Thanks! I have just bought a second C100MKII body. It was reassuring to watch your video to know I've not gone completely mad. We're completely on the same page about this trusty workhorse.
I really love this camera. I bought it brand new in early 2021 for my other channel. The image is just so beautiful for a camera coming into its 7th year. I just really love it.
Congrats - like I said, despite it's limitations it's just such a solid, reliable workhorse, with good layout of controls, and nice image quality that's it hard not to like this "ancient" camera.
Thanks for the kind words - I really hope to graduate to 4K before long, but every time I shoot with my C100 and look and the footage I still say "this is still a damn good camera for 7 years old technology!"
Enjoyed watching this again, and I think you've nailed it. I still contend if the AF was more modern, this would still be viable for a lot of work in 2024. If it had 10 bit, even more. I can live with the codec in exchange for the small files. I do find missing focus when recording myself or fast moving talking heads can be frustrating!
I wish I could say I love my C70 as much as my C100 but honestly I don't. Yes image 4K quality and codec choices are obviously much better, but I still feel like I'm "fighting" the camera with the layout of controls, have to supplement a EVF etc etc. I'm sure it will grow on me, but it's a weird camera. Even if the bit rate alone on the C100 were doubled it would be big improvement in image quality - very sorry that Canon abandoned this form factor
@@Sutterjack Given the release of the C400, they may be bringing more of this form back. Maybe still a C100Mkiii or C200 Mkii to be announced? 🤭 Hang in there with the C70; I hear it's one of the best images out there. Curious to hear how the HD images compare to the C100ii if you ever get a chance to test.
@@InventorAndCurious I've been shooting with a Sony FX6 at work and it's a fine camera, but again, no camera is perfect/. You really have to soul search and test on your needs before buying anything - so many good choices these days
An amazing video and the footage is awesome. You have given me some great direction in how to best use my C100 MKII. I have discovered if you team the MKII up with an Atomos external monitor, the footage is next level. The C100 starts the race and my Shogun Inferno brings a strong anchor leg. Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words - The C!00 is an amazing workhorse - I concede it's obsolete now, but still has a place in long presentations and concerts. It was a very well designed camera. If they had just given us full 4K built in ...(or even external!)
Revisited your awesome video again on the C100 MKII after a year. I’ve gotten a little better with my editing and putting together our Sunday School / Bible lessons using the C100 MKII. Content creators such as yourself have been instrumental & inspiring with the little work I try to do. 1080p is all I need, people don’t need 4k to look at my mug…lol. I do use a 90D & 5DMKIV for additional angles. Just got an R6 MKII for Christmas but my still partial to the old workhorse, C100 MKII. Wishing you and your family, friends, all in your orbit - A blessed & safe Christmas Holiday season. 🙏🏾 Thanks again
Great video, I think you pretty much covered it all from start to finish. I find your video inspirational and it makes me want to grab mine and go shoot!
Thanks sir - we all like working with the latest and greatest tools, but it can often be an excuse not to create - waiting until you have the perfect gear to get started. Content is king - the most important thing is to get out and produce something! The C100 is still a fine tool to do that.
Do your research fully and buy one used if you do. The camera is showing it's age pretty bad, but it's a great value for long event shooting and basic documentary work.
Thanks for posting this video. This was a great breakdown of what is still are very reliable workhorse of a camera. One of my biggest regrets was not getting the C100 MK II and instead getting the MK I. Some of the ergonomic fixes of the MK II would have been a big help. That being said, I really enjoyed shooting with the C100 and only retired it last year after going to the Panasonic EVA 1. One of the things that made me get my head around Canon Log was getting an X Rite Video Colour Checker. It taught me how much more I could get out of the colours even in 8 bit 4:2:0 with a really solid custom white balance. It helped enormously and I don't go anywhere without one now.
No worries - I checked many forums and the C100 mark i has a more cinematic look. The mark ii added some digital correction to the image. So, even if it’s an inferior camera, the mark i is closer to film (according to the forums, at least). The price is also a big factor- I would never buy a new C100 mark ii. It’s overpriced for the value.
