Ty Harper

Thought it worth mentioning that the R5C internal audio is imo the best internal audio I've ever used/heard from a mirrorless/DSLR cam. Maybe not as good as a C100/300 etc but I am so used to having to find a way to minimize the internal preamps with some kind of external recorder's that I was truly surprised when I realized I could just plug my G3 directly into the mic/line and get pretty good results. To be clear, if you're buying an R5C - the days of also needing an external recorder and Sescom attentuation cables, etc, etc (at least for one/two person interviews), are over!

While I have moved on to the R5C (and either an R5 and R6 MKII as a b cam in the future!) - I still have two 5D MKIII's and don't think I'll ever part with them. Look the look, and the workflow is so much easier in the post M1 era!

I am currently running n gunning in South America for a family passion project. I've got an R5C, a Sennheiser G3 that I plug directly into the cam, 6 batteries, a mini stand and a basic ballhead. I brought a Zoom F3 just in case but haven't needed it bcuz the audio I'm getting plugging the G3 directly in-camera is solid. I sold a bunch of my Canon lens so I could buy/bring a 35mm RF f1.8 IS and the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 OS ART. I've been using all natural light, and figuring out subject placement day-of on the fly. Of course it helps that I'm in a place that is sunny and beautiful 24/7 - but I can tell you I was only comfortable travelling this stripped down bcuz the R5C comings with pretty much every light and visual measurement tool you need (except for timelapse). So far the interviews have looked great, grabbing b-roll has been easy (the various crop modes have also been clutch for this!) and I definitely see myself using this type of stripped down setup more often!

Will likely pickup a used one now bcuz if they drop the 30 minute record limit in his next FW update the prices will go up. At least until the R5 II arrives which is looking to be longer than we thought. Also hoping these reports bode well for the R5C. Would love to see more comprehensive/robust AF settings on this cam + some power options that allow you to get better batt life in exchange for the loss of some functionality. Aside from that I really love the R5C - it's a beast of a cam imo!

Yep, just picked up the Sigma 24-70mm over the Canon as well for my R5C.

True, but not for a while bcuz practically speaking, unless you're a new shooter making your first foray into buying glass, what are the actual advantages of buying into that system now? Especially with all these Canon adapters that essentially give the EF very practical advantages over the RF line.

@herein2020 some interesting points re' the R3 vs R5. I am very close to squeezing the trigger on the R5 and calling it a day when it comes to thinking about cam bodies in the forseeable future. One point you sort of touch on that I agree with is the ability to build up and strip down the R5/R5C vs the R3 - especially coming from a 1DC. I also think a pro/con of the R5C specifically is how many options it gives you when it comes to the needs of a video shooter. From the codecs and monitoring options to the resolutions and the crops. Basically, if you want to just hit record and shoot, maybe the R5C is not for you - but if you're ok with having options AND remembering to adjust those options depending on your needs for any given shoot, then the R5C is great imo - but - would've been perfect if it had some power saving options (even if those options disabled certain functions).

@Django just came across this on an R5C group on FB. Pretty lean imo. Smallrig holder: https://amzn.to/3GPlhGY Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3iU0Aln

Also picked up one of these used on ebay and love it! https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12984-REG/Canon_2344A001_E1_Hand_Strap.html

Yes I have that cage and it's pretty good.

LP-E19 gives you two hours per battery which is the same as the battery grip option. The cost of an LP-E19 is $169US. Two LPE6NH cost $150US. Sure you need to buy the grip but once you do, I don't know that there's really that much of a difference tbh. But hey maybe I'm missing something?

@Django consider buying the grip (which also gives you better overall cam balance imo) and make sure you have 6-8 LPE6NH batteries, a dual LPE6NH portable charger with USB chargeability + some kind of powerbank that will allow you to charge batteries in the field. The grip gives you 2 hours and with all the aforementioned stuff you should be good for a 6-8 hour shoot - particularly one with no access to a power outlet.

As someone that is about 6 months into owning an R5C, my only regret is not buying an R5 first. Only bcuz I'm doing alot of run n gun and handheld b-roll stuff and would've preferred the longer battery life and IBIS right now - although I plan on getting an R5 later this year. But my advice would be to wait if you can because the price of the R5C and R5 will probably drop even lower once the R5 II is released and who knows, maybe that's the cam for you (maybe even me). Do remember though that if you go with the R5C there's a whole other bag of $$ you're gna need to spend on powering options. Personally I've settled on the grip (there's a cheaper third party option available now but comes with some cons I think) + FxLion Nano for proper shoots and an Anker Powerbank as a backup power source.

