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R5 vs R5C for primarily handheld (!) video

Started 11 months ago | Discussions thread
bestzoom Regular Member • Posts: 181
Re: R5 vs R5C for primarily handheld (!) video
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I just switched from R5 to R5c, having used 5D4, R for video previously on a gimbal.

If you are planning to shoot handheld only, then R5 is perfect. If you are planning to walk and shoot video, then a gimbal or glidecam is required.

There is no overheating issue with either camera after R5 firmware update unless you plan to shoot 8K raw continuously for more than 30 minutes (with R5).

R5C in video is much easier to achieve accurate colour or white balance when you shoot in 8k raw, which also comes in smaller file size-- Canon Raw LT.

Reasonable steady hands with slow movement coupled with lens OIS is adequate for video as you can also apply stabilisation in post to steady your shots.

If video is your primary reason for the gear (like me), R5C is a no brainer!

All the best!

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