Canon CR-N400 4K 12G-SDI PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Black)

Canon CR-N400 4K 12G-SDI PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom

The Canon CR-N400 4K PTZ Camera delivers professional 4K video, smooth remote camera control, and flexible connectivity for broadcast, live streaming, houses of worship, education, corporate events, sports, and other professional productions. With a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV 7 processor, 20x optical zoom, Hybrid AF, optical image stabilization, and 4K 60p output, the CR-N400 provides detailed and reliable video. In addition, its 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, NDI HX2, SRT, USB, and IP connectivity make it easy to integrate into modern production workflows.

Key Features of the Canon CR-N400 PTZ Camera

• 4K 60p video from a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor
• 20x optical zoom with up to 40x Advanced Zoom in Full HD
• Hybrid Auto Focus with Face, Eye, and Head Detection
• Optical Image Stabilization for steady images
• 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP video output
• Built-in NDI HX2 and SRT with adaptive bitrate support
• PoE++ connectivity for power, video, control, and tally over a single network cable
• Canon color science with Canon Log 3, Wide DR, HDR, HLG, PQ, EOS Standard, and Neutral modes
• Auto Tracking Lite included for smooth subject tracking
• FreeD support for AR/VR and virtual production workflows
• Genlock and Time Code for professional multi-camera production
• Dual XLR and 3.5mm audio inputs
• RTMP/RTMPS, RTSP/RTP, and Canon XC protocol support
• Vertical crop and two-area crop functions for flexible content creation
• USB Video Class (UVC) support for web conferencing and streaming
• Compatible with Canon remote camera and multi-camera control applications

Professional 4K Image Quality

The Canon CR-N400 combines a 1/2.3-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor with Canon's DIGIC DV 7 image processor. As a result, the camera delivers detailed 4K video with accurate color and responsive performance. Furthermore, the sensor supports 4K UHD video at up to 60p, making the CR-N400 a strong choice for live production, broadcast, streaming, and event video.

Because Canon's image processing is designed for professional video workflows, the CR-N400 also provides several picture options. For example, users can select Canon Log 3, Wide Dynamic Range, HDR HLG, HDR PQ, EOS Standard, or Neutral modes. Therefore, the camera can be matched to a wide range of production styles and other Canon cameras.

20x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization

The CR-N400 features a 20x optical zoom lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal range of approximately 29.3mm to 601mm. In Full HD, the camera can also provide up to 40x Advanced Zoom. Therefore, operators can capture both wide shots and detailed close-ups without moving the camera.

In addition, Canon's Optical Image Stabilization helps maintain steady images when the camera is zoomed in. This is especially useful for presentations, worship services, lectures, performances, sporting events, and other productions where stable framing is important.

Fast and Accurate Hybrid Auto Focus

The Canon CR-N400 uses Hybrid Auto Focus, combining contrast-detection AF with high-speed phase-detection AF. As a result, the camera can acquire focus quickly and maintain accurate focus during live production.

Moreover, Face, Eye, and Head Detection helps the camera identify subjects and maintain focus as they move. This makes the CR-N400 particularly useful for presenters, speakers, performers, educators, and other moving subjects.

Smooth PTZ Camera Movement

The CR-N400 is designed for precise remote operation. Its pan and tilt system provides smooth movement with variable speeds from 0.1° to 100° per second, while presets can reach up to 200° per second for pan and 180° per second for tilt.

Therefore, operators can create slow, cinematic camera movements or quickly recall preset positions during a live production. Preset thumbnails and recorded trace movements also make it easier to identify and recall specific shots.

Professional 12G-SDI, HDMI, and IP Connectivity

The CR-N400 offers a wide range of professional video connections. In particular, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, and IP video output provide flexible options for connecting the camera to switchers, production systems, encoders, displays, and streaming equipment.

Additionally, the camera supports PoE++, allowing power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable. This can simplify installation while reducing the number of cables required at each camera position.

