Project Description
The Canon EOS C400 redefines versatility designed to excel in cinematic shooting, live broadcast, and virtual production.
Full frame 6K BSI sensor
Capture breathtaking footage with Canon’s cutting edge backside illuminated (BSI) sensor, delivering next generation capabilities, triple base ISO (800 / 3200 / 12800), organic colour reproduction, and 16 stops of dynamic range.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with EOS iTR AF X
Enjoy updated, faster auto focus technology. Pin sharp and ultra responsive face, eye, head, body, and animal tracking covering the full sensor. Have full control with face only recognition and customisable settings to help ensure your focus never slips.
Professional recording formats and high frame rates
Including 12 bit Cinema RAW Light LT / ST / HQ up to 6K 60P, and 4K b120P. Oversampled 4K 4:2:2 10 bit is available via XF AVC and improved XF AVC S / XF HEVC S (MP4) formats, all featuring detailed metadata and filename structures.
RF mount
Rely on cutting edge prime, zoom, and cinema lenses for unrivalled optical performance, real time lens metadata, and ultra responsive AF / IS systems. Easily use your PL and EF lenses with a Canon mount adapter
Uncompromised connectivity
On body I/O including 12G SDI, 3G SDI, 2x mini XLR, Mic In, Remote, Timecode, LENS, and Genlock / SYNC / Return. Built in Wi-Fi / Ethernet enables real time IP streaming (SRT / RTSP) and remote control via XC Protocol. Expandable with Canon’s Multi Function Shoe
Built for live multi-camera productions
Return Input and advanced features enable live programming monitoring and compatibility with industry-standard lenses thanks to 12-pin lens interface. This is enhanced via XC Protocol accessories and smartphone applications such as the RC-IP1000 and Multi-Camera Control App.
Designed for the future
Real-time metadata for virtual production and VFX with support for Unreal Engine and After Effects. Genlock and organic colour reproduction make the CINEMA EOS C400 perfect in large LED volumes. And create immersive VR experiences with Canon’s RF 5.2mm F2.8L Dual Fisheye lens.
What is triple base ISO?
Triple base ISO delivers the best signal-to-noise ratio at multiple amplifications. Canon’s cutting-edge 6K BSI sensor measures at three base ISOs – 800, 3200, and 12800 ISO – choose between them, or use auto-switching and the CINEMA EOS C400 will pick the optimal setting.
The basics: BSI sensors
The backside illuminated (BSI) sensor’s improved architecture places circuity underneath the sensor plane. Benefits include increased dynamic range, auto-focus and rolling shutter performance.
Why is metadata so important?
In Virtual Production and VFX workflows, camera metadata is essential to producing professional results. The CINEMA EOS C400 and Canon RF mount lenses let you extract every drop of metadata – from ISO to f stop and even distortion correction – so your post process becomes smoother than ever.
Specification
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Sensor | Full Frame Back Side Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor |
| System | RGB primary color filter (Bayer array) |
| Sensor Modes | Full Frame / Super 35mm (Crop) / Super 16mm (Crop) |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 26.67 megapixels (6202 x 4300) |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 19.05 megapixels (6008 x 3170): When 6000 x 3164 / 4096 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution Approx. 17.86 megapixels (5633 x 3170)：When 3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution |
| Effective Sensor Screen Size | Full Frame: 38.4 x 20.2 mm (40.7 mm on the diagonal)： When 6000 x 3164 / 4096 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution 36.0 x 20.2 mm (38.7 mm on the diagonal)：When 3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution |
| Dynamic Range | Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16 stops (at ISO 800) Canon Log 3：1600% / 14 stops (at ISO 800) Base ISO : 800 / 3200 / 12800 |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
| Type | DIGIC DV7 |
| LENS | |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF mount PL mount support via PL – RF Mount Adapter EF mount support via EF – EOS R Mount Adapters |
| Lens Magnification Factor | Full Frame; 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 1.06 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 1.12 Super 35mm (Crop); 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 1.46 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 1.54 Super 16mm (Crop); 2048 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 2.92 1920 x 1080 : Actual focal length x Approx. 3.07 |
| Digital Lens Correction | Peripheral Illumination Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction Diffraction Correction Distortion Correction (RF lenses only) |
