Canon announces the EOS C50 camera, a compact, full-featured camera that includes Canon's newly developed 7K full frame CMOS sensor with 3:2 open gate internal recording capabilities, 4K/120P and Cinema RAW Light up to 7K/60P. The EOS C50 features Canon’s next-generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, simultaneous 2K crop recording, built-in Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration, and supports XC protocol which allows for remote control over IP via Wi-Fi or a compatible third-party USB-C ethernet adapter. The included detachable top handle adds two full-size XLR audio inputs, a start-stop button, and a zoom rocker. In addition, this camera can capture 32MP still images in Photo mode.
“The EOS C50 seamlessly integrates into almost any production environment, delivering flexibility and outstanding image quality in a package that practically fits in the palm of your hand,” according to the announcement.
Newly Developed 7K Full Frame CMOS Sensor
The EOS C50’s newly developed 7K full-frame CMOS sensor is designed for exceptionally low noise for a wide variety of lighting situations and to maximize the camera’s full dynamic range. The high resolution and realism of 7K are designed for richer creative expression as well as greater flexibility in workflows, including oversampled 4K 60P.
Full Frame 3:2 “Open Gate” Sensor Mode
The EOS C50 is the first Cinema EOS camera to feature open gate recording options, utilizing the full dimensions of the sensor. By selecting Full Frame 3:2 from the Sensor Mode section of the main menu, users can shoot using the full area of the sensor and then use that information in post to crop and re-frame footage to the aspect ratio of choice. This is especially valuable when shooting with full-frame anamorphic lenses.
Support for Anamorphic Lens Desqueeze
Anamorphic lenses have an elongated rear element that makes it possible to utilize flare and bokeh effects that cannot be achieved with ordinary lenses. The EOS C50 provides desqueeze magnification options including OFF/2x/1.8x/1.5x/1.3x.
Dual Base ISO
The full-frame 7K sensor of the EOS C50 offers dual base ISO, which allows the camera to deliver “stunning imagery in a wide range of lighting conditions,” according to the release. “With base ISOs of 800 and 6400 in Canon Log 2, you will be able to maximize the full dynamic range of the sensor in almost any shooting scenario. The camera also features Auto Selection, which automatically switches from one of the two base ISO levels to another level while maintaining the dynamic range.”
7K 60P Internal RAW Recording and 4K 120P High Frame Rate Recording
The EOS C50 is designed to record up to 7K 60P Cinema RAW Light with an additional three 12-bit Cinema RAW Light recording modes: HQ, ST and LT.
Other recording options include Canon’s standard XF-AVC codec which can record in 10-bit 4:2:2, designed to create rich detail and smooth imagery at frame rates up to 120P, without cropping the image from the sensor. For slow or fast motion recording, the EOS C50 can support up to 4K 120P and 2K 180P.
Additionally, the C50 features the XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S recording codecs. These formats feature an intuitive naming system and folder structure, while recording in the familiar MP4 format and preserving metadata.
High Frame Rate Recording with Auto Focus and Subject Detection
The camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II enables users to keep subjects in focus during slow or fast shooting at speeds up to 4K/120P or 2K/150P.
Simultaneous Crop Recording
“When shooting for social media, it allows for simultaneous crop recording when shooting in 4K DCI or UHD, allowing users to record at their chosen aspect ratio while also recording a cropped portion of the frame in 2K,” the announcement states. “When shooting in simultaneous crop mode, you have up to three format options, depending on your shooting mode: 9:17, 9:16, or 1:1. This will help to reduce turnaround time when formatting videos for different deliverables.”
Other Features Include:
- Dual Card Slots
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Vertical Shooting UI
- Detachable Handle with Built-in XLR Inputs, REC and Zoom Control
- Variety of Interfaces
- Ethernet, and Wi-Fi Control
- Adobe Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud Integration
- Virtual Production Support
- Mount Adapter PL-RF with Cooke/i Technology Compatibility
- Full-featured Mirrorless Photo Mode with Dedicated Menu and UI
For more details, visit Canon EOS C50.
