Canon eos c300 mark ii dreaming of greece a film by brett. Weve crosschecked features, specs, and prices to bring you the definitive resource for the best 4k video cameras. Explore life through the eyes of a wooden puppet named modry in this latest short film shot on the canon c300 mark ii using the latest canon log 3. A fun little short, and the c300 is a nice little camera, but the c300 mk2. The c700 features a customizable, modular design with video, audio, control, and power inputs and outputs suitable for everything from engstyle runandgun to high. Trick shot behind the scenes with the eos c300 mark ii walking tour with. It offers 4channel input, including a mic jack, internal monaural mic and two xlr terminals, which allow multiple sound sources to be selected and mixed to record sound with a sense of ambience.
But one of the most amazing features of the c300 mark ii is the autofocus. Shooting the midnight sun a beautiful short filmed on. Trick shot an eos c300 mark ii feature film a classic con movie with a twist, trick shot is a a film about a family of con artists who travel across the country to pay off their sons gambling debt and get more than they bargain for. Canons new flagship camera is a production powerhouse all on its own, with builtin flexibility that adapts to almost every type of shooting scenario. Take a peek behind the scenes at this upclose and personal chronicle of the on and offfield stories of the 12 college football teams that make up the pac12 conference, filmed by matt wilcox and taylor kavanaugh using the cinematic look and mobility of canons eos c300 mark ii cinema cameras. Shooting a lowbudget feature film on the canon c300 mark ii. Its very interesting how incredibly soft the image from a dslr is when compared directly to the image from an f3 or c300. From a seasoned filmmaker and videographer, its an interesting personal take on the cameras. I applied my film for the film festival in my hometown, where over. I was shooting on a brand new 5d mk3 and wanted to sell it immediately after i saw what philip was getting from his camera. The canon c300 has had a long and illustrious career as the camera of choice for mainstream uk tv for a few years and now with the release of the canon c300 mk ii c300 mk 2, we investigate whether the fuss is at all justified we think that it is and this short article explains why. Canon eos c300 mark ii cinema eos cameras canon uk.
Castellano iii cinematography by jayson vaughn music by jorge mendez edited by arthur s. Watch the first short film shot on the 4k canon c300 mark ii. Theres probably a dozen other benefits to the c300 mark ii from 24 bit 4 channel sound to built in luts and greater flexibility in almost every aspect of the image quality. Canons log 3 gamma supports 14 stops of dynamic range. Shooting the midnight sun a beautiful short filmed on the. This provides faster and more accurate autofocusing to assist users when operating with small crews.
Cased in a slightly larger body than a standard mirrorless or dslr camera, the c300 mk ii has a super 35mm sensor that records up to 4k dci still directly to cfast. It records what almost everyone had been asking for. Directordop, brett danton, to create a short film demonstrating the capabilities of the canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camera. Amazingly, this is not mentioned in the canon specs. A documentary short filmed with the canon eos c300 mark ii. Canons popular c100 and c300 cameras are used for documentary filmmaking and filmtelevision work all the time. Its hard to believe that the canon c300 was introduced 3 years ago. This short documentary by producerdirector jem schofield and cinematographer matt porwoll dives into the world of brooklynphono, a vinyl record pressing factory based in sunset park, ny. We searched around, but could not find a comprehensive list that broke down the definition, history, and practical application of 4k video. Canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camera with dual pixel cmos ef.
There is no extreme looks or dreamy nor dramatic imagery. However, its still super 35, as opposed to the fullframe sensor on the c500 mark iii. Director kevin blanc shot over twenty hours of footage with the new canon c300 mark ii to create the stylish 5minute brand film the people. Lens envy and low light a canon c300 mark ii short film. Shooting the midnight sun a beautiful short filmed on the canon c300 mark ii and dji phantom 4 guest blog. The eos c300 mark ii supports lpcm 24bit48 khz audio for sound quality that is superior to cd. For example, he recommends the c100 mk ii as the best and most affordable option for shooting solo. The new canon c300 mark iii is a super 35 beast with a lot of. Canon xc10 and eos c300 mark ii capture short films. The canon efmount cinema eos c300 mark ii camcorder with dual pixel cmos af features a super 35mm cmos. Vincent laforet was given access to a prerelease version of the eos c300 to shoot the short film mobius. In this canon c300 mark ii lab test i want to give you some insights into our findings about the new canon c300 mark ii and show you how we tested.
