Ahead of IBC 2024, which starts this week, Canon has unveiled their latest Cinema EOS camera: the EOS C80 (watch our review if you missed it!). This compact unit has a similar form factor as the hugely popular EOS C70, but it boasts a new 6K full-frame BSI image sensor, it can shoot footage in 6K RAW at up to 30P, it has a triple base ISO, an improved autofocus system, one 12G-SDI and one full-size HDMI video outputs, a multi-function shoe, an Ethernet port, and internal WiFi. So, let’s take a closer look at it! In September 2020, Canon released the EOS C70, one of their most compact Cinema Cameras to date. This little beast packs a ton of features in a very reasonable body, including internal ND filters, a reliable and efficient autofocus system, 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording at up to 60P, and they even added 12-bit Cinema RAW Light internal recording via a free firmware update. I got two C70s at launch, and I couldn’t have been happier with these, as they nearly tick all the boxes. However, as no camera is perfect, I always wished the C70 had an EVF, an SDI output port, and maybe a larger image sensor. Following the release of the Canon EOS C400 in June 2024, with shipping soon to commence, Canon is already back with a new model in their lineup based on the success of the EOS C70 and many features of the EOS C400: the EOS C80....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 9 September