Canon has extended its Cinema EOS lineup with the
announcement of the Canon EOS-1D C, the
first DSLR capable of shooting 4K video, which is four times the resolution of Full HD. The
camera is built around a full-frame CMOS sensor, though uses a cropped APS-H
sensor for video capture. The camera can shoot 4K video at a frame rate of 24p
or Full HD video (1980 x 180 pixels) at frame rates of up to 60p.
“The EOS 5D Mark II gave shallow depth of field back
to digital filmmakers, restoring the creative capability of film-era cameras,” said Charles Montesin, Brand Manager
Professional Video, Canon Australia.
“The release of the new EOS-1D C takes the digital evolution further by offering 4K
resolution, approximately four times higher than Full HD and very similar to 35
mm film neg. The combination of 4K resolution, shallow depth of field,
low-light capability and the ease of digital workflow provides filmmakers with
an attractive proposition without compromises.”
Canon’s Cinema EOS system has grown rapidly in the last year or so and
will soon include three cameras – EOS C300, EOS C500 and EOS 1D C – and seven
dedicated cinema lenses – CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6L, CN-E30-300
T2.95-3.7L, 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.3 and 85mm T1.3.
Along with its video
capabilities, Canon says the EOS 1D C offers still-image
performance on par with the upcoming Canon EOS-1D X (due in June 2012).
Key still specifications include an 18.1 megapixel
CMOS sensor, sensitivity range of ISO100-51200, dual DIGIC 5+ image processors
and 12fps continuous shooting at maximum resolution.
The camera is slated for
release at the end of August 2012 with pricing expected to be in excess of $15,000.
