<p>All Canon DSLRs, including 600D use the same video codec: </p>

<ul>
<li><em>Codec</em>: MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC / H.264</li>
<li><em>Profile</em>: Baseline</li>
<li><em>Level</em>: 5.0</li>
<li><em>Bitrate mode</em>: CBR ± 40 Mbit/s maximum average</li>
<li><em>PAL</em>: 1080p25, 1080p24, 720p50, 480p50</li>
<li><em>NTSC</em>: 1080p30, 1080p24, 720p60, 480p60 </li>
<li><em>Colorspace</em>: 8-bit YUV 4:2:0 Rec. 709</li>
</ul>

<p>Many of the higher-end models have an additional <strong>All-I mode</strong>:</p>

<ul>
<li><em>Profile</em>: High (without CABAC)</li>
<li><em>Level</em>: 5.1</li>
<li><em>Bitrate mode</em>: VBR ± 100 Mbit/s maximum average</li>
</ul>

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2014-02-25T07:13:59.960Z
It isn't low end DSLRs it is all DSLRs - whether you buy a 700D or a 5D MK III/1D X.
THe cnema 1D may be an exception and video cameras aren't DSLRs.
DetlevCM
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2014-02-25T08:10:29.317Z
You are right, I'll correct that
Duvrai
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2014-02-25T08:13:54.117Z
Duvrai
<p>I can just copy my answer from the comment:</p>

<p>Canon SLRs encode video using h.264 - use of Magic Lantern will give you control over the bitrate which is not available by default.
The standard Canon codec is available on any spec sheet for Canon cameras - such as the 700D or 5D MK III (my 5D MK II also uses h.264)</p>

<p>Go to Specifications -> file type for the codec information.</p>

<p>Source 1: <a href="http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_III/index.aspx#p-specification13" rel="nofollow">http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_III/index.aspx#p-specification13</a></p>

<p>Source 2:
<a href="http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_700D/index.aspx#p-specification13" rel="nofollow">http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_700D/index.aspx#p-specification13</a></p>

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DetlevCM
<p>I need to know the name of the codec?
They have the file extension of .mov  but i need to know what codec that is.</p>

<p>What is the video codec name of videos made through the Canon 600d DSLR?</p>

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What is the video codec name of videos made through the Canon 600d DSLR
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# What is the video codec name of videos made through the Canon 600d DSLR

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-02-24)

I need to know the name of the codec?
They have the file extension of .mov but i need to know what codec that is.

What is the video codec name of videos made through the Canon 600d DSLR?

**Tags:** dslr, video


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-02-25. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

All Canon DSLRs, including 600D use the same video codec:

* *Codec*: MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC / H.264
* *Profile*: Baseline
* *Level*: 5.0
* *Bitrate mode*: CBR ± 40 Mbit/s maximum average
* *PAL*: 1080p25, 1080p24, 720p50, 480p50
* *NTSC*: 1080p30, 1080p24, 720p60, 480p60
* *Colorspace*: 8-bit YUV 4:2:0 Rec. 709

Many of the higher-end models have an additional **All-I mode**:

* *Profile*: High (without CABAC)
* *Level*: 5.1
* *Bitrate mode*: VBR ± 100 Mbit/s maximum average

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: It isn't low end DSLRs it is all DSLRs - whether you buy a 700D or a 5D MK III/1D X. THe cnema 1D may be an exception and video cameras aren't DSLRs.  
> **username_1**: You are right, I'll correct that  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-02-24. Score: 1

I can just copy my answer from the comment:

Canon SLRs encode video using h.264 - use of Magic Lantern will give you control over the bitrate which is not available by default.
The standard Canon codec is available on any spec sheet for Canon cameras - such as the 700D or 5D MK III (my 5D MK II also uses h.264)

Go to Specifications -> file type for the codec information.

Source 1: <http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_5D_Mark_III/index.aspx#p-specification13>

Source 2:
<http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_700D/index.aspx#p-specification13>


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