Canon unveils long-reach Cine-Servo lens, ultra-low-light camera and PTZ controller

Canon announced three products ahead of the 2026 NAB Show: the Cine-Servo 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens, the MS-510 multi-purpose camera with a new SPAD sensor and the RC-IP300 remote camera controller.

The company also detailed a firmware update covering five Cinema EOS cameras.

All three products will be shown at Canon’s booth C3825 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 19-22.

Cine-Servo lens extends reach

The Cine-Servo 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 succeeds the 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 and extends the zoom range to 1200mm, with a built-in 1.5x extender pushing the maximum to 1800mm. Canon said the lens is the longest focal length servo zoom lens compatible with large-format sensor cameras, based on company research as of April 15, 2026.

The PL mount version weighs just under 15 pounds and measures 16 inches in length. Canon said the zoom, focus and iris ring positions match the predecessor, allowing the lens to be used with existing rigs. The lens covers Super 35mm sensors natively and full-frame coverage through the integrated 1.5x extender.

The lens includes a USB-C terminal with USB-C PD for the servo drive and features focus breathing compensation. On RF mount, it supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Focus Guide and Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation when paired with the EOS C400. The PL mount version supports Zeiss eXtended Data and Cooke /i Technology for VFX workflows.

The lens is scheduled to ship in September 2026 at an estimated retail price of $79,999.

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Cinema EOS firmware adds remote control and streaming updates

The firmware suite covers the C400, C80, C70, C50 and R5C. On the C400, the update adds Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation to address iris ramping and compensate for light loss during zooms. The C400, C80 and C50 gain new USB control protocols for remote operation of record start and stop, iris, shutter, ISO and focus.

The update also improves Secure Reliable Transport streaming with automatic reconnection if a signal is lost, and adds a Level display on select models that changes color when the camera is level. The firmware is scheduled for release in summer 2026.

MS-510 targets ultra-low-light applications

The MS-510 multi-purpose camera uses a Canon 1-inch Single-Photon Avalanche Diode sensor with approximately 3.2 million pixels. Canon said the sensor has the highest pixel count among SPAD sensors used for video shooting as of March 31, 2026, based on company research. The predecessor, the MS-500, used a SPAD sensor with approximately 2.1 million effective pixels.

The camera achieves a minimum subject illumination of 0.0006 lux, compared with 0.001 lux on the MS-500. Canon said the improvement supports full-color imaging in near-total darkness and positioned the camera for applications including nocturnal wildlife capture, seaport monitoring, infrastructure protection and border surveillance. The MS-510 also includes improved near-infrared sensitivity for night-mode operation and long-distance detection.

The camera uses a B4 mount and is compatible with Canon’s 2/3-inch broadcast zoom lenses. It includes Haze Compensation for reducing the effect of mist and haze, Smart Shade Control for highlight and shadow correction and support for up to 20 customized image quality settings through Custom Picture Presets.

The MS-510 shares control protocols with the MS-500, including NU, Pelco-D, ONVIF and WebView, and offers 3G/HD-SDI output and a LAN terminal for IP-based control and distribution. Canon will also display the camera at the SPIE Defense+Security show in National Harbor, Maryland, April 28-30.

The MS-510 is scheduled to ship later this year at an estimated retail price of $22,800.

RC-IP300 controller supports up to 200 cameras

The RC-IP300 remote camera controller sits between Canon’s flagship RC-IP1000 and its existing mid-range options. The unit supports up to 200 cameras and includes a 3.5-inch touchscreen for multi-camera monitoring over IP, with touch autofocus control and subject selection for Auto Tracking.

Physical controls include dedicated dials and buttons for pan, tilt, focus, zoom and iris, with separate speed adjustments. The controller has 12 user-assignable buttons, three of which are hard buttons, along with four function buttons and four-way menu navigation. Camera image and system settings can be configured directly from the controller.

Canon will also show its Multi-Camera Orchestration application, which synchronizes multiple PTZ sub-cameras to the movements and framing of a single manually operated main camera.

The RC-IP300 is scheduled to ship in June 2026 at an estimated retail price of $2,499.

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