EJ Stuff: C100 Mark II Beginner's Guide and Videography Basics

EJ Massa is court-ordered to bring you an educational video in lieu of jail time. He will teach you the very basics of the Canon C100 Mark II and some videography tips. Some of the information may even be accurate!
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[@CourseBuildersAcademy]

This is the best basic tutorial on the C100 Mk2 I've seen. Please Please do more, you're content is needed, you really need to be doing this kinda think for a living.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

2020 and still using this amazing camera.

[@jdmorris9165]

What type material do you shoot and why do you like it? Do you shoot for fun or as a vocation?

[@FranciscoSilva-bv9qq]

the C100 is the AK47 of the videography industry.

[@digistudio_official]

We hadn't used our canon c100 for 2 years and needed to refresh our memory. Your video is exactly what we were looking for, many thanks.

[@Zer0fear7331]

Bought this 2nd hand in 2023, so many buttons seemed so overwhelming, so glad you made this video after watching I now know how to navigate and can focus on my creative side and filming instead thanks man ! Appreciated the humour along the way too.

[@glennsak]

Amazing. The C100 mk ll is still relevant in 2018!

[@outlawflyer7868]

I just bought one today and this tutorial will be watched many many MANY times

[@matthewmiah4654]

This was awesome, full of clear information. I learned more about the basics than I did at University.

[@marktherrien]

This was by far the best and most watchable guide to the C100 out there. I watched about 10 C100 videos and yours was the only one that didnt put me to sleep. This is huge. Plus it was easy to understand, and by searching your other videos I now know how to cut my balls off and cook brisket in an instanpot because who the heck fire has time to smoke meat anymore. Especially when you waste so much time searching the internet for an easy to watch and understand video on how to shoot with the camera your low paying production company gave you to go out into the field with. well done sir. now Im going to go drink until I pass out

[@RedCowEntertainment]

Glad I held your attention! reason why i started these videos in the first place!

[@ReviewBru]

Totally agree. This is the video we have been searching for but didn’t know we needed

[@zazuzonker]

What happened to EJ? Miss his videos, especially the cooking segments. He’s the only reason I subscribed!

[@RedCowEntertainment]

zazuzonker hi! This is EJ! I moved to a new house and I just haven't had time to make a video in a while between my toddler, house projects, and my busy work! I have a few videos in the works, though, and you should be seeing them soon! Once I'm settled in my house, I'll continue regularly posting

[@zazuzonker]

Red Cow Entertainment Great news! Thanks EJ! Hope you’re enjoying the new house!

[@ReviewBru]

Best beginners guide video ever. Nice one mate 👌🏼

[@TheBigExclusive]

Best tutorial on KZbin for C100 mk 2. Straight-forward, to the point, and covers all the basics. You deserve more views. Thank you very much.

[@RedCowEntertainment]

Thank you! Glad you found my video useful!

[@YHWHsCrusader]

I just bought a C100 Mk II and this is the first video that I have watched regarding how to use it! Thanks for the great introductory information and for keeping up good pace while being entertaining. Great delivery on your video.

[@waltermiranda4307]

Best tutorial literally about anything

[@kisherefilm]

Very helpful... I just bought a C100 today :)

[@LuisVegavideodrone]

Kishere Film How you like it so far? I’m thinking buying one!

[@anetafelix]

Love the fun delivery.

[@dfilliernl]

Had the MK1 for a few years to shoot some interviews. Need to dust it off ... Great refresher. Thanks!

[@JayFingers]

Honestly, this was AMAZING. Great tutorial video! Definitely bookmarking so I can use it as a reference after I get my hands on a C100. Thanks a lot for this!

[@non-contactfootball4983]

Really enjoyed the information given about this camera but also found the presenter very funny and entertaining .

[@francoist971]

Solid video! Thanks for uploading!

[@Kamarkarze]

*standard TV and film in USA, not everywhere else.

[@williammoat6866]

This video just saved my ass from failing a test in college.... you a legend for this one

[@RedCowEntertainment]

Glad I could help!

