First off, great video. I've had my C100 mkii for about the same amount of time as yourself and I love it still. Second, on the frame rate rigmarole - you can set a custom button to go directly to the Bit Rate menu, which will make it 3 clicks to change your frame rate instead of a dozen or so. Here's how to do it: 1. Go to Menu > Spanner icon > Assignable buttons 2. Select a button (I use button 1, aka the rewind button on the back) 3. Scroll to the bottom and select "User Setting" (the menu will turn blue - this just means it's now recording your input) 4. Go to the Spanner icon > MP4 > Bit Rate/Resolution 5. You will now see the words "*MP4 - Bit Rate/Resolution" next to the button number in the list 6. Exit the menu and test the button
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
@@ginger_dog Oh wow, I had no idea you could do this, that’s awesome. I’ve actually switched to the C300mkII and have kinda fallen in love with c-log2. I don’t think I could go back to clog1 now.
@@Chase-Video That's a sweet camera. I have one right now, but I'm selling it because it's more than I need honestly. I like both cameras in so many ways. Such a hard choice. If I get into documentary filmmaking or higher end projects, I'm definitely going C300 Mkii or Mkiii.
Hi! Thanks for great video! C100mkii can recognize faces, but this feature is only for some STM lenses. I use 10-18 and 18-135 and faces are detected not only in the centre of the frame. So maybe it will help you. If there was Magic Lantern for c100, imo this would be a beast camera for a lot of years.
Oooh! Thank you Andrei. Good to know. Obviously, I don't have the compatible lenses. Have you found the face tracking on those lenses to be reliable? That really would give this camera a lot more mileage.
@@ginger_dog It is reliable if you shoot not under minimal focus distance of the lens:) It depends, but I often use it. More over, you can set AF mode not only "Face only", but also combine center focused and face recognition. It finds faces in about 90% of the frame. So if there is no face or it was lost by camera, AF focuses in the center of the frame immediately. But I work only on STM lenses, I have any USM, so can't say anything about them except that they do not support face AF and auto iris.
@@andreiipoliakov Really good to know. Thank you for your feedback. Adds great value to me and anyone else watching this video. Really appreciate your input.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
I also made 6 figures last year with he C100mkII what a great camera. I just bought a C70, I'm hoping it will last as long as the C100, but we will see.
Way to go! Good for you. I'd recommend still shooting long form event content on the C100 Mkii but everything else on your new C70. You'll have to tell me how you like the C70. I've been eyeing it.
@@ginger_dog So far I love it. I had some clients asking for 4k footage so I had to upgrade to something, but also i was able to book some really cool stuff that I start shooting tomorrow because I had better capabilities. It's nice to having cameras with complimentary sensors and color science.
@@nerdynicknacksandgeekygear8682 Oh, that's really awesome! Good for you. So for the shoot tomorrow how do you use the C100 Mkii and C70? Is the 70 or A cam and the 100 B cam? The 70 gimbal, 100 tripod or handheld?
@@ginger_dog The C70 was A cam and C100mk 2 was B Cam. All interviews are done on the C70 but i also filmed it on the C100 as a back up for redundancy at a longer focal length. Then because the other half of the shoot was a Meeting i got a wide of the whole thing with the C100 and had the C70 on a shoulder rig moving around the room for close-ups.
If you register those options for slow motion and frame rates to your favorites menu you can make it all happen super quick. I usually don't mess with the custom menus but on this one.. It really speeds everything up.
Thank you Vincent. That's a good workaround as well. Also check out Jordan Chase's comment I pinned. He has a great suggestion for a super quick way to access this setting.
@@vincentduke7212 Ha ha! I get that. I do wish Canon and other camera companies made dedicated buttons to changing frame rates. I think most videographers regularly change this and it would be nice to upgrade it to a dedicated button on most cameras.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Awesome video! I have watched and reviewed this video several times and tried my best to look at other cinema cameras. I always came back to the Canon C100 MKII. For what my needs are it fits perfectly. Thank you for a very informative video. I ordered my C100 with a pelican case and it should arrive in a couple of days.
That is so awesome! I'm really excited for you. I will probably be doing some more deep dives into this camera soon, but keep me posted on how you like your new camera, what issues you come across, and what you are able to create with it. Congratulations on your purchase. That's always exciting.
