Canon surprises at IBC 2025 with the new EOS C50

The smallest camera to date in the EOS Cinema series, Canon C50, is surprising at IBC 2025 for the variety of film recording configurations it offers, from quick shoots to large-scale productions. In Amsterdam it also debuts the widest lens to date in its Cine-Servo range, CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1.

With a compact design, it offers a variety of professional features for those professionals who, increasingly, combine video and photo at the highest level. At the heart of the EOS C50's design is a nuevo sensor CMOS 7K full frame that, together with a advanced DIGIC DV 7 processor, provide spectacular image quality for both video recording and taking photos, including Internal RAW video recording at up to 7K at 60P, high speed recording up to 4K a 120P / 2K a 180P, as well as 32 MP high-resolution photographs and lots of detail.

The C50, due to its features, is positioned between the camera between R5C and the C70, in a range that is led at the top of the range with the C400 and the C500 Mark II, and will compete in the same segment as the popular Sony FX3. It is the first of this range that offers open gate recording (open pitch) that uses the entire surface of the sensor for maximum resolution and flexibility. By capturing images across the full width and height of the sensor using the new mode Full Frame 3:2 of the sensor, larger images are achieved, which take advantage of the full circle of full frame lenses. Open gate recording offers filmmakers greater flexibility in post-production, since it allows you to have horizontal and vertical video formats to edit them with total freedom from the same footage, with a very wide margin to reframe the images. When used in conjunction with anamorphic lenses, the result is a taller image with a wide, immersive cinematic look.

Videographers working to tight deadlines can simultaneously capture a full-angle image and a cropped vertical or square version, ideal for social media and advertising, using the Simultaneous Trimmed Recording (Simultaneous Crop Recording) of the EOS C50. The cropped area can be moved horizontally for optimal framing and recorded in a different format to suit the requirements of the job delivery.

High resolution in both video and photo

As a true hybrid camera, the EOS C50 combines advanced capabilities to produce 7K video and 32MP photos. The information on the screen is optimized whether the camera is set to Video mode or Photo mode, with the usual EOS Cinema interface for video and the classic Canon EOS R menu for photos.

Both videographers and photographers will be able to benefit from the Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus from Canon, offering high-speed, high-precision subject detection and tracking. Precision enables eye targeting to prioritize people, dogs, cats and birds, with additional controls to tailor autofocus speed and tracking response appropriate for each subject.

The new C50 is reminiscent of the design that Canon introduced in the RV50 or the C80, with a very small size, compact and light (just 665 grams) and very powerful features. Designed for agility, the EOS C50's lightweight, modular design allows for intuitive handling, whether shooting handheld or on a gimbal (three-axis stabilizer). Thanks to its linear, low-profile body, as well as multiple accessory mounting points, it integrates seamlessly into modern rigging setups. The camera can be mount oriented horizontally or vertically, with the screen and menu adjusting automatically to accommodate vertical orientation.

The EOS C50's detachable handle improves control and comfort while handling. Likewise, it has two 3-pin XLR audio terminals full-size buttons and control dials for professional-quality audio recording, plus a REC button and rocker control. zoom (with motorized servo) in the style of traditional video cameras. In addition to native support for the wide range of RF lenses, EF/PL lenses can be mounted to the EOS C50 using Canon's PL-RF adapter, which can be conveniently attached to the camera body, as well as using a selection of Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters.

Connection options

A wide selection of connection options ensure the EOS C50 meets the demands of modern professional productions. In addition to the XLR inputs, this camera It has a MIC connection, another Time Code connection, HDMI OUT (Type A) and USB (Type C). Additionally, dual CFexpress and SD card slots offer a wide range of simultaneous recording options, including different file formats, resolution and proxy settings.

The EOS C50 is compatible con UVC/UAC to enable live broadcasting in high resolution, up to 60P/50P, using a single USB cable, in addition to the XC protocol for remote operation of the camera, using compatible mobile apps or optional accessories, such as the Canon RC-IP1000 Remote Controller. Both video clips and photos can be transmitted to clients in real time, via Wi-Fi or USB, with the professional app Content Transfer Professional (CTP, Professional Content Transfer) from Canon.

