Smallest and lightest cinema camera to date released alongside new Cine Servo lens

Canon EOS C50

Canon has launched its smallest and lightest cine camera to date, the EOS C50.

It includes a 7K full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 7 processor, which allow for internal RAW video recording at up to 7K 60P, and high frame rate recording at up to 4K 120P / 2K 180P. There is also the Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II. 

It is also the first Cinema EOS camera to offer open gate recording, which uses the entire area of the sensor for maximum resolution and flexibility to create both horizontal and vertical videos from the same shot. This is supported by its Simultaneous Crop Recording function, which automates this process. 

Key features of the EOS C50:

• High-resolution hybrid capability: 7K 60p internal RAW video recording, 32MP still photos

• Advanced 7K full-frame CMOS sensor with open gate video recording

• 7K oversampling for higher resolution 4K movies

• Dual Base ISO support (ISO 800/6400iv), with up to 15+ stops of dynamic range

• Flexible range of professional recording formats, including 12-bit Cinema RAW Light, Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3 and XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S

• Versatile, compact design with detachable handle unit and extensive rigging capability

• Native RF mount, compatible with mount adapter attachment for EF/PL lenses

• Two XLR audio inputs, Timecode terminal, HDMI OUT (Type-A), USB (Type-C), Multi-function shoe

• Dual slots for CFexpress and SD cards, enabling simultaneous recording of different formats to each card

The EOS C50 is compatible with Frame.io’s camera-to-cloud connectivity, and weighs just 670g. Its dimensions are 142 x 88 x 95 mm. 

For handling, the EOS C50 mounted either horizontally or vertically, with the display and menu settings automatically adjusting, and it boasts a detachable handle unit. It supports RF lenses, as well as EF/PL lenses with the optional Canon PL-RF Mount Adapter, and a selection of Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters. 

The EOS C50 will be available later this year, with a price of £3299.99 including VAT. 

In addition to the EOS C50, Canon has also revealed the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 Cine Servo lens. The most lightweight lens in Canon’s Cine Servo lineup, it has a removable servo unit so that it can be configured for live sports and events or cinema. It will be available with both RF and PL mount options, and include the e-Xs V Digital Drive Unit. 

Key features of the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1:

• Widest Canon Cine-Servo lens, with an 11-55 mm focal length and 100-degree angle of view

• Super 35mm lens with Full Frame support (via built-in 1.5x extender)

• Approx. 3kg in weight, providing comfortable on-the-shoulder shooting and extensive rigging flexibility

• Premium 8K HDR optical quality with 11-blade iris

• Removable, latest generation e-Xs V digital drive unit, featuring a high resolution 16-bit absolute value encoder with advanced servo control, focus breathing correction and improved ergonomics

• RF or PL mount communication with real-time metadata output, supporting virtual production systems and VFX workflows; RF mount also supports lens distortion correction and Canon’s advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system

• Versatile design for diverse broadcast and cinematic production

“With the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1’s diverse capability and balanced build, this super-wide 8K Cine-Servo lens offers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality, with mobility for broadcast professionals,” says Canon Europe’s product marketing specialist Mark Fensome. “Thanks to the built-in 1.5x Extender, this lens is highly versatile – either extending the range when used on a Super 35mm camera or enabling compatibility with Full Frame cameras. It delivers a shallow depth of field that lends a more cinematic look to live production and newsgathering, as well as high-end documentaries and dramas.”