I love my R50 and yes, I use an external monitor. SmallRig now sells an R50 cage. With a mini-rig and and a 90 degree micro HDMI cable, I have found it to be comfortable to use. Having dual pixel autofocus in 4k without additional crop makes the R50 a pretty nifty camera.
@@denniseazura9488if you use zve-10, you have 3 log profile and can use light from Godox. R50 is downgrade, because you can't do the same with r 50, but log profile you haven't even with R10. Only with r7. Exactly upgrade from zve-10 will be only Canon r7 with digic 10 and 32 mp matrix and stab inside camera and canon log.
I'm actually kind of glad that the HDMI/USB are on the side of the grip. It means they aren't in the way when using it as a vlog-style camera with the screen flipped out to the side.
The reason for why the Third Party Batteries won't charge is most likely the same reason the Battery Life isn't shown for those Batteries. Third Party Batteries are not encoded thus the camera does not know how full the battery is and the camera just thinks that it is powered using a dummy battery. If the camera doesn't know how full the battery is or thinks it is being powered by a dummy battery than why try charging that battery. Hope you understand what my point is.
Many like Kent Rockwell have said this Canon R50 performs at the same high level as his full frame cameras, and without all the unnecessary fluff buttons. And he's right, the photos and 4k video are among the elite. This camera has it all, amazing low light performance and tack sharp image quality. If you're an expert or even an intermediate photographer, you will be able to produce highly professional results with the R50. I shot real estate for over a year with just the M50 and Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ef-m lens, and low and behold with professional results that landed me more and more clients every week. I recently have moved on to this Canon R50 and the Nisi 9mm f/2.8 RF lens. A solid upgrade! And the results will be far better than what I already had. If you're smart and driven, you can deliver amazing professional photos and videos with "less". 😎 It's the novice who way overspent on full frame this and that, who have to overspend because of their shortcomings as a photographer, rather than putting the effort into to actually learning how to get the very best out of their camera and lens. I see a lot of foolish people with buyers remorse who spew their venom talking about shortcomings of the R50, when it's their shortcomings as a photographer. The wise know better. 😏📷
I am not a biginner and i buy r50 (third body)for pfotography because of size and weight. It works perfect. Camera have all quality of apsc even for pro.. but not for some amateur who want to look like pro.
@@sonicsupersam7793m50 is brilliant camera. Unfortunately the electronic shutter in it does work ONLY in auto mode, which is a serious downgrade for professionals
Great video! I've been pleased with the R50 so far video wise, but am mainly shooting in 1080p 60fps. Great points regarding the hotshoe and aftermarket battery charging issues through USB.
My biggest problem is: When I use an adapter for lens, I cant us the build in flash, 'cause the lens too long, and make a big shadow. and the second: When I use an adapter for lens, and use en adapter for flash, the camera will be very forward-heavy, and its very uncomfortable to grip it. I search a good frame, or sthg, but I cant find it
Regards the battery charging issue. My EOS R, R7, and now R6mkII will charge 3rd party e6-NH just fine. But many inexpensive 3rd party batteries are just normal E6 batteries. You can not charge those in-camera even if they are Canon brand. Batteries have to be E6-N or E6-NH to charge in-camera.
It doesn't change my mind about getting this for my hobby use. As a sound guy I work along side loads of camera personal but if I was a pro camera operator who wanted a budget b camera for additional angles this would be a deal breaker for me, since its not a workhorse.
I just added thermal pads inside of mine. I got the full 1 hour at 4k 24gps with only 3 bars on the heat gauge in a 72-74 deg f room. Battery died before I could run it longer. Gonna do more tests tomorrow. I just did this mod today
@@prathamshenoy9840 I'm sure it's possible but no sticker on void warranty was removed or damaged. Yes there are power banks that can be used. Anyone with a PD rating I believe
Thank you for the video. I have been a Canon user for decades and have shot analog with Canon and EF lenses, later digital and most recently I had my beloved Eos 6D and M50 as a replacement. Slowly I wanted to switch to a new camera and the more I inform myself, the more I realize that I can no longer use 90% of my lenses (including 24-70, 70-200 from Tamron) as well as my flashes or studio adapters.... So either buy everything new or stick with the old cameras. Thank you Canon !
