This is a great camera. Its one of my best video cameras. i use for almost everything from Movies, Documentary, Music Videos, Events ...in fact everything. It never fails. battery can last long. Its a must have camera. Great review man. You said it all
Great review, loads of info and helpful tips (e.g. overexposing shadow slightly) saved me hours of reading forums etc, and well done making such a long video interesting! A review a year later is always more useful than "out of the box" reviews.
+Sai Kelly Thank you Sai. I really appreciate the kind words and support. I don't think I'll ever be the "first" person to get a review out, so instead I'm focusing on making my reviews the best ones out there, based on actually using the camera, not just listing out specs.
You any experience with Atomos gear? I've a deal where they're throwing in a Ninja Star (not the throwing kind!) but i've requested a Ninja Blade instead (not the stabby one). There is a price difference of course so im happy to make the difference. I've read good things about it but would love to hear a user's opinion.
After watching this video, I have decided to go with the EOS 100 MK ii. I am wondering though, for a decent lens, It will come with an EF 24-105mm. For filming inside breweries and street interviews, would you stick with just that lens or recommend anything different? I see there are a few lens's out there for this camera, IE 24mm, 50mm, 85mm prime lens as well as the EF 16-35mm, EF 24-70mm and EF 70-200mm. Im just wondering if the stock EF 24-105mm will be good.
24-105 is solid. I used that 80% of the time when this was my main camera. Pick up the cheap 10-18mm EF-S lens for ultrawides and you'll be able to capture pretty much anything.
I also have the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 and it is amazing. I also picked up the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 which is excellent on the C-100 MKII. This is a faster lens and let’s in more light in dark conditions. If you are on a tripod filming an interview or a gimbal, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 rocks. It’s autofocus is noisy so you’ll want a boom mic with it.
Thanks Caleb for taking the time to help out a fellow videographer. When it comes to videocameras, there's so much buzz ie 4k, ultra slow mo etc that is hard to put things in perspective. We are so spoiled nowadays! This camera may be an entry level Cinema camera but is a good one. It just needs some tweaks. Thanks for the help!
Thank you for this review Caleb, I bought last year the 5DMkiii and have loved it ever since since I primarily use it for video. I have been looking for something of an upgrade and do believe the C100 Mark II would be a great choice to go to. Thanks again for this in depth and awesome review!
This is about the 4th time Ive watched this video, lots of great info. Ive actually changed my mind from the mk i to the mk ii. Looking to purchase sometime in November.
I was thinking about getting this c100. I own exact Canon in Canon g30 camcorder. Atomos hooked in and wifi is same, the only thing this has is clog and lenses interchange. My lens is fixed with 1.2 wide apt. Lens 20x zoom but zoom is great. Full control of exposure. Added a 7 inch desview r7p monitor 1000nit just for wav form option and pinch zoom. I have 3 Canon lenses and 4k is a gimmick.
Good video. Now 4 years later. I am a little torn between a C100 Mk II and a JVC HM620. The JVC doesn't have interchangeable lenses so no blurry backgrounds but it's all in one. RUclips or Yukou videos for me to start. Any thoughts?
Two questions Caleb please 1. The camera featured in your Amazon affiliate link for the Canon EOS C100 Mark II is NOT actually the Mark II or is it? 2. The other thing I am confused about is that you mentioned the two pixel autofocus upgrade? Is that an upgrade I have to buy in addition to the Canon EOS C100 Mark II or, are you saying that this upgrade is included in the Mark II but not in the Mark I? Thanks you for your help…..
1. Good catch, looks like that page must have updated or something. Just fixed the link. 2. The dual pixel autofocus comes as a default with the c100 Mark II, on the Mark I they have versions with and without DPAF, so you have to make sure to check on that when you're buying one. Hope that helps!
fantastic review! So well done, this helped me make my decision thanks, I'll be ordering my C100 MK2 today! Would love to see a tutorial on Shotgun Mic recording tutorial direct into the C100 Mark II (Rode NTG or the Sennheiser MKH-416) along with monitoring audio, have previously tried with some issues & your tutorials are always so easy to understand.
+verybloom Fantastic. It is a steal right now in my opinion with the $1,000 instant rebate, bringing it down to $4,500. Good idea for a shotgun mic tutorial too. The main thing is to have a shock mount for the shotgun mic, a short, 1 foot-ish XLR cable, and plug in right into the camera. Hope that helps!
Hi, thanks for this review. I came across your review as I am doing a search for cameras to use for a documentary project at the end of this year in Africa. My plan is to rent this camera or the first C100 with the dual pixel autofocus upgrade with a Canon XC10 and sony RX10 II (for 120 and 240fps Slow motion) How is the picture quality and low light between this camera and the previous C100? Like I said earlier it's for documentary shoot, so autofocus, continuous shooting, good to OK low light and good picture quality are my top priorities, is there any other camera you can recommend or a better option?
Low light capabilities are pretty similar to the Mark 1. The DPAF is great to have though. Only other documentary style camera I would recommend would be the Sony FS5.
c100 or g7 which would you buy for recording lectures. The Camera would be any where between 12-30 feet away from the lecturer. Videos would be uploaded to youtube. Now I use a canon T5i rebel, but it has the cut off at 30 minutes and I have to sync with external audio. I would like to have an all in one unit.
Even in 2020 I still use this cinema camcorder! If you want to work quickly, with a crew or solo it only informs you more about making a scene or shooting a movie, it's the Swiss army knife camcorder, great quality and colour, makes you think creatively and effectively, it's got small file sizes and picture able to satisfy any client, not many desire or view at 2k let alone 4k++...Battery that lasts all day....cheap media that runs for hours, looks the part...It's the best budget film makers camcorder in my view and that's why I got one.
Hi Caleb, do you like the Canon C100 Mark II over the simplicity of the 80D or even the 5D Mark IV that is about to come out? also, what video camera did you use to shoot this video itself?
This was shot on a C100 Mark II. And yes, I always grab the c100 b/c of the extra features like waveform monitor, a better 4K sensor that downscales to a pretty 1080p readout, and more.
I bought mine around the same time you did! Admittedly, I watched this just to hear someone else say good stuff about it, as I think it's great! Bummer about the limited AF lenses, but even still...Face recognition on a wide open lens??! That's crazytown.
not sure if you still use the c100 ii, did you get a chance to try a EF-S lens like the 17-55mm? If so does it crop in? The sensor in this camera is only slightly larger then the APS-C so I was wondering how that worked? Haven't been able to find out how it handles EF-S lens and what the effect is.