I know - I'm starting to feel some envy with the newer cameras - not just with 4K envy. but features too (touch screen, better AF, better displays, better sensors, etc). That said, when I upgrade I probably won't sell my C100. It's just great to have for long presentations or a backup.
@@Sutterjack You're next camera for best picture quality, with built in ND, and a tiltable EVF, should be the blackmagic pocket cinema pro. It even has ef mount for all your magical ef glass.
It’s still a great camera, I love it for close up with people. Color space showed it’s limits with wide angle shots where I felt colours tended to get a bit muddy. My greatest wish for it is that the focus point could shuttle slightly to the left or right position.
@@Musicaadorecchio in some lighting conditions the manual focus is easy and at other times, the autofocus is my best option. I jog between quite a lot based on how well I can see the viewfinder. Now my C100’s are remote B cameras while I shoot with the main camera and so I rely more often than not on the autofocus. Would so love to have the subject slightly left or slightly right in frame with auto focus. I had tape for one person to stand on and tried manual but she kept moving off the tape. Tricky running three cameras solo :)
@@Musicaadorecchio C300 mk ii. I have just moved to a cine lens (with auto focus) but the manual focus throw is easier too. Though I really feel the need for an external monitor :)
Thanks sir- it's a little frustrating with the C100 codec, but I've worked to try to squeeze as much quality out of this camera as I can. I find by increasing the bitrate when I export from Premiere helps, but obviously increases the file size, so it's a balancing act.
Great video! I've had the C100 mkII for five years now and it's everything you say here. And yes, this is still viable and produces great results in 2021. People get hung up on resolution, but what it's really about is IQ, if the image quality is great, then what else matters?
Thanks for the compliment - 4k is so predominant now that people seem to have a hard time accepting you're only shooting HD. But you nailed it - if the IQ wasn't so amazing in the C100 2 I would have jumped ship long ago. Still pretty darn good.
@@MattSezer Yep - your business and marketing skills are still far more important than the gear you have. That said it’s true - 4k is so prominent these days that clients often ask for it, even without really needing it. The person watching on their iPhone at 720p doesn’t care.
Always great to meet another member of the C100 cult in 2023! I know what you mean - I own 2 C100 M2’s and I just can’t get rid of them - just so damn reliable, great battery life, built in NDs, good audio and solid HD footage. Hard not to love -
Thanks - I'll probably hold onto my C100M2 even when I upgrade just to have as a backup camera. Just very useful for long presentation events or a backup fail-safe 2nd cam. I assume the C200M2 will be RF mount and eventually all my EF glass will be obsolete, but so many good camera choices right now I'm taking a hard look before I upgrade.
@@Sutterjack Yeah, I've seen plenty of reviews saying the battery life on the C100ii is like the Energizer bunny that lasts a ton. I'm wondering if you might have experienced any negatives on your C100ii such as: Top handle being loose from the one screw only; Colors having a green tint out of the camera; Inconsistent auto focus lock on a face; Cable being a little loose. These are some of the minor complaints I've seen other reviewers say about the C100ii. As for the C200ii, that is also tempting to get, mainly for its 4K output quality, but tons of reviewers lament on the lack of native 4.2.2 10bit output. I personally don't see myself using the raw mode on the C200ii due to its expensive CFast requirement, plus honestly, I'm simply too lazy to have to process a ton of raw footage just to output 4.2.2 10bit. So I don't know if it's worth it to spend around $5600 for the C200ii just for the native 4K output albeit at 4.2.0 8bit. I don't know if the C200ii is RF mount, if so, RF glass is rather pricey and I don't see myself upgrading to RF glass any time soon. At the $5600 price level, there are plenty of other contenders that are very good and can output native 4.2.2 10bit, hence making the C200ii less attractive on a price to feature ratio. Going back to the C100ii, I've seen other videos comparing the image quality of the C100ii versus the Canon R6 mirrorless camera. Although not a "cinema grade" camera, the R6 is quite impressive for its video quality output, plus its ability for shooting stills. So if I only had $2600 to spend, I could choose either the C100ii or the R6. If I were to get the R6, I would probably spend the extra bucks to get the adapter to use my existing EF lenses. So many considerations and compromises to consider, LOL!
