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The Cyanview RCP allows you to control all types of Canon cameras.

Overview

The Cyanview RCP can control Canon camera over

  • IP — using the XC protocol
  • Remote-A 2.5mm TRS — most older cameras support the Remote A protocol
  • USB — Canon R5 only
note

Remote B is not supported as these cameras also have the Remote-A connector and the functions are identical.

IP control : PTZ

All Canon PTZ cameras except the CR-X500 are controlled over IP using the XC protocol. The Canon PTZ controller can be used at the same time as Cyanview-s RCPs

Canon CR-N500 remote control with Cyanview RCP

IP control : cine cameras

Canon XC remote control with Cyanview RCP

The Cyanview RCP controls all the Canon cameras which support the XC protocol

  • C400
  • C80
  • C300 Mk3
  • C500 Mk2
  • XF605
  • C70 (needs a firmware update)

Remote-A 2.5mm TRS jack

Canon Remote A control with Cyanview RCP

The Cyanview RCP controls all the Canon cameras that support the Remote A protocol

  • C100
  • C200
  • C300 Mk2
  • C500 Mk1
  • etc.

This list is not exhaustive

To check if your camera is compatible:

  • Navigate to Canon website
  • Click on Specifications
  • Scroll to IP Streaming & Control
  • Search for Canon XC Protocol supported in this block

If your camera is compatible with a RCV-100, it is compatible with the Cyanview RCP. Except that Cyanview RCP controls the cameras over IP and can control multiple cameras at the same time.

Example for the C200, on this link, you find this block:

Canon camera remote A control with Cyanview RCP

USB : Mirrorless

Canon R5 remote control with Cyanview RCP

This applies to the Canon R5 model only