Cinema EOS User Forum

A passion for cycling

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:47:28 +0000

My latest production:
C300 and 7D.
A XC60 did a fine job stabilizing the camera by itself. No gyro needed on normal quality roads.

CF Card Error

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:47 +0000

Filmed all day with the C300. No problem at all. Looked at the media and it looked fine in the camera.
While transferring it to computer, about 5 sec in to the transfer it unmounted itself and will now not mount with any reader and not even in the camera.

The card:
- Sandisk 32 GB 90MB/s
- I used about 12GB of the 32 on the card.
- The card was about 7 months old, and not extremely much used.

Since it does not mount at all, recovery software is not an option.

How are your experiences sending a card like the one above to a well renowned expensive hardware-method recover company? Do you think they might be able to fix it?

And yeah....from now on. Dual cards all the time

/n

Wild India: Mother and Child

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:33 +0000

Major part of the footage is from C300 - from starting to 3 mins. Various Canon L series lenses were used.

I wanted to show the love and affection in the wild so choose to show various endangered species suckling from their mother. All the footage is shot in various National Parks and Sanctuaries in India. The species include One horned rhino, Wild Ass, Asiatic Wild buffalo, Asiatic elephant, Gaur etc.

CF card issues

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:22 +0000

I have recently had an issue where whilst downloading footage from card reader to hard drive the process stops with a warning sign popping up on the mac saying something along the lines of "can't complete the operation because some data in ""whatever file number"" can't be read or written. (error code - 36) each time I have narrowed the problem down to one or other particular MXF file on the card and they won't play back on camera and cannot be copied singularly. Everything else on the card is fine. I normally shoot duplicate cards so this has not caused me a massive problem but if I had been shooting on a single card I would have had a real headache by now. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Not sure at present whether it is a camera or card issue. So far it has happened on the same card which is a Sandisk extreme pro 90MB/s. It would be great to hear if anyone else has had any problems like this and if they got to the bottom of it.

Thanks

HDMI-Out on C300 Issue

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:35:32 +0000

Hey Guys,

New to this forum but coming in with a problem. the HDMI out on my C300 is no longer outputting a signal. Tried a variety of monitor/cables and nothing. Worked one day when I plugged in an external EVF (Kinotehnik), and when I came back to it after 4 days of no usage it (the HDMI Out) no longer functioned at all.

I did a Menu Reset as well as a Button Reset (located above the Slot Select button. Nothing.

Anyone come across this before? Am I boned on this one, as in I have to send it in? Or is there something I'm totally missing here.

Also, is the C300 known for it's HDMI port crapping out so quickly. I've had this camera less than a year and it's a phenomenal piece of machinery, but it really hasn't been used that aggressively.

I will NOTE that when an HDMI cable is plugged in, it is a bit wiggle and loose in there ... it's not falling out, but it doesn't feel solid either.

Any insight/experience helps~

Thanks Guys,

Vasilios

Canon Cinema Locked and External Recording

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:41:55 +0000

Hello everybody,

I am currently testing to use the Canon C300 in "Cinema Locked" Mode and recording the Videosignal via HD-SDI to an external recorder (AJA KIPRO set to PRORES 422 HQ).
I would like to know if the benefits of working in "Cinema Locked" Mode can be recorded with the AJA - or does the AJA "legalize" the wide gamut / apply a LUT / etc.?

Best wishes and kind regards,
Martin

On camera mic for documentary?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:14:26 +0000

What on camera microphones are you using in the field that gives you quality sound. I checked out the Sennheiser ME66 shotgun Mic with K6 battery attachment and it looked like a canon hanging off the end of the mount. Something I usually rely on mixers, lavs, and booms, but out of state clients are wanting a mic option with the camera. I prefer keeping the rig compact but I want quality gear and i'm willing to wait it out to get the real deal.

Mounting two wireless receivers?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:34:55 +0000

Has anyone found a good solution to mount two wireless receivers on a C300 and still have good access to the camera's handle?

Thanks.

Thierry

dirt on ND filters

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:04:49 +0000

I had to hire a couple extra C300's for a multi camera shoot and the hire company apologised that they had no cameras left as they all were in maintenance due to dirt on the ND filters which are inaccessible to cleaning. These manifest themselves as tiny spots visible at T8 plus. The dirt apparently enters through the air vents.