For network production, the CR-N400 includes NDI HX2 and SRT. It also supports RTMP/RTMPS and RTSP/RTP streaming protocols. As a result, the camera can fit into a variety of IP-based broadcast and live streaming workflows.

NDI HX2 and SRT for IP Video Production

Built-in NDI HX2 allows the CR-N400 to send video and audio over an IP network while also providing network-based camera control. Furthermore, SRT with adaptive bitrate support helps support reliable video transmission across IP networks.

Because the camera supports multiple IP protocols, it can be used for productions that rely on networked video rather than traditional SDI-only workflows.

Auto Tracking Lite Included

The Canon CR-N400 includes Auto Tracking Lite, which provides automatic subject tracking without requiring a separate computer for the tracking process. The camera can track a presenter or other selected subject while using its pan, tilt, and zoom functions to maintain the shot.

For productions that require more advanced tracking customization, Canon also offers a paid Auto Tracking Application. Therefore, users can start with Auto Tracking Lite and expand the camera's capabilities when their production needs grow.

HDR and Canon Color Options

The CR-N400 supports HDR recording through HLG and PQ formats. In addition, Canon Log 3 and Wide Dynamic Range provide additional options for capturing and matching images in professional production environments.

This flexibility makes the CR-N400 suitable for productions that need consistent color across multiple cameras or that require additional control during post-production.

Dual XLR Audio and Professional Synchronization

The CR-N400 includes dual XLR audio inputs as well as a 3.5mm audio input. Therefore, users can connect professional microphones and other audio sources directly to the camera.

For multi-camera productions, the camera also provides Genlock and Time Code support. As a result, it can be integrated into more advanced broadcast and live production environments where accurate synchronization is important.

Crop and Vertical Video Functions

The CR-N400 includes flexible cropping tools that can help production teams create multiple shots from a single camera. Users can select up to two crop areas in Full HD and output the cropped video through SDI, HDMI, or IP.

In addition, the vertical crop mode creates a 9:16 video feed for social media and vertical content. Therefore, the CR-N400 can support both traditional 16:9 production and modern vertical video workflows.

FreeD for AR, VR, and Virtual Production

For virtual production and augmented reality workflows, the CR-N400 supports FreeD camera tracking data. It can also support multiple FreeD destinations. As a result, the camera can integrate into compatible AR, VR, and virtual production environments.

USB Webcam and Web Conferencing Support

The CR-N400 supports USB Video Class (UVC), allowing it to function as a professional webcam when connected to a computer. It can provide Full HD video at up to 60 fps for web conferencing and online presentations.

Therefore, organizations can use the same PTZ camera for live production, streaming, meetings, lectures, and web conferencing.

Remote Camera Control

Canon provides several tools for remote camera operation and management. The Remote Camera Control Application can control up to 20 PTZ and professional video cameras over IP. Operators can preview multiple cameras while adjusting pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and exposure.

Additionally, the Multi-Camera Management Application can monitor and manage up to 200 cameras from a PC. It supports tasks such as multi-view monitoring, device registration, backup, and firmware updates.

The free Canon Multi-Camera Control App also allows users to control compatible Canon PTZ cameras, Cinema EOS cameras, and XF605 camcorders from an iPhone or iPad.

Easy Integration for Professional Productions

The Canon CR-N400 supports Canon XC Protocol, standard serial and IP control, and a variety of third-party control options. Therefore, it can integrate into many existing production environments.

With 12G-SDI, HDMI, NDI HX2, SRT, PoE++, FreeD, USB, Genlock, Time Code, and professional audio connections, the CR-N400 provides the flexibility needed for modern video production.

Ideal Applications for the Canon CR-N400

The Canon CR-N400 4K PTZ camera is well suited for:

• Broadcast and television production
• Live streaming and webcasting
• Houses of worship
• Education and lecture capture
• Corporate events and presentations
• Sports production
• Performing arts and events
• Government and institutional video
• Multi-camera productions
• AR, VR, and virtual production
• Web conferencing
• Social media and vertical video production

Why Choose the Canon CR-N400?

