Information Overdrive: Professional Canon Video Cameras 5D, C100, C300, C500

Do you want that gorgeous large camera sensor image but your not sure which Canon professional camera to choose for your video project? Check out the this video written and shot by a Production Company that uses the Canon EOS 5D, EOS C100, EOS C300 and the 4K EOS C500 for a wide range of commercial, corporate and cinema projects. If you like this video check out our Information Overdrive channel    / crewscontrolpodcast  

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Canon has developed a family of cameras that cover a spectrum of formats and workflow as well as production scenarios. All four HD models feature the same basic technology. A CMOS sensor for amazing performance in low-light environments, and the latest generation of digi-processor that delivers rich resolution with clean color fidelity. Also, each is compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses, making use of existing optics to afforadbly expand your point of view. And compatibility continues with third party shooting accessories that your production can't live without. Now that it's clear what's common in the Cinema EOS family, let's take a look at what's special about each model and the specific production situations that suit it best.
The best place to start is where the Canon cinema craze began: the DSLR. The 5D Mark 3 rules as a cross-over camera. But, why even consider a 5D with the other cinema EOS options? First of all, the 5D's size. It's still camera body style makes the 5D a perfect insert camera. You can mount to places that larger body styles can't fit.
The size also allows for discrete shooting in situations where you want to blend in with the scenery. Second: acquisition. Like other DSLR models the 5D records in an ABC HD codec, which makes it's third attribute possible. Working in the familiar, user-friendly, and well established H.264 workflow. So, maybe you like the smaller, lighter body, but want a truer cinema quality for your production.
Consider the C100. The C100 transitions to a compact, streamlined, cinema body style, that supports one-person shoots in a variety of applications. It has a built-in microphone, and dual XLR audio inputs for improved audio quality. Readily available SD cards record a codec similar to the 5D, maintaining the H.264 workflow environment.
Tap into your inner DP through cinema features like multiple recording modes and frame rates, full manual control and focusing aids, plus Canon log. Want more? Then it's time for you to try the C300. Multi-camera connectivity combined with the more rugged ergonomic design of the C300 gives you cinematic strength in the studio and on location, as well as in the edit suite. Moving to a 50 megabits per second 422XF codec allows you to capture the aesthetic style you are after. This open platform allows more information to be retained, creating files with a wide latitude of dynamic range that are truly tuned for post. The higher bit rate and .mpeg2 compression of the material exchange format or MXF, combines video and audio together with metadata for seamless integration with NLE systems and other post-production tools.
The C300 conforms to industry HD standards, once again making changes in work flow an easy transition. Now that you have all the cinema features you want, does your production need a more robust, uncompressed file structure? Then there's no place to go but the C500. The C500 raises the bar, retaining the ability to record MXF files onto two CF cards, while adding the external recording options of uncompressed, 2k and 4k Canon raw formats, that can handle myriad high-frame rate motion imaging choices. And the workflow is totally up to you, determined by the external recorder used.
The 4K film style work flow offers four times the resolution of standard HD acquisition, full versatility during post, and added flexibility for visual effects. How will you choose the camera that fits your production? Let's review. The 5D crosses over to discretely capture video images in a familiar and easy work flow.
Think candids. The C100 gives access to cine-style shooting features without changing work flow. Think corporate video and live events. The C300 unleashes the possibilities of acquisition tuned to post. Think television. The C500 blows the roof off with uncompressed Canon Raw 4K. Think Hollywood movie making.
So, which one will tell your story best? That's up to you. With Canon's family of cinema cameras one thing's for sure: your creativity will never be limited by your camera options. By the way, have you heard about the 1DC? It's Canon's newest DSLR style cinematic camera that records 4K in the camera and also puts out uncompressed HD.