My Efficient USB-C Powered Canon C70

Forever in search of the cleanest rig.
I've been filming rowing for 3 years on the Canon C70 and I love it to bits... though I would love it to be more like the Komodo X rig builds I always watch. I take a lot of inspiration from the likes of ‪@SamNewton‬, ‪@stalman‬, ‪@GriffinConway‬, ‪@EricFloberg‬, and ‪@SoundItOutFilms‬ and have found a lot of my best C70 practices and pieces through them.
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The Gear
► A Cam | Canon C70
► B Cam | Canon EOS R6 Mark II
► Action Cam | GoPro Hero 12 and Max
► Drone | DJI Mini 3 Pro
► Shotgun Mic | Rode NTG5
► Lav Mic | Tentacle Sync Track E
► VO Mic | Shure SM7dB
► Lens | Canon RF 15-35, 24-70, 70-200mm
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Video Chapters
0:00 - Hello there...
0:27 - The Everyday Backpack
2:19 - The Camera Case
2:51 - Building the rig
4:36 - Tentacle Sync System
5:22 - Battery Powered
5:52 - Drone and other bits
6:14 - Why I love/hate it
8:28 - Security
8:45 - Everyday Carry
9:03 - Love you bye
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[@EamonGlavin]

What you might not have realized is I didn't have a 3rd camera to film with since everything was either recording or being built on camera... which means I needed to use my new iPhone 15 Pro with BlackMagic App + Apple LOG as my overhead camera and it worked out pretty damn well!

[@justinuriahphoto]

Definitely need two C70's with the same setup just different lenses. When I went to two bodies I never had to change lenses again and boy what a relief. I use the Canon 18-80 and 70-200 ENG lenses. They are my bread and butter on the C70's.

[@dbcooper7326]

I'd been nervous putting that camera bag on a Ryanair flight check-in

[@EamonGlavin]

Hence avoiding airlines like Ryanair when I’m traveling with it!

[@BackupSte]

Very very nice setup

[@RyanOsmond]

Interesting, Thank for sharing. I film Kitesurfing for a living and have the C70, The thing I hate though is no SDI, the HDMI sticks out and I'm terrified I'll snap it off. I like your battery solution though. Does that monitor have touch to control the camera settings too? Also I'm curious how much you make filming rowing, although I understand you probably would not want to disclose this. I'm curious if it is sustainable sport to film as the Kite surfing industry is always a bit of a struggle financially.

[@EamonGlavin]

Oh dude, how I would love SDI instead of HDMI, especially since my monitor has decided to inconsistently disconnect on my most recent trip with it (probably because the C70s HDMI port might be bent out of shape...). No camera setting control on the monitor, but hopefully one day -I just love how bright it is when I'm filming in broad daylight. I definitely wouldn't call it all that sustainable as of yet, but so far different projects pop up each year with high enough ticket price that it helps sustain me until the next one! Being super niche has allowed me to be the go to guy in rowing, and I'm working on building my newest project, @TheRowingNetwork, to be a more sustainable venture.

[@wearetrackclub]

Very cool gear, Eamon! Really like how you put this together. Interesting stuff 👌

[@EamonGlavin]

Cheers guys!

[@davidmorefield]

Love the ergonomics. C70 is such a great camera.

[@EamonGlavin]

It's been a hell of a workhorse for me these last three years! I've appreciated all your vlogs and constant drive to crate the smoothest production workflow, building out this rig to be efficient as possible has been fun (Kondor Blue's Nato-Nato mount was a huge win for me too). I almost switched from the Canon R to the Sony A7Siii until the C70 got released... but I'm still constantly pulled to the FX6. I wish I could live without internal ND's and go to the FX3 for size, but the speed I can change lenses is way too useful!

[@lobsterthieved]

I love kondor blue stuff. I've been building out my GH6 for about a year and they continuallly make things so easy, not to mention unexpected bonuses like 1/4" to 3/8" thread adapter built into the handle!

[@EamonGlavin]

Honestly, they're such a great company for the camera community and I wish I had their stuff when I started all this in 2021!

[@therealjimmy5411]

That Swit battery to power the camera and monitor with out adding a cage and vmount is a game changer!!!!!

[@EamonGlavin]

It's been huge! I don't need rails, a vmount holding system, or a way to plug in the C70 to it (which means I'd still need a Canon BPA battery)

[@Caller8194]

really good production

[@nachoag8678]

I started in rowing photography a year ago with a digital camera. Now I have a Canon T7i with a 55-250 lens. I look forward to having the gear you show here, so thanks for the video Eamon. It's great information to use as guidance on what to aim for. I really want to take awesome pics and videos that show the beauty and greatness of this amazing sport (and its playground here in Argentina, in the Delta of the Paraná River which is stunning as well). Keep it up!

[@rpungello]

Access is far more important than gear when it comes to making content! You'll get better content with your current camera/lens from a coach's launch that you would from a $50k setup from 500ft away.