You can use ANY lenses that are EF or EF-S mount with these cameras (including 3rd party lenses), if you use the EF to RF adaptor. He is talking about RF mount 3rd party lenses specifically. And as of April 2024, 3rd parties are now allowed to make RF lenses, (for APS-C so far anyway). Sigma have a few on the way, and Tamron has at least one coming. You can use 3rd party flashes with the new hotshoe just fine to, specifically Godox anyway, which may just require a firmware update of the flash or transmitter.
@@beerbaron3003 I have a lot of old equipment. For example 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 G1. Both great lenses and more than sufficient for my purposes, but as far as I've read in various forums, they don't work even with an adapter. There are also many older flashes (especially with an old hot shoe) and they work perfectly, but even there I need an adapter which makes everything "bulky". So as far as I can see at the moment, I would have to replace a lot of lenses, flashes etc. (which I have bought over decades) if I switched, which on the one hand as a hobby photographer would blow my budget and on the other hand would be anything but necessary because they work and deliver great photos.
Yea, that HDMI port issue is pretty weird. But, for me, I would most likely use the R50 as a travel / vlog / or TH-cam camera. Which the flip out screen would be fine for the most part. I still keep my eyes on Canon cameras because they provide great skin tones. But, the fact that Canon only allows 3rd party manual focus lenses, is still a problem for me. More people would use Canon, I believe, if they had more 3rd party lens support with AF.
The first problem you mentioned can actually be mostly fixed with a small rig cage and a small rig handle. That's what I use on my M50 but I'm looking at a better upgrade for the 4K so it's not cropped.
Piece of advice. This camera literally made for beginners, so mentioning the exterior monitor is a stupid unnecessary reason tbh! Working hard is great but working smarter is greater pls don’t exaggerate things just for the sake of making videos
I actually found that piece of information useful because I am a beginner who does beauty, looking to get this camera as an “upgrade” from my m100, the display screen on it is tiny. This does help for I do get this particular camera.
If all the ports we're on the other side and you use the built-in flip screen, the cables would cover it. So kinda makes sense to have the ports where the grip is. And if you have issues with the shutter button, buy a remote.
There are beginners that wanna get a taste of "cinema" with whatever they have and this could be it. I started with the m50 and its totaly understandable that at some point of your journey you would want to try this lol Alsoooooo 😂 this guy is into movie making so its something u might expect from this channel. Alsoooooooo this is so funny
I find it crazy that Canon barely even mentions it! Especially since this camera is targeted towards first time mirrorless buyers, they won’t know until it’s too late.
Question: I was outdoors in direct sunlight, but I was not shooting video - primarily photos. I am using a 70 - 200 mm lens for sports photography. I never once shot any video, and it overheated. What are your thoughts on this? I've never experienced it. And again, I was in direct sunlight. Thanks in advance.
Yeah, depends onwhat you're doing. I think camera on, HIGH LIGHTS for better LCD contrast on your screen. Having the shutter constantly trying to focus something.... Makes senses it heats. Try not to use the LCD screen (armor mode) and I think it may solve your problem or having the SCREEN to turn off after a couple of seconds instead of always on
The thing about doing a video with this camera is that most times when using a monitor and the HDMI cable is connected on the grip side, the mount should be used either to hold the camera to for a tripod. also, with the monitor use, sound is connected which makes for more connections to get in the way of holding the camera. Third party lenses are now being allowed to make lens mounts for the R camera bodies. Yes AF is allowed but IS is not yet available.
The after market battery issue is not even an issue it's a good thing.. because there are many after market batteries which damages the camera so I think it's a plus point
I'll do my best from my preferences. Fact by fact first fact you should always hold from mount instead of Camera it's self. You should not pick up Camera from plug in as your showing at 2:17. Especially if your recording your self
The R50 uses LP-E17, which doesn’t have fully decoded 3rd party variant available. Only Patona has fully working version, but that has been sold out for months now :(
Dude I love your content and passion keep it flowing. You’re also really cute and handsome hehe 😉 Do you offer any photography classes I’ve been wanting to dive more into it and create my own TH-cam channel as well. You’re an inspiration! Thanks
At 4:55 mins you mention Canon don’t allow other companies to creat AF lenses to mount the R bodies….but you should understand there’s 3rd party mount out there that allow you to mount AF lenses to the R body so it’ll be the same as using an actual lenses with AF. There’s alot of company doing them and they range from $45-60. The actual canon adapter is around $130. We uses the canon versions and uses Tokina, Tamron, Sigma and Other Nikkor manual lenses fine on our R & RP bodies.
