CANON EOS C400

REDEFINING VERSATILITY

The Canon EOS C400 delivers uncompromising performance in cinema, live broadcast, and virtual production.

Unleash your creativity with a mighty 6K full frame BSI sensor and 16 stops of dynamic range.

6K Full Frame BSI Sensor

Backside illuminated (BSI) sensor technology delivers 16 stops of dynamic range, organic colour reproduction and a triple base ISO system resulting in low-noise performance.

RF Mount System

The EOS C400 opens the door to exceptional optical performance RF lenses and allows for sophisticated image stabilisation, auto focus, and real-time metadata for VFX and XR workflows. The camera body is also adaptable to PL and EF mount.

Updated Auto Focus System

Featuring Canon's renowned and updated Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with EOS iTR AF X. Lock on with superior eye, head, body, and animal tracking for rock solid dependability across the full sensor.

Full frame 6K BSI sensor

Capture breathtaking footage with Canon’s cutting-edge backside illuminated (BSI) sensor, delivering next-generation capabilities, triple base ISO (800 / 3200 / 12800), organic colour reproduction, and 16 stops of dynamic range.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with EOS iTR AF X

Enjoy updated, faster auto focus technology. Pin-sharp and ultra-responsive face, eye, head, body, and animal tracking covering the full sensor. Have full control with face-only recognition and customisable settings to help ensure your focus never slips.

Professional recording formats and high frame rates

Including 12-bit Cinema RAW Light LT / ST / HQ up to 6K 60P, and 4K 120P. Oversampled 4K 4:2:2 10-bit is available via XF-AVC and improved XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S (MP4) formats, all featuring detailed metadata and filename structures.

RF mount

Rely on cutting-edge prime, zoom, and cinema lenses for unrivalled optical performance, real-time lens metadata, and ultra-responsive AF / IS systems. Easily use your PL and EF lenses with a Canon mount adapter.

Uncompromised connectivity

On-body I/O including 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, 2x mini-XLR, Mic In, Remote, Timecode, LENS, and Genlock / SYNC / Return. Built-in Wi-Fi / Ethernet enables real-time IP streaming (SRT / RTSP) and remote control via XC Protocol. Expandable with Canon’s Multi-Function Shoe.

Built for live multi-camera productions

Return Input and advanced features enable live programming monitoring and compatibility with Industry-standard lenses thanks to 12-pin lens interface. This is enhanced via XC Protocol accessories and smartphone applications such as the RC-IP1000 and Multi-Camera Control App.

Designed for the future

Real-time metadata for VP and VFX with support for Unreal Engine and After Effects. Genlock and organic colour reproduction make the EOS C400 perfect in large LED volumes. And create immersive VR experiences with Canon’s RF 5.2mm F2.8L Dual Fisheye lens.

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

• Sensor
  Full Frame Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor
• Filter
  RGB primary color filter (Bayer array)
• Sensor Modes
  Full Frame / Super 35mm (Crop) / Super 16mm (Crop)
• Total Pixels
  Approx. 26.67 megapixels (6202 x 4300)
• Effective Pixels
  Approx. 19.04 megapixels (6008 x 3170): When 6000 x 3164 / 4096 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
  Approx. 17.85 megapixels (5633 x 3170): When 3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
• Effective Sensor Screen Size
  Full Frame:
  36.0 x 19.0 mm (40.7 mm on the diagonal): When 6000 x 3164 / 4096 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
  33.8 x 19.0 mm (38.7 mm on the diagonal): When 3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution
• Dynamic Range
  Canon Log 2: 1600% / 16 stops (at ISO 800)
  Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops (at ISO 800)
  Base ISO: 800 / 3200 / 12800*
  
  *when shooting in RAW or Canon Log 2/3

Image Processor

• Type
  DIGIC DV7

Lens

• Lens Mount
  Canon RF mount
  PL mount support via PL-RF Mount Adapter
  EF mount support via EF-EOS R Mount Adapter
• Lens Magnification Factor
  Full Frame;
  4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 1.06
  3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 1.12
  
  Super 35mm (Crop);
  4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 1.46
  3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 1.54
  
  Super 16mm (Crop);
  2048 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 2.92
  1920 x 1080: Actual focal length x Approx. 3.07
• Digital Lens Correction
  Peripheral Illumination Correction
  Chromatic Aberration Correction
  Diffraction Correction
  Distortion Correction (RF lenses only)
• ND Filter
  2, 4 or 6 Stops. Up to 10 stops via built in ND filter system (in extended mode)
• Iris Control (EF Mount Lenses)
  1 / 2-stop, 1 / 3-stop or FINE control
  Auto Iris
• Cooke /i Technology™ Support
  Only when equipped with Mount Adapter PL-RF
• Anamorphic Lens Support
  x2.0 / x1.8 / x1.3
• Image Stabilization System
  5-Axis Combination IS (Optical and Digital) with supported lenses
  Digital 5-Axis IS for non IS lenses.

