Canon unveils New Full-Frame RF Mount Cinema Camera
EOS C80

HONG KONG, 9th September 2024 — Canon announced today the launch of a new RF mount Cinema EOS camera for live production and virtual production needs – EOS C80. EOS C80 carries a highly mobile, compact, and lightweight design. It features the 6K full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7, providing outstanding image quality. EOS C80 supports 6K oversampling and debayering for high quality 4K video with less moiré[1], providing clearer images.

EOS C80 offers excellent operability to meet professional needs. Featuring Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system, EOS C80 enables high-performance subject detection and high-speed AF. Built-in 5-Axis Electronic Image Stabilization system of EOS C80 also coordinates with RF lens IS to maximize image stabilization effect. The newly added 12G-SDI output terminal enables users to view 4K video on 4K display with just one SDI cables. Additionally, taking advantage of the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet terminal, users can IP streaming for online video streaming in real time computer, going further to meet the demands of professionals.


Features:

Superb image quality

  • Canon Full-frame Back-illuminated Stacked CMOS sensor provides high sensitivity and low noise image
  • 6K (6000 x 3164) / 30P or 4K (4368x2304)/ 60P 12-bit Cinema RAW Light format
  • 4K (4096 x 2160) / 60P YCC422 10-bit XF-AVC Intra format
  • 2K (2048x1080) / 120P YCC422 10-bit XF-AVC Intra format
  • Support new file format XF-HEVC S and XF-AVC S / Long GOP which use computer -friendly format for easy editing
  • Support 6K oversampling and debayering for high quality 4K video with less moiré.[1]
  • Canon Log 2 & 3 Gamma selection to realize a wide dynamic range up to 16 stops
  • Support HDR (HLG and PQ) recording
  • Support three switchable base ISO for the best dynamic range and S/N ratio depends on the scene
  • Support new 3D LUT that converts to CMT DCI / CMT HLG / CMT PQ is provided for the gamma recorded by the camera

Excellent Operability

  • Built-in Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with animal and body (people) detection for quick and accurate continuous AF function
  • Support 5-axis electronic IS system, provide more powerful image stabilization effect when paired with a compatible RF lens supported optical IS
  • 3.5" 2,760,000-dot high resolution LCD touch panel, able to choose focus point with a touch

Extra Functionality

  • Dual SD card (UHS-II) slot for 6K RAW / proxy simultaneous recording
  • Built-in 2-stop, 4-stop, 6-stop, 8-stop[2] and 10-stop[2] ND filters
  • Support 24-bit / 48kHz 4-channel audio input
  • Optional PL mount adaptor RF-PL for attaching PL lens
  • Built in Wi-Fi & Ethernet supports IP streaming for online video streaming in real time
  • 12G-SDI output terminal, able to view 4K video on 4K display with just one SDI cable
  • Provide Cinema RAW Development software for RAW data preview and output
  • Provide XF Utility software for XF-AVC video capture and playback
  • Support EOS VR System, enables VR recording with a single sensor, providing a simple VR workflow without the need for post-shoot stitching

Estimated Retail Price: HKD $45,100
Estimated Sales Start Date: Nov 2024

[1] When using XF-AVC, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S recording, full-frame sensor mode, and frame rate of 60P/50P or lower.
[2] With extended mode

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