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Canon India debuts EOS C50 and Creator-to-cinema Ecosystem

Canon India unveiled the EOS C50, Canon’s compact digital cinema camera designed for professional video production at Broadcast India Show.

The Canon booth featured three immersive zones replicating real-world production environments: the Cinema EOS & DILC Zone, the Virtual Production Zone showcasing PTZ and C400 cameras with Cine Servo, and the R50V Zone for digital-first creators. Visitors experienced hands-on workflows across cinema, virtual production, and live broadcasting.

Canon’s product showcase spanned the full spectrum of content creation: the EOS R50V for creators and vloggers, the EOS R5 Mark II for hybrid filmmaking, and the EOS C400, C80, and EOS C50 for high-end cinematic and OTT productions.

Canon India President & CEO Toshiaki Nomura emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering visual storytellers with end-to-end solutions across broadcast, OTT, and cinema. “This year, we are proud to unveil the EOS C50 for the first time in India, alongside our acclaimed Cinema EOS and PTZ camera range. Our comprehensive imaging ecosystem is built to meet the evolving needs of modern production, from virtual sets and VR to live studios and streaming”

Nikon Enters the Cinema World, Launches ZR Compact Cinema Camera

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Nikon India has officially introduced the ZR – a compact full-frame cinema camera. Developed in collaboration with RED Digital Cinema, the ZR is Nikon’s first model to feature the RED R3D NE codec, allowing internal 6K RAW video recording.

The camera supports up to seven video formats, including 12-bit RAW, and offers features such as dual base ISO (800/6400), 5-axis in-body stabilisation, and a 4-inch vari-angle LCD that goes upto 1000 nits of brightness. It includes nine RED-curated imaging presets, real-time waveform, histogram, and zebra overlays, as well as support for multiple LUT formats.

Aimed at filmmakers, the ZR offers internal 32-bit float audio recording via both the 3.5mm jack as well as the digital hotshoe. It also features direct Frame.io cloud uploads, multiple subject detection options through deep-learning autofocus, and tools tailored for studio and multi-camera workflows.

Weighing 540g, the body is primarily designed for portability and durability. Nikon also introduced the ME-D10, a battery-free shotgun microphone that connects through the ZR’s digital accessory shoe.

The Nikon ZR will be available across India from October 16, 2025, at a retail price of ₹186,995 (body only).

RED Digital Cinema releases V-RAPTOR [X] Z and KOMODO-X Z cinema cameras compatible With Nikon Z Mount

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RED Digital Cinema, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has announced the release of the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras. These cameras integrate the Nikon Z mount, expanding lens compatibility for filmmakers and content creators.

Part of the new Z CINEMA series, co-developed by Nikon and RED, these models aim to provide flexible solutions for cinema and high-end production. The Nikon Z mount’s large diameter and short flange distance allow users to leverage a range of lenses, including NIKKOR Z lenses for sharp rendering and minimal aberration. The cameras also support Nikon F lenses via the Mount Adapter FTZ II.

The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount features an 8K VV global shutter sensor, offering a wide dynamic range and improved color capture. The camera includes RED’s Global Vision tools, designed to maintain details in highlights and varying lighting conditions.

The KOMODO-X Z Mount, equipped with a 6K Super 35 global shutter sensor, supports 6K recording at up to 80 fps and 4K at up to 120 fps. The camera is compatible with RED’s R3D Redcode RAW format, allowing efficient video data management and grading flexibility.

Both models support power zoom control for the newly-launched NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens and enhanced autofocus. Both these cameras will be available through RED Digital Cinema Inc and authorized RED dealers.