# Humongous Focus Cameras The Canon CN20x50 Boasts a Massive Focal Length Range By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-cn20x50 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/canon-cn20x50-cine-servo-lens/34290/) & [usanon](http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/cinema_lenses/cine_servo_lenses/cine_servo_50_1000mm_t5_0_8_9_ef) The [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-c50) CN20x50 is a camera equipped with a 4K-compatible lens targeted towards sport and wildlife television production. It boasts a huge focal length range that lets you get closer to the action. The Canon CN20x50 is designed to be used as a portable lens for broadcast productions using either HD, Ultra HD or [4K video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-powershot-v1). It is equipped with weather-proof and shock-proof construction and is compatible with super 35-mm cameras. It also bears a 12-pin serial connection which allows it to be connected to conventional broadcast equipment. However, the main attraction of this lens is its [massive focal length range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism); it can cover 50-1500 mm taking into account its extender. The Canon CN20x50 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2015, and will cost around $78,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long-range Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop long-range cameras with improved zoom capabilities for sports and wildlife productions. - **Portable Broadcast Lenses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more portable and weather-resistant lenses for broadcast productions. - **4k-compatible Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more affordable 4K-compatible equipment for broadcast and film productions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Broadcasting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use long-range cameras for sports broadcasting to offer viewers a closer view of the action. - **Wildlife Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop long-range cameras for wildlife production to capture up-close footage without disrupting animals. - **Broadcast Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more portable and durable weather-resistant 4K-compatible lenses and equipment for broadcast productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Versatile Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-c50.md) - [Advanced Broadcasting Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-3.md) - [Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfs78mm-f4-stm-dual.md) - [Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-coolpix-p1100.md) - [Subject-Tracking 4K Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subjecttracking-4k-camera.md) - [Camera and Lens Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lens-announcements.md) - [Innovative AI-Autofocus Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-r5-mark-ii.md) - [Long-Range Autofucus Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-series-f1-2.md) - [High-Performance Content Creator Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-r50-v.md)