modular + mobile canon digital cinema cameras win GOOD DESIGN gold award 2020

the canon EOS C500 mark II/EOS C300 mark III are digital cinema cameras that support broad video content production — from movies and TV dramas, to news broadcasts and documentaries. the cameras produce high-quality video prioritizing high mobility and flexibility thanks to a compact, cube-shaped modular design that supports various forms of shooting, including handheld, shoulder-mounted and drone.

for its precise simplicity, elegant design, and capabilities in supporting a wide range of content production, the EOS C500 mark II/EOS C300 mark III by canon has won the GOOD DESIGN award 2020 gold award in the category of broadcast and sound equipment for professional use.

the canon EOS C500 mark II

‘the bold appearance evoked by the precise simplicity and elegance of design lying dormant within a tool has a beauty all of its own’ the GOOD DESIGN award 2020 jury evaluation states. ‘we all offered high praise for this product, which seems to give physical form to the company’s philosophy and attitude. it is the fruit of the company’s immense experience in this field, with hours doubtless spent painstakingly addressing each and every physical constraint in the design, from the numerous physical buttons required of a professional tool to the options from which the operator can choose, according to the style of shooting. a quite magnificent combination of function and operability in a single package, accommodating shooting environments that are the exact opposite of the social trend toward simplicity, this could be described as a compendium of the very essence of product design.’

the EOS C500 mark II is equipped with a 5.9k full-size CMOS sensor to achieve high-definition video recording

impressive usability and imaging power combine in the EOS C500 mark II, a customizable, full frame cinema camera built for creative freedom. the lightweight body comes equipped with canon’s 5.9k full-frame CMOS sensor capable of over 15 stops of dynamic range. the newly developed DIGIC DV 7 image processor expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features such as 5.9k recording, internal recording of canon cinema raw light and dual pixel autofocus. the cinema EOS C500 Mark II is the perfect expression of form and function, adaptable to virtually any production with its modular design. three expansion units and user changeable lens mounts enable operators to build their ideal cinema system.

the cube-shaped modular design  supports various forms of shooting

the EOS C300 mark III is built for versatility and flexibility. its lightweight body is equipped with canon’s new super 35mm dual gain output (DGO) sensor capable of over 16 stops of dynamic range. the DIGIC DV 7 image processor expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features including internal raw recording, 4k 120p high frame rate recording, and dual pixel autofocus. three expansion units and user changeable lens mounts enable operators to build their ideal cinema or broadcasting system.

‘capable of supporting a wide range of content production, from movies requiring high-quality video to news broadcasts where mobility is essential, this camera meets the infinite needs of shooting environments, including handheld, shoulder-mounted, and drone shooting’ the jury evaluation continues. ‘it brings home anew how fortunate we are to be able to effortlessly enjoy beautiful video images in day-to-day life.’

EOS C300 mark III is built for versatility and flexibility

the model is equipped with canon’s super 35mm dual gain output (DGO) sensor

 
three expansion units and user changeable lens mounts enable operators to build their ideal cinema system

project info:

product: EOS C500 mark II / EOS C300 mark III

producer: masanori yamada, managing executive officer, chief executive, image solutions business operations, canon inc.

director: yoshifumi ishikawa, advisory director, senior general manager, design center, canon inc.

designer: takashi mori, hiroaki ohashi, yusuke hokari, design center, canon inc.

the GOOD DESIGN award was founded in 1957 by the japanese ministry of international trade and industry and is hosted by the japan institute for design promotion. the ‘g mark’ emblem reflects comprehensive design values and principles that aim to enrich lives, industries and society.