Canon's 4K cinema camera — Super 35 with PL or EF mount for high-end production.
The Canon EOS C500 launched in 2012 as Canon's first 4K Cinema EOS camera — a Super 35mm sensor with PL or EF mount options for high-end film and television production. It output 4K RAW via 3G-SDI to external recorders.
The Super 35 CMOS sensor records 4K RAW via external recorder and 1080p internally. Canon Log for wide dynamic range. The dual mount options (PL for cinema, EF for Canon glass) provided flexibility. Dual Pixel AF not present on this model.
Available in PL mount and Canon EF mount variants. External 4K recording via 3G-SDI. Internal 1080p recording. Canon Log. Professional cinema connectivity. Modular design.
Available used at mid-range to professional prices. The C500 Mark II dramatically improved with internal 5.9K RAW and DGO sensor. This original C500 required external 4K recording — limiting practicality. For budget cinema production with external recording workflow.