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    Canon EOS C300 Test Shoot

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    Jonathan Yi got an opportunity to shoot using the new Canon EOS C300 large sensor camcorder. The results of his test are pretty impressive.

    The one thing that shocks me the most is seeing how this new Canon sensor handles bounce. Normally, we’re used to seeing jello-y shots whenever someone shoots hand held with a DSLR. The C300 handles bounce just fine, in fact they placed the camera on top of a car on a cobblestone road and the footage looks great. There have been multiple occasions where we’ve been unable to use a DSLR due to the simple fact that we need to run and gun. This seems to solve that common problem. Documentary film making looks to be much much easier using this camera.

    Also, losing Morie is also a huge plus. I’ve seen plugins that can help minimize moire but they’ve managed to completely eliminate it.

    The RED Scarlet may have stole much of the C300’s thunder, but this video really opens my eyes to looking again at the new Canon Camcorder. People have claimed it’s much too expensive (and they may be right) but this video seems to show that Canon is dedicated to solving many of the problems that DSLR shooters have been complaining about since the outset.

    For a more in depth look at the Canon EOS C300, check out Jonathan Yi’s post.

    Dynamic Range Test

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    FS100 5D GH2 Outdoor Dynamic Range Test – Updated with Grading Examples from Matthew Thomas on Vimeo.


    If you’re thinking about buying (or renting) the upcoming Sony NEXFS-100 you might want to check out this interesting dynamic range test posted by Cinema5d user mthomas. The test compares the GH2 and the 5D mk II to the new large sensor Sony camcorder. It seems to do very well. I’m excited to see more once the camera ships. Check out the video and see what you think.

    GH2 Skate Video

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    ATIBA EVANS Panasonic GH2 Skate from skatefairy on Vimeo.


    Atiba Jefferson and Ty Evans took out the Panasonic GH2 for some tests and came up with this video (check out Tony Hawk at 4:30.) They didn’t use any color correction to show the video straight out of the camera. It looks fantastic. I love how people who shoot bmx and skate videos are experimenting with DSLRs. They come up with great ideas that you don’t see that often in other videos.

    Watching this video really makes me want to get my hands on a GH2 and shoot around. Everything I’ve seen shot on one has looked incredible.

    Thanks to planet5D for posting this.