@@ginger_dog ruclips.net/video/qzruW6EqA14/видео.html First thing I filmed for RUclips as there were no videos for this model AMG brake rotors. Filmed on a Kodak Z980 which is an old camera. Pardon the editing skills of this old man. Trying to find time to finish my parents project but I did get them filmed using my C100 MKII, 90, Atomos Ninja & Shogun monitors. I’m glad I filmed on two cameras because I was slightly out of focus during one round of filming my friends for folks. My B camera captured the entire shoot perfectly.
@@lb7144 Awesome. Yes, I have noticed that when I rely on auto focus on the C100 Mkii, it's just slightly out of focus. I generally have been using an external monitor to punch in 4-8x and manually focusing to really get crisp focus in interviews. Looking forward to seeing your work.
@@ginger_dog I was using that old Kodak camera to document my changing those brakes & rotors. I’ve been filming my Sunday School lessons on the C100 MKII. The focus has stayed dead on for the most part. Well, locked in focus considering I’m seated in a chair and trying not to move very much. I am starting to save up for a C200 or C70. I like the looks and ruggedness of the C200 and it just meets my humble needs. I’m not trying to be a pro.
@@lb7144 Ha ha. Well, that helps with focus. You might look into a C300 Mkii as well. It might have some better recording modes for you than the C200 but be less expensive than the C70.
Excellent review and commentary. I too am part of the C100 M2 cult and you nailed all the key points-good and bad. Yes C100 can do some face recognition, but it's so pathetic it's not even worth mentioning. Seems like the lack of higher ND is your main gripe, but for me I really, really wish the focus point could be moved by the joystick to any part of the frame. I also don't see any reason why Canon couldn't let you record 4K externally at least, but I'm sure they didn't want to cannibalize their higher-end camera sales. Yes the codec is mediocre, but the files grade good and are TINY! I doubt I'll sell mine even when I upgrade because the camera is such a reliable workhorse and great for long events like presentations and ceremonies. Excellent battery life and I use the EVF a lot. I'll wager to say this camera will be remembered fondly twenty years from now - just a solid, functional camera that built a lot of loyalty in its users for very good reasons. check out my review ruclips.net/video/esyJkKmcW6k/видео.html
You make very good points. File size for what you get in post is unbelievable. Definitely the camera of choice in my book for events because of the mbps, battery life, and audio abilities. That is a puzzle about the lack of 4K external recording, but I bet you are right as to the reasons. You don't see a lot of people raving about it online, but it is a workhorse that many are getting great ROI out of.
@@ginger_dog I bought mine in 2019 with some reservations because of 4K being the standard now, but having used one at work for 3 years I was well familiar with the good and bad. Again, when it comes to gear, reliability is huge in my book, and the C100 is well known for just delivering good footage consistently for long-coverage events - just a functional workhorse! FYI when I output my C100 footage in Premiere I up the H.264 export to 20Mbps instead of the default 10Mbps - helps to control the 8bit deficiencies, especially in the shadows a little better without increasing exported file size too much.
nice review mate.. couple of things that were wrong though; the slow motion there is a quick selection its called s&f in the menu, also autofocus does have face tracking, some of the ef-s stm lenses allow the c100 m2 to have face tracking. my 18-135 efs stm lens is one of them.
Thank you Elite Kumite Australia! I have not experimented with the s&f in the menu. How does it work? Does it shoot true 60p? Jordan Chase left a comment that I pinned to the top of this video about how to program quick access to changing the fps. You are correct about the lenses too. To my knowledge now, there are only a handful of lenses that are compatible with the face tracking, none of which I own which is why I assumed the camera didn't support it. It doesn't seem like they are super common lenses that everyone has in their kit, but I could be mistaken on that too. I use the Sigma 18-35 art lens and Sigma 24-70.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Tripods are one of the more important non-sexy pieces of gear one should invest in. I only have experience with one tripod rated for a camera of that size and I usually only like to recommend gear I have used. Personally, here's what I'd recommend. My own experience and a budget option is Sanford & Davis Provista 7518B: ebay.us/BlLsfY My biggest complaint is the mount isn't the best and the legs are a bit of a pain to use. It's cheap but inconvenient. This looks like a solid convenient budget option SmallRig AD-100 FreeBlazer: www.adorama.com/sr3989.html Your top quality fairly reasonably priced option would be Sachtler Ace XL 75mm Fluid Head with flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod: www.adorama.com/sc1017msl.html
About the AF, for photography, third party lenses are known to have troubles on Canon bodies. That is the major hurdle to buy third party lenses, unless manual focus is the way to go or lower af performance is acceptable.
