I've been using this camera at my full time job for the past five years. Still a good camera to this day.
@dslrvideoshooter3 жыл бұрын
So so good!
@AtomicPixel3 жыл бұрын
Do you find the center autofocus an issue? I was thinking grabbing focus then locking it off would still make it quick to use autofocus for wedding days and events. Thoughts?
@Calmer5733 жыл бұрын
@@dslrvideoshooter sorry to bug , but i always wanted to ask you what you think of the "osmos pocket 1" ?
@Chase-Video3 жыл бұрын
@@AtomicPixel Letting it grab focus and then locking it off is the way to go. Mapping AF lock to button 7 (the button on the side handle) makes it easier.
@stayfocusedmedia2 жыл бұрын
I got it but I can’t match it with a canon 5d any suggestions
@ReubenLiu133 жыл бұрын
Yes, color quality over resolution! With all the race to 8k and beyond, many forget that our screens (and eyes) have a limit too.
@hyperreelmediafilmworks85792 жыл бұрын
My colleague and I were just discussing this. I dislike the plastically look and jittery feel of watching 4K films. I do agree that 4K is great for music videos but for film I love the classic look and motion blur that 1080 offers.
@TechnoBabble2 жыл бұрын
@@hyperreelmediafilmworks8579 Motion blur and colour have nothing to do with resolution... Like, the motion blue is exactly the same if all other settings are the same, nothing changes just because you're shooting at a higher resolution.
@malthus1012 жыл бұрын
@@TechnoBabble that's bullshit. HD video is too sharp. Film is smoooooooth and creamy.
@giuliano8031 Жыл бұрын
@@TechnoBabbleOf course shooting at a higher resolution also makes for more detailed motion blur. It's still blurry because, well, it's blurry, duh, but still has more information than 1080p videos and therefore the motion blur is softer as well.
@salstarks4133 Жыл бұрын
Does this camera shoot in 4k or better?
@AirFlightTravels2 жыл бұрын
I've got my C100 mkII in December 2015 and sold it in April 2021. I miss this camera. I worked with ARRI, RED, C300 mkII, but I miss how fast you could work with this camera. Run n gun! Also image quality was incredible.
@AustinNewman3 жыл бұрын
C100 original was my first cinema camera - what a workhorse!
@WhenWillILearn3 жыл бұрын
Same, and my favourite. Always worked, so easy to use
@readytochop24623 жыл бұрын
Same. Loved that cam.
@markbelden2413 жыл бұрын
Same. I still use it too lol.
@davidanderson47052 жыл бұрын
@@markbelden241 I still use mine
@mastermindfilmsug2 жыл бұрын
Can i get 1
@isaiahkazarovich3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I absolutely love the c100 mark II. It has aged incredibly well. It's almost the PERFECT camera for small high school, summer camp, or college film programs because the files are so easy to edit, the camera is so rugged, and the form factor makes it is easy to learn.
@meditationstorytime3 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting commercials for 5 years on this camera. Never fails and never had any complaints from clients.
@CarlOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
I love this series of revisiting older cameras. These old beasts still have a lot going for them - at a very affordable cost. Thanks for doing these reviews, Caleb!
@EposVox3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this was my dream camera at one point. Wild it's so cheap!
@arielshpitzer3 жыл бұрын
just bought one few months ago. i cant use any DSLR or mirrorless anymore.... feels like a toy.
@JGrindel3 жыл бұрын
This was also my dream camera! Loved it when I was at uni and then on doc shoots after. Being this cheap I would love to get one :D
@imabigsandwich12923 жыл бұрын
Is your a cam still the ursa 4.6k?
@Troy_Sent_A_Message3 жыл бұрын
Crazy when the C100 MK II is "rediscovered" showing how great of a camera it still is, smashing most new cameras out today.
@cmiller72993 жыл бұрын
The C70 should've had this form factor. Fingers crossed for a C100 Mk III.
