Canon is trying to impress consumers with their latest hybrid Cinema EOS and EOS R series, and if the specs are any indication, this camera will surely leave enthusiasts dazzled.

Called the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera, this device boasts stunning image quality bundled with exceptional video features. All this while sporting a compact body that will surely thrill professional videographers weary of lugging heavy equipment around.

The first Cinema EOS camera that sports an RF-Lens Mount – users can finally use Canon’s impressive line of RF-lenses with a Cinema-focused camera. It also has a Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor that can do over 16-stops of dynamic range. It also has a nifty full 2,4,6,8, and 10 internal ND filter system.

The Canon EOS C70 boasts a DIG!C Dv7 Image Processor that can do 4k 120p High Frame Rate and Dual Pixel Autofocus.

Great video quality with amazing flexibility? This Canon camera is surely an impressive feat!

Product Features in Detail

Capable of 16 plus stops of Dynamic Range (Canon Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor)

Take your footages to the next level! The EOS C70 cinema camera is capable of 16+ stops of Dynamic Range which means that its sensor creates high dynamic range while keeping the noise levels down.

DIG!C DV7 Image Processor

The robust processor packed into the powerful camera gives it the ability to produce high-frame recording along with Dual Pixel Autofocus, Dual Gain Output, HDR, Proxy Recording, and Electronic Image Stabilisation.

RF Mount

Finally, a Cinema Camera from Canon that supports an RF mount giving users a wide array of Canon’s ever-expanding line of RF lenses! This allows the camera to have a more compact design while giving shooters a myriad of lens options.

Direct Touch Control

Ergonomics and maneuverability is something the guys at Canon had in mind when designing this camera. The Direct Touch Control allows users to easily access the most used menu settings right on the rotatable LCD screen!

Comes with Built-in Neutral Density Filters System

Hate having different lighting conditions ruining your shoots? This cinema camera has a built-in motorized ND filter unit that works wonders with the RF mount. It is capable of up to 10 stops of ND, which gives users unbelievable control in various lighting conditions.

Shoots at 4k 120p and 2k CROP 180P

Of course, it wouldn’t be a great cinema camera without the ability to shoot amazing scenes and footages. The C70 can do frame rates up to 120 fps in 4k while the 2k CROP mode can give users up to a whopping 180fps!

Perfect for Documentaries, Short Films, and Interviews

Great video quality, a relatively light-weight for a powerful cinema camera, amazing direct touch controls, and compact uni-body design makes this the perfect video camera for documentaries, short films, and interviews. Basically, anything where creators want better control of their equipment.