Recording

• Internal Recording Media
  1x CFexpress 2.0 (Type-B)
  1x SD Card (SD / SDHC / SDXC)1
• Recording Time
  Cinema RAW Light LT: 6000 x 3164 576 Mbps: approx. 118 Mins
  Cinema RAW Light ST: 6000 x 3164 886 Mbps: approx. 77 Mins
  Cinema RAW Light HQ: 6000 x 3164 1800 Mbps: approx. 37 Mins
  XF-AVC: 4096 x 2160 500 Mbps: approx. 136 Mins
  XF-AVC S: 4096 x 2160 500 Mbps: approx. 136 Mins
  XF-HEVC S: 4096 x 2160 135 Mbps: approx. 505 Mins2
• Recording Formats
  Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-AVC (MXF), XF-AVC S (MP4), XF-HEVC S (MP4)
• Relay Recording
  Yes3
• Double Slot (Simultaneous) Recording
  Yes
• Simultaneous Recording in Multiple Formats
  Yes4
• System Frequency / Frame Rates
  59.94 Hz mode (59.94P / 59.94i / 29.97P / 23.98P)
  50.00 Hz mode (50.00P / 50.00i / 25.00P)
  24.00 Hz mode (24.00P)
• Cinema RAW Light Bit Rate / Bit Depth (PAL)
  12-bit Cinema RAW Light LT:
  FF / 6000 x 3164 / 50P [1160 Mbps]
  FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [576 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [611 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [306 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [154 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [77 Mbps]
  
  12-bit Cinema RAW Light ST:
  FF / 6000 x 3164 / 50P [1780 Mbps]
  FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [886 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [939 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [470 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [236 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [118 Mbps]
  
  12-bit Cinema RAW Light HQ:
  FF / 6000 x 3164 / 25P [1800 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 50P [1910 Mbps]
  S35 / 4368 x 2304 / 25P [954 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 50P [479 Mbps]
  S16 / 2184 x 1152 / 25P [240 Mbps]
• XF-AVC Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MXF)
  4:2:2 10-bit (Intra-frame):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [1000 / 750 / 500 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [500 / 375 / 250 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [250 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50i [125 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [125 Mbps]
  
  4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [250 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [150 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50i [50 / 25 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps]
• XF-AVC S Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MP4)
  4:2:2 10-bit (Intra-frame):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [1000 / 750 / 500 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [500 / 375 / 250 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [250 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [125 Mbps]
  
  4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [250 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [150 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps]
  
  4:2:0 8-bit (Long GOP):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [150 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [100 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [35 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [35 Mbps]
• XF-HEVC S Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL / MP4)
  4:2:2 10-bit (Long GOP):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [225 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [135 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [50 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [50 Mbps]
  
  4:2:0 10-bit (Long GOP):
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 50P [150 Mbps]
  4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 / 25P [100 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 50P [35 Mbps]
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 / 25P [35 Mbps]
• Proxy Recording Bit Rate / Sampling (PAL)
  4:2:0 8-bit (Long GOP):
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080  [35 / 16 / 9 Mbps]
  1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
  
  4:2:0 10-bit (Long GOP):
  2048 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080  [16 / 9 Mbps]5
• Slow / Fast Motion
  6K RAW: up to 60FPS
  4K: up to 120FPS
  4.3K RAW (S35 Crop): up to 100FPS
  2K (S16 Crop): up to 180 FPS
  Dual Pixel CMOS AF unavailable when recording beyond 60FPS
• Interval Record
  Yes
• Frame Record
  Yes
• Pre Record (Cache Record)
  3 Seconds6
• Digital Tele-converter
  1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, Off
• Photo Storage Media
  SD Card
• Photo Recording Size
  4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160 / 2048 x 1080 / 1920 x 10807

System

• Display Type
  3.5 inch LCD Touch Panel
• Display Resolution
  approx. 2.76 million dots (1280 x RGB x 720)
• Display Touch Screen Functions
  Focus Point Selection
  Touch Screen UI for Shooting Settings
• OSD for Vertical Shooting
  Yes
• Wave Form Monitor
  Yes (Line / Line + Spot / RGB Parade / YPrPb Parade)
• False Colour Display (Exposure Indication)
  Yes (6 Colour Index)
• Colour Bars
  SMPTE / EBU / ARIB
• Peaking
  Peaking 1, Peaking 2 (Colour, Gain, Frequency customisable)
• Zebra
  Level 1; Level 2; Both
• Markers
  On / Off selectable: centre, horizontal / verstical, grid, aspect, safe area and user marker. Colour selectable

