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See the unseen: video camera captures colour images at ISO 4,000,000



ME20F-SH Key features:
·         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

Canon has announced the the ME20F-SH, a professional multi-purpose video camera capable of capturing full colour images in extremely low-light environments. Boasting an industry leading unrivalled maximum ISO in excess of 4 million (+75dB), the ME20F-SH is designed to be as small as possible whilst delivering high quality professional grade Full HD footage.

Supporting image capture in situations where it previously would not have been possible, the ME20F-SH is ideal for use within specialist applications such as TV productions of night-time wildlife, deep sea/cave exploration, astronomy and surveillance. The ability to install the camera in a semi-permanent location, with remote control operability, also means that for documentary and natural history filmmakers, long term projects and events can be captured with minimum staffing. 

First class infrared capability
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.

Exceptionally high sensitivity
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 sensors pixels and readout circuitry use Canons 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 Canons 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 Canons RC-V100 for full remote control over the camera.

Enabling a wide range of imaging possibilities
The new ME20F-SH employs Canons EF mount with Cinema Lock, as found on the Cinema EOS C500, allowing users to take advantage of the companys extensive lineup of interchangeable lenses. By enabling operators to select the ideal lens based on their shooting or application requirements, taking into consideration such factors as angle of view and level of brightness, the multi-purpose camera facilitates a wide range of shooting possibilities.

Price and availability
Canon UK has not announced price or availability, but a Canon USA press release says that the ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015 at a suggested retail price of $30,000. Due to the specialist nature and demand for this product, the ME20F-SH will only be available to selected partners.


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