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Will the C400's USB-C LCD monitor be compatible with the R5C?

TyHarper
Apprentice

Hey all,

Just learned that the C400's LCD monitor connects via USB-C. Given that the R5C uses the same Cinema OS as the C400 and other cams in the C-line - it seems like it wouldn't be much of a stretch for it to be compatible with the R5C. Canon has already set a compatibility precedent with its LM-V1 monitors that can be used with the C200, C300 MKII/MKII, etc. Being able to use tap focus on a monitor I could move/mount to my gimbal or elsewhere would be a gamechanger for R5C users - and a win/win for Canon.

Any thoughts on whether this seems plausible or what I might be missing would be appreciated!

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

Greetings,

My initial thoughts are no, due to power.  

This is the cable it uses.  

Shop Canon Pro Monitor Cable MC-5U | Canon U.S.A, Inc.

 

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


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Actually did a bit more digging into this and saw on page 123 of the R5C video manual where it seems to confirm that its USB-C port is capable of outputting video at up to 8K 30p (which I did not know!). Also both the R5C and C400's USB-C port are USB 3.2 Gen1. If powering is the one issue tho, I'm wondering if a USB-C splitter could solve that? Either way, saw this pic of the C400 with the new monitor mounted on the side of the RS3 Pro and signed a bit bcuz that is exactly the scenario I would want it for, lol!
 
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