A Love Letter To The Original Canon C300

In November 2011, with the announcement of the Canon C300 Mark 1, I immediately fell in love with that camera. But destiny had other plans for me and so I made a little video about my 10 year long journey of me, trying to get my own Canon C300 Mark I.

[@iMPACTMediaSOLUTIONS624]

You ready made me fall in love with the C300. It’s my first camera and am building it to my test as I only got the body. Can’t wait to take it to the road. 😁😁😁😁👏👏👏😁👌👍

[@AgustinDavidF]

Because of your beautiful story I bought one last year for 400€ in meant condition and 3 batteries. What a treasure! Thank you mate! I come back to your story from time to time ❤️

[@loommovies]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy your camera.🙏🏻

[@VictorDagon-cc4wn]

I forward this video to my friends and family. "This is why I hunted down and found my new C300 M1 in 2020. I love it and I have since I saw it in 2010 in Hollywood." When they watch this they start to understand. Thank you for this. I relate in every way and laugh at myself every time I watch it. BTW? The unboxing will live with me forever. ❤

[@davidakphotox]

I still have 2 of them, what a gem. I’ve had 2 new C200 which I sold after a few years. I could never let the C300 go infact I traded them in and changed my mind 2 years ago and I’m back using them full time again

[@loommovies]

That‘s awesome! Love that.🙌🏻❤️ yeah, the c300 is just something special.

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

Why do you prefer it over the C200? :)

[@alexshotthese]

There really is something special about the C300 and even the C100mkii sensors. Love the look it gives. Great video!

[@AboveTheCloud]

This is exactly how i felt about the C100 mark ii and was glad to score one in 2022. Great video mate!!!!

[@davidaltizer]

DUDE! Congrats! 'Gear Guy' LOL! Great video! I agree.. the C300 is a treasure... along with the 1DC :)

[@memphiscameraman]

Yes! What an amazing camera that we can now find used for SO cheap. Astonished at how the camera makers continue to design these incomplete & castrated boxcams with more and MORE specs but less character or cinematic soul. It's a practical and reliable workhouse too. Amen brother.

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

Underrated channel

[@thirstyvagabond329]

This is hilarious, thank you! I have a mark 2 I was about to sell but I've decided to keep it because I'm nowhere near pushing its capabilities. I wanted a camera to travel with so I could continue to practise composition and lighting set ups on the road (I'm a director not a camera operator) and was going to go for an FX30 until I watched a few KZbin videos like this which made me realise I was becoming a Gear Head instead of a creative. I bought a 1DXii for travelling and will take my time to try some real creativity with the beautiful and honest C300. The way you narrate your love affair is captivating, honest and funny. Well done!

[@loommovies]

Thank you very much! And enjoy creating!❤️

[@georgedavidla]

Thank you for this video. The C300 is my soulmate camera as well. I got mine 2 weeks ago :)

[@loommovies]

Hey thank you! Oh it‘s awesome to hear that I am not alone!❤️ enjoy shooting, it‘s just a blast!🙌🏻 C300 Mk i buddy😂

[@louisbruckner6705]

Your use of the: "you serious?" Meme is one of the best i ever seen!!!

[@Gleebi]

What a great video. I chuckled which is rare

[@thebentzenable]

What a fantastic journey 😍👌😁

[@GarCorStudio]

I loved this!!!! Please do more. Keep up the good work.

[@CityBika]

Great story telling

[@th3cult]

beautiful

[@BernhardLukas]

I almost felt like wanting to trade my Blackmagic Ursa Mini for this little gem while watching this. ;) Great video!

[@leroykincaide]

I relate more to this video than any other Canon video I have seen, the smell and touch of your first time owning one of these beauties is simply incredible. The comment you made on the look of the 1st line up of sensors, really hit how it feels, the honestly did have a special look. I currently have a C500 n a Red dragon... But there is just something about the canon I cant let go of. There is a magic from the early 2010s that some cameras still look so beautiful to this day. Thank you for sharing your experience :)

[@nebukadnezzar3578]

What a great video poem!! Enjoyed it really much!!

[@MichelleHeighway]

Now let me see these films you made!!!

[@loommovies]

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[@BryanElliott_]

That was moving and amazing, you are definitely different from other KZbinrs well well done 👍

[@loommovies]

Oh thank you so much!❤️ glad you enjoyed it.

[@xabisomtoba8480]

Great story and video got me entertained throughout the video.🚀🚀

[@loommovies]

Oh thank you very much! Happy you like it!🫶🏻

[@Jasonsegade]

Love it well done great film

[@loommovies]

Thank you so much🫶🏻

[@retrohorrorthrills]

That was awesome!

[@tbip2001]

The panasonic af100 really was horrendous to look at! 😂

[@loommovies]

😂👍

[@naormeningher]

Great video my friend.

[@theohartry4757]

Brilliant video

[@Faaabiaaan2punkt0]

I own a Mk1 and a Mk3, I miss the Display Unit of the Mk1 so badly.

[@KimReddin]

I think about the 1DC the same way.