@@caseyonlocation8257 Funny how people complain on the top handle thing - I think it's fine. I like Canon color though I don't think it's a deal-breaker over other cameras - I'm more concerned about gradeability. I rented a Nikon Z6 and it was a great video machine but the files were horrible to grade. C100 autofocus is a little overrated, but still decent - just forget face recognition entirely. I know what you're saying about the 4K workflow - especially in RAW. My computers struggle right now and it's frustrating to think of the cost of upgrading for 4K horsepower. I was talking of the yet-to-be released C200 M2 that I want to compare price/specs with the C70. If the C70 had a better hinge on the display and EVF, it would probably be the camera for me. Like I said I love my C100 M2, but the image quality out of the new cameras is amazing. All depends really on what you shoot and where you plan to use it (field vs. studio). Interesting to me that on B&H the C100M2 has a higher rating than the C200. People have high expectations, but they should expect a lot from a camera at that price.
@@Sutterjack So, forget face recognition cuz the C100ii is not reliable for that? So just use "normal" auto focus for center weighted bracket focusing then? Or forget auto focusing entirely 100% cuz AF doesn't work at all on the C100ii? Not sure what you meant. I rely on auto focusing, preferably on my face for talking head videos, or even for documentary/interview filming in the future. As I get older, my eyes are no longer 20/20 especially for closeup stuff. Even with reading glasses on, it can still be a struggle sometimes to make sure stuff is in focus if I had to do it manually. In my younger years, I used to manually focus a fully manual Hasselblad 503cx film camera body when I was shooting weddings and portraits for yeeeeeaarrs. I relied on an optional split image prism inside the viewfinder to line up the image vertically to know an image is in focus. Nowadays, I simply give up on manual focusing, cuz as mentioned my eyes are no longer 20/20 like I had in my 20s and 30s. So yeah, auto focusing on the face and eyes is pretty much a necessity for me. I suppose I could try using the focus assist feature (assuming the C100ii has that), but then again I'm lazy...truth be told. I've gotten spoiled by very good face tracking AF on my Canon XF400, Canon Vixia G60, Canon 90D, Canon M50 cameras that I'm pretty much spoiled by that feature. I realized auto focusing is considered amateurish by film-making standards, but the thought of manual focusing and manual focus racking is like...ugh. As for the Canon C70, yeah I've seen lots of videos on that too. Yes I've also probably seen the same videos complaining about the LCD hinge not being so rugged. The lack of a view finder might be disturbing if using the C70 in bright outdoor daylight. I'm sure it has better codecs and maybe low light performance and all that, but for over $5,500 price tag...it should LOL! The more I think about all this, I probably don't want to spend more than the price of a C100ii cuz for the type of content I do, it's not worth spending $5k to $10k for a cinema grade camera just for the luxury of slapping on one of my Canon EF lenses. Now I see why some users prefer using their DSLR/mirrorless bodies if they truly want that f1.8 bokeh effect along with all the other modern conveniences that a DSLR/mirrorless new age camera offers. If not for all the over heating issues of the R5 and R6 bad press, I would be severely tempted to get the R5 or R6 myself. Maybe the new R3 will fix the over heating issues? Don't know but fun to speculate.
@@caseyonlocation8257 Modern camcorders are amazing and have so many things to like - especially the price! We bought the Canon HF G50 at work recently and it blows me away for $1100 - great 4k and terrific face tracking. So many good choices now. Hard to know where to put your money these days with the pace of technology - frustrating !
Canon Canon Canon - if only you would throw us a bone and let us record 4K externally even at only 4.2.O 8bit it would be great. Why Canon, why do you hate us?
It is a problem - I've been told, at least with my 5D M3 to set the color profile to neutral and turn sharpening down - then bring color/sharpness back in post. Still doesn't look as sharp as the C100 but decent. I actually plan to buy a EOS R to use as B cam to my C100 and on gimbal. I haven't shot with a 5D 4 - may be a better video image than my 5D 3.
Very informative video! I have a question regarding the face tracking. I also have a efs 17-55 f2.8. Does that lens support face tracking on the Mk II? Thanks
According to my instruction manual the C100 M2 face detection only supports 6 EFs lenses and unfortunately yours is not one of them. The face detection is a joke and honestly pretty useless.
