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Canon · EOS C80

EOS C80

A compact RF-mount cinema body with a 6K stacked full-frame sensor, internal Cinema RAW Light, oversampled 4K, built-in ND, 12G-SDI and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Market statusCurrent compact full-frame Cinema EOS bodyChecked Aug 16
Reference price$5,499 current U.S. body referenceCurrent Canon U.S. direct offer
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported6 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 23, 2026Price checks run sooner
01

Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $5,499 current U.S. body reference. Confirm the current promotion, return terms, V90 media, RF or adapted lens plan, batteries and the exact simultaneous-recording mode. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

02

Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$5,499 current U.S. body reference

Confirm the current promotion, return terms, V90 media, RF or adapted lens plan, batteries and the exact simultaneous-recording mode. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Compact full-frame all-in-one cinema body
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

The camera records to SD UHS-II rather than CFexpress, 6K RAW tops out at 30p internally, lens stabilization replaces in-body sensor stabilization, and RF-to-PL or EF adaptation changes cost, support and focus behavior
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Sensor and readout

6K back-illuminated stacked full-frame rolling-shutter sensor with full-frame, Super 35 and high-frame-rate mode qualifications
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Codecs and media

Internal 6K 30p Cinema RAW Light plus XF-AVC, XF-HEVC S and XF-AVC S to dual UHS-II V90 SD slots; 6K 60p RAW is an HDMI output
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Mount, focus and stabilization

Canon RF mount with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and electronic lens support; digital or lens stabilization is not sensor-shift IBIS
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Monitoring, I/O and power

12G-SDI, full-size HDMI, timecode BNC, two mini-XLR inputs, built-in ND and BP-A power support a compact crew-ready build
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Current verdict

The compact Canon all-in-one reference

EOS C80 fits documentary, event and small-crew work that benefits from internal RAW, built-in ND, secure SDI and Canon autofocus in one RF-mount body.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items
03

Other paths

The alternatives change what the EOS C80 is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01ownership

Sony

FX6

$6,999.99 current U.S. body reference
Best fit
Established full-frame documentary body
Tradeoff
RAW recording needs a compatible external recorder, the body has no sensor-shift stabilization, and the monitor, handle, batteries, media, shoulder support and lens controls determine whether the package works for a specific operator
Open the source
02premium

Canon

EOS C400

$8,799 current U.S. body reference
Best fit
Networked full-frame production body
Tradeoff
Higher-bandwidth RAW needs CFexpress Type B while proxy and compressed workflows use SD, the RF-to-PL adapter is a major added cost, and body price excludes a viewfinder, lenses, media, power expansion and shoulder support
Open the source
04

What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    EOS C80 was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $5,499 current U.S. body reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

05

Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to sd-card data rates, rf adaptation, mini-xlr cabling, monitor mounting and cinema raw light post support rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

SD-card data rates, RF adaptation, mini-XLR cabling, monitor mounting and Cinema RAW Light post support

Owners repeatedly discuss complete rig cost, media and battery turnover, thermal limits, lens and mount choices, firmware, monitoring, support and whether renting remains more rational; those reports are bounded experiences, not reliability or image-quality rankings.

Validate the highest planned data rate on approved cards, test every adapted lens and carry a clear media and proxy plan into post.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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EOS C80 product recordCanon · identity

Canon identifies EOS C80 as a compact RF-mount cinema body with a 6K stacked full-frame sensor, internal Cinema RAW Light, oversampled 4K, built-in ND, 12G-SDI and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
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Open Canon
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EOS C80 current offerCanon · price

$5,499 current U.S. body reference was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

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manufacturer
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Open Canon
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EOS C80 support and specificationsCanon · specification

Canon publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The camera records to SD UHS-II rather than CFexpress, 6K RAW tops out at 30p internally, lens stabilization replaces in-body sensor stabilization, and RF-to-PL or EF adaptation changes cost, support and focus behavior

Source type
support
Content hash
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Open Canon
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Current digital cinema camera marketB&H Photo Video · price

A current authorized multibrand collection exposes body and package price, stock, mount, recording media, included accessories and adjacent systems without treating a body-only listing as a complete production kit.

Source type
retailer
Content hash
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Current camera reviews and standardized lab testsCineD · specification

Independent reviews and lab work keep measured rolling shutter, exposure latitude, codec behavior and production ergonomics attached to the tested mode, firmware and conditions rather than converting manufacturer resolution or dynamic-range claims into a universal ranking.

Source type
editorial
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Open CineD
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Independent digital cinema camera reviews and field coverageNewsshooter · consensus

Working-camera coverage compares monitoring, I/O, autofocus, media, power, rigging, firmware and post-production behavior across real production configurations, keeping body price separate from the cost of a usable package.

Source type
editorial
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Open Newsshooter
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Current owner discussions about cinema camera systemsCinematography owners and operators · consensus

Owners repeatedly discuss complete rig cost, media and battery turnover, thermal limits, lens and mount choices, firmware, monitoring, support and whether renting remains more rational; those reports are bounded experiences, not reliability or image-quality rankings.

Source type
community
Content hash
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Open Cinematography owners and operators
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FX6 alternative recordSony · alternative

FX6 represents the established full-frame documentary body branch at $6,999.99 current U.S. body reference.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
6bef277b9caf3b17
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Open Sony
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EOS C400 alternative recordCanon · alternative

EOS C400 represents the networked full-frame production body branch at $8,799 current U.S. body reference.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
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Open Canon

The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 16, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate. Sensor size, resolution, manufacturer latitude, rolling or global shutter, crop and frame-rate mode remain separate facts rather than an image-quality rank. Recording duration depends on codec, media, power, ambient temperature and firmware. Project frequency and shutter must be matched to delivery requirements and regional mains flicker, while wireless, recording and location rules must be verified for the production. No record guarantees autofocus, stabilization, thermal runtime, codec support, audience response or a superior image for every scene.

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