[@matthiass5751]

Meine Canon 1DC hat auch einen besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen. Ich kann die ganzen Sony Skintones nicht mehr sehen ... leider kaufen viele Fremdhersteller inzwischen ihre Sensoren dort ein. Auch die neue Blackmagic ist dahingehend enttäuschend. Die "Mojo"- Wachablösung lässt also weiterhin noch auf sich warten 😂

[@villageblunder4787]

Magnificent

[@loommovies]

Oh thank you Sir.🙏🏻❤️

[@B1-Han]

An impressive love story)) I am very familiar with your feelings)) Like you, I adore this Canon line, especially the C300 and C100 mk2. I still don't have any of them, but I absolutely love them. And I believe in the day when we will be together... )) I also like the C300 mk2, but the rest of the updates in the Cinema EOS line really look ugly. Of course, it would be wise to take into account the technical specifications of the cinema camera first of all, but for me personally, the visual aesthetics of the equipment is no less important in the choice. So congrats on making your dream come true bro!) By the way, didn't gray routine (1080p, 4:2:2) destroy your idyll or are your feelings for your С300 still as warm?))

[@loommovies]

Thanks man! Oh no, that 4k sensor and that special internal processing leads to one of the best HD images I have ever come by. Still love it and for our Indie Features, which are mostly still mastered in 2k and if needed, the c300 scales up to 4k beautifully, it‘s more than enough. And for me operating it, the usability and ergonomics are yet unmatched for my personal needs. Yeah, I guess, the love is still as strong as when I first held it in my hands.🙂

[@tbip2001]

That promo video for the mk 2 was terrible! It’s so odd they released that! Also it’s crazy how orices change over time. 20k euros in 2011, now you get this in the uk for well below £1000

[@isahtl]

Hey, I am considering buying it. Sorry for a silly question: can you shoot handheld with it? How bad is the shaking when filming pans or walking? Cheers to you and congrats:) this might be my first camera ever, although I might get a used one…

[@loommovies]

How nice that this is probably going to be your first camera!😍 yeah, getting a new one in 2020 was already a challenge, make sure to get one with the Autofocus Upgrade already integrated, that‘s a very important thing and a useful tool! Yeah, the camera has great ergonomics and with lens and battery on it, not light, but not really heavy, for me, it‘s a joy to operate it handheld! No micro jitters, great reduced rolling shutter and the smoothness of the panning and tilting results depend on your skills, the camera is perfectly equipped to compliment your talent. I recommend getting the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS lens. It‘s like the perfect lens for the C300 and it is image stabilized, so that will help you too for getting smoother handheld shots. Best, Stefan

[@premchettri7170]

Woah I was looking for this Camera and saw you just posted your fresh video.. Can you pls share if I can do live streaming using this? I know it has that HDMI out but I am not sure it has software support for steaming. I just checked that even for some DSLR models, Canon has a software to use as Webcam for streaming but C300 is not listed on that software as a supported model. Wondering if I can use it as a live streaming cam as I thought it must have support as I saw people use this as interview camera !!

[@loommovies]

Sorry, I don't know that. I don't use the camera for live streaming and therefore haven't looked into that.

[@hagaujcircassianartmusicpr4067]

Great

[@airtime23]

Is there any way of setting the slowmo function on a shortcut button or sth like that? :)

[@loommovies]

I am sorry, I don‘t know because I very rarely shoot slowmo.

[@airtime23]

@@loommovies Thanks anyway. ☺️

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

On my way to securing a C300 for 450 Euros includ batteries and memory cards. Definetely should pull the the trigger I guess?

[@shotbycardenas]

How is it without the DAF upgrade?

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

Would you recommend getting the dual pixel autofocus update or is not necessary?

[@loommovies]

I would definitely recommend it! It‘s a great help for me and it is very accurate.

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

@@loommovies Thank you. :)

[@vallestudiostv]

Im a c300 owner y recently bought a brand new canon c200 and I prefer my c300 over.

[@loommovies]

Yeah, I get it.😂

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

Could you explain why? :)

[@m2media382]

Hello EFS lenses work on it? Thank you

[@loommovies]

Yeah, totally, it‘s a super 35 sensor, so like APS C.👌🏻

[@frenchcoupon3391]

No more C300 videos!?

[@loommovies]

Well, I think, that story is now told.☺️❤️

[@frenchcoupon3391]

@@loommovies Yeah but actually more videos would be amazing. I hesitate between a 1DC and a C300 mark i… Not easy to make a choice. I think I will go with the 1DC (already have another 1DC= for dialogue scenes would be perfect!; I also have a C100 mark i).

[@BipolarSpider]

Love this video, I too do not want other peoples whores, I dont care how old. I want mine new

[@mathewkevin2050]

What’s a good lens for the c300?

[@loommovies]

Zoom Lens EF-S 17 - 55 f2.8 IS and the EF 35 f2.0 IS Prime lens are my favorites.

[@mathewkevin2050]

@@loommoviesthank you! life saver