Canon made a lot of digital filmmakers happy with the EOS C300, but it also received a lot of criticism for limiting its recording to just 1080p — great for web video, not so great for traditional moviemaking. That changes today with the introduction of the EF-mount C500 and PL-mount C500PL, which offer 4K resolution and and RAW output to go head-to-head with cameras like the RED Scarlet. Inside, the C500 uses a new 8.85-megapixel Super 35 sensor and records at 50mbps video at anywhere from 1 to 60fps. There's also a pair of new Cinema lenses available in either EF or PL mounts: a 30-105 f/2.8 and a 30-150 f/2.8. No word on pricing or availability for any of this stuff yet, but we're hoping to hear more as the NAB show ramps up.
Canon C500 adds 4K recording to the Digital Cinema line
Canon introduced the EF-mount C500 and PL-mount C500PL, which offer 4K resolution and and RAW output to go head-to-head with cameras like the RED Scarlet.
Canon introduced the EF-mount C500 and PL-mount C500PL, which offer 4K resolution and and RAW output to go head-to-head with cameras like the RED Scarlet.
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