CANON EOS R5 Mark ii Is Finally Here

Canon has just announced the EOS R5 Mark ii Mirrorless camera. With incredible 8k 60p Raw recording, in-camera upscaling to 179MP and 30 fps pre-continuous shoot mode, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest cameras launching this year! Here’s Canon talking about the details:

Canon EOS R5 Mark ii $4,299 Canon R5 Mark II Triple Lens Kit $11,896 Canon R5 Mark II 24-105mm F2.8 Kit $7,298 Canon R5 Mark II 28-70mm F2 Kit $7,398 Canon EOS R1 $6,299 Canon C400 $8,999

New Canon Cinema Line Firmware Updates

Canon Just announced new Cinema Line Firmware Updates for C500 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C70, R5C, and the XA60/65/70/75 cameras. Here’s a quick run down of what you can expect.

C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III

  • “Sensor Mode” will be saved to an assignable button on the camera body to quickly change between Full-frame, Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes.
  • The Focus Guide box will have two size options: Standard and Large (approximately two times larger than standard).
  • Camera LCD screen will display a playback marker in Media Mode.
  • For the EOS C300 Mark III camera:
    • Cinema RAW Light HQ/ST/LT recording modes will be added.
    • Auto ISO/Gain functions that can be operated from the camera menu, an assignable button, or with a compatible remote-control unit will be added.

Canon Support for EOS C500 Mark II | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for EOS C300 Mark III | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

C70 & R5C

  • Same Focus Guide and playback marker enhancements as the C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III cameras will be added.
  • Option of assigning functions to the select dial on the back of the camera, including AF subject selection, shutter, iris, ISO/gain, and white balance mode will be added.
  • For the EOS R5 C camera, the following will be added:
    • Ability to adjust the thickness of the AF frame, making it easier to see in certain lighting conditions
    • Ability to reset the AF position by pushing the joystick or set buttons
    • When shooting RAW VR content with Canon’s dual fisheye lens, you will be able to record both the peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration data. This will help with processing footage into smoother and even more amazing VR content than before the firmware update.
    • New features from the March 2024 R5 firmware update.

Canon Support for EOS C70 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon Support for EOS R5 C | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

XA60/65/70/75

  • Option to view the date and time in the on-screen display (OSD) while recording will be added. White balance will be able to be changed while recording.

Canon Support for XA60 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA65 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA70 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA75 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

CANON ANNOUNCES EOS R1 CAMERA

TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF mount and is aiming for a 2024 release.

You can get added to the Canon EOS R1 Pre-Order list Here.

The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically improve1 the performance of both still images and video and meet the high requirements of professionals on the frontlines of a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and video production.

This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables large volume of data to be processed at high speeds and delivers never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.

By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. For example, subject tracking accuracy has been improved so that in team sporting events where multiple subjects intersect, the target subject can continually be tracked even if another player passes directly in front of them. In addition, the AF “Action Priority” function recognizes subject movement by rapidly analyzing the subject’s status. In moments during a sports game when it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically determines the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main subject and instantly shifts the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments of gameplay.

The combination of the new image processing system and deep learning technology will help to improve image quality. Canon implements the image noise reduction function, which has been previously developed and improved as part of the software for PCs, as a camera function to further improve image quality and contribute to user creativity.

Canon is working on field tests for this camera, and will support capturing definitive and impactful moments at international sporting events to be held in the future.

Going forward, Canon will continue to expand the EOS R SYSTEM lineup of fascinating cameras and RF lenses, thereby continuing to meet the demands of a wide range of users and contribute to the development of photography and video culture.

  • 1In comparison to EOS R3 (released in November 2021)

$1000 Off CANON C500 Mark II

NO PAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST 90 DAYS!!

Canon has just announced a huge $1000 Instant Rebate on the Canon C500 Mark II, and the Canon C300 Mark III. This is the lowest price you’ve ever been able to get on these cameras. And, the best part is that they are still eligible for 0% financing through Canon Finical. I’ve got a cost break down for you below for some of the eligible products.

Canon C500 Mark II: $10,999 – $1000 = $9,999: 0% 48 Month $208.32

Canon C300 Mark III: $8,999 – $1000 = $7,999: 0% 24 Month $333.32, 1.99% 36 Month: $229.09

Canon C70: $5,499 – $500 = $4,999: 0% 24 Month $208.31, 1.99% 36 Month: $143.17

Canon C70 + RF 24-105mm F2.8 Lens Kit: $8,299 – $500 = $7,799: 0% 24 Month $33.32, 1.99% 36 Month: $229.09

Canon R5C: $4,299 – $700 = $3,599: 24 Month $149.97, 1.99% 36 Month: $103.08

Canon R5C 24-105mmF2.8 Kit: $6,299 – $700 = $5,599: 24 Month $266.65, 1.99% 36 Month: $183.27

LEASE APPLICATION

$1 Buyout Lease means you own the camera at the end of the lease.

