Comments on: Martin Scorsese Loves Canon, but Proves You Should Choose the Right Camera for the Job

By: Daniel Mimura

Daniel Mimura — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:44:50 +0000

Yeah, and cranes to shoot someone stepping off of a bus.

By: Nathan Lee Bush

Nathan Lee Bush — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:22:53 +0000

The C300 is a great camera, and absolutely squeezes an amazing image into a pedestrian 8bit codec, but the price is just silly. I used it for some interviews and it was of course amazing, with fantastic build quality, and ergonomics, but if I was investing my own money, I would not look twice at Canon. Sony doesn’t insult its users by banking on brand recognition, and are constantly upping the ante with amazing spec sheets for half the price of Canon’s comparative offerings. For discerning indie filmmakers, the FS700, BMCC and GH3 offer the most bang for the buck in the sub $10k range.

By: Is the Canon C100 Currently the Best Fully-Featured Budget Filmmaking Camera? - NoFilmSchool

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:26:34 +0000

[...] rent 2 of these for only a little more money than one C300. I think when it comes down to it, in a right camera for the right job scenario, the C100 checks off plenty of [...]

By: BigD

BigD — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:16:19 +0000

There seems to be a WHOLE LOT of editing in that Scorcese bit. Like it was edited to get the exact content that they needed. It didn’t seem like Marty was really talking much about the Canon, but he mentioned it in passing and the film was cut and pasted to make it seem like glowing praise.

I’m not even a filmmaker and I picked up on the obviousness of the editing.

By: KFrizzle

KFrizzle — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:00:06 +0000

If I had Scorcese’s budget, I would also agree with him. In fact make sure you use a helicopter whenever it makes sense, to get the right shot.

By: Martin Scorsese Loves Canon, but Proves You Should Choose the Right Camera for the Job - NoFilmSchool | Documentary Landscapes | Scoop.it

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:23:45 +0000

[...] As digital cameras get better and better, it’s becoming less about specs and a lot more about what specific cameras can do for you in certain situations. For example, you may need a small camera for a particular shoot, and other times, that small camera might not be good enough or might not give you acceptable image fidelity if the project requires something more heavy-duty. [...]

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:03:41 +0000

Yeah, I know some DPs in Boston who love the C300 and shoot stunning footage with it. I’m not supporting Canon over other companies by saying that–simply agreeing with jorden that it’s already a very popular camera.

By: antoine serviette

antoine serviette — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:31:38 +0000

So do you have one?

By: Martin Scorsese Loves Canon, but Proves You Should Choose the Right Camera for the Job. By Joe Marine | Digital Cinema Tools | Scoop.it

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:20:53 +0000

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By: jorden

jorden — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:08:39 +0000

Based on various articles, forums, reviews, etc. It seems like on paper the C300 isn’t as impressive spec-wise as it’s competitors, but for folks who’ve actually used it, they love that camera to bits. If you already own EF glass, like the image their DSLRs delivers, then why not pay the premium costs if its in your price range (it’s most certainly not in mine, God no)? I don’t see the harm of some folks praising or being loyal to Canon.

By: Voltaire

Voltaire — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:52:34 +0000

+10000000000000

By: Judge

Judge — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:45:06 +0000

Looking sharp Leo.

By: F.M.L.

F.M.L. — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:18:17 +0000

A camera like the BMC doesn’t need Spielberg, or whatever to endorse it….because people can afford the damn thing. Simple as that.

By: moebius22

moebius22 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:20:32 +0000

Scorcese can afford to have the best. Lower budget filmmakers may see things differently.

By: Jeff Waweru

Jeff Waweru — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:14:51 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland, at least ‘back in the 24 days’ preferred bigger cameras. He thinks he gives a better perfomance with a big camera that he can take seriously according to Rodney Charters

By: TiCa

TiCa — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:21:13 +0000

This marketing arrangement doesn’t seem to be working out very well. Canon pay Scorsese to say how great Canon cameras are. Scorsese takes the money and says Canon cameras are great. He then goes off and shoots on an Alexa. Thus making both himself and Canon look rather foolish.

By: DIYFilmSchool

DIYFilmSchool — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:42 +0000

Okay, so Scorsese likes these models; so? Different strokes for different folks. If “Some young guy” is right, I highly suspect Scorsese’s motives and testimony. That said, it doesn’t necessarily nullify any of the technical achievements of this camera, but if he’s using Alexas to shoot “Wolf of Wall Street”, his endorsement is purely a marketing vehicle.

By: DIYFilmSchool

DIYFilmSchool — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:58:30 +0000

HAHAHA! Cash slut indeed. :)

By: Some young guy

Some young guy — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:15:18 +0000

I worked on Wolf of Wall St. and they’re lying. The rest of the movie is being shot on Alexa’s.

By: Alek

Alek — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:17:10 +0000

Ohh, come on. Few month back he was beaching that he is sort of “anti digital”, and that the 35mm is the best. Now he is doing commercials for Canon. Cash slut.