Canon EOS C400 Body Only Key Features

• Full-Frame 6K Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS Sensor

• DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor

• Canon RF Lens Mount

• Internal 6K Cinema RAW Light Recording

• DCI 4K & UHD 4K Recording up to 120fps

• Full HD Recording up to 180fps (Super 16 Crop)

• Triple Base ISO (800, 3200, 12800)

• Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3 & HDR PQ/HLG

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

• Eye, Face, Animal & Vehicle Detection AF

• 16 Stops Dynamic Range

• Dual Mini XLR Audio Inputs

• Ethernet, Wi-Fi & USB-C Connectivity

• Timecode, Genlock & Return Input

• Active Cooling System

• Compact Cinema EOS Body

Canon's EOS C400 combines a compact cinema body with a 6K full-frame stacked sensor, professional recording formats, and advanced broadcast connectivity. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Overview

The Canon EOS C400 Body Only is Canon's flagship compact full-frame Cinema EOS camera built for feature filmmaking, television broadcasting, commercial productions, documentaries, live event coverage, virtual production, and high-end digital content creation. It combines Canon's latest imaging technology with professional cinema workflows in a lightweight, production-ready body. 

The EOS C400 records 6K Cinema RAW Light internally at up to 60fps, while also supporting 4K recording up to 120fps and Full HD up to 180fps in supported crop modes. Professional codecs including Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, XF-HEVC S, and XF-AVC S provide maximum flexibility for cinema, broadcast, streaming, and commercial production workflows. 

Professional connectivity including 12G-SDI, HDMI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB-C, Genlock, Return Input, Timecode, dual mini XLR audio inputs, and CFexpress recording makes the EOS C400 equally suited for feature films, television studios, multicamera live productions, and professional streaming environments. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Price in Kenya

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Specifications

Canon specifies the EOS C400 with a 6K full-frame stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 16-stop dynamic range, professional recording formats, and extensive broadcast connectivity. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Performance

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Image Quality

• The Canon EOS C400 produces exceptional cinema-quality footage using its newly developed 6K back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, delivering outstanding detail, excellent color accuracy, faster sensor readout, and significantly reduced rolling shutter compared to previous Cinema EOS cameras. This allows filmmakers to capture fast-moving subjects with greater confidence while maintaining natural image rendering.

• The 6K Cinema RAW Light recording format preserves an enormous amount of image information, allowing editors to crop, stabilize, reframe, and perform extensive color grading without sacrificing image quality. This makes the EOS C400 ideal for feature films, commercials, documentaries, and premium television productions requiring maximum post-production flexibility.

• Canon's 16-stop dynamic range captures remarkable highlight and shadow detail, enabling cinematographers to retain subtle tonal information in challenging lighting conditions. Bright skies, reflective surfaces, and dark interiors maintain excellent detail, producing cinematic images with exceptional grading latitude.

• The Triple Base ISO system intelligently optimizes image quality at ISO 800, 3200, and 12800, allowing operators to transition between daylight, indoor, and nighttime environments while maintaining consistently low image noise and impressive dynamic range across a broad range of shooting conditions.

• Oversampled 4K recording from the 6K sensor delivers exceptionally sharp footage with rich color reproduction and natural skin tones, making the EOS C400 equally suited for cinema releases, streaming platforms, broadcast television, and high-end commercial productions.

• Support for Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR PQ, and HLG recording provides compatibility with modern HDR workflows while giving colorists the flexibility required for professional cinema finishing and broadcast delivery. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Autofocus & Performance

• The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides extremely fast, smooth, and intelligent autofocus performance, allowing filmmakers to confidently track moving subjects while maintaining precise focus throughout demanding productions.

• Advanced Eye Detection, Face Detection, Animal Detection, and Vehicle Detection autofocus continuously recognize and follow subjects across the frame, making the EOS C400 highly effective for documentaries, wildlife, sports, interviews, weddings, and commercial filmmaking where reliable autofocus is essential.