Estimated Lease Payments above do not include sales tax, property tax or insurance.
Many states like Texas offer sales tax exemptions for filmmaking equipment which can be used to remove sales tax on the lease.

Canon C500 Mark II Firmware Update

Canon unveiled their latest update for the Canon EOS C500 Mark II yesterday. This update brings some unexpected features to the camera.

Cinema RAW Light

Canon has added a host of Cinema RAW Light recording formats. All of these formats have 12-bit color, and keep 12-bit color no matter the frame rate they’re recording at. The table below shows the different formats now available for use.

Recording
Format
59.94Hz59.94Hz59.94Hz24.00Hz
ResolutionFrame Rate59.94p29.97p23.98p24.00p
5952 x 3140RAW HQ—–2.12 Gbps1.7 Gbps1.77 Gbps
RAW ST2.09 Gbps1.05 Gbps835 Mbps836 Mbps
RAW LT1.36 Gbps679 Mbps543 Mbps544 Mbps
4192 x 3140 (4:3)RAW HQ—–1.5 Gbps1.2 Gbps1.2 Gbps
RAW ST1.48 Gbps737 Mbps590 Mbps590 Mbps
RAW LT958 Mbps479 Mbps383 Mbps384 Mbps
3768 x 3140 (6:5)RAW HQ—–1.35 Gbps1.08 Gbps1.08 Mbps
RAW ST1.33 Gbps663 Mbps530 Mbps531 Mbps
RAW LT861 Mbps431 Mbps345 Mbps345 Mbps
4096 x 2160RAW HQ2.02 Gbps1.01 Gbps807 Mbps807 Mbps
RAW ST993 Mbps497 Mbps397 Mbps398 Mbps
RAW LT645 Mbps323 Mbps258 Mbps259 Mbps
2048 x 1080RAW HQ511 Mbps256 Mbps205 Mbps205 Mbps
RAW ST252 Mbps126 Mbps101 Mbps101 Mbps
RAW LT164 Mbps82 Mbps66 Mbps66 Mbps

You can find the Canon C500 Mark II Firmware Update 1.1.1.1 on March 21st of these year here: https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/eos-c500-mark-ii#idReference%3Dadvisories

And don’t forget you can still get 0% financing for 24 months on all Cinema EOS Cameras: Apply Here

Canon EOS R5 C RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Kit

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$6399

In Stock

Canon EOS C70 RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Kit

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$7799

In Stock

Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens

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$2999

ETA 2-3 Months

Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2

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$999

ETA April 2024

Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2B with 20 Pin Port

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$1299

ETA April 2024

Apply Online for the Lease Financing Promos Below through Canon Financial Services:

0% 24 Month Lease Financing with $1 Buyout Available

1.99% 36 Month Lease Financing with $1 Buyout Available

$99 at 6 Months Available on either of the above lease terms with excellent credit

Sales Tax Exemption available for Filmmakers in some states: Texas, NY, NJ, CA etc.

Canon Cinema Camera Firmware Updates!

Canon released a series of firmware updates for their Cinema line of Cameras today. The biggest change for all of the camera’s is compatibility with the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens. We’ll go over every camera getting an update today.

Canon C70

With the release of the new Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z comes with a new C70 combo featuring the new lens. Check out the new Canon C70 + RF 24-105mm F2.8 Kit here.

The Canon C70 firmware Version 1.0.8.1 can be found here. Here’s what’s changed:

  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S
    • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number.
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].
  • Adds support for the following RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses:
    • CN-R14mm T3.1 L F
    • CN-R20mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R24mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R35mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R50mm T1.3 L F
    • CN-R85mm T1.3 L F
    • CN-R135mm T2.2 L F
  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: RF24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z
    • Support for aperture ring adjustment.
    • Support for zoom operations.
  • Adds support for the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2.
  • Adds support for the Canon Multi-Camera Control.
  • Adds support for the RC-IP1000.
  • Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x / 2x / 2.5x /3x)
  • Adds [_Proxy] option in XF-AVC proxy media name.
  • Improves Vector Scope.
    • Changes to display [BT.2020] in the frame when the color space is set to BT.2020.
    • Changes to always display the target color name.

Canon R5C

With the release of the new Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z comes with a new R5C combo featuring the new lens. Check out the new Canon R5C + RF 24-105mm F2.8 Kit here.

