As mentioned before, on my last shoot, I was able to use a Canon XF305 camera, as we weren't able to rent 2 XF100's from the media stores. Even though I enjoyed working with the XF100, I definitely prefer the XF305. I feel that with this camera, I had a lot more control and it was easier to manage as I was filming at the same time. For example, the Iris, Focus & Zoom on the XF100 are on lens, however there is a switch you need to change to adjust each individual feature, for example if I were to be filming an interview and needed to change the Iris because it was too dark, but then the shot somehow went out of focus, I couldn't quickly change this, well, not as quickly as I could with the XF305.
I definitely felt more comfortable with this camera, even though it was heavier. I felt more in control of the shots I was capturing, and therefore would prefer to use this camera in the future.
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| XF100 Camera is smaller and easier for hand-held shoulder rig work. However some of the settings are more difficult to function during shooting. |
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| XF305 Camera: A lot better for controlling shots. |
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