C70 VS FX3 | Dynamic Range, Slow Motion, Test Footage

Check out Armando's FX3 vs C70 video here:

Thank you to @TrainwithPJ for being our talent for this shoot.

[cammackey]

They both look great. Canons image looks more robust in my opinion. I’ve graded a lot of C70 footage and pushed it pretty hard and it held up pretty nice. But specially on that backlit scene of Jake, you can see how much more saturation the skin tones have overall. For me, that’s one of the most important things.

Also, I don’t get how the FX3 can be called a cinema camera if it doesn’t even have the option to use shutter angle.. I’m sure they could fix that with firmware though. But kinda crazy

[YesItsKent]

I’d love to see a up to date comparison between C70 and FX6 more from a usability standpoint.

[Peterwfowler]

I love how unbiased you are. Always great work bro

[loudandclearmedia]

I like the Canon image just a slight bit more, as to my eyes it's more organic. Having said that, I'm deep in the Sony system and think that's the way to go for commercial work. Amongst the latest couple generations of Sony mirrorless bodies (I own A1, A7Siii, A7R4, A7R3, and A73) they all have full frame sensors, same mount, same batteries, and the bodies themselves of each generation are nearly identically proportioned. That makes life 1000% easier than trying to adapt lenses, multiple type batteries and chargers, different sized bodies with different support requirements etc. For hobbyists things like this don't matter, but for my team and I shooting many location jobs per week its a game changer.

[SourceAwareness]

Thanks, Griffin!! Excellent tests and comparison!! You and Armando are Awesome, my brothers!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[avdcam]

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[chrismacarthur]

I bought a C70 today based on your great videos. Keep it up!

[alexamickey]

Thanks for this video Griffin! I'm a sony a7s3 shooter who recently got an Alexa Mini. But been really struggling to get my skintones to match Alexa. I've been told that C70 is a great b-cam for matching Arri...and just from this video, I can already see that it would be easier to match. These canon skin tones look much nicer/more natural to my eyes. Very helpful!

[OfTwoLands]

Awesome comparison mate !! I still prefer the image from the C70 I think but solid performance from the FX3 especially for the price and size.
I would definitely pick the C70 for documentary / commercial work and the FX for personal and travel.

[bashmedia]

This is the video I was looking for 2 days ago ، thanks to Armando and Griffin Conway

[CarloTimothy]

Great comparison. Would be interested to know why the Sony FX6 wasn't compared to the C70 - in my mind, that would seem to be a more appropriate comparison, especially since they're priced closely to one another. But you made some really great points here. Bottom line: it's a great time to buy a camera at any price point.

[BryanBenoitPhoto]

I watched Armando’s video as well. You two have a very different approach to reviews. You go out of your way to be as balanced as possible while Armando does nothing to hide his love for the FX.

I have never used the Sony so have no real opinion. I do wish the C70 had the autofocus of the FX (from all the reviews I have seen) but fir many reasons I am team Canon and my goal is to learn how to use the camera I have in the best way possible. As you (and Armando) said… all modern cameras these days will produce great images once you know what you are doing.

Thanks to both of you for these videos… while I found Armando’s video a bit biased it was still fact based(just a bit selective on the facts he emphasized ) and very useful. Armando is you read this… love you too and always look forward to your videos too 🤗

[ABarrera]

Loved it! Keep up the great content man

[PageLynch]

Great stuff as always, Griffin! After months of debating between the FX3 and C70 for a B cam, I went with the C70. What I didn't expect was how much I love the thing. It was supposed to be a B cam to my rigged out Pocket 6K (which is what I went with after owning a RED Scarlet-X for seven years). Instead, I find myself picking it up more often than the Pocket 6K. Such a clean image, incredible DR, 4K 120p, built-in NDs, and so on... It's just a terrific little camera. I've been keeping a PolarPro CP on the front of it most of the time, and it's able to do everything I want it to do!

[daviderin]

Thanks, Griffin! I own a C70 and absolutely LOVE this camera. I'm in the same boat with the investment in Canon glass so I'm with Canon until something really compelling moves me. I have seen some things about it being able to take a picture by assigning a custom button. I haven't fiddled with that yet. I don't have high hopes but I'd be curious what kind of still it's able to take. Thanks for the great content.

[christophermcguinness]

Nice work Griffin. I'm going to have to try bringing some LUTs into camera now! ;-) I always just bring them into the monitors.

[Nath.Heimberg]

Great as always! Guess i‘m a Canon fanboy so i always hope they hold up well but i thought you did a great job comparing them unbiased.

[ZBSstudioBE]

You're doing great videos for creators! good luck with the channel!

[juzzonmorris]

Great in-depth video. You gave me a lot to think about.🤔💭

[KamalJones]

another great video, doesn't the price of FX3 place it within the same world as the R5? The R5 in 4K HQ with the 45MP sensor, 120fps seems on paper to be the answer to the FX3 but I guess a DR test would be needed for final conclusion. Hey that comparison might be idea for next video 😉 ... Just don't mention long recordings lol!