I see a lot of you are torn because of the 4k not being an option. I have a question for you all, what are the broadcasting standards? If it's 4k, then yeah, I think we all should aim for 4k but 4k work spaces are still new and developing. Remember when the 24p came out? Anyway, as a filmmaker, the goal is to get my projects on online distribution platforms and broadcast television. Therefore, we all should be shooting in or close to it. If the television hasn't then should we? Thoughts...
+Dan The Doge You're welcome. This definitely wasn't and still isn't an insignificant amount of money to me either. Hence 20+ minutes talking about it. :)
If I want BOTH an external recorder for 422 pro res and a decent external monitor, which is the optimal Atomos offerings (i.e., functionality vs. cost) to get for the C100 Mk II? Thanks.
Will it face track with the new EF 24-105mm f/4 IS USM ii? I have a handful of lenses, the only one I have on the face tracking list is the 55-250 and wondering if I should pick up another from the list for weddings
A C100 MK3 with 4K 8 bit & or 10 bit would be perfect for me. We shoot all our interviews in 4K so we can crop in and out to help hide cuts and make it more interesting so it has become a necessity for us really for single camera interviews
Hi Caleb, have any sense to buy a Canon C100 Mark II in 2017? I'm tired of using dsrl's for video, but I'm afraid the C100's could be old technology and Canon may launches a new model with 4K this year. As I usually use it for live events, I do not really need 4K, but I do not want to lose money investing in old equipment. Thanks!
Thanks Caleb, I think it's a good idea, only that I will travel in March to USA and I wanted to take the opportunity. In the meantime I will try the Canon XC15, your video on the XC10 was very useful. Perhaps with the new improved audio will be a good complement to a future Mark III. Great channel, congratulations!!
if I understand correctly during my research, nearly none of my EF Canon lenses (most of them L glass) will operate in face detection, only standard AF? Nearly everybody is waiting for a major upgrade of the C100 in NAB, but I am currently more tempted by 1-inch cameras like the Sony NX100
You can use and third party lens designed for Canon's EF and EFS mounts on both the C100 and C100 mk2. I have several Sigma lenses which I find work well for me. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 ART is my favourite.
Hey Caleb! I have a C100 II currently as a test (not purchased yet). Fast forward to the Sony Mirror less days of 2018, would you suggest this camera for wedding films and tapping into commercial work or not? I do have a Canon 5d IV, but just not sure how much better the video quality would be vs a Sony.
I still love this camera. I use both of mine all the time. For things like weddings and corporate videos that don’t need to be 4K I still think it is a great all in one option. Especially if you buy one used or refurbished.
Thanks Caleb! Yes, this is a used situation. They are asking 2500 for it actually. This would be my 1st cinema camera ever, so I am kind of overwhelmed. Do you recommend any videos/tutorials for understanding this camera, and also color grading C-Log?
C-log grading isn't too hard. I have a video on it. ruclips.net/video/gzN_aqfyp9o/видео.html Just shoot with Video Assist on so you get a good preview. And test out the highlight clipping levels (I try not to have anything about 90 or 92 on the waveform). Canon has a great video series on using the C100 II also. Here is one of the videos in the series: ruclips.net/video/bVIDmpeMK1o/видео.html
Hello Caleb, Thinking to get a new cinema cam, A few of the review videos I've seen online hasn't really given me the confidence in making a firm decision, as they lack sharpness. But after watching your review I've gained back the confidence that I've lost. What Lens did you shoot this review with? Do you output HDMI to a SDI monitor? Or HDMI monitor?
I am using c100 mark II and 5d mark iv and always feel C100 MARK ii has better quality than 5D mark iv for color grading even if I use same recording unit. (Atomos ninja assassin which has HDMI FHD 60p proress record) I thought because c100 mark ii has c-log and dynamic range or super 35mm censer?? and 5d has digic 6+ and c100 has digic dv 4... And you probably heard Canon just announced 5d mark iv will get c-log firmware upgrade. Do you think if 5d mark IV has c-log, image quality same or much batter than c100 mark ii when i use Atomos ninja assassin which has HDMI FHD 60p proress record? Thanks!
I've never been happy with 5D footage compared to the C100 II. I think it has more to do with the sensor being a 4K downscaled to 1080p/video only option on the C100. I think it has more to do with that than bitrates/processors. Just make sure to record in the same color space on both if possible (EOS Standard or Canon Log).
Oh wow so your not thrilled with the 5d mark 4, i've been freaking out comparing them back and forth rented both and still couldn't tell. The 5d on youtube videos looked better on the surface but if i really looked for the good c100 shorts and picked apart the 5d videos it didn't really seem a sure thing it was better. Also 4k was the pull point for me...why buy a 3 year old camera when the 5d can give me entry level 4k to match my xf400. although when i tried the c100, even in xf400 4k, it matched really well with c100 with little work. Although i'm curious your thoughts with clog if you feel the same. Do you feel the 5d mark 4 picture is inferior or just for color grading?
OH an you mention 60 p, i can't get a stright answer....can you record in 60p with audio as a format or is it just for special recording slow mo with no audio? can you shoot your shots in 60p internally and or externally?
Hello! We are wedding videographers and do a 3 camera shoot at the ceremony. We usually go two monopods up near bride and groom and one wide camera in the back. We also deal with a lot of low light or no light at all during the reception, relying on our LED lights on top of our cameras. Does anyone recommend either C100 mark 2 or Cannon 50d Mark 4?? Thanks!
Caleb- I have my C100mk2 for a week or so. I can not for the life of me understand if my camera is defective or not. I have noise even in 850 in well lit environments, indoors and out. I have tried over 20 plus profiles and tweaked some of my own. Any advise besides sending it back for another one? Also, what camera did u use for this video and what settings? and CP used? and what codec did you use to upload to YT. Thanks. -John
+John Massaria The first thing I would do is black balance your camera. (ABB in the menus.) Turn your camera on and put it in the ISO setting you shoot at normally (850 for me) and wait 10 minutes. Then with the body cap on, run the ABB. That helps a lot. I tend to see noise mostly in underexposed areas too, so filming in wide DR or Canon's cinema log helps with that a bit. Or overexpose a little bit then drop the black/shadow levels in post to almost crushed. Hope that helps! I just learned these things a few months ago and it helped improve the quality of the image a lot.
Great review man! Thanks! How would you compare to the C300 (mark I) ? I'll be shooting some web commercials and I would like to know if the image quality is the same. What do you think?
Is there a way to reassign the function dial on a C100 MKII? I almost never use iris to change exposure. Gain setting would be a much more useful function for this dial.
last comment..promise..WDR does have some noise...lots less than most cameras I have used...but I set the noise reduction to 3 has recommended in some forums and that helped a lot..my main lens is a 18-135STM but the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 is fabulous! can't afford cinema lenses..
