Many reviews of the Canon C100 talk abouts it’s image quality and the benefits of a small form camera. This isn’t one of those reviews. I’m going to talk about this camera from the aspect of using it everyday for Corporate Video Production.
Like many filmmakers, I’ve used quite a lot of DSLR’S and Mirror less cameras and they all have one Achilles heel – ergonomics.
As great as the new features are on the Sony a7 series and gh4 and the image they produce which can be fantastic, they are a pain to use for corporate video production.
With built in xlr ports, a variable nd filter and being small and lightweight, the C100 for me is the perfect choice for my work which is predominantly corporate promotional work.
It means less stuff to carry around like separate ND filters, an audio recorder hundreds of batteries – the list goes on. And anything that will help my back ache is a plus. and if you haven’t got back or shoulder problems, then realistically your not a working camera operator.
My work requires me to move quickly, change set ups fast, dash from one location to the other and be as mobile as possible. Rigging up a DSLR takes too long. The c100 fits snugly in one bag along with my 70-200 and 24-70.
Yes the new c100 has an oled screen and a big EVF (things which I do miss) but they increase the size and weight. If those are what you are after, fine. But I didn’t see the point paying an extra £2000 for a .mp4 codec when I record to Avid DNXHD on Atomos Ninja 2 and don’t shoot in a lot of low light environments.
I have no regrets in buying the C100. This camera is great for corporate work, wedding videography, even narrative work and that is something I am doing a lot more of alongside my corporate work. A camera is a tool, so use it as best you can for what you do and for me that all camera down to ergonomics.
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