Upgrade to C100 worth it?

Matt Davis · April 16th, 2014, 04:48 AM

I would ditch the EA50 in favour of the C100. So much better in low light. The ergonomics are different, but good. If Sony put an FS700 inside the EA50 body, all bets are off. That would be awesome. But the C100 image will be a significant upgrade for you.

Jody Arnott · April 16th, 2014, 05:02 AM

I should mention, I'll be keeping the EA50 either way, it serves a different purpose. Really what I'm trying to decide is 1) buy the C100, or 2) spend some money upgrading the EA50.

So far I'm leaning towards the C100.

I also meant to ask - is it possible Canon will ever release a firmware update to allow 1080p 50/60?

Dave Partington · April 16th, 2014, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jody Arnott

I should mention, I'll be keeping the EA50 either way, it serves a different purpose. Really what I'm trying to decide is 1) buy the C100, or 2) spend some money upgrading the EA50.

So far I'm leaning towards the C100.

I also meant to ask - is it possible Canon will ever release a firmware update to allow 1080p 50/60?

Possible? Who knows? Only Canon really know that.

Likely? I would say NO, and I'd even put money on that. They will hold that back for the next model.

Les Wilson · April 16th, 2014, 06:03 AM

The thread named "C100: Be Happy" explains the capabilities of the C100 rather well including why it is incapable (due to hardware) of doing certain things. Ever.

I'd have bought a C100 already except for the awful LCD/EVF, center only AF zone and CODEC. After two DSLRs and variable ND screw on filters, I'm not getting another camera without NDs and flip out screen. Period. No discussion.

Jody Arnott · April 16th, 2014, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the info all. I've decided to go for the C100. Will be ordering it next week :)

April 16th, 2014, 04:48 AM	#16
Matt Davis Trustee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 1,562	Re: Upgrade to C100 worth it? I would ditch the EA50 in favour of the C100. So much better in low light. The ergonomics are different, but good. If Sony put an FS700 inside the EA50 body, all bets are off. That would be awesome. But the C100 image will be a significant upgrade for you. __________________ Director/Editor - MDMA Ltd: Write, Shoot, Edit, Publish - mattdavis.pro EX1 x2, C100 --> FCPX & PPro6

April 16th, 2014, 05:02 AM	#17
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: Upgrade to C100 worth it? I should mention, I'll be keeping the EA50 either way, it serves a different purpose. Really what I'm trying to decide is 1) buy the C100, or 2) spend some money upgrading the EA50. So far I'm leaning towards the C100. I also meant to ask - is it possible Canon will ever release a firmware update to allow 1080p 50/60?

April 16th, 2014, 06:03 AM	#19
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Upgrade to C100 worth it? The thread named "C100: Be Happy" explains the capabilities of the C100 rather well including why it is incapable (due to hardware) of doing certain things. Ever. I'd have bought a C100 already except for the awful LCD/EVF, center only AF zone and CODEC. After two DSLRs and variable ND screw on filters, I'm not getting another camera without NDs and flip out screen. Period. No discussion. Last edited by Les Wilson; April 16th, 2014 at 06:39 AM. Reason: thread name

April 16th, 2014, 11:32 PM	#20
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: Upgrade to C100 worth it? Thanks for the info all. I've decided to go for the C100. Will be ordering it next week :)