Canon has unveiled its latest addition to the RF-mount cinema camera lineup, the EOS C400. This cutting-edge camera features a 6K full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS sensor capable of recording up to 60 frames per second in 12-bit Cinema RAW Light. This new sensor technology enhances light-capturing efficiency and autofocusing capabilities, making it ideal for professional videographers and filmmakers.

The EOS C400 stands out with its versatile recording options. It supports 6K full-frame recording at 60fps, 4K RAW at up to 120fps, and 2K RAW at up to 180fps. Additionally, it includes the Canon-developed XF-AVC codec for 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, ensuring rich detail and smooth imagery. This camera also introduces new recording codecs, XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S, simplifying file management and workflow integration. The sensor boasts a triple-base ISO (800, 3,200, and 12,800), which offers better noise performance and dynamic range, particularly in low-light conditions. According to Canon, the sensor has a dynamic range of up to 16 stops under optimum settings.

Physically, the EOS C400 adopts a compact, box-style design, making it more portable and suitable for gimbal use compared to its predecessors like the EOS C500 Mark II. It features a robust RF mount with enhanced stability for lens adapters, a full touchscreen LCD, and multiple connectivity options, including HDMI, SDI outputs, and built-in Wi-Fi.

The Canon EOS C400 has a CFexpress (Type B) card slot and a secondary SD slot (UHS-II). It can record both RAW footage to the CFexpress card and proxy footage to the SD card.

Canon has also announced a new CINE-SERVO 17-120mm cinema lens compatible with the RF mount, offering advanced features like autofocus, distortion correction, and metadata output for virtual production setups. The camera is set to be available in September 2024, with an estimated price of $7,999.