Canon has launched the EOS C50, its smallest Cinema EOS camera till date, designed to serve filmmakers who need both portability and uncompromising image quality.
Unlike previous models, the C50 comes with a new 7K full-frame CMOS sensor paired with the DIGIC DV7 processor. Together, they enable internal RAW video recording at up to 7K 60P, high frame rate shooting at 4K 120P and 2K 180P, and still photography at 32 megapixels.
Another interesting feature is the C50’s open gate recording. This allows filmmakers to use the entire sensor, giving them maximum resolution and creative flexibility.
With the new Full Frame 3:2 mode, the camera can capture footage that takes advantage of the full image circle of full-frame lenses. For those who use anamorphic glass, it produces an immersive, cinematic frame that rivals much larger systems.
Canon has also introduced Simultaneous Crop Recording. Videographers can capture a full-angle image and, at the same time, generate a vertical or square cut optimised for platforms like TikTok or Instagram.
The cropped area can even be shifted for better framing, cutting out extra post-production steps for creators working under tight deadlines.
In terms of usability, the EOS C50 is built to adapt. Its modular design supports handheld use, gimbals, or complex rigs. A detachable handle adds two full-size XLR ports for professional audio, plus direct controls for recording and zoom.
Even if it is mounted horizontally or vertically, the display and interface adjust automatically, a practical feature for today’s mix of traditional and social media production.
Connectivity is another area where Canon has raised the bar. The C50 comes with HDMI, USB-C, XLR, Timecode, and dual card slots for CFexpress and SD, offering multiple recording formats simultaneously. It supports livestreaming via UVC/UAC at up to 60P and includes Canon’s XC Protocol for remote operation.
For cloud-based workflows, it connects directly to Frame.io’s Camera to Cloud service, ensuring proxy files move instantly from set to post-production.
Canon confirmed that the release of the C50 will be followed by firmware updates for other Cinema EOS cameras, including the EOS C400 and C80. These updates will bring new features such as 3:2 open gate RAW recording and enhanced focus tools.
The EOS C50’s specifications include dual base ISO (800/6400), more than 15 stops of dynamic range, and support for multiple professional recording formats including 12-bit Cinema RAW Light, Canon Log 2, Log 3, and XF-HEVC S.
With the 7K power in a body smaller than any Cinema EOS before it, Canon is giving us compact without compromise.
