{"id":24896,"date":"2016-09-01T04:00:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=24896"},"modified":"2016-09-01T08:00:14","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T12:00:14","slug":"canon-announces-cinema-eos-c700-and-xc15-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/canon-announces-cinema-eos-c700-and-xc15-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon Announces Cinema EOS C700 & XC15 Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canon has decided to give 4K pro camera enthusiasts something to talk about thanks to today\u2019s announcement of both the XC15 and C700. With the release of these cameras, Canon has become a worthy competitor with the ARRI Alexa. While the Xc15 is a great option for budding (but serious) cinematographers, the C700 is targeted primarily at high-end, Hollywood-style productions as well as ENG\/EFP television production.<\/p>\n

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The XC15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"XC15-front\"<\/p>\n

Last year Canon unleased the XC10, their first \u201cprosumer\u201d 4K camcorder. Although limited in some aspects as it seemed to appeal to the consumer market more than the pro, the new XC15 should not be misconstrued as a simple upgrade. For one thing, it takes on some of the specs of Canon\u2019s C300 cine cam. Which is pretty impressive for a camera that is as small as this. So the XC15 should be viewed as an enhanced, souped up take on the XC10 rather than an upgrade.<\/p>\n

According to Canon\u2019s press release, the XC10 will now be positioned as an \u201cintroduction camera\u201d which will hopefully encourage budding cinematographers to upgrade to the more advanced XC15. The XC15, however, is being positioned as a versatile A or B camera to be used on both ENG video and feature film shoots. Thanks to its compact size and light weight, the XC15 will be perfect for drone cinematography as well.<\/p>\n

\"XC15-kit\"<\/p>\n

Although it shares the same 1 inch CMOS sensor as the XC10, the differences between that model and the XC15 is considerable. For one thing, the XC15 will be packaged with a MA-400 adapter thus enabling XLR input audio recording.<\/p>\n

The XC15 will also feature the same looks (or, rather, camera profiles) as the EOS C300 Mark which will make this the perfect secondary cam for a C300 shoot. Looks include Standard, Cinema EOS Standard, Canon Log, Wide DR and Highlight Priority among others.<\/p>\n

Speaking of which, the Highlight Priority gamma takes advantage of the XC15\u2019s 12 steps of dynamic range, thus promising something more akin to the tonal range of the human eye.<\/p>\n

The XC15 will also boast support for the lossless 24.00P mode (for both 4K and Full HD). Thus, again, making this camera the perfect companion to the C300.<\/p>\n

Current owners of the XC10 should not feel left out, however, as Canon has also announced a firmware update. This will include advanced autofocus performance and enhanced image quality for low light recordings.<\/p>\n

\"XC15-Mic-Front\"<\/p>\n

XC15 specs:<\/p>\n