My Efficient USB-C Powered Canon C70

Forever in search of the cleanest rig.

I've been filming rowing for 3 years on the Canon C70 and I love it to bits... though I would love it to be more like the Komodo X rig builds I always watch. I take a lot of inspiration from the likes of @SamNewton, @stalman, @GriffinConway, @EricFloberg, and @SoundItOutFilms and have found a lot of my best C70 practices and pieces through them.
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The YouTube Stuff
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The Socials
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The Gear
► A Cam | Canon C70
► B Cam | Canon EOS R6 Mark II
► Action Cam | GoPro Hero 12 and Max
► Drone | DJI Mini 3 Pro
► Shotgun Mic | Rode NTG5
► Lav Mic | Tentacle Sync Track E
► VO Mic | Shure SM7dB
► Lens | Canon RF 15-35, 24-70, 70-200mm
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Video Chapters
0:00 - Hello there...
0:27 - The Everyday Backpack
2:19 - The Camera Case
2:51 - Building the rig
4:36 - Tentacle Sync System
5:22 - Battery Powered
5:52 - Drone and other bits
6:14 - Why I love/hate it
8:28 - Security
8:45 - Everyday Carry
9:03 - Love you bye
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[EamonGlavin]

What you might not have realized is I didn't have a 3rd camera to film with since everything was either recording or being built on camera... which means I needed to use my new iPhone 15 Pro with BlackMagic App + Apple LOG as my overhead camera and it worked out pretty damn well!

[EamonGlavin]

Great, now I can’t decide between the C80 or C400…

[DanielePauletto]

Nice video!
I'm curious: I just find out you, so I don't know if you already talked about it! but, given that you use the C70 with a modest big rig, ever tryed the R5C? I use it with a similar rig, only 1 more usb cable to camera. I know exactly what you mean with that "poking" battery, and do the same with smallrig 99wh battery and it's very comfy. ciao

[dbcooper]

I'd been nervous putting that camera bag on a Ryanair flight check-in

[justinuriahphoto]

Definitely need two C70's with the same setup just different lenses. When I went to two bodies I never had to change lenses again and boy what a relief. I use the Canon 18-80 and 70-200 ENG lenses. They are my bread and butter on the C70's.

[RyanOsmond]

Interesting, Thank for sharing. I film Kitesurfing for a living and have the C70, The thing I hate though is no SDI, the HDMI sticks out and I'm terrified I'll snap it off. I like your battery solution though. Does that monitor have touch to control the camera settings too? Also I'm curious how much you make filming rowing, although I understand you probably would not want to disclose this. I'm curious if it is sustainable sport to film as the Kite surfing industry is always a bit of a struggle financially.

[BehindTheKitOfficial]

Dude do you ONLY film that sport/events? You're THAT niche'd down? That's sick! Didn't know what would be possible and still be able to make a living haha.

[asa_martinez]

Don't be scared of RED, it's hands down the easiest system I've ever used, the only thing easier is probably the Arri 35. Leave your iso at 800, expose in-between the goal posts with a variable ND and you have a slightly better image. Using it is not the problem, it's losing the autofocus, built-in nd's, and more hard drive space. R3D is amazing in post, I love it, wish I didn't need autofocus as much as I do or else I would still be in the RED ecosystem.

[TomLynch]

damn I wish I had this stuff instead of my iPhone

[FerMuBe]

Awesome, thanks for this. What would be the issue with using a V-mount like the Smallrig V99 pro? has 8v and 12v plus two USB C and A... and charges off a usb C port. Tilta sells a tiny clip you can place anywhere on a cage or plate... I have both the R%C and C70 ... but I do not use the v-mount on C70 cause the battery is great.

[andes_creative]

Great breakdown! I’m in the process of designing a travel kit for my c70. What do you think of the peak design tripod? Can it handle your rig?

[Jerbrown]

Hi Eamon, how does one get a hold of you for a business inquiry? Great quality video, as always!

[lobsterthieved]

I love kondor blue stuff. I've been building out my GH6 for about a year and they continuallly make things so easy, not to mention unexpected bonuses like 1/4" to 3/8" thread adapter built into the handle!

[captainsproductions]

Would love a video on how someone can specialize in a industry like rowing. like how you got started video

[therealjimmy]

That Swit battery to power the camera and monitor with out adding a cage and vmount is a game

[wearetrackclub]

Very cool gear, Eamon! Really like how you put this together. Interesting stuff 👌

[davidmorefield]

Love the ergonomics. C70 is such a great camera.

[ecopennylife]

I'd be nervous just holding the main camera 😅

[nachoag]

I started in rowing photography a year ago with a digital camera. Now I have a Canon T7i with a 55-250 lens. I look forward to having the gear you show here, so thanks for the video Eamon. It's great information to use as guidance on what to aim for. I really want to take awesome pics and videos that show the beauty and greatness of this amazing sport (and its playground here in Argentina, in the Delta of the Paraná River which is stunning as well). Keep it up!

[elmaraccaronie]

Do you tether the camera to yourself when on a launch?