When I select 23.98 I have stuttering image. What am I doing wrong? Or is it possible that my camera is broken? At 60fps I have no problem at all. Works perfectly. thanks for your helpful answer.
Possibly your shutter angle is off or your system frequency got changed? I'd have to see what you're talking about to understand the problem - same problem at 30fps?
All depends what you mean by video quality. As I said in my video most people swear by shooting Clog for maximum gradability, but I personally prefer wide DR. The camera itself is limited internally by only being 4.2.0 8bit. I've found I've been able to increase my final, edited footage quality by increasing the MBPS setting but it's a compromise between the quality you want and the file size that's acceptable to you. Hope this helps
@@ВладимирШкваря.Мирмоимиглазами Нет проблем товарищ I use many different lenses - obviously the Canon L glass is the best quality, but because of the 1.5 crop on the C100 sensor you can use EFs lenses with no problem too. The lens shown in the intro shot is the 17-55 f2.8 EFs - great all-around lens, sharp with nice range - has IS too. I use the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for wide shots, I also use the sigma 15 f2.8 fish eye for a cool perspective. A lot of Sigma glass is great - one of the most popular lenses for C100 users is the 18-35 f1.8 - fast and sharp - I want one but can't really justify the cost. Hope this helps
I always appreciate the positive feed back from C100 owners - I really feel the "4K Envy" these days, but I just can't justify the cost until I get some work rolling that demands it. The C100 is showing its age, but it just WORKS - reliability is big in my book.
The C100 is the equivalent of a APS-C sensor - crops 1.5X. So it's a perfect match for EFs lenses. For example I own the 10-18 EFs lens and at it's widest it becomes a 15mm equivalent on my C100.
Its a pure workhorse... ill take an EVF over a monitor anyday... considering you can buy one for around $1000 is insane... and if you are pushing to RUclips, you can up res to 4k , no one is going to tell. 94% of people view RUclips on a phone.
I plan to keep mine as a backup/ safety / Bcam even now shooting with a C70. You make a good points - I saved some recent C100 footage output to 4K in Premiere and then uploaded to RUclips- looks really clean. For this clip the wide was EOS R (HD) Closeups - C100 M2 ruclips.net/video/Zfymg4eu5Mo/видео.html
I would add that the difference in properly shot C100ii footage and 4K on another camera in a controlled environment (no high dynamic sky backlighting...) would show less difference than the difference of optimizing your upload settings for RUclips. Mediocre YT upload settings on an Arri will look worse than a C100ii with good upload settings. Combine this with most folks looking at content on phones an tablets in bad lighting while doing something else..... the C100ii is still overkill for most social content!
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Thanks! I have just bought a second C100MKII body. It was reassuring to watch your video to know I've not gone completely mad. We're completely on the same page about this trusty workhorse.
Even when I upgrade to a 4K camera I doubt I'll sell my C100 - I'll keep it as a backup for filming long events like lectures or presentations..
I really love this camera. I bought it brand new in early 2021 for my other channel. The image is just so beautiful for a camera coming into its 7th year. I just really love it.
Congrats - like I said, despite it's limitations it's just such a solid, reliable workhorse, with good layout of controls, and nice image quality that's it hard not to like this "ancient" camera.
@@Sutterjack i totally agree. It’s such a joy to use. 😄
The most honest review about this camera, loved the video man
Thanks for the kind words - I really hope to graduate to 4K before long, but every time I shoot with my C100 and look and the footage I still say "this is still a damn good camera for 7 years old technology!"
Enjoyed watching this again, and I think you've nailed it. I still contend if the AF was more modern, this would still be viable for a lot of work in 2024. If it had 10 bit, even more. I can live with the codec in exchange for the small files. I do find missing focus when recording myself or fast moving talking heads can be frustrating!
I wish I could say I love my C70 as much as my C100 but honestly I don't. Yes image 4K quality and codec choices are obviously much better, but I still feel like I'm "fighting" the camera with the layout of controls, have to supplement a EVF etc etc. I'm sure it will grow on me, but it's a weird camera. Even if the bit rate alone on the C100 were doubled it would be big improvement in image quality - very sorry that Canon abandoned this form factor
@@Sutterjack Given the release of the C400, they may be bringing more of this form back. Maybe still a C100Mkiii or C200 Mkii to be announced? 🤭
Hang in there with the C70; I hear it's one of the best images out there. Curious to hear how the HD images compare to the C100ii if you ever get a chance to test.
@@InventorAndCurious I've been shooting with a Sony FX6 at work and it's a fine camera, but again, no camera is perfect/. You really have to soul search and test on your needs before buying anything - so many good choices these days
@@Sutterjack in case you didn’t see Kenny’s C70 build
ruclips.net/video/6YpdVrSwc8U/видео.htmlsi=wgKwoChWUiQM13Bl
@@InventorAndCurious Thanks for sharing - I actually have thatSmallRig partial cage he has on my C70 - they make great hardware
I just bought a used Mark II. Trying to get familiar. Thanks for this video!
An amazing video and the footage is awesome. You have given me some great direction in how to best use my C100 MKII. I have discovered if you team the MKII up with an Atomos external monitor, the footage is next level. The C100 starts the race and my Shogun Inferno brings a strong anchor leg.
Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words - The C!00 is an amazing workhorse - I concede it's obsolete now, but still has a place in long presentations and concerts. It was a very well designed camera. If they had just given us full 4K built in ...(or even external!)
Revisited your awesome video again on the C100 MKII after a year. I’ve gotten a little better with my editing and putting together our Sunday School / Bible lessons using the C100 MKII.
Content creators such as yourself have been instrumental & inspiring with the little work I try to do. 1080p is all I need, people don’t need 4k to look at my mug…lol.
I do use a 90D & 5DMKIV for additional angles. Just got an R6 MKII for Christmas but my still partial to the old workhorse, C100 MKII.
Wishing you and your family, friends, all in your orbit - A blessed & safe Christmas Holiday season. 🙏🏾
Thanks again
Great video, I think you pretty much covered it all from start to finish. I find your video inspirational and it makes me want to grab mine and go shoot!
Thanks sir - we all like working with the latest and greatest tools, but it can often be an excuse not to create - waiting until you have the perfect gear to get started. Content is king - the most important thing is to get out and produce something! The C100 is still a fine tool to do that.
thank you very much, it's such an deep down review.
many thank, i'm still think to get one c100mk2 for documentary and corporate video work!!
Do your research fully and buy one used if you do. The camera is showing it's age pretty bad, but it's a great value for long event shooting and basic documentary work.
Thanks for posting this video. This was a great breakdown of what is still are very reliable workhorse of a camera.
One of my biggest regrets was not getting the C100 MK II and instead getting the MK I. Some of the ergonomic fixes of the MK II would have been a big help.
That being said, I really enjoyed shooting with the C100 and only retired it last year after going to the Panasonic EVA 1.
One of the things that made me get my head around Canon Log was getting an X Rite Video Colour Checker. It taught me how much more I could get out of the colours even in 8 bit 4:2:0 with a really solid custom white balance. It helped enormously and I don't go anywhere without one now.
Thanks for the tip on Clog - I'll check it out!
No worries - I checked many forums and the C100 mark i has a more cinematic look.
The mark ii added some digital correction to the image. So, even if it’s an inferior camera, the mark i is closer to film (according to the forums, at least).
The price is also a big factor- I would never buy a new C100 mark ii. It’s overpriced for the value.
Thanks for such a great video. Could you do a tutorial on how to enable CLOG and all the other colour profiles.
Push CUSOM PICT button on side of camera, SET, CP Select File, Camera C8-is Wide DR , C7 EOS standard color, C9 is Clog (cinema)
Been using the C100 for a few years now and its an excellent camera, but it definitely is showing its age. Still I love it though!
I know - I'm starting to feel some envy with the newer cameras - not just with 4K envy. but features too (touch screen, better AF, better displays, better sensors, etc). That said, when I upgrade I probably won't sell my C100. It's just great to have for long presentations or a backup.
@@Sutterjack You're next camera for best picture quality, with built in ND, and a tiltable EVF, should be the blackmagic pocket cinema pro. It even has ef mount for all your magical ef glass.
Beautiful colour with Wide DR profile! Great overview - thank you.