Currently have a 1DC + extras up for sale if you're ever in the Toronto area, lol!

This one still holds up too 😂 And off topic but his latest poke at Canon and the other cam companies is prob the best one he's done yet, lol...

It's been said many times over the years on this forum that we are spoilt for camera options, but I feel like Apple's M1 line (particularly the Mac Mini) have opened up access to 4K and some RAW workflows that make alot of OG cams (like the 5D MKIII w/ ML) even more enticing if not necessarily practical. Anyways, just curious what cams people are eyeing but haven't squeezed the trigger on for whatever reason. These are mine so far... (i) The Fujifilm XT3/4 - so small yet so powerful! - last seen for about $800USD. (ii) The Canon C300 MKII w/ the Atomos Shogun Inferno - also too big for my tastes at this point but always liked the image altho at $3500K w/o the external recorder this puppy is still holding it's value pretty well (iii) The OG Canon C500 w/ the Odyssey 7Q+ recorder - it's a f*ckin monstrosity with no DPAF but still love the RAW image! - last seen for about $1200USD (not including the Odyssey 7Q+).(iii) (iv) The OG Canon R5 - yes too soon to be considered old but with the MKII on the way and prices starting to tumble below $3200K it is on my list of used cams to keep an eye on in 2023!

Totally agree. As a hobbyist I have considered having two backups offsite at family members' places but haven't gone through with it. Seems like some combo of NAS and at least two offsite backups in different locations is way more practical and cost effective than the cloud options. It just requires consistent due diligence on our part. Even if you forgot to update your offsite backups for say a year and something happened to one of them or your main storage - you're guaranteed to never take the kind of hit you would if you lost it all. Another practical offsite option might be a safety deposit box although I'm not sure how much those cost. But when's the last time you heard about a bank being flooded or burning down to the ground?

I've had great success circumventing the risks and B.S. of some sites by ensuring I do Facetime with the buyer/seller. For example I bought my R5C used and online from a seller I had to trust would ship it to me. So we Facetime'd so he could show me that he actually had the item (he also tested it out in front of the cam). Then we Facetme'd as he was boxing it outside of the UPS outlet to send it to me. So I was able to watch him put it in the box, walk into UPS and pass it off to the clerk. Once the invoice and tracking info had been generated, he showed it to me (might've even sent it via email) and then I sent him the $$ via Paypal (which offers another layer of protection) and I am now a happy R5C owner. I was also looking into escrow services and frankly their fees weren't that bad imo. Anyways, hope this helps and good luck with your sale!

I'm in the same boat when it comes to Fuji otherwise I would've already bought an XT3/4/5. That said the used prices of an XT3/4 are getting to the level of cheap where I might eventually give it a try bcuz I really love the size and OG look of those cams...

For me I'm looking at any deals on 512GB SD or CFexpress Type B cards... those things are way too expensive at regular price, imo - and too important to buy second hand.

Not even with these firmware updates? Seems like Canon is getting there slowly but surely... and I sincerely hope they spread some of that FW update love to the R5C (all I need is an option to make it more power efficient - even if it means sacrificing a feature or two) and the R6.

Of course $$ plays into this and yes you can rig up any cam - but no amount of $$ saved or spent on a C100 or similar sized cam will allow it to be stripped down to the size of an R5. Point just being that there is something to be said about starting small vs starting mid - but at the end of the day it boils down to what works for the shooter. Personally I can't go back to that form factor - and this is coming from someone who until summer was set on getting a C300 MKII and calling it a day.

I mean the R5C is a cinema camera and has all those things if you include the ND adapter and Tascam shoe mount. But I agree, 'small' is subjective. Personally I appreciate the R5C for giving you the option to build it up to about the size/weight of a 1DX line cam or strip it down to essentially an R5.

Agree, it would be interesting to see although I've looked at the OG C300 (which was the camera I cut my teeth on), the C100 MKII, and C300 MKII and I can't see myself ever going back to that form factor, but also, I'm mostly a hobbyist now, lol!

I'll add that anecdotally, I have seen more used R5s going up for sale this past weekend in my neck of the woods, than I have ever recalled seeing before.