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2017-11-08T11:35:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Gift

Shipped fast. Reasonable price. This is a gift and I know he is going to love it!

Jacquelyn P.

2017-01-27T14:09:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Love the C100

Great. Dependable.

AUBREY S.

2016-12-13T08:06:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for video

Great for video

GARY B.

2016-11-13T08:34:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon C100 awesome Movie camera for begineers

Canon C100 awesome Movie camera for begineers. Got a great deal in Adorama.

Vetrivel A.

2013-10-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very happy

Great feel and balance, I love the different configurations. The picture quality is amazing. viewfinder is useless, but LCD viewfinder is ok. You need a lcd hood to be able to see the screen outside in the sun. The ND filters are awesome, built in. I like the neckstrap for when its not on my ff/mattebox rig, its nice to hold by itself. Sales dept. was awesome, came early.

John C.

2013-08-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Cannot beat it for the money

I shoot video mostly for the web. Previously I used a Canon 5D Mark II. That camera is what made shooting video more exciting for me than traditional video cameras. Of course, it also lacked many key features of traditional 1/3" sensored cameras. The C100 brings back most of those lacking features: XLR inputs, peaking, zebras, and many others. Like others have mentioned, the one downside is the AVCHD codec. There is the possibility of some of my work appearing on broadcast and that codec won't hold up. However, with the addition of the Ninja 2 or similar device, I can turn this camera into a C300 "light." Many have complained about the EVF. I admit it's not great but since I've never used a C300 I don't know what I'm missing. And with the peaking and zebra features, the weak EVF functions pretty well. The video out of the camera looks fantastic. The fact that this sensor is designed for video means you don't have some of the stuttery look that handheld 5D Mark II and III footage can have. It was money well spent.

Dave C.

2013-06-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Video Camera!

Using the C100 for shooting video for instructional videos. It is crystal clear compared to the Canon 7D and the 7D is a great camera. It's easy to use and setup. It's really nice not having a mirror flipping up and down everytime you set your camera to the video mode. Just getting started using this thing and so far it is fantastic. Money well spent.

Quickrod

2013-06-17T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Balance between image and usability

The image is extremely crisp and full of detail. You can pull stills out of it even with the internal codec they look gorgeous. Focus becomes really important. It has so many tools like waveforms, focus peaking, zebras, XLR's so you have an entire system built into the camera. It feels really balanced and that goes a long way when you are shooting for several hours. Then it's great at handling light. Stuck in a dark situation? This camera can pick up faint light easily. Stuck in a bright situation? Built in ND's. Its main downsides are that it shoots 1080 60i, not 1080 60p. Also it lacks higher resolution options. These wouldn't be an issue but considering the price, there should be more options. Overall a great camera that wears many hats and will not disappoint.

YVONNE W.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Fantastic Little Rig

I'm primarily a one-man-band shooter, specializing in commercial and corporate production. The C100 strikes a great balance between simple efficiency and quality, for me this is critical. PROS: 1. Sensor is fantastic, nice dynamic range, great look. 2. EF Mount: Works natively with my Canon glass. So nice. No fiddly lens adaptors needed. 2. Form Factor: I love how it feels and shoots. 3. On board audio ! Goodbye dual system. 4. Intuitive CONS: 1. No VFR, no 60P. I really miss this. 2. No intervalometer. I miss this feature from my AF100. 3. The viewfinder is absolutely useless. C'mon Canon, this is a beautiful device in so many ways ... why the silly EVF ? It's plain awful. You'll need to pick up an external EVF to take full advantage of this device. The C100 is a near perfect camera for those of us who operate on tight budgets, short deadlines, and tiny crews. The cons can be forgiven when you factor what you are getting. Nice stuff Canon. Hopefully you see fit to give us 60P in a future firmware update. I'd be very thankful for that.

Matt L.

2013-03-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply put... FANTASTIC

I haven't looked back to my DSLR equipment ONCE!

Jason S.

2013-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera!

I have used the C100 on documentary, event, and corporate projects and it has been fantastic in all cases. The form factor, ease and comfort of operation, and just plain awesome controls have helped reignite my passion for filming. Coming from the 5d, it only took me a few minutes to learn the menu options and get a feel for the controls of the C100. The handle feels solid and comfortable to grip. The thumb control is well placed and intuitive. Menus are easy to navigate. The XLR audio is a welcome addition coming from DSLRs. I love the ability to record to both card slots at the same time. This is a big deal when you consider a big job doesn't have to be field recorded to only one sd card. Image quality is a good deal beyond what the 5d mark iii is capable of. Low light noise looks more organic and less digital. High detail shots are crisp and pleasing to view. The image also holds up well to color correction. Battery life is long lasting (up to 5+ hours with the larger battery). So you can go out with a couple of batteries and shoot all day in most cases. ND filters built in. Worth their weight in gold. HDMI port allows for either uncompressed HD recording with an external recorder, or you can also run a 2nd monitor while also using the on board LCD, which is great for a video village.

