Canon Unveils the Game-Changing EOS C80

Monday 9th September 2024: Canon Unveils the Game-Changing EOS C80: A Compact 6K Cinema Powerhouse.

Canon has once again redefined the cinema camera landscape with the introduction of the EOS C80, a full-frame 6K cinema camera that offers professional filmmakers a powerful and versatile tool in an incredibly compact body. This new RF-mount camera features cutting-edge technology, including a back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, triple-base ISO, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, making it a force to be reckoned with in the world of digital filmmaking.

Stunning 6K Full-Frame Sensor for Cinematic Excellence

At the heart of the EOS C80 is a 6K full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor. This advanced sensor technology enhances light-capturing efficiency, resulting in breathtaking imagery across a variety of lighting conditions. With its triple-base ISO system (800, 3200, and 12,800), the EOS C80 provides filmmakers with the ability to achieve maximum dynamic range, ensuring detailed shadow and highlight capture in even the most challenging environments.

Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus II (AF II) technology further sets the C80 apart, offering fast and accurate autofocus performance. The stacked sensor design also allows for lightning-fast readout speeds and enables exceptional 4K image quality through 6K oversampling, delivering ultra-smooth and detailed footage.

Connectivity for Professional Production

Building on the legacy of Canon’s cinema line, the EOS C80 takes connectivity to the next level. The inclusion of a 12G-SDI output allows for uncompressed video transfer with secure and reliable connections, perfect for high-end productions. Alongside 12G-SDI, the camera includes a suite of professional interfaces such as HDMI, mini-XLR audio inputs, time code, built-in Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. The camera’s internet connectivity supports remote control via Canon’s free IP-based XC Protocol or iPhone Multi-Camera Control App, streamlining multi-camera setups for complex shoots.

Designed for Versatility in Every Setup

The EOS C80 is built with versatility in mind. Weighing in as one of Canon’s lightest cinema cameras, it’s perfect for mounting on drones, gimbals, tripods, or handheld rigs, making it the ideal choice for dynamic and mobile shooting scenarios. The ergonomic design, including a new lightweight handle assembly and intuitive joystick controller, ensures that the camera is both comfortable and efficient to operate.

Advanced Recording Capabilities

The EOS C80 doesn’t just deliver stunning visuals, it also offers filmmakers a wealth of recording options. It supports Cinema RAW Light recording in 6K at up to 30P, providing rich, uncompressed footage with incredible depth and color detail. In addition, the camera’s XF-AVC codec records 10-bit 4:2:2 video with oversampling from the 6K sensor, ensuring smooth, detailed images in any shooting condition.

For filmmakers working with slow or fast motion, the C80 offers 4K recording at up to 120P, with autofocus still enabled for precision tracking even during high-speed captures. It also includes two additional recording codecs, XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S, which provide simplified file management while maintaining professional-grade quality in the user-friendly MP4 format.

A New Era for Compact Cinema Cameras

With the EOS C80, Canon delivers professional-level features and performance in an impressively compact and lightweight package. Perfect for filmmakers who need versatility without compromising quality, the C80 is poised to become a go-to tool for productions of all sizes. Whether you’re shooting a cinematic feature, a documentary, or commercial content, the Canon EOS C80 provides the performance, flexibility, and reliability that today’s filmmakers demand.