Canon C500 Mark II – The Best Camera I’ve Ever Used
Review of the Canon C500 Mark II. Evaluating the ergonomics, image quality, raw vs 10-bit, noise performance, and overall system stability & limitations.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 – Intro
0:36 – Summary of Things the C500 Mark II Does Well
1:54 – Experiences in the Field with Armando Ferreira
5:55 – Audio Controls & Preamp Comparison
7:12 – Fan Noise & Overheating
7:37 – Monitoring LUTs & Waveform Issues
8:30 – Excellent Metering & White Balance
9:19 – Touch Screen Is Great, But Shakes a Bit
9:45 – Battery Life & Power Options
10:25 – Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit
11:19 – Raw Recording Isn’t Economical
11:34 – Noise Reduction & High ISO Noise
12:17 – ISO Scaling Issues with Raw Recording
12:48 – Low Light Performance / Native ISOs
13:30 – Why I Think 10-Bit XF-AVC Is Better
14:22 – Media Cost Considerations
15:13 – Weak 120p Mode – Huge Crop, No AF or Audio
16:20 – Final Thoughts
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