MATTHEW H.

2012-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great job Canon.

Having used my C100 on 2 weddings, I'm very happy with it's performance. I shot the first wedding in C-log and figured Wide-Dr is more then enough for weddings and events for me. I leave the cam on preset 8 and am very pleased with the image quality. Balanced well on my glidecam and was almost a smooth transition from my previous camcorder. Taking a while getting use to the WB button location as it's higher then I'm use to but the joystick and accessing other items is a breeze while shooting. My only gripe with the C100 is it doesn't have any form of Slow-motion. It doesn't have 60P either which I could use for slowmotion. There are times where I could really use the feature and am not able to do. It's unfortunate. Besides that I'm a very happy customer, and happy I upgraded.

Monday I.

Canon C100 Specifications

  • Effective Pixels

    3840 x 2160 pixels; Approx. 8.29 megapixels

  • Total Pixels

    4206 x 2340 pixels; Approx. 9.86 megapixels

  • Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Sensor Size

    Super 35; 24.6 x 13.8 mm (28.2 mm diagonal); 6.4 m cell pitch

  • Scanning System

    Progressive

  • Number of Sensors

    1

  • Filter

    RGB Primary Color Filter (Bayer Array)

  • Imaging Processor

    DiGic DV III

  • Interchangeable Lens System

    EF-mount for compatibility with EF, EF-S and EF Cinema lens systems

  • ND Filter

    Mechanical ND filter system with option of clear, 2, 4, and 6 stops)

  • Iris

    Manual setting in 1/2-step increments, 1/3-step increments or fine Push auto iris control

  • Peripheral Illumination Correction

    Available

  • Exposure Modes

    Manual; Push Auto Iris Control (metering system selection/AE shift possible)

  • Metering Modes

    Available (Standard Center Weighted, Spotlight, Backlight)

  • GAIN

    Normal Setting -6 dB to 30 dB / Fine Setting 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments

  • ISO

    3200 to 20,000 in 1/3 stop increments

  • Exposure Compensation / AE Shift

    Available

  • Sutter Modes

    3 Modes: OFF; Speed; Angle; Slow Shutter; Clear Scan Speed setting can be set in ½ or 1/3 stop increments

  • Shutter Speed Range

    59.94i/: 1/60 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30;
    CS: 59.94 Hz - 250.27 Hz

    PF30: 1/30 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/4, 1/8; CS: 29.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz

    23.98p/PF24: 1/24 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12;
    CS: 23.97 Hz - 250.27 Hz

    50i: 1/50 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 1/25;
    CS: 50.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz

    PF25: 1/25 to 1/2000 in 1/4 or 1/3 stops; SLS: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12;
    CS: 25.00 Hz - 250.78 Hz

  • Shutter Angle Settings

    59.94i: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25

    PF30: 360, 240, 216, 180, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25

    23.98p/PF24: 360, 345.6, 288, 240, 180, 172.8, 144, 120, 90, 86.4, 72, 60, 45, 30, 22.5, 15, 11.25

    50i: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25

    PF25: 360, 300, 240, 180, 150, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 22.50, 15, 11.25

  • Iris (Aperture) Range

    Lens Dependent

  • Focus Settings

    Manual; One-Shot AF

  • Autofocus System

    Available; AF is dependent on interchangeable lenses / TTL-Video Signal Sensing System

  • AF Metering Area

    Fixed at center of screen (4% of the screen)

  • AF Modes

    One-Shot AF

  • Signal System

    NTSC and PAL

  • Compression

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Color Space

    4:2:0 internal recording

  • Maximum Bit Rate

    24Mbps

  • Canon Log

    Available

  • Canon Wide Dynamic Range

    Available; Provides the same DR Range as Canon Log Gamma while maintaining a standard video curve

  • Recording Options

    24 Mbps LPCM - 1920 x 1080: 60i/PF30/PF24/24p/50i/25p
    24 Mbps - 1920 x 1080: 60i/PF30/PF24/24p/50i/25p
    17 Mbps - 1920 x 1080: 60i/PF30/PF24/24p/50i/25p
    7 Mbps - 1440 x 1080: 60i/PF30/PF24/24p/50i/25p