The Canon CR-N400 4K PTZ camera combines professional image quality, powerful optical zoom, accurate autofocus, smooth PTZ movement, and extensive connectivity in one flexible camera. Most importantly, it supports both traditional SDI workflows and modern IP-based production.

Whether you need a PTZ camera for broadcast, live streaming, worship, education, corporate video, sports, or events, the CR-N400 provides the tools needed to build a reliable and scalable production system.

Camera

• Image Sensor : /2.3-inch, CMOS (single board) 
• Total pixels: approx. 21.14 megapixels 
  • 29.97/25.00/23.98 Hz effective pixels: approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160) 
  • 59.94/50.00 Hz effective pixels: approx. 7.88 megapixels (3744 x 2104) 
• Lens: 
  • f=3.67 – 73.4 mm, F/1.8 – 2.8, 20x optical zoom, 8-bladed iris diaphragm
  • 59.94/50 Hz 35mm equivalent focal length: approx. 30mm (W) – 616 mm (T) 
  • 29.97/25.00/23.98 Hz 35mm equivalent focal length: approx. 29.3mm (W) – 601 mm (T) 
• Zoom
  • Optical: 20x
  • Digital: 20x
  • Advanced Zoom (Full HD): 40x
• Lens Configuration: 10 groups of 12 lenses (two aspherical lenses used)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1 cm at wide end, 60 cm across entire zooming range
• Angle of View: 59.94/50.00 Hz Horizontal: 63.3 (W) – 3.5° (T) - Vertical: 38.9° (W) – 2.0° (T) 
• 29.97/25.00/23.98 Hz Horizontal: 65.6 (W) – 3.6° (T) - Vertical: 39.8° (W) – 2.0° (T)
• Shutter Speed: 1/3 – 1/2000 sec. (specific values depend on the frame frequency)
• Iris: Manual/Automatic aperture
• Gain: 0.0 db - 36.0 db
• ND Filter: Built-in (1/8 at maximum, gradation ND), motor operated
• 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
• Focus mode: 
  • Manual
  • Continuous AF
  • Face Detection & Tracking
  • Face only AF
  • Eye Detection.
• AF type: Hybrid AF, Contrast AF
• Gamma: BT.709 Wide DR, BT.709 Standard, Canon Log 3, Canon 709, HDR (PQ), HDR(HLG)
• Image Stabilizer: Optical
• Min. Subject Illumination: 
  • Frame frequency 59.94/29.97 Hz: 
  • Approx. 3 lux (at shutter speed 1/60 sec, frame rate 59.94P, gain 30.0 dB)
  • Approx. 1.5 (at shutter speed 1/30 sec, frame rate 59.94P, gain 30.0 dB)
  • Frame frequency 50.00/25.00 Hz: 
  • Approx. 2.5 lux (at shutter speed 1/50 sec, frame rate 50.00P, gain 30 dB)
  • Approx. 1.3 lux (at shutter speed 1/25 sec, frame rate 50.00P, gain 21 dB) 
  • *All of the above are when high sensitivity mode is set to On
• Pan and Tilt 
  • Pan operation range: Horizontal ±170°
  • Pan operation speed: 0.1° – 100°/sec. (Up to 200°/sec. with presets)
  • Tilt operation range: Vertical -30° – +100° 
  • Tilt operation speed: 0.1° – 100°/sec. (Up to 180°/sec. with presets

