Better Than The Red Komodo? YES! Well… Sort of | Canon C70 Review

Not trying to add more hype about this camera but man... This camera has actually changed a lot for me! Excited to share my thoughts on this little beast. I'll be making a video comparing it directly to the Red Komodo in the near future so stay tuned! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below.
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00:00 Komodo Skit
00:25 Disclaimer
00:53 Intro
01:43 Great Autofocus
04:28 Internal ND!!!
05:10 Audio Preamps
05:45 Dynamic Range
07:10 File Size
07:48 Customizable
08:39 Battery Life
09:05 Grab & Go
09:30 Dislikes
11:36 Wrap It All Up!
12:36 Outro

[@JapaneseMonster]

I totally agree with this guy. Just got my c70 and it changes everything if you love shooting video. The image quality is unmatched in this form factor and pricepoint. If you have been spoiled with built in ND filters and false color, you will never want anything less. It is also the easiest camera I have ever used and with the 0.71x speed booster, your life will be forever improved. I just bought a Canon full frame EF 24-105mm F4 lens for $650 which is actually 17mm-75mm F2.8 when the speed booster is attached. That is literally the perfect combination and the only lens you ever need. I also purchased a Canon 50mm F1.8 EF lens for low light and that becomes a 36mm F1.2 for $100. LOL. I also bought a super35 Sirui 35mm F1.8 anamorphic lens with RF mount for $500. Never realized how awesome a super35 sensor is. With these three lenses, focal lengths and apertures, I spent $1250 for what I consider the holy trinity and most affordable setup for the C70. Pair that with a Sennheiser MKE 600 and you are ready to make award winning films with a camera that is Netflix approved and you spent just under $7000 for everything. What a time to be alive.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Love this thing!

[@brandonwilson3507]

@japanesemonster I'll correct one thing in here, 7 months after the fact. The speed booster wont make a 24 a 17 because you forgot to apply the super 35 crop factor on top. So it would be 24 X 1.6 X 0.71 which gives you a focal equivalent of 27.26 which is still a small crop but makes the lens far wider than the 38MM 1.6 crop Canon Super 35 puts on the lens.

[@tvr9757]

No, it's not a 17-75mm lens. Also will never be a f2.8 lens.

[@ggreloaded5269]

Bro its crazy, my cousin was looking for an x100v a few days ago and saw you were selling one on FB market. By the time he gathered the cash you had sold it, I Recognize the profile pic while searching info on the RED komodo. I have a c70 and love it! I also have a Red Raven 4.5k, need to get my hands on a komodo though just love R3D too much

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Small world!!

[@Sutterjack]

Thanks for the good overview - the C70 is a weird camera - lots to like, but not cheap. Lack of EVF kept me from buying it when it came out, but with the substantial firmware updates the camera is still a contender. I'm about to upgrade from C100 M2 after getting more and more frustrated with the ancient codec.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

The c70 is one of my all time favorite cameras still

[@crystalpulseTV]

A good right handle helps a lot with the ergonomics, I'd love something akin to the Outrigger handle, or even for small rig just to make one that has a trigger! But for me it makes a massive difference, I compare to the FX6 a lot, Komodo feels like a different thing still. There's similarities but I just wouldn't run n gun an event on a Komodo like I would with a Sony or Canon cam. So on the FX6 you have the handle and can get comfy with it. The Komodo Blue Cage has a ARRI rosette on the right hand side so you can easily attach a handle 🫶

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I agree!! Trying to keep the c70 as stripped down as possible!

[@seyittahirozuolmez1026]

at 1:55 "The man called CEVAT KELLE" the all in one cameraman as seen in Turkish Tv comedy series :D

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Hahahaha! I love that somebody actually knew who that was! 😂 I just got a random gig from google

[@davidschwan]

Show us the C70 vs Komodo Video💪🏼😍

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Oh it’s coming ;)

[@jayvelasquez8036]

Getting better and better broski! 🔥🔥🔥

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Thanks man! Appreciate the support as always 💪🏼

[@Ed_Scott]

Fantastic overview. I don’t own a C70, but I’m in the market for one and you made some great points. Thanks to the algorithm Gods for suggesting this! #subbed.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Oh man… I really appreciate that! As a new channel, comments that show that the video was actually helpful, means a ton! Thank you!

[@rickseigh460]

I owned the C70, Komodo, and Z Cam E2 F6. I sold the Komodo because it was a PITA to rig all the time. You can't beat the C70 for run and gun as you have built in ND's, 4 ch audio and great battery life out of the box. I'm still trying to find a use for the Z Cam as it's also a pain to rig and I'm currently testing ProRes Raw out to a Ninja V but then I have to attach my Sounddesigns MixPre 3 ii for sound. The biggest gripe I have with the C70 is that the screen is unusable in bright sunlight. I use a cheap Portkeys viewfinder as I don't want to drop a couple of thousand bucks on a good one. I also use an Atomos monitor which is good in sunlight but it adds quite a bit of weight. I'm an old fart so simple is better these days so I'll probably sell the F6 soon and maybe get that viewfinder. Great video and I'll keep the C70 till the end of days.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Great points!

