Canon EOS C500 Mark II
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Canon EOS C500 Mark II

5.9K Full Frame sensor in a compact body.

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New generation Cinema EOS System

5.9K Full Frame sensor packed into a newly developed compact and reliable Cinema EOS body, this camera provides new inspiration and great flexibility for all cinematographers.

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Canon EOS C500 Mark II

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Jaguar F-PACE advert - behind the scenes

Jaguar F-PACE advert - behind the scenes

For shooting fast-action in mountainous terrain, the Canon EOS C500 Mark II was the perfect partner for filmmaker Brett Danton.

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Filming the new Jaguar F-PACE advert with a Canon EOS C500 Mark II

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Filming the New Jaguar F-PACE advert with a Canon EOS C500 Mark II

Breathtaking Full Frame image quality

Canon’s own developed 5.9K full frame CMOS sensor delivers an immersive cinematic look combined with natural, smooth skin-tones and faithful colour reproduction with Canon colour science.

The sensor also provides 15+ stop latitude with a wide colour space, perfect for High Dynamic Range productions.

Breathtaking Full Frame image quality

High quality and efficient recording formats

The EOS C500 Mark II features a newly developed DIGIC DV 7 image processor which enables Cinema RAW Light recording internally at 5.9K, as well as supporting recording of Canon’s XF-AVC format in 4K 4:2:2 10-bit. Simultaneous recording of the same file format is possible to the dual CFexpress card slots, with an additional SD card slot for proxy files.

This multi-recording format provides efficiency and fulfils production requirements.

5.9K

5.9K

Record Cinema RAW Light internally at up to 2.1Gbps

4K 4:2:2 10-bit

4K 4:2:2 10-bit

Record XF-AVC up to 810Mbps

High quality and efficient recording formats

5.9K Over Sampling Processing for 4K

The EOS C500 Mark II uses a high-quality debayering algorithm when over sampling 5.9K for 4K/UHD recording. This suppresses moiré and reduces noise, resulting in a superior quality image.

 5.9k oversampling for 4k

Compact, lightweight and reliable

Approx. 1,750g lightweight body enables it to be comfortably rigged with gimbals, hand-held rigs, making it ideal for various shooting conditions.

Compact lightweight and reliable

Various mount and lens options

The EOS C500 Mark II provides support for optional interchangeable lens mounts for different project requirements.

EF lens mount provides perfect compatibility with a huge range of Canon EF lenses including EF Cine Primes, while the optional PL mount supports the Cooke /i system. Additionally, B4 mount adapters are also available (for EF or PL mounts) to use with B4 lenses.

EF Mount

EF Mount

EF Cinema Lock Mount

EF Cinema Lock Mount

PL Mount

PL Mount

Highly configurable and modular design

Optional Extension Units offer a flexible modular design and configuration capability to cater for a variety of production requirements.

Extension Unit EU-V1 offers additional connectivity such as a Genlock interface, while Extension Unit EU-V2 adds further interfaces, including two more XLR inputs and a V-Lock battery mount for extended recording times. Extension Unit EU-V3 is designed for multi-camera live productions with Tally and Return Signal support. The optional EVF -V50 viewfinder is ideal for hand-held use and it is easily removable for gimbal applications.

Highly configurable and modular design

Extension units

Pioneering Auto Focus technology*

The EOS C500 MARK II features Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology which offers high-speed Continuous AF and reliable Face Detection up to 120p. Users also benefit from smooth, intuitive touch focus operation with the new 4.3-inch LCD monitor LM-V2, as well as an improved focus control that recreates a more natural focus pull. To further fine tune AF performance, the EOS C500 MARK II offers the ability to set the AF tracking speed and response.

* with compatible lenses

Pioneering auto focus technology

Extensive Auto Focus functions

First Cinema EOS to support Electronic IS

EOS C500 Mark II is the first Cinema EOS camera to incorporate Electronic Image Stabilization (IS) into the camera body, supporting 5-axis camera shake correction. Even when used with lenses with no electronic lens communication, Electronic IS is possible by manually inputting the focal length.

First Cinema EOS to support Electronic IS

High frame rates

The EOS C500 Mark II supports high frame rate recordings up to a maximum 50/60 fps at 5.9K. In 2K (crop) mode, settings from 1fps to a maximum 120fps can also be made, increasing creative possibilities. The new Slow & Fast button gives quick access for Slow & Fast settings.

High frame rates

Specifications

5.9K Full Frame CMOS sensor

5.9K Full Frame CMOS sensor

Immersive Full Frame look with faithful colour reproduction

Internal 5.9K Cinema RAW Light recording

Internal 5.9K Cinema RAW Light recording

Efficient RAW file onto CFexpress

4K 4:2:2 10-bit

4K 4:2:2 10-bit

Up to 810Mbps internal recording

Dual CFexpress slots

Dual CFexpress slots

Simultaneous or relay recording

High Dynamic Range support

High Dynamic Range support

SMPTE ST 2084 and ITU-R BT.2100 (HLG)

Pioneering Autofocus Technology

Pioneering Autofocus Technology

Accurate and reliable, with touch screen control

DIGIC DV7 Image Processor

DIGIC DV7 Image Processor

To power the advanced features of the camera

12G-SDI terminal

12G-SDI terminal

Deliver 4K signal via single cable

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EOS C500 Mark II

Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFexpress Ver.2.0™ trademark owned by CompactFlash Association, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.

What's in the box

What's in the box

EOS C500 Mark II Body

LCD Monitor LM-V2

LCD Attachment Unit LA-V2

Unit Cable UN-5

Camera Grip GR-V1

Handle Unit

Mic Holder Unit

Battery Pack BP-A60

Battery Charger CG-A20

Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200B

AC Power Cable

Shoulder Strap SS-1200

Extension System Attachment Bracket

Thumb Rest

Body Cap

Allen wrenches and bolts

Accessories

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