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Product Highlights
  • 2.26 MP CMOS Sensor
  • 1920 x 1080 Max. Resolution
  • Full-Frame Format
  • 3G/HD-SDI Output
  • Ethernet / RJ45 / SDI / HDMI Connection
  • EF Mount
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Overview

Multi-Purpose Network Camera ME20F-SHN

A professional Full HD network camera offering superb low light performance from a 2.26MP CMOS sensor and an ISO in excess of 4 million.

A professional Full HD network camera for low light shooting

With a maximum ISO in excess of 4 million from a Full Frame 2.26MP CMOS sensor, the ME20F-SHN offers Full HD colour video in almost total darkness plus networking and remote control capability for critical surveillance applications.

Capture video in the dark

Shoot Full HD video with a 2.26MP 35mm Full Frame CMOS sensor and capture full colour footage in 0.0005 lux, over 4 million ISO.

Network capable

Connect via Ethernet (RJ45, 100Base-TX) for remote operation such as camera settings, monitoring and recording.

Wide range of applications

Multiple video outputs via Ethernet, SDI and HDMI port for choice of recording system. Automated operations triggered by alarm Input and built-in video analytics.

High quality Full HD output

High quality video via Ethernet (Full HD 1080P), 3G/HD-SDI (Full HD 1080P / 720P 4:2:2) and HDMI (Full HD 1080P / 720P 4:4:4).

Flexible Installation

Choose from a wide range of EF and Cine Servo Lenses (including those with a 12-pin serial terminal). Quick and easy installation with a single LAN cable thanks to PoE+.

What's Included

ME20F-SHN Multi-Purpose Camera
Power connector block (L-shaped)
Power connector block (straight)

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Product Specifications

Multi-Purpose Network Camera ME20F-SHN

Sensor 35mm Full Size CMOS Sensor
Filter RGB Primary Colour Filter (Bayer array)

Effective pixels per sensor

Approx. 2.26MP (2000 x 1128)
Min. Illumination 0.0005 lux or less (Gain 75dB, f/1.2, shutter speed 1/30, 50 IRE, custom picture [Off])
Horizontal Resolution Depending on selected lens
Lens Mount Canon EF mount with Cinema Lock
ND Filter Yes, 2  density (1/8, 3 stops or 1/64, 6 stops) Manually selected electronic control
Focus Control Manual Focus, One Shot AF
Iris Control Manual;  1/2 stop increments, 1/3 stop increments, fine adjustment. Push Auto Iris via assignable button. Auto (combined function combining Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND filter operation)
Aperture Range Depending on selected lens
Filter Diameter Depending on selected lens
Image Stabilization System No
Digital Teleconverter Yes : X2/X3/X4  tele converter
Type DIGIC DV 4
Sampling Accuracy YbCbCr 422 via 3G/HD-SDI; RGB 444, YCbCr 444, YCbCr 422 via HDMI
Bit Depth 10 bit (8 bit effective)
Type DIGIC NET II

Server

 
Simultaneous Client Access Max. 30 Clients + 1 Admin Client
– H.264: Max. 10 Clients
Bit Rate Control Variable bit rate / Constant bit rate
Target Bit Rate: 64/128/256/384/512/768/1024/1536/2048/3072/4096/6144/8192/10240/12288/14336/16384 kbps
ADSR: Area specific Data Size Resolution Number of Specified Areas: Max. 8 areas
Data Size Reduction Level: 3 levels
Security Camera Control: Administrator, Authorized user, Guest user (level of control varies depending on user)
Access Control: User authority (user name and password), Host Access Restrictions (IPv4, IPv6)
IEEE802.1X: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP
Encrypted Communications: SSL/TLS, IPsec
Protocols IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB2), DHCP, DNS, AutoIP, mDNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SSL/TLS, IPsec, ONVIF, WV-HTTP (Canon proprietary)
ONVIF Profile Profile-S, Profile-G
Audio Compression Mode G.711 μ-law (64 kbps)
Audio Communication Method Full-duplex (two-way)/half-duplex
RTP, Sound Transfer Protocol by Canon
Privacy Mask Number of registration: Max. 8 places, Number of mask colors: 1 (select from 9 colors)
Preset Digital PTZ and Camera setting
Number of registration: Max. 20 positions (+Home Position)
Event Trigger Type External Device Input, Intelligent Function (Video), Timer, Infrared Switching
Image Upload FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
Event Notification HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
Log Notification SMTP (e-mail)
Image Cropping Function Cropping sizes: 640 x 360/512 x 288/384 x 216/256 x 144/128 x 72
On-Screen Display Available
German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Russian/Turkish/Japanese
Daylight Saving Time Available

