Canon C100 mark ii WHY I shot a MOVIE with this 8yrs Old camera!

[@Owlbot]

Well done man! That camera is still amazing even 10 years later. So simple yet so powerful.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks for stopping bye, I have been a big fan of your videos and your products, its true with the type of work that I do, I cant see why I need another big expensive camera!

[@Heinzhoffmannfilms]

I used the Canon C100, and recently bought the BMPCC 6K Pro. This camera has brought me tremendous success, and I love it very much. It's incredible.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Congratulations man! Keep doing what you do stay blessed! 💪🏾

[@MrGygygygy]

still shooting video clips on this camera....and everybody loves the image..! ...its a well kept seceret..

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Absolutely this is well kept secret! 😅😅

[@HorrorFactoryInc]

I upgraded to a CANON 5D mk II 4 years ago. and it is ALRIGHT but I have been wanting this one for a while. I have to Rig my 5D up with things to make it optimal for shooting, but it seems you and I think alike when it comes to what makes a good camera. I hate rigging and love the built in ND filters, battery life, and everything this camera offers. I plan to upgrade to this camera this month :) thanks for the video man, I have been enjoying your content. Keep up the good work mate :)

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks Man! Glad you enjoyed and goodluck with your purchase!!

[@glennb3972]

Good job. The details help a lot. 😊

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you liked the video!

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

I started using a Canon EOS 750D, which was terrific, even with the cheap Canon 50mm lens. If the C100mkII is better, I'll be blown away.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Its the best camera for the price! especially in the saturated camera market of now days.

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

@@AfricanFilmmaker I'm about to get my c100 from Facebook Marketplace today. I found your video while looking for reviews. Thanks. I subscribed also ✊🏽

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@TheTillmanSneakerReview Thanks brother, go make magic with it!

[@photoMichelThomas]

I used it too in my work, thanks for sharing your experience. See ya ;-)

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Great to hear!🙏🏾

[@tmobilemobile]

Brother I just placed a bid for this camera and your review has just inspired me to do more with it once if i win the bid.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

You wont regret brother, Once you have it on your hand don't put it down until your master it, The more you play with the camera the better you become!

[@tmobilemobile]

@@AfricanFilmmaker The camera should arrive by the first of next week. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@dkbthehammer8921]

Great job brother and your English is great !

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks brother, glad you liked the video!🙏🏾

[@ShlomoNizin]

A great review! I recently purchased a used Canon C100 mk1 and can't wait to start shooting commercial and music video

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

You won’t regret bro! Its an amazing camera!!

[@MartinTaylor415]

I inherited two of these cameras at work from a team that moved on. At the time I was mainly shooting 4K on m43 cameras and really didn’t think I’d find the c100 useful. For quick interviews and live events I am surprised how often I still use the c100 cameras. They just so reliable and easy to use and the file size is small so I’m not having to constantly buy new hard drives. And despite their small file size the c-log clips are super easy to grade. Great video. Reminded why I love the c100 ugly ducklings.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Yaah Man! this camera makes me think twice when I see new cameras on the market, Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your experience.💪🏽🙏🏾

[@Whyiadda]

Great video man! Thanks for sharing your perspective. Very helpful and resonated with me

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks I appreciate that 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@internationalhiphopscreenw7866]

Salute. I'm constantly drawn to pick up my C100 markI

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯

[@maximusprime49]

Man this is a great video!!! I love your passion for your craft honestly the c100 has aged so well!! It makes me want to buy one

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks brother! its the best camera for what it offers considering the price point as we speak!

[@pyalot]

A few notes on the bmpcc: - ND filters only on the 6k pro - ND only go 2, 4 and 6 stops, so you might end up adding extra filters on the front - It is a really clunky form factor. - You can buy the viewfinder extra, and it is very useful, however it is a low resolution screen. - A lightweight run&gun setup for the bmpcc 6k pro somewhat akin to the c100 is possible (you probably still want a cage, top handle and rails). But if you really wanna rig it, the formfactor is a hindrance.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks for the notes! 🙏🏾

[@Atchison.productions]

I shot multiple short films in college with the C100 and I loved it. The ergonomics were super good for handheld shots, hella good image quality for 1080, smaller file sizes, I’m almost debating saying screw it and picking up one now

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Which camera do you own now if you don’t mind sharing?

[@stevenwyatt1670]

Love the honesty and straight forward talking here, very refreshing here on youtube! Subscribed!