@@ginger_dog single af was mature in around 2010 when taking still photos. video requires af servo, much harder, canon's dpaf is a game changer, still there is room for improvement, may need another three generation to mature totally.
Greetings, Great information on your Videos..... What all around Canon EF zoom lens would you recommend for shooting with this model Canon camera, and would a Sigma lens work, looking for something that would work for studio and run & gun/Doc, work........Thanks Alex....
So glad it was helpful to you. I use the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 probably 85% of the time. One of the best lenses ever made for cropped sensors. You can get it here: www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-35mm-F1-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B00DBL0NLQ?crid=CBSOAB29ASBV&keywords=sigma%2B18-35mm%2Bf1.8%2Bcanon&qid=1699473705&sprefix=sigma%2B18-35%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=gingerdog-20&linkId=f60ce406af2d2a960fcd4851e8325194&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl My second lens that I use for pretty much everything else is the Sigma 24-70mm f 2.8. You can pick it up here: www.amazon.com/Sigma-24-70mm-2-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B002NLHXQ8?crid=3QV6Z0HXDNR0V&keywords=sigma%2B24-70mm%2Bf2.8%2Bdghsm%2Bef&qid=1699474395&sprefix=sigma%2B24-70mm%2Bf2.8%2Bdghsm%2Bef%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=gingerdog-20&linkId=4bcb4afe8c1e2d2799cb54c547675c25&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Absolutely! It's in the works. It will be a little while before I can get another out, because they take more time to build, but I have ideas for at least three more that I will be working on over the winter/spring.
@@ginger_dog Good. Glad to hear it. I have one of these myself. How about doing one on post production, applying several different LUTs to some footage?
I'm thinking about and working toward some videos on your request here. Thank you for asking. They will be coming within the next few months. In the mean time, since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
@@JusstSolo My pleasure. That's what I'm here for. Over the next several months I will be developing specific content relating to the C100 Mkii. Can't guarantee it for every week, but I do have some exciting stuff coming up, Lord willing. Thank you for your encouragement.
I don't use the autofocus specifically because of it's poor quality. Instead I changed button 7 on the handle to engage the lock focus, center on my subject, push the button, get focus, then get to filming.
Yeah, the autofocus is one of its biggest pitfalls. I don't think I've ever tried the lock focus. I assume you can't do this while the camera is recording, only between takes? I've never tried that feature.
@@ginger_dog no you can use it while recording, I also use it to pull off a rack focus from time to time. I'll also just hold down the button so that it's a "continuous autofocus" if my subject is in the middle, but it's usually only an issue if I'm shooting really wide open. I do it though because I know that my focus won't randomly change during my shot.
Good afternoon, dear friend! I really like your review, many thanks to you for the source material from the c300 camera! And can you throw me a couple of files with 100?) I only have enough money for it. I want to see before I buy! Thank you very much!!
My pleasure. Glad it is helpful. The two files that begin with MVI_ that are in that folder are the C100 files. It's a fantastic camera and I think you will love it. I have fallen in love with it again even after trying out the C300 for some time. Let me know if you have questions when you get yours!
If you do decide to pick one up, I'm not sure where you plan on purchasing, but if you use eBay, please consider using this affiliate link: ebay.us/L4bLBf If you have another place in mind, that is great.
New subscriber here. I'd like 24fps but don't recognize the language for that. Newbie here so all the abbreviations and language is new to me. Just bought a used c100ii, no manual, and trying to figure it out. Also, working with imovie for now id like to shoot with as little color grading as possible. So how do I get to the picture profile menu? Don't see those words (language). Im only doing sit down testimony interviews. RUclips is my only help! Thank you! Would love to sit down with a knowledgeable person for an afternoon.
Hey Rick, thank you so much for subscribing. Would be glad to help you. So to shoot in 24fps, hit the menu button and scroll to the bottom to the wrench icon which is your Other Functions menu. First make sure that your Movie Format is MP4. If it says AVCHD, you'll need to select that and change it to MP4. Then continue to scroll down and select the MP4 option that has the arrow pointing right indicating there are more options within this menu. This will lead you to a short two item menu. Bit Rate/Resolution should be 24 Mbps 1920x1080. If it's not this, you will want to select this option and scroll to the 24 Mbps option. Next, come out of this menu and select the Frame Rate menu below it. Here you will have two options. In your case, since you want to shoot 24fps, you will choose the 23.98P option. Hope that helps. If you run into more issues, don't hesitate to reach out. Would be glad to answer any questions.