I have been shooting real estate with the R50 and Nisi 9mm f/2.8 - 13.5mm full-frame equivalent for about a year now. Is it worth upgrading to the R8 with the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 RF lens? The distortion and vignetting of the Nisi 9mm are certainly factors. However, they are 80% corrected in post.
Except the overheating, can you use the camera while it s connected to power? Like, when using it as a webcam, can i have it connected permanently to a source of power? Does it affects the camera in a way or another?
Yes. You can either use a dummy battery or power it with usb c power delivery. I use it as a Webcam with a dummy battery and it can be used indefinetly, as long as it doesn't overheat, but at 1080p it really won't.
On that HDMI port location: what's crazy is that the Canon R8 (the camera I use) isn't much bigger than the R50, yet it does not have the HDMI port on the grip side, rather the side opposite of the grip. Contrarily, it makes using the side ports harder if flipping out the built-in screen to use while vlogging. I haven't yet used my R8 for vlogging, but it is something I want to try. Obviously the R8 is a higher-end camera relative to the R50, but still.
This seem like a solid option for the price, i like the evf and the colors, it’s a shame the flash and third party lenses stuff :/ Also the kit lens seems very bad, 18-45 doesn’t seem like a good range and f6.3 it’s crazy dark 0_o But I guess if u adapt some og canon l lenses with a speed booster you’ll get quite a good set up. I went with the Sony zv e10 tho and I’m petty happy with it :p
does the zv e10 not having a viewfinder a dealbreaker for u? cause I'm honestly torn between getting the r50 or the zv e10 but I'm leaning towards the r50 bc of to me a viewfinder helps me capture images/video better
The lack of a wide angle lens (wide to at least 20mm 35mm equiv.) makes it nonstarter for me for vlogging. If Canon will come out with a RF-S 10-18mm for it would fix this.
Great video! Subbed :) I was looking at the SL3, then I noticed this R50 - 1. do you think the R50 is good for beginner real estate? 2. what lens do you recommend adding for wide angle? Cheers!
Hi, I am a newbie.. can you help me so to choose which lens I should buy? I want to buy the Canon R50, but I don't know which lens I should buy. I need to do manly photos to my family.. so for example to a person (bokeh effect) or to group of persons. Which one of these lens you recommend to me? 1) CANON RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM 2) Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM 3) CANON RF 24MM F1.8 MACRO IS STM 4) Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Also, very small grip, very few buttons and dials (exactly as M50; but Canon's great touchscreen interface makes up for that partially). And atrocious photo buffer. All in all, pro's that want a tiny Canon camera to use (and that won't get an RP or R8 for that purpose) will get the R10, simply the cheapest Canon that is great at usability (joystick at that price point is a killer feature). However, comparing with how junk the 2000D and 4000D are (don't ask me how T8i or Tsi etc. b.s. naming scheme for the US they were called...) and with the earlier low-tier M models, there is still room in the Canon APS-C RF range for entry-level: a camera with a fixed screen and/or, no viewfinder, low build quality, (worse sensor?) and lower price.
I think the R10 is great as a second body, while the R50 is great for first time mirrorless owners! I would honestly be surprised to see a lower priced R mount camera. I’ll be pumped if it does happen though!
Hi there! Loving your Canon R50 content and loving your channel in general. I know the sigma 16mm rf mount is coming, but what are some other good budget lens options for video background blur on the R50?