Caleb hav eyou ever used any JVC video cameras in either form factors? Just curious to know what your opinion is on the C100 Mk 2 and some of the JVC 4K handheld and shoulder mounted form factor cameras. Thanks!
Gonna end up shooting a lot of weddings and live stuff in the near future, so a solid run n gun camera and quick turnaround is gonna be a must. I'm basically sold on this one. For 5k, it comes with a 24-105 on B&H. Buuuuut then theres the fs5 for a bit more but then once I have an equivalent zoom I'm looking at >6k (i have mostly primes but they're not ideal for events) which is really pushing my budget. Granted i probably wouldn't be using many of the other features (4k) but it would be slightly more future proof. So, should I grab the C100mkii for its color and versatility now or wait a few more months (and potentially miss out on more gigs) to wait for the fs5? I personally like the image of the c100 more than the fs5, but I also don't want to miss out on gigs because I don't have that 4k bullet point on my list of stuff when clients ask for a gear list.
If you're really worried about 4K than go FS5. No one needs 4K for events/weddings right now. Pretty much no one can playback in 4K anyway. You could always rent something if you need more than what the c100 mk ii has to offer. I think it is one of the best cameras on the market.
Solid review, thanks. Your saying "low light isn't the greatest". Most of the C100 II reviews out there reporting different experiences, just the opposite findings to yours. I've seen clips from the C100 II at ISO 102.400 with acceptable/usable noise. Which could be expected as the sensor has a pixel size of 6.4 micron, which is quite big.
+Wolfgang Ernst It depends on your expectations I guess. There is a lot of noise in the shadows even at the base ISO of 850. Usable, but no where need as clean as other cameras out there at base ISO. At high ISO I think it performs better than most though. I should have been more specific in the review. :)
thanks, Caleb, yes my expectations are high, especially on the low light side of the C100 II. If ISO 850 is "usable" only I wouldn't consider this cam at all. So far I've been renting the C100 II twice for daylight operation only, I found no issues at ISO 200 - 400 (of course not). The whole camera concept fits well in my on-man-band production scheme. Please have a look on this Video: youtubePOINTcom (followed by) "/watch?v=DuVT9MJrBvM"What do you think? Is there any trick? Is ISO 102400 a fake? I'm more than confused, because I trust your solid review findings.
+Wolfgang Ernst using a low ISO like 200 will give you less noise in the shadows on the c100 ii because it gives you more latitude and dynamic range into the shadows. Whereas 850 and up are optimized to get you more latitude into saving the highlights from being blown out. By usable I mean it is solid and good. You're not going to get a noiseless image without a bigger sensor or more pixels packed in there.
I know this is an old vid and you may not be able to help me but, I'm not able to see any signal while going into the camera with a rhode smart lavalier or a movo vxr10. Top handle is off when i do this. Any ideas or tips?
Humble Pie I hope so. i really like the footage of this camera but I keep hearing from industry people that everyone wants 4k footage to future proof their work.
Great video! I just ordered my C100 mark II a couple days ago. Since its release it has come down in price. I paid $4100 and it was bundled with the Atomos Ninja 2 Recorder/Monitor.
Now THAT WAS A DEAL ! Would you mind telling me where you purchased it from ? My email is santigrullon@me.com or just reply to this email if you can, thank you.
Thank you ! Was just looking at it but sadly I have no lens so I would have to look into buying a lens thanks ill look at what would be my best option , appreciate it.
Hi Caleb, thanks. Just stumbled across your useful channel. It was helpful to see the size of the C100 mk 2 on screen displays and the flexible positioning of the lcd. The available camera choices in this price range have got very confusing if starting out and it is very usefup to have someone cutting through the pro's and con's. Also a good idea to keep it simple - three good points, three not so good. Thanks again. Bob.
Thank you so much for this review! really helped me out and very beneficial. One thing You forgot to mention, which I hear about the C100, is there is no capabilities in shooting in 50p, 60p, so no slow motion, unlike the Canon C100 Mark ii, Which really was a huge thing for me. But awesome video, Thanks again.
if i had a good budget what would of been a good lens for this camera ,i love this video and all your other work ,is it worth it to buy the ninja blade ?,will it improve video quality ?
It is hard to pick just one lens. My all-around is the 24-105 f4. Other lenses I use & recommend can be found here: www.DIYVideoGuy.com/lenses And yes, the ninja blade will get you 4:2:2 color bit depth, which is helpful if you're going to grade the footage a bunch.
Hi Caleb, I'm looking at getting one of these as i have a bag of L series lenses with my 1DS3 and 1D3, and it seems a steal at £3600 here in the U.K. but I'm hearing that at a C200 maybe in the pipeline from Canon, should I wait or get one of these at this price, HELP.
Amazing video tutorial, thank you. I have moved to purchase the Mark II C100. You listed a few canon lens, I have a few pro canon lens, 85mm 1.2, 24-70 IIL and 135mm f2.8 II L, will these work with the c100 Mark II body! Ty!
i ordered the C100 II, yesterday € 4399,- include Ninja Star, CF Card Atoms 64 GB and Card Reader. I have the 5DIII ad a GH4 ad the C100II i bought about the Focussystem.
Do you fill it is a really big issue having the 1.5x crop in the C100 compared to the fullframe sensor on the mkIII for filming? I am jumping from 70D/700D to C100 or maybe MKiii, but I honestly find to be a bit troublesome when you can't get a real wide view due to the crop. By the way, nice review, your channel deserve much more than just 4.7k subscribers :)
+Nicholas Rodriguez It has been annoying for a while, even with having a 20mm or a 24mm, but I just picked up the 10-18mm EF-S and it is wider than I ever need. And it is cheap too. Also, if you're coming from the 70D, it has basically the same crop factor that you're used too.
Hey Caleb. Great review. Your vid is still very relevant in 2019, as the C100 MkII still seems to be holding its own. Although discounted from years ago, the body is still going for $3,500, which is no small piece of change.. And while there are less expensive, more capable offerings, the $64,000 question is this: if you didn't need 4k workflow, would you still buy the Mark II today?
If I NEEDED 4K, the answer would have to be no, because it doesn't record in 4K. Although, the sensor is 4K downscaling to 1080p so for plenty of videos I have upscaled on export to 4K and I think it looks better than a lot of cameras that record in 4K on a tiny sensor.
@@CalebWojcik So, the answer is actually, YES, given you don't necessarily need to work in 4K. Personally, I love the camera. Another quick question: If you were going to go 4K, which camera would you lean toward? Would you stick with Canon?
Great Review.. .. What camera do you suggest for these type options and also shooting stills, such as modeling and weddings and sports.. Looking to get great video footage for fitness and dance .. and on the other hand take stills for other things.. people , nature etc.. thanks..
