Why this $500 cinema camera is legendary
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- The C100 is a an absolute legend in the filmmaking community, and I'll try to explain why in this video.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:23 The design of the C100
1:14 The C100's menus
1:53 The simplicity of the C100
2:18 Image quality
3:36 Grading demo
6:30 Wrap up
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It astounds me that Canon never did a C100 Mark III. They nailed the design and ergonomics right out the gate for the C line.
It would be interesting to see them bring it back with an rf mount instead
I wound trade in my R5C in a heart beat. I used my C100 with a ninja star for years. Really mis the ergonomics
ever since i got my c100mk2 i have been waiting for it but never happend so got into panasonic and blackmagic cameras now
They've decided to change the approach and the C70 was born. Although it didn't have the same modularity, since they've decided to go to a unibody design, the C70 checks almost every mark that the C100 line up did, but in a modern way.
@@BrunoMassao Heavily disagree. The c100 mk2 was a near perfect camera in terms of useability, power usage, ergonomics, and picture quality. C70 was a huge step backwards in every direction but codex.
Just about everyday, i miss my c100mk2.
This just proves that camera bodies become obsolete with each generation, whereas quality glass retains much more value and years of usage. In this industry the rule to live by is: “Date the bodies….Marry the lenses”
And then they change the mount…
@@ireinbv5309 you must be talking about Canon with the RF mount. Nikon has had the same mount since the 1950’s and Sony E-mount works for everything Sony. Not to mention the fact that if I love a piece of glass that much, I’ll get an adapter so that I can still use my old glass on your new mount. However, what I can’t get around is old technology that obsolete (poor ISO, Poor Autofocus, 8 bit color). As a full time professional in this business, it’s all about making profit. Since 2017 when I started One lens (24-70 F/2.8) that I paid $2300 has paid for itself to the tune of hundreds of thousands. Now ask me how many times I’ve changed camera bodies since 2017?
@@ireinbv5309 and then people make adapters...
not really. they only become obsolete because the newer stuff is so promoted. multi million dollar documentaries are still being shot with cameras as old as the sony fs7
@@itsapinecone7280 -Yes, I agree you can use outdated technology if you want no one is stopping you from doing that. But if you do corporate work (like I do) you have clients who have requirements of 4K or 6 K resolution and specific codecs that the files need to be recorded in.
If you’re a hobbyist and want to pull manual focus and want to push your ISO to the point of breaking apart, that’s your prerogative. I know for a fact that my lenses are far superior investments than my camera bodies are and last me a lot longer.
Not only that try selling a 15 year old 24-70 F/2.8 and try selling a Canon C-100 Cinema camera and see which one will make you back 35-40 percent of what you originally paid for it. People who do this professionally (not hobbyist or amateurs) know that the value is on the glass, not the camera bodies. I’ve sold lenses and made 50 percent of what I paid on some lenses. I’ve sold camera bodies and took home 20-25 percent of what I paid for them.
I couldn't believe my eyes looking at your thumbnail. I regularly used to shoot with my Leica Rs paired with on my C500. Unbelievable camera.
C100MKII never failed me, not once. Never a corrupted card or overheating. Plus I love the slow shutter option for timelapses and fine shutter adjustment to dial in screens eliminating all possible flicker.
Super informative and straight to the point. Well made video dude!
I've shot so much stuff on this camera over the years, it will always hold a special place in my heart.
I still have mine and use as an overglorified TEAMS/ZOOM webcam with bokeh and AF.
that's wild ahhaha
Did this have AF? No dual pixel AF I guess?
@@mipmipmipmipmip Not originally. It was an option upgrade down the line for $500, dual-pixel AF. Mailed it to a Canon Service center to get it done.
I have 4 of the mark ii and I use them and my C300s almost exclusively for live streamed events. Image quality online is incredible for the price
I just started using one for zoom.
If you don’t mind, what setting do you use?
Mines on the dark side, so I increased the iso to 1600.
But it still could be better.
I'm not even planning on buying this camera, I just really enjoy watching your videos! Super chill, down-to-earth delivery while informative and creative!
Thanks for the kind words, this made my morning
@@jakehayden998 glad to hear it!!
