The sony pxwfs7m2 is not a direct replacement to the original fs7, but rather a separate offering in the sony large sensorcinema camera line. I know that the sony fs5 is better on paper but i feel as if you cant beat the natural color and functional ease of. Pdf updated function of this product 185 kb release date. Eos c300 mark ii, eos c300 mark ii pl instruction manual. Canon will argue that the price has remained the same yet offering so much more in features, but the market has changed drastically since the original c300 some 4 years ago. The native iso tops out at 2,000, but you can go into the sony s menus and increase that to 3,200. Well its now complete and available for free download from sony. In response, we completely redesigned the grip, improved the viewfinder, optimised the balance and refined the ergonomics.
The pxwfs7 reflects years of intense conversations weve had with documentary shooters. The price difference between the sony fs7 is huge, theres no two ways about it and this fact alone will write off the c300 mark ii for many. The sony fs7 uses an exmor cmos super 35 sensor, also with 8. The fs7 can shoot up to 60 fps at 4k and 180 fps at 1080p. The c300 mkii records with a new format called xfavc. Sony pxwfs5 and pxwfs7 the differences with the a7s. Sony fs7 vs canon c300 mark ii vs sony f5 daniel haggett. Should i buy an easyrig and are they worth it easyrig or readyready for ronin and movi gimbals how to shoot broll or gvs how to colour match different cameras canon, sony and arri b4 lenses on super 35mm cameras matching canon c300 with. Custom picture menu the eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera takes the agility of the original eos c300 and dials it up a notch. Please read vmis article the canon c300 mk ii vs c300 whats the fuss about. View and download sony pxwfs7 operating instructions manual online. The new canon c300 mark ii and the sony fs7 are extremely popular cameras among filmmakers, cinematographers and broadcasters around the globe these days and the buzz they are creating increases even as we speak. Users of the eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera have full manual control of all camera functions including iris, shutter speed, gain, zoom, focus, and audio, giving them the ability to adapt to both technical and artistic challenges when shooting. The eos c300 mark ii supports lpcm 24bit48 khz audio for sound quality that is superior to cd.
The new model builds on the original fs7s strengths by adding advanced features including electronic variable nd technology, a lever lock type emount, and a new mechanical design for faster and. Canon c300 mark ii first impressions lens rentals blog. Sony pxwfs7m2 operating instructions manual pdf download. Canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camcorder with dual pixel cmos af ef lens mount features super 35mm cmos sensor, 4k,1920x1080 6050i, 23. Another reason to go for the sony fs7 ii would be the new sony e pz 18110mm f4 optional kit lens. Over the past couple of years, ive migrated away from dslr shooting to pretty much using the eos cseries cameras, in particular the c100mkii, for most of the documentarystyle shooting i specialize in. The sony fs7 is superior to the c300 mark ii when it comes to slowmotion recording. C200 c300 mkii comparisons 4k 10bit 4k raw 12bit on vimeo. Here are the recording details and some specifications of the canon c300 mii camera. Our initial intention for this test was to show a high contrast scene, where we could see where each cameras limit was for highlight recovery. The fact of the matter is that canon and sony cameras will be rented more. When i got the sony, the canon felt like it was easier to get to the manual. Sony fs7 ii handson heres the difference to fs7 mark 1.
Should i buy an easyrig and are they worth it easyrig or readyready for ronin and movi gimbals how to shoot broll or gvs how to colour match different cameras canon, sony and arri b4 lenses on super 35mm cameras matching canon c300 with c300mkii. Camcorder sony pxw fs7 manual 36 pages camcorder sony pxw fs7 manual. C dv 5 image processors, which work in concert with the cameras advanced super 35 cmos sensor and xfavc codec to enable a wide variety of image quality and feature improvements. Canon c300 mk ii hire london pl mount 4k camcorder vmi. With manual white balance you can choose the most accurate setting and avoid the green, blue or red. The newlyannounced canon c300 mark ii is on display at nab 2015. Discover our wide range of movie and film cameras used in award winning hollywood productions, tv dramas, commercials and independent film making. I think sony have been pretty clever with the design as it will appeal to a lot of canon c100300 shooters. I debated this heavily for a long time and ended up going with the c300 mark ii. These include 15 stops of dynamic range, canon log 2 recording, dual pixel cmos af, simultaneous 4k and hd proxy recording. The eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera is also a fully manual digital camera. And the only reason you can make this comparison is because canon drastically dropped their price on the c300.
Rent a sony pxwfs7m2 4k xdcam super 35mm camcorder at. My sony register your product for software updates and lifetime support or sign up for sony newsletter and exclusive offers register on my sony. Sony pxwfs7 operating instructions manual pdf download. The canon c300 mark ii takes the same dualpixel autofocus technology from the canon c100 mark ii and adds perks such as face tracking for nonstm lenses, variable speed and sensitivity settings, and autofocusassisted manual focus, which helps you quickly confirm and adjust focus with manual lenses. C300 has an amazing image and is pretty good to work with. Expanding on the original fs7, sonys pxwfs7m2 xdcam super 35 camera system is a flexible 4k camera system. The guide does not replace the manual but should act as a useful point of reference for those unfamiliar with the cameras.
