De entrada Canon muestra que no quiere dejar el mercado cinematográfico a Sony aunque a mí en lo particular me parece que a un precio de $7999 Dólares esta cámara es una apuesta cara para los productores HDSLR independientes.
La cámara al igual que la Canon 5D Mark III y la mayoría de las HDSLR´s y HDSLT´s graba 1,920 x 1,080 pixeles en el códec MPEG4 AVCHD vía su sensor CMOS Súper 35mm de formato 16:9 de tamaño APS-C (No full frame)
Su rango de sensibilidad ISO va de 320 a 20,000 y mantiene la montura Canon EF con conexión electrónica de “push” iris y la posibilidad futura de foco automático con ciertos lentes Canon STM.
A diferencia de su hermana mayor la C500 4K, la C100 solo graba a una resolución de HD, hace un año, sería un excelente opción pero con la entrada al mercado de la Blackmagic Cinema Camera que cuesta la mitad y alcanza resoluciones RAW de 2.5K la especificación de HD ya no se ve tan buena .
Con este sistema C100 Canon introduce una competidora de la Sony NEX FS700 pero se queda en el camino pues sus velocidades de obturación solamente son 24/25/30p progresivas y 50/60i entrelazadas, sin siquiera llegar a 60p, el códec AVCHD (grabado en tarjetas SD) es un códec eficiente pero su muestreo 4:2:0 en los componentes de color y su tasa de bits de 24Mbps la ponen por debajo de las especificaciones de Broadcast y estándares de la BBC
A su favor la Canon C100 tiene salida HDMI que permite grabar con estándares Broadcast 4-2-2 a través de un Hyper Deck Shuttle de Blackmagic que cuesta $300 Dólares
La cámara con cuerpo de magnesio y un moderno diseño de curvas ergonómicas, con un precio igual de $7999 Dólares, compite directamente contra la Sony NEX FS-700 con similares características pero queda muy por debajo de la Sony NEX-FS700 que cuenta con posibilidad de grabación 4K y mejores velocidades de obturación.
Lamentablemente la Canon Cinema EOS C100 no cuenta con el espectacular Slow Motion de 240 fps de la Sony NEX FS700, esta sola característica la pone más bien a la par de la Sony NEX FS100 (aunque la Canon si cuenta con filtros ND integrados ) pero a un precio mucho mayor de casi el doble, ya que la Sony NEX FS100 está en $4100 Dólares.
En realidad Canon decidió no competir en el rango de las sub $5000 Dólares y prefirió dejar esos sistemas en las HDSLR´s (Que pena pues este sistema en $4000 Dólares sería el hit más grande de Canon desde la Canon 5D Mark II)
Características Principales
Sensor de 8.3MP Súper 35mm CMOS Full HD (NO FULL FRAME) con factor de cropeo 1.6 para lentes EF
Alta sensibilidad y bajo ruido
Grabación a 24Mbps AVCHD en tarjetas SD
Funciones automáticas de grabación
Lentes intercambiables con montura Canon EF, con los adaptadores correctos se pueden utilizar todos los lentes de cine y fotografía de 35mm
Canon Log Gamma
Sistema Compacto, modular y ligero
Entradas y controles de audio Profesional XLR
Flujos de trabajo sencillos aunque recomiendo conversión a Prores
Tarjetas soportadas SD, SDHC y SDXC
2 Compatible HDMI cable
Montura Canon EF (Posibilidad futura de PUSH IRIS Y FOCO AUTOMATICO EN CIERTOS LENTES)
Sensor grande Tamaño APS.C Súper 35 mm
Cuerpo de Magnesio
2 entradas XLR de audio professional
Velocidades de obturación 24/25/30p Progresivas y 50/60i entrelazadas
Filtros ND filters
Sensibilidades desde ISO 320 hasta ISO 20.000
Procesador de imagen de video DIGIC DV III processor
Colorimetría integrada de curvas Canon Cinema Log Gamma
Tamaño menor en un 85% a la C300
CODEC AVCHD (MPEG4)
2 ranuras para tarjetas de memoria SD/SDHC/SDXC
La función de autofocus AF será introducida vía firmware en el 2013
Boletín de Prensa de Canon
CANON INC. : Canon U.S.A. Adds Two New Cameras to the Cinema EOS System: the EOS C500 4K Digital Cinema Camera and the EOS C100 Digital Video Camera
08/29/2012 | 04:05am US/Eastern
Two New Camera Models Fill Out a Well-Rounded Cinema EOS Line-up with High-End 4K and Entry-Level HD Camera Solutions
