Canon EOS C400 6K Full-Frame Digital Cinema Camera | Canon RF

Creators aiming to achieve a cinematic aesthetic while utilizing adaptable imaging tools can now consider the Canon RF-mount EOS C400 6K Full-Frame Digital Cinema Camera. This camera is built around an innovative 6K full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS sensor and offers three ISO settings of 800, 3200, and 12,800, accommodating a broad spectrum of lighting conditions. The C400 seamlessly integrates high-resolution visuals with both cinematic and broadcast capabilities, including an optional Cooke/i PL mount, return video functionality, and modes for Super35 and Super16. Additionally, it features user-friendly options for solo operators, such as Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II, internal ND filters, and a compact, lightweight design.

6K Full-Frame Sensor

Canon has integrated its latest 6K CMOS sensor into the core of the C400 camera, which allows for remarkably low noise levels, enhanced sensitivity efficiency, and superior 4K image quality through 6K oversampling. This advancement is attributed to the enhanced light capture capabilities of the back-illuminated, stacked CMOS sensor.

Triple-Base ISOs

The identical 6K CMOS sensor offers a selection of three ISO speeds: 800, 3200, and 12,800. This versatility enables the capture of vibrant scenes such as Times Square or sunlit landscapes, as well as the subtle details in low-light environments, including indoor settings or a city skyline at night.

Multiple Recording Formats

Various projects require distinct recording formats, and the C400 accommodates this need with capabilities for up to 6K60 Cinema RAW, as well as HQ, ST, and LT Cinema RAW Light in 12-bit modes. It offers oversampled 4K with exceptional detail in 10-bit 4:2:2, supporting frame rates of up to 120p without cropping the sensor's image. Additionally, it can capture slow and fast motion at rates reaching UHD 4K120 and 2K180.

Canon has streamlined the editing process by introducing two new codecs: XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S. These codecs come with a simplified naming system, an organized folder structure, and the preservation of metadata, all while adhering to the established MP4 format.

Body Design

Dual Media Slots

The C400 features CFexpress Type-B and SD card slots, which will be highly valued by enthusiasts of proxy recordings. These slots allow for sub-recording and proxy capture through the SD card slot, while also enabling the simultaneous recording of up to raw data using a CFexpress card.

Mechanical ND Filters

When producing a cinematic feature or capturing spontaneous footage for a documentary or event, the capability to swiftly adjust up to 10 stops of ND filtration with the C400 will be invaluable. This rapid exposure modification allows you to preserve your desired depth of field, as it eliminates the necessity to reduce the aperture on your lens.

Compact, Lightweight Body

Canon's RF lens mount is designed with a short flange back, which minimizes the lens mount area and overall dimensions. This characteristic renders it particularly suitable for use with gimbals, handheld devices, or drones.

LCD, Handle, and Grip

The C400 showcases several ergonomic enhancements, including an upgraded touchscreen LCD, a redesigned grip, and an improved battery. The LCD mount allows for both angle and length adjustments, ensuring optimal positioning whether the device is used handheld, shoulder-mounted, or on a tripod. Additionally, the articulated handgrip is ergonomically designed and includes a multifunction shoe, three customizable buttons, and captive screws that remain secured during the mounting or detaching process.

Improved Autofocus Function

In situations where a focus puller is not available, the C400 features Canon's enhanced dual-pixel autofocus system, benefiting from a broader area of the back-illuminated CMOS sensor dedicated to autofocus. This intelligent tracking capability allows for precise monitoring of a subject's eyes, face, head, and body. For wildlife documentary filmmakers, the C400 is equipped to identify the eyes, face, or body of specific animals, regardless of their size or the orientation of their faces.

Production and Broadcast Features

The adaptable C400 features an array of interfaces that render it appropriate for both film and broadcast-style productions. These connections comprise 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI video outputs, dual mini-XLR audio inputs, as well as timecode, genlock, and return video DIN connectors, in addition to a 12-pin lens port. An automatic clear-scan mode for the shutter identifies the frequency of your light source, assisting in minimizing or completely eliminating the flickering that can occasionally occur with LED walls.

Ethernet/Wi-Fi Control and IP Streaming

Utilize the Ethernet port of the C400 along with Canon's IP-based XC protocol to incorporate the RC-IP1000, RC-IP100, or remote-control shading solutions from third parties into your broadcast-style production. The Canon Remote Control Camera Application (RCCA) is compatible with the C400, allowing for the management of camera settings and multicamera operations. Additionally, the C400 supports IP streaming through the SRT protocol.