Conclusion: check your camera. protect it form dust, and if still there send back to Canon. they'll sort it out.

Problem using Samsung full HD monitor via HDMI...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:29:36 +0000

I bought a Samsung monitor today, its the S22C300H. Although it's a domestic monitor, I wanted to be able to use it on shoots too. It's full HD / 1080p and has an HDMI input. Although not the most rugged piece of kit to take on location I figured it would be fine for more controlled environments where you have a few clients wanting to see a shot.

The problem is, when I plug my C300 in via HDMI, the camera doesn't detect the monitor as a full HD device and therefore automatically scales down it's output to SD, resulting in a really awful picture. According to the C300 manual when using HDMI "the output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor" (page 129). The problem is the Samsung is a full HD monitor. I have plugged other devices in to it and it displays them well at 1080. Similarly, I can plug my C300 into my Sony TV, and it outputs at full HD.

Any suggestions anyone?

Urban Exploration, filmed with Canon 7D

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:57 +0000

https://vimeo.com/57522480

It was my journey to the past. I just walked with my camera and saw all this around me....forgotten and it will never wake up again.
With my pictures, editing and sound design i want to bring some life back to this forgotten place ...

a film by Paul Prinz

Used Equipment
Canon 7D
Canon EF-S 15-85mm
Kessler Cineslider / motorised
Music bei Ludovico Einaudi (no commercial Use)

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Broken Shadow, filmed with Canon C100

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0000

https://vimeo.com/59642343

Used Equipment:
Canon C100
Zeiss CP2 18mm/35mm/85mm

“A human being is only breath and shadow.” – Sophocles
This quote from Sophocles inspired me to shoot this short film.
It was a really nice experience to work with Canon C100. I pushed the ISO up to 4000
because i wanted to see how much noise will be generated.
Of course there is some grain in the picture but the low light ability of the Canon C100
is still amazing.
Working with the Compact Prime Lenses was uncomplicated. The Magnifier Button, which operates also during
recording is an amazing tool.
The form factor of the C100 is very handy and you are able to make your shots in a quick and comfortable way.

New C100, C300, C500 Firmware Due In October

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:41:52 +0000

From DVInfo:

http://www.dvinfo.net/news/canon-usa-announces-free-firmware-upgrade-for-cinema-eos-cameras.html

Too bad this is over 6 months away.

Takes 16 Tons to make it in men's fashion

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:05:44 +0000

Daniel Wylie of Baltimore men's shop Sixteen Tons—a renegade retailer who defines the struggle of independence with rugged individualism and honesty. Enjoy:

https://vimeo.com/62824102

clip names

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:06:37 +0000

I found a problem with the clip names:
For a certain project, I canged the clip name prefix ("AA...) to a different prefix and set the following numbers back to one.
After that, each card begins with clip XX001, even if there are already a number of clips recordes on another card.
If I don't change the prefix for each card, I get many clips with the same name.
Is there a solutution for that? I already tried to set the prefix back to AA, no success with that trick.

C100 - Things To Know

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:46:25 +0000

Hello everyone!

Here is a quick overview of the C100 by Filmtools.

https://vimeo.com/61823643

CF Card Error

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:08:23 +0000

Hi All,

Can anybody help me here? I've been shooting all day today, go to download footage, err Card error.

My card reader wont read card, and camera says CF error.
Any help? What can i do?

C-300 Owner/Operator Rental Rate

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:48:04 +0000

Hi all!

I've been asked about renting out my C-300 a few times, which I don't want to do, except maybe as an owner/operator. Any ideas about the going daily rate for C-300 owner/operator rentals?

Thank you!

Looking for owner of C300 package for low budget feature

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:19:54 +0000

Feature in April. 2 weeks. Low budget, but contained and reasonable. Interested in this camera, but I'm doing research before I pitch it to the DP or the Director.

I'm hoping to get prices for guys who would come with a C300 package (not just a body) and himself.

We will be filming in the LA studio zone.

FILMTOOLS BLOWOUT TENT SALE!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:50:44 +0000

Filmtools is doing a bit of remodeling at our physical store in Burbank, California, so THIS SATURDAY, the store will be open and we’re expanding outside with tents, offering massive savings and blowoutprices! Save on the biggest brands in the industry at the Filmtools Tent Sale!

