TwiceTown
TPF Noob!
I think Canon is still stuck in fixed categories. They didn't mean to start the DSLR video revolution and still don't want to cater to it even now. But they also don't want to short video features in their DSLRs so much that they'd lose business. Hence, such token efforts to make video easier on their DSLRs. I'd say that the C100 wasn't a misstep. A little overpriced when new and cobbled with a lousy EVF and no overcrank but it's still a nice cam and I know a lot of guy that still use them including myself. Noticeably better footage than the mkIII, though the full frame sensor still has better low light noise performance. The C100 is significantly sharper and in a good filmic way. Downsampled 4K GH4 footage is sharper yet but looks really video and doesn't have as nice of color science. Camcorder form factor with NDs on a switch are what make it worth the extra money over the 5D mkIII to dedicated video guys. Also, no need to sync sound since the pre's on the C100 are very good. To rig a 5D mkIII to do what a C100 can so easily would end up costing you more than a C100 mkII and you still have to sync sound.