The team, including dp bryant fisher, shot from dock to dish over the course of two days using preproduction units loaned from canon. The canon c300 mk ii feels very solid and is cased in a sturdy magnesium chassis. Creating a 5minute airline brand film using the new. Essentially, with the c300 mark ii, you just have the camera. Multiple recording modes hd2k4k multiple recording modes hd2k4k. The neighbors window oscar winning short film duration. The canon c300 mark ii has raised a lot of eyebrows since the announcement in april. Cameras arri alexa mini camera, arri alexa sxt plus, canon eos c300 mark ii camera, red weapon dragon camera lenses panavision primo classic spherical lenses, panavision primo primes spherical lenses, panavision sl27m 27 mm t1. Watch the first short film shot on the 4k canon c300 mark ii shares. Shooting the midnight sun a beautiful short filmed on the canon c300 mark ii and dji phantom 4. Free solo multiple awardwinning film was shot on c300. Shot on location in nevada, tattersall utilized the eos c300 mark ii camera to capture the menacing darkness of a seedy pool hall, the stark beauty of the barren desert, and the tense drama of a clever heist film. Aug 15, 2019 canon c300 mark ii moving up the price scale, canons c300 mk ii has quickly become an industry highend staple and one of the brands most popular professional video cameras. As a bit of background information, i first saw a file from the first generation canon c300 whilst on a trip through the kimberly with philip bloom.
Free solo multiple awardwinning film was shot on c300 mark. Canons c300 mark ii, 50mm lens debuts with short film. I guess he is responsible for me now owning the latest generation c300. When you look at the image on the shogun, it looks like either clog2 or clog3 on the screen depending what you set on the c300mkii, but the recorded cinemadng images. Director evan kaufmann, director of photography gale tattersall and others share their impressions of working with canons new eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera. Best cameras for documentary filmmaking 2019 top 5. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience in your interactions with canon and on our website find out more about our use of cookies and change your cookie settings here. Shooting a lowbudget feature film on the canon c300 mark. The tests are recorded simultanously on booth, the camera internal as xfavc 10bit 4.
The new canon c300 mark iii is a super 35 beast with a lot. For the launch of the c200, canon hired producer andrew fried of boardwalk pictures to create a short introduction video, from dock to dish. Jeannette timmerklis, brock mitchell, chantelle kolesnik, john robinson. I shot this in june 2014 on the c300 in paris using primarily some old can. This short film, titled mobius, is one of the short films canon screened at last nights hollywood announcement for the eos c300 and concept cinema dslr. Last week, canon announced a major upgrade to their popular c300 cinema camera. Both of these cameras feature an ergonomic body, lots of recording format options, interchangeable lens mounts, and large sensors for beautiful cinematic images. Eos c300 mark ii and xc10 capture short films by jose. Comparing the canon c100 mk ii, c200 and c300 mk ii. The eos c300 mark ii offers support for a wide range of colour space options, including bt. The canon c300 mark ii has been around for a while, and even though it is a camera that is often underappreciated and misunderstood. Apr 15, 2015 shot on location in nevada, tattersall utilized the eos c300 mark ii camera to capture the menacing darkness of a seedy pool hall, the stark beauty of the barren desert, and the tense drama of a clever heist film.
It stylishly showcases the people, places and processes behind this artisan craft. These include 15 stops of dynamic range, canon log 2 recording, dual pixel cmos af, simultaneous 4k and hd proxy recording. I think with the canon c300 we will get a nice camera for our daily work. Canon c300 mark ii internal 4k film and digital times. Add a bunch of zeros after the 300 in the name, and you get very impressive numbers. For those interested in looking at cinema quality digital cameras and specifically at canons cinema line its a commonly asked question. But the difference in cost of these cameras the c100 just received a price drop today is substantial. I think the c300 would be a better choice due to the internal 4k and the auto focus while shooting for use on a ronin and its generally more modern build. Boardwalk pictures specializes in nonfiction programming, most notably producing the chefs table series for netflix. Notable new features compared to the previous model are the implementation of a sensor capable of a 15stops of dynamic range, 4k xfavc and 12bit internal recording, color matrices, and the ability to record raw motion video via external recorder. Canon xc10 and eos c300 mark ii capture short films battle. This sample movie was shot in 4k mode, and has been optimi.
Trick shot an eos c300 mark ii feature film canon cinema eos. Mario did a short video comparing the three cameras sidebyside. Sep 12, 2019 filmmakers hear the term 4k video a lot. The switch to the c300 mark ii camera was seamless and easy, and we were happy to have onboard 4k recording as well as extended color gamut options, rossi.
Canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camcorder with dual pixel cmos af ef lens mount features super 35mm cmos sensor, 4k,1920x1080 6050i, 23. A behind the scenes look at the making of trick shot, the first film to be shot on the eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera. Screenshot from canon the image quality of the c300 mark ii and ursa mini. News and features the canon c300 mark ii takes to the skies for stylish swiss air film. He thinks the 500 will be better as it can output 4k slowmo. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience in your interactions with canon and on our website find out more about our use of. The short film modry was created through a collaboration between canon and the japanese film maker yasuhito tsuge and the puppeteer yumi mraz hayashi. Twin 3gsdi outputs enable 4k raw output to a supporting external recorder for maximum quality. Here are the specs and pictures again, just in case you need a refresher. The handle is also much more solid than on the mark i, as canon clearly realise that it will be used with film lenses which are larger and heavier than equivalent dslr lenses. Onset events occur every thursday starting at 12pm. Yes, it may not be an arri alexa but what camera other than the alexa really is. Not only did the company opt for internal 4k recording, but the new camera also has an impressive 15 stops of dynamic range and 120fps slow motion in full hd.