| ND Filter | 2, 4 or 6 Stops. Up to 10 stops via built in ND filter system (in extended mode) |
| Iris Control (EF Mount Lenses) | 1/2 – stop, 1/3 – stop or FINE control Auto Iris |
| Cooke / i Technology Support | Only when equipped with Mount Adapter PL-RF |
| Anamorphic Lens Support | x2.0 / x1.8 / x1.3 |
| Image Stabilization System | 5-Axis Combination IS (Optical and Digital) with supported lenses Digital 5-Axis IS for non IS lenses. |
| RECORDING | |
| Internal Recording Media 1 | 1x CFexpress 2.0 (Type-B) 1x SD Card (SD / SDHC / SDXC) |
| Recording Time 2 | Cinema RAW Light LT : 6000 x 3164 576 Mbps : approx. 118 Mins Cinema RAW Light ST : 6000 x 3164 886 Mbps : approx. 77 Mins Cinema RAW Light HQ : 6000 x 3164 1800 Mbps : approx. 37 Mins XF-AVC : 4096 x 2160 500 Mbps : approx. 136 Mins XF-AVC S : 4096 x 2160 500 Mbps :approx. 136 Mins XF-HEVC S : 4096 x 2160 135 Mbps :approx. 505 Mins |
| Recording Formats | Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-AVC (MXF),XF-AVC S (MP4), XF-HEVC S (MP4) |
| Relay Recording 3 | Yes |
| Double Slot (Simultaneous) Recording | Yes |
| Simultaneous Recording in Multiple Formats | Yes |
| System Frequency / Frame Rates | 59.94 Hz mode (59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P) 50.00 Hz mode (50.00P / 50.00i / 25.00P) 24.00 Hz mode (24.00P) |
| Cinema RAW Light Bit Rate / Bit Depth (PAL) | 12-bit Cinema RAW Light LT FF / 6000 x 3164 / 50P [1160 Mbps] FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [576 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [611 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [306 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [154 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [77 Mbps] 12-bit Cinema RAW Light ST FF / 6000 x 3164 / 50P [1780 Mbps] FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [886 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [939 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [470 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [236 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [118 Mbps] 12-bit Cinema RAW Light HQ : FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [1800 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [1910 Mbps] S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [954 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [479 Mbps] S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [240 Mbps] |
| XF-AVC Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MXF) | 4:2:2 10-bit (Intra-frame) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [1000 / 750 / 500 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [500 / 375 / 250 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [250 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50i [125 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [125 Mbps] 4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [250 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [150 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50i [50 / 25 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps] |
| XF-AVC S Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MP4) | 4:2:2 10-bit (Intra-frame) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [1000 / 750 / 500 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [500 / 375 / 250 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [250 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [125 Mbps] 4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [250 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [150 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps] 4:2:0 8-bit (Long GOP) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [150 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [100 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [35 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [35 Mbps] |
| XF-HEVC S Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MP4) | 4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [225 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [135 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps] 4:2:0 10-bit (Long GOP) 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [150 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [100 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [35 Mbps] 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [35 Mbps] |
| Proxy Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL) 4 | 4:2:0 8-bit (Long GOP) : 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 35 / 16 / 9 Mbps] 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps] 4:2:0 10-bit (Long GOP) : 2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 [16 / 9 Mbps] |
| Slow / Fast Motion 5 | 6K RAW : up to 60FPS 4K : up to 120FPS 4.3K RAW (S35 Crop) : up to 100FPS 2K (S16 Crop) : up to 180 FPS |
| Interval Record | Yes |
| Frame Record | Yes |
| Pre Record (Cache Record) 6 | 3 Seconds |
