Comparing $60K Sony VENICE 2 to Canon C500 Mark II

Does Chris's beloved C500 Mkii stand a chance against the Sony VENICE 2?

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[AxTechs]

If you take a look at the C500 Mii and the Venice on CVP's lens tool, you can see that the Venice has more vertical sensor size, but the C500 has more horizontal sensor space. The C500 actually has more horizontal sensor size than even the Alexa mini lf. The only camera that I found which has a bigger sensor both horizontally and vertically is the red V-Raptor

[phfx]

The C500 MKII is a grossly underrated camera.

[loudandclearmedia]

What's neat to see with both of these cameras is how similar they look to the image coming out of the compact mirrorless cameras of each line. Of course, there are a bazillion more features with these, but especially with how flexible codecs have become in post the mirrorless cameras have become extraordinarily powerful tools.

[leebrandt]

Guys making this video: "we're going to test the dynamic range of these two cameras"
Guys making this video then throw a lut into both images, dereby reducing the dynamic range in the footage :/

[JusticeGoble]

Truly, it's amazing how just in a short couple of years image quality is almost indistinguishable between a pro cinema camera and a (pro) consumer camera. But you'd have similar results with an even lower pricepoint now. It's a great time to make films!

[KamalJones]

Great video, I’m curious if the Canon c500 MK2 had spatial filter set at least +1 as it cleans up noise drastically. Also with new price reduction c500 best bang for Buck cinema camera as 2 plus year user the Benefits drastically outweighs the cons

[aakashbakshi]

The C500MKII just got a $5K price drop too!

[ZacharyWillFilms]

When you recognize some of the tracks in the video and you look down and are like oh it's soundstripe!

[ZMCarsandMore]

I have an updated r5c and it has come a long way on image quality. It also is an 8k60 camera. This video made me quite happy about my purchase.

[Cinematographer_brenton]

Great video guys! hope to see you guys at NAB again :)

[jamescook]

I have greater respect for blind reviews comparing camera image quality. Labeling images often introduces bias. In my opinion, the underdog cameras often perform surprisingly well compared to their high-priced counterparts. This demonstrates that cameras are merely tools for expressing an artist’s creativity, while reviews lack that creative element.

[SamMcGhee]

My favorite part of the video was when I totally thought you were gonna boil and eat your hat… 😅

[MesaVerdeProductions]

You should have known about the noise which is visible in raw. Because it’s raw. That needs to be cleaned in post. Basic raw workflow.

[Danlandoni]

You shift exposure latitude not dynamic range when moving ISO.

[josephmartin]

I like the Canon warm and deep look better .

[Auteur_Vision]

c500 mk ii has a 17:9 sensor so it is a little wider than the Venice though the Venice has a taller sensor

[randomgeocacher]

Going up in price is more about supporting workflows and specific features :)

[queefreak]

For those are not making feature films or broadcast commercials, the 500 is the better camera by a long shot.

[charlesteton]

Did you black balance the cameras before starting to shoot at each location?

[genevievebhatia-upnk]

Can you please tell me which camera did you used to film this video cause that looks way better