Video Output

 
Video Compression Method JPEG, MPEG4-AVC/H.264
Video Quality 10 levels
Video Size and Frame Rate JPEG: 1920 x 1080: 0.1 – 30 fps
MPEG4-AVC/H.264: 1920 x 1080: 1/2/3/5/6/10/15/30 fps

– Only the following combination is available for video output via a network. System frequency: 59.94 Hz, Frame rate: 29.97P, Resolution: 1920 x 1080
– Values represent streaming performance from the camera.
– The frame rate may be reduced due to Viewer computer's specs, the number of clients accessing at the same time, network loads, video quality setting, type or movement of the subject or other reasons.

Maximum frame rate when used in the following combinations:
When streaming H.264(1) (1920 x 1080) and H.264(2) (all sizes) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming H.264(1) (all sizes) and H.264(2) (1920 x 1080) simultaneously: 15 fps
I-Frame Interval 0.5/1/1.5/2/3/4/5 sec.

3G/HD-SDI or HDMI Terminal

 
Video Size and Frame Rate 3G/HD-SDI Output: 1920x1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P
1280x720: 59.94P/50P/29.97P/25P/23.98P
HDMI Output: 1920x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50P/50i/29.97PsF/25PsF
1280x720: 59.94P/50P
640x480: 59.94P
768x576: 50P

System

 
Automatic Exposure Setting Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Audio Input 3.5mm stereo mini jack, plug-in power mic supported
Headphone Output No
Video Output Yes, Ethernet x 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (auto/full-duplex/half-duplex)) , 3G/HD-SDI (BNC) , HDMI.
Ethernet Yes (RJ45, 100Base-TX (auto/full-duplex/half-duplex))
HDMI Output Yes
USB No
3G/HD-SDI Output Yes, OSD compatible.

Time code

No
Genlock No
Component Out No
AV Terminal No
DC Input Yes. 2-Pin connection. Input  voltage 11 - 17V
Lens Terminal Yes, 12-pin connector
Remote Control Terminal Yes, 2.5mm mini jack (Canon Unique Protocol)
Alarm IN/OUT Input x 1, Output x 1
Serial Port RS-422/RS-485 x 1
Memory Card Connector 1x microSD Memory Card (for recording)
– microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card Compatible.
1x microSD Memory Card (for firmware update only, no recording capability)
Colour Bars Yes, SMPTE, EBU and ARIB depending on system frequency
Tally Lamp No
Custom Key No
User Assigned Functions Yes, 4 buttons.
Assignable items: One-Shot AF / Push Auto Iris / ABB /AE Shift + / AE Shift - / Color Bars / Aspect Marker / Set WB / Tele-converter / Infrared / External Rec / Custom Picture / Camera Mode A/M.
Assignable button 4 is located on the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller.
Custom Dial No
Exposure Metering Backlight, Standard, Spotlight, Selectable
Exposure Compensation Yes: ±2.0, ±1.75, ±1.50, ±1.25, ±1.0,±0.75, ±0.50, ±0.25 or ±0
Exposure Lock No
Auto Gain Control Setting Yes , OFF (75dB) or value from 36dB to 75 dB (in 3 dB increments)
ISO Sensitivity Maximum in excess of ISO 4,000,000 equivalent at -75dB
Dynamic Range Canon Log/Wide DR mode: 800%/12 stops at +9.0dB (Approx. ISO2300)
Gain Setting 0dB  to -75dB in 3dB intervals.
Control Modes Manual 1/4 stop increments, Auto (combined function combining Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND filter operation)
Shutter Angle No
Slow Shutter (SLS) Yes
Scan Reverse Yes
Clear Scan No
Infrared Shooting Mode Yes: IR Cut-out filter, electrically operated, manual only
Built-In IR Lamp No
Auto Yes
Preset Daylight/Tungsten/Color Temperature
Shockless WB Yes, via  Custom Function Menu
Manual Setting Set A, Set B (Default 5,500K) Kelvin (2,000K - 15,000K)
Custom Picture Options Ten Custom Picture options: Canon Log, Wide DR, EOS Standard, Blue Scr, Green Scr, Crisp Img, CP1 - CP4. User customisable settings: Black, Black Gamma, Knee, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, White Balance
Count Up System No
Start Value Setting No
Input Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit digital conversion, 2 channels

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