Is the C500 still a good choice? at DVinfo.net

Svein Rune Skilnand · June 9th, 2016, 01:47 PM

I have been more than happy with my C300EF using it for broadcast, corporate and documentary work. But I have been wondering for some time whether to upgrade to 4K.

Is the C500 still a good choice? I was hoping to reuse the same batteries and CF cards as I understand they are the same. I also have the VideoDevices PIX-E5 4K recorder which I was thinking could be a good choice for recording 4K with the C500.

The C300MK2 seems to me a bit pricey considering the competition from the Sony FS7. Also new batteries and CF cards would put the price up considerably.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? I used to be a Sony shooter, but I like the Canon`s better for skin tone and just the image overall.

Gary Huff · June 10th, 2016, 08:58 AM

The C300 Mark II is everything the C500 is, but internally, and with better color science and noise levels. I love mine.

Your Pix will not support any of the outputs from the C500, besides plain old 8-bit 1080. You would need the Odyssey or Apollo with the Raw bundle in order to record anything over 1080p30 in 8-bit.

June 9th, 2016, 01:47 PM	#1
Svein Rune Skilnand Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fidjeland, Norway Posts: 289	Is the C500 still a good choice? I have been more than happy with my C300EF using it for broadcast, corporate and documentary work. But I have been wondering for some time whether to upgrade to 4K. Is the C500 still a good choice? I was hoping to reuse the same batteries and CF cards as I understand they are the same. I also have the VideoDevices PIX-E5 4K recorder which I was thinking could be a good choice for recording 4K with the C500. The C300MK2 seems to me a bit pricey considering the competition from the Sony FS7. Also new batteries and CF cards would put the price up considerably. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I used to be a Sony shooter, but I like the Canon`s better for skin tone and just the image overall. __________________ SRS Media http://srsmedia.blogspot.no

June 10th, 2016, 08:58 AM	#2
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: Is the C500 still a good choice? The C300 Mark II is everything the C500 is, but internally, and with better color science and noise levels. I love mine. Your Pix will not support any of the outputs from the C500, besides plain old 8-bit 1080. You would need the Odyssey or Apollo with the Raw bundle in order to record anything over 1080p30 in 8-bit.