The Canon collaboration with Adobe has been expanded to the EOS C50, so this camera supports Frame.io's Camera to Cloud connectivity. Along with the EOS C400 and EOS C80, this support allows proxy files to be sent directly from the camera to the Frame.io platform, providing a seamless and reliable path to send from production to post-production.

With its powerful connectivity, flexible design and powerful full frame capabilities, the EOS C50 sets a new standard for compact cinema cameras. Building on the success of the EOS R5 C, it provides uncompromising image quality for both video and still photography.

On the other hand, Canon has announced a series of important Free firmware updates for EOS Cinema cameras, which will be available at the end of the year. These updates include the addition of 3:2 Open Gate RAW recording, with a resolution of 6,000 x 4,000 for the EOS C400; and View Assist during Playback for the EOS C80, among other key feature enhancements such as focus peaking on both cameras, as well as the EOS R5 C and EOS C70.

Main features of the EOS C50

Internal 7K 60p RAW video recording, 32MP stills

Advanced full frame 7K CMOS sensor

Open gate video recording

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II & EOS iTR AF X

Oversampled to 4K from 7K

HFR recording from 4K at 120 fps or 2K at 180 fps

Dual Base ISO Compatibility (800/6,400 ISO)

15 steps of dynamic range

Grabación en Cinema RAW Light de 12 bits, Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3 y XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S

Detachable handle and rigging capability

Native RF mount, compatible with EF/PL lens mount adapter

Two XLR audio inputs

Full-size HDMI OUT (Tipo A), USB (Tipo C)

Smart multifunction shoe for accessories

MCC/CTPFrame.IO for sending to the cloud

Dual slot for CFexpress and SD cards, with simultaneous recording

Battery Grip that facilitates vertical recording

Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1

At IBC 2025 Canon is presenting for the first time the expansion of its range of cinema lenses with the widest lens to date in its Cine-Servo range. with his 11mm super angle focal length and its wide angle of 100 degree vision, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 represents a flexible choice for small studios and dynamic live events, where framing of both the subject and the environment is essential.

Available in both RF and PL mounts, the new lens incorporates the drive unit servo digital eXs-V new generation, for superior control and functionality.Weighing approximately 3 kilos, the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is the lightest lens in Canon's Cine-Servo range, which is ideal for the use of gimbal stabilization, cranes, robotic systems and cable-suspended cameras. Operators shooting with the camera on their shoulder will also appreciate its reduced weight.

“Thanks to the varied capabilities and balanced construction of the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1, this super-angle 8K Cine-Servo lens offers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality, with the mobility required by broadcast professionals,” he comments. Mark Fensome, product marketing specialist at Canon Europe. "Thanks to the built-in 1.5x multiplier, this lens is very versatile, both to extend its range when used with a Super 35mm camera or to enable its compatibility with Full Frame cameras. In addition, it allows you to achieve a shallow depth of field, to provide a more cinematic look in live and news productions, as well as high-end documentaries and dramas."

Thanks to its detachable servo unit, the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 can be easily configured for the filming live sports, events and cinema. It is the second Cine-Servo lens equipped with Canon's next-generation eXs-V digital servo drive unit, which offers more precise and ergonomic servo control, a faster-responsive iris and USB-C connectivity.

The CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is available in RF or PL mount, increasing its versatility. In the PL mount, the lens is compatible con la Cooke /i Technology y con ZEISS eXtended Data, for real-time metadata output, while with the RF mount it provides additional capabilities, including support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF, for fast and smooth autofocus, plus advanced lens correction data.

Main characteristics of the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1

The widest Canon Cine-Servo lens, with a focal length of 11-55mm and an angle of view of 100 degrees.

Super 35mm lens, full format compatible (via built-in 1.5x multiplier).

It weighs approximately 3 kilos, which allows for comfortable recording with the camera on the shoulder, as well as greater flexibility when incorporating supports.

High-level 8K HDR optical quality, with an 11-blade iris.

Detachable next-generation eXs-V digital servo drive unit, incorporating a high-resolution encoder with a 16-bit absolute value, with advanced servo control, correction of the variation of the frame when changing the focus point and improved ergonomics.

Communication with RF and PL mounts, with real-time metadata output, compatible with virtual production systems and VFX workflows; The RF mount also supports lens distortion correction and the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system.

Versatile design for various television (broadcast) and film productions.