The CANON EOS C70: A Fantastic Cinema Camera

[@robertochriqui]

I’m Gerald Undone and the noise floor is my dance floor 🕺

[@KennyRonkainen]

Exquisite

[@jan-hendrikbussmann4644]

This is just perfect! Best one ever!

[@makestuffmike]

Very nice!

[@charliemcdougall]

YES! - If this comment is wrong, I don't want to live in a world that's right.

[@CascaraFilms]

So good 😂

[@underreview5411]

I said it once and ill say it again, why doesn't Gerald have 1 million+ subscribers!?! I'm not interested at all in buying this camera and he somehow still got me watching the whole video.

[@MattJackson_YouTube]

AGREED!

[@MattJackson_YouTube]

@@kingdom001_ oof, I'd have to agree with you. The constant b-roll of the editor's face that's supposed to showcase "dynamic range" is just the worst.

[@JeromeDemers]

because only 50% are not subscriber! haha

[@victorvalencia680]

@@kingdom001_ have to agree. Really enjoyed Peter at first, but the channel quickly became annoying and everything because a commercial, funny how he literally recommends everything that hits the market

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At the end of the day, people want entertainment and real world usage in a fun way over straight up facts. Also, as long as view count and engagement is good, subscriptions doesn't really matter. This is where alottah big KZbinrs sorta forget after a while.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thank you for not making me regret my purchase :)

[@daniellove162]

I’m starting from scratch. I still haven’t decided. C70, Komodo, A7siii or FX6. I rarely record good audio to camera because I have great audio equipment. Hmmmmmm.

[@lukeandthings]

oooh my mans jumping on the c70!

[@LanceAsper]

Hahahaha same! 😂

[@DanielEarl]

we expect a review, Jesse.

[@RobertoLopezFilmmaker]

Hey Jesse, what recording format you’ll most likely gravitate to? It does t have prores so I assume h.264? Thanks!

[@LearnLightAndSoundSessions]

I found this video both helpful and entertaining, even at 1.0x. Thanks Gerald! Your perspective is, as always, very helpful!

[@aLgProduction]

lol

[@mondobytes]

Great video Gerald, I still think it's silly that Canon added 8K video on the R5 without any active cooling but limited the C70 to 4K. Honestly, the C70 should have been able to record minimum in 6K and also in RAW to compete with cameras like the RED Komodo. This is a great camera but also a strange one in the Canon Eco system because we know it's capable of doing more.

[@TechTunerLife]

Oh yes! C70 8K with active cooling!🔥

[@calibabyy]

Ill take a great 4k image over 6k or 8k any day. Especially a DG 4k. cant wait to see what you do with the camera man.

[@98JamesNixon]

It’s already going to kill some sales for the C300mk3 they can’t completely destroy it haha. On another note I’m perfectly happy with the specs as they are perfect for the corporate work we do

[@hangloose-media]

Canon being Canon. Bring in the cripple army, boys!

[@makestuffmike]

Armando, you didn’t pull any punches here!

[@christiansantiagophotography]

At this point, you're the only gear review channel I can tolerate. A very informative, practical and thorough review.

[@TheWorld_2099]

I completely agree, I’m totally holding off commenting on other reviewer‘s channels about how they talk way too much, or try way too hard to be entertaining.

[@srijonmondal8842]

"I'm Gerald Undone and all Cameras love me."

[@pebmets]

Great review as usual. The Canon manual focus guide is second to none in my opinion. I'm glad they are incorporating it in their newer cameras. I love that you mentioned that the C70 could be what Canon owners have been looking for that is equivalent to what Sony is offering. It doesn't have to have all of the exact same features, but just enough to make it compatible so that Canon owners don't have to completely change systems if they are already heavily invested in the system. Thanks again.

[@MatthewEncina]

What a fantastic overview. Thanks Gerald for these thorough reviews. 👌🏽

[@MartianCitizen]

I feel like i am back in college and I actually have a college professor who can also teach. Of all of them you are the first, and your ability to educate us has long been admired back on the home world. What I know about video could fill a shot glass...and it was filled today by this video. All kidding aside your verbal delivery is nothing short of a Shakespearean photography Romeo and Juliet. Montague family vs. Capulet family. Canon vs Sony. When You speak in blank verse it is magic....sigh.... As always, keep up the good work and keep'em flying...