Video Output Format

• 3G-SDI:
  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50.00P/50.00i/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 1280 x 720: 59.94p/50.00P (4:2:2 10bit)
• 12G-SDI:
  • 3840 x 2160: 59.94P/50.00P/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50.00P/50.00i/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 1280 x 720: 59.94p/50.00P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 720 x 576: 50.00i (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 720 x 480: 59.94i (4:2:2 10bit)
• HDMI:
  • 3840 x 2160: 59.94P/50.00P/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94P/59.94i/50.00P/50.00i/29.97P/25.00P/23.98P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 1280 x 720: 59.94p/50.00P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 720x576: 50.00P (4:2:2 10bit)
  • 720x480: 59.94P (4:2:2 10bit)
• IP:
  • 3840 x 2160: 59.94fps, 50.00fps, 29.97 fps, 25.00fps, 23.98fps, 14.99 fps, 12.50fps, 11.99fps, 
  • 5.99fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
  • 1920 x 1080: 59.94fps, 50.00fps, 29.97 fps, 25.00fps, 23.98fps, 14.99 fps, 12.50fps, 11.99fps, 
  • 5.99fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
  • 1280 x 720: 59.94fps, 50.00fps, 29.97 fps, 25.00fps, 23.98fps, 14.99 fps, 12.50fps, 11.99fps, 
  • 5.99fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
  • 640 x 360: 59.94fps, 50.00fps, 29.97 fps, 25.00fps, 23.98fps, 14.99 fps, 12.50fps, 11.99fps, 
  • 5.99fps, 5.00 fps (4:2:0 8 bit)
• Supported Video and Control Protocols: Protocol: XC Protocol, RTSP/RTP, NDI HX2, RTMP/RTMPS, Standard Communication (Serial),  Standard Communication (IP), FreeD, SRT
• Number of Presets Max. 100 (including home position)

Interface

• Communication Control: LAN, Wi-Fi, Serial, IR, USB
• Network Terminal: LAN x 1, RJ45, 1000Base-T
• 12G/3G-SDI OUT Terminal 
  • BNC jack x1 12GSDI & x1 3G-SDI, 0.8 Vp-p/75 Ω
  • SMPTE ST 259, SMPTE ST 292, SMPTE ST 424/425, SMPTE ST2081, SMPTE ST 2082, SMPTE ST 
  • 272, SMPTE ST 299 compliant
  • Embedded audio, Time code (VITC/LTC)
• GEN-LOCK Terminal BNC jack x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω
• Time Code Terminal BNC jack x 1, 1.3 Vp-p/50 Ω or less
• HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI connector x 1, output only
• RS-422 Terminal RJ45 connector x 1
• Audio Input 1 / Input 2 Terminals 
  • INPUT (3-pin jack) (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets, balanced
  • Sensitivity (MIC): -60 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ/Att.: 20 dB
  • Sensitivity (LINE): +4 dBu (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
  • Supply Voltage: 48 V DC (Bias resistance: 6.8 kΩ
• 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 kΩ or more/Att.: 20 dB
  • Sensitivity (LINE): -12 dBV (Manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)/1 kΩ or more
  • Supply Voltage: 2.4 V DC (Bias resistance: 2.2 kΩ)
• Media Slot: SD Card x1, future expansion

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 (IEEE802.3bt compliant) 
• External power source: 12 V DC Terminal
• Power Consumption: 
  • PoE++ Input: Approx. 34.4 W max. (body only)
  • DC Input: Approx. 33.8 W max. (body only)
• Quietness: NC35 or lower
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 176 x 220 x 194 mm (6.93 x 8.66 x 7.64 in.) (excluding protrusions)
• Weight: Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lb.) (body only)
• Supported Controllers 
  • Hardware: RC-IP100, RC-IP1000
  • Software: Remote Camera Control Application, Mulit-Camera Control Application, Multi-Camera 
  • Management Application, Camera Search tool

• Canon CR-N400 PTZ Camera
• IR Remote Control
• Mounting Bracket with Screw
• Safety Wire with Screw
• Camera-to-Mount Safety Wire with Screw
• IR Remote Controller
• 2 x AAA Battery
• AC Adapter
• Power Cable
• Warranty: Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty