Canon EOS C500 Mark II Full-Frame 5.9K Cinema Camera

Canon EOS C500 Mark II Full-Frame 5.9K Cinema Camera

Canon · Canon Cinema EOS

$15,999.00 MSRP

Key Features

  • Full Frame CMOS
  • C-LOG 2 and C-LOG 3
  • Up to 120 fps
  • Internal Cinema RAW Light
  • EF-Mount

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In the Box

  • 1 × Canon BP-A60 Battery Pack for EOS C300 Mark II, C200, and C200B
  • 1 × 1/4" Hex Socket Head Bolt
  • 1 × 1/4" Hex Wrench
  • 1 × AC Power Cable US for Battery Charger
  • 1 × Battery Charger
  • 1 × Bolt Stopper
  • 1 × Canon EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full-Frame Camera Body (EF Mount, No CFexpress Card)
  • 1 × Canon GR-V1 Camera Grip for EOS C200
  • 1 × Canon LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit
  • 1 × Canon LM-V2 4.3" LCD Monitor
  • 1 × Canon UN-5 Unit Cable for Select Canon EOS Cameras & XC15 (20")
  • 1 × Compact Power Adapter for Battery Charger
  • 1 × Extension Unit Attachment Bracket
  • 1 × Handle Unit
  • 1 × M3 Hex Socket Head Bolt
  • 1 × M3 Hex Wrench
  • 1 × M4 Hex Wrench
  • 1 × Shoulder Strap

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Firmware

  • Canon EOS C500 Mark II Firmware 1.1.5.1FreeMay 21, 2025Details ↗

    Adds a digital tele-converter icon to Main Recording Displays, adds full-screen output to an external display under Peripheral Border Display, and adds a Motion Vector for Digital IS option (default Disable), while fixing incorrect display of aspect/other markers at the 4192x3140 and 3768x3140 anamorphic-desqueeze output resolutions and of markers/AF frame/focus guide/tally OSD under XF-AVC; no recording format was added. Earlier releases delivered the camera's largest recording expansions: 12-bit Cinema RAW Light RAW HQ/RAW ST/RAW LT modes (1.1.1.1, 2024-03-22), and 4:3 (4192x3140) and 6:5 (3768x3140) anamorphic RAW resolutions in Full Frame sensor mode, a 1.8x anamorphic de-squeeze option, 2048x1080/1920x1080 12G-SDI output while recording 4K or 5.9K RAW, and BT.709 Standard gamma (1.0.3.1, 2021-07-31).

  • Canon EOS C500 Mark II Firmware 1.1.1.1FreeMar 22, 2024Details ↗

    Adds new Cinema RAW Light recording modes: RAW HQ (High quality), RAW ST (Standard quality), and RAW LT (Light recording); enhances FTPS security.

  • Canon EOS C500 Mark II Firmware 1.0.3.1FreeJul 31, 2021Details ↗

    Adds XC Protocol; adds anamorphic RAW resolution options 4192x3140 (4:3) and 3768x3140 (6:5) when Sensor Mode is Full Frame and RAW format is selected; adds 1.8x to the Anamorphic De-squeeze setting; adds a 2048x1080/1920x1080 option to 12G-SDI output when recording resolution is 4K or 5.9K RAW; adds MON.OUT and HDMI simultaneous output; adds Look File (3D LUT) function; adds ITU-R BT.709 standard-compliant gamma (BT.709 Standard/BT.709) to Custom Picture.

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Canon’s role in digital cinema has been shaped by its longstanding expertise in optics and imaging science. When the company introduced the Cinema EOS system, it aimed to bring the familiarity of Canon’s color reproduction and lens ecosystem into the motion-picture space. This transition marked a key moment when large-sensor video capture became accessible to a wider range of productions—from documentary and corporate work to high-end narrative features—helping bridge the gap between DSLR-based video and dedicated cinema workflows.

Canon’s digital cinema lineup has evolved around consistency and color management. The brand’s Super 35 mm and full-frame sensors emphasize pleasing skin tones, balanced dynamic range, and reliable autofocus performance, complemented by recording formats such as Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC. These design choices have made Canon cameras a common choice for productions seeking natural color rendition and efficient file handling across varied post-production environments.

A defining strength of Canon’s cinema approach is its attention to system integration. Support for EF and RF lens mounts, extensive compatibility with third-party accessories, and flexible form factors—ranging from compact documentary bodies to modular studio systems—allow filmmakers to adapt to diverse production scales. Canon’s digital cinema cameras continue to reflect a philosophy centered on image reliability, workflow flexibility, and a smooth transition between still and motion capture within a unified visual language.

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