It's really going to depend on your expectations. If you're coming from mirrorless cameras, then yes, it is quite bulky and heavy. (I said this specifically in my C70 review -- would have repeated it in the C80, but I was cutting hard for time.) But if you're coming from more serious cinema cameras, like the C500, or FX9, or even FX6, or Red cameras, or Kinefinity, which I think is a more realistic comparison, then I do think it's fair to describe it as light and compact. Describing a built-in EVF as "necessary" also really depends on your point of view. From a mirrorless perspective, where the cameras are small enough to hold in front of your face, then yes, a built-in EVF makes a lot of sense. But for cameras designed to go on your shoulder, a built-in EVF would be farcical. (Unless your eyeballs are on stalks or something.) The C80 kind of falls between these camps, so it's certainly not going to be right for everyone. As for video quality -- you don't say what you mean, but again, it depends on your expectations, I think. Certainly for me the video quality looks great. Frame rate? 120 FPS in 4k with decent resolution looks pretty good to me. But if you need a specialist high-speed camera, then the C80 isn't it. Bottom line, if it wasn't working for you, then you were certainly right to return it.

@@atticuslake I didn't say a built-in EVF was necessary. I said an EVF is necessary. Also 120 FPS in 4K is only achievable on the C80 in a highly compressed codec. The R1's recording modes (codecs and frame rates) are objectively better than those of the C80 or even C400. As you point out, the C80 falls between truly compact and large... making it awkward pretty much all the time. It's too shallow to be balanced on your shoulder without having batteries or something way behind you on rails, and too heavy to hold out in front of you. Anyway, not ragging on anyone who finds that it suits their needs. I just wish SOMEONE would test the R1. The radio silence on this thing is baffling.

​ @SoundOfYourDestiny OK, I didn't know where you were coming from. I've been using the C70 for 4 years without an EVF, and I'm going to use the C80 the same way, so I don't find it necessary. But if you need one, then you should certainly factor in the cost of adding one, and I guess you did, and found it not worth it, which is exactly the right approach. As for slow-mo, the C80 records at 651 Mb/s in HEVC 4k at 120 FPS. Is that highly compressed? It depends what you need. But my resolution tests show that it performs pretty well -- particularly relative to the C70, my previous camera. Bear in mind that *all* codecs are compressed to some degree, including RAW. Anyhow, all the best finding the camera that does meet your needs. If I had an R1, I would certainly review it... though personally, for video, I like having built-in ND filters. I *almost* bought the A7SIII (or FX3) instead of the C70, but I was swayed by that.

No, there is no built-in EVF. Same as the C70, C400, RED cameras, ... many other cinema cameras. Of course you can always add one via HDMI or SDI.

They should be available for rent in most rental shops now. Perfect way to get all your questions answered.

Thank you, glad it helped! As for DGO, the C80 has triple base ISO. As I understand it, multi-base ISO is better than multi-gain output. This video explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHu8i5mIm9mUjs0 I didn't test the C70 against the C80 specifically, but based on the tests I did, I'd say the C80 is a step up. I think both cameras are very good in low light, but I'd say the C80 has an edge.

Thanks!

Thanks, glad you liked it! I already have another in the pipeline, so stay tuned.

I'm afraid I'm quite sure. I think phantom power just isn't enough to power the receiver. Having said that, battery life on the receiver hasn't been a problem for me; and don't forget that the battery is removable, so you can have a spare, and you can power it over USB.

Thanks for the comment! I don't use autofocus much, and I don't shoot wildlife much at all, so I'm not the best person to answer that; but the AF on the R5C is pretty good, good enough for pieces to camera etc. It's not the same as the R5, but still good. As for 12-bit, you get this in raw; see the review at 15:18.

Thanks! Auto-focus on the R5C is very good, though I don't use it a lot. I've never used an FX3.

Sorry, but as I said in the introduction, this review is about the video features only. See 00:25

x100 portable, G200 not so much

Thanks very much!

Great idea! In fact I just went ahead and did it. You can download cheat sheets for the R5C and C70 from the MudLake Gear page, or get the R5c here: moonblink.info/File/Documents/MudLake/R5CCheatSheet.pdf

Perfect! Thank you!!

Thank you!

I think what you're seeing is the message you get when you turn the camera off from video mode, which of course happens when you switch through to photo mode. It's just general adivce. I always completely ignore it when switching modes.

@@atticuslake Yes I did the first few times but then I realized it said to put the lens cap on. If you've been using it for 8 months I suppose it hasn't caused any issue lol.

@@PizzlesTechTime The point is it's only telling you that because you are turning the camera OFF. When you turn the camera off, putting the lens cap on is good advice. But in your case, you are turning it off and then straight into the other mode -- you're not really turning it off. This is just a wierd side-effect of the power switch having OFF in the middle. So I think you can safely ignore it. Putting the lens cap on while you change modes can't possibly make any difference.

@@atticuslake thank you so much. This is my first Canon cinema camera. Cannon has a lot of quirks that Panasonic did not have. I have been focusing on learning the cinema menu first.

@@PizzlesTechTime You're welcome. The R5C's dual modes are certainly a novel quirk, but once you're focussed on video (or stills) I think it will get a lot easier. All the best!

Thank you!

Thanks, glad you liked it!

I'm afraid only you can decide that. I was on the fence between the A7SIII, the FX3, and the C70 for a month; in the end I got the C70, but it was a close call. The FX3 is going to be smaller, lighter and more compact, and have a decent lens choice; but for me, the R5C is just a lovely camera. If you liked the R5, then you'll love the R5C, as its video mode makes video shooting a joy. As long as you don't need remote control.