Canon has officially unveiled the Cinema EOS C50, a compact, hybrid-focused cinema camera designed for solo shooters, small crews, and content creators producing for multi-platform delivery. With features that rival larger cinema systems, the EOS C50 sits just below the C70 and C400 in Canon’s growing professional video line-up, while introducing new capabilities to the EOS ecosystem.
Central to the C50 is a brand-new 32-megapixel full-frame sensor, capable of 7K RAW internal recording at up to 60fps and oversampled 4K up to 120fps. Notably, this is Canon’s first camera to support full open-gate internal recording — allowing flexible framing and future-proof workflows ideal for vertical, square, and cinematic widescreen projects.
Autofocus is powered by Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with intelligent tracking, while full-frame dynamic range reaches 15+ stops. Video is recorded in a variety of formats including Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, MP4, and HEVC. Stills shooters benefit from up to 40fps burst at full 32MP resolution, with support for RAW, JPEG and HEIF.
The modular design includes a removable top handle with dual XLR inputs, full-size HDMI, timecode terminal, and a three-inch articulated LCD screen. Rigging flexibility is enhanced by multiple ¼” mount points and compatibility with the new BG-R20 battery grip.
The EOS C50 supports Frame.io Camera to Cloud, Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking, USB streaming, and multi-camera control via Canon’s XC Protocol. Designed for versatility, it targets corporate, commercial, event, wedding, and documentary production markets — particularly those needing a high-end tool in a lightweight package.
Canon EOS C50 Specifications:
- Sensor: 32MP Full-frame CMOS
- Video: 7K 60p RAW (internal), 4K 120p, 2K 180p
- Recording formats: Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, MP4, HEVC
- Stills: 32MP, up to 40fps
- ISO: TBC, but supports low-light performance
- Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Screen: 3-inch articulating LCD
- Connectivity: Dual XLR (via handle), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C
- Media: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II slots
- Mount: Canon RF
Canon EOS C50 Price and Availability:
The Canon EOS C50 will be available from November 2025 (date TBC), priced at £3,359.99 / €3,899.99. Canon will showcase the camera at IBC 2025 with hands-on demos. Product details are on the official Canon C50 page.
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