What Is Canon’s Cinema EOS line?
Canon have always made video cameras, but after the introduction of video recording to the EOS 5D Mark II, the video industry was transformed. Â The sensor in a DSLR is many times larger then previously typical video cameras and the leap in quality was profound. A few years after the so-called “DSLR revolution” in the video industry, Canon launched Cinema EOS with the introduction of the Canon C300. Â Cinema EOS is Canon’s lineup of video cameras and lenses that use larger sensor sizes, similar to those found in DSLRs. Â DSLRs that are primarily designed for stills photography present a number of ergonomic challenges for filmmaking, so it made a lot of sense to create video specific products. Â The CN-E lens lineup was launched as part of the Cinema EOS brand, and delivers a range of prime and zoom lenses that are optimized for video production, including features like 180 degree focus throw, reduced focus breathing and manual aperture rings. Â Canon have a dedicated Cinema EOS page on their website for more details.
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