Canon EOS C70

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Incorporating key Cinema EOS video tools in a mirrorless style body, the Canon Cinema EOS C70 camera features a Super35 DGO (dual gain output) sensor to capture nuanced images with up to more than 16 stops of high dynamic range. The innovative DGO system combines two separate gain readings for each sensor photodiode, emphasizing saturation in bright areas of your image and reducing noise in darker areas. Video resolutions include 4K DCI capture at speeds ranging from 23.98 to 60fps, plus high-speed options up to 120fps in UHD 4K and 180fps in cropped 2K.

Professional video features include unlimited video recording, Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus control, a motorized ND filter wheel tucked into the shallower RF mount flange depth, a BNC timecode input/output connector, and built-in dual mini-XLR audio inputs. The EOS C70 is also the first Cinema EOS camera with an RF mount that allows you to use Canon 's line of fast and reliable RF lenses with advanced coatings and image stabilization.

This lightweight cinema camera also incorporates a 3.5" direct touch control LCD panel for quick and easy setup changes, and auto ISO and auto gain functions for on-the-fly adjustments to changing light levels.

The Cinema EOS C70 camera fits your C300 Mk III workflow as a B-camera, as an upgrade for C200 or C100 users, or as an alternative for EOS R owners who shoot an ever-increasing amount of video. Its touchscreen LCD panel speeds up your workflow by allowing you to turn functions on and off directly from the touchscreen; No need to waste time going to multiple menus through a combination of control buttons and jog wheels. Power the EOS C70 with a BPA-60 or BPA-30 battery or the included AC power adapter.

To provide greater flexibility in lens choice, the EOS C70 is also compatible with the separately available EF-EOS R 0.71X EF to RF lens mount adapter. This adapter converts your full-frame lenses to the Super35 format while providing a handy increase in aperture speed of around one stop. The EF adapter passes all EF lens data through the RF mount, providing full dual-pixel autofocus and metadata information for selected lenses. The EOS C70 is also the first Cinema EOS camera in Canon to feature the EOS iTR AF X autofocus feature, which uses a head tracking algorithm developed with deep learning technology to improve distance measurement and tracking reliability.

This digital cinema camera records videos with up to DCI 4K resolution into two slots using more affordable and widely available SD cards. High frame rates can be recorded in 4K up to 120fps and up to 180fps in a 2K cropped Super16 mode. Codec options include XF-AVC, XF-AVC Intra, and XF-AVC Long GOP from Canon, which provide up to 10-bit 4K 4:2:2 DCI images with reduced storage requirements. To boost your post-production workflow, the flexible EOS C70 supports proxy recording speeds and simultaneous recording in different formats, including 4K/HD and XF-AVC/MP4 options. The EOS C70 can also capture still images in slot B of the SD cart when in standby mode in selected video modes.

For added flexibility during post-production, this camera also offers Canon's Log 2 and Log 3 gamma modes, which provide extended dynamic range with excellent tonal reproduction for highlighted, low-light areas of your images. The EOS C70 also supports .cube 3D LUTs so you can get the most accurate colour reproduction on both the LCD screen and your external display monitors.

This cinema camera features an HDMI Type-A output, a BNC timecode input/output, and a USB Type-C port for control or connection to an external Wi-Fi adapter for streaming. It supports up to 4-channel audio with dual mini-XLR ports, an internal stereo microphone, and a 3.5mm microphone input. The body of the EOS C70 comes with a detachable handle unit, a microphone stand, a shoulder strap, a BPA-30 battery, a battery charger, an AC adapter with power cord and a port cover.

Update v1.0.1.1

Firmware update v1.0.1.1 adds several attributes designed to improve workflow and custom settings and to expand the choice of compatible lenses. New options shared with other Canon cameras include the BT.709 gamma option and the ability to name custom image files with titles up to 16 characters. C70-specific attributes include an HDMI display assist feature, enhanced autofocus performance including a "full area" option, and improved performance with the EF-EOS R 0.71x adapter. The range of lenses compatible with the Canon C70 has been expanded to include 16-35, 24-105 and 70-200mm EF-mount zoom options.

Exceptional image quality

• Canon Super35 Dual Gain Output Sensor (DGO)

Canon's next-generation Super35 Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor offers dynamic range up to more than 16 stops and includes Canon's exclusive dual-pixel CMOS autofocus technology. The DGO sensor generates high dynamic range and maintains low noise levels by reading each pixel with varying gains. It combines images that use pixels taken with an amplifier that prioritizes saturation for bright areas and an amplifier that prioritizes noise and lower noise for darker areas.

• DIG image processor! C DV7

The DIG! Canon DV7 takes the extensive raw information captured from the image sensor and processes it for output. The DiG! C is also the driving force behind features like high-frame rate recording, dual gain output sensor (DGO), dual-pixel autofocus, HDR output (PQ), electronic image stabilization, and proxy recording.

• Canon Log 2 and 3; PQ and HLG recording

The EOS C70 supports both the full dynamic range Canon Log 2 and the more user-friendly Canon Log 3 gamma for the workflow. Canon Log formats are designed to reproduce the full tonal gamut of your CMOS image sensor. Switch to a records post-production workflow when you're looking for higher dynamic range, better highlights and shadow retention, and greater grading flexibility. Note that while Canon Log 2 offers the highest dynamic range and image detail, the greatest post-production flexibility, and the sensor's full dynamic range, it will typically require more time spent on color correction.