[@matmonblog]

Hi Gerald, Your reviews are always fantastic and I thank you a lot for making them (from France). There is only one thing that you never talk about, is the ergnomics for TV work like with the camera on the shoulder for an entire day. With all the ports on the side of the operator (like in all DSLR) and the screen on the back of the camera, you have to add an extra EVF + rigging and powering solutions which kill the "run and gun" ergonomics... Of course you can't talk about all ways of using a camera but the "cat over the shoulder" (we french like a lot) seems very important to me when you think about buying a buying a camera. We are not all youtubers. But still, thanks a lot for your contents.

[@joenicklo]

17:17 THANK YOU so much for saying this man. This "which is better" question is annoying sometimes. There are so many variables to determine the answer.

[@carlosq00]

Great review, I'm finding myself being pulled over to the FX6 as much as I am a Canon shooter though...more to think about for sure.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Carlos!

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

Same for me... Im so confused.

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

@@bradleyc6564 the RF mount supposedly has the same flexibility as it has a smaller flange distance then the EF mount. At least that is my understanding.There may be 3rd party companies working on a adapter for the RF mount. It just seems the fx6 gives a bit more for the price with low light, raw capability, and full frame. Its a hard one for me. I will decide by end of this year.

[@dingoboy]

@@bradleyc6564 I think the point is that both Sony and Canon cameras are so good, that most people will choose the one they’ve already got lenses for. While you can put a Canon EF lens on a Sony camera, the autofocus performance is going to be worse than using a native E mount lens. (Which doesn’t mean you have to use a Sony lens: Sigma makes E mount lenses that have great autofocus.) I also don’t think it’s possible to put a Canon RF lens on a Sony E mount camera or vice versa.

[@dingoboy]

@@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212 One other thing you might want to consider is where and how you’ll be using the camera. I think the FX6 has an edge of the C70 for outdoor shoots where you’re frequently moving - documentation, wildlife, etc. In those situations, being able to use an EVF (by adding a loupe to the LCD) on the FX6 will be very appealing. I’ve got an a7S and an FX9 and even though the a7S has a wonderful, big touch screen, I almost never use it outdoors; the EVF is better because it’s easier to see in the sunlight and having my eye up against it helps to stabilize the camera.

[@chris_chung]

"I'm Gerald Undone, and I'm veeerrryy smaarrtt"

[@SolidBrixStudios]

Been waiting for this one for a while Gerald! Mine comes tomorrow 🤩

[@LutzTeichmann]

Are you satisfied with it after 5 months ?

[@JosephHousley]

Always banger reviews and quality content Gerald! You're a big inspiration for creators man! One of the reasons I started my channel!

[@geraldundone]

🤓🙏💜

[@JosephHousley]

@@geraldundone You're a legend man!

[@MattJackson_YouTube]

Agreed! Gerald has been a HUGE inspiration in my business. Wouldn't be half as knowledgeable without him.

[@KaySlagman]

It would be great if @geraldundone could do a short update on this video with the latest firmware, since with the addition of RAW, the improved autofocus etc., this camera is a totally different beast.

[@ShaneHarderPhoto]

It's interesting that you look at the Sony mirrorless cameras as a competitor to the C70. I would have never thought to put them in the same category with built in ND and dual phantom powered mini XLR's. As usual, very robust rundown.

[@jake2eproductions]

Besides that, it shares alot of the same features. Like most features lol

[@Ingemann.]

Imagine not being subscribed to Gerald Undone.

[@denniszhaunerchyk6191]

I was LOL when I hit the slow-mo "Veeeeeery Smart" part. This should be a meme!

[@AaronTremblay]

“I’m Gerald Undone, and this is a test of the emergency broadcast system”

[@tombuck]

This seems like a killer camera, I just wish it were full frame. Although I have to say, if anything, this almost makes the a7Siii MORE appealing.

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Now I'm even more excited for my C70 to arrive!!

[@wildgrace2551]

I would love to see you comparing the RED Komodo to the C70 and the A7siii. I'm so confused with all these new cameras !

[@PS-ys9yg]

komodo is by far the best in terms of quality! But keep in mind that is 6k usd and you only have the brain. So is a trap in there, is way more expensive camera

[@maiskorn123]

Agreed, I would love it if Gerald would review the Komodo, asit is a definite competitor in the market space of all those cameras he's been mentioning recently.

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

How is the Red better in quality? I’m confident you’ll learn the Red has less Dynamic Range than the Canon and Sony. Don’t buy the marketing hyped “16+“ stops. Also the Redcode on the Komodo is inferior to the Redcode on other Reds... so no codec advantage. Native RF glass is unsupported. The touch interface is a laggy hit mess. It has but a single card slot. Battery life is abysmal. No stabilization... at all. No NDs... you get the point. On so many levels Komodo is years behind the cameras you mentioned.

[@moonboi100]

YES! Have been waiting on this review!

[@FollowJester]

Been waiting (im)patiently for this review

[@JonathanBradysouth-africa]

I'm guilty of having watched this channel quite often while not having been subscribed. I've now done the right thing. Thank you for all you do Gerald, and may you continue doing it. Bless you bro.

[@MarshallCant]

Damn I wish every reviewer was as flat out honest as you are in your reviews. Superb review. Thanks.

[@chrisalupului]

Nice I've been excited to see a review on this, thanks for the review Gerald!

[@InvisageStudios]

awesome! Been waiting for this one for a bit. You answered all my questions 👍

[@moderngoldsmith]

I’ve never been this early! So commenting before you watch the video is what people do? Thanks for this!

[@dodmedia]

"Now before we jump into me yelling numbers at you" Isn't this the reason we all come here?! 😂🤓♥

[@jordancheek5157]

I have to watch these videos at 0.75x for my brain to keep up, and I love it!

[@smallbizdigitalmedia]

Canon do a 0.71 speed reducer for Gerard's videos

[@jordancheek5157]

@@smallbizdigitalmedia I fear that would give me a wider field of view of Gerald, and he would be a whole stop faster! 😂

[@Chriscavalier27]

I'm Gerald Undone, and I just can't wait to be king.

[@JonnyBarrett]

Forum: I'm new to cinematography, budget is $5k, gonna spend $4500 on a camera body - what's the best lens for $500? Me: @6:25

[@geraldundone]

🤣🤣👍

[@ChrisParayno]

Assuming you have an adapter, good old 50mm 1.8 is a great starter

[@CoveringFish]

Spend 3000 on the body or less and get decent lenses. And for the love of don’t just use the 15-35 sigma

[@avarmadillo]

Outstanding as always. I note the deer is desperately searching to a way out of the Canadian winter. Good luck with that!

[@wendellsuerte3944]

"I'm Gerald Undone, and I can smell colours"

[@iancorzine]

That slo mo of the forest footage is AMAZING quality.

[@Dmogul]

This is the 5th time I’ve watched this video since it dropped and I’ve learned so much and I keep learning more each time I watch.

[@cameralabs]

Very thorough and useful video Gerald. PS: 55% subs is very high, I'd love that. I'm right down at around 15%.

[@PriestBeats]

Hahah I’m at 7% 😅😅

[@stoelpootj]

@@PriestBeats You guys have subscribers? :p

[@TheUnMarketingGroup]

An amazing time to be content creators.

[@greygowder5558]

I've been waiting for this video for months. Thanks for the thorough and detailed breakdown of this incredible little camera.

[@agentleman7469]

I just ordered my C70 today. Arrives next week. I am so excited!

[@ZakDeadlight]

I'm actually quite impressed with this review. Excellent summation. Well done

[@stopthefomo]

Yep, definitely fits my use case, your review nailed it!

[@Mike0193Azul]

After watching and reading a ton of reviews on the Fx6, Komodo, and C70. I can finally say he C70 will be the upgrade I get for my beloved C100mkii 🎥

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

I’d wait until the Sony FX6 drops. There’s more to a camera than just specs.

[@bjornszz]

You are worth, at the very least, 10 times the subscribers for the incredible work you’re doing Gerald. Far and away, the best and most informative camera reviewer on YT.

[@Zemistr3D]

Finally! I was waiting for this sooooooo long!!! ❤️ Edit: All questions answered, no reason to move from BMPCC 4k... Thanks 😉 🙏

[@lucaphilfranze6922]

What's up everybody, my name is Gerald Undone and I have more cameras than clothing.

[@cameranerdsmedia]

The amount of knowledge in 20min is well worth the watch. Thank you

[@heartshapedfilms]

Genuinely the most honest reviewer out here atm. Bravo great work. And very entertaining

[@mikey7326]

Always the best camera reviews. I can't wait for your tests on the GH6 and Sony A7 4.

[@ourbellalife]

Awesome vid Gerald, you answered all of my questions and then more. My c70 showed today.. time to see how it compares to my komodo st and canon r5. Something has to go lol

[@patrickbaitmen9290]

Let me know how you get on as I'm looking at komodo and fx 6 and this Camera.

[@marktube5732]

How do you like it sir?

[@KevinBrown-fp9pj]

how does it work for you??

[@pkonttinen]

@@patrickbaitmen9290 update me pleassse

[@AjushiPhotography]

Even more excited now for my pre-ordered C70 - especially with the "Undone" Seal of Approval! ;)

[@blyvion2011]

Love your in depth reviews and comparisons!

[@sir-tayjackson6931]

Great review! Thank you and i'm happy mine will be in this week

[@lecommis6842]

Oh my ! Dat manual focus guide!

[@mehdisheriff]

I'm Gerald Undone and now I'm undoing Gerald.

[@MrOmniscience]

Thank you! Really needed this and perfect timing. Was really thinking about getting an FX6 as an A-cam and Sony A7S III as a B-cam; but, I really like the C70 and I'm somewhat invested in Canon glass. The overheating R6 & R5 situation really shook things up for me.

[@13StopsPocketFilms]

Absolutely love your reviews, Gerald. Felt like early Christmas seeing this video in my recommendations this morning. Thanks you.

[@jerrydorsey5951]

Gerald please don't rush before we "get undone". You have pause like something else caught your attention before you look back at the camera. Many will not admit it, but we never fast forward past getting undone, we watch it on every single video:)

[@jaegermah]

Thank you for comparing C70 along side the A7Siii and FX6.. this question has been racking my brain for a month now. Really appreciate all the time / consideration you put into different perspectives (as each camera and videographer have different needs). PS - I’ve had a deposit on an FX6 for a few weeks.. I’m pretty sure I’m pulling it for the A7Siii, my primary reason being IBIS. I rely on it for almost every shoot.

[@paulbvid]

You are right. Everyone is different and the needs are unique to each person. For me, being a commercial shooter, having no SDI is the deal breaker.

[@sethcoogan]

Been checking every day for this review! Thanks Gerald Undone!

[@alexanderafgan9594]

Gerald's video title is all I need to know to make a purchase decision, I watch the whole video for my entertainment!

[@ErisedMediaCo]

I’d love to see an updated review of this camera after all the updates it has gone through as of 2024. RAW, improved XF-AVC, etc. I’d love to see your dynamic range testing in RAW.

[@coreyandolina5392]

People should be paying you for these incredible detailed reviews.. you da best

[@Jbobonline]

As always, great content. As an avid viewer of most your videos I’ll tell you that some areas in this particular video were too fast for me and made we rewind ☺️. By the way, if you could explain in one of your next videos the reasons for some cameras cropping at some resolutions and settings - it will be highly appreciated. Great stuff, as always!

[@christophermcguinness]

Nice review Gerald! My C70 just shipped and this makes me feel good about the purchase. I do miss the original C series color science and don't love the magenta in the newer line, part of the reason I have been using the Panasonic EVA1 over the last few years. Thank you Gerald, I appreciate what you do!

[@TonyVic]

This was a really helpful video. I recently had the opportunity to play around and shoot with the C70 and I fell in love with it. Mind you, I was coming from c100 m2. There were a few things that caught me off guard, like the sound during s&f/wav recording and the screw mount on the bottom not fitting to my gimbal but other than that, WOW blown away. This was a great review and I look forward to watching it again once I actually get the camera to myself.

[@foodsoyumm7070]

How does this channel not have more subs?? This guy needs to start wearing a cap.

[@Genuinely_edwin]

And you can also take photos with the C70. Even using the flat profile like the clog being applied to the image. I have it set up to take photos on the FN button on the right side of the record button

[@dannywinget]

Fantastic breakdown. Man this makes me rethink my FX6 purchase.

[@Hotshot2414]

Don’t doubt yourself man! We live in an age of cameras where each new model goes out of date after just a year. At the end of the day, you still have an amazing camera, and what matters is your knowledge and ability to make great footage from it.

[@seefortyoneuk5285]

You forgot to mention the vertical mounting options! Pretty innovative

[@raymondmenard5444]

Great review as always Gerald, it answers all my questions, so no questions for me. Thank's for sharing and keep up the good work, i'm always watching :-)

[@GeorgeSBlonsky]

Thanks so much for your excellent reviews Gerald..! Second time I've come back to re-watch this one.. any chance you will do one on the R5C..? Many thanks again and best wishes.. g

[@Calebowenfilms]

Love the look of this! If we were ever gonna get a C100 mkiii, this is probably it.

[@ClassicalTechnology]

Thank you for the very detailed and thorough review, very informative and enjoyable to watch. Do you have any advice on how I can get your intro song out of my head? It plays back more than it should 😂

[@jorgeu111]

new subscriber here. I appreciate all the work that it takes to make this kind of video. Thanks!

[@jdfordyce7004]

Thanks for another great review. I love that you walk the line perfectly between the geeky data we need and entertainment we want. I've seen enough reviews with no science, just fluff, "I've not tested it, but I'd say it has as many stops as a RED!", but I've also fallen asleep watching numbers charts in videos that were 4 times longer than they needed be. Keep it up!

[@scottievee7467]

Where ya been on this C70? Finally and THANK YOU. I ordered the C70 and this was the video I was waiting for to justify my purchase. I feel very good about it. At some point would you think about doing a "recommended settings" video for the people that don't share your extensive knowledge? Danka!!

[@simonrhys]

That slow mo 'very smart' just got you a new subscriber!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

You’re really good at going over this stuff!

[@amaldev4150]

I trust your reviews, because it’s rare to find a well lit setup like your’s who talks about photography/videography. The scene look so good none of the so called yt “video professionals” can’t light their own fucking scene properly!!

[@husainfoolath4287]

YESSS FINALLY!! Was waiting for this review!

[@MarazAmc]

You have THE BEST subscriber vs non-subscriber view ratios I've ever seen.

[@GriffinConway]

Lots of great details here Gerald. Nice work.

[@jimmystewartuk]

Thanks for the detailed on point review. I could feel more certain now that the C70 is a the choice for me. At least before Canon releases yet another RF mount camera that is completely or more dedicated to shooting video 😄

[@patbollin]

LOL. I don't usually have trouble following your rapid fire delivery, but I tried your suggestion of playback speed of 75% just to see what you meant. Yep, you almost sound like someone speaking in normal conversation where I live in Atlanta, GA in the U.S. South. I still prefer your rapid fire, though. I feel like I get an hour of information packed into 20 minutes. Thanks for what you do, and making it fun while you're at it.

[@Motshwane.Letsoalo]

Gave me the conclusion I was hoping for in just 16 seconds😂

[@TechEnthusiastInc]

Awesome, Gerald! This is the one video I have been waiting from the moment we learned there's gonna be a C70. So, thank you! Before I start watching it again from the beginning, I just wanted to say that I think you just talked me out from buying an FX6. However, what about S-Cinetone...is there anything Canon can fight back with? It's pretty important for me to get beautiful cinematic image out straight from the camera. Cheers!

[@MrDschaen]

Ooooooh boy already got excited when I saw the video folder size on the gram! Never clicked so fast 😁

[@MuhlisErtugrul]

I'm not a cinematographer, nor a videographer but why I'm watching this? And know what, I actually thanked the KZbin algorithm for recommending this awesome video 😂 Nice one.

[@christophermcguinness]

Great job on this Gerald!

[@MarandMedia]

I've already ordered one and one big issue (to me) I just realized is, it ONLY takes 24V via DC IN. This means that there are no batteries out there V-Mount or otherwise. I like V-Mounts for their long battery life, flexibility, and cost savings overall ... now I've got to spend crazy amounts for the BP batteries since I shoot 8-12 hour days. I actually reached out to Canon and they told me the power info on their site for this camera is wrong and the manual is correct and the only power they recommend for the DC IN is their power adapter, but they actually reached out to engineering and said they they only have the 24V voltage listing. There are expensive 26V batteries (no v mount plates) but canon couldn't confirm what any voltage tolerance was and whether it could damage the camera. Like how is it one of their smallest cinema cameras requires more power than any other canon cinema camera and they changed the voltage from every other camera they offer, so that professional cinema batteries won't work but now someone will have to make some niche power adapter/battery/cable and it'll be like 2K on it's own. (I found a 24V Arri power solution that was about that cost). Any solutions Gerald?

[@martinekwall4671]

Very good review!! I want this cam😍 Will you do a part two with some footage on people outside the studio showing different lighting situations and frame rates😉?

[@SarahJonestoo]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@lucasjf709]

It’s incredible how we are comparing the mirrorless Sony A7Siii to cinema cameras like the C70. 🤯 Just shows how far the Sony mirrorless line has come.

[@manolomiguelvalenzuela4877]

They barely differ in price,even same,,,so it can be compared.

[@jaekimchi]

By that logic the FX6 is overpriced no?

[@mavs8888]

Great info as usual... thank you Mr. G. take care!

[@Faint52]

I decided to watch Seth Meyers for 5-10minutes, I couldn’t handle it. So I came to Gerald Undone. “Hey guys, you’re watching Gerald Undone, and welcome to Late Nights with Gerald Undone!”

[@RandyRichFilms]

Oh man I've been waiting for this video! 🙌