Canon R6 Mark II: The Perfect Companion for the Canon C70?

[@cjm8160]

Re: 2:29 although 6K may not be necessary at this point in time, Canon clearly had future proofing in mind when they made the R6 MK II as this camera shoots 6K RAW when paired with an Atmos Ninja V+

[@MeridianMedia]

You’re absolutely right! To be honest, I didn’t realize this was possible, so thanks for bringing it up! That said, I personally don’t see many situations where I’d use it. The need for an external recorder adds to the cost, and the file sizes and workflow with RAW are overkill for most of my projects. But it’s definitely a nice option for those who need that level of flexibility and quality in post. Appreciate the insight!

[@cosmonaut1961]

thanks for this review! Great job!

[@MeridianMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@cosmonaut1961]

@@MeridianMedia absolutely! Do you have any experience using R5C?

[@MeridianMedia]

@@cosmonaut1961 Not yet, but I hope to try it out soon! How about you? The specs look amazing.

[@cosmonaut1961]

@@MeridianMedia ​ Neither am I 😅

[@TheBeatSeat]

Can you share the benefits of the c70 over the canon r6 mark 2? i have a chance to upgrade to the C70 but is that a smart move with my one camera setup? I only have the 15-35 rf lens so the crop is giving me pause and the pixel count. Would love some advice on which camera provides better video footage especially when streaming on KZbin. Thank you!! Mark

[@MeridianMedia]

Hi Mark, great question! If you’re primarily streaming on KZbin, the C70 might be overkill. Many of its advanced features-like RAW recording or C-Log 2-aren’t really applicable for streaming since those settings are designed for high-end post-production workflows, not live or compressed video. That said, the C70 has several advantages over the R6 Mark II, especially for professional video work. It comes with built-in ND filters, 4K at 120fps, the ability to record in C-Log 2 (offering greater dynamic range), mini XLR inputs for professional audio, and even RAW recording. It’s definitely a powerhouse, but it’s also more of a specialized video tool. The crop on the C70 is definitely something to consider, but I personally use it with the 0.71x speedbooster, which adapts EF lenses to the RF mount. The speedbooster not only brings the angle of view closer to full-frame but also adds a stop of aperture, which is great for low light or shallow depth of field. However, you’d need an EF lens to take advantage of that setup. If you’re doing a lot of hybrid work or want a lighter and more versatile setup, the R6 Mark II might be a better fit. It’s a great all-around camera, especially if you already have the RF 15-35mm lens. Ultimately, I’d say if you’re leaning more into high-end video production, the C70 is worth the investment. But for KZbin streaming and hybrid work, the R6 Mark II is a fantastic choice. Hope this helps, and feel free to ask more questions if you have them!

[@TheBeatSeat]

@ thank you my friend! I am taking the plunge into the c70 and hoping for the best! I was also considering the r5c as a streaming camera instead of the r6 m2 thoughts?

[@MeridianMedia]

@@TheBeatSeat Thanks, Mark, and congrats on the C70-great choice! As for the R5C, I haven’t used it personally, but on paper, it looks like a fantastic camera. If you go for it, I’d love to hear how it works out for you!

[@mikeking2662]

Do you shoot clog 3 or clog 2 with the c70? Curious on how well the r6 clog3 matches with the c70 clog2.

[@MeridianMedia]

When I’m shooting with both cameras, I usually use C-Log3 on the C70 to make matching with the R6 Mark II easier. I’ve paired C-Log2 with C-Log3 before, and while you can get them looking very similar with some work, it’s not worth the extra time if you can avoid it. The biggest difference I’ve noticed (aside from dynamic range) is that C-Log3 tends to look a bit more contrasty after applying the conversion LUT.