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Remote start/stop control options for Canon C500 camera

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What the thread found

  • The Canon C500 camera uses a LANC port for control signals rather than supporting direct Preston start/stop cables.
  • A converter device exists that translates ARRI camera run cable trigger signals into LANC protocol, enabling compatibility between Preston or Bartech remote systems and Canon C300/C500 cameras.
  • This converter also works with Blackmagic cinema cameras and recorders like the AJA Ki Pro Mini that use LANC protocol.
  • Using such a converter allows reuse of existing ARRI-compatible remote control systems with Canon cameras.

Depends on

  • The converter device was described as being from a specific third-party manufacturer and may require purchasing additional hardware.
  • Compatibility was stated for specific models but not comprehensively tested across all possible setups.
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