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues its commitment to the advancement of tools for visual expression and expand its contribution to cinematic culture with the introduction of the new EOS C500 4K Digital Cinema Camera* and the EOS C100 Digital Video Camera*. The C500 will take its place as the flagship camera model in Canon’s Cinema EOS System while the C100 provides another option for beginning filmmakers working on a budget. The C500 is Canon’s high-end professional 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) cinema camera capable of originating uncompressed RAW output for external recording to meet the demands of premium cinematic productions and other top-quality production markets. The C100 digital video camera is a compact, affordable entry-level model delivering full 1920×1080 HD video and integrating the popular AVCHD codec for universal compatibility with laptop and desktop editing systems. The C500 will be available in both EF- and PL-mount versions; while the C100 will be offered in EF mount only and will be compatible with the more than 70 zoom and prime lenses in Canon’s EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lens lineups. All products in the Canon Cinema EOS line are engineered to provide exceptional image creation capabilities for professionals in the motion picture, television, and other diverse high-resolution digital production industries.
“We developed the Cinema EOS C500 digital cinema camera to deliver the benefits of full 4K motion capture to Hollywood’s premier filmmakers, while the C100 is designed for economical productions that need sophisticated HD capabilities and optical lens diversity. As we said in November of 2011, the C300 was just the beginning to our Cinema EOS system and we now offer a more complete system of imaging solutions with a range of cameras for every level of production,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The EOS C500 4K digital cinema camera and EOS C100 digital video camera join Canon’s Cinema EOS System which includes two other camera models, the EOS C300 digital cinema camera for mainstream HD production and the EOS-1D C 4K Digital SLR cinema camera for 4K and HD filmmakers favoring the SLR form factor. The Cinema EOS System also offers filmmakers optical diversity with seven EF Cinema lens models: the compact and lightweight CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L wide-angle cinema zoom and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L telephoto cinema zoom (available in EF and PL versions); the CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L wide-angle zoom and CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L telephoto zoom (also available in EF and PL versions); and the CN-E24mm T1.5 L, CN-E50mm T1.3 L, and CN-E85mm T1.3 L prime lenses for EF-mount cameras, in addition to the more than 60 lenses in Canon’s EF and EF-S lens lines (which include macro, fisheye, telephoto, and tilt-shift models).
4K, 2K, and Full HD Image Quality
The Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL digital cinema cameras are designed to provide a versatile high-quality 4K imaging solution to high-end productions. High-quality 4K resolution imaging has become the new standard for advanced effects and is particularly important for big-budget motion pictures that include scenes compositing live-action cinematography with high-resolution computer-generated imagery. The C500 and C500 PL cameras output 4K resolution to external recorders as a 10-bit uncompressed RAW data stream, as well as offering the additional versatility of being able to output quad full-HD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), full HD (1920 x 1080), and other imaging options. All of these digital image source formats fully conform to established SMPTE production standards. All 4K formats can be selected to operate from one to 60 frames per second. When shooting in 2K, the C500 and C500 PL cameras employ a 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 signal format from one to 60 frames-per-second (fps) as well. For high-speed shooting and slow motion capture the cameras can be set to a 10-bit YCrCb 4:2:2 mode, and can output 4K or 2K video up to 120 fps.