Thanks - I know Clog can produce even better dynamic range, but I like to have a file right out of camera that doesn't require a lot of post.
great video! thanks
Really complete an honest Review, nice job!
Thanks - appreciate it
It’s still a great camera, I love it for close up with people. Color space showed it’s limits with wide angle shots where I felt colours tended to get a bit muddy. My greatest wish for it is that the focus point could shuttle slightly to the left or right position.
I agree about the focus point -frustrating having to move the center focus to your focus point and then having to recompose before you film.
it's an opportunity to learn manual focus
@@Musicaadorecchio in some lighting conditions the manual focus is easy and at other times, the autofocus is my best option. I jog between quite a lot based on how well I can see the viewfinder. Now my C100’s are remote B cameras while I shoot with the main camera and so I rely more often than not on the autofocus. Would so love to have the subject slightly left or slightly right in frame with auto focus. I had tape for one person to stand on and tried manual but she kept moving off the tape. Tricky running three cameras solo :)
@@markthompsonmedia which is your A cam?
@@Musicaadorecchio C300 mk ii. I have just moved to a cine lens (with auto focus) but the manual focus throw is easier too. Though I really feel the need for an external monitor :)
That was some nice footage. Thanks.
Thanks sir- it's a little frustrating with the C100 codec, but I've worked to try to squeeze as much quality out of this camera as I can. I find by increasing the bitrate when I export from Premiere helps, but obviously increases the file size, so it's a balancing act.
I got one of these this week! Do you recommend the 17-55 for it? It does not facedetect with it right, only STM lenses as far as I know.
Great video! I've had the C100 mkII for five years now and it's everything you say here. And yes, this is still viable and produces great results in 2021. People get hung up on resolution, but what it's really about is IQ, if the image quality is great, then what else matters?
Thanks for the compliment - 4k is so predominant now that people seem to have a hard time accepting you're only shooting HD. But you nailed it - if the IQ wasn't so amazing in the C100 2 I would have jumped ship long ago. Still pretty darn good.
"What else matters?" Getting hired. Unfortunately, you need certain specs to get certain jobs.
@@MattSezer Yep - your business and marketing skills are still far more important than the gear you have. That said it’s true - 4k is so prominent these days that clients often ask for it, even without really needing it. The person watching on their iPhone at 720p doesn’t care.
The GH5 shoots 4K without any fan and has no overheating issues!
it`s actually able to shoot 6k anamorphic
MFT sensors allow for that, but are not good for low-light.
Even the C100 I mark is great now in 2023. The only limit is your imagination and skills. I have 3 of them and don't plan to sell at all.
Always great to meet another member of the C100 cult in 2023! I know what you mean - I own 2 C100 M2’s and I just can’t get rid of them - just so damn reliable, great battery life, built in NDs, good audio and solid HD footage. Hard not to love -
Very nice video, thumbs up! I'm currently filming with the Canon XF400 and considering getting a C100ii or a C200ii to go with my Canon glass.
Thanks - I'll probably hold onto my C100M2 even when I upgrade just to have as a backup camera. Just very useful for long presentation events or a backup fail-safe 2nd cam. I assume the C200M2 will be RF mount and eventually all my EF glass will be obsolete, but so many good camera choices right now I'm taking a hard look before I upgrade.
@@Sutterjack Yeah, I've seen plenty of reviews saying the battery life on the C100ii is like the Energizer bunny that lasts a ton. I'm wondering if you might have experienced any negatives on your C100ii such as: Top handle being loose from the one screw only; Colors having a green tint out of the camera; Inconsistent auto focus lock on a face; Cable being a little loose. These are some of the minor complaints I've seen other reviewers say about the C100ii. As for the C200ii, that is also tempting to get, mainly for its 4K output quality, but tons of reviewers lament on the lack of native 4.2.2 10bit output. I personally don't see myself using the raw mode on the C200ii due to its expensive CFast requirement, plus honestly, I'm simply too lazy to have to process a ton of raw footage just to output 4.2.2 10bit. So I don't know if it's worth it to spend around $5600 for the C200ii just for the native 4K output albeit at 4.2.0 8bit. I don't know if the C200ii is RF mount, if so, RF glass is rather pricey and I don't see myself upgrading to RF glass any time soon. At the $5600 price level, there are plenty of other contenders that are very good and can output native 4.2.2 10bit, hence making the C200ii less attractive on a price to feature ratio. Going back to the C100ii, I've seen other videos comparing the image quality of the C100ii versus the Canon R6 mirrorless camera. Although not a "cinema grade" camera, the R6 is quite impressive for its video quality output, plus its ability for shooting stills. So if I only had $2600 to spend, I could choose either the C100ii or the R6. If I were to get the R6, I would probably spend the extra bucks to get the adapter to use my existing EF lenses. So many considerations and compromises to consider, LOL!
