Canon MS-500 Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Interchangeable-Lens Camera

View remote objects at distances up several miles using the Canon MS-500 Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Camera. The MS-500 is built around a 1" 3.2MP ultrahigh-sensitivity SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) sensor that uses photon counting to accurately detect light with less noise than CMOS sensors. This color camera has a B4 mount for using ultra-telephoto 2/3" broadcast lenses to capture images day or night. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p60 and supports both NTSC and PAL broadcast frame rates using a single 3G-HD/SDI output.

• As light reaches the SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) sensor, the sensor instantaneously multiplies the generated electron by about 1 million times, creating an avalanche effect that is output as an electronic pulse.
• Compared to CMOS sensors that have to convert analog signals to digital, the SPAD sensor detects light more accurately.

• The MS-500 can capture high-resolution color images using a small sensor thanks to approximately 3.2 million pixels measuring 6.39?m each.
• This compact camera excels at long-range capture, even in low light conditions.

• A B4 mount enables the MS-500 camera to make use of Canon's extensive lineup of high-performance broadcast lenses.
• It uses a built-in magnifying optical system to match 2/3" broadcast lenses to the 1" image sensor, enabling a lens to mount directly to the camera without cropping the sensor pixels.

• Select the CrispImg2 Custom Picture Preset to optimize image resolution and contrast while suppressing noise. This setting offers preset sharpness, gamma curve, and noise reduction.
• Users can also create custom picture presets that best suit their shooting environment; these presets can be named and stored in camera for recalling later.

• The MS-500 enables you to control and operate the camera, lens, and a pan/tilt head using a single cable and a compatible controller. The ability to control the camera remotely enables finer adjustments than direct operation when using telephoto lenses at a long distance.
• Two serial ports enable you to use PELCO-D and NU protocols and a Genlock input can be used for multi-camera setups.

• To capture scenes in Night Mode, the MS-500 camera's IR cut filter switches to an IR transmission filter, increasing the level of infrared light that reaches the sensor.
• Night Mode also uses the AWB feature to automatically correct typically red IR images to natural colors.

• Three levels of Haze Compensation reduce haze and mist in your images by lowering the brightness range and correcting high contrast.
• Prevent blown-out areas and enhance shadow details using the Smart Shade Control function.

Canon MS-500Specs

Lens Mount	B4
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 3.2 Megapixel Effective: 2.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor	1"-Type SPAD
Image Stabilization	No
Internal Recording Modes	No
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via SDI/BNC 1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot	No
Video I/O	1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
Mobile App Compatible	No

Lens Mount	B4
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 3.2 Megapixel Effective: 2.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor	1"-Type SPAD
Image Stabilization	No
Built-In ND Filter	Mechanical Filter Wheel with 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Capture Type	Video Only

Shutter Type	Electronic Rolling Shutter
Gain	0 to 72 dB

Internal Recording Modes	No
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via SDI/BNC 1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	No
Broadcast Output	NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone	No
Audio Recording	No
IP Streaming	No

Media/Memory Card Slot	No
Video I/O	1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
Audio I/O	No
Power I/O	1x Block 2-Pin (12 to 30VDC) Input
Other I/O	1x Hirose 8-Pin (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485) Control 1x BNC (Genlock) Input 1x Block 8-Pin 1x RJ45 (LAN) 1x Block 4-Pin
Wireless	No
Mobile App Compatible	No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	No

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic, Manual Focus

Power Consumption	23.7 W
Shoe Mount	No
Accessory Mounting Thread	No
Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.2 x 5 x 5" / 184 x 128 x 128 mm (Without Protrusions)
Weight	4.9 lb / 2.2 kg (Body Only)

Package Weight	7.14 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.7 x 12.1 x 11.8"