@migillett3 жыл бұрын
We have a C70 and I totally agree. Every time I use it I compare it to the C100MkII's ergonomics and button layout.
@ahriik3 жыл бұрын
I think what I'd really want is a C200 Mk-II with some proper 10-bit 4:2:2 codecs. Having to choose between RAW and 8-bit feels strange, since even a lot of professional shooters would take 10-bit over RAW for the simpler workflow and storage savings. I suppose the C70 kind of fills that role for most people though.
@Sutterjack2 жыл бұрын
@@ahriikIs Canon ever going to release a C200M2? Or has the C70 killed that? It was suppose to come out in April, but since then crickets-
@EposVox3 жыл бұрын
Also it shoots 4K downsampled to 1080p!
@caringplaceyouth3 жыл бұрын
We use a C100 Mk I AND a Mk II at our church. We LOVE the results we get! the Mk II is very much worth the extra cash :)
@summarity3 жыл бұрын
Here's a camera that needs to be in this lineup: JVC LS 300 (yes, JVC, you read that right). It's probably the best "underdog" older cine camera out there.
@MichaelWTurner3 жыл бұрын
I agree. It has much more features to it over the C100 Mark II, 4k 60, just to name one, but much more.
@SoundSpeeding3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Just wish there were more of them available on the secondhand market.
@AdamKuzniar3 жыл бұрын
2020 Oscars best documentary winner American Factory was shot on this camera. If it's good enough for the academy it's good enough for most of us :) Personally i love my c200!
@keatondepron3 жыл бұрын
@@TackJorrance that’s not the point. The point is the documentary used this camera and won best documentary.
@timlawson89453 жыл бұрын
@@TackJorrance You must be fun at parties.
@outrage93 жыл бұрын
Still using this camera today, love it. Keep thinking I want something newer but hard to justify anything much better than this, and especially at the price. I also think it has better low light quality than it was given credit for here. I've seen footage shot outside at night that's still amazing . Who needs 4k anyway when 99.9% of us are just shooting for online streaming, most of which is viewed on a phone.
@rc-wingman57193 жыл бұрын
You can use very cheap lightweight EF-S IS lenses since The C100 M2 has a Super-35-Sensor. Image stabilization is a game-changer in run and gun. Love the Canon 10-18mm 4.5-5.6 IS STM on this Camera.
@MitchGFilms3 жыл бұрын
I used to mainly shoot with a Panasonic GH4 and G7 but I found a barely used C100 Mk II on eBay back in November and it has been my favorite camera to shoot with. So many featured packed into this thing and it feels so good to hold, too! It has made my video workflow so much more efficient and the quality is amazing! An absolute workhorse of a camera!
@VectanProduction23 жыл бұрын
I've been using this camera for the last 7 years and I LOVE IT ! I just replaced it in 2021 with the new C70 but I keep my C100II as a good B-Cam :)
@Praderanoire2 жыл бұрын
"color will always be more important than sharpness" - Caleb Pike (Also the engineers at ARRI)
@JPerkoStudios3 жыл бұрын
Still use my 2 C100 Mark II's every week for weddings, corporate, and pro video shoots. The image and DPAF is still amazing to this day especially if you don't have to deliver in 4k. Going to update to C70's soon but I will always keep my C100MKII's forever!
@davidaltizer3 жыл бұрын
Love the c100 and have used many of them over the years. Always thought it to be a perfect “youtuber” camera when using EF-S glass. Shocked more youtubers don’t use it… but I know H3H3 has used many for years and so do almost all the LA comedy podcasters.
@FilmMakerKlausKusserow3 жыл бұрын
5:20 Wait, was that a hint of humor??? 😯😁🍀
@MichaelWTurner3 жыл бұрын
You forgot another difference between the C100 I and II, the two has a built in mic on the body, so you can get scratch audio even without the handle or a mic attached. Seems small but it screwed me over on a shoot where the DP didn't realize that. Cool vid. I bought the C100 II at the beginning of 2020.
