Canon CR-N300 4K NDI HX2 PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom (Satin Black)

If you have a professional production that requires remotely controlled cameras with minimal crew and a high-resolution output, the satin black CR-N300 4K NDI HX2 PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom from Canon will fit right into your house of worship, corporate conference room, government application, courtroom, broadcast streaming production, event space, or even add an extra camera to your documentary shoot. The CR-N300 sports many features of a Canon camcorder, such as a 1/2.3" dual-pixel CMOS sensor, Hybrid AF, the Canon DIGIC DV6 image processor, scene modes, 20x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom, microphone input, and video capture and output up to UHD 4K. The camera also includes NDI HX2 support without requiring a separate license, allowing you to drop the camera into your existing NDI network with minimal configuration.

The full HD capture and output (oversampling HD processing) takes full advantage of the image information acquired by the 4K sensor to generate beautiful, high-definition full HD video. This helps content creators produce stunningly detailed FHD video when utilizing the CR-N300.

The CR-N300 is equipped with the PT drive mechanism that can change the pan/tilt speed in incremental steps. This allows the operator to set the speeds to their desired preference to allow for smooth PT movement. The CR-N300 exhibits a variable pan speed of 0.2 to 300°/second and a variable tilt speed of 0.2 to 170°/second.

In addition to SDI and HDMI connections, the CR-N300 is equipped with an RJ45 interface purpose-built for IP communication, which supports high-resolution videos for distribution. The CR-N300 supports multiple protocols that can be utilized for video, audio, and control. The genuine RC-IP100 controller utilizes the XC protocol to control the CR-N300. The CR-N300 can also be combined with third-party equipment for control purposes. This IP system can contribute to efficient and labor-saving camera operations for the field of video production, broadcasting, and more.

The CR-N300 is capable of streaming video and audio using RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol). Even high-quality/large-capacity video/audio files, such as broadcast programs, are played at the same time as distribution without waiting for the completion of the download. For example, by using a live streaming service, the viewer's direct access to the distribution URL set on the camera will stream the "current video" captured by the camera. With the RTMP streaming distribution, multiple viewers can watch the program at the same time, even in a remote environment.

The CR-N300 supports the standard VISCA protocol to remotely control the camera via IP. When connecting a VISCA protocol-compatible remote controller to the camera over IP or serial RS-422, the camera can be operated remotely, and shooting settings can be adjusted by utilizing the remote controller.

The standard VISCA protocol is widely used in video production, broadcasting, and many other markets. The CR-N300 supports the standard VISCA protocol that is regarded as an industry standard and is suitable for operation within existing workflows.

The CR-N300 is equipped with four output interfaces. The IP and HDMI outputs are suitable when capturing UHD 4K at 30p or full HD resolutions at 59.94p. The SDI output is capable of full HD resolution and is suitable for usage when requiring high image-quality video at 59.94p. The USB output is capable of full HD resolution for high-quality web conferencing.

The CR-N300 offers a method to capture and output high-quality audio through a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack mic terminal.

In addition to the IP interface, the CR-N300 can also connect via Wi-Fi. This allows the operator to access the camera's Settings Page from a wireless tablet device that is equipped with a supported HTTP browser. When using multiple cameras at the same time, the user can set and operate the other cameras in the same way by inserting the assigned IP address of the camera in the web browser of the tablet or other device. In addition, the CR-N300 includes an infrared remote controller, which is used to control the camera wirelessly.

The CR-N300 supports the camera discovery tool, which is a Windows application. The Camera Search Tool is utilized to set the IP addresses of multiple cameras, which helps installers and integrators set up the CR-N300 within an existing network infrastructure. Furthermore, the CR-N300 supports the web application "Settings Page". The Settings Page allows the user to configure the settings of camera operation, which is accessible via a web browser. Video-quality adjustments, such as exposure and white balance, that are usually performed by the camera operator on site, can now be adjusted and set while watching the video from their desk through the Settings Page. Both the Camera Search Tool and the Settings Page enhance the ease of use by remote control.

The Remote Camera Control Application can be utilized to control the CR-N300. The Remote Camera Control Application is a Windows application for centralized control of multiple cameras. It is possible to operate up to nine cameras and display videos at the same time, achieving a "multicamera operation".

At a video production or broadcasting site, an operator can select a camera from the videos displayed on the "Connected Camera List" within the application and operate it from the "Camera Control Area" in the control panel of the software. The software is included and can be installed immediately without having to prepare a hardware controller in advance, making it easy to use for the operator while creating an effective one-person operation.