To minimize color grading, hit your menu button again and this time select the first menu identified by the video camera icon. This is your Camera Setup menu. Scroll almost all the way down to where you see CP CINEMA Locked and make sure that is off. That will give you a slightly higher contrast image that should need less grading. Another helpful thing you can do is hit your menu button and go four menus down to the OLED/VF Setup menu identified by the shiny screen icon. Five items down you will see the View Assist. option. Make sure that is On. This will make the image on your LCD screen fairly close to the one you will get on the actual footage when you load it into iMovie. The LCD screen isn't out of this world accurate, but having that View Assist. On gets it close.
Definitely something with super fast autofocus capabilities unless you shoot closed down aperture. Closed down aperture will give you wide depth of field but when indoors, exposure could be tricky. Fast reliable autofocus would allow you to close down aperture and still get great footage. The C70 would be a good option for autofocus, otherwise, if you can shoot at f6 or f8 then the C100 mkii would be awesome.
What do you mean by splitting mp4 files? Are you filming one long take and it's creating multiple mp4 files of that take? If so, it's because it has a file size cap for how big of a file it can create. You aren't loosing any moments in your recording, it's just the camera can only handle creating files up to a certain size. Once it hits that ceiling, it starts a new file without missing a frame. If this isn't what you are describing, please specify.
I have a question about using this camera in low light situations. I was doing professional filming at a venue with subdued lighting (spotlights on the ceiling) and no extra lights. I found I had to raise my ISO to 12800 just to achieve correct exposure. My lens was an f4.5 - 5.6 zoom. The footage has some noise. Is there any way to avoid such a high ISO without using extra lighting?
If you can get a lens with a faster aperture, that would be my first recommendation. Find the focal length you need for the venue and see if there is a prime lens that gets you better f/stop.
@@ginger_dog OK, thanks. Have you ever had to use high ISO when filming an event indoors? What is the highest ISO you would go to, without worrying if it will degrade the video?
@@johnchoice1371 Good question. I rarely change the ISO from the native when filming with this camera. I've not done it nearly enough to be able to answer you with confidence. You'll have to experiment and see when it breaks down.
@@ginger_dog OK. Thanks for your reply. I have a fast prime lens, but the problem is I generally need the versatility of the zoom and I don't have time to change lenses when filming live events. I might try using a slower shutter speed, see how that helps.
Well, ironically, I'm shooting a 1 man band documentary on this camera and so far it's really worked well. If you are getting any moving camera b-roll I would recommend a gimbal. Otherwise, shoot tripod or hold the camera really still for some nice formal composition shots. This camera travels and handles well and I've been impressed with its documentary capabilities. Top handle allows for lav and shotgun microphone audio with full size XLR which is essential in documentary filmmaking.
First off, great video. I've had my C100 mkii for about the same amount of time as yourself and I love it still.
Second, on the frame rate rigmarole - you can set a custom button to go directly to the Bit Rate menu, which will make it 3 clicks to change your frame rate instead of a dozen or so. Here's how to do it:
1. Go to Menu > Spanner icon > Assignable buttons
2. Select a button (I use button 1, aka the rewind button on the back)
3. Scroll to the bottom and select "User Setting" (the menu will turn blue - this just means it's now recording your input)
4. Go to the Spanner icon > MP4 > Bit Rate/Resolution
5. You will now see the words "*MP4 - Bit Rate/Resolution" next to the button number in the list
6. Exit the menu and test the button
DUDE!!!!!! You are a life saver!!! I love it. Thank you so much. I just did it and that saves sooooo much. You da bomb.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
@@ginger_dog Oh wow, I had no idea you could do this, that’s awesome. I’ve actually switched to the C300mkII and have kinda fallen in love with c-log2. I don’t think I could go back to clog1 now.
@@Chase-Video That's a sweet camera. I have one right now, but I'm selling it because it's more than I need honestly. I like both cameras in so many ways. Such a hard choice. If I get into documentary filmmaking or higher end projects, I'm definitely going C300 Mkii or Mkiii.
