The Canon EOS C50 is here, and after spending an enjoyable but short time with it, I’m happy to share some footage and my initial findings about this new camera with you. In my opinion, this new camera is set to shake up the filmmaking market by bringing compact size, features like internal 7K 12 bit RAW recording even in 3:2 open-gate, and all at a price point we haven’t seen from Canon in their EOS cinema line before. These alone might make the camera very appealing to many. For our news article covering the release of this new camera, please head over here. Canon also announced the release of the RF 84 f1.4, a compact portrait lens (news article here), and an ultra-wide Cine-Servo zoom lens (more details here). Now, let’s dive into the Canon EOS C50 review! (Note: for the mini-doc, a pre-production EOS C50 was used) To put it bluntly, the Sony FX3 has dominated the segment of compact, capable, well-priced cinema cameras for way too long. Now, for the first time, there is a true competitor, though the question is, is it really a better choice than the Sony FX3? Well, the Canon EOS C50 has its shortcomings, which I’ll mention in a moment, but ultimately it depends on your filming needs and style. When you consider the included features and final price, it appears to offer better value for money compared to the aging FX3. Canon EOS C50. Credit: CineD It is also worth mentioning that...
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