Canon EOS C70 Compact Cinema Camera

Canon 4507C006 (EOS-C70, EOS/C70, EOS_C70, EOSC70, eos c70) EOS C70 Compact 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. 

Compact, Lightweight and Reliable

The EOS C70 features a new design, including a multi-function grip with 3 customisable dials and multi-directional joystick. The camera is built to be a tough and lightweight workhorse, thanks to the carbon fibre polycarbonate body. The compact design also enables it to be comfortably rigged to drones, gimbals, hand-held or shoulder rigs, as well as FPV helmets and vehicles.

A dual gain sensor that delivers more

On the DGO sensor, each pixel will read out the image with two different amplification levels, one high and one low, which will then be combined to make a single image. The higher amplification read-out is optimized to capture clean details in darker areas, while the lower amplification read-out is optimized to capture the details in brighter areas. Hence, when combined together at pixel-level accuracy, the details and the qualities on both the highlight, as well as the low light areas will be maintained and enhanced which enables the camera to achieve an impressive higher dynamic range of up to 16+ stops. 

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.

Dynamically different: the 4K Super 35mm sensor 

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. XF-AVC supports ALL-I and Long-GOP, while MP4 recording offers further flexibility.

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 and recording.

CAMERA:

Image Sensor:

Sensor: Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor

System: RGB primary colour filter (Bayer array)

Sensor Modes: Super 35 mm / Super 16 mm (Crop)

Total Pixels: Approx. 9.6 megapixels (4206 x 2280)

Effective Pixels:

Approx. 8.85 megapixels (4096 x 2160):

When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the

resolution

Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160):

When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the

resolution

Effective Sensor Screen Size:

Super 35 mm;

26.2 x 13.8 mm (29.6 mm on the diagonal):

When 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected as the

resolution

24.6 x 13.8 mm (28.2 mm on the diagonal):

When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the

resolution

Dynamic Range:

Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16+ stops**

Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops**

Wide DR: 800% (at ISO 400)

**At ISO800 / Dual Gain Output: On

Image Processor:

Type: DIGIC DV7

Lens:

Lens Mount:

Canon RF mount

Compatible lenses: All RF lenses and all EF lenses

(includes EF-S lenses/EF cinema lenses)

(*EF lenses are compatible with EF - EOS R Mount Adapter

accessories)

Lens Magnification factor (for EF Mount lenses):

Super 35 mm;

4096 x 2160, or 2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal

length x approx. 1.460

3840 x 2160, or 1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal

length x approx. 1.534

Super 16 mm (Cropped);

2048 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx.

2.920

1920 x 1080 resolution: Actual focal length x approx.

3.069

If using Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71 X

Adapter there is no change to effective focal length

Peripheral illumination correction: Yes

Chromatic aberration correction: Yes

Distortion correction: Yes, RF Mount lenses only

Diffraction correction: Yes

ND filter: 2, 4 or 6 Stops. Up to 10 stops via built in ND filter

system (in extended mode)

Iris control (EF mount lenses): 1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or FINE control

Anamorphic Lens Support: Yes, x2.0 / x1.3

Image stabilisation system: Yes.

Function depending on lens used, Digital 5-Axis IS for non IS lenses. Combination of Optical IS and Digital IS to give combined 5-Axis IS. IS performance depends on lens used

RECORDING:

Internal Recording Media:

SD card for XF-AVC or MP4 recording. Dual Slot recording.

SD card also used for Photo Storage (1920 x 1080),

CP setting transfer and firmware update High speed SD UHS-II cards recommended. V90 standard recommended for all recording functions

Recording time SD card, 512GB Approx.:

XF-AVC / MXF: 4096 x 2160: 410 Mbps 156 Mins

MP4 (HEVC): 4096 x 2160: 225 Mbps 285 Mins

MP4: 4096 x 2160: 150Mbps 428 Mins

Recording Formats:

XF-AVC (MXF) ALL-I or Long GOP, 4:2:2 10-bit

MP4 H.265/HEVC, 4:2:2 10-bit

MP4 H.264, 4:2:0 8-bit

Relay Recording: Yes

Double Slot (simultaneous) Recording: Yes

Simultaneous recording in multiple formats:

Yes, in Dual Recording Mode

Options Available: [XF-AVC / MP4] [All-I / Long GOP]

[4:2:2 10-bit / 4:2:0 10-bit / 4:2:0 8-bit] [UHD / 2K / FHD]

System Frequency/ Frame Rates:

59.94Hz mode (59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P)

50.00Hz mode (50.00P / 50.00i / 25.00P)

