Overview of the Canon EOS C80 6K Full-Frame Cinema Camera

Introduction

The Canon EOS C80 6K Full-Frame Cinema Camera is a versatile and powerful cinema camera designed for professional filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators. Part of Canon’s Cinema EOS lineup, it combines high-end imaging performance with a compact, portable design, making it ideal for both solo shooters and full-scale production teams.

6K Full-Frame Sensor

At its core, the EOS C80 features a 6K full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor, delivering high-resolution imagery with exceptional detail and dynamic range. It supports 6K recording at up to 30 frames per second, as well as oversampled 4K output for sharper and cleaner footage. This sensor excels in capturing cinematic visuals in a variety of lighting conditions, ensuring professional-quality results for every production.

Triple-Base ISO and Dynamic Range

The camera offers a triple-base ISO system (800, 3200, 12,800), enabling superior low-light performance while maintaining minimal noise. Its wide dynamic range allows filmmakers to retain detail in both shadows and highlights, making it highly effective for high-contrast scenes, nighttime shoots, and controlled studio environments.

Professional Recording Features

The EOS C80 supports multiple professional recording formats, including Cinema RAW Light and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, providing flexibility for post-production workflows. It also supports 4K slow-motion recording up to 120fps, making it ideal for dynamic cinematic shots. Compatibility with standard professional codecs ensures smooth integration with editing and color grading pipelines.

Autofocus and Performance

Equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, the EOS C80 provides fast, accurate, and reliable autofocus. The system covers a large portion of the frame and excels in tracking moving subjects, which is particularly useful for documentary filmmaking, interviews, and run-and-gun shooting scenarios.

RF Mount and Lens Flexibility

The camera’s RF lens mount supports Canon’s RF lenses, known for their optical precision and fast communication with the camera body. Additionally, lens adapters allow compatibility with cinema-grade lenses, giving filmmakers creative control over depth of field, focal length, and image aesthetics.

Compact Design and Connectivity

Despite its advanced features, the EOS C80 is compact and lightweight, making it suitable for handheld, gimbal, or drone-based shooting. It includes multiple connectivity options such as 12G-SDI, HDMI, and professional audio interfaces, and features built-in ND filters for easier exposure control in bright conditions.

Canon C80 Specs

Imaging

Lens Mount	Canon RF
Lens Communication	Yes: Cooke /i
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 26.67 Megapixel (6202 x 4300) Effective: 19.05 Megapixel (6008 x 3170)
Image Sensor	Full-Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Image Stabilization	Digital, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64), 8-Stop (1/256), 10-Stop (1/1024) ND Filters
Internal Filter Holder	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed	1/2000 to 1 Second
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Native: 100 to 102,400
Shutter Angle	11.25 to 360°
Advertised Dynamic Range	16 Stops
White Balance	Range: 2000 to 15,000K Presets: AWB, Daylight, Set A, Set B, Tungsten

Video Capture

Internal Recording	Cinema RAW Light 12-Bit UHD 6K (6000 x 3164) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [553 to 639 Mb/s] 4368 x 2304 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [293 to 678 Mb/s] XF-AVC S Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 59.94/60.00 fps [600 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 50/60.00 fps [500 Mb/s] 2048 x 2160 at 59.94/120 fps [300 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 50/120 fps [250 Mb/s] XF-AVC S Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 50/59.94/120 fps [250 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/120 fps [150 Mb/s] 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/180 fps [50 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/180 fps [120 to 300 Mb/s] XF-AVC S Long GOP 4:2:0 8-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 50/59.94/120 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/120 fps [100 Mb/s] 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/180 fps [35 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/180 fps [35 Mb/s] XF-HEVC S Intra 4:2:0 8-Bit 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [9 to 16 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60.00 fps [9 to 16 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [6 Mb/s] XF-HEVC S Long GOP 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 50/59.94/120 fps [225 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/120 fps [135 Mb/s] 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/180 fps [50 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/180 fps [50 Mb/s] XF-HEVC S Long GOP 4:2:0 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 50/59.94/120 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/120 fps [100 Mb/s] 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/180 fps [35 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/59.94/180 fps [35 Mb/s] XF-HEVC S Long GOP 4:2:0 10-Bit 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60.00 fps [9 to 16 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [9 to 16 Mb/s] XF-HEVC S Long GOP 4:2:0 8-Bit 1280 x 720 at 23.98/24.00/25/50/59.94 fps [6 Mb/s]
Video Output	SDI/BNC / HDMI / USB 4096 x 2160
Recording Sensor Crop	Crops to Output Resolution When Using Super35 Mode
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	Yes
Gamma Curve	Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR-HLG, Rec709, Rec2020
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	Cinema RAW Light: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio XF-AVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
IP Streaming	H.264, MPEG2, RTP, RTSP, SRT, UDP 1920 x 1080 at 50i, 50p, 59.94i, 59.94p (4.0 to 9.0 Mb/s)

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video I/O	1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O	2x Mini XLR Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O	1x Barrel (23.7 to 25VDC) Input
Other I/O	1x RJ45 (XC) Control 1x USB-C Monitor 1x BNC (Timecode) (Shared with Video Output) 1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control
Wireless	2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: iOS Only App Name: Remote Camera Control App Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	No

Monitor

Display Type	Primary Monitor: Included External 3.5" Touchscreen LCD
Resolution	Primary Monitor: 1280 x 720

Focus

Focus Mode

Continuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, One-Shot AF

Power

Battery Type	Canon BP-AN Series
Power Consumption	≤19.6 W

Environmental

Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
Storage Conditions	23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C up to 60% Humidity

General

Shoe Mount	1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread	1x 3/8"-16 Female 2x 1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mounting Thread	No
Dimensions (W x H x D)	6.3 x 5.4 x 4.6" / 160 x 138 x 116 mm 10.9 x 6.8 x 6.3" / 276 x 173 x 160 mm (With Handle, Included Battery, Mic Holder)
Weight	2.87 lb / 1.30 kg (Body Only)

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