I think they assume since the camera is small anyway and alot people (especially with big hands) have complaints about their entire hand not fitting on the grip that most people who mount additional hardware to the camera body would most likely be using some sort of tripod mount grip or something for better stability holding the camera, since the grip is small and not very good for people with big hands. So maybe thats why they designed that part so stupidly lol Also because its marketed toward beginners who probably don't have and wont invest thousands of dollars in 3rd party flashes lenses and everything else a pro photographer would need. Than it doesn't really hurt the consumer to make the components propitiatory. As someone who has no camera gear myself and are just looking for a good video camera on a budget none of these issues are a deal breaker for me especially since I only want something slightly nicer than a powershot for when i go hiking to take pictured of the woods n stuff. However If I already had all different accessories and needed to work long hours recording I def wouldn't get this and get maybe something more high end and more compatible with industry standard equipment. This video was very helpful and informed me about the different types of intentions certain cameras are designed for, thank you.
for the every day average joe that likes to take pics and a few video's the "little" canon is very cool.....good points tho, maybe you should trade it for the R10!
deal breaker: not having a usable hot shoe right out of the box. i went for the R100. same picture quality, same kit lens, and a functioning hot shoe to use with my SpeedLite 270ex. (the entire reason i bought it was to use a flash. and if I need an adapter, then no bueno) EDIT: where did you get that tripoid? i need it.
I appreciate your videos. Great content and information. Ive been trying to decide between the R50 or the zve10. Will be used primary for short videos, short content, and social media. What are your thoughts between these 2?
If you are just getting into content creation I doubt you will think about an external monitor. When I first got into photography I didn’t know anything about brackets and ttl cords.
The R50 is a starter camera. Which means you most likely don’t have a lot of accessories so if you want a external flash buy the EL-5 or the newly announced EL10
Yeah, canon has talent in small things that can annoy you. Im convinced canon really doesn't wanna release a mid range camera without any issues. The hot mount shoe thing is just frustrating considering you were using a 800d or 77d and you're looking to up your video footage while still using flash accessories for photography.
Most of the heat in cameras comes from encoding while it writes to the SD card, so probably not an issue as a webcam, but I don’t own one so I can’t say for certain.
When using as a Webcam in 1080p in a 70*F room, it showed 1 bar on the temperature gage after over an hour. This was with a canon battery installed, so it added heat. I don't think it would overheat at all at 1080p 60fps even unless you were in a hot climate in direct sunlight.
I purchased an r50 3 months ago and biggest problem for me is static noise on videos i record. Tried all manner of settings. Took of auto sound and adjusted. Cannot get rid of static noise. I am new to using a camera. Tried external mic still the same. Contacted canon and no help.
I saw a video that said the static noise was a 'grounding issue'. Basically, Something isn't grounded off properly. They didn't reveal if they fixed it unfortunately.
I think these issues you are discovering are for a more advanced camera user… Because for the things that I’m trying to accomplish, these don’t seem to be major issues to consider. If you’re just a beginner and one to learn more about filmmaking or photography… I think this camera is perfect and all of those issues really aren’t something that you should consider before purchasing.they won’t really have a major affect on you
R50 or zv e10 for filming video? Specifically for filming fishing videos, outdoors in sunny and extremely overcast conditions, looking to get high-quality b-roll and second angle from my gopro
That’s a really tough choice! I haven’t used the ZV-E10 personally, but they seem so close in specs that I’d think about which lens system you could see yourself sticking with if you eventually upgrade. You definitely can’t go wrong with either!
@FoxTailWhipz I see, a pretty equal shoot out, i figure I'll probably pick the Sony up then just because it seems to have more lenses that are usable with it. Thanks for clarifying for me!
I prefer the grip on the Canon camera if you're planning any handheld footage and I like an electronic viewfinder, but video quality on Sony is brilliant.
@Dany Pro Max i ended up getting the zv-e10 because it has a wider range of compatible lenses and overall similar image quality. Overall can't go wrong either way.
Hi I am on a search for a camera for getting started in photography, I've never owned a mirrorless camera before and just wanted something that will take good pics, decent videos, etc. Would you recommend this camera? Or would you recommend something else?
I also bought the Canon R50 with the 18-45 mm lens but the lens cannot be completely retracted so it cannot reach the completely closed original position. I don't know if my description was understandable but is that normal or is my lens broken?
Every Canon camera I have owned (60D, 70D, & now 80D) has useable ports on the left side of the camera. Why Canon decided to mix things up and move it to the right side is ridiculous!
