Canon EOS C700 FF Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS C700 FF
The Canon EOS C700 FF arrived in 2018 as Canon's first full-frame cinema camera, built to compete in the high-end production market with a 5.9K sensor and Netflix approval. Its 38.1 x 20.1mm CMOS sensor delivers 15 stops of dynamic range with Canon Log 2, while triple DIGIC DV 5 processors push internal recording to ProRes 4444 XQ and external Cinema RAW at up to 5.9K 60fps via the optional Codex CDX-36150 recorder. The interchangeable EF or PL mount, B4 lens adapter support, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and multiple crop modes (full-frame, Super 35mm, Super 16mm) make it a versatile workhorse.
Reviewers found the C700 FF easy to operate, with sensibly placed controls that require deliberate activation. The camera delivers on its technical promises, including the full-frame sensor coverage and fast, accurate Dual Pixel AF that carry over from the Super 35mm C700. At $33,000, it sits firmly in the professional cinema tier, competing with ARRI and RED offerings while providing Canon's color science and ecosystem integration.
The C700 FF remains a capable tool for high-budget narrative, commercial, and documentary work where full-frame aesthetics, Netflix delivery specs, and reliable autofocus matter.
- 15 stops of dynamic range with Canon Log 2
- Fast and accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF across the full-frame sensor
- Sensibly placed controls that are easy to operate
- Interchangeable EF or PL mount with B4 lens adapter support
- Netflix-approved with robust codec options including ProRes 4444 XQ and external Cinema RAW
- Heavy at 3450 grams (7.6 pounds) without accessories
- External Codex recorder required for Cinema RAW adds significant cost and bulk
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The C700 sounded fantastic, great for hand held work, ergonomically attractive, very user friendly and it had a stunningly gorgeous HDR ...
A 5.9K (5952 x 3140) CMOS 38.1 x 20.1 mm full frame sensor is under the hood. Boasting a promised 15-stops of dynamic range and 5952 x 3140
The dual pixel CMOS AF (with compatible EF lenses) is quite outstanding and easily the most innovative feature in Canon cameras these days. This ...
Just like the C700, the C700 FF offers Dual Pixel CMOS AF, providing the user with a fast, accurate autofocus performance. The C700 FF is also ...
For the most part, operating the C700 FF is unremarkable — and that's a good thing. Controls are sensibly placed, require appropriate activation ...
While the standard C700 uses a 4K-capable Super35mm sensor, the FF uses a 17:9 “full-frame” sensor, 38.1mm x 20.1mm, with 5952 x 3140 active ...
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Specs
- Battery
- V-Mount
- Weight Grams
- 3450 g (7.6 lb)
- Dimensions Mm
- 168 x 155 x 328 mm (6.6 x 6.1 x 12.9 inches)
- Bit Depth
- 12-bit RGB444, 10-bit YCC422
- Raw Video
- External (Codex CDX-36150), Cinema RAW, 12-bit/10-bit
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 3, Canon Log 2, Canon Log, Wide DR
- Internal Codecs
- XF-AVC (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), ProRes (422, 422 HQ, 4444, 4444 XQ)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 72 fps (Super 35mm crop)
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 2K/FHD 168 fps (Super 16mm crop)
- Max Video Bitrate
- 810 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 5.9K (5952 x 3140)
- Video Out
- Yes
- Color Space
- Cinema Gamut, BT.2020 Gamut, DCI-P3 Gamut, BT.709 Gamut
- Hdr Support
- ITU-R BT.2100, SMPTE ST 2084
- Power Input
- DC IN 12V jack (XLR 4-pin)
- Aces Support
- ACESproxy 1.0
- Power Output
- D-Tap
- Total Pixels
- 20.8 MP (6062 x 3432)
- Dynamic Range
- 15 stops (with Canon Log 2)
- Lens Terminal
- 12-pin
- Codex Recorder
- CDX-36150 (optional, fully integrated)
- Audio Recording
- Linear PCM 24-bit 48 kHz, 4-channel
- B4 Lens Support
- Yes (with adapter)
- Control Terminal
- CTRL
- Genlock Terminal
- Yes (also serves as SYNC OUT)
- Netflix Approved
- Yes
- Remote Terminals
- A/B
- Slow Fast Motion
- Up to 168 fps (Super 16mm crop)
- Sdi Out Terminals
- 4x SDI
- Timecode Terminal
- Input/output switching
- Anamorphic Support
- Yes (de-squeeze 2x, 1.33x)
- Cooke I Technology
- Yes (PL mount version)
- Sensor Aspect Ratio
- 17:9
- Interchangeable Mount
- Yes (EF or PL)
- Raw Recording Max Frame Rate
- 5.9K 60 fps, 4K 72 fps, 2K 168 fps (with Codex CDX-36150)
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (38.1 x 20.1 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS with DAF Technology
- Image Processor
- Triple DIGIC DV 5
- Effective Megapixels
- 18.69 MP (5952 x 3140)
- Release Date
- July 2018
- Announced Date
- March 28, 2018
- Launch Price Usd
- $33,000
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 100 to 102400 (expandable)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- Speed, Angle, Clear Scan, Slow, or Off mode, 1/3 or 1/4 steps
- Viewfinder
- Optional, EVF-V70 OLED sold separately
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch color LCD, approx. 1.036 million dots
- Lens Mount
- EF-Cinema Lock Type Mount
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x (Full-frame), also supports Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
- Hdmi
- HDMI OUT
- Audio Io
- 2x XLR 3-pin input, 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) TRS stereo microphone input, headphones jack
- Wireless
- Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi adapter support
- Card Slots
- 2x CFast 2.0, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Ibis
- No
- Af System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF (80% coverage), One-Shot AF, Continuous AF, AF-Boosted MF, Face Detection AF
- Subject Detection
- Face Detection AF
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