I just got the Mark 2. The fun is just beginning. Nice vid. New sub✌🏾💯
Just curious. About to pick one up myself. How much did you pay for it?
I just picked up a Canon C300MK II and 2 Canon C300MK III for some project I have coming up and your grading process was super helpful to see. I wasn't loving what I was getting and trying the base your way solved all my issues!
still has the best 1080p footage to date! the sensor what stunningly good!
I've used it until last day, and regretted immediately selling it. Best ergonomics in a camera ever. My first cinema camera crush ❤.
Except people in my area tend to think their used beat up C100 is still worth $2000 🙄
It really happens. People love their gear and think it should be valued astronomically.
I can't afford it even for 500$.
that was so much fun to shoot with the c100 back in the days.
I love my C100. It was my first cinema camera, and I can't seem to part with it even though I haven't shot on in it in years, lol. Awesome video, like always, bro!
Guy you’re an absolute legend. I miss you, buddy.
I've probably put more hours into this and the mkII than any other cameras. It's pretty incredible, I still use it for some paying jobs and for my own stuff. I agree with your assessment of the camera body freeing up your mind to be creative cause you don't need a bunch of extra kit, I love how you can just grab and go with this body and a lens. Great review!
it was an amazing camera. I shot so much amazing content with it. I miss mine, but also very happy that I've moved forward to the Sony FX6 and FX3
Estoy encantado con los reviews de cámaras en tu canal de UA-cam, especialmente con este, ya que siempre he querido tener una cámara de cine de Canon. Sé que la imagen no es la mas top en la actualidad, pero creo que para un videoclip musical con una propuesta de imagen antigua es muy precisa. Me encanta el factor de forma que tiene el cuerpo de la cámara y es algo con lo que sueño, ya que actualmente trabajo con una BMPCC6k. Espero poder tenerla en mi kit de herramientas para poder jugar con ella o solo tal vez como una reliquia de la cual no nos demos olvidar. Saludos de Perú! No sé inglés, espero que el traductor te ayude a leer este comentario jaja c:
From my shooting experience with various classes of hand-holdable video cameras I can confidently say the Canon C100 especially the Mk2 version records the best 24-28 Megabit 8-bit 4:2:0 1080p image among virtually everything out there in the market even today. Yes, you got to nail the settings exactly right due to the heavy compressed nature of the H.264 files but the rewards are so impressive. Hassle free workflow, storage space is minimal, editing is a breeze by even the cheapest of computers. IQ-wise, beautiful color rendition, great tonal gradation from the shadow to highlight areas, great resolution (close to the theoretical 1080 lines of vertical resolution with professional grade cine or still photo lenses), good light sensitivity and even the grain at the higher ISOs looks pretty beautiful. Great camera for today's money of $500 no doubt.
Agreed. Bought the C100 Mark 2 for smaller projects this year and have been blown away.
It is really awesome. What kind of projects do you shoot?
I really like how you take the raw footage through grading. I'm sure you'd get far better results with some simple lighting in place, a three point for instance. And good LED lighting is fairly budget friendly these days.
I still use the C100 for live streaming. Great camera.
nice. Thank you!
I loved mine. It does what you need it to do.
It really is amazing how easy it is to use. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would
man, i think the crunchy constrast on the blacks happens because you put rec709 on gamma output, but for majority of monitors today we use 2.4 gamma, that is kind of a bit flat contrast gamma, but is okay and the media standard nowadays
Gotta get that OWLCOLOR picture profile to take it over the edge! 😉😉
I did❤
I scored a c300 MKI for like $320 plus shipping and fees. I love it a LOT. I want to get a C100MKii but I'm happy with what I have for now.
I have one, is really good.
XLR input, big batteries, internal ND filter and bunch of buttons are all great
The file sizes are super small but at the cost of flexibility in post
It has some problems, the size is hard for gimbals and some tripods
Having to turn off the camera to go to gallery and turning off again to record and waiting for it to boot up is very inconvenient
How does the C100 and C200 8bit footage compare? Would love to see those side by side and cut together. And any other thoughts you would have. You make great UA-cam content look forward to more of it.
