Canon RF Mount Cinema Prime Lenses Officially Announced

Canon has officially announced long awaited RF mount Cinema Prime lenses for EOS R video cameras. The full line of seven full-frame CN-R primes includes 14mm T3.1, 20mm T1.5, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.3, 85mm T1.3, and 135mm T2.2 RF-mount lenses.

You can now pre-order these lenses at B&H Photo Video. The release date for these lenses is expected in early 2024.

Pre-order links:

Canon CN-R 14mm T3.1 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $4,220 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 20mm T1.5 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $4,220 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 24mm T1.5 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $4,220 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 35mm T1.5 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $3,950 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 135mm T2.2 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $3,950 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 85mm T1.3 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $3,950 at B&HAdorama.

Canon CN-R 50mm T1.3 L F Cinema Prime Lens: $3,950 at B&HAdorama.

Continue reading “Canon RF Mount Cinema Prime Lenses Officially Announced”

Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 Now Available

The new Canon Cinema EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 is now available for download at Canon USA official site. This is a minor firmware update, not the planned feature update recently announced by Canon.

Download link: Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements:

  1. Fixes a problem that was a rare cause of instability in operation when using the control ring of the lens or adapter.

Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera: $5,499 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Canon Announced Two New Cinema Zoom Lenses

Canon released two new broadcasting lenses for their Cinema EOS system, the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S / SP and CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S / SP.

CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L key features:

• Constant T1.7 aperture across entire focal length
• 14-35mm wide angle zoom range
• Compatible with Canon relay change mount for easy conversion between Super 35mm and Full Frame
• Cooke /i Technology™ and ZEISS eXtended Data™ lens communication
• 11 Iris Blade aperture for beautiful bokeh effect
• Interchangeable EF/PL mount options
• 3.3kg in weight

CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L key features:

• Constant T1.7 aperture across entire focal length
• 31.5-95mm mid-focal length zoom range
• Compatible with Canon relay change mount for easy conversion between Super 35mm and Full Frame
• Cooke /i Technology™ and ZEISS eXtended Data™ lens communication
• 11 Iris Blade aperture for beautiful bokeh effect
• Interchangeable EF/PL mount options
• 3.5kg in weight

Canon press release: Continue reading “Canon Announced Two New Cinema Zoom Lenses”

Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II & C700 Mark II Coming in 2023

According to latest Canon rumors, Canon is going to announce at least two new Cinema EOS cameras in 2023. One of them will be the previously mentioned Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II and the other one is Cinema EOS C700 Mark II. The C200 MKII rumored to be announced around NAB Show 2023 in April, while the Cinema EOS C700 Mark II is expected to be available around IBC 2023 in September.

Below are rumored specs of C200 Mark II and C700 Mark II. Continue reading “Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II & C700 Mark II Coming in 2023”

Canon EOS C70 Firmware Update v1.0.5.1 adds 4K Intra Recording Options and Eye AF

Canon has announced new firmware update for Canon Cinema EOS C70 camera ( AmazonB&HAdorama). The latest firmware updates for the RF-mount Cinema EOS camera give filmmakers even more flexibility with the addition of a range of features including eye detection and tracking, plus multi-cam setup support.

Highlights of firmware version 1.0.5.1 for the C70 include the addition of Eye Detection AF, Face Detection AF and Subject Tracking AF during Slow and Fast Recording, which ranges from 24p to 120p. The C70 will also now maintain its settings when switching between normal and Slow and Fast recording modes.

You will be able to download EOS C70 firmware 1.0.5.1 on December 8th, 2022. Continue reading “Canon EOS C70 Firmware Update v1.0.5.1 adds 4K Intra Recording Options and Eye AF”

New Firmware Updates: Canon EOS C300 Mark III V1.0.4.1 & C500 Mark II Firmware V1.0.6.1

Canon released the new firmware updates for EOS C500 Mark II and Canon EOS C300 Mark III (replacement for the current Mark II version) cameras. You can download the latest firmware version 1.0.4.1 for Canon EOS C300 Mark III & firmware update version 1.0.6.1 for Canon EOS C500 Mark II cinema cameras.

Canon’s EOS C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III are a formidable combination of 4K Digital Cinema Cameras, and they’re getting even better thanks to a new firmware update. Here are the details. Continue reading “New Firmware Updates: Canon EOS C300 Mark III V1.0.4.1 & C500 Mark II Firmware V1.0.6.1”

Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 Released

Canon released a new firmware update version 1.0.4.1 for Canon EOS C70 cinema camera.

The EOS C70 is a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS System camera featuring Canon’s 4K Super 35mm DGO sensor. With 4K 120P Slow Motion, High Dynamic Range and Dual Pixel CMOS AF in a compact body, it takes the RF System into a brand-new era.

Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera: $5,499 at AmazonB&HAdorama

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fix:

  1. Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, the camera cannot be normally operated when operating the REC button with the camera set to the [Continuous Recording] function.

Download firmware v1.0.4.1 for the Cinema EOS C70

Canon Announced XA75, XA70, XA65, XA60 and VIXIA HF G70 Camcorders

Canon has officially announced a series new camcorders, they are XA75, XA70, XA65, XA60 and VIXIA HF G70 camcorders.

Price & Availability

The Canon XA75 and XA70 professional camcorders are both scheduled to be available in November 2022 for an estimated retail price of $2,999.00 and $2,499.00 respectively.

The Canon XA65 and XA60 professional camcorders are both scheduled to be available in October 2022 for an estimated retail price of $2,299.00 and $1,799.00 respectively.

The Canon VIXIA HF G70 prosumer camcorder is scheduled to be available in October 2022 for an estimated retail price of $1,249.00.

Pre-order links:

Press release: Continue reading “Canon Announced XA75, XA70, XA65, XA60 and VIXIA HF G70 Camcorders”

Canon Announces CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera, Price $9,699

Canon has announced the new CR-N700 4K PTZ camera. The US price for CR-N700 is same as Sony FR7 and stands for $9,699. Pre-orders are available at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. The release date for CR-N700 is scheduled for December 2022.

Canon CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera Features

  • Up to UHD 4K60 Video, HDR Imagery
  • 1″ CMOS Sensor, DIG!C DV7 Processor
  • 15x Optical & 20x Digital Zoom
  • Dual-Pixel CMOS AF with EOS iTR AF X
  • HDMI, 12G/3G-SDI & IP Video Output
  • XC, RTSP/RTP, NDI|HX, RTMP/RTMPS
  • Built-In ND Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
  • VISCA, Serial, FreeD, SRT Control
  • Genlock, Dual XLR & 3.5mm Audio Input
  • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Press release: Continue reading “Canon Announces CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera, Price $9,699”

Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II to be Released in 2023

According to latest Canon rumors, there will be several new Cinema EOS camera coming in 2023. One of them would be the already confirmed Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II.

Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II is expected to position between EF and RF mounts. The EF mount comes off to reveal the RF mount. Below you can see the rumored specs of Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II:

  • Same image sensor as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III
  • Same connection ports as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III
  • Timecode
  • SDI Terminals
  • Easily interchangable EF and RF mount
  • Same frame rates and resolution as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark III

via: CR