Canon CR-N300 4K NDI|HX 20x PTZ Camera

KEY FEATURES

Canon CR-N300 4K NDI|HX2 PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom

The Canon CR-N300 4K NDI|HX2 PTZ Camera combines high-quality 4K video, a powerful 20x optical zoom lens, and flexible IP connectivity in a compact professional PTZ camera. Designed for live streaming, broadcast, education, houses of worship, corporate video, sports, events, and lecture capture, the CR-N300 makes professional camera operation easier.

In addition, the CR-N300 supports NDI|HX2, SRT, HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB, and IP video output. It also includes Auto Tracking Lite, Hybrid AF, PoE+, optical image stabilization, and Canon's renowned color science. As a result, it is an excellent choice for productions that need reliable video quality and flexible remote camera control.

Key Features

• 4K UHD video at 30p and Full HD video up to 60p

• 20x optical zoom with optical image stabilization

• 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with Canon DIGIC DV 6 image processing

• Hybrid Auto Focus for fast and accurate focusing

• NDI|HX2 for IP-based video production and camera control

• SRT support with adaptive bitrate for reliable IP streaming

• Auto Tracking Lite built into the camera

• 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP video outputs

• PoE+ support for power, video, control, and tally over a single network cable

• Canon XC Protocol and Standard Protocol support

• FreeD support for AR and VR production systems

• RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, and RTP streaming support

• Remote control through IP, serial, IR, Wi-Fi, and USB

• 3-year Canon warranty

Professional 4K PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom

The Canon CR-N300 features a 1/2.3-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 6 image processor. Together, these technologies deliver detailed video with Canon's professional image quality.

Furthermore, the camera captures 4K UHD video at 30p and Full HD video at up to 60p. Therefore, the CR-N300 can handle both high-resolution production and smooth Full HD workflows.

The built-in Hybrid AF system combines contrast detection and phase-difference autofocus. As a result, the camera can focus quickly and accurately, which is especially useful when subjects move through the frame.

Canon 20x Optical Zoom Lens

The CR-N300 includes a 20x optical zoom lens that provides flexibility for both wide shots and detailed close-ups. The lens offers a wide horizontal viewing angle of up to 65.6 degrees when shooting in 4K UHD.

In addition, the lens uses aspheric elements to maintain high image quality throughout the zoom range. Optical Image Stabilization also helps reduce unwanted camera movement and vibration.

Therefore, the CR-N300 works well for live events, classrooms, houses of worship, corporate presentations, sports, and broadcast environments where the camera may need to cover subjects from a distance.

NDI|HX2 and IP Video Production

The Canon CR-N300 is designed for modern IP-based video production. With built-in NDI|HX2, the camera can send video and audio over a network while also supporting IP control and tally.

Furthermore, PoE+ allows power, video, control, and tally to travel over a single network connection. This can simplify installation and reduce cable requirements.

The camera also supports several IP streaming protocols, including:

• NDI|HX2

• SRT

• RTMP

• RTMPS

• RTSP

• RTP

Because of this flexibility, the CR-N300 can integrate into a wide range of streaming and production environments.

Multiple Video Outputs

The CR-N300 provides professional connectivity for a variety of production systems. It includes:

• 3G-SDI

• HDMI

• USB

• IP

The HDMI and IP outputs support 4K UHD video at up to 30p. Meanwhile, the 3G-SDI output supports Full HD video at up to 59.94p.

Additionally, USB connectivity allows the CR-N300 to function as a high-quality webcam for compatible computers and video conferencing applications.

Auto Tracking Lite

The built-in Auto Tracking Lite feature helps keep subjects framed during presentations, lectures, events, and other productions. As a result, the camera can provide more consistent framing while reducing the need for constant manual operation.

This makes the CR-N300 particularly useful for education, corporate video, houses of worship, lecture capture, and live events.

Smooth PTZ Camera Movement

The CR-N300 uses a responsive pan and tilt mechanism for smooth camera movement. Pan speeds range from approximately 0.2° to 300° per second, while tilt speeds range from approximately 0.2° to 170° per second.

Therefore, operators can create both fast camera movements and slow, controlled shots. This flexibility is especially useful for live production environments.

Remote Camera Control

The CR-N300 can be controlled remotely through IP, serial, infrared, Wi-Fi, and USB connections. In addition, it supports Canon's XC Protocol and Standard Protocol for integration with compatible controllers and production systems.

For example, Canon's RC-IP100 and RC-IP1000 controllers can control multiple compatible Canon PTZ cameras. This makes the CR-N300 a strong option for multi-camera productions.

The included Remote Camera Control Application can also control multiple cameras from a computer. Up to nine cameras can be operated and monitored through the application, helping simplify one-person production workflows.

USB Webcam and Video Conferencing

The CR-N300 can also function as a professional webcam. When connected to a compatible computer, the camera can provide Full HD video through its USB interface.

Furthermore, Canon's Webcam Driver provides additional flexibility for video conferencing, lecture capture, and remote production applications. The driver can support multiple cameras and can provide up to 4K 30p video output over a network.

