C100: Sydney Wedding Video + Thoughts on the C100

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draculr

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I just wanted to share my thoughts on the C100.

I must say the C100 really clicked for us when doing this film. We shot using the c-log profile and much of it was shot using the Ninja 2. The only bad thing was that things can fall off the front of the coldshoe which happened to my Ninja! It is now being repaired. There are a small number of 6D shots but we liked the C100 so much that we now have two of them!

It was not just the quality that impressed us but just the sheer usability of the camera. Having great preamps, XLR inputs (even good internal mics which are great when in a party like environment) and build in NDs just makes life so easy, almost too easy.

We used (and loved) the Canon 35mm f2.0 IS (for some handheld work that you wouldn't tell apart from a tripod shot), Zeiss ZE 50mm makro and 100mm makro as well as the tokina 11-16mm for wide shots.

This was done for: http://dreamsinmotion.com.au

Anyway here is the film:

 
Nicely done. Liked it. As far as the camera is concerned, we have learnt that a camera need not have the specs to obliterate its competition in all the areas. A good healthy balance of specs in one package makes it sure shot winner, as far as lot of people are concerned.
 
great edit of the wedding couple! great looking C100 footage! sweet looking grade! you do very fine work!

david
 
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I have a question regarding shooting a long event in full with the C100 without any breaks. Often, Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremonies will last more than an hour. I noticed in the C100 spec sheet the camera saves files in FAT32, which I believe has a 4GB file limit. On long ceremonies, does the camera automatically created multiple clips with a 4GB limit? Has anyone experienced dropped frames or other issues when recording long events continuously?
 
I have recorded almost three hours continuously (convention with no breaks) and didn't miss a thing. The camera cuts the recording into segments that are seamlessly stitched together when you import the file with CS6 Media Explorer (that's all I've used...other NLEs probably have other procedures). All very automatic and works a charm. Just don't try to import the individual MTS files and stitch them yourself...that doesn't work.
 
draculr said:
The only bad thing was that things can fall off the front of the coldshoe which happened to my Ninja! It is now being repaired.
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Yeah it happened to me too but my Ninja survived... I was using a cheap cold shoe adapter because someone else was using my normal one... I'll have to get a good Manfrotto one.

I use the 35L f1.4, it has no image stabilisation, but I tend to use my C100 on my monopod a lot so maybe the 35mm f2.0 IS is a better option! ??
 
Matt Turner said:
Yeah it happened to me too but my Ninja survived... I was using a cheap cold shoe adapter because someone else was using my normal one... I'll have to get a good Manfrotto one.

I use the 35L f1.4, it has no image stabilisation, but I tend to use my C100 on my monopod a lot so maybe the 35mm f2.0 IS is a better option! ??
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The 35L is crazy good even wide open. Yes it's heavy. The focus has nice dampening but like most a very short throw.
 
Very nice. I enjoyed it. It was like A Love Story mixed with a wedding highlight film. Nice unique touch. Nothing negative to say about this. That ring shot was incredible! I had to rewind that back! lol. Keep up the good work!
 
Leon Bailey said:
Very nice. I enjoyed it. It was like A Love Story mixed with a wedding highlight film. Nice unique touch. Nothing negative to say about this. That ring shot was incredible! I had to rewind that back! lol. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks! Zeiss Makro Planar in action :)
 
Matt Turner said:
Yeah it happened to me too but my Ninja survived... I was using a cheap cold shoe adapter because someone else was using my normal one... I'll have to get a good Manfrotto one.

I use the 35L f1.4, it has no image stabilisation, but I tend to use my C100 on my monopod a lot so maybe the 35mm f2.0 IS is a better option! ??
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I was using the Manfrotto one!

I love the 35mm f2.0 IS. I always start off using my tripod but in tight environments or when I want some unique angles I throw that lens on and go handheld. It's at least monopod steady (if you're good with the monopod!)
 
Can I ask though....why would anyone need a tripod at weddings (except for locked off second or third cameras) when you have a steadicam of some kind?Surely a steadicam can stabilze most shots apart from movement?
 
EIREHotspur said:
Can I ask though....why would anyone need a tripod at weddings (except for locked off second or third cameras) when you have a steadicam of some kind?Surely a steadicam can stabilze most shots apart from movement?
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As mcgee said your body would not be thanking you. You also still wont get a locked off shot (although sometimes it's nicer to have some slight camera movement...).
 
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