• Ultra low-light performance at ISO 4 million.
• High quality Full HD 1080p/1080i/720p output.
• Flexible control with auto and custom settings.
• Compatible with a wide range of EF lenses.
• Remote control of camera settings and built-in ND and IR cut filters possible.
• Small and lightweight for ease of integration.

The Canon ME20F-SH delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux1 (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000). Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production, reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-­SH's many possible usage applications. With the ability to capture color video in extreme low-­light conditions and its simplistic and versatile design, the ME-­20F-­SH Multi-­purpose Camera can be easily incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide high-­quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with the naked eye.

Ultra-­High-­Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in Extreme Low-­Light Conditions

This multi-­purpose camera allows users to discern subjects under even some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments lit by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky. Furthermore, similar to Canon's Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-­SH camera includes Canon Log and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range, delivering high-­image-­quality video results across a range of illumination environments, from low-­ to brightly lit conditions.

Capturing video in low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination, a technique that traditionally only yields footage in black and white. The ME20F-SH however, achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of colour Full HD video with reduced noise, even in low-light conditions and without the need for infrared illumination.

Designed to be used in situations where ambient light levels are extremely low, the ME20F-SH features a newly developed full-frame 35mm with 2.26 MP CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV4 processor. The sensor's pixels and readout circuitry use Canon's proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity, allowing you to capture subjects illuminated with less than 0.0005 lux. Similar to Canon's Cinema EOS cameras, the ME20F-SH includes Canon Log and Wide DR settings, which enable a wide dynamic range (800%), delivering high-quality results across a variety of ambient lighting conditions, without the need for supplemental lighting.

Connectivity

The ME20F-SH offers several options with regard to connectivity to external third party devices for recording or remote viewing purposes, and is also compatible with Canon's RC-V100 for full remote control over the camera.

Canon's Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of Imaging Possibilities

The new ME20F-­SH employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as Canon's SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-­series of professional digital cameras, allowing users to make use of the Company's extensive lineup of interchangeable EF lenses. By letting users select the ideal lens based on their shooting or application requirements, taking into consideration such factors as angle of view and level of brightness, this multi-­ purpose camera facilitates a wide spectrum of imaging possibilities.

Supports various standard video-­recording interfaces

Employing output-­only 3G/HD-­SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon's ME20F-­SH camera enables users working on location to output video via a single cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders and monitors. By allowing users to operate the camera or change settings from a remote location, the camera facilitates video capture from inaccessible locations as well as fixed-­point surveillance.

Who is it for?

Because of its ultra-high ISO and low light capabilities, the ME20F-SH will appeal to production companies looking for a small yet incredibly flexible camera that can be used to capture unique night time wildlife scenes or for deep sea/cave exploration. In addition, applications in astronomy and surveillance are also a possibility within the scientific and industrial sectors.