Canon introduces two innovative, versatile products that break new ground in the creative world, and meet the stringent technological demands of the film and television industries. Canon launches the EOS C300 Mark III, the next-generation camera in its Cinema EOS family, and the CN10X25 IAS S, a versatile 4K/8K 25-250mm servo-driven lens with a 10x zoom. The company is also announcing firmware upgrades for its professional control displays and Cinema EOS cameras that will enhance functionality, improve compatibility and optimize workflows.
The EOS C300 Mark III answers the call of the professional community
Canon doesn’t stop innovating, so we’ve built on the proven EOS C300 Mark II system released in 2015 to create the EOS C300 Mark III. This camera has everything you need for high-quality shooting in a wide range of video production scenarios: a new DGO sensor with a dynamic range of over 16 stops for improved HDR content a modular design, like last year’s EOS C500 Mark II and up to 120fps recording in 4K Cinema RAW Light or XF-AVCi. Such advantages allow EOS C300 Mark III to cope equally well with documentaries and commercials, as well as with corporate video and film productions. Canon launches this camera, along with the new CN10X25 IAS S lens, to help professionals create original content in any genre.
Impressive HDR shooting with the new DGO sensor
The EOS C300 Mark III was Canon’s first camera with DGO, a new image processing system that delivers exceptional low light performance, as well as unrivalled HDR capabilities. Each sensor pixel is read at two different gain levels – high and low – and then combined to create a single image. High gain allows clear shots in dimly lit environments, while low gain is optimized for capturing brightly lit areas. This pixel-level alignment ensures that every detail in the video is preserved and shown more clearly, with a dynamic range of up to 16 stops. What’s more, the DGO is compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, giving operators creative freedom.
Workflows for any shooting scenario
Convenient multi-format recording in a variety of situations, including television and film. With internal 4K Cinema RAW Light recording capability, the camera supports all the benefits of flexible post-production editing at a smaller file size, so you can forget the hassle and expense of processing large files. In addition, the EOS C300 Mark III offers Canon XF-AVC 4K DCI and UHD 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, as well as 2K and Full HD recording. For recording in XF-AVC not RAW , operators can choose ALL-I or Long GOP compression to increase shooting time and performance. When recording in 2K or Full HD, the Super-35 takes full advantage of the 4K sensor and then downscales the resolution internally – ensuring high image quality and a wide field of view thanks to no cropping.
All-in-one approach
Two optional expansion modules EU-V1 and EU-V2 can be attached to the camera: both add the right connectors and increase the range of shooting styles. In addition, operators can switch from the lens mount to EF, PL or EF Cinema Lock on their own, without the need for service staff – a big advantage for operators who want to work in different manners.
CN10X25 IAS S Hybrid Lens for superb image quality
With high quality optics and a compact, lightweight design, the CN10X25 IAS S CINE-SERVO is a flexible 4K and 8K lens designed to meet a broad range of video production needs. The wide range of focal lengths, adjustability for TV and film production and compatibility with Super 35 and full-frame sensorsiii make this lens the ideal choice for operators who shoot high-quality images in a wide variety of genres – drama, advertising, sports and documentaries. That’s why it works seamlessly with the new EOS C300 Mark III.
11-blade iris produces a soft bokeh effect with sharp focus on the main subject: this, together with the pleasing warmth of the image, makes for incredibly cinematic viewing. When used with the Cinema EOS family of cameras, including the EOS C300 Mark III, the new lens delivers the image quality, comfort and reliability valued by professionals.
Versatile model for a variety of shooting styles
The CN10X25 IAS S delivers outstanding optical performance for both sharp cinematic images and a wide range of shooting needs – from wide-angle at 25mm focal length to telephoto at 250mm. A built-in 1.5x optical extender allows the maximum focal length to be extended to 375mm, so you can get close-up shots even from far away, with no loss of quality. What’s more, the extender can increase image size, making it compatible with full-frame 35mm cameras such as the EOS C500 Mark II.
Flexible design and a host of data-sharing features
The CN10X25 IAS S has an ergonomic removable servo mechanism to meet the diverse needs of broadcast and film production. The lens mount is interchangeable between EF and PLiii, making it even more flexible for professionals. Compatibility with various data transfer standards via EF mount, and Cooke/i technology for communicating with the PL mount provides enhanced shooting support, so operators can work in a variety of situations and genres with just one lens. Broadcast standards are met with a 12-pin serial interface as well as a 20-pin connector that delivers accurate lens settings for use in a variety of virtual systems.
Cinema EOS camera firmware update
Canon Europe announces firmware update for its family of Cinema EOS cameras. Here are some of the 17 new and improved features:
– EOS C700 FF, EOS C700/C700GS, EOS C300 Mark II and EOS C200 cameras have added compatibility with the new CN10X25 IAS S servo lens – to support features such as Dual Pixel CMOS AF, chromatic aberration and peripheral light correction, and lens metadata recording.
– EOS C500 Mark II now supports XF-AVC Long GOP and XF-AVC Proxy recording formats to meet new industry standards and support diverse workflows.
– The EOS C200 gained simultaneous output in HDMI and SDI, further increasing the versatility of the camera. Operators can now use two output jacks for different purposes, such as connecting a recorder and a reference monitor – and still record internally.
Firmware update for reference displays
Canon Europe also introduces an update for seven professional reference 4K models – DP-V3120, DP-V2421, DP-V2420, DP-V2411, DP-V2410, DP-V1711 and DP-V1710. It improves some features and enhances performance for confident shooting in 4K/HDR. Update includes:
– Enhanced brightness and contrast
o Monitor brightness has been increased from 300 to 600 nits, and with gain mode enabled can reach 1,000 nits for DP-V1711 and DP-V1710 .
o The DP-V2411, DP-V1711, and DP-V1710 have added a dimming feature that works even when brightness gain mode is enabled, and the contrast ratio is now up to 1,000,000:1.
– File Format Support .cube LUT
o Supports 3D-LUT/1D-LUT file reading .The cube, which is widely used in video production.
– Improved synchronization with RED Digital Cinema cameras
o Two types of LUT presets are now supported to convert video from RED Digital Cinema cameras to HDR PQ /SDR.
– Enhanced post-editing capabilities
o Pixel color XY value and coordinates can be checked in ITU-R BT color space during shooting or editing.2020.
Price and availability
EOS C300 Mark III will go on sale in June for $11000, and CN10X25 IAS S will be available since July of this year, the price of the lens is not specified.
Can you please provide more information on the innovative DGO sensor of Canon’s EOS C300 Mark III camera? How does it enhance the overall performance and image quality compared to previous models?