Canon MS-500 Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Interchangeable-Lens Camera

Canon MS-500 Overview

View remote objects at distances up several miles using the . 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.

SPAD Sensor

• 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.

Low-Light Long-Range Capture

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

B4 Lens Mount with Magnifier

• 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.

CrispImg2 and Custom Presets

• 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.

Camera and Lens Control

• 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.

Infrared Night Mode

• 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.

Haze and Shade Control

• 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.