As a result, the CR-N300 can serve as more than just a traditional PTZ camera. It can also become part of a flexible video conferencing, streaming, or lecture capture system.

Scene Modes for Fast Setup

The CR-N300 includes four scene modes that help simplify camera setup:

• Portrait — Helps emphasize the subject against the background.

• Sports — Helps capture fast-moving subjects.

• Low Light — Optimizes the image for darker environments.

• Spotlight — Helps produce attractive images of subjects under bright lighting.

Therefore, operators can quickly select an appropriate image profile without manually adjusting multiple camera settings.

AR and VR Production Support

The CR-N300 supports FreeD, making it compatible with certain augmented reality and virtual reality production workflows.

This feature allows the camera to provide tracking data for supported AR and VR systems. Consequently, the CR-N300 can be used in more advanced production environments beyond traditional PTZ applications.

Designed for Professional Production

The Canon CR-N300 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Live streaming

• Broadcast production

• Houses of worship

• Education and lecture capture

• Corporate video

• Sports production

• Events and staging

• Video conferencing

• Remote production

• AR and VR production

Because it combines 4K video, 20x optical zoom, NDI|HX2, SRT, SDI, HDMI, USB, IP control, PoE+, and Auto Tracking Lite, the CR-N300 provides a flexible solution for both traditional and IP-based production.

Easy Network Setup and Control

The CR-N300 includes tools that make network installation and configuration easier. Canon's Camera Search Tool helps installers locate compatible Canon PTZ cameras on a network.

In addition, the camera's web-based Settings Page allows operators to adjust settings remotely. For example, users can change exposure and white balance while monitoring the camera from a computer.

Therefore, operators and installers can manage many camera settings without needing to be physically next to the camera.

One-Person Production

The CR-N300 is designed to simplify professional camera operation. Remote control, IP connectivity, Auto Tracking Lite, preset functionality, and centralized camera management can help reduce the workload for a single operator.

Furthermore, preset thumbnails and recorded trace movement can help operators quickly identify and recall specific shots.

This makes the Canon CR-N300 a practical choice for productions where a small team needs to manage multiple cameras.

Canon CR-N300 4K PTZ Camera Warranty

The Canon CR-N300 is backed by a 3-year Canon warranty, providing additional peace of mind for professional installations and production environments.

Canon CR-N300 Overview

Overall, the Canon CR-N300 4K NDI|HX2 PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom delivers professional image quality, flexible connectivity, and remote camera control in a compact PTZ design. With 4K video, 20x optical zoom, Hybrid AF, Auto Tracking Lite, NDI|HX2, SRT, PoE+, 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP streaming, it is well suited for modern live production and streaming workflows.

Whether you are building a broadcast studio, education system, house of worship, corporate production setup, sports workflow, or live streaming system, the CR-N300 provides the connectivity and features needed for a flexible professional PTZ camera solution.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

• Image Sensor

  • Type 1/2.3 (1/2.3 in.) single-plate CMOS sensor

  • Total pixels: approx. 21.14 megapixels

  • Effective pixels: approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)

• Lens

  • f=3.67 – 73.4 mm, F/1.8 – 2.8, 20x optical zoom, 8-bladed circular aperture

  • 35mm equivalent focal length:

  • [4K UHD] approx. 29.3 (W) – 601 mm (T)

  • [Full HD] approx. 30.5 (W) – 627 mm (T)

• Zoom

  • Digital: 20x

  • Optical: 20x

• Lens Configuration: 12 elements in 10 groups (including 2 aspheric elements)

• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle, 60 cm (2.0 ft.) throughout the zoom range

• Angle of View

  • [4K UHD]

  • Horizontal: 65.6 (W) – 3.6° (T)

  • Vertical: 39.8° (W) – 2.0° (T)

  • [Full HD]

  • Horizontal: 63.5 (W) – 3.4° (T)

  • Vertical: 38.4° (W) – 1.9° (T)

• Shutter Speed: 1/6 – 1/2000 sec. (specific values depend on the frame frequency and frame rate)

• Iris: Manual/Automatic aperture

• Gain: 0.0 dB – 36 dB

• White Balance

  • AUTO (AWB), Set A, Set B, preset settings (daylight: 5,600 K*, tungsten lamp: 3,200 K*), color temperature setting (2,000 K – 15,000 K), Manual

  • *Color temperatures are given for reference purposes only.

• Focus: Focus mode: Manual, Continuous AF, Face AF, Tracking AF type: Hybrid AF, Contrast AF

• Gamma: Normal1 (Standard), Normal3 (BT.709)

• Image Stabilizer: Optical-shift

• Min. Subject Illumination: Approx. 1.5 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec., frame rate 59.947P (P (Programmed AE) shooting mode, auto slow shutter on)

• Pan and Tilt

  • Pan operation range: Horizontal ±170°

  • Pan operation speed: 0.2° – 300°/sec.

  • Tilt operation range: Vertical -30° – +100°

  • Tilt operation speed: 0.2° – 170°/sec.

