C200: C200 with Ninja Flame (Benefits?)

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KMarandi

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Hi all,

Prospective C200 owner here, and apologies if this has been discussed already. I noticed that BH and AbelCine are now selling C200 packages that are coupled with a Ninja Flame. However, I'm not sure I understand what the immediate synergy is?

My understanding is that the HDMI/SDI output on the C200 is "somewhat" limited, and that it definitely doesn't output RAW.

What makes the C200 coupled with a Ninja Flame so killer that these major resellers are offering them together?

Educate me! :-)
 
They offer the same package (or something similar, Shogun) for about 10 different cameras just as an incentive...doesn't do much for almost any camera besides something like the Sony FS5 with the Inferno, which can transform that one into a different system.
 
The primary reason for buying the C200 is to be able to record RAW internally. The fact that there are additional codec's that are so consistently good even at 8 bit, etc., just adds to this cameras appeal. Think about it. In a form factor that's much smaller than a RED, for example, with onboard XLR's, ND's and compact batteries... you can go anywhere, shoot anything. And then you add dp focusing, you're really set up for success.

Cost of media? well relatively speaking, the media is cheap (EgoDisk cards are a great value) and continue to drop in price. Compared to other storage solutions, again RED, it's quite reasonable.

my 2¢
 
The only reason to have a Flame with the C200 is if your clients cannot deal with Cinema RAW Light, you'll be recording a more robust codec than the internal 4:2:0 8-bit. In 1080, you would be able to record 10-bit 4:2:2 but in UHD, you can only record 8-bit 4:2:2 externally. I am of the opinion that if you mostly have external clients where you are handing off footage, the C200 isn't the right camera in most cases, you'll be happier with the C300 MKII or an FS-7. While I like the Atomos recorders, 7" versions are kind of a PITA for me, too large, heavy, ungainly, bulky, cable clutter, extra batteries to worry about, etc. For me, the C200 is the ultimate small, self-contained RAW shooting machine. I'm currently shooting two different feature documentaries with ours and it's been great. If had more studio clients/broadcast clients, I'd shoot with the C300 MKII, it's better for those situations.
 
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