[@tedbragg74]

This video reminded me just how much we videographers have to know and remember just to make simple videos. It ain’t point-n-shoot!

[@Mariam-hv5nc]

I had that black mark on the screen like @ 5:04 and I thought I broke the screen. Thank you SO much

[@GinaMartina2023]

Excellent video, sir! Thanks for your efforts!!

[@Nadoor70]

Very informative and concise. Thank you

[@LawBlank]

Just what I needed for a refresher!!! Great video!

[@EyesbearFilms]

lovely tutorial

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Great video, I liked and subscribed! Please do more!

[@jeremiefilms3071]

Nice and straight to the point. Thank you

[@eriko901]

Thank you

[@InnerCircleCreative]

Thanks for the basic tutorial. This camera is not menu heavy which is nice.

[@soupforare]

The C100 is what I was looking at for some kind of future proofing wrt """"'"investment"""''" of equipment so thanks for this :)

[@ronnyonkeo]

Short and precise! Thank you for this!

[@Sutterjack]

Fun video and always good to go over basics! Showing it's age, but still love my dependable C100 M2!

[@D4NY301]

Thanks for this great video.

[@Juan-Blasquez]

This was great, got this camera 2021

[@wdavis1000]

This video should have more views...very informative

[@briananseeuw3534]

Excellent tutorial. FIVE STAR! Helped me make my decision. Now what gimbal works best!

[@noag887]

This is awesome, thank you so much

[@hadialgareshah9680]

The best review ever, you simple it man. Thank you very much for for this video.

[@ShawnFoxhorn]

Great video!

[@escornwell]

Excellent excellent basic how-to if you need to use one. And if you are considering buying one, after you watch all the videos full of specs and sample shots, this gives a great feel for how it is to actually work with.

[@stayfocusedmedia]

I just got this camera

[@Dijah]

how to take off the battery?

[@etiennevogelproductions]

Very goood video! Thank U very much

[@alloneword154]

I wish he had more videos on this camera.

[@lucadibartolo3710]

Sorry, may I ask you if you have even found ad automatic switch power off , as we usually find on the canon photo cameras?

[@weezypeasy]

Excellent little video. Thank you!

[@niacreatives7691]

THANK YOU

[@BadatBoardgames]

Thanks !

[@kipling1957]

I am for the first time utilizing the monaural mic on the camera body to sync in post with externally captured audio. I have been hunting around the manual and online, and can find nothing about the mic’s native sensitivity or whether that can be adjusted or padded in any way. Or does it have auto-level? The menu just offers an on/off option. I know this is just a scratch track but I’m a detail freak so it bugs me that I appear to have no metrics to go by or control available. Am I missing something or is that “black hole” the reality?

[@derekk2708]

Thanks for that. Great video. ; )

[@izzyaisha8059]

life saverrrrr

[@opertinicy]

great overview..thanks for posting

[@JusstSolo]

good job!!!!

[@kartherton]

Please can someone help? Plugged a canon compatible aftermarket corded remote into the socket, on my C100 mk2. Pressed the button and it won’t work. I have got the remote set to standard in the menu. But still not working. Thanks in advance. Keith.

[@creepermantheo7388]

i can’t help you, sorry not sorry

[@abdiazizabdille2711]

Thanks 👍

[@ladygigi9097]

This was great! Thanks. Im looking to buy my first camera. Im a novice filmmaker and im wondering if this is too technical to start with. Everyone seems to start off with DSLRs but im hearing great things about this! Is the learning curve for a camera like this harder than for a DSLR do you think?

[@RedCowEntertainment]

I wouldn't say it's too technical to start with (probably about the same learning curve). DSLRs are great because they have a small form factor, you can easily bring it with you everywhere, and you can usually find cheap lenses to adapt to them. It's also great if you happen to take a lot of photos and videos. Myself, I switch between photos and videos often so I like having a DSLR. DSLRs are also easier to put on a gimbal for stabilization.The c100 mk 2 is really great if you only do video production. There's lots of great quality of life things like xlr inputs for sound, built in nd filters, long battery life, and long runtime for video (many DSLRs cap video files at 30 minutes). So if you believe you'll be doing mostly video, not much photography, and don't feel like traveling light, totally go for something like the c100 mk2.

