Canon EOS C80 Price, Specs, Availability Announced
Canon has announced the EOS C80, a new RF-mount cinema camera that builds on the EOS C70, one of the company's most successful EOS cinema cameras, and the EOS R5 C to blend the latest technology with a compact, ergonomic design.
Aimed at professional filmmakers, the Canon EOS C80 is the second Canon cinema camera to have a full-frame backside-illuminated (BSI) stacked CMOS sensor, the first being the C400. In fact, the two cameras share the same sensor, so the C80 has a total pixel count of 26.67MP. Consequently, the C80 is capable of full-frame 6K video capture with 16 stops of dynamic range.
The Canon EOS C80 blends aspects of the EOS C70 with those of the Canon EOS R5 C.
The Canon C80 supports 12-bit Cinema RAW Light recording at up to 6K 30p (the C400 is capable of 6K 60p), plus new MP4 video formats such as XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S, and oversampled 4K 4:2:2 10-bit video for enhanced image quality.
While 6K recording is capped at 30p, 4K video can be recorded at up to 120p and 2K at up to 180p, giving lots of scope for high-quality slow-motion movie creation.
Like the C400, the new Canon C80 has triple base ISO of 800 / 3200 / 12,800 (depending on the gamma mode). This comes with an intelligent auto-switching mode to swap between the base ISO values as the lighting changes.
Canon has also given the EOS C80 its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II technology with face, head, eye and body tracking for humans, plus animal tracking (for dogs and cats).
The detachable top-handle makes the C80 comfortable to hold for 'run-and-gun' recording.
While the Canon EOS C80 has many features in common with the popular C70, its ergonomics have been refined to make it better for handheld use and when paired with gimbals or drones. There’s also a removable top handle that has been been redesigned to make it more comfortable to use, and the new multi-function shoe is compatible with a wider range of accessories.
In addition, the vari-angle 3.5-inch 2.76-million-dot LCD screen is brighter than the C70’s, making it easier to see outdoors or in bright light. The joystick is also easier to reach with your thumb.
Naturally, the EOS C80 has Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity for file transfer, remote camera control and IP streaming. The camera is also compatible with Canon’s RF 5.2mm F2.8L Dual Fisheye lens and offers creative control for VFX and virtual production.
At 1310 g body-only, the Canon EOS C80 is heavier than the C70 (1,190 g), but lighter than the C400 (1540 g).
Canon EOS C80 Price and Availability
The Canon EOS C80 is priced at £5,339.99 / €5,999 and will go on sale in the second half of November 2024.
Canon EOS C80 Specifications
Sensor: Full Frame Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) CMO
Total pixel count: 26.67Mp
Lens mount: Canon RF, PL and EF supported via adapters
Maximum video resolution: 6K 30p
Cinema RAW Light output: 12-bit Cinema RAW Light LT: Full-frame 16000 x 31641 at 25p (576 Mbps), S35 4368 x 2304 at 50p (611 Mbps), S35 4368 x 2304 at 25p (306 Mbps)
Dynamic range: Canon Log 2: 1600%, / 16 stops (at ISO 800), Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops (at ISO 800), Base ISO: 800 I 3200 I 12800
Internal storage: 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Recording formats: Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-AVC (MXF), XF-AVC S (MP4), XF-HEVC S (MP4)
ND filter: 2, 4 or 6 Stops. Up to 10 stops via built-in ND filter system in extended mode
Iris control: 1/2 or 1.3 stop or fine control
Anamorphic lens support: x2.0, x1.8, x1.3
Stabilisation: 5-axis Combination IS (optical and digital) with supported lenses, Digital 5-axis IS for non-IS lenses.
EVF: No
Screen: 3.5-inch 2.76-million dot vari-angle touchscreen
Microphone connections: 2x Mini XLR 3-pin, 1x 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Headphone connection: 1x 3.5mm stereo mini jack
HDMI connections: 1x HDMI Type-A
USB connections: 1x USB-C Data Terminal (USB 3.2 Gen1)
SDI Output: 1x 12G-SDI Output (BNC)
Time Code: 1x BNC Terminal (input/output)
Dimensions: 160 x 138 x 116mm
Weight (body only): 1310g