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks a lot I appreciate for this comment and for subscribing!🙏🏾

[@randallburgess6393]

I love my c100 mkii and I have shot many docs features and commercials with it. Amazing picture quality very much light Arri

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

hard to let this camera go!🤛🏾

[@agirilovich]

It is belived, that someone highlights benefits of out of date camera when can't afford a new and modern one. But I like that video. You looks focused on end result rather than technical aspect of filming. You are honest with yourself. You've chosen a suitable tool based on a task. And you did a great job!

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thank you so much! and yes your right you need to tell your self how good the tool is other wise you will be depressed. 😄 at the end of the day you need to be honest with yourself and Everyday new camera comes out so its good to make things happens with what is in your hands.

[@danielbaldwin8871]

You might want to add a BMD ViewAssist 7 in monitor to your C100 so you can record in 10bit color and in proRes to up the quality. I have two Mark ii and one Mark i. Great cameras.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

I heard about it! But didn’t take it seriously! Thanks so much I will take a look on that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lb7144]

Excellent work and thank you for sharing your craft. I would suggest the C200. Basically the C100 MK II but with 4k raw at 12 bit internal. Now, the raw files are large and you have to shoot them to C-fast cards but you can record HD internally onto 2 SD cards. EF mount so you keep all of your EF lenses. The ND filters have an additional stop. And you can find one used at a good price that won’t break the bank. The auto focus gives you more freedom. The focus box can be moved with the joystick or by touching the monitor screen.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🏾 I have bee researching a lot the C70 and slowly I'm falling in love with it even though I didn't touched it yet, Also it has 12 bit with new firm update and I kind love the body size, what you think between the two?

[@lb7144]

@@AfricanFilmmaker The C70 is an excellent choice and you can record internally 4k to the SD cards. The eye track autofocus is 2nd to none and Canon is still sending firmware updates. Now you will need an adapter for the mini xlr mic ports. Hardly a negative point with so many positives. It’s way better than the C200 and has an RF mount. You can adapt your EF & EF-S lenses onto it. Sigma is possibly going to announce RF mount lenses soon for Canon. With your talent, the C70 will pay for itself on your first shoot. I currently have a C100 MKII and dream of the C200 or C70. I use my 90d for some of the small videoing I do.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@lb7144 Waw thanks man, you made it very clear definitely the C70 is the best camera anyone can dream about at this moment, especially if your a Dp work in big project and you want the camera for your own projects or a regular shooter it serve the both parts, Thanks for your insight. 🙏🏾

[@lb7144]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLZmoNtpK6JjpIsi=DGyEZXof7CeDL94S Hello, I have the Rokinon 85mm & 25mm and they are excellent budget cinema lenses. I see your Signa 18-35mm and that lens is nice. I have that one also. English is my first language and you speak it almost better than me 😂😂😂. I can really ramble on in my vids.

[@filmmakerevolution]

I'm tempted to buy one to have a play around with, looks like a really nice camera

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Its very solid camera with great images!

[@filmmakerevolution]

built in nd is also super handy@@AfricanFilmmaker

[@Artsparkle]

The best run'n gun camera on the world.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Absolutely!💯

[@JOMprodBeta]

i'm a canon c70 shooter and watching this well put together video has me thinking of finding a couple c100s to have as b cams! NEXT up...looking up your series to watch

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks Man! I'm looking forward to try the c70 also, the spec are amazing!

[@soundzandwordzandimagez4323]

Thank you. This was a very useful video presented by a newer filmaker with real experience. I lived the down to earth style and comparison to the Black magic cameras that everyone is talking about. I am a novice and bought a (2011) Canon C300PL for $600 last week without a lens. (I knew the internal battery was dead and only Canon can open it up so you need o store menus choices/time on a card,). I didn't realize how much more expensive cinema lenses were so I'm waiting for something near $400. I now have a chance to buy a C200 mk2 but the price is over twice without a lens so il pass... But thanks for the calm relaxed useful info.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks for watching and gland my video helped, if you can just save up a bit and get the canon c70.

[@artemorbid]

Looks like a great camera and thanks for the detailed review. Simple is better.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Its very good camera! again it depends what you film most of the time, but for documentaries or online distribution the is the camera, unless you'r filming for cinema.Thanks fro watching I appreciate 🙏🏾

[@BrandonDull]

still love my canon c100 mark ii

[@TheMightyCookieShow]

I would say there's a good chance I may actually get one of these somewhere down the road

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

You won't regret!