[@ladygigi9097]

@@RedCowEntertainment Thanks for this. Very helpful. I would love to make film mostly but yeah photography is also useful...Mostly i would only use photography to take stills of whatever im shooting (im told i can do this on a c100 too?) I think im 80% sold on the c100 mkii but just started to look into the canon 90D, which films 120p for better slo mo and also has all the benefits of the dslr you mentioned...Its also cheaper!! Hmmm...decisons...decisions!!!

[@VinegarVignette]

This is beyond helpful. You've really saved my bacon, mister.

[@RedCowEntertainment]

No problem!

[@bobbyo6528]

Well done and right to the point!! Thanks Dude!!

[@arealz7466]

awesome tutorial

[@nicholasolivas317]

Can I plug in a lav receiver into one of the xlr ports and a shotgun mic like from Sennhessinar into the other XLR port? Also if my mic doesn't have it's own power supply which setting do I use? I could've tell from the video. Thanks!

[@lb7144]

You can use a receiver in one XLR and shotgun mic in the other. I can’t remember off hand what setting to power it. Canon has a tutorial on the C100 MKII.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Do you have any tips about recording with the C100 in OBS? I have it set at 1080 / 30 fps, but in OBS, it's pixelated, whereas a GoPro connected to OBS looks sharp.

[@NoWay-vz9xw]

Nice

[@divastar167]

Thank you so much!! This is so helpful!!!

[@martinmeyerbiz]

Suuuper video 😁

[@allankinuthia1925]

between this canon c 100 mark ii and sony pxw x 200 which one should i buy?

[@RedCowEntertainment]

Depends on what you are looking for. I believe the pxw has a fixed lens but it does have internal 422 10-bit vs the c100 mk ii internal 420 8-bit. C100 has interchangeable lenses. Me personally, I like the color on the video right out of the camera on canons vs Sony's but that's just my preference. I also like the controls and menus on Canon vs sony. I know some people need 422 10 bit for certain broadcasting standards, but if that's not important to you, I'd go with the canon as you can get a little more creative with different lenses. Canon does have 422 8-bit output via hdmi if necessary. Hope that helps!

[@allankinuthia1925]

@@RedCowEntertainmentoh thanks am greatful for all the explanation. I will purchase canon c100 mark ii. Thank you very much

[@BlackSteelBlackSteelPromotions]

Nice video, i really enjoyed it. Can you tell me that if you use an external monitor like say a small HD....do both of the screens stay on?

[@JoshSmith93]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Great video, thumbs up! Question please. Is it true that when recording long time videos, if the clips is larger than 2GB in size, the camera will automatically split the video into smaller files? If this is accurate, I find this disappointing. Here's an excerpt from the B&H site on the C100ii specs: "The camera records video to SDHC/SDXC cards using AVCHD, a high-efficiency codec that has quickly become a standard in both the professional and consumer video markets. Maximum bit-rate is 24 Mbps. Video files greater than 2GB are split into multiple files while recording, which are automatically joined together upon import using Canon Data Import."

[@Styciewaweru]

That's correct but you won't notice the splitting when editing

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@Styciewaweru Okay...but the fact remains that a long video will continue into a 2nd separate clip or more, correct? If so, that's just one more thing that I have to consider as an extra burden on my workflow. My Canon XF400 and Canon G60 camcorders don't do that. I'm guessing the older cameras with their older codecs have this "issue"?

[@Styciewaweru]

@@caseyonlocation8257 You are right

[@sconorlee]

Best!

[@bksapam5931]

Still picture 😲

[@SenpaiYagami]

Really usefull!! The BeST!!

[@rezasaqi]

U are a Amazing guy.. don’t tell ur mom

[@deterpinkledge7437]

this is great. also dude is drunk

[@michaeltuffin8147]

Hipster

[@mark33328]

lol

[@woodorwoods1650]

Thanks for the great tutorial!!!