Canon EOS C50 Cinema Camera – Professional 7K Full-Frame Hybrid
The Canon EOS C50 Cinema Camera is a compact yet powerful tool for professional filmmakers, videographers, and hybrid creators. Featuring a newly developed 7K full-frame CMOS sensor, the C50 delivers stunning 7K60 RAW video, oversampled 4K120 recording, and 32MP stills, making it the ultimate hybrid cinema solution. Available now at Fotoplus, your trusted partner for Canon cinema equipment.
7K Full-Frame CMOS Sensor for Cinematic Quality
- 7K BSI full-frame sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range.
- Low-noise performance across diverse lighting conditions.
- Oversampled 4K60 footage for exceptional sharpness and flexibility in post.
Open Gate Recording and Anamorphic Support
- First Cinema EOS camera with 3:2 Open Gate mode.
- Ideal for anamorphic lenses and flexible aspect ratios in post-production.
- Internal de-squeeze options (2x, 1.8x, 1.5x, 1.3x) for accurate previews.
Professional Recording Formats
- Cinema RAW Light up to 7K60 (HQ, ST, LT 12-bit modes).
- XF-AVC 10-bit 4:2:2 for rich detail and smooth motion up to 4K120.
- Slow-motion recording: 4K120 and 2K180.
- Additional codecs: XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S for efficient metadata management.
Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II with AI Detection
- Reliable autofocus at 4K120 and 2K150.
- Face/eye detection with left/right eye priority.
- Animal detection expanded to include birds.
- Deep learning algorithm ensures precise tracking for dynamic subjects.
Advanced Features for Modern Production
- Dual-Base ISO (800 / 6400) for maximum dynamic range.
- Simultaneous 2K crop recording for instant social media formats (9:16, 1:1).
- Native vertical UI for optimized vertical shooting.
- Dual card slots: CFexpress Type-B + SD for main and proxy recording.
Connectivity and Remote Production
- HDMI, headphone out, timecode, 3.5mm mic, 2.5mm remote, USB-C.
- XC Protocol over Wi-Fi or Ethernet for IP-based remote control.
- SRT protocol for direct IP streaming.
- io Camera-to-Cloud for instant proxy upload and collaborative workflows.
- CV Protocol output for seamless virtual production support.
Detachable Handle with Pro Audio
- Two 3-pin XLR inputs with 48V phantom power.
- Onboard controls including zoom rocker and start/stop button.
- Ideal for low-angle and handheld shooting.
Hybrid Photo Mode
- Transforms into a 32MP stills camera with up to 40 fps burst shooting.
- Familiar EOS R series interface for intuitive control.
- Full-frame shallow depth of field with smooth bokeh.
- Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II also available in photo mode.
Canon EOS C50 – Key Specifications
- Sensor: 7K BSI Full-Frame CMOS
- Dynamic Range: 15+ stops
- Video: 7K60 RAW, 4K120, 2K180
- Photo: 32MP stills, 40 fps burst
- ISO Range: Base 800 / 6400 (Log 2), up to 64,000
- Recording Media: CFexpress Type-B + SD
- Audio: 2 × XLR, 3.5mm mic, headphone out
- Connectivity: HDMI, USB-C, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (via adapter)
- Special Features: Open Gate, anamorphic de-squeeze, Frame.io integration, XC Protocol support
Canon EOS C50
Featuring a newly developed 7K full-frame CMOS sensor, the Canon EOS C50 Cinema Camera is a compact powerhouse for your video and photo needs. The EOS C50 is capable of recording 3:2 Open Gate video at 4K120 and raw video up to 7K60, as well as 32MP stills in photo mode. Simply select between dedicated photo and video modes for an intuitive hybrid shooting experience. Additional advanced features of the C50 include Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II, simultaneous 2K crop recording, built-in Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration, and XC protocol support for remote control. An included detachable top handle equips you with two 3-pin XLR inputs as well as onboard controls for easy-to-reach adjustments.
