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Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II Digital Cinema Camera Body (EF-Mount) with Camera Grip, Monitor Unit, Top Handle

Model #385500
**Lens not included
  • $4,746.00

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Canon C500 Mark II: 6K Cinema EOS with full-frame flexibility

The C500 Mark II sits at the serious end of Canon's Cinema EOS line, built around a Super 35mm sensor that can also operate in full-frame mode, a distinction that matters when you're matching focal length behavior across a multi-camera shoot or need that wider field of view for narrative work. The EF mount opens the door to Canon's deep catalog of EF glass, plus third-party cinema lenses adapted for EF, giving cinematographers access to optics they may already own and trust. This kit ships with the camera grip, monitor unit, and top handle, so you're walking into a production-ready configuration than piecing together a rig from scratch.

The 6K recording capability gives colorists and editors room to reframe, stabilize, and down-sample to 4K or HD deliverables without sacrificing image quality in the final output. Canon Log support is baked into the Cinema EOS system, providing the flat, wide-dynamic-range capture that post-production workflows depend on for consistent grading across scenes. For productions that run tight schedules and can't afford to troubleshoot gear on set, the C500 Mark II's proven track record in broadcast, commercial, and documentary environments makes it a dependable production tool.

Who It's For

Documentary cinematographers working with small crews benefit directly from the included grip and monitor unit, the modular configuration handles handheld, shoulder, and tripod setups without requiring an additional build day. Narrative film and commercial directors of photography who need full-frame coverage alongside Super 35mm get that sensor flexibility within a single body. Broadcast and event videographers shooting multicam productions can lean on EF-mount compatibility to match lenses across their existing Canon kit. Colorists and post-production teams working on high-end deliverables will find the 6K acquisition headroom useful for any project requiring reframing or format flexibility downstream.

Key Features

  • Super 35mm sensor with full-frame capable operation
  • 6K video recording for broadcast and theatrical delivery
  • Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses and adapted cinema glass
  • Canon Log support for wide dynamic range color grading
  • Production-ready kit includes camera grip, monitor unit, top handle
  • Proven Cinema EOS system for broadcast and documentary workflows

FAQ

What's the sensor size on the C500 Mark II, and how does it compare to full-frame?
Super 35mm native, but it can operate in full-frame mode - useful when you need matching focal lengths across multi-camera shoots or want that wider field of view for narrative work without cropping.
Can I use EF lenses I already own on the C500 Mark II?
Yes. The EF mount opens the door to Canon's full EF catalog plus third-party cinema lenses adapted for EF, so you can leverage glass you may already trust.
What are the main advantages of 6K recording for post-production?
6K gives colorists and editors room to reframe, stabilize, and down-sample to 4K or HD without sacrificing image quality in the final output. You're working with more data than you deliver.
Does the C500 Mark II support Canon Log?
Yes. Canon Log is built into the Cinema EOS system, providing flat, wide-dynamic-range capture that post-production workflows depend on for consistent grading across scenes.
What's included in this kit package?
The camera ships with the camera grip, monitor unit, and top handle included - you're getting a production-ready configuration rather than piecing together a rig from scratch.
Is the C500 Mark II proven in broadcast and documentary work?
Yes. The C500 Mark II has a solid track record across broadcast, commercial, and documentary environments, making it a dependable production tool for tight schedules.
SpecificationValue
SensorSuper 35mm (Full-Frame capable)
ResolutionNone
MountCanon EF
Video6K
NotesNo matching retailer spec sheets were found for this product. All retailer data in the source pertained to unrelated Canon camera models (EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS-1D X Mark II, PowerShot G1...

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Brand Name Canon
Focus Type Autofocus (lens motor)
Lens Mount Canon EF