Canon EOS C300 User Manual

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EOS C300 Best Practices Guide

Best Practices for preparing the C300 for shooting

For the complete instruction book, please go to:

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/
cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300 - BrochuresAndManuals

NOTE:
The instruction book should be taken as the final authority on the operation of the C300.
Please read the instruction manual.

Firmware:
Check to see that the camera has the latest firmware:

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/
cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300

• Look for ‘Drivers and Software’ (if the section is not visible, there are no updates)

• Follow the instruction on website to update the camera’s firmware

Troubleshooting:
If you need help in troubleshooting an issue with the C300

(page 162 of the instruction manual)

Canon Customer support line: 1-855-246-3367

Status Screens:
You can quickly check the C300 various settings:

• Press the STATUS button on the left side of the camera

• Push the joystick up/down, or turn the SELECT Dial to scroll through the Status screens

• Press the STATUS button again to clear the Status screen, and return to shooting

Available screens include: Basic camera settings, Assign Button status, Audio settings, Re-
cording Media settings, Video Terminal status, Metadata, Battery status, Custom Picture settings
(if active), and Wi-Fi remote settings (if optional WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter is active)