topic Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80) in Professional Video

Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80)

gundorf — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:28:18 GMT

Dear Canon Product Development Team,

I would like to submit a feature request for the Canon EOS C80.

Currently, while recording video, it is not possible to clearly see the elapsed clip duration in a persistent and highly visible way on the main display. For many professional workflows (interviews, documentaries, live events, long takes), being able to monitor the exact elapsed recording time during capture is essential.

I would like to request the addition of:

• A clearly visible, real-time elapsed recording time counter while recording
• Optional customization (position on screen and size)
• The ability to toggle it on/off via the display menu or assign it to a custom button

This feature would greatly improve on-set time management, help with interview pacing, and ensure compliance with broadcast or delivery time constraints.

Several competing cinema cameras offer a more prominent or customizable recording duration display, and adding this functionality would further enhance the professional usability of the EOS C80.

Thank you for your continued firmware support and improvements to the Cinema EOS lineup.

Re: Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80)

shadowsports — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:57:29 GMT

Greetings,

Feature requests are welcome. To ensure your request makes it to the right place, please visit the Canon USA homepage. Click on the [+]Feedback link located in the top right hand corner or at the bottom center of the page. Then select product and leave your feedback or feature request(s).

https://usa.canon.com

Re: Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80)

kvbarkley — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:47:27 GMT

You do have to register with Canon to get your feedback considered.

Re: Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80)

shadowsports — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:04:42 GMT

Morning,

You don't need to register. You can provide your name and email address but no registration is required.

Re: Feature Request – Elapsed Recording Time Display (EOS C80)

kvbarkley — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:55:56 GMT

I tried it. If you submit a suggestion, you will get an email back saying it won't be considered because you did not register, or don't have a Canon account.