Canon EOS C50
The Canon EOS C50 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Canon and announced on 9 September 2025 as part of the company's Cinema EOS range of digital movie cameras.[1] The C50 succeeds the hybrid Canon EOS R5 C.[2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Canon Inc. |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Released | November 2025 |
| Intro price | US$3899 (body and handle) |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Canon RF |
| Lens | Interchangeable |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (36×24 mm) |
| Sensor maker | Canon Inc. |
| Maximum resolution | 6960×4640 pixels (32.3 MP) |
| Recording medium | 1× CFexpress 2.0 (Type-B) 1× SDXC |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Shutter | |
| Frame rate | 40 fps |
| Shutter | Electronic rolling shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 30s – 1/2000s (video) 30s – 1/8000s (photo) |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | DIGIC DV7 |
| General | |
| Video recording | Full-sensor 6960×4640 at up to 25 fps, DCI 4K at up to 120 fps, DCI 2K at up to 180 fps |
| LCD screen | 7.5 cm (3.0 in) 900×600 touchscreen, live preview |
| Battery | LP-6P |
| AV port | 1× HDMI Type-A |
| Data port | 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C |
| Dimensions | 142×88×95 mm (5.6×3.5×3.7 in) |
| Weight | 670 g (24 oz) (body only) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Canon EOS R5 C |
| References | |
| Europe, Canon. "Canon EOS C50 Video Camera Specifications". Canon Europe. Retrieved 2025-09-30. | |
Features
[edit]As a cinema camera, the EOS C50 lacks an electronic viewfinder. All available kits include a top handle that can be attached to the main camera body. This top handle includes additional audio inputs and multiple controls.[3] Like its predecessor, the C50 includes an active cooling system to prevent overheating while in operation.
The EOS C50 features a 32-megapixel full-frame active-pixel sensor with dual conversion gain at film speeds of ISO 800 and 6400 for the high and low gain steps, respectively. The sensor is capable of recording full-resolution video with the sensor's full width and height, making the EOS C50 the first Canon camera capable of "open-gate" recording.[2]
Reception
[edit]Prerelease reception to the EOS C50 was positive. Digital Camera World noted the camera's improved specifications over the comparable Sony FX3, particularly its open gate video capabilities.[4] CineD stated that the C50 outperforms its competition in most respects, though noted that its lack of a mechanical shutter and in-body image stabilization gave the FX3 an advantage for still photography.[5] TechRadar praised the C50's improvements over the Canon EOS R5 C with respect to video production, namely the ability to rig the camera with accessories that could not be used on the latter.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Canon U.S.A. Announces New EOS C50 7K Full-Frame CMOS Sensor Cinema Camera and RF-Mount RF85mm F1.4 L VCM Hybrid Lens". Canon U.S.A., Inc. 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ a b "Canon EOS C50 is its smallest and lightest cinema camera ever". DPReview. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Gray, Jeremy (2025-09-09). "Full-Frame Canon EOS C50 Is Canon's Smallest and Lightest Cinema Camera". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Artaius, James; Bevan, Gareth (2025-09-09). "Hands-on Canon EOS C50 review: The FX3 killer is here". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Behiri, Johnnie (2025-09-09). "Canon EOS C50 Review & Mini-Doc: Open-Gate, Anamorphic Options, and Great Value". CineD. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Coleman, Timothy (2025-09-09). "I tried Canon' new EOS C50 cinema camera, and it muscles into a Sony-dominated filmmaking space". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-09-30.