Canon has expanded the Cinema EOS System by launching the 4K cinema camera and four compact EF Cinema Lenses. The EOS C500, the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S/SP and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S/SP join the new EOS C100 and EOS C300, offering a range of different configurations. With the new entry-level EOS C100 and the […]
Canon has expanded the Cinema EOS System by launching the 4K cinema camera and four compact EF Cinema Lenses.
The EOS C500, the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S/SP and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S/SP join the new EOS C100 and EOS C300, offering a range of different configurations.
With the new entry-level EOS C100 and the 4K EOS C500, the system has grown to meet a range of production requirements for users of all levels. Additionally Canons new cine zoom lenses claim to provide enhanced performance in EF and PL variants, offering compatibility with most cameras in production today.
Canon has launched the EOS C500, a new digital cinema camera capable of 4Kresolution (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) video output. Designed for motion picture and high resolution digital production industries, the EOS C500 offers the ability to output 4Kresolution images as RAW data for recording using an external device.
The cameras uncompressed 4K output also allows the potential of Canons expanding range of 4K-resolution EF Cinema Lenses, while an EF mount with Cinema Lock makes it easier for operators to switch lenses during shooting.
As well as uncompressed 4K footage, the EOS C500 supports 12-bit or 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 output signals for 2K (2048 x 1080 pixels) or Full HD off-board recording, delivering rich colour and high compatibility with image processes such as chroma key positioning. The camera also supports frame rates up to 120p in both 4K and 2K modes, providing enhanced creative flexibility for high-speed (slow motion) video capture.
The inclusion of Canon Log Gamma delivers the quality video and wide exposure latitude used by professional cinematographers. The availability of a PL mount variant provides support for industry-standard lenses, while the EF mount model is the first Cinema EOS camera to feature a modified EF mount with Cinema Lock. Designed as a result of user feedback, EF mount with Cinema Lock has been developed to make it simpler to swap lenses mid-shoot. Instead of the user having to rotate the lens, the new mount rotates to lock lenses into place providing easier operation during studio and field-based shooting.
The arrival of four new EF Cinema Lenses expands the Cinema EOS System further. Two wide-angle cinema zoom lenses, the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S (EF mount) and CNE15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP (PL mount) launch alongside two telephoto cinema zoom lenses, the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S (EF) and CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP (PL) and all offer sufficient resolution for 4K production, making them ideal for use with Canons EOS C500 and EOS-1D C cinema cameras, both of which support 4K video capture.
All four lenses offer compatibility with industry-standard Super 35 mm-equivalent cameras, while cutting-edge optical constructions provide superior flexibility for use in a wide range of situations. Each lens features a compact, lightweight body that supports a versatile focal range, making them ideal for handheld shooting, and a variety of design enhancements made in recognition of the way users work, such as a uniform front diameter, standard gear pitch and 300 degree focus travel for precise focus adjustments.