I loved the c100 Mark II. But 3 of the 3 I bought used were broken in some way. I loved it though.
I really enjoyed to work with the C100 and in fact preferred it compared to the C200 in many aspects.
Fantastic.
Question: Do you have any tricks to make an image appear sharp without being bitey? I keep struggling with this in my own work. I play around with a still frame, and of course the more sharp it is, the better it looks. (within reason) However, once I then play the video, it seems like I have to back off that point by quite a bit. I guess this makes sense, but I always struggle with finding the right balance between sharp but not bitey.
The simplicity, yet feature packed design of this camera is beautiful and it angers me. So many features in this camera that are becoming deprived in modern day camera releases. Not sure why we're removing things, like full size XLR and ND, but it's killing me.
Just watch that ND filter knob. I have an entire shoot with it having not quite seated out and once I got to post noticed there’s a shadow in my top left
I always wanted to get one and will probably get it at the right price.
At the moment I’m playing with a Blackmagic camera that was released about a year after c100: the Production 4K. I find it to be almost exact opposite of this camera. The body is a bit awkward and minimalist in features but the codecs could not be more robust. Any flavour of ProRes in 4K or 1080p or CinemaDNG RAW in 4000x2160. It has some quirks like the “black hole sun” and a useless built in battery but the image over all is to my eye stunning. I wonder what you would make of it.
Almost bought the C100 in 2013 but then decided to get the Canon 1Dc. Like the colour and look of the original clog.
This is what I used in film school and now I feel so old 😭
Ok, question I keep asking myself. What would you rather buy for roughly $500? GH5 (10bit) or c100 (xlr, ND, long battery)
wondering the exact same thing!
What a timely question, next week’s review is on the GH5 actually!
I know this is a really annoying answer but it depends on what you are going to use it for. If you’re shooting documentary and need the simplest setup possible then the C100 is hard to beat. If you want stronger resolution and codec selection and portability, it’s the GH5. If I had to start fresh right now I would probably do a C100, but that’s super specific to the kind of work I do (UA-cam, doc, etc)
@@jakehayden998 haha that's awesome! Love your camera reviews so I will be watching. Also, that's an interesting take. Currently own a gh5 that doesn't get much love cuz been using my x-s20 a lot more but been hanging on to it for possible podcast/production scenarios.
I had both and I must say the GH5 Videostuff in the body of the C100 and I would be totally satisfied
C100 for long format recordings, like conferences (XLR required in pro environment). MILC for creative and short stuff.
How would you grade te autofocus performance?
Leica Summicrons are legendary. The C100 is just a good camera for its price.
YES
We bought a house because of the C100. Great camera, especially fun uncontrollable documentary style situations.
What are the details of the sensor. How is this camera better than a mirrorless camera like a Canon R50?
one of the best camera you can purchase, I still have 3 of them
I am almost forget this camera
What's the lens attached to C100 ?
still use it. with the c300iii and the c70
I still have mine from when I bought it after the first price drop.
I still don't know why they have that funky progressive wrapped in interlace - If you bring progressive clips into an editing programme it usually reads as interlaced and drops the resolution unless you tell it that it's progressive.
I'm surprised how well it upscales, and I'd love to know if it's really capable of more than the official specs if it was Magic Lanterned
That’s pretty interesting to think about. I never considered what third-party software could do with the C100
@@jakehayden998 I seem to remember a post saying they were warned off the cinema line by Canon.
Obviously the C100 has a lot of things that ML brought anyway, zebras, peaking etc. but I can't help wondering if it could really record 4K if pushed (even if it was limited duration)
Best camera! I still have one ;)
Why did canon just seem to stop after the c70? They were on a roll with their c line.
Probably switched their focus to smaller mirrorless like the R5C.
I love this cam so much that I bought 3 in total. Coming from 5dii this is a huge improvement
Yeah it would be a big bump up from the 5d. What kind of lenses are you using?
I have this camera tbh my Sony a6500 blows it out of the water .
What lens do you have in the thumbnail?
An old Leica Summicron-r 50mm f/2
I have that camera and I love it, I just wish it was a bit lighter, hand holding kills me, and brining a monopod is very annoying
Right but what about the dragon masters episode?