This looks like a great camera for my needs and budget. But I feel that the A7s can give me more bang for the buck. It has Slog2 and 422 on the HDMI, and if I want to go 4k I could buy an Atomos down the road. Not to mention the low light. Do you think these cameras are comparable in any way?
I'd say yes, you can get a better image quality with an a7 series camera and the proper accessories for recording 422 in 4K. And as I am most likely switching Sony, I completely see your point. Depending on what kind of filming you do though, the ergonomics of this camera and all of the physical buttons/features it has is great. So is an FS5.
Thanks for the video, and YES, I watched to the end ...LOL I'm really thinking about buying this camera, but as you mentioned in your video, I'll better check out other cameras before I take the final decision. Thanks again !
That's awesome! I watch entire camera reviews before buying too. ;) Definitely try to rent or borrow one of each camera you're considering and go from there!
I wish I would know where to rent one. I don't think someone would barrow a camera like that one... :D Btw, what camera and software did you use for recording and editing this video? Pretty good quality...
Great review! Thanks. Curious...are you still shooting on the c100 mkii? I bought a mk1 a few months ago and I love it. Thinking about selling my a6300 and investing in a GH5 as a 2nd cam. the Gh5 is awesome btw.
great review my friend,I've just started to use video cameras and gone into the deep end a little and got this camera without knowing to much about filming,I notice when I go to edit the colours are very dull,do you have any info or maybe a setting that I need to adjust my friend?
+Mark Zola81 I would double check which picture profile you are recording in. If you are filming using Wide DR or Cinema Log, you'll need to do color grading to the footage to increase the highlights, lower the shadows, and sometimes add saturation. Hope that helps!
Caleb, Thanks for this review! Have you ever tried editing the settings of one of the internal picture profiles? I notice there is a noise reduction switch in the PP settings, have you ever tried using it? If so, at what strength setting? Thanks!!
Very nice breakdown as I'm torn between getting a pro 4K (Perhaps Canon or Panasonic) Camcorder or opting for the much bigger sensor for better low-light and cinematic-type look when I need it. I do weddings and documentaries mostly when I do video. Been a pro-photogapher for years. Caleb; Thoughts, suggestions??? My primary photo is 7D Mark II have some Canon glass but currently only one L lens.
Hi. Great video. If I get C100 and buy Dual Pixel CMOS for 3000 instead of getting C100 Mark II for 4000. Will I loose too much or is this a good deal?
My will is buy an of them Canon C100 Mark II, after watch this awesome video.
This is a great camera. Its one of my best video cameras. i use for almost everything from Movies, Documentary, Music Videos, Events ...in fact everything. It never fails. battery can last long.
Its a must have camera.
Great review man. You said it all
This was really helpful. Thanks for helping me make my decision, Caleb!
+Akeem Lawanson You're welcome!
I appreciate the quick review right in the beginning. Thanks for that!
This is probably one of the most helpful videos I've seen on the c100 II. Great information, great comparison, and I appreciate the honesty.
+Tom Dallis Thank you for the kind words Tom!
Thanks for taking the time to do this. Very useful info provided in a balanced, fair minded way. Appreciate your effort.
Great job Caleb. Best review on this camera out there.
+Ryan Urlacher Thank you Ryan. I really appreciate the kind words.
Great review, loads of info and helpful tips (e.g. overexposing shadow slightly) saved me hours of reading forums etc, and well done making such a long video interesting! A review a year later is always more useful than "out of the box" reviews.
+Sai Kelly Thank you Sai. I really appreciate the kind words and support. I don't think I'll ever be the "first" person to get a review out, so instead I'm focusing on making my reviews the best ones out there, based on actually using the camera, not just listing out specs.
+Caleb Wojcik well in my opinion, this is what a review should be by very definition. It's thanks to this that I've decided to go buy one!
Sai Kelly Make sure you tell Canon that for me. ;)
lol absolutely.
You any experience with Atomos gear? I've a deal where they're throwing in a Ninja Star (not the throwing kind!) but i've requested a Ninja Blade instead (not the stabby one). There is a price difference of course so im happy to make the difference. I've read good things about it but would love to hear a user's opinion.
Great review! Thanks for taking the time to be so thorough.
After watching this video, I have decided to go with the EOS 100 MK ii. I am wondering though, for a decent lens, It will come with an EF 24-105mm. For filming inside breweries and street interviews, would you stick with just that lens or recommend anything different? I see there are a few lens's out there for this camera, IE 24mm, 50mm, 85mm prime lens as well as the EF 16-35mm, EF 24-70mm and EF 70-200mm. Im just wondering if the stock EF 24-105mm will be good.
24-105 is solid. I used that 80% of the time when this was my main camera. Pick up the cheap 10-18mm EF-S lens for ultrawides and you'll be able to capture pretty much anything.
I also have the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 and it is amazing. I also picked up the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 which is excellent on the C-100 MKII. This is a faster lens and let’s in more light in dark conditions. If you are on a tripod filming an interview or a gimbal, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 rocks. It’s autofocus is noisy so you’ll want a boom mic with it.
Thanks Caleb for taking the time to help out a fellow videographer. When it comes to videocameras, there's so much buzz ie 4k, ultra slow mo etc that is hard to put things in perspective. We are so spoiled nowadays! This camera may be an entry level Cinema camera but is a good one. It just needs some tweaks. Thanks for the help!
+Erick Perdomo Totally agree. A sharper, newer tool doesn't necessarily make you a better carpenter. :)
c100 with Atomos Ninja PERFECT
Thank you for this review Caleb, I bought last year the 5DMkiii and have loved it ever since since I primarily use it for video. I have been looking for something of an upgrade and do believe the C100 Mark II would be a great choice to go to. Thanks again for this in depth and awesome review!
+Kandu Films Going from a 5D to a C100 is amazing. Especially the mark ii. You won't be disappointed.
This is about the 4th time Ive watched this video, lots of great info. Ive actually changed my mind from the mk i to the mk ii. Looking to purchase sometime in November.
Excellent review Caleb! Thanks for taking the time and sharing your expertise.
+Lee Fletcher Sure thing. Happy to help.
Great review but Im torn between this camera and the sony A7SII any thoughts? I shoot mostly music video..use a gimbal..and sometimes wedding.
+FlashOneFilms If you hang tight for a few more days, my a7s ii review will be out and in it I address the exact comparison (c100 ii vs. a7s ii).
+Caleb Wojcik awesome looking forward to it!!
Great review Caleb. All the info I was looking for and more. If I had the money I'd jump all over this device.
+PinnacleStudioPro Thanks for the kind words. :)
Great review! Thanks for the in-depth look!
