Adding C-Log to Canon 5D MkIV: NAB 2017 Video

Finally giving 5D MkIV shooters what they want

April 27, 2017

At NAB 2017, Canon showed off C-Log for their 5D Mark IV DSLR. Now, this is a paid update to the Canon 5D Mark IV with a cost of $99.00. Owners will also need to send in their Canon 5D Mark IV to the manufacturer to install the update. For my dynamic range, around 12 stops, this seems like not a huge ordeal. In my opinion, it’s cool to see Canon put a feature in the 5D Mark IV that was originally in a much more expensive video camera. In the video below, Canon takes the time to show the dynamic range benefit of C-log over the standard picture profile found in the camera.

Imaging
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1.0x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 31.7 Megapixel Effective: 30.4 Megapixel
Max Resolution	30.4 MP: 6720 x 4480
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 36 x 24 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MJPEG, MOV, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	CompactFlash SDXC SDHC SD

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism
Viewfinder Eye Point	21.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.71x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1 m
Display Screen	3.2″ Rear Touchscreen LCD (1,620,000)
Screen Coverage	100%
Diagonal Angle of View	170.0°

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-32000 (Extended Mode: 50-102400)
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/8000 Second , Bulb Mode
Remote Control	TC-80N3, RS-80N3 (Optional)
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes
Metering Method	Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 0.0 – EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
Continuous Shooting	Up to 7 fps at 30 MP for up to 21 frames in raw format Up to 7 fps at 30 MP for unlimited frames in JPEG format
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC/PAL
File Size	4096 x 2160p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720p
Video Format	4096 x 2160p at 23.98, 24, 29.97 fps (500 Mbps M-JPEG) 1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps (180 Mbps MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 24, 29.97 fps (90 Mbps MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps (60 Mbps MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 24, 29.97 fps (30 Mbps MOV) 1280 x 720p at 120 fps (160 Mbps MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps (60 Mbps MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 24, 29.97 fps (30 Mbps MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 29.97 fps (12 Mbps MP4)
Exposure Control	Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 – 32000
Exposure Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Focus	Auto Manual Continuous Auto
Max Video Clip Length	4096 x 2160: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
Audio Recording	Built-In Mic: With Video (Mono) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo)

Power
Battery	1 x LP-E6N Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1865 mAh
AC Power Adapter	ACK-E6 (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 0 – 85%