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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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
For the most part, operating the C700 FF is unremarkable — and that's a good thing. Controls are sensibly placed, require appropriate activation ...
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 ...
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About this product
First full-frame cinema; 5.9K.
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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