Sony FX6 User Tries the Canon C80, And....

[@KofiYeboah]

Note on the dynamic range, because someone’s bound to have questions! I don’t have a xylo 21, and Griffin Conway did an excellent demo on the over/under exposure, I wanted to judge my first run at the DR where if a part of the image was blown out specifically, if I could power window and get it back ( as I’d do that to get more out of the highlights out a window) if it wasn’t recoverable, then I’d have a note, but we got slot back! Hope that clears that up

[@dynamicrangeproductions]

what a time to be alive where people complain that canon has to many codec options, literally 4 years a go people complained canon doesn't have enough codec options, now they gave you every possible flavour now it's too much goes to show why it's just pick your system and make your stories, you can't actually please creators, everyone will still choose what works for them in the long run

[@KofiYeboah]

I promise it’s not that serious man

[@frankfeng2701]

Because Canon menu isn't the most straightforward compared to Blackmagic.

[@dynamicrangeproductions]

@@KofiYeboah well but you gotta admit we all make it look like that sometimes

[@mbismbismb]

They are sony fanbois, what do u expect from them? Hahaha

[@KofiYeboah]

@@mbismbismb we have better parties 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@hardcoverstudios]

First time on this channel- is this guy always so thorough and concise?? 🤨 Banger review

[@LukeSchaeferFilms]

Jumping from an r5mk1 to a c400. Can’t wait. I film so much professional video on top of the photography side of my business. Actually pull in more income on the video side and both sides are successful. I can’t wait to have an actual cinema box body!

[@KofiYeboah]

@@LukeSchaeferFilms I’m excited for you! You’re in good hands

[@avx111]

My takeaway is anything the C80 is missing the C400 got it. Just put a Vmount plate on the C400 and it's basically my dream camera.

[@earnieboy54]

Yo said “body shame” in reference to a camera. That’s diabolically hilarious! 😆

[@KofiYeboah]

@@earnieboy54 😂 only body shaming I can partake in

[@earnieboy54]

@@KofiYeboah 😆😆😆

[@KyleProhaska]

Something to try at some point, in a scene/situation where you don't have such a wide range of exposure to worry about (like windows in the bg)... set the base to 3200 or 12800 but lower the set ISO after that to a lower value. So set it to 3200 base but set things back down to 800, or 12800 but set things back down to 3200. If you do Base 3200 Set 800, you should end up with an general exposure similar to what the Base 800 Set 800 would give you, but less stops in the highlights, more in the shadows, and a lower *gain* on the signal. That's a very different set of options vs. what most are used to on DSLRs or some other popular cams out there. Sometimes you need a little boost, but the jump is just too far, so when you know that top stop or two can be lost, it's a great way to give yourself some sensitivity help but remove some of the noise hit. UPDATE: Looks like at Base 3200 you can go down to 1000 and Base 12800 you can go down to 4000.

[@Visualsfromthenorthbytk]

In my opinion the FF and extra iso is a great thing for solo shooters. Losing the DGO is a huge loss tho. Feels a pretty hard compromise for someone who loved C70 mainly for the image. It wasnt only the DR but also the highlight rolloff from the C70 was crazy beautiful.

[@AUUA-p5v]

I love the fact he included cams and their reaction to black skin tones Y’all don’t even KNOW

[@KofiYeboah]

@@AUUA-p5v bro it’s a serious problem 😂

[@Wynn85040]

My dog BODIED this review!!! I love when Kofi keeps it consistent and doesn't just fanboy for his own preference. Definitely the best C80 review so far.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@Wynn85040 thank you 🙏🏾 appreciate the view homie!

[@ashstonk]

Bro, I love that last comment about if they want more you don’t know how to help them man sometimes people just need to shoot something and just live stop complaining about stuff being an artist. Love this video by the way man thanks for making it I just got my R5II as I’m still in the hybrid shooting situation.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks for coming through man 🫡🙏🏾

[@SatchFresh]

Kofi! Thanks for the video man. I appreciate the part of testing with the autofocus on different skin tones. That was my only issue with the C70. I went to a Canon demo event the week the C80 was announced and only had the camera in my hands for like 5 mins. The autofocus seemed snappier and better on the darker skin tones but I’m glad you did some testing with it.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@SatchFresh I HATED how bad canon cameras could work in AF with dark skinned people, so glad it seems a lot better

[@kapu2878]

I agree with the height of the camera.. fx3 is my main camera and when not on a gimbal or tripod, I add a v mount battery to balance with the 35-150 and of course for the battery life. I used to have a plate with rails and I hate how tall it was. I just watched the video for fun but it wouldn't be a camera I would consider mainly for the form factor..

[@GriffinConway]

Great video Kofi! Appreciate hearing your perspective 🙌 also thanks for the shoutout 😄

[@KofiYeboah]

@@GriffinConway absolutely! I did promise I’ll send you our car commercial when it’s out !

[@Sutterjack]

Thanks for all the good tips and observations. I started shooting with a C70 this year after shooting with a C100 M2 for 3 years (still love that camera!). The C70 has met, but not exceeded many of my expectations - not the sharpest 4K (no downsampling) and the low light is pretty bad. These two factors make me consider the C80 but I'll wait until it's out, rent one, and make my own decision. Note that I use a Sony FX6 at work and that camera is amazing ..and Sony still dominates on autofocus IMHO

[@KofiYeboah]

thats the smartest way to go about it!

[@cineman358]

Good job! I'm thinking about upgrading from my Komodo to a C80. It's really impressive what Сanon has done!

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s a very nice upgrade to tons of folks !

[@1ShotNas]

“Magnificently myelinated like myself”🔥🔥😂😂😂

[@bccreativeproductions9767]

Great video and straight to the point with style:) I was also looking at this camera and others as we all do, but was reminded by a fellow shooter, if you want to freelance and shoot for other production companies etc you have to have Sony. As great as all these cameras all are, its as it stands its a Sony dominated realm at the moment. Greetings from South Africa.

[@KofiYeboah]

If I was running my own fleet of cams and operators , this would be a huge pick up, but Sony ecosystem can’t be beat man

[@scotthayesproductions5715]

i really really love that form factor. Just too late in the game to switch over to Canon. I hope Nikon develops something like this.

[@marcgilles4520]

6:02 wow really nice skin tones. 10:10 I’m really digging the look.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@marcgilles4520 it has a great image !

[@Paul.Billingsley]

THANK YOU, for sayin' it!

[@temitayoisme]

This camera really packs a punch. Solid test shots

[@KofiYeboah]

@@temitayoisme thanks fam 🙏🏾

[@matthewwinne]

I'm very excited about this camera (and I appreciate this video), but I always like to remind new filmmakers that they should be able to get great results with any cinema, mirrorless or DSLR camera made within the last ten years. Don't let the constant "advancements" fool you. The fundamentals remain largely unchanged and, in reality, you probably don't even need to shoot in 4K, let alone 6K or 8K. We have a glut of amazing, affordable options, from used Canon C100s and 200s to Panasonic GH5s and Sony A7Ss. Heck, even a $1500 Sony FX30 can do it all. Most clients are none-the-wiser. I acknowledge, optics are a thing to consider. Small cameras like the FX30 or GH5 can look cheap if not rigged up, but I've found that this is rarely an issue. I shot hundreds of commercials for the Detroit and Atlanta markets on an unrigged Panasonic GH5 for several years and never once did a client question the gear.

[@roboten]

So true. I'm using a C200 in raw mode for broadcast work every day, the image quality is amazing. Considering C80 though mostly because of more codec alternatives, better low light performance and full frame. We'll see. This video was helpful!

[@BrianReyesFilm]

This is why Blackmagic is the best camera manufacturer. Well, at least until I get to use an ARRI camera. Blackmagic camera footage looks beautiful, great in low light, straight-forward and easy to navigate menu system. I've used Sony FX cameras, Canon Cinema cameras, and Blackmagic cameras. I've enjoyed Blackmagic the most due to spending less time fiddling with the camera and more time focused on the production happening in front of me. I'd love to get my hands on an ARRI camera, though. 😀

[@KofiYeboah]

Arris are built different they’re so nice :)

[@BrianReyesFilm]

@@KofiYeboahI would love to use one but I stopped buying cameras a long time ago. I always end up renting or using the clients’ equipment.

[@CringePanda]

The C80 is why I canceled my FX6 order at the last moment. I guess I'm just going to have to wait!

[@KofiYeboah]

@@CringePanda ooou ! Enjoy!

[@Asyouwere]

Lovely video, I like a lot of the ungraded footage more than the graded versions tbh. It's a matter of taste I guess.

[@KofiYeboah]

Fair enough!

[@AcastroAX]

8:43 more stops and the ability to use a polarizer which you can’t on the FX6

[@KofiYeboah]

I feel like you and Sony have some healing to do

[@AcastroAX]

@@KofiYeboah i just have a way of living I don’t criticize what I can’t make or do better. From a Sony user perspective you can’t complaint about something Sony hasn’t done better or crippled themselves

[@KofiYeboah]

@@AcastroAX well Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@erwickdsouza]

"Magnificently Melanated"... Bro I'm stealing that for my tanning business. /s Great video as always Kofi!

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks homie !!

[@tgm_previews]

Thanks for addressing the dark skin tone auto focus issue with the C70 and putting it into perspective with the C80. Most KZbinrs just test autofocus with pale people running in bright sunlight.

[@KofiYeboah]

It made me so sad when I had a c70 lol

[@ShotByCurt]

The in the gym shots were hella clean! Dope video bro

[@KofiYeboah]

@@ShotByCurt thanks my g!

[@IAmMrNotes]

Still gonna stick to my FX3. But this camera is a beast no cap

[@KofiYeboah]

I even have to give this guy back, amazing camera🎥🫡

[@IAmMrNotes]

@@KofiYeboah may the force be with you broski😅

[@LonzosStudios]

I have the C70 and I'm with you with the C70 struggles with dark skin folks...my dilemma is actually choosing between the C80 or the R5 Mark II to pair with my C70. Right now my combo is C70 and C500 II. I hardly do any creative stuff, mostly weddings, corporate talking heads and interviews. I had the OG R5 before but my big issue with that was the 30min limit. Don't really need the SDI port, Blackmagic adopters work just find the few times I needed SDI. I'm thinking for a lot of people the R5 II may be a better choice.

[@KofiYeboah]

It might be ! Glad canon has options

[@loudandclearmedia]

As someone who already owns a pair of R5Cs and an R3, I feel like I already own that image. From everything I have seen of the C80, it doesn't have that "look" like the C70 does...that kind of soft, bloomy look. It looks a lot more like R5C and R3...oversampled and harder. I'd be buying it for the conveniences of ND, SDI etc, which is rad, but I like that the C70 has its own look.

[@waveland]

I want a clean image that I can dirty up when required rather than needing to work around a sensor with “character”.

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@waveland I'm kind of the opposite. I don't mind owning multiple tools and working within the strength of each of them.

[@waveland]

@@loudandclearmedia If you have the money to invest in multiple lens systems, batteries, cages, accessories, etc. that’s great. But to me, multiple brands adds expense and complexity. I want consistency on set. And in the end we each have to figure out what works best for them.

[@andersistbesser]

The soft look was the problem with the c70 . Its not 2015 anymore.

[@KofiYeboah]

For me for interviews I loved it ! But some projects I wasn’t crazy about the softer look, but overall a great camera , both of em!

[@jerimiahck7]

Great video! That C80 looks tempting

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s VERY nice

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I bet you enjoyed those really awesome third party RF cinema lenses……said no one ever😂. I personally have spent quite a bit of time learning how to light and shoot dark skin tones on braw.

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah an RF to PL is a must ahah

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

Fantastic review Kofi.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TopshelfJunior]

Perfect time to pick up a C70 !!!

[@KofiYeboah]

Yup!

[@JojoJoget]

I’d go with the better lens ecosystem, ultimately the lens dictate the look. The great price would get offset by the RF glass prices, not to mention Sony would likely be refreshing its video line up soon

[@KofiYeboah]

Could go either way !

[@shem44]

Sdi position is not weird considering c80 is like a dslr and not modular like fx6 or red. I choose lots of codec options rather just fx6 long gop 8 bits and no hevc.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@shem44 idk, maybe canon has a bad way of laying that out because there was like 60 different ways to get 4K, and I’d MAYBE use 3, even my friends who used the R5C had to take like 20 minutes to figure out where 4k120 was lol

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

The black magic pocket cameras have a very similar body shape yet no one has complained about this.

[@KofiYeboah]

If there weren’t complaints, the Pyxis wouldn’t have been made lol

[@Paul.Billingsley]

Great one, blood. Keep goin!

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks !

[@brivnii]

Canon colors 🔥

[@KofiYeboah]

They’re great!

[@ElleEdwards_Inc]

Great video!

[@troyreid1340]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks 🫡

[@ethanormeo]

Opening line killed me 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

@@ethanormeo 😂😂

[@jdavevisuals]

It’s the “if I drop it a couple of times” for me 😂🤣

[@KofiYeboah]

@@jdavevisuals durability test 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thedeliveryman2064]

Dope footage. Which lut do you use for rec709 conversion? The official one from Canon or a different one? My favorite is the Arri Log C to rec709.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@thedeliveryman2064 I use a film emulation I’ve messed around with then adapted for c log with a lil CST 🙏🏾

[@hogbobkillerbob]

Magnificently malinated 😂❤

[@KofiYeboah]

Yup 🫡🫡

[@dynamicrangeproductions]

someone who is sponsor/partnered with a particular brand and heavily invested into the system, would most likely not switch to another brand solely just because, except they are willing to sell almost all of the old gear, just to buy new fresh ones

[@KofiYeboah]

To be fair, not a switching video, canon asked me to try and give my thoughts, so I did, I thought we wanted authenticity?😅

[@CristianMercadoYT]

Body shaming is wild 💀

[@KofiYeboah]

@@CristianMercadoYT whoops 😂

[@CristianMercadoYT]

@@KofiYeboah Hey, I'm all up for body shaming. I'm not liberal, I swear

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

I am likely getting a c80 to be a GET ACTUAL jobs camera... My OG R5 is not ideal -My Red Gemini is a paperweight and its heavy.... I THINK Canon Nailed it. I LIKE the grip not being a thing I need to buy It does not look like a mirrorless camera IMHO. My only gripe is the Media should be Cf Ex B have to buy expensive SONY tough cards... THIS camera SMOKES the fx6 sorry but it does - in every way. For solo work this is a more flexible platform. I dont hate hate Sony this is a better camera for the money though, it just is.

[@NathanMallek]

How is the Gemini a paper weight? It’s a solid camera.

[@scottievee330]

At first you sounded reluctant to like it but you had a strong finish.

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah it has a lot going for it! Excited for canon shooters!