Check out more information here:

http://blog.filmtools.com/2013/03/13/filmtools-tent-sale-this-saturday/

Arri Rossette Adaptor to LWS Baseplate ?'s

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:57:17 +0000

Hi guys, for those of you who own arri handheld kits for your c300's, How did you go about attaching the rossette adaptor to the baseplate? This seems like an extremely easy task but im unsure of how to get adaptor flush to the baseplate. I was able to thred the rossette adaptor on the baseplate until the 2 notches exposed wouldnt allow me to go any further. As of now there is a 1/8inch gap that sits between the adaptor and baseplate. I feel like this can't be it. Im clearly missing something! All responses are appreciated.

bug on new firmware

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:58:02 +0000

Hi guys,

I've just upgraded to 1.08 and it seems that the color revision function doesn't work no more.
I can select the color I choose, but as I change the phase and gain, nothing happens...
Im I wrong or is is the new firmware?
If someone with the 1.08 could check, it would be helpfull.
Thanks

C300 monitor hot shoe - not straight

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:22:14 +0000

Had a look at my C300 monitor hot shoe and it's set at an angle which means the monitor is lop sided a little.

Is everyone elses the same?

Is there a fix?

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C300 - and using old Arri stuff

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:16:43 +0000

Trying to utilize the older Arri stuff I have from before - the Arri base plate is off center - what do I need to be able to use my old big zoom (Angenieux 17-105) with the 6x6 mattebox on my new C300 (PL)? Appreciate advice

C300 for documentary work?

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:34:59 +0000

I'm primarily interested in documentary work and I was wondering what others' opinions are of how well-suited this camera is to documentary shooting. I've done all my documentary type work on a 7D so I feel that it would be a similar technique and workflow.

Or, what else will you use it for? Low-budget narrative, high-budget narrative (compliment to Alexa)? Reality shows?

New C300 Firmware Update - 2/14/2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:35:56 +0000

Canon has released a firmware update to the EOS C300/C300PL to help fix a few issues.
Here’s the excerpt from Canon’s site:

Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Some of the EF lens products that can be mounted on the camera can be controlled more reliably.
2. Corrections to the Spanish and German language texts in the View Assistance function [View Assist.].
3. Efforts to correct image color fringing when a subject is of high contrast have been made.

Note: Firmware version 1.0.7.1.00 incorporates items 2 and 3 above.

Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 is for EOS C300/EOS C300 PL cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.2.1.00 through 1.0.7.1.00.

If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.8.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300#DriversAndSoftware

new C300 $2000 rebate starts 2/18/13

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:29:15 +0000

Hey everyone, starting Monday the 18th, Canon will be giving a $2000 instant rebate on the C300s! That means you'll pay just $13,999 for the camera. This rebate is available from all the selected Cinema EOS dealers including Filmtools. You can go on our web site, come into the store, or contact me directly, all starting on Monday the 18th. The cameras continue to do well and I think this is really about Canon getting more aggressive in the marketplace.....this deal goes until April 30th.

Jim Martin
Filmtools.com

Best C300 slider

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:29:41 +0000

Wanting a camera slider...most interested in MYT, Kessler CineSlider & Dana Dolly...anyone have any thoughts, pro/con on these? Other suggestions of sliders you have experience with that will accomodate some weight?

Firmware update Canon?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:50:10 +0000

According to HDVideoPro magazine in the October issue here is some info on the Sony FS700U. The paragraph is titled THE UPGRADE, and it is as follows... "The biggest difference between the FS700Y and the FS100U is the inclusion of a 3G HD-SDI BNC Out, which eventually will propel the camera to a much wider range of professional users. Sony soon will offer a firmware upgrade that will enable your FS700U to output a 4K RAW signal, in addition to releasing an affordable 4K recorder that will have the ability to record the massive files. The timing of the FS700U firmware and the exact pricing and availability of the 4K recorder are being determined, but an announcement is expected soon." Ok everyone this camera will capture 60, 120 and 240 fps and 1080 all for $8K. We paid double the amount for the c300 and we only get 720p at 60fps? It is a beautiful image, but that's all we get? I hope Canon is reading this as I'm no engineer, but it would seem to me and possibly a lot of other people that a firmware update should be able to give us some if not all of those additional frame rates. Someone please comment on this.

Where can I find the CG-940 Battery Charger to order?

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:57:58 +0000

We have two C300 but where can you find extra battery chargers? I have been all over the internet Amazon, B&H, but cant find one.