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www.postmagazine.com 34 POST JUNE 2017 CANON DEBUTS NEW C200 MODELS MELVILLE, NY — Canon USA, Inc. (www.usa.canon.com), has introduced the EOS C200 and EOS C200B digital cinema cameras, which are designed to meet the de- manding needs of filmmakers and TV production users. The two new models com- bine the ease of use of entry level cinema cameras with new, high-end features that are well suited for cinema, documentary, wildlife, wedding and event production. The C200 and C200B represent the third generation of the Cinema EOS system and offer two 4K video formats. Canon's new Cinema Raw Light and MP4 codecs can be captured for those interested in recording HDR video. Both models feature a newly de- veloped dual DIGIC DV6 image processing system, Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and improved operability for professionals. The new models will be available in two configurations, while retaining the same core technologies within. The C200 is a production-ready solution that can be used right out of the box, accompanied by an LCD monitor, LCD attachment, camera grip and handle unit. The camera also features a 1.77 million dot OLED electronic view finder. For users who desire more versatility and the ability to craft custom setups, the C200B offers cin- ematographers the same camera without these accessories and the EVF. Both sport the same 8.85MP CMOS sensor, that combines with a newly devel- oped dual DIGIC DV6 image processing system to help process high-resolution image data and record video from Full HD (1920x1080) and 2K (2048x1080) to 4K UHD (3840x2160) and 4K DCI (4096x2160). The combination of sensor and newly developed processing system also allows for the support for two new 4K file formats designed to help optimize workflow and make 4K and HDR recording more accessible to filmmakers. Cinema Raw Light, available in 4K 60p/50p at 10 bit and 30p/25p/24p at 12 bit, allows users to record data internally to a CFast card by cutting data size to about one-third to one-fifth of a Cinema Raw file, without losing grading flexibility. Alongside recording to a CFast card, proxy data (MP4) can also be simulta- neously recorded to an SD card for use in offline editing. Canon showed the new C200s at Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood earlier this month. The cameras will be available in August for $7,499 (C200) and $5,999 (C200B). They are both compatible with Canon's recently announced Compact-Servo 70-200mm zoom lens, which is scheduled to be available later in 2017, for an estimated retail price of $5,800. NEWARK, NJ — At Cine Gear Expo 2017 in Hollywood earlier this month, Panasonic (us.panasonic.com) previewed the AU-EVA1, a new 5.7K cinema camera positioned between the Panasonic Lumix GH5 4K mirrorless camera and the VariCam LT 4K cinema camera. Compact and lightweight, the AU- EVA1 is intended for handheld shooting, as well as documentaries, commer- cials and music videos. "For cinema-style acquisition, we realized there was a space between the GH5 and the VariCam LT," says Panasonic cinema product manager Mitch Gross. "With its compact size and new 5.7K sensor, the EVA1 fills that gap for a variety of filmmaking applications." The EVA1 contains a newly designed 5.7K Super 35mm- sized sensor for capturing true cinematic images. By starting at a higher native resolution, the 5.7K sensor yields a higher resolving image when down sampled to 4K, UHD, 2K and even 720p. The increased color information results in a finer, more accurate finished image. The EVA1 will include Dual Native ISO — which uses a PANASONIC PREVIEWS COMPACT 5.7K AU-EVA1 CINEMA CAMERA process that allows the sensor to be read in a fundamentally different way, it extracts more information from the sensor without degrading the image — but the camera is currently being tested to determine final ISO specifications. Like the VariCam lineup, the EVA1 contains V-Log/V-Gamut capture to de- liver high dynamic range and broad colors. V-Log has log curve characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of negative film and V-Gamut delivers a color space even larger than film. The EVA1 will also import the celebrated colorime- try of the VariCam line. Weighing only 2.65 pounds (1.2Kg, body-only) with a compact form factor (6.69-inches x 5.31-inches x 5.23-inches) and a removable handgrip, the EVA1 can be used for efficient handheld shooting applications and can also be mounted on a drone, gimbal rig or jib arm for complex yet smooth camera moves. There will also be numerous mounting points and Panasonic is currently working with top accessory makers to allow further customization with the EVA1. The EVA1 records to readily-available, lower-cost SD cards, and can record in several formats and compression rates, and offers up to 10-bit 4:2:2, even in 4K. For high-speed capture, the EVA1 offers 2K up to 240-fps. In terms of bitrates, you can record up to 400-Mbps for robust recording. A complete breakdown of recording formats will be available at the time of the EVA1's release. As a professional video production tool, the EVA1 offers dual balanced XLR audio inputs and 4K-capable video outputs in both HDMI and SDI. In a future firmware upgrade, EVA1 will offer 5.7K RAW output to third-party recorders. The EVA1 will ship this fall for under $8,000 (body only). CAMERA UPDATES