Apr, 2015 last week, canon announced a major upgrade to their popular c300 cinema camera. Canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camera with dual pixel cmos. Building off the popularity of the c300 mark ii which was a solid option for cinematic short films, runand. Jack and nicks film, made in japan a clip of which you can watch above was shot on a canon eos c300 mark ii cinema eos camera with canon ef prime lenses. A wide range of expressive effects are made possible for creative digital filmmaking. Adding a followfocus system to a gimbal adds so much weight, which would ruin the portability. Cameras arri alexa mini camera, arri alexa sxt plus, canon eosc300 mark ii camera, red weapon dragon camera lenses panavision primo classic spherical lenses, panavision primo primes spherical lenses, panavision sl27m 27 mm t1. In this video by kenny at stray angel films, we get his recommendations into what makes the c100 mk ii, the c200 and the c300 mk ii each unique and highlights when and how they could be used best. Apr 20, 2020 when we got a chance to test the c300 mark iii, i got very excited i was an owner of the original c300, and before that, in 2011 when it was announced, i shot a short film with it and fell in love with that camera you can watch the c300 short. Shooting a feature film with the c300 mark ii part 2 of 4 zacuto gear. Canon offered us to test and use the new eos c300 mark ii as first production in switzerland, the lauschsicht team says. Photojournalist and war casualty giles duley is the subject of an awardwinning film, shot on the canon eos c300 mark ii. A short film shot with canons new c300 cinema camera. Creative director tom martin chose this camera because of the fantastic results it gives in indoor lighting conditions.
The canon eos c300 mark ii is canons update to its first generation cinema camera, the canon c300, and is part of the canon cinema eos line. When he was presented with the canon eos c300 mark ii, dare cinema creator dare stevens, had an idea that instead of shooting day for night, hed shoot night for day. It also offers oversampling hd for capturing 2kfull hd video at a variety of frame rates up to 120 fps. The eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera features shooting speeds ranging from 1 fps for timelapse filming to its highest speed of 120 fps in 2kfull hd. Shooting the midnight sun a beautiful short filmed on the canon. The first cinema eos camera, the c300 has been very popular and remains. Trick shot canon c300 mark ii first short film shot on the 4k canon c300 mark ii canon c300 mark ii, canon c300 mark ii footage, canon. Filmmakers can select the resolution and codec type that best suits their production, with the eos c300 mark ii capable of shooting at up to 30p in 4k or up to 120p in 2kfull hd. This sample movie was shot in 4k mode, and has been optimized for viewing on this website. It gives you multiple 14 20 and 38 16 mounting screw holes to which you can securely attach a variety of accessories.
Canon c300 mark ii shooting from dock to dish with the new canon c200 for the launch of the c200, canon hired producer andrew fried of boardwalk pictures to create a short introduction video, from dock to dish. Eos c300 mark ii and xc10 capture short films by jose antunes. Internal recording, nd filters, and ef mount are all built in. C dv 5 image processors, which work in concert with the cameras advanced super 35 cmos sensor and xfavc codec to enable a wide variety of image quality and feature improvements.
The camera for cinema, featuring the new canon c300 mark ii. The canon c300 mk ii is a super35, full 4k camcorder with interchangeable lens mounts to offer compatibility. When we got a chance to test the c300 mark iii, i got very excited i was an owner of the original c300, and before that, in 2011 when it was announced, i shot a short film with it and fell in love with that camera you can watch the c300 short. The c200 as the best short or feature film option for the indie filmmaker. The c300 mark ii helmet is a mini cage designed to mount directly to the top of the canon c300 mark ii in place of the canons supplied top helmet and handle. Jun 09, 2015 this sample film was shot with eos c300 mark ii. Apr 14, 2015 shot on location in nevada, tattersall utilized the eos c300 mark ii camera to capture the menacing darkness of a seedy pool hall, the stark beauty of the barren desert, and the tense drama of a clever heist film. As soon as the c300 mark ii camera was introduced midway throughout the shoot, the production adopted it as their new a camera. The eos c300 mark ii digital cinema cameras redesigned imaging system includes dual dig. To make the story short, the canon eos c300 mark iii digital cinema camera features a super 35mm dual gain output sensor with up to 16 stops of high dynamic range capability for hdr recording and low noise. Canon introduces a super 35mm workhorse the eos c300 mark iii. Vincent laforet was given access to a prerelease version of the eos c300 to shoot the. Saw a wild thing a canon c300 mkii short film youtube.
The documentary about giles duley was filmed on a canon eos c300 mark ii. From a color grading point of view, the look can be defined as an ordinary documentary look. The new sensor in the canon eos c300 mark ii is a game changer, said tattersall. This short film, shot on the canon c300 mark ii demonstrates the comedy and absurdity of this very well, but in doing so, highlights something else, entirely different. Apr 21, 2020 the c300 mark iii is a fast machine high fps, 3 second booting time, efficient power management and so on.
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