Canon EOS C500 Mark II Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS C500 Mark II
The Canon EOS C500 Mark II is a modular full-frame cinema camera built for high-end production work. It shoots 5.9K Cinema RAW Light internally with up to 12-bit color depth and offers frame rates up to 60p in 4K and 120p in 1080p. The full-frame sensor delivers over 15 stops of dynamic range in Canon Log 2 at ISO 800, and the built-in five-stage ND filter (2 to 10 stops) makes it practical for run-and-gun and controlled lighting alike. The modular design allows for four expansion units, adapting the camera to different workflows, and Netflix approval signals its readiness for premium content pipelines.
Reviewers highlight the C500 Mark II's image quality and professional feature set. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF is praised for reliable tracking, and the internal Cinema RAW Light recording removes the need for external recorders in many scenarios. The interchangeable lens mount (EF, PL, or EF-C) and sensor crop options (full-frame, Super 35mm, Super 16mm) add flexibility for different lens ecosystems and production styles. At its launch price of around $11,000 and current MSRP of $16,000, it sits firmly in the professional cinema tier, competing with similar full-frame cameras from Sony and RED.
- 5.9K Cinema RAW Light recording with 12-bit color depth internally
- Built-in five-stage ND filter (2 to 10 stops)
- Over 15 stops of dynamic range in Canon Log 2
- Modular design with interchangeable lens mounts (EF, PL, EF-C)
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF with reliable face detection
- Netflix-approved for high-end production work
- High price point at $15,999 MSRP
- Requires CFexpress cards and high-bitrate storage infrastructure
- Electronic stabilization only, no in-body mechanical stabilization
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About this product
5.9K Cinema RAW Light; modular.
Specs
- Battery
- BP-A60
- Bit Depth
- 12-bit (Cinema RAW Light), 10-bit (XF-AVC)
- Raw Video
- Internal Cinema RAW Light
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3
- Internal Codecs
- Cinema RAW Light (HQ, ST, LT), XF-AVC
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 2.12 Gbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 5.9K (5952 x 3140)
- Nd Filter
- Internal, 5 density settings (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 stops)
- Color Gamut
- Beyond ITU-R BT.2020 and DCI-P3
- Total Pixels
- Approx. 20.8 MP (6062 x 3432)
- Dynamic Range
- 15+ stops (Canon Log 2 at ISO 800)
- Modular Design
- 4 available expansion units
- Proxy Recording
- Yes
- Netflix Approved
- Yes
- Slow Fast Motion
- 15-120 fps depending on resolution
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- 66 dB
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (38.1 x 20.1 mm), Super 35mm (crop), Super 16mm (crop)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- Image Processor
- DIGIC DV 7
- Effective Megapixels
- 18.69 MP (5952 x 3140)
- Launch Price Usd
- $10,999.00
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-102400 (extended), Native 800-25600
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- Speed, Angle, Clear Scan, Slow, or Off mode
- Rear Screen
- LM-V2 4.3 inch LCD Monitor
- Lens Mount
- Canon EF (user-interchangeable, PL and EF-C available)
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x (Full-frame), 1.5x (Super 35mm), 3.0x (Super 16mm)
- Card Slots
- 2x CFexpress
- Ibis
- Electronic Image Stabilization
- Af System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- Subject Detection
- Face Detection AF
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$10,999Buy
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