Specification

ImageSensor
Sensor	Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor
System	RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array)
Sensor Modes	Super 35 mm / Super 16 mm (Crop)
Total Pixels	Approx. 9.6 megapixels (4206 x 2280)
Effective Pixels	Approx. 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160): When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160): When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Effective Sensor Screen Size	Super 35 mm; 26.2 x 13.8 mm (29.6 mm on the diagonal): When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution 24.6 x 13.8 mm (28.2 mm on the diagonal): When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
Dynamic Range	Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16+ stops Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops Wide DR: 800% (at ISO 400)
Image Processor
Type	DIGIC DV7
Lens
Lens Mount	Canon RF mount Compatible lenses1: All RF lenses and all EF lenses (includes EF-S lenses/EF cinema lenses)
Lens Magnification Factor	Super 35 mm; 4096 x 2160, or 2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 1.460 3840 x 2160, or 1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 1.534 Super 16 mm (Cropped); 2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 2.920 1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx. 3.069 If using Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x Adapter there is no change to effective focal length
Distortion Correction	Yes, RF Mount lenses only
ND Filter	2, 4 or 6 Stops. Up to 10 stops via built in ND filter system (in extended mode)
Image Stabilization System	Yes. Function depending on lens used, Digital 5-Axis IS for non IS lenses. Combination of Optical IS and Digital IS to give combined 5-Axis IS. IS performance depends on lens used
Recording
Internal Recording Media	SD card for XF-AVC or MP4 recording. Dual Slot recording. SD card also used for Photo Storage (1920 x 1080), CP setting transfer and firmware update High speed SD UHS-II cards recommended. V90 standard recommended for all recording functions
Recording Time	XF-AVC / MXF: 4096 x 2160: 410 Mbps 156 Mins MP4 (HEVC): 4096 x 2160: 225 Mbps 285 Mins MP4: 4096 x 2160: 150Mbps 428 Mins
Recording Formats	XF-AVC (MXF) ALL-I or Long GOP, 4:2:2 10-bit MP4 H.265/HEVC, 4:2:2 10-bit MP4 H.264, 4:2:0 8-bit
Simultaneous Recording in Multiple Formats	Yes, in Dual Recording Mode Options Available: [XF-AVC / MP4] [All-I / Long GOP] [4:2:2 10-bit / 4:2:0 10-bit / 4:2:0 8-bit] [UHD / 2K / FHD]
XF-AVC Proxy Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL) to SD Card	2048 X 1080: 50.00P, 4:2:0 8-bit 35 Mbps/ 1920 x 1080 24 Mbps Long GoP
Slow/Fast Motion	4K recording: up to 120FPS 2K (Crop) recording: up to 180 FPS Audio recording at normal frame rate possible
HD > SD Conversion	No
Photo Storage Media	SD/SDHC memory card
Photo Recording Size	4096x2160 / 3840x2160 / 2048x1080 / 1920x1080
System
Display Type	3.5 inch LCD Touch Panel
Display Touch Screen Functions	Focus point selection, Shooting setting adjust, Start/Stop recording (activated via Menu)
Wave Form Monitor	Yes. LCD or external output via HDMI.
False Colour Display (Exposure Indication)	Yes. LCD or HDMI (Use of viewing LUT will affect false colour display)
Markers	On/Off selectable: centre, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, rectangular and user marker. Colour selectable, yellow, blue, green, red, black, grey or white.
Inputs / Outputs
Audio In	Mini XLR 3-pin connector x2 , 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (input only) Built in Stereo microphones on camera body
Headphone Output	3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output only, Camera Body)
HDMI	HDMI connector (Type A) (output only)
USB	Yes, Type C (USB 3.2 Gen1) Connection for optional GPS Unit, or Third Party Wi-Fi, Ethernet adapters
Default Function Button Settings	1. White balance 2. Set White Balance 3. Peaking: All 4. WFM: All 5. DISP 6. Zebra: All 7. Push Auto Iris 8. INDEX / Magnification 9. FUNC 10. One-Shot AF 11. (Unassigned) 12. AF lock 13. Audio Status
Exposure
Exposure Metering	Manual exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting and ND filter setting, Push Auto Iris, Auto Iris
Auto Exposure Mode	Auto Iris with compatible lenses
ISO Sensitivity	1-Stop Display: [100], 160(), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, [51200, 102400] Displayed when ISO speed expansion is ON. () Displayed when ISO speed expansion is OFF 1/3 Stop Display: [100,125], 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000, 25600, [32000,40000,51200,64000, 80000,102400] When ISO speed expansion is ON.
Auto Focus System	Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF. Face Priority, Face Only and Tracking AF modes available
Auto Focus Modes	One-Shot AF, Continuous AF and AF-Boosted MF. All modes take effect when the AF/MF switch of the EF lens is at the AF setting. One-Shot AF, Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF
Shutter
Control Modes	Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)
Control Modes	1 sec to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode, 39 setting options
Shutter Angle	11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
Custom Picture
Stored Configurations	C1: BT.709 (BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut) C2: LOG2 (Canon Log 2 / Cinema Gamut) C3: LOG3 (Canon Log 3 / Cinema Gamut) C4: PQ (PQ / BT.2020 Gamut) C5: HLG4 (HLG / BT.2020 Gamut) USER06 to USER20 (BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut)
Colour Matrix	Neutral: Accurate colour reproduction Production Camera: Colour reproduction for use in movie production Video: Colour reproduction equivalent to C300/500 CP-OFF (for commercial cameras)
Sharpness	Adjustment for Level, H Detail Freq., Coring, HV Detail Balance, Limit, Select, Knee Aperture and Level dependent sharpness
White Balance	AWB, USER setting 01(setting range: 2000K to 15000K/ -20CC to +20CC), daylight, tungsten, settings (A/B)
Audio
Recording Format	XF-AVC: Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz, 4 channels) MP4: MPEG-2 AAC LC (16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel) / Linear PCM (16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel)

Warranty

This product comes with 5 Years Warranty with Canon Australia. Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty. Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities

In The Box

Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera
Handle Unit
AC Power Cable
Battery Charger
Shoulder Strap
AC Power Adapter
AC Power Cable
Battery Pack
Adapter Base/Knob/Screw (M4)
Measuring Hook
Body Cap
Microphone Holder Unit

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