I agree Ellis.

I'm finding the iris wheel on the back of the camera awkward to use. You also have a wheel on the hand grip which is better as you don't have to let go of anything, but this assumes you are using the hand grip. Shoulder mounted this will be a real PITA unless you use the Canon hand grip as part of your shoulder rig along with an extension cable.

It's strange how one of the things that differentiates the C300 from all the other current S35 Cameras (except Red's offerings), the iris control, is also in some ways one of it's great weaknesses. The way the iris steps is annoying and some lenses click loud enough to be picked up by most mic's.

I'm glad I've still got my older fully manual Nikon lenses, only trouble id the focus direction is reversed.

Has anyone heard when Canon will be releasing the EF 200-400mm zoom lens (w/built-in 1.4X extender)? It should make a pretty decent lens for the C300 in wildlife filming.

Thanks,

Leon Lorenz
Canadian Wildlife Productions: Grizzly Bears, Bighorm Sheep in Alberta & BC Rockies DVD Videos (http://www.wildlifevideos.ca)

How would a Zeiss CP2 18mm 3.6 behave on C300 in terms cropping etc (the site says it will cover full frame on APS-H Sensor - Compact Prime Lenses (http://lenses.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/carl-zeiss-camera-lenses/cine_lenses/compact_lenses/compact_prime_lenses.html) )

Any one ever tried ???

It wouldn't crop per se....thus would have the same field of view as any 18mm lens on that camera. As always , it's the size of sensor that dictates the fieldmof view.

Just received the camera and I am impressed. It is so small and easy to use, and hard to believe such a great picture comes from such a small package. Now I will buy a few other lens to fit my work..

Today I did some testing with my Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II and the picture is fantastic.

Just received the camera and I am impressed. It is so small and easy to use, and hard to believe such a great picture comes from such a small package. Now I will buy a few other lens to fit my work..

Today I did some testing with my Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II and the picture is fantastic.

You so ri8 mate. It truly is a small wonder. Do try with zeiss to see picture quality on full throttle.

Roger that mate,

When I go to Abel for their free training with the camera I will give the Zeiss a go. I might go for a couple for interviews.

Just got few Formatt Filter ... Soft 1/2/3, Enhanser, Grad ND0.6 & Clear !!! Hope they complement C300 Images thru CP2s

I would love to get the 200-400 when it is released. Will use my 400 f2.8 IS USM lens till that time as well as the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II USM, 24-105 for handheld, 24-70 f2.8 L USM lens from the tripod.

What lens are you using now?

Has anyone heard when Canon will be releasing the EF 200-400mm zoom lens (w/built-in 1.4X extender)? It should make a pretty decent lens for the C300 in wildlife filming.

Thanks,

Leon Lorenz
Canadian Wildlife Productions: Grizzly Bears, Bighorm Sheep in Alberta & BC Rockies DVD Videos (http://www.wildlifevideos.ca)