Because the R5c will be discontinued. There will be no demand for it. It's not a difference maker. Its not in high demand by cinematographers or filmmakers. Not even in demand by videogrphers, weddings or events.
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Two New Lenses, Including an RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM Coming September 9
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Why the EOS C50 is the R5C replacement?
A couple of reasons.
1.The R5C 2 project was cancelled or postponed
2. Canon is shifting away from a hybrid C line
3. The C50 will be cinema-focused
4. The entry point to the pro Cinema EOS line is the EOS C50 replacing the hybrid R5C. The R5 Mark II is for hybrids
5. The hybrid R5 Mark II simply does not entice that niche to venture into the Cinema EOS line.
Of the 59 "feature films" premiered at Cannes in 2024, non were shot with Canon according to the IndieWire Camera Chart.
For Canon to break through they must be serious with its entrance EOS Cinema models. Hybrids really just don't do it.
A couple of reasons.
1.The R5C 2 project was cancelled or postponed
2. Canon is shifting away from a hybrid C line
3. The C50 will be cinema-focused
4. The entry point to the pro Cinema EOS line is the EOS C50 replacing the hybrid R5C. The R5 Mark II is for hybrids
5. The hybrid R5 Mark II simply does not entice that niche to venture into the Cinema EOS line.
Of the 59 "feature films" premiered at Cannes in 2024, non were shot with Canon according to the IndieWire Camera Chart.
For Canon to break through they must be serious with its entrance EOS Cinema models. Hybrids really just don't do it.
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Cinema, which is what the "C" badge means. The R5C does not have a full sized HDMI. That's a huge negative when rigging it out. The micro HDMI is fragile requiring extra protection. And needs an adaptor or special cable for connection to an external monitor.
There is no reason for you not to continue to use what is best for YOU. The R5C was too limited for myself. Oh, the C70 does take photos and produce still images. Even RED cinema cameras can produce still images. It just isn't a dedicated still camera. Canon is shifting away from hybrid "C" line. The R5 Mark II is for hybrids. It has a fan. I can't respond to your "toy" comment, because it's an irrelevant and not based in facts. Because something is not designed for your workflow, everyone else uses equipment for "toys"? Leave it at that.
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Yes! Finally the 85mm F1.4 L VCM is coming! Now I have to decide whether I'll go for the 50mm or the 85mm. Great choicesProbably 50mm because I have the 85mm F2 and it works well and only shows weaknesses in low light. If possible, I might swap it at one point.
The VCM line-up seems complete, except for the glaring hole that is the 28mm F1.4. Maybe, just maybe, they'll also be able to add a 100mm F1.4. I don´t believe a 135mm F1.4 would fit the size of the VCM lenses.
The VCM line are Canon's line of budget compact L primes. A 100 or 105mm f1.4 or 135mm 1.4 would not be compact or budget at all but would rather be premium line lenses. Those are serious, serious glass.
Something like a 105/2.5 or 135/3.5 would fit the VCM lineup better. But, it's more likely that Canon just won't release anything in the VCM prime line that is longer than 85mm.
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It would be upsetting for the R5C line to be discontinued. It really is the best camera for the kinds of shooters who work in photo one day and video the next, but I do understand how we aren’t as big a market as photo-only or video-only professionals. I also have an R5II but it uses the Photo EOS O/S for video and it is not nearly as intuitive for video shooters. If they do indeed discontinue the R5C, it would be amazing if they offered a firmware update to bring the Cinema EOS O/S to the video mode in the R5II. I’d trade in my R5C’s immediately (yes, the full size HDMI out inspires more confidence).
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Its been "clear" for quite some time.
Not prefered by filmmakers and cinematographers. There are lenses with IS. And electronic stabilization. Just a normal day. No need to worry about a floating mechanical sensor when IBIS is turned off when mounting the device on a vehicle. No need to worry about swiching the IBIS from ON to OFF period. Simple workflow. Need IBIS there are plenty of "B" devices for that. Leave IBIS for the hybrid still cameras. Keep it off the EOS Cinema cameras.
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The 85mm f/1.4L VCM looks to be identical in size to the other 4, not a shocker, but cool nonetheless. I preordered the preorder.
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All serious video work will be on gimbal or on rig. Even the "mighty" Sony IBIS is a joke and you're better off to use a small gimbal to do run&gun work.
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Yeah, this “replacement” talk is wrong. It’s an C#0 camera so the specs make sense.
Without an EVF or mechanical shutter it’s not a true replacement for the photo side either, but again, expected with the name,
Love it or hate it, the R5C was a unique camera we’ll likely never see a direct replacement for. That said, the two I have still work great and don’t really need to be replaced,
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Kinda fucked up if the current rumored specs are true towards c80/c400. Pretty much out specs its higher tier cameras
- 7K 60P Internal RAW
- 4K 120P (No Crop)
- Open Gate
- 32.3MP Still Photo Resolution
- 40FPS Max Burst Rate
- Dual CFexpress Type B Card Slots
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Dual Base ISO
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