The C50 is equipped with a 7K back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor that creates images with low noise for improved performance in a wide variety of lighting environments. This maximizes the camera's full 15+ stop dynamic range in full-frame sensor mode. Using 7K resolution provides greater flexibility in post, such as oversampled 4K60 footage.
Additional recording options of the C50 include 7K60 Cinema RAW Light with three 12-bit recording modes in HQ, ST, and LT. Standard XF-AVC codec is available in 10-bit 4:2:2 for rich detail and smooth images at frame rates up to 120 fps without cropping. You can also record in fast or slow motion up to 4K120 and 2K180. Other recording codecs include XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S for easy-to-manage naming systems and folder structures while preserving metadata.
The C50 features internal support for anamorphic de-squeeze. Preview your footage more accurately when shooting in different magnification ratios by toggling the de-squeeze options in the camera menu: 2x, 1.8x, 1.5x, 1.3x.
Base ISOs of 800 and 6400 in Canon Log 2 gamma recording mode maximize the full dynamic range of the C50's sensor. The camera also features Auto Selection to automatically toggle between one of the two base ISO levels and another level while maintaining the dynamic range.
Keep your subject in focus, whether you're shooting in slow or fast motion. The Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II can accommodate speeds up to 4K120 and 2K150, ensuring that even when using high frame rates, your subject remains in focus. The C50's sensor has improved light-capturing efficiency, which widens the area of the sensor that can be used for autofocus. An internal subject detection algorithm with deep learning technology allows you to set face/eye detection to left or right eye priority in both humans and animals. Animal detection also now includes birds.
Choose between three format options—9:17, 9:16, or 1:1—to automatically crop your image down when shooting in DCI or UHD 4K resolutions. The cropped portion of the frame will be saved in your selected aspect ratio and will be in 2K resolution. All of this reduces turnaround time when formatting videos for social media deliverables.
Vertical shooting is even more intuitive now thanks to the C50's vertical shooting UI. Simply switch to native Vertical Shooting to flip your display accordingly. It also supports touch controls for start/stop recording from vertical screen mode. All of the shooting UI, menu settings, and LCD brightness adjustments are reoriented for an optimized filming experience.
The included, detachable handle unit provides additional connectivity for your C50 handheld configuration. Two full-sized 3-pin XLR inputs with 48V phantom power allow you to integrate shotgun microphones. A built-in start/stop recording button and a zoom rocker offer easy-to-reach controls when filming low-angle shots.
Built-in Wi-Fi facilitates XC Protocol for the C50, Canon's IP-based remote control system. XC Protocol allows the camera to be operated by IP-based Canon control units like the RC-IP1000 or RC-IP100, while third-party remote control panels can shade the camera. Use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter for additional connectivity options. Canon's Remote Control Camera application and Multi-Camera Control app can toggle camera settings as well as control multiple cameras. The C50 supports SRT protocols for direct IP streaming of audio and video to compatible sources.
The C50 can output CV Protocol to multiple devices, easily slotting into virtual production workflows. Lens metadata is extracted using the CV Metadata Extraction plugin on compatible computers.
Transform the C50 from a cinema camera into a full-featured mirrorless camera with the flip of a switch. The C50 borrows from the familiar EOS R series menu system for intuitive control. Hybrid shooters no longer need to carry two cameras at once for a streamlined workflow. The Full-Frame sensor offers a shallow depth of field with a pleasant bokeh, using a standard ISO of up to 64,000. Still photo resolutions can reach 32MP, and you can reach a maximum of 40 shots per second during high-speed continuous shooting. Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II is still supported in this mode.