Hi! Thanks for great video! C100mkii can recognize faces, but this feature is only for some STM lenses. I use 10-18 and 18-135 and faces are detected not only in the centre of the frame. So maybe it will help you. If there was Magic Lantern for c100, imo this would be a beast camera for a lot of years.
Oooh! Thank you Andrei. Good to know. Obviously, I don't have the compatible lenses. Have you found the face tracking on those lenses to be reliable? That really would give this camera a lot more mileage.
@@ginger_dog It is reliable if you shoot not under minimal focus distance of the lens:)
It depends, but I often use it. More over, you can set AF mode not only "Face only", but also combine center focused and face recognition. It finds faces in about 90% of the frame. So if there is no face or it was lost by camera, AF focuses in the center of the frame immediately.
But I work only on STM lenses, I have any USM, so can't say anything about them except that they do not support face AF and auto iris.
@@andreiipoliakov Really good to know. Thank you for your feedback. Adds great value to me and anyone else watching this video. Really appreciate your input.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Thanks the tips. Good camera.
I also made 6 figures last year with he C100mkII what a great camera. I just bought a C70, I'm hoping it will last as long as the C100, but we will see.
Way to go! Good for you. I'd recommend still shooting long form event content on the C100 Mkii but everything else on your new C70. You'll have to tell me how you like the C70. I've been eyeing it.
@@ginger_dog So far I love it. I had some clients asking for 4k footage so I had to upgrade to something, but also i was able to book some really cool stuff that I start shooting tomorrow because I had better capabilities. It's nice to having cameras with complimentary sensors and color science.
@@nerdynicknacksandgeekygear8682 Oh, that's really awesome! Good for you. So for the shoot tomorrow how do you use the C100 Mkii and C70? Is the 70 or A cam and the 100 B cam? The 70 gimbal, 100 tripod or handheld?
@@ginger_dog The C70 was A cam and C100mk 2 was B Cam. All interviews are done on the C70 but i also filmed it on the C100 as a back up for redundancy at a longer focal length.
Then because the other half of the shoot was a Meeting i got a wide of the whole thing with the C100 and had the C70 on a shoulder rig moving around the room for close-ups.
If you register those options for slow motion and frame rates to your favorites menu you can make it all happen super quick. I usually don't mess with the custom menus but on this one.. It really speeds everything up.
Thank you Vincent. That's a good workaround as well. Also check out Jordan Chase's comment I pinned. He has a great suggestion for a super quick way to access this setting.
@@ginger_dog anytime :) Also love Jordan's solution. I just personally like the label of buttons to match the function =/ mental block i think lol.
@@vincentduke7212 Ha ha! I get that. I do wish Canon and other camera companies made dedicated buttons to changing frame rates. I think most videographers regularly change this and it would be nice to upgrade it to a dedicated button on most cameras.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Awesome video! I have watched and reviewed this video several times and tried my best to look at other cinema cameras. I always came back to the Canon C100 MKII. For what my needs are it fits perfectly. Thank you for a very informative video. I ordered my C100 with a pelican case and it should arrive in a couple of days.
That is so awesome! I'm really excited for you. I will probably be doing some more deep dives into this camera soon, but keep me posted on how you like your new camera, what issues you come across, and what you are able to create with it. Congratulations on your purchase. That's always exciting.
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First thing I filmed for RUclips as there were no videos for this model AMG brake rotors. Filmed on a Kodak Z980 which is an old camera. Pardon the editing skills of this old man.
Trying to find time to finish my parents project but I did get them filmed using my C100 MKII, 90, Atomos Ninja & Shogun monitors. I’m glad I filmed on two cameras because I was slightly out of focus during one round of filming my friends for folks. My B camera captured the entire shoot perfectly.
@@lb7144 Awesome. Yes, I have noticed that when I rely on auto focus on the C100 Mkii, it's just slightly out of focus. I generally have been using an external monitor to punch in 4-8x and manually focusing to really get crisp focus in interviews. Looking forward to seeing your work.
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I was using that old Kodak camera to document my changing those brakes & rotors. I’ve been filming my Sunday School lessons on the C100 MKII. The focus has stayed dead on for the most part. Well, locked in focus considering I’m seated in a chair and trying not to move very much. I am starting to save up for a C200 or C70. I like the looks and ruggedness of the C200 and it just meets my humble needs. I’m not trying to be a pro.
@@lb7144 Ha ha. Well, that helps with focus. You might look into a C300 Mkii as well. It might have some better recording modes for you than the C200 but be less expensive than the C70.
