Canon CR-N500 Professional 4K NDI HX2 PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom (Black)

The Canon CR-N500 Professional 4K NDI HX2 PTZ Camera (Black) is engineered for professional broadcast, live production, corporate AV, houses of worship, education, and remote production environments where image quality, reliable IP workflows, and precise camera control are essential. Built around a large 1-inch CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC DV6 image processor, it delivers exceptionally clean UHD 4K video with excellent low-light performance, wide dynamic range, and accurate color reproduction that integrates seamlessly into multicamera productions.

A 15x optical zoom lens provides a versatile 25.5 to 382.5 mm full-frame equivalent focal range, allowing operators to capture everything from wide establishing shots to tight close-ups without sacrificing image quality. Canon Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus, Face Detection, and Face Tracking maintain fast, reliable focus even while panning, tilting, or zooming, making the camera ideal for live events where subjects are constantly moving.

Designed for modern IP production, the CR-N500 includes built-in NDI HX2 support with no additional license required. Video, embedded audio, tally, camera control, and PoE+ power can all travel over a single Ethernet connection, simplifying installation while reducing cable infrastructure. The camera also supports RTMP, RTP, RTSP, Canon XC Protocol, VISCA over IP, and RS-422 serial control, making it compatible with a wide range of broadcast automation systems, PTZ controllers, and streaming platforms.

For traditional broadcast facilities, the camera provides simultaneous HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs with embedded audio, allowing straightforward integration into production switchers, video routers, recorders, and monitoring systems. Genlock support enables precise synchronization across multicamera productions, ensuring frame-accurate operation during live broadcasts and studio workflows.

Professional audio integration is equally comprehensive. Dual XLR microphone inputs and a 3.5 mm stereo input support external microphones and audio mixers, while embedded audio is available through HDMI, SDI, NDI HX2, and IP streaming outputs. This eliminates the need for separate audio embedding hardware and streamlines system design.

Image customization tools include Canon Log 3, Wide DR Gamma, Custom Picture profiles, built-in neutral density filters, optical image stabilization, and multiple scene presets. These features allow broadcast engineers and camera operators to match other Canon Cinema EOS and XF-series cameras while maintaining consistent color across complex multicamera productions.

Remote operation is supported through Canon's RC-IP100 controller, Canon Remote Camera Control software, web browser configuration, Wi-Fi, infrared remote control, and IP-based management tools capable of controlling large camera deployments. Whether installed in a television studio, lecture hall, sports venue, government facility, or live event production, the CR-N500 provides the flexibility required for both permanently installed and portable broadcast systems.

Overall, the Canon CR-N500 combines broadcast-quality imaging, integrated NDI HX2 connectivity, professional audio interfaces, flexible control protocols, and dependable PTZ performance into a single production-ready camera that fits seamlessly into both SDI-based and IP-based workflows.