A Bit More About Canon's Fixed Lens 4K Offering

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re hearing that the upcoming (and still name unknown) fixed lens 4K camera will have about 10-12 stops of latitude and will shoot C-Log. Beyond that, we’re told the hand grip is removable, as well as the viewfinder. The camera sounds more and more like it has been developed with drones in mind.</p>
<p>We should know everything in the next week or so, as NAB 2015 in Las Vegas begins April 11, 2015.</p>

 

[BeenThere]

Probably to compete in the hot Go-Pro market.

 

[OMD]

Really disappointed in the lens. Wish it was faster.

 

[pwp]

Really disappointed in the lens. Wish it was faster...

(and lighter)...which makes the suggested drone application less plausible. A light, project specific, bright prime is generally best in the air. Oh wait, it's a fixed lens.

In any case it will be interesting to see the final specs.

-pw

 

[quiquae]

XC10 has been officially announced in Japan.

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150408_695827.html

It is apparently not marketed as a part of the Cinema EOS lineup.

Features:

• 4K@30p
• Uses a new video format called XF-AVC (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 4:2:2, 8bit, intra frame compression)
• 1" sensor with 8.29Mpx (video) and 12Mpx (still)
• Fixed f/2.8-5.6 10x zoom lens, 27-273mm (video) and 24-240mm (still) equivalent, inner focus, image stabilized
• Mechanical shutter unit
• CFast 2.0 storage
• 12 stop dynamic range, supports up to ISO 20000 in still
• 125×122×102mm, 930g
• No dedicated EVF, although it does come with a finder unit that attaches to the LCD screen
• Rotating grip (apparently not detachable)
• Expected retail price in Japan JPY220K (~US$1850)
• Shoots Canon Log