![]() We all knew an RF mount Cinema camera was coming, but the fact that they used the exact same sensor from the C300 III, which was only announced 5 months earlier, really blew us all away. They are the Honda (or Toyota) of cameras – not flashy, not super fast, but they’ll get ya there for sure. With their beautiful sensors, fantastic lenses, and top-notch build quality it is hard for any other company to take them on in every metric all at the same time. ![]() In the camera game, Canon is undeniably at the top. Same company, same sensor, same look? Let’s find out. Monkeypixels got their hands on a pre-production model and snuck a little footage our way so you can see for yourself. Does having the same Dual Gain Output sensor as the C300 III mean that it’s just as good as it’s $10,999 big brother at half the price? This camera checks a heck of a lot of boxes, and is beyond a worthy upgrade for anyone filming on a C100 or C200 (in compressed MP4). ![]() The shock came raining down hard when we got a look at it’s strange, bulky-DSLR body shape, but we were delighted to learn that it was not only the first cinema camera to use Canon’s RF mount but that is also used the same sensor as their flagship documentary-workhorse, the Canon C300 Mark III. I love the design of the C70, however I don’t think I can give up the full-frame look and would stick with the FX6 myself.The introduction of the Canon C70 was a shock and delight for loyal Canon shooters who have been begging the company to be more adventurous and take the lead over the crushing competition from Sony and Blackmagic. The biggest things I would say are form factor and size. It’s still basically a tie between the C70 and FX6, just comes down to preference. This is objectively better as you can use it in real time. ![]() Sony has a unique electronically controlled system that allows for constant, seamless changes to exposure. Canon has a conventional ND filter system with a couple options that slide up and down when you make changes. If you are buying a cinema camera having built-in ND filters is a major benefit. Sony has their own S-Log3 along with a prettier S-Cinetone. There is also Canon Log (multiple flavors) for squeezing out the most dynamic range. Canon keeps the famous Canon colors and nails it. These cameras are both good, just different. The main thing is whether you need full-frame with AF, in which case Sony wins. Plus, if you are using the Canon 0.71x adapter you will have a limit on your AF points to the center of the image.īesides this exact feature, both are still basically on par with one another. For Sony, you are getting their best system and it is exactly like the a7S III with Face and Eye Detection. You will not get the Eye AF like you will on the C70. Unfortunately, it’s not the best we have seen. Without the handle, there isn’t a 3.5mm input either so just internal mics which isn’t great.Ĭanon worked some magic with their Dual Pixel AF tech. There is even full-size XLR connection, but it is on the removable top handle. The monitor can be mounted in a range of places and can equip a viewfinder attachment – unlike the C70 with no EVF. Sony’s traditional approach is going to better appeal to users more familiar with cinema cameras already and their conveniences. However, you can feel the crunch with the use of a couple mini-XLR inputs. Most of the traditional cinema camera inputs are there, including ND filters. It also took on the Canon RF mount to shave some more weight off. It seems clear that the C70 is appealing to many existing shooters looking to upgrade from a mirrorless or DSLR with a similar form factor. The FX6 is very much a tiny cinema camera body with a similar design aesthetic to the FX9. The C70 looks more like a video-upgraded DSLR-the 1D series in particular. This is a very interesting difference between the C70 and FX6. If you are struggling to make a decision this just might help. These two in particular come in at a similar price point with similar features leading to a good debate on which is best.įilmmaker Matt “WhoisMatt” Johnson has asked this question himself and put together a piece on the differences between the two models. Approaching form factors closer to that of camcorders or even DSLRs, these cameras still come with large sensors and things like ND filters and XLR ports. The two most popular of the group are the Sony FX6 and Canon C70. Recent years have brought us a new breed of cinema camera – compact with a near-complete feature set.
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