| Digital Tele-converter | 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, Off |
| Photo Storage Media | SD Card |
| Photo Recording Size 7 | 4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 / 1920 x 1080 |
| SYSTEM | |
| Display Type | 3.5 inch LCD Touch Panel |
| Display Resolution | approx. 2.76 million dots (1280 x RGB x 720) |
| Display Touch Screen Functions | Focus Point Selection Touch Screen UI for Shooting Settings |
| OSD for Vertical Shooting | Yes |
| Wave Form Monitor | Yes (Line / Line + Spot / RGB Parade / YPrPb Parade) |
| False Colour Display (Exposure Indication) | Yes (6 Colour Index) |
| Colour Bars | SMPTE / EBU / ARIB |
| Peaking | Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable) |
| Zebra | Level 1; Level 2; Both |
| Markers | On / Off selectable: centre, horizontal / vertical, grid,aspect, safe area and user marker. Colour selectable |
| EVF | |
| Built-In EVF | No |
| INPUTS / OUTPUTS | |
| Audio In | 2x Mini XLR 3-pin connector 1x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack Built in Stereo microphones on camera body |
| Headphone Output | 1x 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| Video Monitor Output | 1x 3G-SDI Output (BNC) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI (Type-A) |
| USB | 1x USB-C Data Terminal (USB 3.2 Gen1) |
| SDI Output | 1x 12G-SDI Output (BNC) |
| Time Code | 1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (Input / Output) |
| Genlock | 1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (shared with Sync & Return) |
| Sync | 1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (shared with Genlock & Return) |
| DC Input | 12V (4-pin XLR / 11.5-20V) |
| Multi-Accessory Shoe | Yes (via camera body or top handle) |
| Remote Control Terminal | 1x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack |
| Lens Terminal | 1x 12-pin jack |
| Ethernet Terminal | 1x RJ45Connector (1000BASE-T compatible) |
| Grip | 1x USB-C Terminal (for supplied Hand Grip only) |
| IP Streaming / FTP | IP Streaming via Ethernet / Wi-Fi connection 9 Mbps / 4 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 59.94i / 50.00p / 50.00i) UDP / RTP / SRT / RTP+FEC / RTSP+RTP |
| User LUT Input | Yes, in-built LUTs available for monitoring. Custom LUTs can be applied directly to internal recordings via Look File function (compatible with 17 or 33 grid .cube files) |
| Video Connector | 1x USB-C Terminal (for supplied LCD Monitor only) |
| Tally Signal | Yes, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet using XC Protocol |
| Return Signal Input | 1x DIN1.0/2.3 (shared with Genlock & Sync) |
| Default Function Button Settings | 1. MAGN. 2. PEAKING 3. WFM 4. S&F 5. ISO / GAIN 6. SHUTTER 7. S&F FPS 8. AUDIO STATUS 9. WB 10. SET WB 11. FUNC 12. (unassigned) 13. AF LOCK |
| User Assignable Buttons | 13x (Body) / 3x (Hand Grip) / 2x (LCD Monitor) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Tally Lamp | Yes, 2x |
| Custom Dial | Yes, 3x |
| Software Application Support | Cinema RAW Development XF Utility EOS VR Utility Remote Camera Control Application RAW Plugin for Avid Media Access RAW Plugin for Final Cut Pro XF Plugin for Avid Media Access EOS VR Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro CV Metadata Plugin for Adobe After Effects Live Link Plugin for Unreal Engine CV Metadata Extraction Tool MP4 Join Tool HEVC Activator |
| Smartphone Application Support | Canon Multi-Camera Control Content Transfer Professional Browser Remote Control |
| EXPOSURE | |
| Exposure Metering | Standard / Spotlight / Backlight |
| Exposure Compensation | AE shift function available. Target value (±8 steps from center) |
| Auto Exposure Mode | Auto Iris / Auto ISO |
| Push Auto Iris | Yes |
| Exposure Lock | No |
| Auto Gain Control Setting | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity 8 | 1-Stop Display : 100* / 160** / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 / 51200 / 102400* 1/3-Stop Display : 100* / 125* / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800 / 16000 / 20000 / 25600 / 32000 / 40000 / 51200 / 64000* / 80000* / 102400* *when ISO Extended Range is set to ON **when ISO Extended Range is set to OFF |
| Auto Focus System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II + EOS iTR AF X |
| AF Frame Sizes | Full: approx. 100% (Vertical) x approx. 100% (Horizontal) Large Zone (Vertical) : Video display range approx. 97% (Vertical) x 25% (Horizontal) Large Zone (Horizontal) : Video display range approx. 43% (Vertical) x 76% (Horizontal) Zone: Video display range approx. 43% (Vertical) x 25% (Horizontal) Small Zone : Video display range approx. 15.9% (Vertical) x 11.8% (Horizontal) |
| Auto Focus Modes | Continuous AF / One-Shot AF |
| Face Detection AF | Yes (Eye / Face / Head / Body) |
| Animal Detection AF | Yes (Dogs / Cats) |
| Focus Guide | Yes, with compatible Canon lenses |
| Gain Setting 9 | -6dB*,-3dB*,-2dB**～48dB, 51dB*, 54dB* *when ISO Extended Range is set to ON **when ISO Extended Range is set to OFF |
| SHUTTER | |
| Control Modes | Speed / Angle / Clear Scan / Slow Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1～1/2000 (total of 45 settings) |
| Shutter Angle | 11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) | 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30 depending on frame rate |
| Clear Scan | 23.97 Hz～2000 Hz depending on sensor mode / frame rate |
| CUSTOM PICTURE | |
| Stored Configurations | C1 : Canon 709 C2 – Canon Log 2 C3 – Canon Log 3 C4 – BT.709 Wide DR C5 – BT.709 Standard C6 – PQ C7 – HLG C8 – EOS Standard C9 – EOS Neutral C10 – User10～User20 |
| HDR-HLG Profile | BT.2100 : Corresponds to ITU-R BT.2100 Vivid : Corresponds to Traditional Colour in ITU-R BT.2390 |
| Colour Matrix | Neutral Accurate colour reproduction Production Camera Colour reproduction for use in movie production Video Colour reproduction with contrast for TV broadcasts. |
| Image Adjustment Parameters | Master Pedestal Master Black Black Gamma Low Key Saturation Knee Sharpness Noise Reduction Skin Detail Colour Matrix Tuning White Balance Colour Correction |
| WI-FI & GPS SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Wi-Fi (Optional Third Party Accessory) | In-built (2.4 / 5GHz bands) Supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS Information (Optional Accessory) | Only when equipped with GP-E2 GPS Receiver) |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| Auto | Yes |
| Preset | Daylight (5600K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K-15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B |
| White Balance Shift | -5 CC- +5 CC (Daylight / Tungsten) -20 CC- +20 CC (Kelvin) |
| TIME CODE | |
| Count Up System | Regen / RecRun / Free Run / External / Frame Count |
| AUDIO | |
| Recording Format | RAW / XF-AVC : Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz, 4channels) XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S : Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz,4 channels) or MPEG2-AAC LC (16-bit 48kHz) 2 channels |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Supplied | LCD Monitor LCD Attachment Unit MC-5U Monitor Cable Handle Unit Camera Grip BP-A60N Battery Pack CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter CG-A20 Battery Charger Microphone Holder |
| Optional | BP-A60N / BP-A30N Battery Pack BP-A30 / BP-A60 Battery Pack CG-A20 / CG-A10 Battery Charger CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter MC-5U Monitor Cable PL-RF Mount Adapter EF-EOS R Mount Adapter EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter Remote Camera Controller RC-V100 Remote Camera Controller RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller RC-IP1000 DM-E1D Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone OC-E4A Off-Camera Shoe Cord IFC-100U / IFC-400U Interface Cable |
| Third Party Accessories | Tascam CA-XLR2d XLR Microphone Adapter |
| POWER SOURCE | |
| Power Supply (Battery) 10 | BP-A60N (Supplied) BP-A30N / BP-A30* / BP-A60* (Optional) |
| Power supply (Mains) | DC IN 12V terminal : DC 11.5V-20V (4-pin XLR) |
| Power Consumption | Cinema RAW Light: FF / 6K / 59.94P-32.5W Cinema RAW Light: S35 / 4.3K / 59.94P-30.4W XF-AVC: FF / 4K / 59.94P-31.6W XF-AVC: FF / 2K / 59.94P-29.7W |
| Recording Time | With supplied BP-A60N battery pack Approx. 155-170mins (depending on recording mode) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions (Main Body Only) | Approx. 142 x 135 x 135 mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 1540 g |
| Weight (Accessories) | LCD Monitor: Approx. 155g LCD Attachment Unit: 260g MC-5U Monitor Cable: Approx. 25g Handle Unit: Approx. 300g Camera Grip: Approx. 270 g BP-A60N Battery Pack: Approx. 465g CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter: Approx. 219g Battery Charger CG-A20: Approx. 145g Microphone Holder + 2 screws: Approx. 60g |
| Operating Temperature Range | Approx. 0 to 40°C, (85% relative humidity) Approx.-5 to 45°C, (60% relative humidity) |
| Footnotes | |
| 1 | RAW Recording only available via CFexpress |
| 2 | Based on 25P recording on a 512GB card at maximum bitrate |
| 3 | Relay Recording not available during RAW or S&F Recording |
| 4 | Proxy recording available in XF-AVC, XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S (depending on the mainformat selected). Not available in S&F mode above 60FPS |
| 5 | Dual Pixel CMOS AF unavailable when recording above 60FPS |
| 6 | Pre Record not available during RAW Recording |
| 7 | Depending on Sensor Mode and Format selected |
| 8 | Available when Base ISO is set to Automatic |
| 9 | Available when Base ISO is set to Automatic |
| 10 | Multi-Accessory Shoe power supply and communication via LENS terminal are unavailablewhen using original BP-A30 / BP-A60 batteries |
