New Canon digital cinema camera makes possible on-camera 4K video recording in both MP4 and new Cinema RAW Light format

New
Canon digital cinema camera makes possible on-camera 4K video recording in both
MP4 and new Cinema RAW Light format

SINGAPORE, 31 May, 2017 – Canon today announced a new
addition to the Company’s Cinema EOS System of professional cinematography
products: the EOS C200 digital cinema camera, which make possible the on-camera
recording of 4K video in MP4 and the new Cinema RAW Light1. The camera is ideal for
wide-ranging video productions such as movies, TV dramas and commercials, as
well as news, documentaries and milestones events, for example, weddings.

The
EOS C200 features the newly-developed Dual DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform
that makes possible the recording of 4K video1 to CFast cards using the new
Cinema RAW Light video format, which retains the same amount of information and
degree of freedom when color grading a Cinema RAW while achieving between
one-third and one-fifth the file size, in addition to 4K MP4-format video2 recording to SD cards. Both
of these 4K video formats are recorded on camera, thereby enabling more
efficient 4K video content creation.

Using
the LM-V1 touch-panel LCD monitor, users can intuitively select the subject
they wish to focus on with simple touch operation. With Dual Pixel CMOS AF,
which enables superb tracking and smooth autofocus ideal for video capture,
users can employ touch operations for  fast and accurate adjustments, even during 4K
shooting, when precise focusing can be a challenge.

The
EOS C200 delivers a maximum 15-stop equivalent wide dynamic range for 4K HDR
video recording in Cinema RAW Light format, and a maximum 13-stop equivalent in
MP4 format that employs Canon’s proprietary Log gammas—Canon Log 3 and Canon
Log. Through the use of Canon’s professional 4K displays, users can confirm
ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ)2 – compliant HDR video on
location while shooting.

Scheduled Firmware Update

From
the first half of 2018, a free firmware update will be available, to include support
for the XF-AVC (YCbCr 4:2:0 8bit) video format used by such digital cinema
cameras as the EOS C700 /EOS C700 GS PL and EOS C300 Mark II.

Partners3
Supporting Cinema RAW Light

Coinciding
with the release of the EOS C200, DaVinci Resolve,　Blackmagic Design’s editing and grading software, will
commence support for Cinema RAW Light. In addition, users can perform editing
using Avid Technology, Inc.’s Media Composer with the official Canon plugin
“Canon RAW Plugin for Avid Media Access4” and processing using
Canon’s Cinema RAW Development4.

The
EOS C200 and the aforementioned software will be on display at the 2017 After
NAB Show broadcasting technology expo, to be held on June 1 and 2 in Akihabara,
Tokyo, as well as the Cine Gear Expo cinema industry trade show, to be held on
June 2 and 3 in Hollywood, U.S.A.

Support
for Cinema RAW Light is also scheduled for EDIUS Pro, Grass Valley’s editing
software, during 2017. Additionally, a future version of Final Cut Pro X from
Apple Inc. will support Canon Cinema RAW Light, using Canon RAW Plugin for Final
Cut Pro X5.

Optional Accessories

LM-V1
LCD monitor (included with the EOS C200)

The LM-V1 LCD monitor employs
a 4-inch LCD panel for intuitive touch-screen operations, making possible the
easy selection of focus points for convenient adjustment, even during
single-operator shooting.

LA-V1
LCD attachment unit (included with the EOS C200)

The
LA-V1 LCD attachment unit connects the camera body to the LM-V1 LCD monitor,
enabling the monitor to be rotated freely during shooting while keeping it
securely attached to the camera body.

GR-V1
camera grip (included with the EOS C200)

Compared with the EOS C300
Mark II, the distance between the grip and the optical axis has been reduced by
approximately 9 mm, improving weight balance for handheld use. The grip can also
be quickly attached and detached with ease.

HDU-2
handle unit (included with the EOS C200)

The HDU-2 handle unit can be
attached to the camera body without tools, and features a newly-designed handle
screw that enables fast and easy attachment.

CL-V2
clamp base (sold separately)

The CL-V2 clamp base enables
the attachment of the optional high-image-quality EVF-V70 OLED electronic
viewfinder (sold separately) to the EOS C200, which does not come packaged with
the LM-V1 LCD monitor, to make possible comfortable EVF shooting.

The pricing and availability
of the EOS C200, LM-V1, LA-V1, GR-V1, HDU-2, CL-V2 and CG-A20 will be advised.

1
For Cinema RAW Light: 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) in 60P. For MP4: 4K UHD (3840 x
2160) in 60P (Both 50P in PAL filming mode)

2
The HDR imaging standard recommended by the
International Telecommunications Union

3
Additional companies not mentioned in this section are scheduled to add support
for Cinema RAW Light at a later date. For a complete list of partner companies
and products, please see the last page of this document.

4
A Windows version and Mac version of this product will be available for
download free of charge from the Canon website.

5
Release date TBD. Please check the official product website for updates.