For users looking for most of the benefits of a logging workflow but with reduced response times, choose the Canon Log 3 alternative with only a slightly reduced dynamic range of 14 stops.

Highly adaptable shooting style

• RF lens mount

A built-in RF lens mount gives the EOS C70 compatibility with Canon's expanding line of high-performance RF-mount lenses. With a short flange distance, the RF mount helps to noticeably reduce the depth of the camera body, resulting in a more compact design.

• EF lens compatibility with optional adapter

The optional EF-EOS R 0.71X EF to RF lens adapter converts a full-frame lens to the Super35 format while increasing the aperture speed by an average of one stop. The EF adapter passes EF lens data through the RF mount, providing full dual-pixel autofocus and metadata information for selected lenses.

Additional compatible adapters include the EF-EOS R Canon mount, Canon control ring mount, drop-in circular polarizing filter mount, and drop-in variable ND filter mount adapters.

• Direct touch control

The EOS C70 features direct touch control, allowing you to quickly and easily access your favourite menu settings via the fully rotating LCD screen. Simply tap the 3.5" screen to start/stop recording, set ISO/Gain, color temperature and iris, and access other critical settings. Recording settings found in different menus can now be controlled with one hand, allowing -spot changes even while operating the camera with one hand.

• 9 x 16 vertical capture

Use the 1/4"-20 tripod thread built into the handgrip to position the EOS C70 for portrait use when capturing images for digital signage or mobile device use. For ease of viewing, the user interface can also be changed for vertical use.

Professional design features

• Compact design

The compact EOS C70 features a lightweight design with a built-in ergonomic grip. The smallest of the EOS bodies has two upper shoes and comes with a detachable handle and microphone holder.

• Mini-XLR audio inputs

Two phantom-powered mini-XLR inputs and manually controlled dials provide professional audio recording options for the EOS C70.

• Built-in ND filters

Designed specifically for the EOS C70's short flange distance, a slim motorised ND filter unit allows users to quickly select up to 10 stops of neutral density, a feature especially useful for ENG photographers or when shooting in rapidly changing lighting conditions.

• Timecode input/output

A BNC connector on the front of the EOS C70 allows users to enter and generate timecode, making it easy to sync in multi-camera shots.

• Dual-pixel CMOS autofocus with touch AF and face detection

Another innovative feature of the EOS C70 is Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which uses every pixel of the CMOS sensor for focus detection and image information, resulting in precision focusing and optimal image quality. The EOS C70 is also the first Cinema EOS camera to feature the EOS iTR AF X autofocus feature with a head-detection algorithm developed using deep learning technology. In face detection mode, this algorithm helps improve distance measurement and tracking reliability, even when a subject turns their head to the side or back.

The EOS C70 also features the innovative Dual Pixel Focus Guide, which provides front and rear focus information so users know where to set focus during manual jerks.

• EIS with Coordinated Control

To smooth out handheld shots, the EOS C70 is the first Cinema EOS camera to offer enhanced image stabilisation with coordinated control. When used with an RF-mount lens and the EOS C70's electronic IS, coordinated control optimises hand shake correction for even greater vibration reduction than with an EF-mount lens and an electronic IS.

When working in 2K format, the EOS C70's Super16 Digital IS improves performance by using the peripheral area around the centre of the 4K sensor to stabilise the image.

• Auto ISO/Gain Control

In another first for the Cinema EOS lineup, the EOS C70 can automatically adjust ISO and gain control using DGO (Dual Gain Output) to change gain seamlessly, allowing users to concentrate on their framing rather than their aperture control when moving between locations with noticeable changes in light levels.

• Compatible with RC-V100 and LANC

The EOS C70's LANC Remote Body Terminal allows remote control via the optional Canon RC-V100 unit. The RC-V100 provides full access to key features such as start/stop, shutter/gain settings, focus/iris/zoom settings, display settings, white balance, black gamut and more.

Advanced workflow optimization

• Dual SD card slots/multiple recording options

The EOS C70's two SD card slots allow simultaneous recording in different formats, including 4K/HD and XF-AVC/MP4 options. The EOS C70 can also capture still photos when in standby mode in selected video modes.

• Standard and high frame rate at 4K 120p

With its new chip design and DIG! C DV7, the EOS C70 is capable of both standard speeds ranging from 23.98 to 60 fps and ultra-high frame rates. Capture video at frame rates of up to 120fps in 4K and up to 180fps in 2K crop mode. Dual Pixel AF is compatible with the EOS C70 even at high frame rates, maintaining its focus even when used on a gimbal or drone.

• Cube LUT support

A Look File option allows users to import .cube 3D LUTs, enhancing the flexibility of the EOS C70 in professional workflows.

• Long 4K/2K GOP support

The EOS C70 supports higher compression Long GOP for longer recording times at speeds up to 4K60p. Long GOP compression between frames detects differences between frames by referencing the previous and subsequent frames.