NAB 2026: Canon Sets New Benchmark with CINE-SERVO 40-1200m Lens; New Remote Camera Controller Supports Up to 200 Cameras

Canon U.S.A. (NAB Booth C3825) today took the lid off of the CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens and a comprehensive firmware update for the Cinema EOS lineup, including the C400, C80, C70, C50, and R5C.

Building on the legacy of the high performing CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9, the new CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 offers an expanded zoom range while keeping a lightweight and compact design as its predecessor. Ideal for a wide range of productions, this lens delivers a staggering 40-1200mm range reaching up to 1800mm with the built in 1.5x extender.

Key Lens Features:

Canon's new cine-servo lens has the world's longest focal length among lens designed for large-format sensors.

Broad Reach: It covers 40mm through the world longest 1200mm2, with a built-in 1.5x extender pushing it to 1800mm.

Portable design: With just under 15 lbs. and 16 inches in length for PL mount version. It offers the same zoom, focus, and iris ring positions as the predecessor, allowing you to use existing rigs and bring it everywhere just as before.

Native Super 35mm sensor coverage: Natively Super 35mm sensor coverage with an integrated 1.5x extender for full-frame coverage.

Next-Gen Drive Unit: Features fast servo performance when using the new USB-C terminal with USB-C PD, and equipped with Focus Breathing Compensation.

RF Mount Communication: Seamless integration with Cinema EOS cameras enable precision Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Focus Guide, and while using the EOS C400 camera, Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation.

Virtual Production Ready: Supports Zeiss eXtended Data and Cooke /i Technology on PL mount version, essential for modern VFX workflows.

With respect to firmware improvements the EOS C400 camera now supports Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation to overcome iris ramping, compensating for light-loss during zooms. Also new USB control protocols for the EOS C400, C80, and C50 cameras allow for remote operation of REC Start/Stop, Iris, Shutter, ISO, and Focus functions. And, lastly, improved SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) workflows feature auto-reconnection capabilities if a streaming signal is momentarily lost and a new Level display on select models changes color when the camera is perfectly leveled, speeding up setup for gimbal and tripod work.

The new CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens and new Cinema EOS firmware will be on display at NAB 2026, a premier exhibition for broadcasting and video production equipment, in Canon's booth #C3825, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 19-22. The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens is currently scheduled to start shipping in September 2026 for an estimated retail price of $79,999.00*. The new Cinema EOS firmware update will be available in summer 2026.

Also new at NAB this year is the RC-IP300 remote camera controller. Canon says the RC-IP300 delivers advanced control features in a compact, lightweight design, building on the strengths of the popular RC-IP1000 while addressing key user feedback on existing mid-range options to provide a more intuitive and reliable experience for professional video productions.

The RC-IP300 supports up to 200 cameras and incorporates many of the advanced features found in the flagship RC-IP1000. As demand grows for efficient multi-camera setups in live events operators seek controllers that balance powerful functionality with ease of use and portability. The RC-IP300 serves as a significant upgrade over previous mid-range solutions, offering enhanced menu navigation, responsive interface, and robust physical controls to help streamline workflows without compromising on capability.

For example, it supports up to 200 cameras and incorporates many of the advanced features found in the flagship RC-IP1000 but in a smaller, more portable form. It also includes a 3.5-inch touchscreen for multi-camera live video monitoring over IP, with touch autofocus control and intuitive subject selection for Auto Tracking. It also offers seamless configuration of camera image and camera system settings directly from the controller. Physical controls feature dedicated dials and buttons for pan/tilt, focus, zoom, iris, and separate speed adjustments, plus 12 user-assignable buttons (3 hard buttons) and 4 function buttons with 4-way menu navigation.

Lastly, Canon will be showing the new Multi-Camera Orchestration (MCO) application an innovative software solution that elevates multi-camera productions by automatically synchronizing multiple PTZ sub-cameras to the movements and framing of a single, manually operated main camera.

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