EVF

• Built-In EVF
  No

Inputs / Outputs

• Audio In
  2x Mini XLR 3-pin connector
  1x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  Built in Stereo microphones on camera body
• Headphone Output
  1x 3.5mm stereo mini jack
• Video Monitor Output
  1x 3G-SDI Output (BNC)
• HDMI
  1x HDMI (Type-A)
• USB
  1x USB-C Data Terminal (USB 3.2 Gen1)
• SDI Output
  1x 12G-SDI Output (BNC)
• Time Code
  1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (Input / Output)
• Genlock
  1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (shared with Sync & Return)
• Sync
  1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (shared with Genlock & Return)
• DC Input
  12V (4-pin XLR / 11.5-20V)
• Multi-Accessory Shoe
  Yes (via camera body or top handle)
• Remote Control Terminal
  1x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack
• Lens Terminal
  1x 12-pin jack
• Ethernet Terminal
  1x RJ45 Connector (1000BASE-T compatible)
• Grip
  1x USB-C Terminal (for supplied Hand Grip only)
• IP Streaming / FTP
  IP Streaming via Ethernet / Wi-Fi connection
  9 Mbps / 4 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 59.94i / 50.00p / 50.00i)
  UDP / RTP / SRT / RTP+FEC / RTSP+RTP
• User LUT Input
  Yes, in-built LUTs available for monitoring.
  Custom LUTs can be applied directly to internal recordings via Look File function (compatible with 17 or 33 grid .cube files)
• Video Connector
  1x USB-C Terminal (for supplied LCD Monitor only)
• Tally Signal
  Yes, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet using XC Protocol
• Return Signal Input
  1x DIN1.0 / 2.3 (shared with Genlock & Sync)
• Default Function Button Settings
  1. MAGN.
  2. PEAKING
  3. WFM
  4. S&F
  5. ISO / GAIN
  6. SHUTTER
  7. S&F FPS
  8. AUDIO STATUS
  9. WB
  10. SET WB
  11. FUNC
  12. (unassigned)
  13. AF LOCK
• User Assignable Buttons
  13x (Body) / 3x (Hand Grip) / 2x (LCD Monitor)

Miscellaneous

• Tally Lamp
  Yes, 2x
• Custom Dial
  Yes, 3x
• Software Application Support
  Cinema RAW Development
  XF Utility
  EOS VR Utility
  Remote Camera Control Application
  RAW Plugin for Avid Media Access
  RAW Plugin for Final Cut Pro
  XF Plugin for Avid Media Access
  EOS VR Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro
  CV Metadata Plugin for Adobe After Effects
  Live Link Plugin for Unreal Engine
  CV Metadata Extraction Tool
  MP4 Join Tool
  HEVC Activator
• Smartphone Application Support
  Canon Multi-Camera Control
  Content Transfer Professional
  Browser Remote Control

Exposure

• Exposure Metering
  Standard / Spotlight / Backlight
• Exposure Compensation
  AE shift function available. Target value (±8 steps from center)
• Auto Exposure Mode
  Auto Iris / Auto ISO
• Push Auto Iris
  Yes
• Exposure Lock
  No
• Auto Gain Control Setting
  Yes
• ISO Sensitivity
  1-Stop Display:8
  100* / 160** / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 / 51200 / 102400*
  1/3-Stop Display:
  100* / 125* / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800 / 16000 / 20000 / 25600 / 32000 / 40000 / 51200 / 64000* / 80000* / 102400*
  
  *when ISO Extended Range is set to ON
  **when ISO Extended Range is set to OFF
• Auto Focus System
  Dual Pixel CMOS AF II + EOS iTR AF X
• AF Frame Sizes
  Full: approx. 100% (Vertical) x approx. 100% (Horizontal)
  Large Zone (Vertical): Video display range approx. 97% (Vertical) x 25% (Horizontal)
  Large Zone (Horizontal): Video display range approx. 43% (Vertical) x 76% (Horizontal)
  Zone: Video display range approx. 43% (Vertical) x 25% (Horizontal)
  Small Zone: Video display range approx. 15.9% (Vertical) x 11.8% (Horizontal)
• Auto Focus Modes
  Continuous AF / One-Shot AF
• Face Detection AF
  Yes (Eye / Face / Head / Body)
• Animal Detection AF
  Yes (Dogs / Cats)
• Focus Guide
  Yes, with compatible Canon lenses
• Gain Setting
  -6dB*, -3dB*, -2dB**~48dB, 51dB*, 54dB* 9
  
  *when ISO Extended Range is set to ON
  **when ISO Extended Range is set to OFF

Shutter

• Control Modes
  Speed / Angle / Clear Scan  / Slow Shutter
• Shutter Speed
  1 / 1~1 / 2000 (total of 45 settings)
• Shutter Angle
  11.25º to 360º depending on frame rate
• Slow Shutter (SLS)
  1 / 3, 1 / 4, 1 / 6, 1 / 8, 1 / 12, 1 / 15, 1 / 25, 1 / 30 depending on frame rate
• Clear Scan
  23.97 Hz~2000 Hz depending on sensor mode / frame rate