Excellent review and commentary. I too am part of the C100 M2 cult and you nailed all the key points-good and bad. Yes C100 can do some face recognition, but it's so pathetic it's not even worth mentioning. Seems like the lack of higher ND is your main gripe, but for me I really, really wish the focus point could be moved by the joystick to any part of the frame. I also don't see any reason why Canon couldn't let you record 4K externally at least, but I'm sure they didn't want to cannibalize their higher-end camera sales. Yes the codec is mediocre, but the files grade good and are TINY! I doubt I'll sell mine even when I upgrade because the camera is such a reliable workhorse and great for long events like presentations and ceremonies. Excellent battery life and I use the EVF a lot. I'll wager to say this camera will be remembered fondly twenty years from now - just a solid, functional camera that built a lot of loyalty in its users for very good reasons. check out my review ruclips.net/video/esyJkKmcW6k/видео.html
You make very good points. File size for what you get in post is unbelievable. Definitely the camera of choice in my book for events because of the mbps, battery life, and audio abilities. That is a puzzle about the lack of 4K external recording, but I bet you are right as to the reasons. You don't see a lot of people raving about it online, but it is a workhorse that many are getting great ROI out of.
@@ginger_dog I bought mine in 2019 with some reservations because of 4K being the standard now, but having used one at work for 3 years I was well familiar with the good and bad. Again, when it comes to gear, reliability is huge in my book, and the C100 is well known for just delivering good footage consistently for long-coverage events - just a functional workhorse! FYI when I output my C100 footage in Premiere I up the H.264 export to 20Mbps instead of the default 10Mbps - helps to control the 8bit deficiencies, especially in the shadows a little better without increasing exported file size too much.
@@Sutterjack Thanks for the export tip. I'll have to double check the settings I use.
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Aww, wow, thank you Bro. You are so encouraging.
nice review mate.. couple of things that were wrong though; the slow motion there is a quick selection its called s&f in the menu, also autofocus does have face tracking, some of the ef-s stm lenses allow the c100 m2 to have face tracking. my 18-135 efs stm lens is one of them.
Thank you Elite Kumite Australia! I have not experimented with the s&f in the menu. How does it work? Does it shoot true 60p? Jordan Chase left a comment that I pinned to the top of this video about how to program quick access to changing the fps.
You are correct about the lenses too. To my knowledge now, there are only a handful of lenses that are compatible with the face tracking, none of which I own which is why I assumed the camera didn't support it. It doesn't seem like they are super common lenses that everyone has in their kit, but I could be mistaken on that too. I use the Sigma 18-35 art lens and Sigma 24-70.
@@ginger_dog i think this is it ruclips.net/video/4MelKHfL3ss/видео.html
Impressive, good job man, wich lens you used for the shot from 3:03 ?
Thank you so much. Sigma 18-35 ART f 1.8. I shoot probably 90% of my stuff on that lens.
New subscriber here.
Getting this bad boy with 18-135 with 3 batteries for 1k tom.
Can't wait!
Dude! What a steal!!!! That's awesome. You're going to love the investment. Thanks so much for subscribing.
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
Hi there! I bought the C200 recently, and I was wondering what kind of tripod you'd recommend, since it's really big on my photo tripod. Thanks!
Tripods are one of the more important non-sexy pieces of gear one should invest in. I only have experience with one tripod rated for a camera of that size and I usually only like to recommend gear I have used.
Personally, here's what I'd recommend.
My own experience and a budget option is Sanford & Davis Provista 7518B: ebay.us/BlLsfY My biggest complaint is the mount isn't the best and the legs are a bit of a pain to use. It's cheap but inconvenient.
This looks like a solid convenient budget option SmallRig AD-100 FreeBlazer:
www.adorama.com/sr3989.html
Your top quality fairly reasonably priced option would be Sachtler Ace XL 75mm Fluid Head with flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod:
www.adorama.com/sc1017msl.html
About the AF, for photography, third party lenses are known to have troubles on Canon bodies. That is the major hurdle to buy third party lenses, unless manual focus is the way to go or lower af performance is acceptable.
And honestly, autofocus hasn't gotten truly reliable for any camera manufacture until the last couple of years so.....
@@ginger_dog single af was mature in around 2010 when taking still photos. video requires af servo, much harder, canon's dpaf is a game changer, still there is room for improvement, may need another three generation to mature totally.
