TM Broadcast International 11, July 2014

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Regarding the audio, I will only say both cameras include in the price a handle with XLR professional connections and the controls you expect. The handle can be quickly removed and put back in place. This is useful when placing, for example the camera in the small travelling hand “gimbal” steady stabilization system. In this case reducing the weight and volume is recommended. Some years ago RED opened an interesting debate. Cameras have three parts: sensor, lens and storage. Depending on what you invest on each part, the image you obtain would be different. This is known by all the brands. Regarding the lens there is not much to say about Canon. The fact is you can work with cinema lenses, with exquisite details, bokeh, definition (good but not with electronic result), small vignetting, etc… They can be of Canon or any other brand (from 3,000 Euros onwards on each fixed lens), the lens of photography of the “L” series will make you feel an amazing difference compared to recording video with DSLRs. Even with the stabilized fixed lens 35 F2 (medium range) due to comfort and result, the image it offers is very appropriate. In the C300 you can also have a PL lens mount. Maybe the rent houses are the ones which have more doubts when deciding which one to choose. Regarding the lens is

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