+Video Creators Thanks Tim, I appreciate the support. :)
I was thinking about getting this c100. I own exact Canon in Canon g30 camcorder. Atomos hooked in and wifi is same, the only thing this has is clog and lenses interchange. My lens is fixed with 1.2 wide apt. Lens 20x zoom but zoom is great. Full control of exposure. Added a 7 inch desview r7p monitor 1000nit just for wav form option and pinch zoom. I have 3 Canon lenses and 4k is a gimmick.
Thanks for this! This helped convince me this would be an upgrade from my 5d3!
It’s 2023 and I am considering this camera…4k sensor so you will be the best 1080P…
How do you feel about the 5d mark iv?
Compared to the c100?
Good video. Now 4 years later. I am a little torn between a C100 Mk II and a JVC HM620. The JVC doesn't have interchangeable lenses so no blurry backgrounds but it's all in one. RUclips or Yukou videos for me to start. Any thoughts?
Get the canon.
Two questions Caleb please
1. The camera featured in your Amazon affiliate link for the Canon EOS C100 Mark II is NOT actually the Mark II or is it?
2. The other thing I am confused about is that you mentioned the two pixel autofocus upgrade? Is that an upgrade I have to buy in addition to the Canon EOS C100 Mark II or, are you saying that this upgrade is included in the Mark II but not in the Mark I?
Thanks you for your help…..
1. Good catch, looks like that page must have updated or something. Just fixed the link.
2. The dual pixel autofocus comes as a default with the c100 Mark II, on the Mark I they have versions with and without DPAF, so you have to make sure to check on that when you're buying one.
Hope that helps!
fantastic review! So well done, this helped me make my decision thanks, I'll be ordering my C100 MK2 today! Would love to see a tutorial on Shotgun Mic recording tutorial direct into the C100 Mark II (Rode NTG or the Sennheiser MKH-416) along with monitoring audio, have previously tried with some issues & your tutorials are always so easy to understand.
+verybloom Fantastic. It is a steal right now in my opinion with the $1,000 instant rebate, bringing it down to $4,500.
Good idea for a shotgun mic tutorial too. The main thing is to have a shock mount for the shotgun mic, a short, 1 foot-ish XLR cable, and plug in right into the camera. Hope that helps!
Hi, thanks for this review. I came across your review as I am doing a search for cameras to use for a documentary project at the end of this year in Africa.
My plan is to rent this camera or the first C100 with the dual pixel autofocus upgrade with a Canon XC10 and sony RX10 II (for 120 and 240fps Slow motion)
How is the picture quality and low light between this camera and the previous C100?
Like I said earlier it's for documentary shoot, so autofocus, continuous shooting, good to OK low light and good picture quality are my top priorities, is there any other camera you can recommend or a better option?
Low light capabilities are pretty similar to the Mark 1. The DPAF is great to have though.
Only other documentary style camera I would recommend would be the Sony FS5.
c100 or g7 which would you buy for recording lectures. The Camera would be any where between 12-30 feet away from the lecturer. Videos would be uploaded to youtube. Now I use a canon T5i rebel, but it has the cut off at 30 minutes and I have to sync with external audio. I would like to have an all in one unit.
Very informative video indeed. It clarified several things for me such as the lenses that can be used for face-tracking and auto-focusing.
Fantastic. Glad it was helpful.
Even in 2020 I still use this cinema camcorder! If you want to work quickly, with a crew or solo it only informs you more about making a scene or shooting a movie, it's the Swiss army knife camcorder, great quality and colour, makes you think creatively and effectively, it's got small file sizes and picture able to satisfy any client, not many desire or view at 2k let alone 4k++...Battery that lasts all day....cheap media that runs for hours, looks the part...It's the best budget film makers camcorder in my view and that's why I got one.
Hi Caleb, do you like the Canon C100 Mark II over the simplicity of the 80D or even the 5D Mark IV that is about to come out? also, what video camera did you use to shoot this video itself?
This was shot on a C100 Mark II. And yes, I always grab the c100 b/c of the extra features like waveform monitor, a better 4K sensor that downscales to a pretty 1080p readout, and more.
thx Caleb. I am looking at the C100 Mark II or the Sony A7rii for video. any thoughts on that?
Really useful and well made review, thanks!
+Default Name You're welcome. Happy to help. :)
What camera are you using to record this video? It is so sharp...
C100 II
I bought mine around the same time you did! Admittedly, I watched this just to hear someone else say good stuff about it, as I think it's great! Bummer about the limited AF lenses, but even still...Face recognition on a wide open lens??! That's crazytown.
What's it like in low lighting, night time?
It is decent. Not crazy good at high ISO like an a7S ii, but solid.
Your review videos are top notch! Subscribed
not sure if you still use the c100 ii, did you get a chance to try a EF-S lens like the 17-55mm? If so does it crop in? The sensor in this camera is only slightly larger then the APS-C so I was wondering how that worked? Haven't been able to find out how it handles EF-S lens and what the effect is.
There is about a 1.6 crop, but EF-S are made for cropped sensors, so that 17 becomes about a 25mm.
I see a lot of you are torn because of the 4k not being an option. I have a question for you all, what are the broadcasting standards? If it's 4k, then yeah, I think we all should aim for 4k but 4k work spaces are still new and developing. Remember when the 24p came out? Anyway, as a filmmaker, the goal is to get my projects on online distribution platforms and broadcast television. Therefore, we all should be shooting in or close to it. If the television hasn't then should we? Thoughts...
Great video, this is exactly the sort of info I want to know before spending what is, to me a not insignificant amount of money. Thanks!
+Dan The Doge You're welcome. This definitely wasn't and still isn't an insignificant amount of money to me either. Hence 20+ minutes talking about it. :)
Caleb - what's your feeling on the 24-105 f4 on the C100 Mk 2? A good single lens to work with most projects?
Yes. I have it on my c100 ii almost anytime I'm handheld or monopod. The image stabilization is key.
Thank you. Exactly what I needed to hear. BTW, I love this video and I rewatch it often.
If I want BOTH an external recorder for 422 pro res and a decent external monitor, which is the optimal Atomos offerings (i.e., functionality vs. cost) to get for the C100 Mk II? Thanks.
Will it face track with the new EF 24-105mm f/4 IS USM ii? I have a handful of lenses, the only one I have on the face tracking list is the 55-250 and wondering if I should pick up another from the list for weddings
A C100 MK3 with 4K 8 bit & or 10 bit would be perfect for me. We shoot all our interviews in 4K so we can crop in and out to help hide cuts and make it more interesting so it has become a necessity for us really for single camera interviews
Hi Caleb, have any sense to buy a Canon C100 Mark II in 2017?