Because this camera is targeted at content creators many of the ‘issues’ raised about it either do not apply or apply in only isolated circumstances. For example, very few, if any content creators will be using this camera with a monitor. Additionally, content creators would scarcely have need of longer recording times than what this camera is capable of-the R50 isn’t designed for interview recordings, events or anything of that nature. I think people buying this camera are, for the most part, aware of what they’re getting themselves into.
@@ko-DaeguNormally you wouldn’t shoot for more than 15 mins at one go (for one video clip). When you vlog you shoot lots of short clips and put them together in the video editing software.
Solve the HDMI "problem" with a cage+grip. This year Canon is starting slowly to allow 3rd party lenses. If you're buying this camera for 4K, don't. Unless you're doing small 15 min clips and letting the camera cool down. 3rd party batteries need to be decoded so you can charge them. If the battery can't be charged by Canon charger, it won't charge on camera either.
The R mount isnt a problem for R50. You can always adapt cheap EF lenses and they will work like a native lens will. You dont need to buy overpriced lenses for this camera
Just bought the DM-E100 microphone and I'm trying to use it on my Canon EOS R50 but I plug it in and I get no change in audio, and the windscreen says "disable" why's that?
So what you are saying with Canon's new hot shoe, we cannot use external monitors or microphones without spending ANOTHER $40-$50 on their new hot shoe attachment??? 😠
Hi. I see your point. Good point too. But if the connection was on the other side. I feel it would be obstructive of the flip out screen. Looking at the camera. Perhaps the connection should of been on the top, by the flip up flash. Mmmmmmm!
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I love my R50 and yes, I use an external monitor. SmallRig now sells an R50 cage. With a mini-rig and and a 90 degree micro HDMI cable, I have found it to be comfortable to use. Having dual pixel autofocus in 4k without additional crop makes the R50 a pretty nifty camera.
Can you tell me if the built in mic is good or do I need to buy an add on
@@Manwha123it is fine but sometimes I can hear the lens focusing, I use the Rode wireless mics or a shotgun.
What about the shoot at night? I’m a sony zv e10 user but thinking to change it to R50
@@denniseazura9488if you use zve-10, you have 3 log profile and can use light from Godox. R50 is downgrade, because you can't do the same with r 50, but log profile you haven't even with R10. Only with r7. Exactly upgrade from zve-10 will be only Canon r7 with digic 10 and 32 mp matrix and stab inside camera and canon log.
I named mine Mike. I love Mike.
I'm actually kind of glad that the HDMI/USB are on the side of the grip. It means they aren't in the way when using it as a vlog-style camera with the screen flipped out to the side.
True!
Definitely prefer the built in LCD to external monitor anyway... Best feature is the way that comes out.
....there's always that one guy...
The reason for why the Third Party Batteries won't charge is most likely the same reason the Battery Life isn't shown for those Batteries. Third Party Batteries are not encoded thus the camera does not know how full the battery is and the camera just thinks that it is powered using a dummy battery. If the camera doesn't know how full the battery is or thinks it is being powered by a dummy battery than why try charging that battery. Hope you understand what my point is.
Most R50 users AREN'T using an external monitor. 🤦🏻♂️
they use mics
@@Anyrhing77vertically at best....
that's real! ntm I don't see the point of the monitor he's using in this video because it's not that much bigger the the built in monitor
@@cherenymadison3554It does make it easier for low shots. But honestly I would just use a smallrig and all those problems are gone.
Glad I wasn’t the only one thinking that 😭
I think they change the connection side because so many people complained that cables would block the screen when flipped out.
Many like Kent Rockwell have said this Canon R50 performs at the same high level as his full frame cameras, and without all the unnecessary fluff buttons. And he's right, the photos and 4k video are among the elite. This camera has it all, amazing low light performance and tack sharp image quality. If you're an expert or even an intermediate photographer, you will be able to produce highly professional results with the R50.
I shot real estate for over a year with just the M50 and Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ef-m lens, and low and behold with professional results that landed me more and more clients every week.
I recently have moved on to this Canon R50 and the Nisi 9mm f/2.8 RF lens. A solid upgrade! And the results will be far better than what I already had. If you're smart and driven, you can deliver amazing professional photos and videos with "less". 😎
It's the novice who way overspent on full frame this and that, who have to overspend because of their shortcomings as a photographer, rather than putting the effort into to actually learning how to get the very best out of their camera and lens. I see a lot of foolish people with buyers remorse who spew their venom talking about shortcomings of the R50, when it's their shortcomings as a photographer. The wise know better. 😏📷
Let's give a hewlett Packard camera and see if you think that
I am not a biginner and i buy r50 (third body)for pfotography because of size and weight. It works perfect. Camera have all quality of apsc even for pro.. but not for some amateur who want to look like pro.
should’ve bought m50
@@sonicsupersam7793m50 is brilliant camera. Unfortunately the electronic shutter in it does work ONLY in auto mode, which is a serious downgrade for professionals
Great video! I've been pleased with the R50 so far video wise, but am mainly shooting in 1080p 60fps. Great points regarding the hotshoe and aftermarket battery charging issues through USB.
Does the Camera stop automatically after 1 hour of 1080p 60 fps recording?
@@factisimoyes
My biggest problem is:
When I use an adapter for lens, I cant us the build in flash, 'cause the lens too long, and make a big shadow.
and the second: When I use an adapter for lens, and use en adapter for flash, the camera will be very forward-heavy, and its very uncomfortable to grip it.
I search a good frame, or sthg, but I cant find it
Regards the battery charging issue. My EOS R, R7, and now R6mkII will charge 3rd party e6-NH just fine. But many inexpensive 3rd party batteries are just normal E6 batteries. You can not charge those in-camera even if they are Canon brand. Batteries have to be E6-N or E6-NH to charge in-camera.
Most “content creators” aren’t gonna use an external monitor when they have a flip screen 🤷🏼♂️
Overheating is a major topic reviewers MUST cover. I regret buying sony a5100 as my FIRST camera then realizing it wont shoot for more than 20 mins.
It doesn't change my mind about getting this for my hobby use. As a sound guy I work along side loads of camera personal but if I was a pro camera operator who wanted a budget b camera for additional angles this would be a deal breaker for me, since its not a workhorse.
I just added thermal pads inside of mine. I got the full 1 hour at 4k 24gps with only 3 bars on the heat gauge in a 72-74 deg f room. Battery died before I could run it longer. Gonna do more tests tomorrow. I just did this mod today
@@dbuckfanplays7991 can you run the camera on powerbank? Did you not void your warranty?
@@prathamshenoy9840 I'm sure it's possible but no sticker on void warranty was removed or damaged. Yes there are power banks that can be used. Anyone with a PD rating I believe
Thanks for the heads up! Not ocf without an adapter is truly a problem 😝
Needing an adapter to use a regular hotshoe is kind of mad. Seems like the Canon cripple hammer got plenty of use on this camera.
Definitely, but I’m really glad they didn’t limit the software and video capabilities as much!
@@FoxTailWhipz but they did. Zebras for hdr PQ are a hassle and so is white balance
For the hdmi/usb, you can get right angle adapters so it doesn't get in the way as much
Thank you for the video.
I have been a Canon user for decades and have shot analog with Canon and EF lenses, later digital and most recently I had my beloved Eos 6D and M50 as a replacement. Slowly I wanted to switch to a new camera and the more I inform myself, the more I realize that I can no longer use 90% of my lenses (including 24-70, 70-200 from Tamron) as well as my flashes or studio adapters....
So either buy everything new or stick with the old cameras. Thank you Canon !
You can use ANY lenses that are EF or EF-S mount with these cameras (including 3rd party lenses), if you use the EF to RF adaptor.
He is talking about RF mount 3rd party lenses specifically. And as of April 2024, 3rd parties are now allowed to make RF lenses, (for APS-C so far anyway).
Sigma have a few on the way, and Tamron has at least one coming.
You can use 3rd party flashes with the new hotshoe just fine to, specifically Godox anyway, which may just require a firmware update of the flash or transmitter.
@@beerbaron3003 I have a lot of old equipment. For example 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 G1. Both great lenses and more than sufficient for my purposes, but as far as I've read in various forums, they don't work even with an adapter.
There are also many older flashes (especially with an old hot shoe) and they work perfectly, but even there I need an adapter which makes everything "bulky".