That’s coming this summer, hold your horses 🐴
I still use it
Another thing you forgot to mention is the autofocus. For a camera with every other aspect being the opposite of anxiety inducing, I found that the focus is what you have to watch out for the most. It takes two to three seconds to lock an and doesn't have any type of tracking.
Its a solid camera, but the highlight handling of the sensor is atrocious. And at the same time, literally every mirrorless camera now has better image quality. I had the mk2 for a while, and I loved it.
The only problem is finding one in mint condition. I wish Canon still manufactured this.
Good summary of the C100 M1 but definitely buy the M2! If Canon had kept this body with 4k 422 10bit internal they would have sold a million of them. I'm still part of the C100 M2 cult, though recently upgraded to C70 - I still love this camera as a safety cam and for time lapse - it's just so reliable, with tiny gradable files, great cine features, great battery life it's hard not to like this proven workhorse.
Worth remembering that if you added a Atomos Ninja 2 you could get a 4:2:2 image essentially turning the C100
Into a C300 for way less money. Glory days.
Beside the recording features, what is the differences between the c100 and c300 ?
@@carminedepaola8018 300 has 60p in 720, SDI and genlock and the body is a bit larger.
@@carminedepaola8018 24Mbps vs 50Mbps, SD vs CF cards, 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 internal ...
@@MeetupvideoUK with an external recorder there is any difference?
you're still only getting an 8 bit 4:2:0 file...just wrapped in a 10 bit wrapper...the C100 and C100mkii only output 8 bit 4:2:0 data via HDMI...I have 3 Canon C100mkiis and use a Ninja Blade with one when shooting
"you can find it as low as 500$". Yes good luck with this
Unfortunately I can’t find one for $500’ most are about $900
I used the C100 for a short film a few months, and the image quality is just not there for me. Just to name a few gripes I had with it:
1- The evf is subpar.
2- The lcd screen is hard to see in broad daylight.
3- The files are not flexible and break apart if you want to do anything more than just a simple grade.
4- The image is soft. Too soft, in fact. Sharpening the footage ends up looking crunchy if you don’t get it right.
I’d pick up a GH5 for around the same price and have a more flexible camera that will look goof for years to come. The C100 had its place, but it’s long been superseded by better, more practical cameras.
I agree the image is certainly starting to show its age. What kind of lenses did you shoot on for your short?
@@jakehayden998 I used a Rokinon/Samyang set of f/1.4s, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 and the Canon 24-105mm f/4 MKII.
I know the Rokinons aren’t the sharpest of the bunch, but I was shooting stopped down (mainly for focus accuracy) and it still was quite soft.
The only lens that I enjoyed was the 24-105mm because it had IS and it worked pretty well for some of the handheld shots we did.
The EVF was panned on it's original launch, so has always been considered as rubbish.
Canon needs a C70 update.
Your title says 500$, yet the link you provide has a price tag of 3,499$...😮
Edit: I see the mistake now, your video is about the C100 but your link takes us to the C200.
If They make C100 Mkiii with a 4,5k internal, +4 stops of nd, one more screw on the top handle and internal 10bit 422 I dare any aspiring filmmaker who would look around for other camera
almost C300 mk2 :) except 4.5k
@@MeetupvideoUK yeah, to be fair 4k is already good enough but canon likes to do downsampling resolution so… Even EOS R7 has 4k fine (downscaling from 8k)
*JUST GET THE MK II*
Trust Me 😊
Great camera but it was too tall for effective rigging
No timecode. Which was dumb.
Still using it everyday and continue to make money from it.
take this camera + topaz and you got a pretty decent camera...
8 bit FHD? No, thanks....
This camera is not 500
LOL… you never get a good conditioned canon c100 for 500$!
If I am wrong, send me one for 500$.
So why use this clickbait headline?
It was and still is shite…… ever the successor was shite…..
24 mbs seriosly? looks like crap in 2024
You should judge the images, not just the bitrate...
The C100 Mark ii was hands down the best camera I ever owned. I’m sad I gave it up for the C200 🥲
Prices of c100 on ebay after this video 📈