I'm tired of using dsrl's for video, but I'm afraid the C100's could be old technology and Canon may launches a new model with 4K this year. As I usually use it for live events, I do not really need 4K, but I do not want to lose money investing in old equipment. Thanks!
+Matias Contursi Great Question. I still think it is a great camera, but I'd wait till April/NAB to see if a mark 3 comes out.
Thanks Caleb, I think it's a good idea, only that I will travel in March to USA and I wanted to take the opportunity. In the meantime I will try the Canon XC15, your video on the XC10 was very useful. Perhaps with the new improved audio will be a good complement to a future Mark III.
Great channel, congratulations!!
if I understand correctly during my research, nearly none of my EF Canon lenses (most of them L glass) will operate in face detection, only standard AF?
Nearly everybody is waiting for a major upgrade of the C100 in NAB, but I am currently more tempted by 1-inch cameras like the Sony NX100
I love your video, everything is so well said! I'm gonna hold for a while before buying!
Really really great overview - I am considering this and think I will be picking up now.
+Bill Nichols Fantastic. Glad I could help.
12:58 so there are only specfic lenses to use with this camera? So the c100 mark 1 can use any canon lenses?
You can use and third party lens designed for Canon's EF and EFS mounts on both the C100 and C100 mk2. I have several Sigma lenses which I find work well for me. The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 ART is my favourite.
thank u so much for take the time and do a deep review, great video, very informative, help me a lot... Waiting for more content.
+German Dohrmann You're welcome. I enjoy making in-depth videos like this. :)
Caleb - it's April 2017. Still recommend the camera? Thanks!
Yes. I'm about to buy a second one for B Cam actually. Until Canon announced a new entry level cinema EOS camera, this is my go to.
Thanks, Caleb! I appreciate your opinion. I'm about to pull the trigger thanks to you!
You will have no regrets.
Hey Caleb! I have a C100 II currently as a test (not purchased yet). Fast forward to the Sony Mirror less days of 2018, would you suggest this camera for wedding films and tapping into commercial work or not? I do have a Canon 5d IV, but just not sure how much better the video quality would be vs a Sony.
I still love this camera. I use both of mine all the time. For things like weddings and corporate videos that don’t need to be 4K I still think it is a great all in one option. Especially if you buy one used or refurbished.
Thanks Caleb! Yes, this is a used situation. They are asking 2500 for it actually. This would be my 1st cinema camera ever, so I am kind of overwhelmed. Do you recommend any videos/tutorials for understanding this camera, and also color grading C-Log?
C-log grading isn't too hard. I have a video on it. ruclips.net/video/gzN_aqfyp9o/видео.html
Just shoot with Video Assist on so you get a good preview. And test out the highlight clipping levels (I try not to have anything about 90 or 92 on the waveform).
Canon has a great video series on using the C100 II also. Here is one of the videos in the series: ruclips.net/video/bVIDmpeMK1o/видео.html
Hello Caleb,
Thinking to get a new cinema cam, A few of the review videos I've seen online hasn't really given me the confidence in making a firm decision, as they lack sharpness. But after watching your review I've gained back the confidence that I've lost.
What Lens did you shoot this review with?
Do you output HDMI to a SDI monitor? Or HDMI monitor?
The talking head part had a 85mm f1.2 on the C100 II.
I usually just use an HDMI monitor so I don't need to change the signal with an adapter.
@Caleb Wojcik Do you still recommend it in 2020? I am new to video, was doing photography before. But for me autofocus is a key!
Learn manual focus.
I am using c100 mark II and 5d mark iv and always feel C100 MARK ii has better quality than 5D mark iv for color grading even if I use same recording unit. (Atomos ninja assassin which has HDMI FHD 60p proress record)
I thought because c100 mark ii has c-log and dynamic range or super 35mm censer?? and 5d has digic 6+ and c100 has digic dv 4...
And you probably heard Canon just announced 5d mark iv will get c-log firmware upgrade.
Do you think if 5d mark IV has c-log, image quality same or much batter than c100 mark ii when i use Atomos ninja assassin which has HDMI FHD 60p proress record?
Thanks!
I've never been happy with 5D footage compared to the C100 II. I think it has more to do with the sensor being a 4K downscaled to 1080p/video only option on the C100. I think it has more to do with that than bitrates/processors. Just make sure to record in the same color space on both if possible (EOS Standard or Canon Log).
Oh wow so your not thrilled with the 5d mark 4, i've been freaking out comparing them back and forth rented both and still couldn't tell. The 5d on youtube videos looked better on the surface but if i really looked for the good c100 shorts and picked apart the 5d videos it didn't really seem a sure thing it was better. Also 4k was the pull point for me...why buy a 3 year old camera when the 5d can give me entry level 4k to match my xf400. although when i tried the c100, even in xf400 4k, it matched really well with c100 with little work. Although i'm curious your thoughts with clog if you feel the same. Do you feel the 5d mark 4 picture is inferior or just for color grading?
OH an you mention 60 p, i can't get a stright answer....can you record in 60p with audio as a format or is it just for special recording slow mo with no audio? can you shoot your shots in 60p internally and or externally?
Hello! We are wedding videographers and do a 3 camera shoot at the ceremony. We usually go two monopods up near bride and groom and one wide camera in the back. We also deal with a lot of low light or no light at all during the reception, relying on our LED lights on top of our cameras. Does anyone recommend either C100 mark 2 or Cannon 50d Mark 4?? Thanks!
If you strictly shoot video, and don't need the ability to shoot still photographs, I'd go with a C100 II all the way.
Caleb- I have my C100mk2 for a week or so. I can not for the life of me understand if my camera is defective or not. I have noise even in 850 in well lit environments, indoors and out. I have tried over 20 plus profiles and tweaked some of my own. Any advise besides sending it back for another one? Also, what camera did u use for this video and what settings? and CP used? and what codec did you use to upload to YT. Thanks. -John
+John Massaria The first thing I would do is black balance your camera. (ABB in the menus.) Turn your camera on and put it in the ISO setting you shoot at normally (850 for me) and wait 10 minutes. Then with the body cap on, run the ABB. That helps a lot.
I tend to see noise mostly in underexposed areas too, so filming in wide DR or Canon's cinema log helps with that a bit. Or overexpose a little bit then drop the black/shadow levels in post to almost crushed. Hope that helps!
I just learned these things a few months ago and it helped improve the quality of the image a lot.
Thanks for the video Caleb!!
Great review man! Thanks! How would you compare to the C300 (mark I) ? I'll be shooting some web commercials and I would like to know if the image quality is the same. What do you think?
They'd be pretty similar, if not almost the same.
thanks man
How long the battery life? Is it as long as the mark 1?
thank you for making this video
Is there a way to reassign the function dial on a C100 MKII? I almost never use iris to change exposure. Gain setting would be a much more useful function for this dial.
