Canon releases EOS C400, a digital cinema camera with RF mount

On June 6, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the new CINEMA EOS system product EOS C400 movie camera for image production. EOS C400 combines high mobility and rich interfaces to achieve high-quality image performance in scenes such as film and television creation and live production. This model is planned to be launched in early September 2024.

Canon EOS C400 (with CN-R85mm T1.3 L F lens)

Canon EOS C400 is used with the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM lens for video shooting

EOS C400 continues the EOS C500 Mark II (on sale in December 2019) and EOS C300 Mark III (on June 2020) It takes the basic functions of the camera and improves them. It not only uses an RF mount, but also is equipped with a 6K full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensor, which can shoot high-quality images with shallow depth of field and beautiful background blur.

In addition, while having rich interfaces, it is compact and lightweight, and can be used in production scenarios such as movies and TV series. It can also bring a cinematic feel even in image production sites such as live broadcasts. Image performance.

Schematic diagram for on-site production

Uses RF mount to obtain rich image performance

EOS C400 It is the first high-end model of the CINEMA EOS system to adopt an RF mount. You can choose from a variety of RF lenses for creation based on image performance needs. Through the RF mount communication protocol, the device can achieve image quality improvement functions such as magnification chromatic aberration correction, peripheral light correction, and distortion correction in-camera. It can also output metadata required for virtual production, and is equipped with a second-generation full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF.

By installing the newly released mount adapter PL-RF (scheduled to be launched in early September 2024), the EOS C400 can also use PL mount lenses that are widely used in the image production industry. In addition, by attaching the optional EF mount adapter, the EOS C400 can effectively utilize EF mount lenses.

The newly developed bayonet adapter PL-RF

is equipped with a 6K full-frame image sensor to achieve 6K 60P RAW internal recording and 4K 120P recording

EOS C400 is the first model in the CINEMA EOS system to adopt a 6K full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensor. It also uses the DIGIC DV 7 image processor, which can achieve 6K 60P RAW and 4K 120P high frame rate video recording. In addition, the shooting image can achieve color restoration with natural tones from low-brightness areas to high-brightness areas. With the addition of three basic sensitivity modes (ISO800, ISO3200, ISO12800), the noise in the dark parts of the picture can also be further reduced, and it can pass 6K Supersampling enables 4:2:2 10-bit high-definition recording.

ISO range that can be set in three basic sensitivity modes (Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3, RAW shooting)

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The second-generation full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF further improves focusing performance

The second-generation full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF equipped with the EOS C400 achieves excellent tracking performance High-speed, high-precision and wider-area autofocus performance. When used with some compatible lenses, the focus area can cover a maximum of approximately 100% × 100% (horizontal × vertical) of the image sensor while maintaining tracking.

By using the deep learning algorithm EOS iTR AF , dog) detection function.

Operation interface and new video format that can adapt to a wider range of work scenarios

While achieving a small and lightweight body, EOS C400 is also equipped with GENLOCK/SYNC/feedback terminals With abundant interfaces such as Ethernet terminals, it can be used for on-site production and other applications without the need for expansion units. The TALLY function can display whether the image being shot is a live broadcast, and can confirm the return signal of the current live broadcast image on the monitor and other functions required for EFP (Electronic Field Production, electronic field production) cameras.

EOS C400 also supports Canon’s new video formats XF-HEVC S and XF-AVC S. This format supports encapsulation in MP4 files while retaining the metadata of existing video formats XF-HEVC and XF-AVC. . In addition, by displaying the shooting date and reel number in the file name, file management becomes easy even in shooting locations where multiple devices are used, improving workflow efficiency.

Product name

Estimated sales time

EOS C400

Early September 2024

CINEMA EOS System Digital Cinema Camera Series

Canon has enriched the CINEMA EOS movie camera series by launching the EOS C400 with RF mount, and further strengthened its full-series layout strategy to meet the needs of various shooting styles. From video production such as movies and TV series that pursue high-quality images, to reporting and on-site production that value mobility, we meet the wide range of needs of professionals and contribute to the development of video culture.

Product Model

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EOS C500 Mark II

(December 2019 Listed)

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EOS C300 Mark III

(Available in June 2020)

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EOS C70

(available in November 2020)

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EOS R5 C

(available in March 2022)

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EOS C400

(expected to be available in early September 2024)

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