Question for you guys who have shot with the C300

[tfg]

Editor here: I'm being asked by my crew if they can use C300 cameras for an upcoming reality TV series. I haven't dealt directly with the camera and therefore only have the limited information from the canon website. I've got a meeting on this tomorrow, so please forgive me if my questions seem lazy at all. I'll be researching all night, but I would also like to get info directly some the source of camera operators.

The C300 FAQ says that "Timecode can be set using RecRun or Free run methods" -- does this mean the C300 does not support time-of-day timecode, even if being jammed from a lockit box or audio recorder?

The FAQ also lists that the camera has 2 XLR audio inputs - so, I'd just like to the confirm: the camera only has 2 audio channels, and NO onboard mic, correct?

Any general usage stories - quirks, complaints, compliments, I would love to hear them also. Anything to give me real-world-usage information.

Again: this is for a reality series. 4 cameras, shooting round the clock. Expecting them all to be jam-synced.

 

[cowpunk52]

Timecode can be jam synced. There are 2 xlr inputs, or one 1/8th inch input - but either way, the camera only records 2 channels and has no onboard mic.

 

[Menno Mennes]

Hi TFG,

Listen to Rodney Charters great DoP a realistic interview in 3 parts! PART 1 http://vimeo.com/groups/c300/videos/34603709PART 2 http://vimeo.com/groups/c300/videos/34863417 PART 3 http://vimeo.com/groups/c300/videos/35171057

Good luck en best wishes

Menno Mennes

 

[Jon Nelson]

Time of day time code... you set it and off it runs, so yes (free run starting from where you set)

2 channels of audio, you choose what mic(s) you want

I shoot images to sell stuff - easier on my life (and back) and more pleasing on the monitor than the F3 I sold - "your mileage may vary..."