Put Canon's mastery of image processing into a cinema-grade production-ready form factor and you get the EOS C700 GS PL Cinema Camera. This version of the C700 comes stocked with an ARRI PL lens mount, opening up a wealth of compatible vintage and modern cinema lens options. Furthermore, the 12-o'clock position of the PL mount is home to the Cooke /i lens interface, which passes lens information, such as aperture, focal length, and focus distance in real-time from compatible lenses for electronic display as well as metadata useful in VFX workflows. Beyond the lens mount is the first stop in the C700's imaging pipeline, the 4.2K global-shutter CMOS image sensor. The global shutter exposes every pixel on the sensor simultaneously. As opposed to rolling shutters found in most cinema cameras, this global shutter will be free of distortion that can be caused by fast moving objects passing through the scene or intense camera movements.
What good is a sensor without the processing technology to back it up? The C700 is capable of 4K recording at 60p to CFast 2.0 cards using the XF-AVC format. Also available are Apple's well-regarded ProRes formats for direct-to-edit workflows. Raw recording is another possibility through Canon's separately available Codex Digital Recorder which simply clips onto the rear of the C700's modular design.
While the C700 is a fairly advanced piece of equipment, Canon has implemented a familiar user interface. Most basic functions can be accessed through the six buttons surrounding the screen. More advanced settings can be found using the simple selection dial and set buttons.
I/O options for nearly any application can be found on the C700's side panel. Video, audio, control, and power inputs and outputs are available for implementations ranging from ENG-style run-and-gun to high-budget cinema productions.
While the C700 is a production powerhouse all on its own, its modular design lets the user customize the form factor to fit their use case. The rectangular body has enough real-estate to be shoulder-mounted for handheld shooting or secured to a dovetail on professional grip equipment with ease. And for the first time on a Cinema EOS camera, native V-mount battery support is available via an installed IDX battery plate.
Sensor Size | Super35 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 10.92 Megapixel (4374 x 2496) Effective: 8.85 Megapixel (4096 x 2160) |
Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
ISO | 160 to 25,600 (Native) 100 to 102,400 (Expanded) |
Gain | -2 to 42 dB (Native) -6 to 54 dB (Expanded) |
Lens Mount | PL Mount |
Lens Communication | Yes, with Autofocus Support |
Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFast (CFast 2.0) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Variable Frame Rates | Up to 240 fps |
Raw Recording | Raw 12-Bit: 4096 x 2160 Raw 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160 |
Recording Modes | ProRes 4:4:4 12-Bit: 2048 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p XF-AVC 4:4:4 12-Bit: 2048 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p XF-AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p ProRes 4:2:2 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160p 3840 x 2160p |
Gamma Curve | Canon Log, Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, DCI-P3, Rec2020, Rec709, ST2084, Wide DR |
IP Streaming | RTP, RTSP, UDP: 720 x 480 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i (1.5 to 9.0 Mb/s) |
Video Connectors | 2 x BNC (3G-SDI) Monitor Output 4 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic Level Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
Other I/O | 1 x 12-Pin Lens Control 1 x BNC Timecode Input/Output 1 x BNC Genlock Output 1 x RJ45 |
Wireless Interfaces | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi Control |
Resolution | 1,036,000 Dot |
Secondary Display | Top: 3" LCD Status Display |
EVF | Optional, Not Included |
Battery Type | V-Mount |
Power Connectors | 1 x 4-Pin XLR (12 VDC) Input 1 x D-Tap (12 to 24 VDC at2 A) Output |
Accessory Mount | 1 x 3/8"-16 Female 1 x 1/4"-20 Female |
Dimensions | 6.6 x 6.1 x 13.2" / 16.7 x 15.4 x 33.6 cm |
Weight | 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg |
Package Weight | 17.05 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.8 x 14.2 x 13.9" |