remote (WL-N01)
• Battery

*NDI is a trademark or registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries