Review of the Canon C200

A short vlog style review of a weekend with the Canon C200.
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Check out my blog post at philipbloom.net/blog/c200review

[@FKfilmphotography]

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Kobeboy15 yeah I see a lot of filming in a style which I call "shock and awe", fast paced music with the bass cranked up as high as possible cutting so rapidly between shots to hide flaws, I suppose there's nothing inherently wrong with this and fast paced cutting can be used to good effect but for the most part I much prefer philip blooms style of displaying quality shots for long enough to take every little detail in. I find it really puts me in a pensive state

[@Kobeboy15]

matty9460 I as a film maker myself, I've always forced myself to edit like that and create something that can make someone go wow, but Philip's style has a more lasting effect even after the video has ended and more satisfying result, where as the cut and awe really on last as long as the video, well thats what I think. I agree with you that not all are bad, but Im saying Philip opened my eyes to a new way of telling a story.

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Kobeboy15 I think I get what you mean. It's like hearing a singer that is so good you don't want to cheer in the middle of a performance just so you don't miss a note.

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[@Kolinu2]

The voice, the filming, the music.....harmonious perfection. Very enjoyable review.

[@BenFarmerCreative]

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[@ben196145]

You Sir are a great story teller whether it's a short film or gear review as in this case, I am always thrilled to watch any of your videos. Keep them coming and I will keep watching for as long as I live. Breathtaking to say the least!!!!

[@suburbansage]

Philip's reviews (and his videos in general) always make you want to watch them forever... 17 minutes felt like 2 minutes. Lovely.

[@PARADIGMCREATIVEGROUP]

I love your genuine care for all things in life. Thank you for your Art.

[@kane.513]

Why am I so excited for a review of a camera that I clearly can't afford (and probably don't need anyways)...

[@Write_Film_Edit]

Relatable.

[@JayBates]

Like the rest of us, you're probably more excited to see content from Phillip than the actual information in the video.

[@ericknorpp8238]

Kane. Also already old news.,

[@ronniedai3683]

You should get excited because in 3 yrs, you probably can get it for 1/3- 1/2 the listed price and you might be able to afford it.

[@PeeHooo]

Because you're a camera nerd. ;D

[@foxtowercommunications]

Welcome back, Philip. V much enjoy this review, as others. So glad you took the time to share your thoughts and talent in this video. You've taught me so much about shooting DSLR video over the years. It's v much appreciated. Cheers -C.M.

[@LeighWilbraham]

One of the nicest reviews I've watched - and that includes watching people from Canon with this camera. You convinced me to get one.

[@moritzlessing1079]

Philip, i admire your work, i love the way you capture people and often overlooked details. Thank you for this great Review.

[@azmanazka7977]

When i see the word "review" and the name "Philip Bloom" in the same video, i just clicked.

[@YQuini]

Me too! haha

[@ezra8776]

you are a simple man like me

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

That's a beautiful image. Great range and wonderful skin. Thank you Philip. Looking forward to the EVA1 review soon. Thanks for what you do.

[@QuickAssTutorials]

I loved my c100 but then upgrading to a c300 kind of took the fun out of filming with the extra bulkiness and the limitations on 4k and fps in 2017. I just wish this c200 had a better color code and it would be a done deal, but I can't let myself lose broadcast work over a lack of something like that :(

[@jvanrijn]

Thank you for putting time and effort in this great review video. Helps me a lot in chosing the right camera’s for production and getting ready for a shoot. Keep up the Good work👍🏻

[@matthewleemoore]

Thanks Philip! Appreciate your time and insight.

[@SuperGeekTime]

Love this! Thank you for years of amazing content!

[@artistjoh]

How wonderful to be able to share good cameras with family like that. They clearly know what they are doing. Non-family assistants can be brilliant, but there is something special about working with family when they are good at the job.

[@FhornPatrick]

I wish every review had this much footage. You're depth of testing was really nice. Testing ISO turns into a story. Kind of neat the way you do it. It's like you're a pro or something...?

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@Nolan Conner Instablaster :)

[@nolanconner1850]

@Gage Shiloh Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

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@Nolan Conner happy to help xD

[@verstimmtegitarre]

Very nice review, finally starting to remind me of your old reviews, which I love! Keep up your good work, even if you don't have the time, or money to do reviews like you used to do! I still enjoy every of your videos, because I love your filming style. I even visited your little talk at Photokina last year. Hope to see more Videos soon, regards from Germany!

[@JEK]

Love the coloring and skin tones.

[@stanarthur]

It has taken me nearly two years since purchasing the first generation URSA Mini 4K EF to be able to outfit it with a shoulder mount kit, a viewfinder, a follow focus, a matte box, a couple of 4x4 filters and three decent lenses. I shot for five years on a Canon 7D. The difference in image quality, even in 1080p is remarkable. I would love to try other cameras such as the C200 but budgets being what they are...

[@RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia]

So glad you did a review for the C200! I'm really on the fence about buying this.

[@DroneOp]

I do like watching these with a beer! Thanks for taking the time!

[@GiTxSHuM]

Been waiting for a review of this. Thank you so much.

[@rugbyfowler]

Never disappointed, awesome video as usual Phillip

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Wow! The colors look so good.

[@thespfgirl]

Mr. Bloom, you are a sight for sore eyes! Thank you for what you do~

[@ed6164]

Great job Philip - as always!

[@PiotrB]

Brilliant review - thanks as ever Philip!

[@francisreybokingo5279]

That's why we love you Philip Bloom your camera review is much more believable than others I'm not saying that they are terrible reviewer but yours is the best.

[@erskinhansen1715]

As always, a masterful review!

[@3ilder]

Love it!! I don't really care about your reviews I just enjoy your videos so insanely much!! Thx! And by the way, I totally agree that product reviews should be later on after some weeks... PB - good job!!

[@SullyCortez]

Love your reviews man, so detailed and with such beautiful shots. I now know to stick with the Panasonic EVA1 or something similar. Thank you Mr Bloom, your hard work is appreciated by us all

[@SullyCortez]

Cak until i get it in my hands I won't be able to make the final call, but so far from what I see it seems much more applicable for my needs

[@Noparticularcontext]

Fantastic to watch as always

[@perrymorrisjr]

I love this guy, learned a lot from him!

[@mdturnerinoz]

Great review even if I will never be able to justify buying (and camera renting is way too expensive in OZ for amateurs). Love your choice of background music too; it's so nice that you actually note the titles/source for your chosen music at the end; I wish many others would do the same.

[@LeeZavitz]

Nice job on the review. Was the lowlight test at the end shot in clog ungraded?

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

Zed ProMedia yes it is. there's a video on vimeo of the same footage he shot in log then graded

[@LeeZavitz]

James Jackson I assumed it was. Looked really faded but the shadows look impressive. Can’t wait till my pre order comes in.

[@adventureriders4515]

nice review phillip, some good candid shots of Richmond, just down the road from where im from

[@Emrysroberts_dop]

You mentioned that the you had to be careful of clipping in the highlights when shooting in MP4 mode, is it the same case on the end of the spectrum with the shadows? How well do you think the latitude kept up while shooting in 8-bit?

[@JackZimmermann]

Now directly supported in Final Cut Pro 10.4!

[@TimucinLeflef]

Thanks a mill for doing this review Phil. I was really looking forward to it. Footage looks amazing, but I'm still on the fence until they introduce 10 bit and RAW output at 4k 60p (possibly in a future firmware update?). Much appreciated, Tim

[@wildwedding]

I dunno why I should watch any other review channel. Always come back to PB for honest thorough reviews.

[@davidrorie7761]

glad your back!

[@MatthewHyatt]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, mate!

[@sahwah0797]

thank you so much for your efforts Philip. is the viewfinder of the canon c200 good?

[@calenalbertmedia]

Thanks for doing this review!

[@AANasseh]

Does C200 also have auto ISO?! I'm just trying to see whether in a quick run and gun documentary situation this camera can use AF and Auto Exposure to shoot something quick like a DSLR in Auto mode but with C-Log on either RAW or its 150mbs modes. Thanks for the video!! :) (PS. I'm enjoying your cinematic class on MZED! Great job there too!!)

[@richardedens9472]

Thanks for the review, going to BUY either this the C200 or a 1DXII in the next few days to be my new A-cam [pushing the 5DIII to b-cam]. Without thinking too hard would you rather have the 1dxii or the C200 if there was no fs7 or rx100iv in your bag?

[@yuidfbse]

Great video Phil, thanks a lot! I am in the process of buying a C200 myself and have a really stupid and noob question but.. i will ask anyway simply because I dont know about it or how this camera works. When shooting RAW, are any video profiles or LOG modes selectable or can/need to be applied (like when shooting MP4), or because its RAW, basically is just RAW straight out of the sensor with no procession and end of story? Thanks again :)

[@DagelijkseTech]

Hey Philip, what kind of mic do you use to record your voice over? I'm in love with the sound quality Edit: Typo

[@sleety00]

thanks Phillip Bloom! time for the Eva 1 and then we can finally make our decision. do you know why there aren't a lot of c200 reviews? I thought it had something to do with an embargo like the gh5 but cinema 5D has a review

[@amitrajkumarbagai4050]

Thanks Philip for the great videos. I need your advice. I like ursa mini pro 4.6k very much but am torn between UMP, c200 and fs7 1. UMP looks great for price, features, codecs, video quality, dual cfast to dual ssd recording, etc but it's not very good in low light and autofocusing but then narrative films need manual focus and lightings but for event and run and gun work c200/fs7 1 seems great, but no prores 10 bit 422 internally and no 2 cfast for backup in c200 which doesn't justify it over UMP or fs7 1. I still think UMP might be good for both events and narrative films for its price/features etc. What do you think please? Thanks & Regards.

