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Four Upcoming New Members to Canon’s Cinema EOS System
Offering Full Capability for High-Resolution 4K Video Capture
Setting New Standard for Film Production with Imaging Excellence and High Mobility |
Canon takes its Cinema EOS System to a new level with the addition of four new professional digital cinematography products. A top-grade EOS C500+/ EOS C500 PLΦ interchangeable-lens professional digital camcorders currently under development are capable of recording 4K-resolution video with RAW output to ensure the utmost in image quality, in response to growing expectations for even higher levels of imaging performance. Besides, Canon is also developing 4 new cinema zoom lenses, including CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S* / CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP# wide-angle cinema zoom lenses and CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S*/ CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP# telephoto cinema zoom lenses, each delivers exceptional optical performance for use with 4K-resolution cameras and offers compatibility with digital SLR cameras or camcorders with Super 35mm-equivalent CMOS sensors. Delivering superior mobility and utility, the zoom lenses feature compact, lightweight bodies for easy handheld shooting under different situations for more operational flexibility during film production. A new EOS-1D C DSLR camera supporting high-resolution 4K video capture will also be introduced soon. Contributing to expanding the possibilities in visual expression, the new EOS-1D C offers a lightweight, compact body design for excellent mobility that enables video capture even in confined settings. |
EOS C500+ / EOS C500 PLΦ Interchangeable-lens Professional Digital Camcorder | | |  |  | <Design is for
reference only> | | - 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) movie recording (uncompressed RGB RAW, 10-bit) to external recorder
- 2K (2048 x 1080 pixels) movie recording (RGB444, 12/10-bit; YCC422 10bit) to external recorder
- Slow and fast motion recording function ranging from 1 to 60fps in 4K mode and up to 120fps in 2K mode
- Super 35mm 8.85 Megapixels CMOS sensor provides higher sensitivity, low noise and shallow depth of field effect
| | | + Equipped EF lens mount system compatible with EF lens series and EF Cinema lens series
Φ Equipped PL lens mount system compatible with industry-standard PL lenses
* Equipped EF lens mount
# Equipped PL lens mount | | | | CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S*/ CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP#Wide-angle Cinema Zoom Lens |  | <Design is for
reference only> | | | | - Wide-angle cinema zoom lens with focal length 15.5-47mm
- Supports 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) resolution
- Compact, lightweight designs for wide varieties of shooting situations
| | * Equipped EF lens mount
# Equipped PL lens mount | | | | | CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S* / CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP# Telephoto Cinema Zoom Lens |  | <Design is for
reference only> | | | | - Telephoto cinema zoom lens with focal length 30-105mm
- Supports 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) resolution
- Compact, lightweight designs for wide varieties of shooting situations
| | * Equipped EF lens mount
# Equipped PL lens mount | | | | | EOS-1D C Digital SLR Camera Featuring with 4K High Resolution Video Capture | | | | | More advanced movie photography with superior image quality and sensitivity | - 4K (4,096 x 2,160 pixels) movie recording (APS-H crop, Motion-JPEG 24p, YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit)
- Full HD recording at a frame rate of 60p/50p
- HDMI Throughput (uncompressed Full HD, YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit)
- “Super 35mm crop” function (Full HD)
- Canon Log Gamma adopted (supports Cinema workflow)
- ISO 100-25600 for regular movie shooting
| | | Extra functionality to meet professional requirements - Simultaneous viewing on LCD monitor and via HDMI output
- Headphone terminal mounted
| Offers the same exceptional still-image performance as the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera - 18.1-megapixel Full-frame Canon CMOS sensor
- Dual “DIGIC 5+” ultra fast image processor with 14-bit image processing
- 12fps High Speed Continuous Shooting
| | | | Further details of specification regarding EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL and the 4 EF cinema zoom lenses are yet to be announced, and all are targeted to be launched during 2012. The official sales date and suggested retail price of EOS-1D C will be announced later. | | | About Canon Hongkong Company Limited
Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ) was founded in 1937 in Japan. Its predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, produced Japan's first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera in 1934, called the Kwanon. Canon Inc. eventually expanded into the photocopying and printing industries, launching Japan's first plain-paper copier in 1970 and the world's first inkjet printer in 1985. With over 70 years of experience in imaging products manufacturing, Canon's global revenue currently stands at US$45.7 billion (as of 31 December 2011). The extensive resources it devotes to research and development has made Canon one of the U.S. imaging industry's top technology patent-holders, and the only manufacturer across the globe to offer both input and output device solutions to the world's various imaging needs.
As one of the company's earliest offices in Asia, Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. (CHK) was established in 1971. It is responsible for sales, marketing and services of all Canon product lines in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mongolia, including its digital cameras, digital video camcorders, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors and other imaging merchandise. CHK adheres to Canon's corporate philosophy, kyosei, which in essence motivates the company with its staff to proactively strive for harmonious coexistence with other citizens through participation in various social, charitable and environmental activities. From year 2005, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has awarded CHK the Caring Company Logo in recognizing CHK's continuous efforts contributed to the local community. Furthermore, CHK also endeavours to adopt internationally recognized management systems, having become certified in conformance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 in 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively. CHK is certified to COPC-2000® CSP Standard in 2006.
Being a responsible manufacturer, Canon leads to be the first in global to set up its own Canon Toner Cartridge Recycle Factory located in Japan, China, U.S. and France since 1990 to make sure all collected toner cartridges are utilize as reused parts in new products. Up to 2010, Canon has reduced the use of new resources by 168,000 tons and CO² emissions by 402,000 tons. Likewise, CHK from 2009 has established Ink Cartridge Collection boxes placed in voluntary schools, shopping malls, commercial centers and commercial buildings to collect used cartridges for recycling purpose.
Canon Enquiries Hotline: 3191-2333
Website: www.canon.com.hk | |
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