[@jz_glass]

I'm a big fan of the C100 as well. I think the C300 MII would be the next step up for a person that likes the C100. Great video. Thank you.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Glad you liked the video!🙏🏾the C300 mark iii I find more complete than the C300 mark ii, the difference being the $$ but if its me I will rather just go for the mark iii.

[@jz_glass]

@@AfricanFilmmaker No doubt.

[@lonersparty]

What of c300 mark 1?😭😔

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@lonersparty 😁don't feel bad there is no bad camera but to answer your question the 300 mark i is almost the some as c100 mk2, there is no much difference.

[@mehdikhadouj8935]

I'm very interested by your job, i'm going to follow you !

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!🙏🏾

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Everything you hsve said is 100%> I have a 6K Pro and the form factor and battery life and lavk of autofocusing totally prohibits creativity and speed when time is critical. Im seriously considering a C100 despite its resolution because the only thing that matters is getting the shot

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Yaah Man! its very annoying when gears stand on your creative way! That why some people will just prefer a Ursa mini despite of size but its compact when rigged.

[@audiologicsproductionlive-9599]

Awesome thank you for this overview

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks you for watching I appreciate 🙏🏾

[@Sutterjack]

Good thoughts - I'm a C100 M2 shooter and still holding off on the 4K jump because of the cost (camera, memory and computer). The codec in the C100 is a bitch, but the tiny files edit remarkably well. Keep up the good work.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

yaah its true, I bought the camera before upgrading the computer, I had a macbook pro 13'' 2012 almost exploded with premier pro.

[@LABRADOR904]

Thank you! As the camera is just a tool, I think gear is obsessed about too much. The most important thing is to create.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

I agree with you!

[@MartinTaylor415]

Also, when I need to shoot 4K 10bit I use my LUMIX GH5s. It’s by no means perfect but you can get them pretty cheap second hand these days. Get a speedbooster and you can keep using the Canon EF glass you already have. I have a Ninja V that even allows you to shoot ProRes RAW externally from the GH5s. It is a bit fiddly to rig up but the results are great for the money.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Yaah! One of the most important thing I wish the C100 M2, Could have was the 10bit. As you mentioned earlier the footage are small and easy to grade, But the downside is 10 bit for music videos or commercials is not enough! if I may ask what do you shoot most with the GH5?.

[@MartinTaylor415]

@@AfricanFilmmaker It’s a lot of corporate stuff. I work in Silicon Valley so a lot of customer testimonials, product demos, live events etc. I’m usually called in at my company when there’s no money and usually no time. Then I use the equipment I have on hand which is a little dated (2x GH4, 2x C100 II, the GH5s and 2x Sony A6400). For most corporate interviews and testimonial shoots you need 2 cameras (wide and tight) and it’s easier if they’re identical but expensive when you have to buy new gear. If there’s budget I usually get to work with a production house who bring their own gear and I get to be the producer.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@MartinTaylor415 Amazing! looks like a lot of work, its true that if the job don't pay that much why bother bring all the expensive stuff,Although most people will note care about that especially if they own a Red and they will use it even if the client didn't ask for it.corporate videos sound simple but I find them very time consuming and demanding when clients ask for million changes,😁

[@martindoyle2446]

Maybe your next camera can be the Sony FS5? You can pick one up used quite easily (some people try to over charge, so look out for that). It has an excellent dial-in ND system, ready out of the box, and shoots 10bit HD (and 8 bit 4k). You can get far more out of an external recorder in the future if you wish. It also takes SD cards.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

This sound great but my love for Sony is very small despite it image qualities the Menu's are very crazy, also grading the images personally took me a lot of efforts.But I will try to research on it, but what you think about the Sony FS6?

[@aTADtoofar]

Hi - understood! The FX6 is an all round excellent camera. You can stick to an FX3 if you want a cheaper smaller package for the almost the same image, obviously the FX6 has more functionality. It’s also has a simpler quick menu in addition to the complicated SONY standard menu. Obviously there is a world of choice, but the FX6 and 3 are simply brilliant cameras all round at the moment, but only you will know if it’s what you need…

[@HenrikWilhelmsson]

Nice video! I'm really interested in getting a C100. Seems like a good camera.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

its an amazing camera you gonna love it, especially now the price is super cheap!

