Sep 19 2024
Canon paved a huge break through in Digital Film Making by 5D series and continued its success stories with its C series cinema camera line up suitable for both film and as broadcast cameras.
Now it has a new cameras EOS C 400 and C 80 Digital Cinema Cameras with interesting features.
Ace Cinematographer Santosh Sivan ASC ISC shot his recent project Manorathangal with Canon C 70 camera and lauded its portability and its features.
SICA has already sent invites to its vast members regarding a launch event to happen this Sunday 22nd September at Prasad Lab theatre saligramam chennai.
Timing between 10 am to 3 pm.
Many cinematographers are expected to be present along with Veteran DOPs Pc Sreeram, Santosh Sivan and Ravi K Chandran.
Canon C 400 high lights
Highlights:
6K Full-Frame Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor
Full Frame, Super35, and Super16 Modes
6K at 60fps, DCI 4K/2K, UHD 4K at 120fps
Triple-Base ISO: 800, 3200, 12,800
PL Mount Adapter (available separately)
Advanced Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II
Internal recording: XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Internal Cinema RAW Light & XF-AVC recording options
Timecode, Genlock & Return Video ports
Compact body with Ethernet & Wi-Fi control
Features:
The C400 features a new 6K full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor, offering three native ISO levels (800, 3200, 12,800), which ensures exceptional performance across a wide range of lighting conditions.
The C400 is versatile, supporting Super35 and Super16 modes, while offering solo-shooter-friendly functions like Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II, built-in ND filters, and a compact, lightweight design.
It also supports internal recording in Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC, delivering flexibility for both professional cinematographers and filmmakers.
EOS C 80 camera has similar features of C400 and its compact design suitable for a drone or gimbal as it is for a tripod.
The launch event will showcase cameras and its features, closer look into the advantages of EOS C series cinema cameras, footage shot by Santosh Sivan will be screened at the venue.
Article drafted by
CJ Rajkumar
Author/ Cinematographer