Canon C400 || The Best Documentary Camera of 2024??

[@DuffTV]

Thanks for the real down to earth video. Great listening to your thoughts

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Cheers for that really appreciate it! Thats the goal, so always good to hear it came across that way

[@Shaiquille]

I like the look of canon it’s the system I started on. I currently have a Sony and that’s what’s big in my market so that’s what I’m going to invest in.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Makes sense, cant fault that logic

[@willvazquez3218]

Great video! I agree that the Komodo renders a prettier more filmic image. I own Komodo and FX6 and even though I get a ton of work with the FX6, I hate the image. It's strange because the FX3 has a prettier image than FX6 with nicer colors. The image out of the FX6 looks like video and not film. Even though I think that the C400 is a great camera, I think it's going to be a while for the camera to get accepted if you work with other teams and as a gun for hire. I'm old, and for many years, Canon dominated with the 5D Mark II and then the C300 took over lower budget TV and documentary. But then Sony released the FS7 and ever since then, they've gone on to world domination and have pushed Canon to the side. Producers are simple-minded, and the cameras that have the buzzword is FX9, FX6, FX3 and now Burano. Even though the C400 has a lovely image, they may still request an FX6 over it, and not hire someone with it instead, or make you rent one. In a few years that may change, but I think that at the moment, one if better off getting an FX6/FX3 combo. It's like the old IBM saying, "nobody got fired over hiring someone with a Sony". If you are a solo shooter that gets work directly with clients, then the C400 may be a good bet.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Thats all super interesting. Whereabouts are you based? I did a shoot in Aus this year for a US production company and they where keen to go all Sony.. but in Aus I think there's a few production companies that are more open to and like shooting on Canon. I know especially the C500ii has had a really good name in recent years and is the go-to for a lot of factual/doco. I've never heard that about the Fx3 before - thats really interesting. I know I've personally been pretty happy with a lot of the work I've shot on the A7siii. Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your thoughts, chats like this are a big reason I release these!

[@nickdelatorre1280]

Hello, Have you tried uploading a LUT to one of the user profiles?

[@scottievee330]

Awesome. I mount my LCD screen on the other side of the 15mm so that the monitor is more over the lens. I like a centered set up if possible. I've had my C400 since October. Love it! The AF is stunning. Especially with RF glass. Not sure what settings you used?

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Cheers Scottie! Yeah look I actually shot that piece to camera not long after picking up the camera from the rental house.. so the focus hunting that happened during that Im happy to put down to user error haha. When I was able to operate and keep an eye on everything myself I didnt have any problems. What market are you based in, and hows the feedback been from people you work with so far on the camera? Always good to hear

[@scottievee330]

@@calebgrahamfilms Ex NYC guy now in Texas. Self employed small ad agency owner. Mostly print/digital. I only moved into video in the last 6 years or so. I shoot what I want. The clients hire me for my work/relationship. They could care less about how I got there. I can't say I really collaborate with many other shooters. I know you shoot RED as well as Canon. I like the RED colors. I love the Canon ease of use.

[@baekmedier]

compare the fx6 to the c80 and the c400 to the Burano is more accurate. Thank you for a really good video with good points.. Komodo X is always better in colors with red R3D than most cameras

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Yeah good call that's fair. Well hats off to Canon that it even is such a strong competitor to the Burano considering its so much cheaper! I know in my market I'd go out on a limb and say the Burano hasnt really been a hit.. purely based on price.. as far as results go I think its great. Thanks for checking out the vid and sharing your thoughts! I love hearing about what people from all around the world think about these things

[@baekmedier]

@@calebgrahamfilms Im a canon shooter my self. But when they made the Burano I was so ready.. until the price was told... damn.. The Komodo X is the dream, but my work is a lot of run and gun one man band gigs mostly so autofocus is needed for me.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

@@baekmedier Haha I was exactly the same! I wanted a 2024 equivalent to something like the Amira that I could actually afford.. But was pretty shocked by the price. I think thats why Canon have been super smart with this one.. especially when you think of how much the c500ii sells for

[@frankfeng2701]

Can't sleep on FX9, which still has electronic VND and great 6K image.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Agree! Probably some great value second hand ones getting around as well

[@vhauser416]

If you're an owner op already in the Canon ecosystem, this is a very obvious upgrade at a stellar price point. Even as a Sony owner, I'm probably going to try and find a project this year to rent it out given the great feedback it's gotten. From a rental standpoint, given the form factor and feature set, it'll be interesting to see if it gets adopted into larger crewed shoots. I've used the Burano for both solo and with mid-sized crews, and for me it's the unsung hero of versatility, working it perfectly for both scenarios. It's completely replaced the FX9/6 for me, and save for the FX3 on a gimbal, I haven't touched another Sony camera in a while. Also, curious to see if this launch will affect Burano rental prices at all. Though I'm still not sold on this converting a lot of Sony & RED owner/ops, especially RED given how expensive and propriety the ecosystem is.

[@davidmorefield]

Completely agree with this take. It’s a fantastic offering from canon that is catching the company up to other current brands. So far, I am requested for Sony workflows 99% of the time. Only a handful of times for canon. Curious to see if this changes in the future. After a few issues with my fx6, I’m open to seeing other systems.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Cheers for your take! What market are you based in? Always interesting to hear.. especially in regards to how cameras like the Burano have been embraced really seems super dependent on the location. I 100% agree with how good the Burano is.. but I guess what's made it a tricky one here is just the purchase price, and whether you'd make your money back with what you can charge on top of your day rate. The rental prices in Syd are actually very reasonable for the Burano - so for me it makes sense just to rent it for projects. But yeh - definitely interesting to see if this c400 release will effect any of those Burano sale or rental prices!

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Cheers David! And yep - your scenario sounds super common, I think Sony have crushed it with their lineup of cameras and now Canon is playing catchup - which they're doing a pretty solid job at. But will it be enough to convert companies, networks, and owner-ops - I guess thats the question. I'd definitely recommend having a play with the C80 and C400 and seeing how it stacks up to your FX6!

[@calebgrahamfilms]

@@davidmorefield Cheers David! And yep - your scenario sounds super common, I think Sony have crushed it with their lineup of cameras and now Canon is playing catchup - which they're doing a pretty solid job at. But will it be enough to convert companies, networks, and owner-ops - I guess thats the question. I'd definitely recommend having a play with the C80 and C400 and seeing how it stacks up to your FX6!

[@mostlymessingabout]

doesn't Red use Canon RF mount anyway? 🤔

[@moisesjimenez3468]

It's not just a documentary camera; it's basically a legit cinema camera. Stop putting gear in boxes, my lovely people!

[@calebgrahamfilms]

This is true! Some nice Cine, Vintage, or Anamorphic (Which on that note - is coming to this camera next month) glass on this - shooting in RAW.. You could def make some super cinematic films

[@frankfeng2701]

Sony's advantages are the electronic VND and a bunch of affordable power zoom lenses and third-party lenses.

[@calebgrahamfilms]

Yep! 100% Agree. I've seen pro level shooters even running the ND on auto mode on FX6's and getting good results. I guess the thing to keep in mind is E-Mount has been around since 2010 and RF is pretty new.. So I think in the next few years there's gonna be a lot more RF options on the market from other brands