@@testingtesting58715 Yes, video AF is for sure much harder. Honestly impressive how far it's come lately.
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Thank you so much Sean! Glad you enjoyed it.
Greetings, Great information on your Videos..... What all around Canon EF zoom lens would you recommend for shooting with this model Canon camera, and would a Sigma lens work, looking for something that would work for studio and run & gun/Doc, work........Thanks Alex....
So glad it was helpful to you.
I use the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 probably 85% of the time. One of the best lenses ever made for cropped sensors. You can get it here: www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-35mm-F1-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B00DBL0NLQ?crid=CBSOAB29ASBV&keywords=sigma%2B18-35mm%2Bf1.8%2Bcanon&qid=1699473705&sprefix=sigma%2B18-35%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=gingerdog-20&linkId=f60ce406af2d2a960fcd4851e8325194&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
My second lens that I use for pretty much everything else is the Sigma 24-70mm f 2.8. You can pick it up here: www.amazon.com/Sigma-24-70mm-2-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B002NLHXQ8?crid=3QV6Z0HXDNR0V&keywords=sigma%2B24-70mm%2Bf2.8%2Bdghsm%2Bef&qid=1699474395&sprefix=sigma%2B24-70mm%2Bf2.8%2Bdghsm%2Bef%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=gingerdog-20&linkId=4bcb4afe8c1e2d2799cb54c547675c25&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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Could you do some more videos on the Canon C100 Mk II? How to get the best out of it to make footage look cinematic etc.
Absolutely! It's in the works. It will be a little while before I can get another out, because they take more time to build, but I have ideas for at least three more that I will be working on over the winter/spring.
@@ginger_dog Good. Glad to hear it. I have one of these myself. How about doing one on post production, applying several different LUTs to some footage?
I like it. I'll add it to my list. Thank you.
I'm thinking about and working toward some videos on your request here. Thank you for asking. They will be coming within the next few months. In the mean time, since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
so good! thanks.
So glad it was helpful. Thank you very much.
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My pleasure. Glad it was helpful. Thank YOU!
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My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
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Have this camara for almost 6 years, I want to upgrade but so far I havent find one that can beat the file size.
Honestly, I don't know that you will. That's one of this camera's biggest strengths!
Since you love the C100 Mkii, I thought you would be excited about this discovery I just made. Figured out how to get 10-Bit color with this camera. You may have already done it, but check it out here: ruclips.net/video/5iQdsY2d1Qw/видео.html
@@ginger_dog Wow! thanks for sharing , the fact you take your time after 2 months very cool from you. ✨🙏🏽
@@JusstSolo My pleasure. That's what I'm here for. Over the next several months I will be developing specific content relating to the C100 Mkii. Can't guarantee it for every week, but I do have some exciting stuff coming up, Lord willing. Thank you for your encouragement.
I don't use the autofocus specifically because of it's poor quality. Instead I changed button 7 on the handle to engage the lock focus, center on my subject, push the button, get focus, then get to filming.
Yeah, the autofocus is one of its biggest pitfalls. I don't think I've ever tried the lock focus. I assume you can't do this while the camera is recording, only between takes? I've never tried that feature.
@@ginger_dog no you can use it while recording, I also use it to pull off a rack focus from time to time. I'll also just hold down the button so that it's a "continuous autofocus" if my subject is in the middle, but it's usually only an issue if I'm shooting really wide open. I do it though because I know that my focus won't randomly change during my shot.
@@danielward286 That's kinda brilliant actually! I love it.
I did the same as you. The only thing I found is that if you are using a zoom lens, somehow this can upset the focus, even if it's locked.
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You're welcome!
Good afternoon, dear friend! I really like your review, many thanks to you for the source material from the c300 camera! And can you throw me a couple of files with 100?) I only have enough money for it. I want to see before I buy! Thank you very much!!
My pleasure. Glad it is helpful. The two files that begin with MVI_ that are in that folder are the C100 files. It's a fantastic camera and I think you will love it. I have fallen in love with it again even after trying out the C300 for some time. Let me know if you have questions when you get yours!
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If you have another place in mind, that is great.
New subscriber here. I'd like 24fps but don't recognize the language for that. Newbie here so all the abbreviations and language is new to me. Just bought a used c100ii, no manual, and trying to figure it out.
Also, working with imovie for now id like to shoot with as little color grading as possible. So how do I get to the picture profile menu? Don't see those words (language).