So as far as I can see at the moment, I would have to replace a lot of lenses, flashes etc. (which I have bought over decades) if I switched, which on the one hand as a hobby photographer would blow my budget and on the other hand would be anything but necessary because they work and deliver great photos.
Yea, that HDMI port issue is pretty weird. But, for me, I would most likely use the R50 as a travel / vlog / or TH-cam camera. Which the flip out screen would be fine for the most part. I still keep my eyes on Canon cameras because they provide great skin tones. But, the fact that Canon only allows 3rd party manual focus lenses, is still a problem for me. More people would use Canon, I believe, if they had more 3rd party lens support with AF.
The first problem you mentioned can actually be mostly fixed with a small rig cage and a small rig handle. That's what I use on my M50 but I'm looking at a better upgrade for the 4K so it's not cropped.
Piece of advice. This camera literally made for beginners, so mentioning the exterior monitor is a stupid unnecessary reason tbh! Working hard is great but working smarter is greater pls don’t exaggerate things just for the sake of making videos
Exactly my thoughts
I actually found that piece of information useful because I am a beginner who does beauty, looking to get this camera as an “upgrade” from my m100, the display screen on it is tiny. This does help for I do get this particular camera.
Yes, practically no one will be using an external monitor on this camera.
If all the ports we're on the other side and you use the built-in flip screen, the cables would cover it. So kinda makes sense to have the ports where the grip is. And if you have issues with the shutter button, buy a remote.
There are beginners that wanna get a taste of "cinema" with whatever they have and this could be it. I started with the m50 and its totaly understandable that at some point of your journey you would want to try this lol
Alsoooooo 😂 this guy is into movie making so its something u might expect from this channel.
Alsoooooooo this is so funny
Thanks for mentioning the flash shoe.
Beginners will either think the camera or flash are defective and being retuning them…
I find it crazy that Canon barely even mentions it! Especially since this camera is targeted towards first time mirrorless buyers, they won’t know until it’s too late.
@@FoxTailWhipz most will use the built in flash. I like bounce head flashes. That’s how I found out NONE of my Canon flashes worked anymore!
Dude this is an ENTRY LEVEL camera. Nobody is hooking up an external monitor to it.
Very informative video for Canon users :) Happy to share!
Question: I was outdoors in direct sunlight, but I was not shooting video - primarily photos. I am using a 70 - 200 mm lens for sports photography. I never once shot any video, and it overheated. What are your thoughts on this? I've never experienced it. And again, I was in direct sunlight. Thanks in advance.
Yeah, depends onwhat you're doing. I think camera on, HIGH LIGHTS for better LCD contrast on your screen. Having the shutter constantly trying to focus something.... Makes senses it heats. Try not to use the LCD screen (armor mode) and I think it may solve your problem or having the SCREEN to turn off after a couple of seconds instead of always on
@@ronaldtejada8846 Thank you. I will keep those tips in mind. 😀
The thing about doing a video with this camera is that most times when using a monitor and the HDMI cable is connected on the grip side, the mount should be used either to hold the camera to for a tripod. also, with the monitor use, sound is connected which makes for more connections to get in the way of holding the camera. Third party lenses are now being allowed to make lens mounts for the R camera bodies. Yes AF is allowed but IS is not yet available.
The after market battery issue is not even an issue it's a good thing.. because there are many after market batteries which damages the camera so I think it's a plus point
Just picked one up as a “back-up” to my R5 and R6 Mark II because of compact size and light weight. Go the new Sigma 10-28mm f2.8 to go with it!
Thanks 👍 I am canon M50 user and you just showed me not to buy r50.
I’m glad it helped!
Me too
You can buy a mounting ring that allows you to use canon’s DSLR automatic focus lenses.
if your not fused about these issues than theres nothing to worry about which Im not. thanks for the info though.
I'll do my best from my preferences. Fact by fact first fact you should always hold from mount instead of Camera it's self. You should not pick up Camera from plug in as your showing at 2:17. Especially if your recording your self
For batteries, try Neewer LP-E6NH replacements. Canon R cameras identify them as genuine and will charge them using USB C PD.
The R50 uses LP-E17, which doesn’t have fully decoded 3rd party variant available. Only Patona has fully working version, but that has been sold out for months now :(
@@KoenKooi Ah, ok, makes sense.