[@scottievee330]

@@KofiYeboah Just got the C400. Love.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@scottievee330 VERY solid choice, I think I’m testing one in Utah in Shit, I leave in 2 days 😅

[@GAMEDOG_MEDIA]

The vocal fry goes crazy 😂

[@nocallmebrandon]

Now does the BMPCC6K out do this camera? 6k at 30fps? Blackmagic 6K Full Frame 50fps RAW kills this camera in my opinion

[@KofiYeboah]

I promise you if you lined them up without context, idk if anyone would know

[@waveland]

There’s nothing here I find compelling enough to consider dumping Sony. I’m looking to see what Sony introduces next in the FX line and will probably preorder when that announcement comes. Not to mention the lack of symmetrical dual slot recording with the C400/80. Nice cameras, but for tight margin, quick turn around work, you never ever want to be without a backup source for primary footage. There’s no room for, “Sorry, we need to do a reshoot.” Failed cards are rare but not unheard of-even today. Full res dual slot recording is one of my top 5 must-haves for my commercial work. Overly cautious you say? Maybe but maybe that will keep me in business.

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

Yea Sony users won’t switch, and honestly they shouldn’t. All these cameras work well and it comes down to preference. People with RF lenses and work in a canon ecosystem aren’t jumping ship to Sony.

[@andersistbesser]

I understand but i really dont like sony image. Its the worst image of all relevant camera companies. No soul, no wow effekt. Its a camera to shoot video for your local dentist or something.

[@waveland]

@@andersistbesser Sony’s s709 tends to punch up the reds and warm tones more than I like, but the 10-bit Log is plenty malleable. I can get the look to go where I need it without much difficulty. I almost never rely on out-of-camera color.

[@dynamicrangeproductions]

Greatest video tho kofi

[@KofiYeboah]

@@dynamicrangeproductions 🫡🫡

[@luisedtr07]

Thank god they finally came to their senses and put a FF sensor 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

@@luisedtr07 and made it a reasonable price !

[@disco.jellyfish]

4:25 I dont see how much more straight forward this menu could be. It literally just asks you what codec you want to record in and lists you all of the options. It literally just tells you what you asked for. No more and no less.

[@KofiYeboah]

Having 3 bit rates for every version of every codec in both long gop and xavc and frame rates working on some and not others, but also different modes open between super 35 an FF is way too many lol, even my friends on c70 and R5c couldn’t find the 120fps without trying 4-5 combinations

[@AUUA-p5v]

I just hate the body lol I love canon though lowkey my journey started off what might be the greatest indie cam the 60d but they distinctly made this look like step lower then the c100s line with the 1dx on crack look

[@uptonfilms95]

Canon C70’s autofocus is racist!!! 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

@@uptonfilms95 honestly it kinda was 😂

[@95Ldunc]

That super 35 censor in lowlight is definitely not kind to us Brothas……😂

[@gearienoxcuses3936]

😂🤣😂🤣I have heard such things.

[@schmui]

Ok first off, I am a noob. I know probably more than an *absolute* noob but what exactly makes the c80 ~10x better than a used Lumix S5?

[@KofiYeboah]

@@schmui I don’t know if anyone claimed that to begin with ?

[@schmui]

@@KofiYeboah Nobody 😂 It's just roughly 10x the price but in all seriousness, if I wanted to "go full frame", I would get an S5, sure, without RAW video or internal NDs but still full frame, 10bit V-Log, slowmo, good IBIS etc and all that. For 600 used. I am aware though that I'm probably not the target demographic (starving artist). But if I was, now actually serious: Why would I get the Canon C80 over a BMPCC 6k Pro? - Full Frame - RAW video - internal NDs ...but the 6k Pro costs around 1.5k used, if you're lucky you can even get it all rigged up with *_random glass_* for around that much money. That's 4k for lenses, lights, gimbals, gliders, sound equipment, work station etc 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Barricade217]

Too many codecs? Just avoid any of the 4.2.0 options and you’ll have the amount

[@KofiYeboah]

That leaves Raw LT, ST, XAVCS 422,HEVC 422, of which there’s all - I or long gop, and 3 bitrate options for each 😂 I’ll never need that many options

[@lapo7568]

so you are telling me that thecanon autofocus was discriminating??? LOL

[@KofiYeboah]

They not like us 😂

[@lapo7568]

@@KofiYeboah LOL

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

What’s canon?

