Canon Announces New Cinema EOS C100 & C300 Kits

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<p class="drop-cap"><strong>October 20, 2014, B&H Photo, New York City</strong> – After updating its popular EOS C100 and C300 cameras to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology earlier in the year, Canon now offers two unique kits for each model. The C100 kit pairs the camera with an Atomos Ninja 2 monitor/recorder, while the C300 kit adds Zacuto accessories to give the camera an ENG-style design.</p>
<p>The C100 kit includes the camera body, 24-105mm f/4L lens, and an Atomos Ninja 2 external monitor/recorder to take advantage of the camera’s uncompressed 1080p 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The Ninja 2 then gives you the option of recording that signal in 10-bit Apple ProRes LT, 422, or HQ codecs to an included 240GB SanDisk Extreme SSD. An HDMI cable and an articulating arm for attaching the Ninja 2 to the C100 round out the kit.</p>
<p>The new Canon C300 EF-mount kit is designed to provide a complete shoulder-mounted shooting solution by outfitting the camera with Zacuto accessories. The first accessory is the C300/500 Helmet and Coldshoe Handle Kit, which screws into the top of the camera and provides additional threaded accessory holes and a wooden top handle. The next accessory is Zacuto’s Z-Finder for the C300/500, which slides over the camera’s LCD screen, turning it into an electronic viewfinder. To better position the monitor for shoulder-mounted use, the Z-Finder comes with a mounting kit for attaching to the Helmet. To place the camera on your shoulder, Zacuto’s VCT Universal Baseplate is provided, featuring a cushioned shoulder pad and 15mm rods to support additional accessories. Completing the kit is a Grip Relocator, which lets you mount the C300’s grip on the baseplate’s 15mm rods for comfortable handling and camera control.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084323-REG/canon_7428b022_eos_c100_kit_with.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon Cinema EOS C100 Kit</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084322-REG/canon_0044c008_eos_c300_with_dual.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon Cinema EOS C300 Kit</a></strong></p>
<p>If you’re interested in a C100 or C300, then these new kits from Canon offer out-of-the-box solutions designed to improve the capabilities and functionality of each model.</p>
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Waterdonkey said:
Looks like Sony's FS7 has Canon jumping.

Yup. A poor, temporary solution to Sony's FS7 move. Neither of these kits address 4k capability, though. My guess is Canon won't make a larger move until NAB next year when new Cinema cams come out but I do hope I'm wrong...
 
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The C100 kit includes the camera body, 24-105mm f/4L lens, and an Atomos Ninja 2 external monitor/recorder to take advantage of the camera’s uncompressed 1080p 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The Ninja 2 then gives you the option of recording that signal in 10-bit Apple ProRes LT, 422, or HQ codecs to an included 240GB SanDisk Extreme SSD. An HDMI cable and an articulating arm for attaching the Ninja 2 to the C100 round out the kit.
So, I guess the 24-105mm f/4 IS will be coexisting along with the 24-70mm f/4 IS for the foreseeable future. ???
 
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transpo1 said:
Waterdonkey said:
Looks like Sony's FS7 has Canon jumping.

Yup. A poor, temporary solution to Sony's FS7 move. Neither of these kits address 4k capability, though. My guess is Canon won't make a larger move until NAB next year when new Cinema cams come out but I do hope I'm wrong...

Canon needs to address much more, than just the FS7 4k capability - It looks like the camera, which the doc-shooters have been asking for, ever since we first started shooting video with a DSLR. I am pretty excited to say the least.
 
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Re: Canon Announces New Cinema EOS C100 & C300 Kits

Niki said:
Waterdonkey said:
Looks like Sony's FS7 has Canon jumping.

for now canon could also use firmware updates…also maybe letting ML work on the raw capabilities

It's my understanding that the existing sensor in the C100 is capable of supporting 4K. And the camera supports remapping of buttons and is basically highly configurable. So it is possible that firmware could be released in the future to upgrade capabilities. Or Canon could have factory updates for a fee.
 
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