[@daniellove162]

Do you think a Velcro hood to strap on the screen would help? I use one for my R5 and it makes a BIG difference.

[@rickseigh460]

@@daniellove162 Yes it probably would help a bit but I'd hesitate putting anything on the screen while it's opened as the screen mount isn't very strong. I do have a hood for the 5 inch Atomos so I wonder if it could be rigged for the smaller screen. Maybe I'll give it a try if the sun comes out again.

[@DavidWagelmans]

Great channel and great personality. Keep it up 😊

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Thank you!

[@albertcurielx]

🤣🤣🤣 EPIC beginning! Damn I've been there!

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Appreciate that man! 😂🙌🏼

[@caffeinatedcameras]

The C70 is quite the camera but you’re not wrong about the build quality and ergos. Sending my mine in to fix the screen actually

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Yeah… I wouldn’t be surprised if canon comes out with a new version or upgrade of this gap in the cinema lineup

[@alinawalker5899]

This is so good

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Thanks!

[@EdmundElijah]

I’m going to buy this camera because it’s going to make everything so much better!

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

SO MUCH BETTER!

[@DuffTV]

Re build quality ,keep it in a cage and use a handle old mate. I use a Zacuto Z Finder that attaches permanently to the LCD. it makes it rigid

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I agree that’s a solution! That fall in the video was actually with a cage on 😭

[@GabrielScindian]

Kondor Blue makes a very nice left side handle with run/stop functionality

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I’ll check it out! Any link?

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I want to hear your thoughts on the c70! Outdated or timeless 🤔? Are you buying one orrrr waiting for what canon will put out next?

[@JoshSmith-ct3fi]

What are your favorite exposure tools on the c70 ? Tips for exposing ?

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

False Color by far! I just make sure my highlights aren’t clipping and my skin tone is roughly where it needs to be

[@JoshSmith-ct3fi]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz what numbers for skin tones what for highlights?

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Different peoples skin requires different levels but I’m around 40-60

[@lucariccidj]

Still a huge fan of my c100 mark ii for weddings and events especially for the Evf which is not on c70, not a huge fan of the c70 shape not being able to detach the side handle for gimbal use…Sure 4k+DGO technology+ Rf Mount are a plus but when I need better codecs + resolution I use the komodo and vraptor + tokina vv PL thank you for the review

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Yeah I wish the handle was rotatable!

[@drum4519]

Thank you for the video, I have a question. If I take a picture with raw st or lt, the black bar on top and bottom comes out When I printed it out on Premier Pro. But there's no black bar in the outdoor video you filmed in raw. Please let me know how you got rid of back bar of raw LT

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

You’re probably filming in DCI 4k which is slightly wider than regular 4k The black bar is always there you just can’t see it easily on the tiny monitor

[@drum4519]

​@@AnthonyRodriguezz thank you very much for your answer I have a c70 too. If i shoot it with raw LT and print it out on Premier Pro, i get a black bar because as you told it is DCI 4k, but when I watch your video C70 raw LT video, there is no black bar, how did you get rid of the black bar? please let me know

[@StephenFord]

We just bought a Komodo for our first itty bitty feature and I legitmately hate how much it needs to be rigged up in all these extremely annoying ways but hopefully the images we produce will be stellar. Then we can sell it and buy a C70. lol

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Hahaha the images will be incredible. I still prefer the image from my Komodo over the c70. It’s a little annoying rigging it up and have some setbacks, it can be used fairly easily stripped down as well, but everytime I get the footage into davinci and start grading it, it’s all worth it. Happens on every shoot…

[@davidschwan]

I love my C70

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

It’s a little beast!

[@kylelowe]

Love my C70 & R5C combo.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Big fan of the c70! The R5C… not as much. I’m going to be replacing it soon

[@kylelowe]

That's fair. For me its a great B-Cam for my C70.

[@FilmFlab]

@@AnthonyRodriguezzWhat are you going to replace it with? I go C70 + A7SIII and it oddly works! Haha

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I have a whole video on the channel about replacing it with the s5ii! I’ll also be making a follow up review on the s5ii after a couple of months of use

[@kylelowe]

I've added an R6mkII for my C cam and happy how it matches the C70 and R5C.

[@NativeBlackAmericanTv]

..excellent job...jus' subscribed...

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Appreciate it!

[@zoltanelias]

I don't understand how you can compare Komodo with C70. Komodo is a completely different tool. If you want autofocus, go for the c70, it's a great camera, but simple Komodo is just a differen tool.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I agree! But they are roughly in the same price bracket and many people are considering them both when making a big purchase on a cinema camera

[@zoltanelias]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz I understand that, but I'd rather compare it to fx6. Komodo has R3D, nicer image, usability, etc. This is what people who work in production need. We do not need a built-in nd filter or autofocus. Someone who needs af should not even look at Komodo. But I completely understand you. today technology is at a very high level.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

internal ND’s not being beneficial on set especially for run n gun situations couldn’t be farther from the truth. The image of the c70 and dynamic range is much more comparable to the Komodo than the fx6

[@brandonbrodie4547]

Dope video! I’m kind of in the same situation as you with the c70 and r5c. Curious to know what you would replace the R5C with if you sell it?

