Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the new EOS C80 cinema camera, with a native RF-mount and full-frame, back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, designed for filmmakers that require a full-featured camera in a compact body.
“The Canon EOS C80 camera features a 6K full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS sensor, with triple-base ISO, allowing the camera to deliver stunning imagery in a wide range of lighting conditions. The base ISOs of 800, 3200, and 12,800 maximize the full dynamic range of the camera,” according to the announcement.
The EOS C80 camera also features Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus, Dual Pixel AF II. The back-illuminated stacked sensor’s positioning is designed to offer enhanced light-capturing efficiency to widen the area of the sensor that can be used for autofocusing. The sensor also allows fast readout speed, as well as 4K image quality from 6K oversampling.
12-G SDI and a Variety of Interfaces
In addition to moving to a full-frame sensor, the EOS C80 camera has also stepped up from its predecessor by adding 12G-SDI output, which enables uncompressed transfer of video signal with a secure cable connection. The camera’s design includes a variety of other interfaces including HDMI, mini-XLR audio inputs, time code, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, and Ethernet. This internet connectivity enables the camera to be controlled remotely via Canon’s IP-based XC Protocol using Canon’s Remote Camera Control Application (available for free on the Canon USA Website), or Canon’s Multi-Camera Control App for iPhone (available for free on the App Store).
Compact Design
The compact and lightweight EOS C80 camera is designed for use on a drone, gimbal, tripod, or in any configuration where compact size and light weight are important.
The camera is ergonomically designed with a new, lightweight handle assembly. The Multi-function Shoe is located just above the LCD screen and the joystick controller provides easy control and menu navigation.
Recording Options
The EOS C80 camera is designed to record up to 6K 30P in Cinema RAW Light. Other recording options include Canon’s standard XF-AVC codec which can record in 10-bit 4:2:2 with oversampling from the 6K sensor, designed for rich detail and smooth imagery without the need for cropping the image from the sensor. Autofocus is enabled when recording in slow or fast motion at up to 4K 120P.
Additionally, the EOS C80 camera has two more recording codecs, XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S. These formats were first introduced with the EOS C400 camera and feature an easy-to-manage naming system and folder structure, while recording in the familiar MP4 format and preserving metadata.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon Cinema EOS C80 Full-Frame camera is scheduled to be available in November 2024 for an estimated retail price of $5,499.00. For more information, please visit www.usa.canon.com.
EOS C400 Firmware Update
The EOS C400 camera will receive a firmware update in in October of 2024 that will enable autofocus when recording in slow or fast motion at up to 4K 120P.
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