• Internal 6K RAW recording at up to 60fps together with 4K recording at up to 120fps allows creators to capture cinematic slow-motion footage while preserving outstanding image quality, giving filmmakers tremendous creative flexibility for action sequences, commercials, and dramatic storytelling.

• Canon's active cooling system enables long continuous recording sessions without thermal limitations, making the camera dependable for conferences, documentaries, live productions, interviews, concerts, and extended broadcast applications.

• Professional recording formats, multiple sensor modes, and advanced monitoring tools allow production teams to integrate the EOS C400 seamlessly into feature films, virtual production stages, multicamera television studios, and professional streaming workflows.

• Whether operating as a primary cinema camera or as part of a larger broadcast system, the EOS C400 delivers dependable performance, excellent reliability, and workflow efficiency expected from Canon's Cinema EOS lineup. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Build & Design

• The Canon EOS C400 features a compact yet highly durable Cinema EOS body, making it ideal for handheld filmmaking, gimbals, drones, shoulder rigs, studio productions, and virtual production environments where portability and reliability are equally important.

• The RF lens mount supports Canon's latest RF lenses while maintaining compatibility with EF lenses using Canon's mount adapters, providing filmmakers with tremendous flexibility when selecting optics for different production styles.

• Built-in mechanical ND filters offering up to 10 stops of light reduction enable operators to maintain cinematic shutter speeds and shallow depth of field while working under bright outdoor lighting without requiring external filters.

• Professional connectivity including 12G-SDI, HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C, Wi-Fi, Genlock, Return Input, Timecode, and dual mini XLR audio inputs allows seamless integration into broadcast trucks, multicamera productions, professional studios, and cinema workflows.

• The combination of CFexpress Type B and SD card recording supports high-bitrate Cinema RAW Light capture together with flexible backup or proxy recording, increasing reliability during critical professional productions.

• Despite its powerful cinema capabilities, the EOS C400 remains compact enough for solo operators while offering the durability, ergonomics, and expandability required by production companies, broadcasters, and professional filmmakers. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Applications

The Canon EOS C400 is ideal for:

• Feature filmmaking

• Television broadcasting

• Documentary production

• Commercial filmmaking

• Virtual production

• Corporate video production

• Live event production

• Wildlife filmmaking

• Professional livestreaming

• High-end digital content creation

Canon EOS C400 Body Only FAQs

Does the Canon EOS C400 record internal 6K RAW?

Yes. The EOS C400 supports internal 6K Cinema RAW Light recording at up to 60fps. 

What sensor does the Canon EOS C400 use?

It features a newly developed 6K full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor with fast readout and excellent low-light performance. 

Does the Canon EOS C400 support Triple Base ISO?

Yes. It offers Triple Base ISO settings of 800, 3200, and 12800 for optimized performance across different lighting conditions. 

Can the EOS C400 record 4K at 120fps?

Yes. The camera records DCI and UHD 4K video at up to 120fps and Full HD up to 180fps in supported modes. 

Is the Canon EOS C400 suitable for professional broadcast production?

Yes. It includes 12G-SDI, Genlock, Return Input, Timecode, Ethernet, dual mini XLR audio inputs, and professional Cinema EOS recording formats, making it ideal for broadcast and cinema workflows. 

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Pros & Cons

Canon EOS C400 Body Only Conclusion

The Canon EOS C400 Body Only is one of Canon's most advanced Cinema EOS cameras, combining a 6K full-frame stacked sensor, Triple Base ISO, Cinema RAW Light recording, industry-leading autofocus, and professional broadcast connectivity in a compact, production-ready design. It is an outstanding choice for filmmakers, broadcasters, production companies, and content creators seeking uncompromising cinema performance.

Available in Kenya for KSh 810,000, the Canon EOS C400 delivers flagship Cinema EOS capabilities for demanding professional productions.