kirbyfilms

Interesting review, but it assumes way too much. For a start, I for one love the DSLR form factor, and the fact that the 1DC is a DSLR is a big selling point for me (admittedly the lack of XLR's will always be an issue, but you get used to it). Secondly, the image absolutely destroys the C100. I use both cameras regularly, and I would never choose the C100 over the 1DC. From hundreds of hours of use, the only possible reasons to pick the C100 over the 1DC is XLR's and the built in ND's, but they really should not be the limiting factor. Recording sound separately isn't that big of a deal (once you've got used to it) and built in ND's, while very useful, can easily be replaced by a decent fixed ND, that you deliberately stop up and then down when required (after all, it's not a smooth ND transition anyway). The things that really make the 1DC shine above the C100 are it's low light capabilities, beautiful cinematic image, great portability, and other income strands - I rent mine out and shoot 4K stock footage, which either the C100 can't do, or has little market for. Yes, the 1DC is expensive, but I for one don't mind that. There are too many "amateurs" with a bit of spare cash picking up 5diii's and pretending to be professionals. If the price of the 1DC, and the ability to increase value in stock and rental sales, let alone increased job rates, helps differentiate you from everyone else, then it's worth the extra money. But, one things for sure, after using the 5diii, C100 and the 1DC for a few months now, I would  choose the 1DC any day of the week.