Mark Crowner Productions




Canon EOS C300: Super 35 Sensor

The Canon EOS C300 could not have come along at a better time. I'm sure I wasn't the only DP who was struggling to find ways to make my Canon 5D rig more productive, but despite the terrific shallow-depth-of-field images produced by the DSLR, it was difficult to work with in an ENG/EFP environment. Although the C300 substitutes a Super 35 sensor for the 5D's Full Frame, that compromise is more than equaled by its on-board tools you take for granted in a professional video camera: ND filters, XLR audio, 4:2:2 codec, etc. Paired with my 3 Canon EF L-series (16–35mm, 24–105mm, 70–200mm), this camera produces incredible images. The Zacuto EVF and Recoil mounting accessories round out the package and make it equally ergonomic for handheld or tripod based shooting.
Formats:
50 Mbps 4:2:2	35 Mbps 4:2:0	25 Mbps 4:2:0
- 1080/59.94i	- 1080/59.94i	- 1080/59.94i
- 1080/29.98P	- 1080/29.98P	- 1080/29.98P
- 1080/23.98P	- 1080/23.98P	- 1080/23.98P
- 1080/True24
- 1080/50i (PAL)	- 1080/50i (PAL)	- 1080/50i (PAL)
- 1080/25P (PAL)	- 1080/25P (PAL)	- 1080/25P (PAL)
- 720/59.94P	- 720/59.94P
- 720/29.98P	- 720/29.98P
- 720/23.98P	- 720/23.98P
- 720/True24
- 720/50P (PAL)	- 720/50P (PAL)
- 720/25P (PAL)	- 720/25P (PAL)


Recording Media:
CF Cards, 2 slots, 80 minutes of 50 Mbps footage on a 32GB card, MXF file format

Other Benefits:
The feature I love the most in the C300 is the incredible dynamic range of the Super 35 CMOS sensor. I often find myself getting outstanding images in very low light situations. I've also enjoyed the flexibility that having interchangable lenses provides (although I admit as a career ENG/EFP shooter it's taken a bit of adjustment). The ability to break down the rig to accomodate tight quarters or take on foreign travel assignments has been a big asset.


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