The Cinema EOS line launched in late 2011, with a multi-day gala event held at Paramount Studios.
In early 2012, Canon began to expand the Cinema EOS line with the C500, which added 4K/QHD recording and RAW capture to the existing features of the C300.
[6] Additional announcements included an upcoming Canon camera that would feature 4K motion video capabilities in a DSLR body.
The demonstration of a prototype device from Canon was a rarity and was seen as a sign of their intent to enter the new still and motion camera market.
It includes all of the features of the larger C300 Mark III (which shares the same sensor) in a smaller body that is more appealing to indie filmmakers.
[11] Future - Cinema EOS 8K - Super 35 8K Raw[15] Canon has released a series of cinema-specific lenses using the CN-E designation.