Canon Unveils Compact C50 Cinema Camera With Powerful 7K Capabilities
Canon has officially introduced its smallest cinema camera yet, the EOS C50, and it’s shaping up to be a game-changer for both professional filmmakers and social media creators. At just 1.5 pounds, this camera is tiny, but the specs packed inside are anything but small.
The C50 comes with a brand-new full-frame 32-megapixel sensor that can capture 7K video at up to 60 frames per second in internal RAW. That’s a serious leap forward, especially considering this camera also supports 12-bit Cinema RAW Light recording and high-bitrate XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC formats. It was also built with a dual ISO system, which means it can handle difficult lighting conditions better, delivering clean results whether you’re shooting in bright daylight or low-light environments.
One of the biggest talking points is Canon’s addition of 3:2 open gate recording. This is the first time Canon has brought the feature into its Cinema lineup, something Panasonic has been offering for a while. Open gate recording allows the entire sensor to be used, making it easier to crop into different aspect ratios later without losing quality. Filmmakers and editors are going to love the flexibility that brings.
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But Canon didn’t stop there. A new function called simultaneous crop recording was added, and it’s aimed squarely at modern creators. While shooting widescreen 4K footage, users can also record vertical or square clips at the same time, perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts. That means no more re-framing or running a second camera just to cover social media needs.
Since this is a Cinema EOS model, pro-level tools were not left out. The C50 supports optional full-size XLR inputs for high-quality audio, comes with a zoom rocker, waveform and peaking displays, and a dedicated start-stop button. Canon’s highly praised Dual Pixel autofocus system is included as well, now enhanced with AI subject tracking that can recognize eyes, faces, heads, and even animals.
There are some limitations—such as the lack of in-body image stabilization—but lens-based optical stabilization and electronic options are available to help keep shots steady. For storage, the camera supports both SD-UHS II and CFexpress cards, along with a time code terminal for multi-camera productions.
Interestingly, the C50 doubles as a hybrid stills camera too. It can capture 32-megapixel photos with bursts up to 40 frames per second, giving it serious versatility for creators who straddle both photography and filmmaking. Alongside the camera, Canon introduced the RF 85mm F/1.4 L VCM Hybrid Lens, designed for portraits and video work.
As for pricing, the EOS C50 will begin shipping toward the end of 2025 at $3,899. The new RF 85mm lens lands this month for $1,649, while Canon also quietly refreshed its compact Elph line with the PowerShot Elph 360 HS A, priced at $380 and hitting shelves in October.
With its mix of professional cinema features and creator-focused tools, the Canon EOS C50 feels like a camera that bridges two worlds—serious filmmaking and fast-moving online content creation. It may just be Canon’s most versatile cinema camera to date.
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