[@EamonGlavin]

Hey that’s awesome! I started my filming journey with the Canon Legria and moved to the Canon Rebel T5i. I used the base kit all through high school, college, and a full year in Dublin before switching! Like Rob said, access is what will get you the better shots, gear will only help you enhance the skills you build.

[@nachoag8678]

@@rpungello True! It's really a privilege to be on the launch. I try to make the most of it

[@nachoag8678]

@@EamonGlavin Nice! It's true, I try to make the most of my camera and the launch perspective. I've taken some cool shots but always try to do better. You inspire me, thank you and keep it up!

[@EamonGlavin]

Good luck mate! Hope to come down to Argentina at some point

[@juliuse.]

i think you like usb-c

[@EamonGlavin]

🤏

[@asa_martinez]

Don't be scared of RED, it's hands down the easiest system I've ever used, the only thing easier is probably the Arri 35. Leave your iso at 800, expose in-between the goal posts with a variable ND and you have a slightly better image. Using it is not the problem, it's losing the autofocus, built-in nd's, and more hard drive space. R3D is amazing in post, I love it, wish I didn't need autofocus as much as I do or else I would still be in the RED ecosystem.

[@87forsak]

Great breakdown! I’m in the process of designing a travel kit for my c70. What do you think of the peak design tripod? Can it handle your rig?

[@EamonGlavin]

I love it and have a new Kessler Baseplate that fits right on the tripod. I do strip down my camera because of the weight when i have to set it up as high as it can go.

[@87forsak]

@@EamonGlavin Love it. Thanks!

[@TomLynch248]

damn I wish I had this stuff instead of my iPhone

[@captainsproductions740]

Would love a video on how someone can specialize in a industry like rowing. like how you got started video

[@EamonGlavin]

I can definitely make one of those one day! Though it mainly started from just becoming a huge rowing nerd in high school and college then daily vlogging my rowing life in 2019. I started posting more substantial videos in 2020, which attracted a few rowing companies and teams that have hired and supported me since then.

[@FerMuBe]

Awesome, thanks for this. What would be the issue with using a V-mount like the Smallrig V99 pro? has 8v and 12v plus two USB C and A... and charges off a usb C port. Tilta sells a tiny clip you can place anywhere on a cage or plate... I have both the R%C and C70 ... but I do not use the v-mount on C70 cause the battery is great.

[@EamonGlavin]

I actually have a few of those SmallRig 99s and would love to use them instead of my SWIT battery system! I've really tried to work them into the setup, but cleanly and easily mounting them has proven to be my biggest issue. I've tried a similar Wooden Camera V-Mount plate that could screw into the Kondor Blue top plate, but it's super slow process getting it to work just right and then it's too finicky for my needs. Side note, because I'm stuffing my camera case to the brim, the height of the C70 + Kondor Blue top plate + (just added) Kessler Kwik Stand doesn't leave me room for a rail system to sit underneath it or store elsewhere in case. That's why I hope the C200 Mark II will have a Red Komodo X style battery solution!

[@DanielePauletto]

Nice video! I'm curious: I just find out you, so I don't know if you already talked about it! but, given that you use the C70 with a modest big rig, ever tryed the R5C? I use it with a similar rig, only 1 more usb cable to camera. I know exactly what you mean with that "poking" battery, and do the same with smallrig 99wh battery and it's very comfy. ciao

[@EamonGlavin]

Cheers Daniele! I have tried the R5C and it's a really solid camera and would be a perfect downsizing of my C70 + R6 Mark II combo.But my only issue is how spoiled I've become with the internal ND filters and re-mappable camera buttons that going back just doesn't seem possible for me anymore. I would love to use my SmallRig 99wh batteries, but I haven't been able to find the right mounting solution for me. If I find that AND a USB-C charged Canon BPA30 battery, we might be in business!

[@davidschwan]

Great!

[@Jerbrown]

Hi Eamon, how does one get a hold of you for a business inquiry? Great quality video, as always!

[@EamonGlavin]

Cheers Jeremiah - just replied to your initial email!

[@WarChortle]

I read it as USB-C70

[@EamonGlavin]

…that’s genius… how did I not think of that hahaha

[@ecopennylife]

I'd be nervous just holding the main camera 😅

[@EamonGlavin]

Same, but you very quickly get over it when you have to carry it around for an entire regatta hahaha

[@elmar0accaronie]

Do you tether the camera to yourself when on a launch?

[@EamonGlavin]

I actually don’t, and honestly probably should with the age of some of these parts now.

[@rpungello]

@@EamonGlavin If you get a Peak Design cuff you can just stick one of their anchors on the cage for a quick attach emergency tether. It’s cleverly made, staying loose around your wrist unless something yanks on it (like a camera falling), then it tightens up. Even has a magnet so it wraps around your wrist when not in use. Now I sound like a PD shill…

[@EamonGlavin]

Not a bad shout! I'll look into that because would probably be more useful sooner rather than later...