Great review!
Ok this question is at the beginning,but cutting to the chase ,how is the zoom?
last comment..promise..WDR does have some noise...lots less than most cameras I have used...but I set the noise reduction to 3 has recommended in some forums and that helped a lot..my main lens is a 18-135STM but the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 is fabulous! can't afford cinema lenses..
+Erick Perdomo I'm a fan of Wide DR also, as you don't need as much grading done to it. Noise reduction in camera is helpful too. Thanks for the tips!
Caleb hav eyou ever used any JVC video cameras in either form factors? Just curious to know what your opinion is on the C100 Mk 2 and some of the JVC 4K handheld and shoulder mounted form factor cameras.
Thanks!
+NORFIE123456 I have not. Sorry!
Crazy awesome info. Thank you
Gonna end up shooting a lot of weddings and live stuff in the near future, so a solid run n gun camera and quick turnaround is gonna be a must. I'm basically sold on this one. For 5k, it comes with a 24-105 on B&H. Buuuuut then theres the fs5 for a bit more but then once I have an equivalent zoom I'm looking at >6k (i have mostly primes but they're not ideal for events) which is really pushing my budget. Granted i probably wouldn't be using many of the other features (4k) but it would be slightly more future proof. So, should I grab the C100mkii for its color and versatility now or wait a few more months (and potentially miss out on more gigs) to wait for the fs5? I personally like the image of the c100 more than the fs5, but I also don't want to miss out on gigs because I don't have that 4k bullet point on my list of stuff when clients ask for a gear list.
If you're really worried about 4K than go FS5. No one needs 4K for events/weddings right now. Pretty much no one can playback in 4K anyway. You could always rent something if you need more than what the c100 mk ii has to offer. I think it is one of the best cameras on the market.
Awesome review! Thank you very much for this. Hoping to buy this in the (near of far) future :)
Thank You - Great Review - Much appreciated!
Solid review, thanks. Your saying "low light isn't the greatest". Most of the C100 II reviews out there reporting different experiences, just the opposite findings to yours. I've seen clips from the C100 II at ISO 102.400 with acceptable/usable noise. Which could be expected as the sensor has a pixel size of 6.4 micron, which is quite big.
+Wolfgang Ernst It depends on your expectations I guess. There is a lot of noise in the shadows even at the base ISO of 850. Usable, but no where need as clean as other cameras out there at base ISO. At high ISO I think it performs better than most though. I should have been more specific in the review. :)
thanks, Caleb, yes my expectations are high, especially on the low light side of the C100 II. If ISO 850 is "usable" only I wouldn't consider this cam at all. So far I've been renting the C100 II twice for daylight operation only, I found no issues at ISO 200 - 400 (of course not). The whole camera concept fits well in my on-man-band production scheme. Please have a look on this Video: youtubePOINTcom (followed by) "/watch?v=DuVT9MJrBvM"What do you think? Is there any trick? Is ISO 102400 a fake? I'm more than confused, because I trust your solid review findings.
+Wolfgang Ernst using a low ISO like 200 will give you less noise in the shadows on the c100 ii because it gives you more latitude and dynamic range into the shadows. Whereas 850 and up are optimized to get you more latitude into saving the highlights from being blown out.
By usable I mean it is solid and good. You're not going to get a noiseless image without a bigger sensor or more pixels packed in there.
I know this is an old vid and you may not be able to help me but, I'm not able to see any signal while going into the camera with a rhode smart lavalier or a movo vxr10. Top handle is off when i do this. Any ideas or tips?
Hello Caleb, what is the best configuration and more cinematography for the camera Canon C100 Mark II.?
Greetings from Colombia
+Jorge Luis Cely I film at 24fps with a shutter of 1/48 when I want a film look. Feel free to reply with any follow up questions.
Rumor has it, a new C100 will be announced this year. Possibly being able to shoot in 4k and other upgraded specs.
Humble Pie I hope so. i really like the footage of this camera but I keep hearing from industry people that everyone wants 4k footage to future proof their work.
Thanks--I had an a7R IV in my cart but nixed for the C100MK2. Cheers
Great video! I just ordered my C100 mark II a couple days ago. Since its release it has come down in price. I paid $4100 and it was bundled with the Atomos Ninja 2 Recorder/Monitor.
Now THAT WAS A DEAL ! Would you mind telling me where you purchased it from ? My email is santigrullon@me.com or just reply to this email if you can, thank you.
I purchased mine from B&H photo. www.bhphotovideo.com I believe this bundle is for a limited time only. You might want to act fast bro.
The actual total price is $4099.00 that's with free shipping and no tax.
Thank you ! Was just looking at it but sadly I have no lens so I would have to look into buying a lens thanks ill look at what would be my best option , appreciate it.
You're welcome bro!
I love this video. It validates my purchase. And to your credit, there have been many C100 videos after this one praising the merits of this camera.
Hi Caleb, thanks. Just stumbled across your useful channel. It was helpful to see the size of the C100 mk 2 on screen displays and the flexible positioning of the lcd. The available camera choices in this price range have got very confusing if starting out and it is very usefup to have someone cutting through the pro's and con's. Also a good idea to keep it simple - three good points, three not so good. Thanks again. Bob.
You're welcome Bob, thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for the excellent review.
Thank you so much for this review! really helped me out and very beneficial. One thing You forgot to mention, which I hear about the C100, is there is no capabilities in shooting in 50p, 60p, so no slow motion, unlike the Canon C100 Mark ii, Which really was a huge thing for me. But awesome video, Thanks again.
u have 60i in c100 mk1 which can be painfully converted into 60p
if i had a good budget what would of been a good lens for this camera ,i love this video and all your other work ,is it worth it to buy the ninja blade ?,will it improve video quality ?
It is hard to pick just one lens. My all-around is the 24-105 f4. Other lenses I use & recommend can be found here: www.DIYVideoGuy.com/lenses
And yes, the ninja blade will get you 4:2:2 color bit depth, which is helpful if you're going to grade the footage a bunch.
I have a 5D iii right now and im considering the c100 mkii but to be honest I dont see much of a difference in the dynamic range. What am I missing?
+Blake Bauer When you shoot in Camera Log you get a couple more stops of dynamic range.
I have an Atomos Ninja Flame. Having that would you still get the C100 Mark II or would you go with another brand of camera to shoot video
+raztechstudios Well, you won't use the 4K ability of the Ninja Flame, but the C100 Mark II is still a solid 1080p camera.
+Caleb Wojcik the C100 Mark II has a 4K sensor would it not allow the Atomos to record in 4K
raztechstudios No, it downscales to 1080p no matter what.
