While planning for the documentary I kept thinking about getting a second camera, a B cam. Something not too expensive, but high enough quality to match the Canon R5C, for secondary shots. After some research I decided something like the Canon R6, however I went and bought an A cam. The Canon C70. It pairs well with the R5C, as it's weaknesses are the R5C's strengths. 

Why the C70:

  • DGO (Dual Gain Output) Sensor
  • Internal NDs 
  • More Affordable Cinema Camera  

The DGO sensor captures 2 readings from each pixel. One for the shadows, and one for the highlights. Thus giving greater dynamic range. Images from the camera can be very cinematic. The sensor has been used in top, award winning, feature films and documentaries.

A serious camera requires a serious monitor. The current monitor isn't bright enough, clear enough, and the colours are off. The Osee G7 Pro solves all these with:

  • 3,000 Nits
  • 10 Bit Colour
  • 1,300:1 Contrast
  • C-Log optimised LUTs 

The new monitor, combined with the camera's internal NDs will solve 2 of the main problems that have occurred recently. During a trip to Scotland, testing out a FlyCam, it was hard to monitor footage. Due to harsh sunlight, and the monitor's poor colour replication some of the footage wasn't up to scratch. 

The new camera and monitor should solve these problems, but the R5C remains the same. To upgrade it a filter system has been purchased that goes behind the lens, but in front of the sensor. The filter gives 1-9 stops of ND, and should make shooting in changing light conditions much easier.

Other equipment bought includes:

  • The ProAim FlyCam
  • DJI RS5 Gimbal
  • Tilta Ring Grip
  • Custom Engraved Clapperboard
  • C70 Cage
  • Angelbird Memory Cards
  • Rode Deadcat
  • and various cables.

With all this new equipment it's almost time to return to Ireland...

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