[@plunkett_media]

Canon C200 vs Canon 1DX Mark II? Most things I shoot are very "run and gun". Which camera would you recommend? I'm currently shooting on a Canon 5D Mark IV. Thanks Phil - great review!

[@DaliborSaula]

Good work mate great review. I can see why it takes a lot of time to review.

[@legendp2011]

as an indie filmaker I find this camera very exciting. I rarely can afford to hire a dedicated "experienced" focus puller for the lower budget stuff, so that dual pixel af is amazing, however I also want RAW for maximum grading on films (the RAW file size isn't usually an issue on set, I just use a laptop in a pelican case with a card reader and ssd drive, that way I can shoot RAW for a full day on two cfast cards). Up until recently nothing offered dual pixel af with raw at under $10,000, that being said if you don't need/want the dual pixel af, than for the money there may be better options

[@DavidCuhls]

The skin tone from the C200 though, it's really really nice!

[@DSPMediaTucson]

Lovely footage. To my eye the colors look a little muted. Faces, the green foliage, the sky. Nice cam.

[@riteshmallik4939]

woww,..the images look soooooooooooooooo pleasant to the eyes,..

[@kunkelvideography9170]

Looks like I will be saving up for this camera next year. Where do you get your music? And what were the song titles?

[@SBBLURAY1]

That RX100 footage looks fantastic.

[@Emariess]

C200 paired with a black magic video assist for some juicy prores action would be a killer setup!

[@jeromesolti6592]

What camera and lens did your film this with? That image in your room looks amazing

[@cswrighty]

Your background music choice is top drawer.

[@mios9671]

at least - waiting for review from you !!! Superb !!!! ' Do more" !! Best regards

[@danielgebert4556]

I'm shooting a mini doc pretty soon and a short film right after that. I'm torn between hiring a C200 or EVA1. Any thoughts? Maybe I'll try both

[@tomellacott]

It's an interesting system, by being the '200' it feels kinda like a half-step upgrade as they do with iphones (6 then 6S etc) but it's quite clear this is a full blown upgrade.

[@mankenntsich]

First of all: Nice Review!...as always. And pretty nice shots. I just noticed that the C200 is probably going the typical Canon way of Product lines. I think mid 2018 the C300 MK III will come out with the same features plus anything doing better and giving the XAVC-L or whatever in 10 Bit. I really like the Colours, the files from the Canons and the workflow behind the camera better. But you can get an FS5 plus an external Recorder for less money. Sure it's not the same. In some ways it will be better. And in some not. But i think Canon is doing its usual way of holding back things. Its giving practically unusable options of better Codec/DR and saying "Here it is. There you have it. But you dind'nt pay enough." Lets be honest: Who is able to afford shooting constantly in Raw and gonna buy a C200? As it often goes with Canon: After the announcement everyone is ecxited and half a year later you see that canon pulled of their usual move. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@fraserrudman1032]

Philip! Are you coming back New Zealand anytime soon? Would love to show you around if you're in town

[@akhmadikhbal6291]

thanks mr. Bloom

[@8thavenuefilms309]

Great Review!!! Helped me choose my camera for the next shoot. Loved the portion where you choose which camera would give you the best footage... Hope Sarah's not seen this video!!!

[@TheAwesomeSam]

can you tell me if the C200 can record scratch audio WITHOUT the XLR mic? This is for if I put the C200 on a gimbal and I don't have any space for the XLR mic. Then I can sync the audio from the C200 to a digital recorder in post.

[@TimeMachineMedia]

The RAW is sooooo much better! The color needs some more dynamic quality. Is 14 bit just not a possibility with Canon lower end cinema cameras?

[@NathanVMountain]

Does anyone know when this camera actually goes on sale?? Everywhere is just saying pre order and I am so impatient to get my hands on it 😂

[@wildbikerbill6530]

B&H expected availability beginning August 2017 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1340801-REG/canon_2244c002_eos_c200_24_105_kit.html

[@Blackfilmguild]

Still pre order

[@Bradcurran]

What mic is this for the VO? Sounds gooood.