@@caseyonlocation8257 Funny how people complain on the top handle thing - I think it's fine. I like Canon color though I don't think it's a deal-breaker over other cameras - I'm more concerned about gradeability. I rented a Nikon Z6 and it was a great video machine but the files were horrible to grade. C100 autofocus is a little overrated, but still decent - just forget face recognition entirely. I know what you're saying about the 4K workflow - especially in RAW. My computers struggle right now and it's frustrating to think of the cost of upgrading for 4K horsepower. I was talking of the yet-to-be released C200 M2 that I want to compare price/specs with the C70. If the C70 had a better hinge on the display and EVF, it would probably be the camera for me. Like I said I love my C100 M2, but the image quality out of the new cameras is amazing. All depends really on what you shoot and where you plan to use it (field vs. studio). Interesting to me that on B&H the C100M2 has a higher rating than the C200. People have high expectations, but they should expect a lot from a camera at that price.
@@Sutterjack So, forget face recognition cuz the C100ii is not reliable for that? So just use "normal" auto focus for center weighted bracket focusing then? Or forget auto focusing entirely 100% cuz AF doesn't work at all on the C100ii? Not sure what you meant. I rely on auto focusing, preferably on my face for talking head videos, or even for documentary/interview filming in the future. As I get older, my eyes are no longer 20/20 especially for closeup stuff. Even with reading glasses on, it can still be a struggle sometimes to make sure stuff is in focus if I had to do it manually. In my younger years, I used to manually focus a fully manual Hasselblad 503cx film camera body when I was shooting weddings and portraits for yeeeeeaarrs. I relied on an optional split image prism inside the viewfinder to line up the image vertically to know an image is in focus. Nowadays, I simply give up on manual focusing, cuz as mentioned my eyes are no longer 20/20 like I had in my 20s and 30s. So yeah, auto focusing on the face and eyes is pretty much a necessity for me. I suppose I could try using the focus assist feature (assuming the C100ii has that), but then again I'm lazy...truth be told. I've gotten spoiled by very good face tracking AF on my Canon XF400, Canon Vixia G60, Canon 90D, Canon M50 cameras that I'm pretty much spoiled by that feature. I realized auto focusing is considered amateurish by film-making standards, but the thought of manual focusing and manual focus racking is like...ugh. As for the Canon C70, yeah I've seen lots of videos on that too. Yes I've also probably seen the same videos complaining about the LCD hinge not being so rugged. The lack of a view finder might be disturbing if using the C70 in bright outdoor daylight. I'm sure it has better codecs and maybe low light performance and all that, but for over $5,500 price tag...it should LOL! The more I think about all this, I probably don't want to spend more than the price of a C100ii cuz for the type of content I do, it's not worth spending $5k to $10k for a cinema grade camera just for the luxury of slapping on one of my Canon EF lenses. Now I see why some users prefer using their DSLR/mirrorless bodies if they truly want that f1.8 bokeh effect along with all the other modern conveniences that a DSLR/mirrorless new age camera offers. If not for all the over heating issues of the R5 and R6 bad press, I would be severely tempted to get the R5 or R6 myself. Maybe the new R3 will fix the over heating issues? Don't know but fun to speculate.
@@caseyonlocation8257 Modern camcorders are amazing and have so many things to like - especially the price! We bought the Canon HF G50 at work recently and it blows me away for $1100 - great 4k and terrific face tracking. So many good choices now. Hard to know where to put your money these days with the pace of technology - frustrating !
