Canon's affordable cinema camera — Super 35 sensor with EF mount and HDMI output for professional video.
The Canon Cinema EOS C100 launched in 2012 as Canon's most affordable Cinema EOS camera, designed for documentary, corporate, and event video production. It uses a Super 35mm CMOS sensor with the Canon EF lens mount — giving access to the vast EF lens ecosystem.
The Super 35mm sensor provides cinematic depth of field with Canon's colour science. Records AVCHD codec at 24Mbps — modest by today's standards. Canon Log for extended dynamic range. Dual Pixel CMOS AF added on the Mark II. Good low-light performance for its era.
Canon EF mount — access to hundreds of EF lenses. Built-in OLED EVF with loupe. 3.5-inch LCD. Built-in ND filters (2/4/6 stops). XLR audio inputs with phantom power. Dual SD card slots. 1040g body only. Ergonomic grip with assignable buttons.
Available used very cheaply — excellent value for a cinema camera. The C100 Mark II added Dual Pixel AF and HDMI output improvement. AVCHD codec feels dated. The built-in ND filters remain useful. For budget filmmakers wanting Canon EF cinema workflow at minimal cost.