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EOS C500 Mark II

Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.

$15,999

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

8.85 MP

Sensor

26.1 × 13.8 mm

ISO max

51,200

Burst

30 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

8-stop

Weight

1750 g

Battery

520 shots

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Sensor size

Canon EOS C500 Mark II

26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C

360 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

162 × 138 × 163 mm · 1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion
  • · Internal RAW video for color grading

Landscape

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 5.9K full-frame
  • Dual gain sensor
  • Modular design
  • Pro cinema I/O

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large body
  • Requires cinema lenses

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS C500 Mark II

Sensor

Resolution8.85 MP
Sensor typeSuper 35 Dual Gain CMOS
Sensor size26.1 × 13.8 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution5.9K 60p
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsCinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight1750 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)162 × 138 × 163 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon EF (with RF adapter)