The Canon R5C firmware Version 1.0.6.1 can be found here. Here’s what’s changed:

  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S
    • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number.
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].
  • Adds support for the following RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses:
    • CN-R14mm T3.1 L F
    • CN-R20mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R24mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R35mm T1.5 L F
    • CN-R50mm T1.3 L F
    • CN-R85mm T1.3 L F
    • CN-R135mm T2.2 L F
  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: RF24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z
    • Support for aperture ring adjustment.
    • Support for zoom operations.
  • Adds support for the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2.
  • Adds [_Proxy] option in XF-AVC proxy media name.
  • Improves vector scope.
    • Changes to display [BT.2020] in the frame when the color space is set to BT.2020.
    • Changes to always display the target color name.
  • Adds Tally OSD menu display option. This new feature adds a highlighted boarder to the OSD signal during recording.

Canon C500 Mk II

The Canon C500 Mk II firmware Version 1.0.9.1 can be found here. Here’s what’s changed:

  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S/SP:
    • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number.
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide]. (CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S only)
  • Adds support for the Canon Multi-Camera Control.
  • Adds support for the Remote Camera Controller RC-IP1000.
  • Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x / 2x / 2.5x / 3x)
  • Adds [_Proxy] option in XF-AVC proxy media name.
  • Improves Vector Scope.
    • Changes to display [BT.2020] in the frame when the color space is set to BT.2020.
    • Changes to always display the target color name.

Canon C300 Mk III

The Canon C300 Mk III Version 1.0.7.1 can be found here. Here’s what’s changed:

  • The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S/SP:
    • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number.
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide]. (CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S only)
  • Adds support for the Canon Multi-Camera Control.
  • Adds support for the Remote Camera Controller RC-IP1000.
  • Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x / 2x / 2.5x / 3x)
  • Adds [_Proxy] option in XF-AVC proxy media name.
  • Improves Vector Scope.
    • Changes to display [BT.2020] in the frame when the color space is set to BT.2020.
    • Changes to always display the target color name.

Canon XF605

The Canon XF605 firmware Version 1.0.3.1 can be found here. Here’s what’s changed:

  • Adds support for the Canon Multi-Camera Control.
  • Adds support for the Remote Camera Controller RC-IP1000.
  • Adds SRT protocol for IP streaming protocol.
  • Enables to select 1920×1080 59.94i/50i 25Mbps format when in XF-AVC recording.
  • Adds [Chunk Recording] function. Adds the ability to record proxy files in timed segments (30 seconds / 1 min / 2 min) when Main and Proxy recording is selected.
    • Simultaneously records a clip that split by time, suitable for automatic transfer to SD card B while the main clip is recorded to SD card A.
  • Adds the function to automatically transfer chunk recording clip via Content Transfer Mobile.
  • Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
  • Enables to change WFM size.
  • Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
  • Enables to change WFM/Vector scope transparency.
  • Improves Vector scope.
    • Changes to display [BT.2020] in the frame when the color space is set to BT.2020.
    • Changes to always display the target color name.
  • Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
  • Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and View Assistance, Sub Rec Color Conversion.
  • Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
  • Adds [_Proxy] option to XF-AVC proxy media name.
  • Adds the ability to select multiple files from a playlist for indexing and continuous playback.
  • Adds [LCD/VF] in Peaking and Zebra settings.
    • The default setting of the [All] has been changed from [LCD/VF] to prevent unintended effects from being applied to HDMI/SDI output.

CANON ANNOUNCES RF CINEMA PRIMES

Canon has just announced the new Canon CN-R Series of Cinema Prime Lenses. These long awaited lenses finally bring Canon Cinema Glass to the highly praised RF mount. The focal lengths you can expect are: 14mm, 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm. Let’s go over some of the features we know about the new CN-R Series lenses.

All of the features you’re used to on you CN-E Series lenses can be found here to such as: Dual Focus Pixel Guide, Chromatic Aberration Correction, and Peripheral Illumination Corrections. Now if you have the Canon R5C, or the Canon C70 the new CN-R Series lenses also give you access to Distortion Correction thanks to the 2 additional data pins available in the RF mount.

If you’re looking to Pre-Order these lenses I’ve given you a chart showing when each lens is releasing next year. Click on the lens below to be taken to it’s Pre-Order page.

LensExpected Release
14mmLate February 2024
20mmLate March 2024
24mmLate January 2024
35mmLate January 2024
50mmLate January 2024
85mmLate January 2024
135mmLate April 2024

0% FINANCING ON THE CANON R5 C

The Canon R5 C has just been added to Canon’s CFS Lease Program! That means started today through July 31, 2023 all customers are eligible for 0% financing for 24 months! With the recent firmware update to the Canon R5 C, and Netflix adding it to their approved cameras list, the Canon R5 C is a more attractive product than every.

Don’t forget that the Canon R5 C currently comes with a free battery, and a $400 instant rebate. Now is the perfect time to be looking into the Canon R5 C.