C100: C100 Mark II with Movi M5

Eric Coughlin

Eric Coughlin

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Anyone know how compatible the C100 Mark II is with the Movi M5? Seems like I've heard that the viewfinder sticking out can be an issue?
 
I contacted them about compatibility with M10 and they claim it's a no-go.

Here's just one email FF sent me regarding which model would work . Keep in mind that my selection of lens is probably different than yours which highly impacts the decision. Below was in regards to the M10. I would need an M15.

The eye-piece on the C100 MK II limits how far back the camera can slide in the cage during balancing, as it will hit the roll beam during tilting movements. This means you will have the choice of small sill lenses (24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, etc) that can be used, and balanced.
You might be able to swing a slightly larger lens, if you run the M10 upside down. This gives you overhead clearance, so you can flip the eye-piece up.
We don't offer or recommend modifying our products as it voids your warranty and exposes your gear, both Freefly and camera, to risk that is avoidable. Each MōVI has been designed for a specific geometry and operation, based on intended maximum payloads.
Thank you,

Additionally, FF does not recommend nor will they issue warranty work on any product that has been modified with Cinema Oxide extensions to (presumably) allow the C100/2 to work on a M10.
 
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Can't you unlock the eyepiece and take the entire thing off, leaving only a little part of it near the body?
 
control4userguy said:
The eye-piece on the C100 MK II limits how far back the camera can slide in the cage during balancing, as it will hit the roll beam during tilting movements.
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So then it should work pretty well if you don't have to tilt (much)?



NorBro said:
Can't you unlock the eyepiece and take the entire thing off, leaving only a little part of it near the body?
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I don't believe so. I read one person even tried some of the body screws near the viewfinder and it still wouldn't come off, and then messing with those screws made their viewfinder's movements squeaky.
 
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Seems as if owning or picking up a dedicated C100 MKI would make sense if you are intent on using a Movi gimbal?
 
M5= 5lb. payload. Again, it's all about what kind of lens will be used. M5 and possibly even M10 won't allow enough slide-back to allow proper balancing with some of the longer lens. It's not just about the EVF interference. Honestly, and I've said this many times now, the gimbal pricing is out of control and seems to be forcing compromised decision making. Gimbal scenes don't represent a large percentage of what I do and just recently, I purchased a drone to capture radar maintenance footage on top of ocean-going ships. The camera footage was outstanding. Some of you guys are into Osmos, that seems like a better choice for just casual flying...
 
As the article stated, and also mentioned in another thread, "passive" systems aren't going to get smaller anytime soon. Just look at long the 24-70 IS has been in testing and still the complaint is the form factor. You mention self-balancing, that would be "active" for lack of a better term. For you and I (less "Hollywood" types), the answer is image stabilization/manipulation downstream of the sensor. It's not hardware, it's electronics w/help from software that makes a small package.
 
Just did a test with the C100 Mark II and Movi M5. Seems to work pretty well from we gathered.




puredrifting said:
Seems as if owning or picking up a dedicated C100 MKI would make sense if you are intent on using a Movi gimbal?
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I own both a C100 Mark I and Mark II. Client wants 1080p 60p on this upcoming C-series shoot, so it needs to be a C100 Mark II.
 
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