The International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam is about to start, and prior to that we have lots of video-related announcements happening. The big one today is the Canon EOS C50, Canon’s smallest Cinema camera to date, and one that clearly targets recent Sony FX models, such as the FX3.
With a 32mp full frame sensor, the US$3900 C50 tops out at 7K/60P and open gate up to 30P. Designed in the now usual soap-bar style for these video-oriented cameras (no extending grip), Canon has pre-populated the body with extra 1/4” mounting studs, two of which on top allow for the mounting of an XLR soundbar/handle. While it can take still photos, the C50’s aligned and numbered buttons default to video functions. The body is deeper than the usual mirrorless camera due to fan and ventilation. Overall, the C50 sits between the vlogging-oriented R50 V and the the bigger EOS C80 (Canon also announced firmware updates for their other Cinema cameras).
Along with the C50, Canon introduced the 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens.
Meanwhile, Sigma used IBC to introduce three new lenses: the 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Contemporary, 135mm f/1.4 Art, and an updated 35mm f/1.2 Art. Sigma’s video 28-45mm f/2 was also shown again (to be available in November).
Other announcements should come in the next two days (the show opens on September 12th).