@lunarvue2 жыл бұрын
It does?! My 300MKII does...but I've never noticed that the 100MKII does. It only records two audio tracks. Am I missing something here?
@Rick-J3 жыл бұрын
We run a C300iii and C70 but kept hold of our 2 C100ii’s because they’re still so versatile and produce a beautiful image. Probably my favourite camera, long live the C100ii.
@yesthisisdonut3 жыл бұрын
Used this camera as everyday workhorse for over 2 years. If you nail exposure and WB, the clog it delivers its gorgeous. The battery lasts almost all day and so does one 64gb SD Card. The 8bit only is a bummer but its easily the best 8bit i'll ever see. You can easily jack this thing up to 2400 ISO and it still looks fine! Wouldnt buy this for myself but it's reliable, ergonomic and just a pleasure to use.
@JackGordon3 жыл бұрын
I use the Canon C100 mark I as my main camera for EVERYTHING, bought in 2019 for around 1k. Other than its size it's great and the battery life is so incredible.
@kingfabrah3 жыл бұрын
I got a great deal locally in Michigan, a camera+Lens+5 batteries+charger + little rig body cage + a water and air sealed hard carrying case. for $1850 . I took it to my two months overseas trip. The results was unbelievable, just the fact that it looks professional it was a easy pass to many events that I didn’t have tickets for also clients takes you way seriously!! than showing up with a DSLR or Mirrorless.
@NeilEvery3 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting with the C100 mkII for close to 7yrs now and love it. Best camera I've ever owned. It just gets the job done without any fuss and it is built like a tank. The only negative is its shape and weight (kinda top heavy even when stripped down) makes it challenging to fly on a gimbal. I can only last a few minutes at a time before my arm feels like its going to fall off. I now have an XC10 as a B camera and for gimbal use and it is so easy to match with the C100 (although the XC10 is not great in low light).
@lunarvue2 жыл бұрын
We still have one of these and use it ALL THE TIME. If you are shooting only 1080p and looking for a new camera. Don't buy a new one....get one of these! Hands down best used deal anywhere. Also, amazing review. I don't think anyone does reviews as well as you do! Superb! Best part was the light burning out...I actually LOL'd at the "RIP"
@terryoneill24933 жыл бұрын
I just replaced mine a month ago. The C100's a great camera that can really take a beating, I put mine thru hell. That said, the lack of 10bit & 4K, plus the fact that the auto-focus is only centred really limits it in 2021. I wish the C70 would have been a better replacement (no full-frame, no EV, and kinda expensive). Had to go with Sony A7S3. Nice vid, tho.
@cammac663 жыл бұрын
Eew Sony. Just joking love that a7
@GettinUp2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you just get the c500
@andraeelite46383 жыл бұрын
I remember drooling over this camera years ago, im glad you are reviewing these now classic cameras.
@davinfitch3 жыл бұрын
Bought this camera brand new back in 2015 and ran with it all the way up to 2020. Incredibly underestimated. Perfect 1st camera for video content or low-budget projects.
@CJGuo3 жыл бұрын
One of the best all time cameras made! Shame no 4K to protect their higher tier cine cams. :(
@tristanmorgenstern423 жыл бұрын
Please more videos on old cinema cameras.
@dontusedontuse82733 жыл бұрын
Will you still recommend the mark 1 with 512hrs on it for about 700dollars
@carlraetzsch3 жыл бұрын
You also hinted at this, but it’s worth saying: you can safely buy used because this thing is a rock! Just keeps working and working.
@dslrvideoshooter3 жыл бұрын
Great point! Never had issues with Canon's cinema cameras and have heard WILD stories of them falling, breaking in half and still running after a little gaffe tape!
