Canon has temporarily reduced the price of its C500 Mk. II Cinema Camera to just under $5,000, down from the original price of $11,000.
However, users need to act quickly, as this deal is valid for less than 24 hours.
Featuring a 5.9K Full Frame CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV7 processor, the C500 Mk. II can capture 12-bit 6K and 4K RAW video.
Since its launch in 2019, it has become a staple in the digital content creation space.
Certified as Netflix Approved, the C500 Mk. II is highly regarded for its impressive 15 stops of dynamic range and excellent Canon Color Science.
The camera supports a variety of interchangeable lens mounts, providing operators with diverse lens options.
These include EF and locking EF options, along with a PL mount for high-end cinema-grade optics.
Additionally, it features in-body electronic image stabilization with five-axis stabilization and a built-in ND filter wheel that includes 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64), 8-Stop (1/256), and 10-Stop (1/1024) ND filters.
The C500 Mk. II can capture in full frame, Super 35, and Super 16 modes, making it versatile for various content creation scenarios.
It’s easy to rig for different shooting needs, whether in a bare-bones run-and-gun setup or a fully equipped configuration for studio sets and high-budget shoots, all with camera-to-cloud support via services like Frame.io and others.
This camera is also a popular choice for interviews and documentaries, as its shallow depth of field and natural skin tones enhance realism and color accuracy.
Autofocus options include Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection and touch AF, which captures two independent image signals and compares them for phase differences to maintain sharp focus on the subject without hunting or focus breathing.
Continuous autofocus, one-shot AF, and the ability to simulate pulling focus using a combination of DAF and the touchscreen allow for seamless focus changes.
Additional features include timecode in drop frame and non-drop frame modes, variable white balance modes, 8-bit proxy recording to an SD card, and the capability to record up to four audio tracks via dual XLR inputs, expandable to four using the Expansion Unit 2.
A brief price drop
So why this drastic price drop for a camera nearing the end of its lifecycle?
Canon may be responding to increased competition from other cinema platforms, such as the RED Komodo 6K and Blackmagic’s competitively priced PYXIS 6K, which recently announced a 12K variant.
Additionally, the rise of smaller mirrorless platforms pressures Canon to remain relevant in the Cinema EOS market.
It is also possible that Canon or B&H is looking to clear inventory ahead of a new generation of the C500, and a flash sale is an effective way to do so.
Despite the significant price drop, time is running out to take advantage of this offer.
By tomorrow, the sale will end. Now is the moment to transition from DSLR and mirrorless rigs to more modular cinema-style platforms.
The B&H Deal Zone sale concludes in less than eight hours.
[source: B&H]
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