While outputting 4K or 2K video to an external recorder, the Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL digital cinema cameras simultaneously record a 50 Mbps Full HD video file in-camera to the user’s choice of one or two CF cards. The 8-bit 4:2:2 in-camera recordings can be used as a proxy for offline editing of 4K projects, and they are also suitable for various projects that do not require 4K resolution. Equipped with Canon’s exceptional Super 35mm 8.85-megapixel CMOS sensor, both C500 camera models are compatible with a wide range of interchangeable Canon lenses – the C500 is compatible with EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lenses for Canon SLR cameras, while the C500 PL is compatible with PL-mount EF Cinema lenses and other PL-mount lenses. Highly mobile and compact, the C500 digital cinema camera provides the same ergonomic features as the C300 model, with the exception of a fixed hand grip that incorporates a pair of 3G-SDI ports for 4K video output and another pair of video ports for monitoring purposes. Canon is working with several independent manufacturers of external video recorders to support smooth workflow options, and these recorders are expected to be available by the time the EOS C500 and C500 PL 4K digital cinema cameras ship to authorized dealers later this year.
One-Person Full HD With Automatic Functions
A cost-effective camera solution for a wide range of everyday users, the EOS C100 digital video camera is ideal for many full HD applications such as:
Low-budget television production and independent moviemaking
Museums, galleries, and film schools that utilize Full HD video
Wedding, corporate and event videography
The EOS C100 digital video camera is approximately 85% of the size of the EOS C300 model, for maximum mobility. Designed for professional operability, the C100 includes a push auto iris function, one-shot auto focus (or full manual focus and exposure control), a multi-angle 3.5-inch LCD control panel, a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), built-in ND filters, dual XLR inputs, and a locking HDMI output. These features combine with such advanced technologies as reduced rolling shutter artifacts in 60i mode, enhanced gamma modes (including Wide Dynamic Range (DR) Gamma and Canon Log Gamma), cinematic depth of field characteristics, and excellent low-light performance. The C100 records to dual SD cards contributing to the camera’s reduced size and convenience.
Like its C300 sibling, the EOS C100 employs Canon’s uniquely designed Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS sensor that captures individual R, G, and B channels for each full HD 1920 x 1080 frame. This high-sensitivity CMOS sensor provides creative depth of field capabilities for an excellent “bokeh” effect, and provides an ISO range of from 320 to 20,000, enabling the capture of images in low light with minimal picture noise. The Canon DIGIC DV III image processor in the C100 helps ensure high color fidelity and smooth color gradations. The camera’s AVCHD codec utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression similar to the codec used in Canon’s XA10 professional HD camcorder. AVCHD features a maximum recording bit rate of 24Mbps in full HD 1920 x 1080 and 4:2:0 color space for sharp, vivid images. Multiple recording modes, resolutions, and frame rates (including 24p) make the C100 creatively flexible for many production environments. The C100 also offers enhanced gamma modes (including Wide DR Gamma and Canon Log Gamma) for a peak dynamic range of 800% and the wide exposure latitude needed for creative post-production image processing, color correction, and contrast manipulation.
Designed for extensive operational versatility, the Canon EOS C100 digital video camera features a mobile core configuration that allows users to flexibly add accessory parts to the main camera body according to their production needs. A removable side-mounted rotating grip with start/stop button and miniature “joystick” menu control provides traditional SLR camera-style operation. A detachable handle unit connects to the top of the C100 and includes dual XLR connectors, a built-in stereo microphone, a bracket for an external microphone, audio-input level adjustments, and a tally light. The C100 records linear PCM two-channel audio or Dolby digital two-channel audio.
In addition to its ability to record to both SD cards simultaneously, or relay-record from one card to the other, the Canon C100 Cinema EOS camera can also output uncompressed digital HD to an external recording device via its locking HDMI connector. This HDMI output includes superimposed time code and 2:3 pull-down marker information. Additional outputs include a USB connector and stereo headphone jack.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS C500 and C500 PL 4K Digital Cinema Cameras are scheduled to be available in October for an estimated list price of $30,000. The Canon EOS C100 Digital Video Camera is scheduled to be available in November 2012 for an estimated list price of $7,999.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011? and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2012. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
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