The Canon EOS 5D Mark II undoubtedly kicked off the large-sensor-in-a-small-body movement, so it’s no surprise that Canon would carry this momentum forward with the EOS-1D C. While the Mark II started as a still camera that conveniently shot video, it’s apparent that the 1D C was built with filmmakers in mind. As the first HDSLR with 4K and LOG recording capabilities, the 1D C introduces new possibilities for productions of any size. While it utilizes a full frame sensor (24mm x 36mm), the 1D C can also shoot in a Super 35 crop mode, while the 4K mode utilizes an APS-H sized crop. Many of the available accessories are shared amongst other HDSLR‘s, but the tall form factor of the 1D C means there will be some differences. In this article, we present the many different lenses & accessories that can be used with this camera.

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Canon launched the Canon Cinema EOS Camera product line with the C300.  Since the release of this camera, the lineup has expanded to include the EOS-1DC, C100, and C500. Each camera fills a different need in the production marketplace from B-cameras to documentaries to feature films. To help you figure out your best Cinema EOS Canon camera option, we created the Canon Cinema EOS Camera Lineup.

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Canon’s much anticipated EOS C300 is a modular Super-35 sized sensor camera available in both PL and EOS (EF) mount. The modular nature and size of the C300 means the camera can live in many configurations – from the fully decked out studio camera to a light-weight run-&-gun setup.

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The Hot Rod 7D-PL Deluxe Kit Mod enables the use of nearly every PL mount lens directly on the Canon 7D without the need for additional optics. The system incorporates a physical modification of the Canon 7D to a permanent PL mount and makes wide range of professional quality lenses are  available for HD video and still capture. Below are some FAQs regarding the system.

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With the recent announcement of the Canon Rebel T2i, the range of HDSLRs on the market continues to expand. We have created this chart to compare the specs of some of the most popular models. A .pdf version of this chart is also available to download. More »

Jem Schofield put together this video describing how to sync external recorded audio with HD video shot on the Canon 5D Mark II. The 5D Mark II records audio from a built-in mic, but for improved quality Jem uses the Zoom H4N to record audio from a shotgun mic.

He then goes over his process for syncing audio tracks quickly and easily with a plugin for Final Cut Pro called PluralEyes.

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by Andy Shipsides

At Abel, we like to stay on the cutting edge of technology, and keep a close watch on the film industry. This usually means that we are working with the latest Digital Cinema, HD, and film cameras. So it came as a bit of a surprise to us when we started seeing HD video clips originated from digital still cameras. For many years now, still cameras have been shooting low-resolution video, but a few still cameras out there just recently started capturing full HD video. This is an exciting feature in the still imaging world for sure, but what does it mean to the professional HD market?

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These chart compares small form factor HD cameras – compact cine, compact HD and HDSLR available for rent at AbelCine are listed.

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