Canon EOS C50

Description

Compact design and professional ergonomics

Ultralight and modular design

The Canon EOS C50 is the lightest and smallest Cinema EOS camera in the system. Its modular design with a removable XLR top handle and 3" articulating touchscreen allows for versatile setups for handheld, gimbal, or even drone shooting.

Intuitive buttons and controls

It features 14 customizable buttons, zoom switches, quiet active cooling, an integrated pilot light, and a solid build with multiple mounting points.

7K Full Frame Sensor and Cinematic Quality

12-bit Open Gate RAW recording

Thanks to its 7K Full Frame CMOS sensor (6960 × 4640), the EOS C50 enables 12-bit internal RAW recording in Open Gate, ideal for panoramic, vertical or anamorphic images.

Format flexibility

The camera offers Full Frame, Super 35mm, and Super 16mm recording modes, adapting to a variety of shooting styles and optics. 4K oversampling provides sharpness and rich, natural color reproduction.

High resolution photography

32 MP images at 40 fps

In addition to video, the EOS C50 enables high-quality photo capture: 32 megapixels at up to 40 frames per second, with ISO up to 64,000 for low-light situations.

RF mount and full compatibility

Take advantage of Canon's RF mount

It uses native RF lenses for fast autofocus and optical stabilization. It's also compatible with PL and EF lenses via official adapters, ideal for filmmakers with existing equipment.

Real-time metadata

The system enables metadata transmission from RF lenses, facilitating workflows for VFX, virtual and VR productions.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Autofocus

Smart and precise tracking

With eye, face and animal detection across the entire sensor, and thanks to the EOS iTR AF X system, the EOS C50 offers continuous and reliable tracking, even in tricky shots.

Advanced focus modes

Includes focus guide, detection only, custom transition speed settings, and configurable AF zones.

High frame rates and versatile formats

Slow motion and flexible recording

Records in 12-bit Cinema RAW Light up to 7K at 60p, plus 4K at 120p and 2K at 180p. It also supports XF-AVC and HEVC in MXF and MP4 for fast workflows.

Simultaneous recording and proxies

With CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II card slots, it enables simultaneous multi-format recording with proxy files.

Professional connectivity and live streaming

Full I/O interface

The Canon C50 includes full HDMI, timecode, audio in/out (3.5mm), USB-C, two XLR inputs (on the removable handle) and a multi-function shoe.

Real-time streaming and remote control

Thanks to Wi-Fi and USB-C, it supports UVC/UAC output for video calls, IP streaming, and remote control from professional apps and consoles.

Workflow for multi-camera productions

Canon Cinema Ecosystem Compatibility

Control multiple cameras in the studio with timecode synchronization and Canon XC protocols, including the RC-IP1000 and Multi-Camera Control.

Virtual production and VR

Ready for Unreal Engine, After Effects, and virtual production systems. Compatible with the RF 5.2mm Dual Fisheye lens for 180° stereoscopic recording.

Advanced image stabilization

5-axis IBIS

Built-in stabilization system reduces vibrations even with non-IS lenses, useful for handheld or motion recording.

Technical specifications summary

Full Frame 7K CMOS Sensor

RAW Open Gate 12-bit (6960 × 4640)

Recording in Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, MP4 (HEVC/H.264)

32 MP / 40 fps photos

Dual base ISO: 800 / 6400

5-axis stabilization

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with EOS iTR

CFexpress B + SD UHS-II

HDMI, USB-C, XLR, Wi-Fi, Timecode

Remote Control, UVC/UAC, IP Streaming

Conclusion: A camera for hybrid filmmakers

The Canon EOS C50 combines the best of professional cinematography with the portability and flexibility needed for today's content. Its 7K sensor, precise focusing, internal RAW, and advanced connectivity make it an essential tool for creative productions, events, documentaries, and high-end online content.