Canon has announced Cinema EOS C700 and XC15 4K camcorder today. With the release of these cameras, Canon has become a worthy competitor with the ARRI Alexa. While the Xc15 is a great option for budding (but serious) cinematographers, the C700 is targeted primarily at high-end, Hollywood-style productions as well as ENG/EFP television production.
Pre-order links:
Canon Cinema EOS C700 – at B&H Photo Video & Adorama
Canon XC15 4K Camcorder – at B&H Photo Video & Adorama
Cinema EOS C700 features:
- Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
- Up to 15 Stops of Dynamic Range
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- 4K up to 60 fps, 2K/HD up to 240 fps
- Proxy Recording to SD Cards
- Selectable Gamma and Log Curves
- XF-AVC and ProRes Recording to CFast 2.0
- Intuitive User Interface
- Raw Recording Option
XC15 features:
- 1″ CMOS Sensor and DIGIC DV 5 Processor
- UHD 4K at up to 29.97 fps
- Integrated f/2.8-5.6/8.9-89mm Zoom Lens
- XLR Audio Input & MA-400 Mic Adapter
- 24p Mode for 4K and 1080p Video
- New Looks and Menu Options
- Waveform Monitor Display
- Three New Shutter Speeds
- Highlight Priority HDR-Like Gamma
- Rules Assignable to Files & Metadata
Introducing the Canon Cinema EOS C700 Digital Cinema Camera
First Look: Cinema EOS C700