Canon EOS C200
Announced May 31, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon EOS C200 is a versatile cinema camera that delivers impressive 12-bit RAW image quality and reliable autofocus performance in a compact, ergonomic body. While it excels as an all-around production tool, users may find limitations in its LCD display visibility, 8-bit internal recording, and the workflow demands of its RAW media.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
Pros
- Integrated professional features including built-in ND filters and body-mounted XLR audio inputs
- Compact, ergonomic design that is easy to handle and customize for various shooting styles
- Reliable and responsive autofocus system with face detection and touchscreen control
- High-quality 12-bit 4K RAW capture and robust compressed MP4 options
- Dual card slots for redundant recording and backup peace of mind
Cons
- Poor LCD screen performance in bright lighting conditions and susceptibility to fingerprints
- Limited internal recording options including 8-bit constraints and lack of ProRes
- Challenging media workflows and hardware limitations regarding card slots and file compatibility
- Ergonomic and mechanical frustrations with the grip, handle, and monitor attachment
- Artifacts such as moiré and aliasing in certain footage
- Launch price $7,499 (USD)
- Sensor 8.85MP Super 35 CMOS
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
All 11 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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As I said at the beginning, it is really hard for me not to like the Canon C200. For $6,000 this camera does almost everything a cinema camera shooter could wish for.
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Despite the camera’s few small design flaws there is a lot to like about the C200.
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Canon made a solid camera that is up to par with all other cameras in its category.
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While the C200 isn't perfect, it's an absolutely fantastic all-around camera, and it's the best cinema camera I've ever used.
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This camera is the perfect entry level RAW 4K cinema camera.
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This is still a great camera, though. The quality that you can get out of it from the image and the audio, it's all very impressive, especially for the price.
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If you are a busy working documentary cameraperson, or are preparing a feature doc, or work in the world of low-budget commercials and documentaries, this camera needs to be on your comparables list [...]
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There are a lot of things to be excited about with the Canon EOS C200. Most of all, we're glad that Canon still has the power to surprise us all.
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I loved this camera, I was super pumped with how it turned out, I loved the footage, I'm super excited to see what I'll come up with in the future because this is definitely a camera I see myself renting again for future projects.
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Long story short I could not be happier with my decision to spend the hefty price of $7,500 for this camera.
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This is kind of my moneymaker camera and I this is probably one of the best investments I've made for my freelance work and my client work and all that kind of stuff.
