Just wanted to add my voice to the conversation. Long time Canon owner, R5 C since November '22. First off - very happy with the camera and purchase. But as a hybrid camera, it would really benefit from some consistency in features between still and cine modes.
I get it - as user of the various C300 models, the connectivity in them has always been through the browser remote. I'd guess thats legacy code that dates to the early cine cameras. But this is '23, and with the R5 C marketed as a hybrid (both stills and video camera) the cine side needs to catch up on connectivity and use the Canon app.
Coming from the 5D series, and the EOS R, both make good use of peer to peer connectivity with the app in both stills and video. I won't trade the IQ of the R5 C for either anymore - but I sure miss the ability to trigger and set up the camera through the app.
I filled out my wishes on the support portal back in January. Got a thanks for it, but would like to see some movement on the developers part to show us some love with a firmware and software update.
Hopefully with some movement on the connectivity front we can see better integration with the tools we use - gimbals, monitors, etc. that currently leave the support for the R5 C unchecked. It sucks to see solid connectivity with the Red, Sony, and Panasonic cameras with DJI, SmallHD, Atomos, and Portakeys products.
We'd really benefit from better connectivity. I plan on using this camera for some time. It would be great to see movement on this sooner rather than later. Let's keep the conversation alive and keep asking for this.
Thanks!
Bill