[@mygconsultingyou]

Great video and thoughts. I currently use the GH6 and use a variable ND on my lens. It’s great because it’s shoots 10bit and can even shoot ProRes. I enjoy vlog as it’s really easy grade since it’s 10bit and it has a dynamic range boost mode that I keep on at all times. It also has great stabilization built in. It’s small and has a built in fan. I mostly shoot events and documentaries so I have to be able move and shoot quickly-no gimbals! I bought mine used for less than $1300. And it also shoot’s up to 5.8k and up to 120fps. I mostly do 60 or 24. It may be worth considering fir your projects.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Waw this sound very interesting, I even though I have a problem with the Micro 4 third sensors but it worth checking, the spec are amazing!! Thanks for the tip!

[@GarryMYG]

@@AfricanFilmmaker I like the size of lenses being smaller than typical cinema cameras along with the bodies. It literally exceeds specs of all Netflix approved cameras and I can pack two of them with lenses in one backpack. Very good for documentary travel.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@GarryMYG But how is the power supply do you have something like V lock battery or?

[@mygconsultingyou]

@@AfricanFilmmaker good question I use a usb power bank to get about 5 hours but on battery alone I would get around 2hrs.

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

@@mygconsultingyou Waw! Please share the link of the power bank when you can! I would love to check it out!

[@CarlosMelendez00]

Where can we see some of these films?

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Working on distribution will update here once its out!

[@EmefGriffin]

good job bro

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks brother 🙏🏾

[@gazza808]

I’m really enjoying your videos. Do you mind me asking which picture profile you choose to shoot with? I go back and forth between wide dr and Owlcolor (a custom profile) I would love to know your colour grading process as you get a very nice look in your videos. Your English is perfect! Keep up the great work!

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Hey @gazza8808 Thanks for your kind worlds!, I always use Wide DR because it has more details compare to the rest, for this camera Wide Dr is the highest picture profile with more details even though it will need you to spend some time in color grading, my process is very simple. for youtube videos I always use the Luts inside adobe premier pro I just scroll and find one that match skin tones and overall lighting, most of the time I find SL CLEAN CODAK B is perfect, after that I do some small adjustments.With my movie I color graded in davinci resolve, I normally do the color space transformation first and do the minor twist like contrast and saturation since the camera is only 8bit I try to be cautious not to stretch the image too much.I hop this was helpful and let me know if you have another question thanks.

[@gazza808]

@@AfricanFilmmaker may I ask what settings you use for your colour space transformation? Also, where do you shoot your skin tones for WDR? I set the zebras to 70 when shooting owlcolor. Have a fantastic day!

[@gazza808]

Thank you in advance

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Well with colour space transform first you need to set your timeline in colour management,COLOUR SCIENCE-Davinci YRGD,TIMELINE COLOURSPACE -Rec 709 gamma 2.4 if your content going online or tv, if is for cinema then its P3 DC, again this camera is only 8bit so I just want to bring the Rec 709 to life nothing fancy, then after that I do the color space transform IMPUT COROUR RSPACE-Canon cinema gamut,INPUT GAMA-Canon log, OUTPUT COLOUR SPACE-Canon cinema gamut,OUTPUT GAMA-Use timeline. and from here I do small twitching and adjustments. I never use Zebra I find it not accurate sometimes I always us Wave form, with wave form always don't Under expose it bellow 0 or Over expose above 90 or 100 I always try to keep it in the middle, from here you can have a well balanced image. I hop I answered your question!

[@gazza808]

@@AfricanFilmmaker brilliant. Thank you. My current process is using owlcolor picture profile (which aims for an arri colour space) and converting it to arri log using colour space transform. then from there to rec709. It actually looks great but as you say, with it being 8 bit, it gets pushed and can break with anything additional. I’ll give yours a try. All the best!!

[@husseinbakari.]

Mkuu itabd nijiunge na crew yenu nipate maujuzi nami nije kuwa film maker na content creator boraa😎🔥

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Lakini ni vyema ukaanza na kidogo ulicho nacho kuliko kusubiri kujiunga na crew, akianza mambo mengine yatakukuta njiani.au unasemaje?

[@husseinbakari.]

@@AfricanFilmmaker ni kweli bro ndio kwanza nina canon 40d na kit lens😀 bad enough it only take photos ila anyway napambana nilichonacho niweze kuendeleza ujuzi mdogo mdogo💪🏿

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

haha usijali sisi wote tume anzia huko, tumia hata simu pia!

[@lonersparty]

Where’s the film you shot?

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Working on Distribution as we speak I will post here as soon as it get distributed!

[@marcuswarren1320]

I like your work and want to suggest that just like your projects are probably scripted, your KZbin videos should be scripted, as well. The best to you!

[@AfricanFilmmaker]

Thanks I will work on it!