@johncl273 жыл бұрын
have 2 C100mkii's that I use for interviews, music events (opera, and orchestra) and some other bits and pieces...reliable & good enough image quality for my purposes
@vincentduke72122 жыл бұрын
My dude, thank you for this video. I recently picked one up and it is such a great piece of kit. Got one with 29 hours on it in damn near mint condition for around $1600, kitted it out with an 18-35 Sigma 1.8, Rails, Matte Box, Follow Focus, and it is absolutely stunning. Pairs well with my EOS R and XA50. Thanks again for the video! helped me in my decision :)
@AaronKajumba4293 жыл бұрын
I just bought this and yes! It definitely is worth the purchase 🙌🏾
@MattArmon3 жыл бұрын
Literally pricing out cinema cams for work right now and wishing the c70 was in this form factor. We are still considering getting the c100ii because the price is so good!
@xray111xxx3 жыл бұрын
The C100 is amazing. Our church uses it. I want to get my hands on one and check it out vs. what I have. I am already a Canon fanboy but the C100 mk.2 does impress me. Time has been friendly to this camera. Great tech stays on point today.
@MateenManek3 жыл бұрын
I bought one 6 months ago and it’s made shooting such a pleasure. It’s a fantastic camera. But also - it’s made shooting on a non cinema camera a lot harder. I’m spoiled with my NDs and XLRs
@alfredoZ883 жыл бұрын
I have two C100 mkii cameras, still use them for weddings/events. Yeah they're bigger compared to the newer smaller cameras but they've Never let me down in 5+ yrs of use.
@VanoverMachineAndRepair3 жыл бұрын
Love my c100, it’s a beast, it never skips a beat. It has a great image at a low cost.
@dickrichards566 Жыл бұрын
I have a Panasonic S1h, Canon c200 but still I am glad with the c100 II. Good 8 bit, little files and the record button on the grip so fine.
@TheGirlSkateBoardCo3 жыл бұрын
Legit… LOVE THIS SERIES OF VIDEOS!!!
@dslrvideoshooter3 жыл бұрын
So glad you're digging them! More to come!
@thomasjmcclure3 жыл бұрын
I work for a small church with a low budget, we got 2 of these last year for our live streaming setup due to the pandemic and they blew me away with how well they held up image wise
@305kubrick3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the C100 MKII is the best 1080p camera ever made thus far. I purchased it about 4-5 years ago and it is still a workhorse. For more serious work such as feature films and commercials, I defer to my Ursa Mini Pro. But for corporate talking heads, reality show pitches, low budget indie's, and any job that requires 1080p deliverables, this camera can't be beat. I will never sell mine and am actually looking to buy a used 2nd one after years of owning the first one. I can easily see myself continuing to use it for years to come. It's that solid and proven.
@DannyHochstatter3 жыл бұрын
I bought this camera in 2015 and I have tried selling it 3 different times but I can never quite let go of it. It's still a dream camera!
@Clemeeeee3 жыл бұрын
why you gotta keep making me want to buy an old cinema camera! Great videos. Loving this series!
@Aiels3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one a couple weeks ago and am loving it. Especially glad to get ahead of the inevitable rush after this video and the prices go back up hahaha
@garyking40323 жыл бұрын
It's still my A cam and scales up nicely to 4k with its 4k sensor. Still a great image and a lowlight beast for its day.
@danieldougan2692 жыл бұрын
It's nice for sure, but you can also get an R7 now for about the same price. It shoots 10-bit, has still photos, in-body image stabilization, even better autofocus, and, of course, has 4K up to 60 fps as well as 1080p up to 120 fps. You can even get an XLR add-on for it. The only reason to get the C100 Mark II now is for the built-in ND filters and the ergonomics. And, if anyone could rig it up properly to improve the ergonomics, it's Caleb. So, by the time you kit out an R7, it could get a bit more expensive, but it's still worth it to get the improved video specs.
@nitablackwood63012 жыл бұрын
the r7 overheats too.
@BrendanEvan3 жыл бұрын
Caleb you find ways to create the videos no one else thinks about and they are fascinating
@richardrobinson61543 жыл бұрын
This channel is a manifestation of gear heads inner dialogue. New cam or older cheaper and proven work horse. The MkII editing workflow is so fast with our 2021 pc’s and macs too.
