Three Years with the Canon R5C: Review & How I Set It Up.

After three years of using the Canon R5C as a filmmaker and photographer, here’s what I’ve learned. This isn’t a spec breakdown. It’s an honest reflection on why I chose this camera, how it’s held up, and why I still use it in 2025. For hybrid creators, it might just be the perfect tool.

My Initial review (2023):    • One year and half with the Canon R5C | In-...  

Table of Contents:
0:49: Why I Got the R5C
4:58: The R5C for Video
9:25 The R5C for Photo
10:24 Durability
11:07 How I set up my R5C
24:20 Final Thoughts
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My Main Gear:
Cameras
▸ Hybrid Camera - Canon R5C - https://amzn.to/4iSE9WH
▸ Cinema Camera - BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro - https://kit.co/robinferand/bmpcc6k-bl...
▸ Action Cam - DJi Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo - https://amzn.to/4iTZEX4
▸ Legacy Vintage DSLR - Canon 5D Mark 2 - https://www.keh.com
Lenses
▸ Main Lens - RF 24-70mm f/2.8 IS L - https://amzn.to/3u34Vb2
▸ Wildlife Super Telephoto - EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS L II - https://amzn.to/46VlR1Z
▸ Meike EF to RF Adapter with Drop-in VND Filter - https://amzn.to/45Sp4Ol
Filters
▸ Everyday Photo Filter - Polar Pro “Everyday Filter” - https://partner.shopmoment.com/xLOVDy
▸ VND+CPL Filter - Freewell VND V2 - https://amzn.to/434dVul
▸ CPL - Freewell Magnetic M2 - https://amzn.to/434BumL
▸ Mist Filter - Moment Cinebloom 10% - https://partner.shopmoment.com/5gxWAb
Tripods
▸ Travel Tripod - Ulanzi Zero Y - https://amzn.to/4iLksjr
▸ Studio Tripod - Manfrotto Photo Video Hybrid Kit with 502 Series Head - https://amzn.to/3F1lryd
Audio
▸ Dji Mic 2 - Shot on Canon R5C, Dji Action 5 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.
▸ Affordable XLR Microphone - Sennheiser MKE 600 - https://amzn.to/3sf7w16
▸ On Board Simple Mic - RODE VideoMicro II - https://partner.shopmoment.com/OrNRzN
Studio Lights
▸ Key Studio Light - Amaran 300c - https://amzn.to/4iXXWUP
▸ Fill Studio Light - Amaran 150c - https://amzn.to/3GIMwa2
Bags
▸ Everyday Bag - Langly Alpha Globetrotter - https://kit.co/robinferand/edc-every-...
▸ Production Bag - PolarPro Boreal 50L
Accessories
▸ Gimbal - DJi RS2 - https://amzn.to/45RlZhr
▸ R5C Cage - SmallRig Half-Cage - https://amzn.to/3ER5dI1
▸ Camera strap - https://amzn.to/3QQfvvj
▸ Camera Clip - https://amzn.to/3Qo5pQy
▸ Quick Release Clamp - https://amzn.to/3QI19N6
▸ Quick Release Monitor Arm - https://amzn.to/3tQEaGK
▸ Quick Release Monitor Support - https://amzn.to/3SoFYkO
▸ Camera Top Handle - SmallRig NATO Top Handle - https://amzn.to/4iTwnvS
▸ Camera Monitor - Osee T5+ - https://amzn.to/40jd0o4
▸ Memory Card A: https://amzn.to/3tSvU9b
▸ Memory Card B: https://amzn.to/479vc5K
▸ VMount Battery: https://amzn.to/3QtuYA2
▸ VMount Plate: https://amzn.to/3QFnN8T
My iPhone Mobile Kit
▸ iPhone 13 Pro
▸ iPhone Case - Moment Case with Drop-In Filter - https://partner.shopmoment.com/Kjoyqx
▸ Best Lens for iPhone - Moment 58mm - https://partner.shopmoment.com/1rVXG6
▸ Best Cinematic Lens for iPhone - Moment Anamorphic - https://partner.shopmoment.com/75QEXV
▸ Wide Wide for iPhone - Moment 18mm - https://partner.shopmoment.com/B01NK0
▸ Filter Mount for iPhone: https://partner.shopmoment.com/KjWrxv
▸ Filter Lens Mount for iPhone: https://partner.shopmoment.com/q4BQgq
▸ Everyday iPhone Filter - https://partner.shopmoment.com/xLOVDy
If you want to learn more about how I shoot videos with my iPhone, check this out:    • Ultimate iPhone Filmmaking Guide: Shoot Pr...  

Discover more gear: https://kit.co/robinferand
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Affiliate Disclaimer
Some links are affiliate links. By purchasing through them, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps the channel and myself.
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All video (Otherwise said) are graded with DehancerPro.
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Contact
▸ [email protected]
▸ robinferand.com/contact
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Let’s Connect
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▸ Website - www.robinferand.com
▸ Commercial Video Production - www.robinferandstudio.com

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