Video Output Format

• Frame Frequency 59.94 Hz

  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

• Frame Frequency 29.97 Hz

  • 3840 x 2160: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1920 x 1080: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

• Frame Frequency 50.00 Hz

  • 1920 x 1080: 50.00 fps, 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 50.00 fps, 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 50.00 fps, 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

• Frame Frequency 25.00 Hz

  • 3840 x 2160: 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1920 x 1080: 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 25.00 fps, 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

• Frame Frequency 23.98 Hz

  • 3840 x 2160: 23.98 fps, 11.99 fps, 5.99 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1920 x 1080: 23.98 fps, 11.99 fps, 5.99 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 23.98 fps, 11.99 fps, 5.99 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 23.98 fps, 11.99 fps, 5.99 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

• – JPEG has one fixed pattern depending on the frame frequency (format is fixed and cannot be selected)

  • Resolution: 1280 x 720

  • When frame frequency is 59.94/29.97 Hz: 14.99 fps

  • When frame frequency is 50.00/25.00 Hz: 12.50 fps

  • When frame frequency is 23.98 Hz: 11.99 fps

• SDI

  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)

  • *Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for SDI and HDMI)

  • *When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.

• HDMI

  • 3840 x 2160: 29.97P, 25.00P, 23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)

  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i, 50.00P/50.00i/25.00P, 29.97P/23.98P (4:2:2 10 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 59.94P, 50.00P (4:2:2 10 bit)

  • *Same video format required for SDI and HDMI (cannot select different formats for SDI and HDMI)

  • *When 3840 x 2160 is selected for HDMI, video will not be outputted to SDI.

• IP

  • 3840 x 2160: 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 1280 x 720: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • 640 x 360: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 14.99 fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)

  • *If 59.94/50.00 Hz is selected for the frame frequency, the 3840 x 2160 format cannot be selected.

  • *A frame rate that exceeds the frame frequency cannot be selected.

  • *JPEG has one pattern fixed depending on the frame frequency (format is fixed and cannot be selected) Resolution: 1280 x 720

  • When frame frequency is 59.94/50.00 Hz: 14.99 fps, when frame frequency is 23.98 Hz: 11.99 fps, when frame frequency is 29.97/25.00 Hz: 12.50 fps

• USB

  • Motion JPEG:

  • 1920 x 1080

  • 59.94 Hz: 12.00 fps, 5.00 fps

  • 50.00 Hz: 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps

  • 1280 x 720

  • 59.94 Hz: 12.00 fps, 5.00 fps

  • 50.00 Hz: 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps

  • 640 x 360

  • 59.94 Hz: 12.00 fps, 5.00 fps

  • 50.00 Hz: 12.50 fps, 5.00 fps

• Supported Video and Control Protocols: Protocol: XC Protocol, RTSP/RTP, NDI®HX2, SRT (Supports Adaptive Bitrate), FreeD (Supports up to 4 destinations), RTMP/RTMPS, Standard Protocol Communication (Serial), Standard Protocol Communication (IP)

• Number of Presets: Max. 100 (including home position)

Interface

• Communication Control: LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR

• Network Terminal: LAN x 1, RJ45, 1000Base-T

• 3G-SDI OUT Terminal: BNC jack (output only) x 1, 0.8 Vp-p/75, unbalanced SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425, SMPTE ST 299-2 compliant Embedded audio, Time code (VITC/LTC)

• HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI connector x 1, output only

• RS-422 Terminal: RJ45 connector x 1

• Mic Terminal

  • 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced, plug-in power supported)

  • Sensitivity (MIC): -72 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 k or

  • more/Att.: 20 dB

  • Sensitivity (LINE): -10 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 k or more

  • Supply Voltage: 2.4 V DC (Bias resistance: 2.2 k)

• USB Terminal

  • Type-A (USB 2.0) x 1 (future expansion)

  • Type-C (USB 3.0) x 1

• Media Slot: microSD card slot x 1 (future expansion, recording unavailable)

Other

• Operating Environment

  • Temperature: 0°C – +40°C (+32°F – +104°F)

  • Humidity: 10% – 90% (without condensation)

• Storage Environment

  • Temperature: 0°C – +40°C (+32°F – +104°F)

  • Humidity: 10% – 90% (without condensation)

• Power Supply

  • PoE: PoE+ power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3at compliant) – PoE cannot be used

  • External power source: 24 V DC (using included AC adaptor)

• Power Consumption

  • PoE+ Input: Approx. 16.2 W* max. (body only)

  • DC Input: Approx. 15.0 W max. (body only)

  • *Class 4 (25.5 W required) for power supply devices

• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 154 x 178 x 164 mm (6.06 x 7.01 x 6.46 in.) (excluding protrusions)

• Weight: Approx. 2.2 kg (4.86 lb.) (body only)

• Supported Controllers

  • Hardware: RC-IP100, RC-IP1000

  • Software: Remote Camera Control Application

• Note Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio inference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

INCLUDED

• Camera Body (Satin Black)

• Mounting Plate with Screw

• Safety Wire

• Safety Wire with Screw

• AC Adapter

• AC Cable

• Infrared Remote Controller with Battery

• Installation Guide

• Warranty: 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty