Canon's affordable cinema camera — Super 35 sensor with EF mount and HDMI output for professional video.
The Canon Cinema EOS C100 (original, 2012) was the entry-level Cinema EOS body, featuring a Super 35mm CMOS sensor (24.6×13.8mm) recording Full HD internally. AVCHD at 24 Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit). No 4K recording, no RAW output. No IBIS. BP-955 battery. At approximately 1,020g for the camera unit; approximately 1,475g fully configured with grip unit. Canon EF mount.
Super 35mm CMOS sensor, 24.6×13.8mm. Records 1920×1080 (also 1440×1080). Frame rates: 60i, 50i, PF30, PF25, PF24, 24P. Codec: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD, 24 Mbps, 4:2:0 8-bit. No 4K. No RAW. No IBIS. BP-955 battery (7.4V). Approximately 1,020g camera unit / 1,475g with grip, battery, and cards. Canon EF mount.
The C100's AVCHD-only 1080p output reflects its 2012 Cinema EOS entry-level positioning: the C300 (concurrent) offered MXF/Canon Log internal recording with better codec quality. The C100's advantage was price and the Cinema EOS sensor size with Canon EF lens compatibility. The Mark II (2014) added Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which significantly improved continuous AF in video, making the original C100 most practical for manual focus operation.
On the used market the Canon C100 (original) is affordable as a vintage Cinema EOS entry. Condition checks: AVCHD recording to both SD card slots, BP-955 battery health, EF mount contacts, grip unit and handle condition. No 4K. No Dual Pixel AF (Mk II has DPAF). Compatible with all Canon EF lenses.