Description

Making possible the output of uncompressed RAW data for impressive 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) resolution data recording, Canon’s high-performance EOS C500/EOS C500 PL digital cinema cameras meet the demanding needs of cutting-edge cinema and TV production. The EOS C500 is equipped with an EF lens mount for compatibility with not only Canon’s diverse lineup of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, but also the company’s new EF Cinema Lens lineup, which delivers imaging performance ideally suited for cinematic applications. The EOS C500 PL incorporates a PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses.

The EOS C500/EOS C500 PL feature an industry-standard-size Super 35 mm-equivalent CMOS sensor (approximately 8.85 million effective pixels) that, in addition to delivering a high pixel count, realizes high-sensitivity performance with a maximum ISO setting of 20,000. Furthermore, Canon Log Gamma enables high-resolution 4K video capture with a high dynamic range that can be output as Canon’s proprietary uncompressed Cinema RAW data (60p, 10-bit) with no image degradation. The cameras newly employ a 10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 signal format during 2K (2048 x 1080) and Full-HD output, achieving rich color reproducibility while supporting efficient post-production editing as well as chroma key compositing and other image processing tasks.

In addition to a highly mobile, compact body that facilitates use in confined shooting environments for exceptional filmmaking versatility, the EOS C500/EOS C500 PL include a range of new features that contribute to enhanced operating ease. Providing advanced compatibility with 4K motion-picture production workflows, the cameras each offer two 3G-SDI connectors for 4K RAW data output and two MON connectors for connection to an external monitor. Additionally, the EOS C500, equipped with an EF lens mount accommodating new and existing Canon EF lenses, newly incorporates Cinema Lock, a lens locking function that allows lens replacement with the same level of ease as PL lenses, even when attaching heavy lenses with the camera mounted on a rig.