[@KofiYeboah]

@@ThisIsLeeBird don’t know

[@Bombbeachh]

Actually!

[@KofiYeboah]

yes.

[@photomagique15]

Felt like you were just looking for something not to like about the camera when compared to Sony. If it fits your workflow, then there’s nothing more need be said.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@photomagique15 when I’m over positive in one direction it’s biased, if I try to balance out, it’s bad😅 yall have to deliberate Amongst each other what yall want from me I’m kidding

[@renouncreation]

How does bro manage to make the C80 look small😭😭😭

[@KofiYeboah]

@@renouncreation gigantic hands lol

[@dominiqueschenck430]

I wonder when people will realise that Sony is mass market - like everything they do - and Canon is the only premium brand of the 2. But it is a matter of time I think.

[@andersistbesser]

Ja sony is mass market but premium starts wirh red not canon

[@KofiYeboah]

@@dominiqueschenck430 what about canon is premium compared to other brands if you don’t mind me asking ?

[@kashifswaynerobinson]

The c70 has better dynamic range

[@KofiYeboah]

Sure!

[@reigndavis7930]

Thats crazy auto focus dont work on the brothers and sisters 😂😂😂 !!! This cant be life - jay z voice.😅 Im calling cps canon about this racism today!

[@KofiYeboah]

Lmfaooo

[@relaxwithme3266]

Prefer FX6 image

[@KofiYeboah]

Enjoy it 🫡

[@MrJayclas]

Sd cards in 2024 on a cinema camera is a real crippled hammer. Black Magic all the way.

[@andersistbesser]

Very true. If i buy a camera cfexpress is a must

[@KofiYeboah]

@@MrJayclas esp when I have ONE 128 as card lol

[@AcastroAX]

4:19 it is rich that a Sony FX6 user complaints about codecs when you lack so many options, weak ass camera that FX6

[@KofiYeboah]

Lol..?

[@AcastroAX]

@@KofiYeboah is it true that the FX6 lacks things on the Codec department? Like RAW?

[@KofiYeboah]

@@AcastroAX I laughed at the weak ass part, in 2024 we can be on the “all modern cameras are good” (this one is great) then that, it was funny lol

[@stmfilms.2]

Starting with bodyshaming? Kofi who are you 😔

[@KofiYeboah]

@@stmfilms.2 I promise it’s just on cameras lol

[@stmfilms.2]

@@KofiYeboah 😂😂

[@BANOSWORLD]

Fx6 doesn't even shoot raw internally 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

@@BANOSWORLD no but the option to select raw is , that’s what I meant

[@andersistbesser]

Tthis would be such a great camera if it had 6k60 and cfexpress cards. I know the c400 has those things but c400 is too much for many users. Is so sad they crippled c80 so much.

[@KofiYeboah]

I mean to be fair, if you want more features, you pay more money 😅

[@andersistbesser]

@@KofiYeboah well cfexpress is more like a new technical standard than it is a feature and without 6k60 this camera can not really do much more than a lumix s5x for 2000.. 😉 z6iii can do it for under 3000

[@KofiYeboah]

@@andersistbesser without SDI or NDs 😅 that Lumix crops in 60 It’s a give and take

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

@@KofiYeboahforgot to mention the built in xlr for audio that those mirrorless cameras don’t have. It’s definitely a give and take.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212 or that 👍🏾

[@mavfan1]

Love how you managed to use the word “actually” four times in about 16 seconds near the beginning of the video. Each time it added substance and depth to what you were saying!

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad you liked it!

[@1ShotNas]

“Magnificently myelinated like myself”🔥🔥😂😂😂

[@KofiYeboah]

@@1ShotNas ahah the PR trained way of saying “ayyy this works for n.. never mind”

[@1ShotNas]

@ AYOOOO IM ROLLLINGGGG😭😭😭BUT YOU RIGHT NO CAP😭😭 that used to be a big bro problem when I was on Marcus sets when he had the C70 that was his main concern !!