7K Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
The C50 is equipped with a 7K back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor that creates images with low noise for improved performance in a wide variety of lighting environments. This maximizes the camera's full 15+ stop dynamic range in full-frame sensor mode. Using 7K resolution provides greater flexibility in post, such as oversampled 4K60 footage.
3:2 Open Gate Sensor Mode
The first of the cinema EOS line to do so, the C50 offers Open Gate recording options for the use of the full dimensions of the sensor. Select Full Frame 3:2 from the Sensor mode section of the main menu to shoot using the full area of the sensor. Then you can use that information in post to crop or reframe your footage to aspect ratios of your choice. This proves useful when shooting with anamorphic lenses.
Internal Raw and High Frame Rate Recording
Additional recording options of the C50 include 7K60 Cinema RAW Light with three 12-bit recording modes in HQ, ST, and LT. Standard XF-AVC codec is available in 10-bit 4:2:2 for rich detail and smooth images at frame rates up to 120 fps without cropping. You can also record in fast or slow motion up to 4K120 and 2K180. Other recording codecs include XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S for easy-to-manage naming systems and folder structures while preserving metadata.
Anamorphic De-Squeeze
The C50 features internal support for anamorphic de-squeeze. Preview your footage more accurately when shooting in different magnification ratios by toggling the de-squeeze options in the camera menu: 2x, 1.8x, 1.5x, 1.3x.
Dual-Base ISO
Base ISOs of 800 and 6400 in Canon Log 2 gamma recording mode maximize the full dynamic range of the C50's sensor. The camera also features Auto Selection to automatically toggle between one of the two base ISO levels and another level while maintaining the dynamic range.
Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II
Keep your subject in focus, whether you're shooting in slow or fast motion. The Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II can accommodate speeds up to 4K120 and 2K150, ensuring that even when using high frame rates, your subject remains in focus. The C50's sensor has improved light-capturing efficiency, which widens the area of the sensor that can be used for autofocus. An internal subject detection algorithm with deep learning technology allows you to set face/eye detection to left or right eye priority in both humans and animals. Animal detection also now includes birds.
Simultaneous Crop Recording
Choose between three format options—9:17, 9:16, or 1:1—to automatically crop your image down when shooting in DCI or UHD 4K resolutions. The cropped portion of the frame will be saved in your selected aspect ratio and will be in 2K resolution. All of this reduces turnaround time when formatting videos for social media deliverables.
Dual Card Slots
The C50 includes two different card slots—one CFexpress Type-B and one SD card. Both slots support simultaneous recording even when shooting in raw codecs. All recording options are stored to your inserted CFexpress card, while sub-recording and proxy options record to your inserted SD card.
Native Vertical Shooting UI
Vertical shooting is even more intuitive now thanks to the C50's vertical shooting UI. Simply switch to native Vertical Shooting to flip your display accordingly. It also supports touch controls for start/stop recording from vertical screen mode. All of the shooting UI, menu settings, and LCD brightness adjustments are reoriented for an optimized filming experience.
Detachable Handle Unit
The included, detachable handle unit provides additional connectivity for your C50 handheld configuration. Two full-sized 3-pin XLR inputs with 48V phantom power allow you to integrate shotgun microphones. A built-in start/stop recording button and a zoom rocker offer easy-to-reach controls when filming low-angle shots.
Comprehensive Connectivity
The camera body of the C50 provides you with a wide variety of ports to create a camera rig best suited to your production needs. Connections include an HDMI output, a headphone output, a timecode port, a 3.5mm microphone input, a 2.5mm remote port, and a multipurpose USB-C port for a smartphone or Ethernet adapter. The camera also features an intelligent hot shoe for wireless audio communication.
XC Protocol
Built-in Wi-Fi facilitates XC Protocol for the C50, Canon's IP-based remote control system. XC Protocol allows the camera to be operated by IP-based Canon control units like the RC-IP1000 or RC-IP100, while third-party remote control panels can shade the camera. Use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter for additional connectivity options. Canon's Remote Control Camera application and Multi-Camera Control app can toggle camera settings as well as control multiple cameras. The C50 supports SRT protocols for direct IP streaming of audio and video to compatible sources.
Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud Integration
The C50 has native compatibility with Frame.io's Camera-to-Cloud technology. Send proxy files immediately after internal recording for efficient post-production workflows. The proxy files don't require additional processing or conversion and can be viewed, shared, and edited remotely.
Virtual Production Support
The C50 can output CV Protocol to multiple devices, easily slotting into virtual production workflows. Lens metadata is extracted using the CV Metadata Extraction plugin on compatible computers.
Mirrorless Photo Mode
Transform the C50 from a cinema camera into a full-featured mirrorless camera with the flip of a switch. The C50 borrows from the familiar EOS R series menu system for intuitive control. Hybrid shooters no longer need to carry two cameras at once for a streamlined workflow. The Full-Frame sensor offers a shallow depth of field with a pleasant bokeh, using a standard ISO of up to 64,000. Still photo resolutions can reach 32MP, and you can reach a maximum of 40 shots per second during high-speed continuous shooting. Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II is still supported in this mode.
Specifications
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Lens Communication: Yes: Cooke /i
- Image Sensor: Full-Frame CMOS
- Sensor Resolution: Effective: 34 Megapixel (7144 x 4790)
- Image Stabilization: No
- Built-In ND Filter: No
- Built-In CC Filter: No
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed: 1/16000 to 30 Seconds
- Shutter Angle: 11.25 to 360°
- ISO/Gain Sensitivity: Dual Base: 800, Native in Auto Mode: 800 to 6400, Native in Auto Mode: 400 to 3200, Native in Auto Mode: 160 to 1250
- Advertised Dynamic Range: 15 Stops, 16 Stops
- Exposure Modes: Auto, Manual
- Internal Recording: Raw 12-Bit
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Raw 12-Bit
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*Sensor Crops Video
H.264/MPEG-4/XF-AVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
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H.264/MPEG-4/XF-AVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
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1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
XF-AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
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2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
XF-HEVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
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4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
XF-HEVC S 4:2:0 10-Bit
6912 x 4608 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
- Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Yes
- Gamma Curve: Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, Hyper Gamma
- Built-In Microphone: No
- Audio Recording: Raw, XF-AVC: 4-Channel, 24-Bit at 48 kHz via LPCM Audio, XF-HEVC S: 2-Channel, 16-Bit at 48 kHz via AAC LC Audio, XF-HEVC S: 4-Channel, 24-Bit at 48 kHz via LPCM Audio, XF-AVC S: 2-Channel, 16-Bit at 48 kHz via AAC LC Audio, XF-AVC S: 4-Channel, 24-Bit at 48 kHz via LPCM Audio
- IP Streaming: Yes
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Slot 2: CFexpress Type B (CFast 2.0) [VPG-400 or Faster Recommended]
- Internal Storage: No
- Video I/O: 1x HDMI Output
- Audio I/O: 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body (Plug-in Power), 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x XLR 3-Pin Microphone Input on Included Handle, 1x XLR 3-Pin Line Input on Included Handle
- Other I/O: 1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (Remote) Control, 1x USB-C, 1x DIN 1.0/2.3 (Timecode) Input/Output, 1x Proprietary
- Wireless: Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHz Radio/RF / 5.8 GHz Radio/RF
- Mobile App Compatible : Yes: Android & iOS, App Name: Canon App
- Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) : No
- Display Type: Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCD
- Resolution: No
- Battery Type: Canon LP-E6, Canon LP-E6NH
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 143 x 88 x 95 mm, 222 x 239 x 186 mm (With Handle, Mic Holder)
- Weight: 665 g (Body Only), 1110 g (With Battery, Handle, Recording Media)
In The Box
Handle
LP-E6P battery pack
LC-E6E battery charger
Microphone holder
Shoulder strap
USB-C cable
Power cable