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Canon C500 Mark II

Creators cited with it
2
From 4 reports.
First cited
March 2020
By Peter McKinnon. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for image quality
Pushback on video. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

  • Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followers
    “A red monstro 8k over here you got a Canon C500 Mark II do you even need it”
    Watch the video at 0:13
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    • “…camera of choice here is the c500 mark two I was using the C 200 for the longest time but cinema cameras are getting updated the dynamic range is better we can shoot raw there's just a lot more capabilities and flexibilities with this camera”
      Watch the video at 1:28
    • “…we only have one for the c500 in Amazon just turned all their non-essential Goods basically to over a month shipping so this is the only card I have”
      Watch the video at 6:41
  • Matt D'AvellaInstagram
    “My primary camera for making youtube videos for the past year had been my C500 and then when I came here to australia I was like I'm not gonna bring this big camera”
    Watch the video at 7:27

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest October 2020

What press reviews of the Canon C500 Mark II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Image quality

Where reviewers push back

  • Video
  • Build & handling
  • Value
  • Image qualityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Sharp, clean, noise-free footage with excellent skin tones.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “The 4K image is sharp and clear.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    • “Oh my, the skin tone is fantastic.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    • “the footage is incredible clean and noise-free”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “resulting in very high image quality”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

  • VideoSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: strong raw and 4K60 footage, heavy files, 120fps cap.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the 5.9K Canon Raw Lite delivers impressively.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    • “The 4K 60p footage turned out amazing, I think.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “Files take lots of processing power”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “the maximum 120fps is the only slightly disappointing feature of the camera”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

  • AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
  • StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Solid and hand-holdable, but large, with weak screen mount.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “The Canon C500 Mark II felt solid in my hands without being too heavy.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    • “Modular body gives flexibility”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “Yet, the camera is light enough to allow a shooter to hand-hold the camera for an entire 12 hour production day.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “The one weak build area of the camera is where the LCS Screen is attached.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    • “Large size and weight”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “This audio placement is not ideal”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

  • ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers disagree: expensive to most, a bargain to some.3 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “some could see the Canon C500 Mark II it as a bit of a bargain”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “The $699.00 EVF seems like an excellent option.”

      PressProVideo Coalition · February 2020Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “The Canon C500 Mark II is not cheap”

      PressFstoppers, Gerald Undone · May 2020Read the review

    • “It’s a pricey bit of kit!”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

    • “you could perceive it as an incredibly expensive camera”

      PressDigital Camera World, Adam Duckworth · October 2020Read the review

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