C100 ninja 2 was a great combo, not so much for image improvement (not much of a difference) but just faster editing workflow not having to transcode
Canon Canon Canon - if only you would throw us a bone and let us record 4K externally even at only 4.2.O 8bit it would be great. Why Canon, why do you hate us?
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@@tblv9300 Thanks I'll check it out!
Great Video my problem is trying to get it to match my 5d Mark VI when I have a 2 camera shot any suggestions?
It is a problem - I've been told, at least with my 5D M3 to set the color profile to neutral and turn sharpening down - then bring color/sharpness back in post. Still doesn't look as sharp as the C100 but decent. I actually plan to buy a EOS R to use as B cam to my C100 and on gimbal. I haven't shot with a 5D 4 - may be a better video image than my 5D 3.
Very informative video! I have a question regarding the face tracking. I also have a efs 17-55 f2.8. Does that lens support face tracking on the Mk II? Thanks
According to my instruction manual the C100 M2 face detection only supports 6 EFs lenses and unfortunately yours is not one of them. The face detection is a joke and honestly pretty useless.
@@Sutterjack ah bummer. Thanks a lot for the reply
When I select 23.98 I have stuttering image. What am I doing wrong? Or is it possible that my camera is broken? At 60fps I have no problem at all. Works perfectly. thanks for your helpful answer.
Possibly your shutter angle is off or your system frequency got changed? I'd have to see what you're talking about to understand the problem - same problem at 30fps?
Hello. What is the best video quality for Canon C100 Mark2 or Canon 90D?
All depends what you mean by video quality. As I said in my video most people swear by shooting Clog for maximum gradability, but I personally prefer wide DR. The camera itself is limited internally by only being 4.2.0 8bit. I've found I've been able to increase my final, edited footage quality by increasing the MBPS setting but it's a compromise between the quality you want and the file size that's acceptable to you. Hope this helps
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@@Sutterjack What lens were you shooting with?
@@ВладимирШкваря.Мирмоимиглазами Нет проблем товарищ I use many different lenses - obviously the Canon L glass is the best quality, but because of the 1.5 crop on the C100 sensor you can use EFs lenses with no problem too. The lens shown in the intro shot is the 17-55 f2.8 EFs - great all-around lens, sharp with nice range - has IS too. I use the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for wide shots, I also use the sigma 15 f2.8 fish eye for a cool perspective. A lot of Sigma glass is great - one of the most popular lenses for C100 users is the 18-35 f1.8 - fast and sharp - I want one but can't really justify the cost. Hope this helps
@@Sutterjack Thank you. Totally agree with you. I also have 17-55 f / 2.8
The C100 MK II has been a WORKHORSE for me. Even in 2021! I've owned it for about 4 years, and it is still VERY relevant! I love this camera!
I always appreciate the positive feed back from C100 owners - I really feel the "4K Envy" these days, but I just can't justify the cost until I get some work rolling that demands it. The C100 is showing its age, but it just WORKS - reliability is big in my book.
Does it take EF-S lenses ?
The C100 is the equivalent of a APS-C sensor - crops 1.5X. So it's a perfect match for EFs lenses. For example I own the 10-18 EFs lens and at it's widest it becomes a 15mm equivalent on my C100.
@@Sutterjack , indeed great full hd image. Will never sell my c100 ii. Canon crop is 1.6 x.
Its a pure workhorse... ill take an EVF over a monitor anyday... considering you can buy one for around $1000 is insane... and if you are pushing to RUclips, you can up res to 4k , no one is going to tell. 94% of people view RUclips on a phone.
I plan to keep mine as a backup/ safety / Bcam even now shooting with a C70. You make a good points - I saved some recent C100 footage output to 4K in Premiere and then uploaded to RUclips- looks really clean. For this clip the wide was EOS R (HD) Closeups - C100 M2 ruclips.net/video/Zfymg4eu5Mo/видео.html
I would add that the difference in properly shot C100ii footage and 4K on another camera in a controlled environment (no high dynamic sky backlighting...) would show less difference than the difference of optimizing your upload settings for RUclips. Mediocre YT upload settings on an Arri will look worse than a C100ii with good upload settings. Combine this with most folks looking at content on phones an tablets in bad lighting while doing something else..... the C100ii is still overkill for most social content!