24.00 Hz mode (24.00P)

XF-AVC Proxy Recording Bit Rate/ Sampling (PAL) to SD Card: 2048 X 1080: 50.00P, 4:2:0 8-bit 35 Mbps/ 1920 x 1080

24 Mbps Long GOP

Slow/Fast motion:

4K recording: up to 120FPS

2K (Crop) recording: up to 180 FPS

Audio recording at normal frame rate possible

Interval Record: No

Frame Record: No

Pre Record (cache record): Yes, 3 seconds (XF-AVC recording only)

Scan Reverse: Yes

HD->SD conversion: No

Photo storage media: SD/SDHC memory card

Photo Recording Size: 4096x2160 / 3840x2160 / 2048x1080 / 1920x1080

SYSTEM:

LCD Display:

Display Type: 3.5 inch LCD Touch Panel

Display Resolution: 3.5 inch LCD 2.76 million dots (1280 x 720 x RGB)

Display Touch Screen Functions: Focus point selection, Shooting setting adjust, Start/Stop recording (activated via Menu)

OSD for Vertical Shooting: Yes, via menu or user assignable button

Wave Form Monitor: Yes. LCD or external output via HDMI.

False Colour Display (Exposure Indication): Yes. LCD or HDMI (Use of viewing LUT will affect false colour display)

Colour Bars: SMPTE, EBU and ARIB

Peaking: Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable)

Zebra:

Level 1; Level 2; Both

Output via HDMI: Yes

Markers: On/Off selectable: centre, horizontal, grid, aspect, safety zone, rectangular and user marker.

Colour selectable, yellow, blue, green, red, black, grey or white

EVF:

Built- In EVF: No

Inputs/Outputs:

Audio in:

Mini XLR 3-pin connector x2 , 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (input only)

Built in Stereo microphones on camera body

Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output only, Camera Body)

HDMI: HDMI connector (type A) (output only)

USB: Yes, Type C (USB 3.2 Gen1) Connection for optional GPS Unit, or Third Party Wi-Fi, Ethernet adapters

Time code: BNC / HDMI

DC input: 24V DC IN

Remote Control Terminal: REMOTE A connector 2.5 mm stereo mini-mini jack (input only)

IP Streaming/FTP: Yes. IP streaming requires third-party optional USB-C to Ethernet converter and decoder transmission device.

FTP via FT server. Transfer of clips on SD card (Media Mode)

Use LUT input: YES. Available for LCD Monitoring, or applied direct to recordings. Compatible with .CUBE LUT files

Default function button settings:

1. White balance

2. Set White Balance

3. Peaking: All

4. WFM: All

5. DISP

6. Zebra: All

7. Push Auto Iris

8. INDEX / Magnification

9. FUNC

10. One-Shot AF

11. (Unassigned)

12. AF lock

13. Audio Status

User Assignable Buttons: 13 Assignable buttons (numbered) on camera body. In excess of 80 options via the menu

Tally lamp: Yes

Custom Dial: Yes

SHOOTING FUNCTIONS:

Exposure:

Exposure metering: Manual exposure determined by shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting and ND filter setting, Push Auto Iris, Auto Iris

Exposure compensation: Yes

Auto Exposure mode: Auto Iris with compatible lenses

Push Auto Iris: Yes

Exposure Lock: No

Auto Gain Control setting: Yes

ISO Sensitivity:

1-Stop Display: [100], 160(*), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, [51200, 102400]

Displayed when ISO speed expansion is ON. (*) Displayed when ISO speed expansion is OFF

1/3 Stop Display: [100,125], 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000, 25600, [32000,40000,51200,64000, 80000,102400]

When ISO speed expansion is ON.

Auto Focus System: Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF. Face Priority, Face Only and Tracking AF modes available

AF Frame Sizes:

Large; size equivalent to approx. 20% (vertical) x 25% (horizontal) of the image display range

Small; size equivalent to approx. 20% (vertical) x 8% (horizontal) of the image display range

Selectable AF point over 80% (approx.) of sensor.

Dual Pixel AF area approx. 60% when EF mount lens fitted using EF-RF adapter

Auto Focus Modes: One-Shot AF, Continuous AF and AF-Boosted MF. All modes take effect when the AF/MF switch of the EF lens is at the AF setting.

One-Shot AF, Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF

Face Detection AF: Face Priority or Face Only.

