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Release date: 25 Dec 2020
Weight 1.19 kg
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Canon Cinema EOS C70 review

Canon Cinema EOS C70. Total megapixels: 8.85 MP, Effective megapixels (image): 8.85 MP. Image stabilizer type: Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC. Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual. Light exposure modes: Auto, Manual

Welcome to a new age 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 Explore the EOS C70, a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS camera with a Super 35mm DGO 4K sensor. See what the EOS C70 can capture through the eyes of Jolade Olusanya. Welcome to the new age of filmmaking.
The next generation Cinema EOS camera See the benefits of the EOS C70.
The RF Mount. The future of imaging The large diameter RF mount with its short back focus and 12-pin communication delivers a balance of optical and electronic innovation plus scintillating AF speed from Canon’s range of RF lenses.
Versatile. Flexible. Reliable. Your new workhorse The EOS C70 uses design cues from other RF mount cameras from Canon, with additional controls, environmental protection and a convenient size to fit your production rig.
4K Super 35mm DGO sensor for truly impressive image quality Equipped with a newly developed 4K Super 35mm sensor and DIGIC DV7 image processor, the EOS C70 delivers a high-resolution image with 16+ stops of Dynamic Range.
Multiple recording formats Dual UHS-II SD card slots enable simultaneous or relay recording, in different formats. XF-AVC supports ALL-I and Long-GOP, while MP4 recording offers further flexibility.
Lens Versatility RF lenses offer exceptional quality and speed, with performance optimised for the EOS C70 and EOS R-series cameras. Super-fast focusing and outstanding optical quality combine with unique features such as a Lens Control Ring to provide additional control over settings. EOS R System adapters offer additional creative control, enabling filmmakers to use their existing EF and EF-S lenses. The MOUNT ADAPTER EF-EOS R 0.71x is an EF to RF mount adapter for using the broad range of Full Frame Canon EF lenses, whilst maintaining the same Full Frame angle of view when used with Super 35mm format.
Pioneering autofocus technology The EOS C70 features the renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DPAF). Filmmakers can now benefit from accurate and reliable autofocus with subject tracking and face detection.
Professional and practical support functions Keep your workflow smooth when shooting with the EOS C70 thanks to useful features such as Direct Touch Control, Auto ISO, Vertical shooting, as well as electronic Image Stabilizer.
Professional I/O Interface Stay in control with customisable buttons, pro terminals, plus sophisticated audio controls.

Canon Cinema EOS C70 specs

Packaging Content

Batteries included: yes
Quick start guide: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Height: 116 mm
Depth: 130 mm
Width: 160 mm

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity: 1
HDMI: True

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes

Still Image

Still image resolution(s): 4096x2160 / 3840x2160 / 2048x1080 / 1920x1080
Maximum image resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels

Design

Product colour: Black

Camera

Remotely operated: yes
Built-in ND filter: yes
Image processor: DIGIC DV 7
Supported aspect ratios: 16:9
Camcorder type: Handheld camcorder

Display

Touchscreen: True
Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Display: OLED
Built-in display: yes
Display diagonal: 8.89 cm (3.5")

Shutter

Camera shutter speed: 1/2000 - 1 s

Flash

Built-in flash: no

White Balance

White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten

Exposure

Light exposure modes: Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity: 100,160,200,400,800,1600,3200,6400,12800,16000,20000,25600,32000,40000,50000,51200,80000,102400

Focusing

Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual

Storage

Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC
Camcorder media type: Memory card

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (image): 8.85 MP
Total megapixels: 8.85 MP

Video

Supported video modes: 1080p,2160p
Video formats supported: H.264,H.265,MP4,XF-AVC
Video resolutions: 1920 x 1080,2048 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160
Maximum video resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD

Lens System

Image stabilizer type: Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Image stabilizer: yes

Key Features

Weight: 1.19 kg

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -5 - 45 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C