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

That’s a secret for now 🤫 I’ll be making a video in the future 😏 already have the r5c’s replacement coming in the mail. Stay tuned!

[@caseybachmeyer]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz the r3 of course..better af and good dr...

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Good option but… not the r3 😉

[@caseybachmeyer]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz i hope no "why i am switching to Sony" video 😅

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

@@caseybachmeyer noooooo… been there done that!

[@jakebaine]

I’m about to buy my own C70 after having used one for 6 months for work. I’m coming from a BMD Pocket 6k. I’m so surprised what you said about built quality 😂 the c70 is LEAGUES better than BMD cameras build quality. My pocket is like a kids meal toy hahaha. Other cameras in its price range are also plastic.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

The c70 is great but man… that build quality is absolute trash! You also have to keep in mind the 6k is around 2k and the c70 was 5.5k retail so the expectations are on a different level when it comes to that build quality

[@jeremiahkuehne2400]

What's wrong with the build quality of the P6K? I've been abusing my 6K Pro since release and it's still solid and I have a couple 4Ks that are even older that haven't had issues. The C70 is one of the only cameras that is a step up that interest me but so many reports of the screen breaking on them really bother me. A lot of people seem to think the Blackmagic cameras are just a regular plastic but in my experience it holds up really well and has the benefit of keeping weight down

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

@@jeremiahkuehne2400 curious about this too! Also, that flip screen issues is annoying and less than ideal but I wouldn’t let that deter you! You get used to it and it’s much better than when canon first released the camera!

[@jeremiahkuehne2400]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz I had heard they have a fix for it -- do you know if the new C70s ship with the fix already installed?

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

@@jeremiahkuehne2400 they do! Also old c70 can be sent in to canon for a free upgrade/repair. Super easy process

[@welldone8235]

yeah, sort of :)

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Exactly ;)

[@vladimirtalijan]

I've been saying all this from day one, even before I had C70 in my hands. Komodo is incredibly limiting camera and that's not by accident. Red never meant for Komodo to be used as a solo shooter camera for "small" projects which is exactly how most people use it :) Komodo is made as a C or D camera for bigger Reds on big sets, and that's why it's so incredible hard and slow to work with compared to C70. On the other hand, C70 is exactly made for solo shooters on a "smaller" budget projects and that's probably 98% of all video production on the planet. On the other side, Sony Fx6 is better than Komodo from a handling standpoint, but has a much worse image, and compard to C70 it's worse in both image and ergonomics. C70 is the best solo shooter camera on the market by a long shot, and I don't see that changing until C70 mark II which will only solidify that position. Additionally, Canon Speedbooster with EF lenses is the way to go with C70, and having a LCD viewfinder loupe is a must for a complete superfast workflow.

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I agree… partially! I own the red Komodo and actually made a whole review on it. I prefer the IQ and post production workflow MUCH better than the c70 and will grab that camera whenever I’m shooting any higher end jobs or am just wanting the best IQ possible, but yeah the c70 is perfect for run n gun. Also, the Komodo is like most other cinema cameras. Easily operable as a solo operator if you have the experience!

[@vladimirtalijan]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz It's not about experience when it comes to speed, you just can't do the same things as fast as you can with C70, you always need (much) more time with Reds compared to C70. I've been using Reds occasionally for the last 15 years, and it's always because the production I work for is asking that. Reds are slow, cumbersome and really hard to work with if you do anything other than highend feature films with a big crew, and on top of that they are unreliable, Reds are like Windows PCs :) As for the image, C70 is closest to the Alexa without being Alexa, and I'll take Alexa image over Reds any day of the week.

[@opengateproductions]

@@vladimirtalijan I have a RED Komodo and absolutely love it. I’m a solo shooter and own a small production company. I have never been limited to what I can achieve with the Komodo. It has actually progressed my filming career and landed more jobs. From shooting weddings, to run and gun stuff, I’ve never been held back because it takes too long to get up and running. The image Komodo produces is incredible along with the color science. Every time I color grade footage from the Komodo it’s like looking at it for the first time. I’m so happy RED came out with the Komodo because it allowed little guys like myself to finally get into the RED ecosystem. As always, these are my opinions and we’re entitled to our own 🙂

[@micro4539]

😆 🤣 😂

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

😂

[@EdmundElijah]

If you’re not manually focusing everything, you’ll never accomplish real cinema whatever! 😡

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

Exactly what I was thinking 🙄🙄

[@EdmundElijah]

You need to grow bigger hands so you can hold it like a real boy!

[@rumorscameras]

canon is a bad company....products are not good quality and screens are popping out and stuff, it is not 2021 anymore, get a sony or a lumix .they actually build them well

[@AnthonyRodriguezz]

I wouldn’t call it a bad company and the c70 still is the best camera I’ve used thus far. But not a good company by any means

[@rumorscameras]

@@AnthonyRodriguezz well from experience they re all bad to a degree. Bcz we re dealing with reps. But minths ir maaany weeks is nit thebway for a pro lookig to work. Nonsense. Pretending to have cps and point collection but no.