Focus Guide: All compatible Canon RF, Canon EF lenses, Canon Cine Servo Lenses (EF Mount with EF-RF Mount adapter)

Gain setting:

[-6dB,-3dB], -2dB(*), 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 27dB, 30dB, 33dB, 36dB, 39dB, 42dB, [45dB, 48dB, 51dB, 54dB]

Displayed when ISO speed expansion is ON. (*) Displayed when ISO speed expansion is OFF.

When ISO speed expansion is ON: between -2 dB and 54 dB

When ISO speed expansion is OFF: Any value from -2 dB to 42 dB in 0.5 dB increments can be set.

Shutter:

Control Modes: Off; Speed; Angle; Clear Scan (CS); Slow Shutter (SLS)

Shutter speed: 1 sec to 1/2000 depending on frame rate and Shutter Control Mode, 39 setting options

Shutter Angle: 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate

Slow Shutter (SLS): 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30 depending on frame rate

Clear Scan: 24.00 Hz* to 250.40 Hz

(*) The frequency will differ depending on the frame rate setting.

Custom Picture:

Stored Configurations:

C1: BT.709 (BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut)

C2: LOG2 (Canon Log 2 / Cinema Gamut)

C3: LOG3 (Canon Log 3 / Cinema Gamut)

C4: PQ (PQ / BT.2020 Gamut)

C5: HLG (HLG / BT.2020 Gamut)

USER06 to USER20 (BT.709 Wide DR / BT.709 Gamut)

*HLG is protected From BT.709.

Colour Matrix:

Neutral: Accurate colour reproduction

Production Camera: Colour reproduction for use in movie production

Video: Colour reproduction equivalent to C300/500 CP-OFF (for commercial cameras)

Master Pedestal: -50 to +50

Master Black: Adjustable for each channel RGB -50 to +50 plus

Master Black: -50 to +50

Black Gamma: Adjustable Level -50 to +50, Range -20 to +50 and Point -20 to +50

Low Key Saturation: Adjustable: -50 to +50

Knee: Point -50 to +109, Slope -35 to +50, Saturation -10 to +10

Sharpness: Adjustment for Level, H Detail Freq., Coring, HV Detail Balance, Limit, Select, Knee Aperture and Level dependent sharpness

Noise reduction: Off, On - Two Options: Spatial Filter (1-12) / Frame Correlation (1-3)

Skin detail: Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Area, Luminance. 32 steps

Selective Noise Reduction: Off, Low, Middle, High / Hue, Chroma, Area, Luminance.

Colour matrix: Phase, Gain and RGB adjustment, in tandem with Gamma selection

White balance: AWB, USER setting 01(setting range: 2000K to 15000K/ -20CC to+20CC), daylight, tungsten, settings (A/B)

Colour correction: Area selection / area revision of two areas

Setup level: -50 to +50 On/Off

Wi-Fi & GPS Specifications:

Wi-Fi (Optional Third Party Accessory):

(1) WPS [Wi-Fi Protected Setup] (push-button system, PIN code system)

(2) Manual setup

(3) Search for access points

Open system, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP, AES, Auto /manual

GPS Information (Optional Accessory): Latitude/Longitude/Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

White balance:

Auto: YES

Preset: Daylight (5400K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B

White Balance Matching: Yes, for previous models

White Balance Shift: YES. -9 to +9 (Daylight and Tungsten only)

Black balance:

Black balance adjustment: YES

Time code:

Count up system: Regen, RecRun, Free Run, External, Hold (Drop frame available for some frame rates)

Start value setting": “00:00:00:00”, Set/Reset selectable

Audio:

Recording Format: XF-AVC: Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz, 4 channels)

MP4: MPEG-2 AAC LC (16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel) / Linear PCM (16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel)

Power Source

Power Supply (Battery): BP-A30 (Supplied) BP-A60 (Optional)

Power supply (Mains): Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200L: 24V DC

Power Consumption (Approx.): Max power consumption: 14.6W

Recording Time (Approx.)

With supplied BP-A30 battery pack:

Super 35mm, 4096x2160/50.00P 175 Mins

Super 16mm, 2048x1080/50.00P 205 Mins

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (Main Body Only): 160 x 130 x 116 mm

Weight (Body Only): 1190g (with grip belt and measure hook)

Weight (Accessories): Approx. 1620 g (BP-A30, 2 SD cards, Handle Unit, Microphone Holder, Grip belt, and Measure hook)

Operating Temperature Range

Approx. 0 to 40°C, (85% relative humidity)

Approx. -5 to 45°C, (60% relative humidity)

In the Box

• EOS C70 Body
• Mic holder unit
• Handle unit
• Compact power adapter CA-CP200L
• Battery Charger CG-A20 OTH
• AC cable
• Battery pack (BP-A30)