+Caleb Wojcik
ok I see. So that kind of changes my decision now. Thanks for all the info. Great videos by the way. Hope to see more.
Hi Caleb, I'm looking at getting one of these as i have a bag of L series lenses with my 1DS3 and 1D3, and it seems a steal at £3600 here in the U.K. but I'm hearing that at a C200 maybe in the pipeline from Canon, should I wait or get one of these at this price, HELP.
I'd wait till Cine Gear on June 2-3rd. That's what the rumor mills are saying at least.
Amazing video tutorial, thank you. I have moved to purchase the Mark II C100. You listed a few canon lens, I have a few pro canon lens, 85mm 1.2, 24-70 IIL and 135mm f2.8 II L, will these work with the c100 Mark II body! Ty!
i ordered the C100 II, yesterday € 4399,- include Ninja Star, CF Card Atoms 64 GB and Card Reader. I have the 5DIII ad a GH4 ad the C100II i bought about the Focussystem.
+Luis Messner You won't be disappointed. This will be a big upgrade.
Do you fill it is a really big issue having the 1.5x crop in the C100 compared to the fullframe sensor on the mkIII for filming? I am jumping from 70D/700D to C100 or maybe MKiii, but I honestly find to be a bit troublesome when you can't get a real wide view due to the crop. By the way, nice review, your channel deserve much more than just 4.7k subscribers :)
+Nicholas Rodriguez get a tokina 11-16mm, you won't need anything much wider unless you're going for fisheye...
+Nicholas Rodriguez It has been annoying for a while, even with having a 20mm or a 24mm, but I just picked up the 10-18mm EF-S and it is wider than I ever need. And it is cheap too. Also, if you're coming from the 70D, it has basically the same crop factor that you're used too.
Such a good review! Thank you
+Ladderwalker you're welcome!
Thank you for your in depth review.
You're welcome. :)
Hey Caleb. Great review. Your vid is still very relevant in 2019, as the C100 MkII still seems to be holding its own. Although discounted from years ago, the body is still going for $3,500, which is no small piece of change.. And while there are less expensive, more capable offerings, the $64,000 question is this: if you didn't need 4k workflow, would you still buy the Mark II today?
If I NEEDED 4K, the answer would have to be no, because it doesn't record in 4K. Although, the sensor is 4K downscaling to 1080p so for plenty of videos I have upscaled on export to 4K and I think it looks better than a lot of cameras that record in 4K on a tiny sensor.
@@CalebWojcik So, the answer is actually, YES, given you don't necessarily need to work in 4K. Personally, I love the camera. Another quick question: If you were going to go 4K, which camera would you lean toward? Would you stick with Canon?
Sorry, you’re right. I meant yes. ☺️
And I would get a c200 if I needed 4K.
Great Review.. .. What camera do you suggest for these type options and also shooting stills, such as modeling and weddings and sports.. Looking to get great video footage for fitness and dance .. and on the other hand take stills for other things.. people , nature etc.. thanks..
+Geaux Hood I think the best hybrid camera on the market right now is the Sony a7r ii.
Thank you
Caleb this was very helpful as I kept looking at the C100 but wan't quite sure. Thank you.
You're welcome William. :) Glad to help.
This looks like a great camera for my needs and budget. But I feel that the A7s can give me more bang for the buck. It has Slog2 and 422 on the HDMI, and if I want to go 4k I could buy an Atomos down the road. Not to mention the low light. Do you think these cameras are comparable in any way?
I'd say yes, you can get a better image quality with an a7 series camera and the proper accessories for recording 422 in 4K.
And as I am most likely switching Sony, I completely see your point. Depending on what kind of filming you do though, the ergonomics of this camera and all of the physical buttons/features it has is great. So is an FS5.
Thanks for the video, and YES, I watched to the end ...LOL I'm really thinking about buying this camera, but as you mentioned in your video, I'll better check out other cameras before I take the final decision. Thanks again !
That's awesome! I watch entire camera reviews before buying too. ;)
Definitely try to rent or borrow one of each camera you're considering and go from there!
Caleb Wojcik
Sure, I will !
I wish I would know where to rent one. I don't think someone would barrow a camera like that one... :D
Btw, what camera and software did you use for recording and editing this video? Pretty good quality...
***** When making this I filmed with a C100 Mark II or 5DM3's and edit in Premiere.
You can rent this camera at LensProToGo or BorrowLenses.
thanks for sharing what are u using to rotate the camera 59 seconds into your video, I've been looking for a rotating platform
Thank you
+Bobby Schandra just spinning it on top of a tripod.
Is there an app to download to your iPad/iPhone to setup the remote access to Ci00 MkII?
No, you have to use a web browser. So safari or chrome is how.
Great review! Thanks. Curious...are you still shooting on the c100 mkii? I bought a mk1 a few months ago and I love it. Thinking about selling my a6300 and investing in a GH5 as a 2nd cam. the Gh5 is awesome btw.
+Abu Bah Yes, I still own and film on 2 of them.
Really helpful review, thank you 👍🏻😀
You're welcome!
Nice review, thanks!
+Roar Tiger You're welcome. :)
great review my friend,I've just started to use video cameras and gone into the deep end a little and got this camera without knowing to much about filming,I notice when I go to edit the colours are very dull,do you have any info or maybe a setting that I need to adjust my friend?
+Mark Zola81 I would double check which picture profile you are recording in. If you are filming using Wide DR or Cinema Log, you'll need to do color grading to the footage to increase the highlights, lower the shadows, and sometimes add saturation. Hope that helps!
+Caleb Wojcik thankyou my friend,I'll have a look thanks
Caleb, Thanks for this review! Have you ever tried editing the settings of one of the internal picture profiles? I notice there is a noise reduction switch in the PP settings, have you ever tried using it? If so, at what strength setting? Thanks!!
I have not. I use the defaults.
Very nice breakdown as I'm torn between getting a pro 4K (Perhaps Canon or Panasonic) Camcorder or opting for the much bigger sensor for better low-light and cinematic-type look when I need it. I do weddings and documentaries mostly when I do video. Been a pro-photogapher for years.
Caleb; Thoughts, suggestions??? My primary photo is 7D Mark II have some Canon glass but currently only one L lens.
Hi. Great video. If I get C100 and buy Dual Pixel CMOS for 3000 instead of getting C100 Mark II for 4000. Will I loose too much or is this a good deal?
There are quite a few differences between a c100 mark 1 and mark 2. This video breaks it down well. ruclips.net/video/irKoB6HdUZg/видео.html
I also discuss the differences between the mark 1 & 2 at 15:12 in this video.
thanks
Awesome review.. Thanks!!
+Benjamin Fredette You're welcome Benjamin.