Apples and oranges comparing the sony fs5 with similar systems. It offers 4channel input, including a mic jack, internal monaural mic and two xlr terminals, which allow multiple sound sources to be selected and mixed to record sound with a sense of ambience. Canon recently dropped the price of the original c300, bringing it closer to the fs7 and yesterday announced the c300 mark ii. In addition to a phenomenal set of specs, i think this has the nicest image out of the box of any camera other than the arri alexa and even then, id say you could intercut this footage with the arri and 9 out of 10 wouldnt be able. They go through features that are of most interest to.
Get to know canons new 4k powerhouse, the c300 mark ii. Were looking at the sony fs7 versus the canon c300 mark ii. The eos c300 mark ii digital cinema camera is an evolutionary 2nd generation cinema eos 4k camera system with a wide range. The canon c300 mk ii is a super35, full 4k camcorder and this pl mount. If youre thinking about buying or renting the c300 mark ii or fs7, youre exactly who we made this post and video for. Of course, the fs7 also reflects sonys expertise in 4k and hd codecs, super 35 sensors and memory recording. The sonys pxwfs7 xdcam super 35 camera system is a flexible 4k camera system designed to be used in the studio or in the field. This lens was introduced in september, and as the successor to the 285mm, it is the ideal choice for fs7 users. But a few weeks ago when the sony fs5 began shipping, i opted to become an early adopter. The newlyannounced canon c300 mark ii is on display at nab 2015, and we ask jesse mineo at canon about the new features. At the ibc show this morning, sony announced a brand new super 35mm emount camera called the pxwfs7 this camera was actually leaked in some previous photos and rumors, and as it turns out, all of the rumors we had reported previously were completely true except for it replacing the fs700. Its tiny compared to the fs7 and at under a kilo, its incredibly light. Canon c300 mark ii cinema eos camera with dual pixel cmos.
Canon had a very good run with the c300 and then sony hit back with both the f5 and f55 and more. A great feature with the canon c300 mark ii is the ability to shoot in 2k12bit 4444. I was recently asked by sony to write a user guide for the pxwfs7 and fs7m2. Super 35 mm digital cinematography cameras from sony. Canon c300 mark ii vs sony fs7 we put the canon c300 head to head with the sony fs7, two of the newest 4k cameras we rent. Updating firmware canon recently announced their new 1. Sony fs7 vs canon c300 mark ii vs sony f5 recently added. I held some customer clinics for sony a few months ago and the biggest problem for canon shooters with the fs7 was that it didnt feel like a c100c300. Canon cinema eos c300 mark ii camcorder body with touch. The eos c300 mark ii digital cinema cameras redesigned imaging system includes dual dig. Evan dives into a comparison between the new canon c300 mkii and the sony fs7 with test footage. Canon c300 mark ii vs sony fs7 presenting shift 4s latest video, comparing canons c300 mark ii and sonys fs7. Weve successfully used the canon c100 mark ii on many projects, but moving forward several assignments will require shooting in 4k, which.
Canon eos c300 mark ii cinema eos cameras canon uk. Sony fs7 mk ii sony fs7 mkii camera is coming november 11th global broadcast distribution network gbdn have put a holder spot on their creative ventures website for. Watch the first short film shot on the 4k canon c300 mark ii. Canon c300 mark ii has been creating, even more, hype in comparison to its predecessor since it was initially unveiled at this years nab trade show. Cropped 2k at 120fps isnt bad, but it is outclassed by the sony fs7 which can go all the way to 180fps, and can also do 4k at 60fps. Canon digital cinema camera eos c300 mark ii eos c300 mark ii pl firmware version 1. With that distinctive cinematic super 35 look, these cameras can meet your budget and your need to create 8k, 4k, hdr and hd productions. We put the canon c300 head to head with the sony fs7, two of the newest 4k cameras we rent. Sony fs7 vs canon c300 mark ii vs sony f5 canon had a very good run with the c300 and then sony hit back with both the f5 and f55 and more recently the fs7. Eos c300 mark ii support download drivers, software and manuals. The camera has a waveform monitor wfm function that shows the overall brightness of a scene, with rgb parade display.
Canon eos c300 mark ii tutorial series first look canon c300 mkii canons jon sagud walks through all the features of the new canon c300 mkii with zacutos steve weiss and jens bogehegn. About the sony pxwfs7 ii camera sony is expanding its fs series super 35mm professional family with the addition of the new fs7 ii camcorder. Camcorder sony pxwfs7 manual 36 pages camcorder sony pxwfs7 manual. Its hard for me to talk about this camera without sounding biased, but we all have the reasons why we love the things we love.