Im only doing sit down testimony interviews.
RUclips is my only help! Thank you! Would love to sit down with a knowledgeable person for an afternoon.
Hey Rick, thank you so much for subscribing. Would be glad to help you. So to shoot in 24fps, hit the menu button and scroll to the bottom to the wrench icon which is your Other Functions menu.
First make sure that your Movie Format is MP4. If it says AVCHD, you'll need to select that and change it to MP4. Then continue to scroll down and select the MP4 option that has the arrow pointing right indicating there are more options within this menu.
This will lead you to a short two item menu. Bit Rate/Resolution should be 24 Mbps 1920x1080. If it's not this, you will want to select this option and scroll to the 24 Mbps option. Next, come out of this menu and select the Frame Rate menu below it. Here you will have two options. In your case, since you want to shoot 24fps, you will choose the 23.98P option.
Hope that helps. If you run into more issues, don't hesitate to reach out. Would be glad to answer any questions.
To minimize color grading, hit your menu button again and this time select the first menu identified by the video camera icon. This is your Camera Setup menu. Scroll almost all the way down to where you see CP CINEMA Locked and make sure that is off. That will give you a slightly higher contrast image that should need less grading.
Another helpful thing you can do is hit your menu button and go four menus down to the OLED/VF Setup menu identified by the shiny screen icon. Five items down you will see the View Assist. option. Make sure that is On. This will make the image on your LCD screen fairly close to the one you will get on the actual footage when you load it into iMovie. The LCD screen isn't out of this world accurate, but having that View Assist. On gets it close.
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Thank you so much. I will check it out for sure!
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Once again much appreciated!
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What would you recommend for sports recording, like indoor volleyball?
Definitely something with super fast autofocus capabilities unless you shoot closed down aperture. Closed down aperture will give you wide depth of field but when indoors, exposure could be tricky. Fast reliable autofocus would allow you to close down aperture and still get great footage. The C70 would be a good option for autofocus, otherwise, if you can shoot at f6 or f8 then the C100 mkii would be awesome.
Thank you very much!
Anyone knows if there is a way to make the camera NOT splitting mp4 files?
What do you mean by splitting mp4 files? Are you filming one long take and it's creating multiple mp4 files of that take? If so, it's because it has a file size cap for how big of a file it can create. You aren't loosing any moments in your recording, it's just the camera can only handle creating files up to a certain size. Once it hits that ceiling, it starts a new file without missing a frame. If this isn't what you are describing, please specify.
@@ginger_dog exactly, on 3.95 gb it creates a new file. No way to overpass it?
@@naormeningher Nope. All cameras do that, they just have different file size caps.
I have a question about using this camera in low light situations. I was doing professional filming at a venue with subdued lighting (spotlights on the ceiling) and no extra lights. I found I had to raise my ISO to 12800 just to achieve correct exposure. My lens was an f4.5 - 5.6 zoom. The footage has some noise. Is there any way to avoid such a high ISO without using extra lighting?
If you can get a lens with a faster aperture, that would be my first recommendation. Find the focal length you need for the venue and see if there is a prime lens that gets you better f/stop.
@@ginger_dog OK, thanks. Have you ever had to use high ISO when filming an event indoors? What is the highest ISO you would go to, without worrying if it will degrade the video?
@@johnchoice1371 Good question. I rarely change the ISO from the native when filming with this camera. I've not done it nearly enough to be able to answer you with confidence. You'll have to experiment and see when it breaks down.
@@ginger_dog OK. Thanks for your reply. I have a fast prime lens, but the problem is I generally need the versatility of the zoom and I don't have time to change lenses when filming live events. I might try using a slower shutter speed, see how that helps.
what is the name of the song used for the EVF section (around 6:12)?
Took some digging, but that piece is Jive Dance licensed from Envato Elements.
@@ginger_dog Good stuff, many thanks!
Is camera recommended for a 1 man band documentary?
Well, ironically, I'm shooting a 1 man band documentary on this camera and so far it's really worked well. If you are getting any moving camera b-roll I would recommend a gimbal. Otherwise, shoot tripod or hold the camera really still for some nice formal composition shots. This camera travels and handles well and I've been impressed with its documentary capabilities. Top handle allows for lav and shotgun microphone audio with full size XLR which is essential in documentary filmmaking.
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I know right? The most frustrating feature of this camera to me.