The CR-N350 BK is the black finish of Canon's CR-N350 4K PTZ camera, which Canon also makes in white. Canon positions this remotely operated camera as the step up from the CR-N300, for lectures, corporate communications and hybrid events. The CR-N350 connects over 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP and USB-C, and its 40x Advanced Zoom suits large venues and auditoriums.

4K and HDR

The camera's 1/2.3-type CMOS sensor works with the DIGIC DV7 processor to output 4K UHD in 4:2:2 10-bit. HDR imaging is offered, with Canon Log 3 and Wide DR as gamma options.

Several feeds from one camera

Region of Interest cropping lets a single CR-N350 produce three video feeds up to Full HD. The camera can also stream widescreen and vertical formats at the same time, which Canon pitches at hybrid events, social platforms and live commerce.

Reach and auto tracking

The 20x optical zoom lens runs from 3.67 to 73.4 mm at f/1.8 to 2.8, and Advanced Zoom takes it to 40x in Full HD. Autofocus works with face and eye detection and tracking, and Canon says the enhanced pan/tilt drive unit keeps presenters framed even when they turn away. Auto Tracking App RA-AT001 (Lite) comes pre-installed with the latest firmware; the full RA-AT001 licence and an Auto Loop app are paid extras.

Outputs, control and power

3G-SDI carries up to 1920 x 1080 at 59.94P in 4:2:2 10-bit, and USB-C turns the CR-N350 into a UVC camera up to Full HD 30p, with no drivers needed. Audio comes in through a 3.5 mm mic input with plug-in power. NDI|HX2, SRT, FreeD, RTP/RTSP, RTMP/RTMPS, Canon XC and Standard Communication cover streaming and control, and the camera takes commands over LAN, Wi-Fi, serial or IR, with up to 100 presets. Power comes over PoE++ through the LAN connector or from the included AC adaptor, and the body weighs approximately 3.0 kg. The CR-N400 is the model with 12G-SDI.