Custom Picture

• Stored Configurations
  C1: Canon 709
  C2: Canon Log 2
  C3: Canon Log 3
  C4: BT.709 Wide DR
  C5: BT.709 Standard
  C6: PQ
  C7: HLG
  C8: EOS Standard
  C9: EOS Neutral
  C10: User10~User20
• HDR-HLG Profile
  BT.2100: Corresponds to ITU-R BT.2100
  Vivid: Corresponds to Traditional Colour in ITU-R BT.2390
• Colour Matrix
  Neutral: Accurate colour reproduction
  Production Camera: Colour reproduction for use in movie production
  Video: Colour reproduction with contrast for TV broadcasts.
• Image Adjustment Parameters
  Master Pedestal
  Master Black
  Black Gamma
  Low Key Saturation
  Knee
  Sharpness
  Noise Reduction
  Skin Detail
  Colour Matrix Tuning
  White Balance
  Colour Correction

Wi-Fi & GPS Specifications

• Wi-Fi (Optional Third Party Accessory)
  In-built (2.4 / 5GHz bands)
  Supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• GPS Information (Optional Accessory)
  Only when equipped with GP-E2 GPS Receiver

White Balance

• Auto
  Yes
• Preset
  Daylight (5600K), Tungsten (3200K), Kelvin (2000K-15000K, 100K intervals), Set A, Set B
• White Balance Shift
  -5 CC - +5 CC (Daylight / Tungsten)
  -20 CC - +20 CC (Kelvin)

Time Code

• Count Up System
  Regen / RecRun / Free Run / External / Frame Count

Audio

• Recording Format
  RAW / XF-AVC: Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz, 4 channels)
  XF-AVC S / XF-HEVC S: Linear PCM (24-bit / 48 kHz, 4 channels) or MPEG2-AAC LC (16 bit 48kHz) 2 channels

Accessories

• Supplied
  LCD Monitor
  LCD Attachment Unit
  MC-5U Monitor Cable
  Handle Unit
  Camera Grip
  BP-A60N Battery Pack
  CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter
  CG-A20 Battery Charger
  Microphone Holder
• Optional
  BP-A60N / BP-A30N Battery Pack
  BP-A30 / BP-A60 Battery Pack
  CG-A20 / CG-A10 Battery Charger
  CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter
  MC-5U Monitor Cable
  PL-RF Mount Adapter
  EF-EOS R Mount Adapter
  EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter
  EF-EOS R Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter
  EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter
  Remote Camera Controller RC-V100
  Remote Camera Controller RC-IP100
  Remote Camera Controller RC-IP1000
  DM-E1D Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone
  OC-E4A Off-Camera Shoe Cord
  IFC-100U / IFC-400U Interface Cable
• Third Party Accessories
  Tascam CA-XLR2d XLR Microphone Adapter

Power Source

• Power Supply (Battery)
  BP-A60N (Supplied)
  BP-A30N / BP-A30* / BP-A60* (Optional) 10
• Power supply (Mains)
  DC IN 12V terminal: DC 11.5V - 20V (4-pin XLR)
• Power Consumption (Approx.)
  RAW ST, 6000x3164, 59.94P (32.5W)
  RAW ST, 4368x2304, 59.94P (3.4W)
  XF-AVC, 4096x2160, 59.94P (31.6W)
  XF-AVC, 2048x1080, 59.94P (29.7W)
• Recording Time (Approx.)
  With supplied BP-A60N battery pack:
  RAW ST, 6000x3164, 59.94P: 155 Mins (Full Frame)
  RAW ST, 4368x2304, 59.94P: 165 mins (Super35)
  XF-AVC, 4096x2160, 59.94P: 160 mins (YCC422 10 bit)
  XF-AVC, 2048x1080, 59.94P: 170 mins (YCC422 10 bit)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (Main Body Only)
  approx. 142 x 135 x 135 mm
• Weight (Body Only)
  1540g
• Weight (Accessories)
  LCD Monitor: Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz)
  LCD Attachment Unit: Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)
  MC-5U Monitor Cable: Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz)
  Handle Unit: Approx. 300 g (10.6 oz)
  Camera Grip: Approx. 270 g (9.5 oz)
  BP-A60N Battery Pack: Approx. 465 g (1.0 lb)
  CA-CP300 B Compact Power Adapter: Approx. 219 g (7.7 oz)
  Battery Charger CG-A20: Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz)
  Microphone Holder + 2 screws: Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz)
• Operating Temperature Range
  Approx. 0 to 40°C, (85% relative humidity)
  Approx. -5 to 45°C, (60% relative humidity)