ICYMI: Canon Releases New Firmware for the Cinema EOS C400, Including Open Gate

Craig
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In case you missed it, I did! Canon has released a major feature update for the Cinema EOS C400, bringing it up to version 1.0.4.1.

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 Enhancements

  1. Adds [Full Frame 3:2] to the sensor mode.
    The following formats can be recorded to CFexpress card:
    -Main video recording
    -RAW
    -6000×4000
    -29.97P/23.98P/25.00P/24.00P
    The following formats can be recorded to SD card:
    -Proxy Recording
    -XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S format
    -1920×1280
    -29.97P/23.98P/25.00P/24.00P
  2. It is now possible to change the LUT applied during playback.
  3. Optimizes Focus peaking to reduce interference from noise at high sensitivity settings.
  4. Adds the assignable buttons settings menu function:
    – Tele-converter [Tele-converter x1.5 / Tele-converter x2.0 / Tele-converter x2.5 / Tele-converter x3.0]
    – Subject to Detect [People / Animals]
    – AF Frame [Small Zone / Zone / Large Zone: Vert / Large Zone: Hori]
    – Frame.io upload
  5. Improves the responsiveness of Joystick-driven AF Frame movement, with faster initial reaction time.
  6. Adds compatibility with the “CINE-SERVO” cinema lenses “CN5x11 IAS T/R1” (RF mount) and “CN5x11 IAS T/P1” (PL mount).
    – Metadata (Focal Length, T number, lens model name)
    – Displaying T number.

    The “CN5×11 IAS T/R1” (RF mount) also supports the following functions:
    – Canon Virtual Production System Compatibility
    – Periph. Illum. Corr.
    – Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
    – Distortion Aberr. Corr.
    – Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus Compatibility
    – [Focus Guide] Compatibility
    – Supports Decimal Point Display of Focal Length
  7. Adds a communication setting menu, making it now possible to select OpenLensIO-Equiv. Model.
  8. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
  9. Improves operational stability.

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Cinema EOS C400

6K FF Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor
Full Frame, Super35 & Super16 Modes
6K60, DCI 4K/2K, UHD 4K120
Triple-Base ISO: 800, 3200, 12,800
Improved Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II
Record Internal XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Record Internal Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC
Timecode, Genlock & Return Video Ports

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.