Canon C300 cinema camera hands-on (video)

Guy is factor ugly. However when it involves cinema cameras, looks would be the last factor on the cinematographer's mind -- performance is how it counts, along with the Canon C300, its lightweight is definitely an resource too. We've not had an opportunity to shoot with Canon's new flagship cinema cam, but we have been told by lots of people that have, including director Vincent Laforet. The C300's incredibly lightweight enables cinema photography enthusiasts to operate in conditions that are not typically available to large rigs -- you are able to shoot with this particular camera just like easily as possible having a Digital slr, hands-holding it for convenient shots, having a waist-mounted Steadicam system for walk-around shoots as well as mounting it on the small remote-controlled helicopter, as Laforet did throughout his three-day Mobius shoot.

The C300 could be more familiar to cinematographers -- photojournalists may have the cam, because of its $20,000 cost (this is a relative bargain, surprisingly), however, you can't pick this up and fire away if you don't take a while to understand the interface. It's quite the solid feel, as you'd expect from the camera within this cost range, though it is not as heavy because it looks -- you will not wish to hold it inside your hands for any full day's filming, but quick shots most likely will not be an problem. The machine is modular, to help you add and take away components as you want -- industry standard fittings allow you to connect cinema gear, that is something you may never use the 5D Mark II. The little form factor and cost to complement should help Canon gain some ground in Hollywood, but we'll wait for opportunity to shoot some footage before drawing any firm conclusions. Meanwhile, we'll need to take Laforet at his word -- which you'll want to find just beyond the break.

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