Canon has introduced the EOS C400, a groundbreaking addition to its CINEMA EOS SYSTEM series of video production equipment, slated for release in early September 2024. This innovative camera promises high mobility and an expanded set of interfaces, enabling filmmakers to capture stunning visual expressions in various settings, from broadcast to live video production sites.
Cutting-Edge Features
- RF Mount Integration: The EOS C400 adopts an RF mount, a first in the CINEMA EOS SYSTEM lineup, while refining the functionalities of its predecessors, the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III. Its 6K full-frame sensor delivers exceptional image quality with a shallow depth of field, resulting in breathtaking footage with beautiful bokeh effects.
- Compact Design, Enhanced Interfaces: Despite its compact size and lightweight build, the EOS C400 boasts an array of enhanced interfaces, catering to cinematic visual expressions not only in traditional film and drama productions but also in live video production environments.
- Dynamic Compatibility: With RF mount communication protocol compliance, the camera seamlessly corrects aberrations, adjusts light intensity, displays dual pixel focus guides, and corrects distortion, offering a wide selection of lenses to suit diverse visual needs. Additionally, the camera can output metadata crucial for virtual production, further expanding its versatility.
Advanced Imaging Capabilities
- 6K Full-Frame Sensor: Featuring a revolutionary 6K full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, the EOS C400 delivers stunning image quality and supports high frame rate recording of 6K/60P RAW video and 4K/120P.
- DIGIC DV 7 Engine: Powered by the DIGIC DV 7 image processing engine, the camera reproduces natural tones across various brightness levels, reduces noise in darker areas, and enhances 4K image quality through 6K oversampling.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II: Equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, the EOS C400 ensures rapid, accurate, and wide-ranging autofocus with exceptional trackability, enhancing overall shooting efficiency.
Enhanced Connectivity and Functionality
- Versatile Interfaces: The camera features GENLOCK/SYNC/RETURN terminals and ETHERNET terminals, essential for live video production. Functions like tally and return can be utilized without additional expansion units, simplifying live productions.
- Proprietary Video Format: The EOS C400 introduces the XF-HEVC S/XF-AVC S format, an MP4 format supporting metadata, including shooting date, time, and reel number in the file name, streamlining file management and workflow efficiency on set.
Canon’s EOS C400 sets a new standard in digital cinema cameras, combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, empowering filmmakers to unleash their creativity and capture captivating visual narratives with unparalleled precision and ease.
