Canon Cinema EOS Expansion Unit EU-V3
Description
The Canon EU-V3 Expansion Unit mounts easily on your C300 Mark III or C500 Mark II camera, providing multiple interfaces for easier integration with a studio or live production setup. The EU-V3 expansion unit is powered via the 4-pin XLR DC input or using a battery and the V-mount plate. This unit provides a D-Tap output, return video, tally, Ethernet/XC protocol, RS-422 Remote B, and RJ45 Ethernet interfaces plus a 4-pin Hirose 12V output and 12-pin lens port.
Key Features:
- For C300 Mark III, C500 Mark II
- V-Mount Plate, 4-Pin XLR DC Input
- SDI Return Video, D-Tap Output
- Tally Signal, RJ-45 Ethernet Jack
- Input via Ethernet Interface/XC Protocol
- RS-422 Control via "Remote B" Port
- 12V Output via 4-Pin Hirose Interface
- 12-Pin Interface for Lens Power
With the increased move towards large format sensor cameras for broadcast, events and live sports production – providing viewers with a unique perspective when watching their favourite teams play – Canon has taken into account user requirements with the EU-V3 expansion module for both the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III. Building on both cameras’ modular design, it expands and supports specific functionality for multi-camera and live productions.
The EU-V3 offers a SDI return feature, allowing real-time monitoring of a live broadcast feed from a production switcher. The return output destination can be selected from the VIDEO, EVF-V50, MON/HDMI and SDI-OUT terminals. The EU-V3 also enables Tally support via Ethernet, using XC protocol – when the extension unit receives a Tally signal, lights on the camera body can be utilised, a Tally On-Screen display is shown, and it can relay the signal to an external device via Hirose 4-pin which can be purchased separately. Both the SDI Return and Tally functions are essential for informing camera operators of when their camera feed is live and the current status of the production.
The lens focus position can also be displayed on-screen when using the EU-V3 – with compatible broadcast and Cine-Servo lenses via 12-pin communication. The Focus Position Meter, which users can choose to display along the top or right side of the screen, allows users to register multiple focus positions on a distance scale and highlights when focus is achieved during manual operation – such as when selecting the finish line for a race.
The EU-V3 can be combined with the CN8x15 IAS S E1/P1, on both the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III.