  • Recording Format

    24 Mbps Mode: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz All Other Modes: Dolby Digital AC3

  • Built-in Microphone

    Stereo Microphone built in to Handle Unit

  • External Audio Inputs

    2 XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
    External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)

  • XLR Mic Trimming

    Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB, +6dB or +12 dB

  • Limiter

    Available

  • Built-in Speaker

    Yes; 16 level settings

  • Power Terminal

    Battery Pack: 7.4V / DC in: 8.4V

  • Battery

    BP-9 Series

  • Temperature and Humidity

    Performance requirements: 0°C to 40°C, 85% (relative humidity)
    Operating requirements: -5°C to 45°C, 60% (relative humidity)

  • Language Support

    English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean

  • Body Dimension WxHxD

    Approx. 5.3 x 6.7 x 5.1" / 135 x 170 x 129mm (with thumb rest)

  • Weight

    Approx. 2.25 lb / 1020g (body only)

  • UPC Code

    660685116313

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About Canon C100

FEATURED REVIEWS

very happy

By John C.

Great feel and balance, I love the different configurations. The picture quality is amazing. viewfinder is useless, but LCD viewfinder is ok. You need a lcd hood to be able to see the screen outside in the sun. The ND filters are awesome, built in. I like the neckstrap for when its not on my ff/mattebox rig, its nice to hold by itself. Sales dept. was awesome, came early.

Great Camera!

By MATTHEW H.

I have used the C100 on documentary, event, and corporate projects and it has been fantastic in all cases. The form factor, ease and comfort of operation, and just plain awesome controls have helped reignite my passion for filming. Coming from the 5d, it only took me a few minutes to learn the menu options and get a feel for the controls of the C100. The handle feels solid and comfortable to grip. The thumb control is well placed and intuitive. Menus are easy to navigate. The XLR audio ...

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Attractively priced, yet endowed with a rich Cinema EOS feature-set and optimized for one-person operation, the EOS C100 is a full 1920 x 1080 digital video camera that's compatible with Canon's entire range of EF Cinema and EF-lenses. Equipped with the same Super 35mm Canon 8.3 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and revolutionary Canon DV III processor as the EOS C300 and EOS C500 series cameras, the C100 is a more compact professional camera that's highly mobile and ideal for those seeking operational convenience and exceptional HD imagery.

Recording AVCHD format video to dual SD cards, the C100 is compatible with a wide range of workflows and can acquire content to suit a broad range of post production/color-grading preferences, including Canon Log Gamma and a new Canon Wide DR Gamma. Autofocus recording with supported AF lenses, a multi-angle control/LCD panel, a removable handle and rotating grip, and many other innovations provide compelling mass-market appeal.
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Canon C100 Features

  • Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
  • AVCHD Codec
  • Push Auto Iris/One-Shot AF
  • Three Built-In ND Filters
  • Canon Log Gamma
  • Canon Wide Dynamic Range (DR) Gamma
  • Fully compatible with all Canon EF, EF-S and EF Cinema Lenses
  • Dual SD Card Slots
  • 29 Custom Picture Settings
  • Waveform Monitor/Edge Monitor Focus Assist
  • HDMI Output With Time Code
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Twin XLR Connectors in Handle
  • Compatibility with Third-Party Accessories
  • One-Shot AF: This function helps you to obtain precise focusing. Before recording starts, the camcorder focuses on a subject at the center of the screen when the ONE-SHOT AF button is pressed. The focusing status can be confirmed by the color of the frame.
  • Push Auto Iris: This function provides assistance in determining the exposure. It automatically adjusts the aperture in accordance with the brightness during recording. PUSH AUTO IRIS function is activated only while PUSH AUTO IRIS button is being pressed for manual aperture adjustment.
  • Wide Dynamic Range Gamma: The main feature of Wide DR Gamma is that it retains continuity of an image, unlike the knee function that compresses the signals in high brightness areas using linear gamma. Wide DR Gamma does not require post-production processing. Recorded data can be used as is. It also enables creative color grading opportunities.

What's in the box:

  • Canon EOS C100 EF
  • Side Grip
  • Camera Cover R-F-3
  • Top Handle Unit
  • Thumb Rest
  • Shoulder Strap
  • BP-955 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  • Battery Charger
  • Compact Power Adapter
  • DC Cable
  • AC Cable
  • Eye Cup
  • Viewfinder Cap
  • Tripod Base
  • WFT Attachment
  • Measuring Hook
  • XF Utility Disc Version 3.0
  • Data Transfer
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
  • Lens Caps
  • EW83H Hood
  • LP1219 Case
  • Canon 1 Year Warranty