@NichWoodruff3 жыл бұрын
Love my C100mkii. Just shot my first interview of a couple for their wedding. Extremely pleased with the quality.
@YakAlmighty3 жыл бұрын
As a FS5 owner i'm so jealous of the autofocus of the c100
@smileychess3 жыл бұрын
As a BMPCC4k owner i'm so jealous of the autofocus of the c100
@tanuki2k3 жыл бұрын
Still using the camera to this day. Highly recommended a ninja v to bypass the weak internal codecs. Breaths new life into this old girl.
@simmematt3 жыл бұрын
Started camera operating a few years ago and picked this up. Awesome cinema camera to start with!
@victorfernandezfernandez3 жыл бұрын
I still use this camera, is a workhorse, never gets any error. With an atomos recorder is TOP quality.
@njgmlommerse3 жыл бұрын
Still enjoying mine! Great worktool that helps you get the job done if you make stuff for social media. Wouldn't mind getting another one even though there are more options available that push more pixels.
@joelsmolenaers17833 жыл бұрын
You should do a ranking video of all the old cinema cameras you’ve reviewed at the end of this series! Being loving it 🤙🏻
@transylvanianrider3 жыл бұрын
I had 3 C100 over the time. It is like a family member :))) Now i have a MKII and i'll keep for a few more years.
@theamuseum46923 жыл бұрын
Great little cam but I still prefer the image coming out of the C300 (mk I). 50mbps 8bit 4.2.2 was a bit more usable in post. 1080p60 and AF were nice tho.
@marknorris37693 жыл бұрын
i always find a huge disconnect between used prices cited in used gear reviews and reality price points , almost like channels rely on the adrenaline rush of great deals to create excitement , even without looking i'm guessing the reality price point is $2 if you are lucky , lets see
@jay_mw3 жыл бұрын
I got one of these about 4 years ago and it's been my go-to camera for work since then.
@ShawnyBGolf Жыл бұрын
Love these. One of these on the C500 mark i would be awesome, as there is really no videos on it in the last 10 years and seems like it could be a bargain at under $2k these days.
@BaylonTV3 жыл бұрын
Is the 1080p on the C100 Mark ii comparable to the 1080p on the EOS R?
@caseyonlocation82573 жыл бұрын
..."Sony almost makes me look sick..." Thanks, that made me chuckle! Canon user here!🤣
@Stanleykubrick22 жыл бұрын
Canon colour makes people look like they have high blood pressure.
@primeiroplano-audiovisuais8293 жыл бұрын
I still have this camera. I will never sell it. Love my C100 mark II !!
@alanbalch18312 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome review! I bought this camera 3 years ago it's still my main workhorse. Wish it was a little lighter so it fits on a gimbal easier.
@shawndonnelly8623 жыл бұрын
I have one of these for my high school video program. The one thing you forgot to mention was that this camera is almost kid proof. It really is an amazing value.
@andrewwyatt80162 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this series! I only just upgraded from my C100 a month ago to the BMPCC 6K Pro. The C100 has been such a pleasure to use! I'll still be using it for specific types of content that I would not need a rigged 6K Pro for. Thanks for the great video! I couldn't think of a better host/channel to do this series.
@stogniew3613 жыл бұрын
IMPORTANTE! Every time you change ISO you should Auto Black Balance (ABB).
@funclampproductionsltd71093 жыл бұрын
Really loving these ‘retro’ reviews Caleb, amazing to see their relevance too
@jonathanalvarez36633 жыл бұрын
Trying to find a newer cinema camera that is comparable to this one in terms of features-albeit with higher resolutions like 2K and 4K. What do you got?
@GregAndBeth3 жыл бұрын
I shot the majority of my school projects on the original C100. At the time it didn’t like it that much. looking back I didn’t know enough to really appreciate good colors and built in NDs
@Chase-Video3 жыл бұрын
I have been using this as my main cam for the past 2 years. I pair it up with an EOS R in clog1 as my b-camera (and gimbal cam). The XLRs on the C100 are a godsend for corporate interviews. Also, I can just throw on an XLR shotgun mic with a 70-200 lens, and I’m all set for event work.
