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The new Canon EOS C50 includes high frame rates, open gate recording and advanced connectivity in a lightweight body C anon has expanded its range for filmmakers and content creators through the £3299/$3899 EOS C50. A compact, full-frame RF mount hybrid camera, it offers high-end cinematic performance thanks to internal Baby Cinema EOS packs 7K Raw power
with anamorphic lenses, open gate also provides a traditional Cinemascope super- wide image. Simultaneous crop recording allows the recording of a full-frame master image while also capturing a cropped vertical or square version for fast social media delivery. Depending on the mode, the camera switches between the familiar Cinema EOS interface and the EOS R-style photo menu. Autofocus is powered by Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, offering reliable subject detection and tracking across people, animals and birds. Creators can fine-tune AF speed and responsiveness, and even choose which eye to prioritise to suit the subject. The C50 is highly portable and rig- friendly with multiple mounting points. It can be used in horizontal or vertical orientation with the menus and display automatically adapting. A detachable top handle adds XLR audio controls, a zoom rocker and record button for camcorder-style handling. For high-quality sound, the handle features dual three-pin XLR inputs for pro-grade audio capture. The C50 supports Canon’s full range of RF lenses natively, but the optional PL-RF adapter allows industry-standard PL glass to be used. EF lenses are also supported via Canon’s EF-RF adapters. The C50 is loaded with connectivity options to suit most workflows. Along with XLR audio inputs, it also has HDMI Type A, USB-C, Timecode I/O and a mic terminal. Dual card slots support one SD and one CFexpress Type B card, allowing simultaneous capture of different formats and proxies. For live streaming, the C50 is able to support UVC/UAC output up to 60p over USB. Remote control is possible via Canon’s XC Protocol, either from a smartphone app or the RC-IP1000 remote
Raw codecs and open gate recording. The C50 is the smallest Cinema EOS camera to date, designed to integrate into a variety of productions, from solo run- and-gun shooters to major multicamera shoots. Its portable, modular body hides some heavyweight technology, with a brand-new 7K full-frame CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s Digic DV7 processor for high image quality in both video and stills. Filmmakers can capture Raw video at up to 7K/60p, 4K/120p or 2K/180p, while photographers will benefit from 32-megapixel stills. A first for Canon’s cinema range, the C50 supports open gate recording – something even Canon insiders thought would never happen. Shooting in the new 3:2 full-frame sensor mode uses the entire imaging area, making it easier to reframe in post or produce multiple outputs, from horizontal cinematic footage to vertical formats for social media. When paired
panel. Files can be shared directly with clients via Wi-Fi or Canon’s Content Transfer Professional app. More than that, Canon has also extended its Adobe Frame.io Camera to Cloud partnership to the new model. Proxy files can now be uploaded to the cloud in real time, streamlining collaboration between production and post. The EOS C50 takes inspiration from the popular EOS R5 C but raises the bar in terms of flexibility and workflow options – at the cost of 8K capture. Canon is also promising free firmware updates for other Cinema EOS models, adding features such as open gate Raw recording to the EOS C400 and enhanced focus tools for the C80, R5 C and C70. canon.co.uk
READY FOR HOLLYWOOD The EOS C50 can be matched to a cine prime and XLR top handle for big productions
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