Canon ME200S-SH – compact cinema camera for professional workflows | Fotoplus

The Canon ME200S-SH is a compact, multi-purpose cinema camera designed for broadcast, live production, event capture, industrial and specialized filmmaking. Its Super 35mm sensor, extreme low-light sensitivity (up to ISO 204,800) and Canon Log / Wide DR profiles deliver reliable image quality where conventional cameras reach their limits.

At Fotoplus, you get more than hardware: system-level consultation, lens compatibility support and multi-camera workflow expertise.

Super 35mm sensor with wide dynamic range

The Super 35mm sensor delivers up to 12 stops of dynamic range, maintaining clean images even in very low light.

• Maximum sensitivity: ISO 204,800
• Picture profiles: EOS Standard, Wide DR, Canon Log
• Up to 6 custom picture profiles
• Excellent highlight and shadow retention

Ideal for concerts, theaters, churches, live events and low-light productions.

Full HD recording & broadcast integration

The camera records up to 1920×1080 with wide frame rate support for NTSC and PAL environments.

• 94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p
• Dual HD/3G-SDI outputs (OSD + clean feed)
• HDMI output
• Genlock input for multi-camera sync

Perfect for studio, OB and live broadcast systems.

Cinema Lock EF mount & lens flexibility

The locking EF Cinema mount provides greater stability than standard EF mounts.

• Compatible with EF and EF CINE-SERVO lenses
• Front 12-pin lens connector
• Optional support for 2/3” broadcast lenses
• EF-S crop mode

An excellent choice for event, sports and live production setups.

Built-in ND & IR-cut filter system

Integrated filters allow fast exposure control in changing lighting conditions.

• ND 1/8 and ND 1/64
• Selectable IR-cut filter
• Motorized operation

Ensures accurate color and exposure under stage lighting and LED environments.

Compact design & professional control

With dimensions of 102 × 116 × 113 mm and a weight of just 1 kg, the camera fits easily into tight spaces.

Additional features:

• One-Shot AF & Push Auto Iris
• Digital teleconverter: 2× / 4× / 8×
• RS-422 and 2.5 mm remote control
• Auto Black Balance, color bars, test tone
• Timecode, noise reduction, flicker reduction

Why choose Fotoplus?

• Broadcast & cinema system expertise
• Workflow-focused consultation
• Real-world production experience
• Secure local purchase and support

The Canon ME200S-SH is not a traditional camera, but a professional imaging module built for environments where reliability, system integration and low-light performance matter most. For this level of solution, Fotoplus is the right partner.

The Canon ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera features a locking EF mount and captures video at up to 1920 x 1080p 60 (59.94p), while supporting both NTSC and PAL broadcast frame rates. The camera incorporates a Super 35mm-sized sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range and an ISO of up to 204,800. It supports EOS Standard, Wide DR, Canon Log, and allows you to set up to six custom picture settings to protect highlight and shadow detail.

The camera body is small in size, perfect for getting the shot from a hard-to-reach space. It features a digital teleconverter that can be set to provide 2x, 4x, or 8x zoom effect. With two HD/3G-SDI outputs and a single HDMI output, the camera incorporates a genlock-in for integrating this camera into a multi-camera shoot, as well as 2.5mm stereo mini jack and a RS-422 port for control. You can power the camera using 12 VDC by either the 2-pin Phoenix connector or the built-in 4-pin XLR connector.

• This small-box-sized camera is versatile and can fit into smaller spaces. You can use optional accessories to configure the camera for a variety of applications.
• This is an HD camera body capable of capturing 1920 x 1080 footage at 59.94P/59.94i/50.00P/50.00i/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P.
• Professional connectivity includes the HD/3G-SDI connectors and genlock input, allowing the camera to be easily integrated into a multi-camera workflow. The OSD is available on both the HDMI and the first SDI output.
• The camera features a built-in filter stack including a clear filter, an ND 1/8, and an ND 1/64, as well as an IR cut filter, this allows you to choose to use the IR cut filter much as you would choose from the built-in ND filters.
• The camera features built-in One-Shot AF, and Push Auto Iris. The One-Shot AF assists in focusing adjustment with a dedicated button. Focus status can be confirmed on an external monitor. Push Auto Iris automatically adjusts the aperture of the lens to quickly and easily maintain proper exposure, even in situations where lighting changes frequently.
• The locking cinema EF mount is compatible with EF mount lenses and provides a stronger attachment to the camera than a standard EF mount. The front of the camera features a 12-pin lens terminal enabling lens connectivity with EF mount CINE-SERVO lenses or 2/3" broadcast lenses with an optional third party adapter.
• Other calibration functions include auto black balance, color bar, test tone, assign buttons, peripheral illumination correction, focus limit, crop for EF-S Lens, scan reverse, flicker reduction, noise reduction, time display, hour meter.
• The camera supports custom picture settings for highlight and shadow detail protection. These settings include selections for EOS Standard, Wide DR, and Canon Log gamma. The camera also supports up to six custom scene settings.

Specifications

• Sensor: Super 35mm
• Pixels: Total: 4206 x 2340 (approximately 9.84 MP), Effective: 3840 x 2160 (approximately 8.29 MP)
• Output Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
• Color Filter System: RGB Bayer array
• Lens Port: Canon EF Cinema-Lock-type
• Interface (Inputs/Outputs): Outputs HD/3G-SDI: 2 (#1 with selectable OSD, #2 clean), HDMI: 1 (selectable OSD) Inputs Genlock: Black burst or Tri-Level reference, Mic: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (plug-in power mic supported), Remote Control A: 1 x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack (Canon unique protocol), Remote Control B: 1 x circular 8-pin connector (Canon unique protocol)
• Format: 3G-SDI Bit Depth: YCbCr422 10bits (effective bits: 8), 1920 x 1080p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98, 1920 x 1080i: 59.94/50, 1280 x 720p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98 HDMI Bit Depth: RGB444, YCbCr422, YCbCr444 (effective bits: 8 for each format), 1920 x 1080p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98, 1920 x 1080i: 59.94/50, 1280 x 720p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
• Exposure: Auto: Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND operating together (cannot set auto / manual separately), AE shift / AE response selectable, AGC limit can be set from 36dB to Off/75dB (3-dB intervals)
• Min Illumination: 0.015 lux or less (at 56dB, F1.2, 29.97P, 1/30 sec shutter)
• Shutter: Manual: 1/3 to 1/2000 (1/4 stops); 1/3 only at 23.98p, Auto: Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND operating together
• Iris: Manual: 1/2 stops (push auto iris can be set to an assign button), Auto: Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND operating together
• Gain: Manual: 0dB to 56dB @ 3dB intervals (approx. ISO 204,800 equivalent at 56dB), Auto: Iris, Gain, Shutter and ND operating together
• Built-in Filters: ND: 1/8 & 1/64 Built-in (auto or motorized manual), IR Cut Filter: On/Off (motorized manual)
• Focus Control: Manual focus (when used with RC-V100), One-Shot AF (used with assign button)
• White Balance: AWB (2,000K-15,000K), Daylight, Tungsten, Custom Set A, Custom Set B
• Power: Input: 11 to 17 VDC, Consumption: approximately 11 W (body only), Input Connectors: 1 x 4-pin XLR, 1 x 2-pin Phoenix
• Dimensions: 102 x 116 x 113 mm
• Weight: 1.0 kg