@alexshotthese Жыл бұрын
I'm sure someone else has mentioned it in these comments, but the a6400, while 8bit, is kind of an unfair comparison since the reason the 4K is sharp is because it's oversampled from a 6K sensor. Figured I'd point that out, but either way...the C100mkii still looks great in 2023 if you upscale the footage to 4K.
@kameramanhv3 жыл бұрын
I love how this guy talk about practical circumstances to own older camera. 👍
@johnger8503053 жыл бұрын
It's crazy, just browsing through few second-hand models of C100m2 and this video came out.....
@taylorervin2643 жыл бұрын
Shooting a feature length doc on a C100 Mark 1 right now. Still an incredible camera!
@MattSezer3 жыл бұрын
I don't like how you can't have the body up against your body for extra stabilization, since the LCD is on the back; you have to hold it out in front of you more. I prefer the FS5 where you can have it further up on the handle and have the camera against your chest.
@BeyondTheGame_E3 жыл бұрын
I do sports videography and still use my 2 C100 MkII cameras all the time when filming sporting events. I just wish it could do face tracking with any lens or at least allow you to move the focus point.
@isaiahgalante3 жыл бұрын
I love my c100! It’s underrated.
@brianriebedriveselectric3 жыл бұрын
Love this camera! I used it for several years in an event production company & worked great in ballrooms and the woods. They’re still using it in one of their studios. So easy to use and the quality is great. Might have to pick up a used one now that the price is so good.
@SamLucas263 жыл бұрын
C100mkii mark ii was my first cinema camera. Shot with a pair of them for years before finally ditching them for a c300 mark iii when it released. Still a great camera in 2021
@MrOmniscience3 жыл бұрын
Bought the C100 Mk II last year. Great camera!
@markthompsonmedia3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 2 of these for 5 years now, and see no need to change them! My only wish is the auto focus box could jog left or right a little so a subject doesn’t need to be dead centre.
@Patrick-jj5nh3 жыл бұрын
I was close to upgrading to C70 but instead kept my C100ii and instead got new (used) lenses, more audio gear and Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter that makes this camera even better. Btw if you are looking for a stabiliser I'd recommend the Zhiyun Crane 3S, flies this camera fully rigged no problem even w the screen etc
@NoraphonKaedklung3 жыл бұрын
My main camera now, still love it :)
@ColorfieldMedia3 жыл бұрын
Finally just sold all 3 of my C100 Mark IIs last week. They were such workhorses but too cumbersome in 2021. Great cameras.
@TheAstrologyPodcast3 жыл бұрын
C100 Mark II is the GOAT!
@Tydyed3 жыл бұрын
Been using the C100 Mark II since it's release. Great cinema camera! Still using it as my b-cam to the C70 now
@largedjango52273 жыл бұрын
Got it in 2015 along side a RED raven, Still using it, sold Raven long time ago. Really love my c100 mkII
@RahoulVed3 жыл бұрын
Only just sold mine last month. Was sad to see it go - what a workhorse that never missed a beat.
@MacabrePictures3 жыл бұрын
I'd agree with this. I've had a C100 mkii since 2018 and there are still loads of times I pick this over my other camera, the Pocket 6k Pro
@DJCRAZY99LP3 жыл бұрын
I love your view on the cameras and this series. It is so nice to see you comparing the sony alpha 6400 with this old c100 ii and realizing the picture is much softer and nicer to look on the canon.
@BrandonHinojosa3 жыл бұрын
I purchased mine a few months ago and loved it. Though given some financial difficulties I have recently listed for sale. After watching this video, the thought of letting it go is so much worse. C100 mkii gang ✊🏽
@NewsMoto3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome stuff! Keep em coming, Caleb! 1m followers by the end of 2021!