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Canon EOS C80 Now Netflix-Approved

May 7^th, 20252

by Jeff LochMay 7^th, 2025

Netflix recently approved the Canon EOS C80 for shooting documentaries, series, and feature films. If you plan on using the EOS C80 for your next project, keep reading to learn more about the streaming giant’s guidelines!

The Canon EOS C80 was released in September 2024 and is the successor of the very popular EOS C70. This compact cinema camera received many improvements based on user feedback and features a full-frame image sensor, a 12G-SDI output port, a triple-base ISO, built-in internal NDs, and is capable of shooting internally in 12-bit 6K 6000 x 3164 Cinema RAW Light. If you missed it, we reviewed the EOS C80 here.

Recently, Netflix approved the Canon EOS C80 for shooting their productions. If you are curious about how the Netflix approval process works, we dived deep into that here.

Canon EOS C80 – now Netflix approved

If you want to shoot your next Netflix project on the Canon EOS C80 or use it as a B-Camera, here are the settings that the streaming giant recommends:

Sensor mode: Full Frame. The Super35 mode can also be used as an alternative.
For RAW recording: RAW LT in 6K 6000 x 3164 resolution (maximum framerate: 30P).
For 4K compressed recording: XF-AVC YCC 422 10-bit, Intra-frame, in 4K DCI or 4K UHD resolutions.
High speed: 4K 60P XF-AVC, 2K 120P XF-AVC, and 2K 180P XF-HEVC, all in 422 10-bit, are recommended.
Picture profile: Canon Log 2. Canon Log 3 can also be used as an alternative.

Netflix also provides triple-base ISO charts to help you achieve the most dynamic range, depending on your shooting conditions.

You can download the entire camera production guide here.

What do you think about Netflix’s approval of the EOS C80? Have you already shot with the Canon EOS C80? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!