[@DarrellGrundy]

Solid review - classy delivery. I was just thinking how nice that font is - am I focussing on the wrong part of the film? :) I was going to ask what is it, and then I thought there must be a font matching web service and there is (font squirrel) - it thinks it is Futura *something* - in Adobe Typekit, the closest to me seems to be Futura PT Book - is that a good guess?

[@philipbloom]

Future medium

[@chrislongley]

I like the RX100 shots too!

[@74jeepcj6]

Ha, me in my little world with my GH3 and a $30 Fujian 35mm F1.7 But it's nice to dream

[@devonlavender2412]

Thanks Philip for the review very helpful. (Y)

[@Bastiaanwoudtofficial]

Great camera. But think I will be waiting for the Panasonic EVA-1....

[@KyleRuggles]

Awesome!

[@philamour]

~11:30 looks familiar. Is that the main park in Ealing?

[@FlexFitnessLLC]

Great review! What camera are you using for the vlog style selfie shots?

[@ethanlane1807]

Sony RX100 V

[@jalexb915]

Philip, is there any camera out there that you don't add something external to it? ;)

[@dillpickle1340]

Jake Alexander Bryant point and shoot?

[@firmanbimasennasanto]

wow that little sony rx have a good quality too ......

[@Li0nsmane1]

A wild Mamiya 7 appears at 17:08!

[@hlh1468]

Never left pornhub so fast 💯

[@matrixate]

Prove it.

[@ProfessorChocolateCake]

@TheChosenOne I haven't laughed so hard at a comment all week.

[@sin3rgy]

Please review the Panasonic EVA1 I might sell my FS5 and get that if it's all it hopes to be.

[@eddiewade2718]

Yes I am also waiting for that

[@canturgan]

I still use the 5dmk2, it has a look that I like and can't get on other cameras.

[@philipbloom]

canturgan ha! Stick a blur filter on and you will be there!

[@MT-iq7ul]

Is this better than the c300 mk2? I’ve heard that there’s a lot of problems with it.

[@Lazybearcovideo]

hmm i still fell like the ursa mini 4.6k still beats it imo with extras like sdi out and timecode in, dual cfast and sd slots, cinema dng (widely supported) or apple prores at way better data rates. canon has the low light advantage, canons color science and that autofocus touchy thing...hmmm tough one

[@philipbloom]

Lazybear low light, autofocus trump the Ursa mini for me even with its prores

[@JoeCnNd]

Your idea of messy kitchen is my idea of spotless. Lol

[@raredreamfootage]

What is the battery life like on the 503 monitor?

[@michaeldstern]

Does this camera still have autofocus in 60p?

[@ErikHill1]

Great review, thank you Philip! Beautiful footage and music. Do you know if this camera can do 422 out?

[@PhilipBloom360]

thanks. yes it can

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

Erik Hill it does 10 bit 422 out in 1080

[@legendp2011]

422 in 8bit 4k is a yes. 1080p 422 10 bit. alternatively you can shoot raw and convert to proress 444 in post, but they may not be possible for everyone

[@hristolazarov9431]

Next level camera...

[@BradStanleyCreative]

Love to get some test RAW files to test on my Mac Pro

[@JohnFelipo]

Amazing review as always, Philip! Leaning more & more towards buying this camera, and this has been a huge help! Would you happen to know if it does 4K 60p in the MP4 mode? I know it does it with the Cinema Light raw, but I haven't been able to confirm if it does 4K 60p in MP4 mode. Thanks again for all your great work!

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

JohnFelipo yes it does canon confirmed it in their announcement

[@philipbloom]

JohnFelipo yes it does. That’s what you were watching for most part (says so in the captions)

[@JohnFelipo]

Awesome! Thank you so much for answering, must've missed it in the official Canon announcement, swear I still haven't seen that info anywhere haha. And this is true 4K 60p, with sound and all? Not just a "fast/slow" mode like the "variable frame rate" mode in the GH5...? Also, the captions do say MP4 but there was no "4K 60p MP4" caption. Either way, thanks for the response!

[@JohnFelipo]

Do you have a link? Swear I still can't see it anywhere haha...just saw that B&H added that info in the specs though

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

JohnFelipo look at canon USA's official video on KZbin its a highlighted feature

[@TimeMachineMedia]

A lot of noise in the shadows Phil on the indoor shots. Slog 3 on a mirrorless?

[@legendp2011]

it looks like the same noise I get in s-log on my a7sii, he mentions using the rx100 later in the video, so my gues is he was filming slog-2 on the rx100 inside

[@philipbloom]

Time Machine Media it’s HD upscaled and low light.

[@searchmedude]

You are fast becoming my go to for inspiration and advice. Many thanks for all your wonderful videos. My local hive I Chiswick by the river. If I bump into you one day, I promise I won't spoil the shot !