Can you film video and charge at the same time with this camera? Eliminating the need for a dummy battery?
Thanks for the video! This really helpful
Dude I love your content and passion keep it flowing. You’re also really cute and handsome hehe 😉 Do you offer any photography classes I’ve been wanting to dive more into it and create my own TH-cam channel as well. You’re an inspiration! Thanks
At 4:55 mins you mention Canon don’t allow other companies to creat AF lenses to mount the R bodies….but you should understand there’s 3rd party mount out there that allow you to mount AF lenses to the R body so it’ll be the same as using an actual lenses with AF.
There’s alot of company doing them and they range from $45-60. The actual canon adapter is around $130. We uses the canon versions and uses Tokina, Tamron, Sigma and Other Nikkor manual lenses fine on our R & RP bodies.
Theres a hdmi relocation kit if you can find it it relocates the hdmi port to under the camera via a plate that screws into the 14/20 thread point
I have been shooting real estate with the R50 and Nisi 9mm f/2.8 - 13.5mm full-frame equivalent for about a year now. Is it worth upgrading to the R8 with the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 RF lens? The distortion and vignetting of the Nisi 9mm are certainly factors. However, they are 80% corrected in post.
Except the overheating, can you use the camera while it s connected to power? Like, when using it as a webcam, can i have it connected permanently to a source of power? Does it affects the camera in a way or another?
Yes. You can either use a dummy battery or power it with usb c power delivery. I use it as a Webcam with a dummy battery and it can be used indefinetly, as long as it doesn't overheat, but at 1080p it really won't.
On that HDMI port location: what's crazy is that the Canon R8 (the camera I use) isn't much bigger than the R50, yet it does not have the HDMI port on the grip side, rather the side opposite of the grip. Contrarily, it makes using the side ports harder if flipping out the built-in screen to use while vlogging. I haven't yet used my R8 for vlogging, but it is something I want to try.
Obviously the R8 is a higher-end camera relative to the R50, but still.
I got an adapter for the R50 for EF lenses, autofocus everything works. can use almost all my old lenses
Can you share the adapter?
You should try using these cameras when you’re left handed.
This seem like a solid option for the price, i like the evf and the colors, it’s a shame the flash and third party lenses stuff :/ Also the kit lens seems very bad, 18-45 doesn’t seem like a good range and f6.3 it’s crazy dark 0_o
But I guess if u adapt some og canon l lenses with a speed booster you’ll get quite a good set up.
I went with the Sony zv e10 tho and I’m petty happy with it :p
Yeah i plan on buying an Adapter that will allow me to toss on some ef & efs lenses
does the zv e10 not having a viewfinder a dealbreaker for u? cause I'm honestly torn between getting the r50 or the zv e10 but I'm leaning towards the r50 bc of to me a viewfinder helps me capture images/video better
@@musicloevr I have the same problem right now, deciding between those cameras. If the zve 10 just had viewfinder, that will be my choice.
@@3komodo exactly :”)
The lack of a wide angle lens (wide to at least 20mm 35mm equiv.) makes it nonstarter for me for vlogging. If Canon will come out with a RF-S 10-18mm for it would fix this.
Sigma now makes a 10-18mm f2.8 to use with this camera. Just got mine!
As a beginners camera frankly 99% of buyers won’t use an external monitor
Great stuff, thanks. Especially was looking for real world on the overheating claims... and 1 hour limit/shutdown, restart...
Great video! Subbed :) I was looking at the SL3, then I noticed this R50 - 1. do you think the R50 is good for beginner real estate? 2. what lens do you recommend adding for wide angle? Cheers!
Does this have clean hdmi out?
Subscribed and liked as requested ! :)
Thanks for your work on it 🎉
Just use an adapter, you can use your old ef lenses. No issues.
Hi, I am a newbie.. can you help me so to choose which lens I should buy? I want to buy the Canon R50, but I don't know which lens I should buy. I need to do manly photos to my family.. so for example to a person (bokeh effect) or to group of persons. Which one of these lens you recommend to me?
1) CANON RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM
2) Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
3) CANON RF 24MM F1.8 MACRO IS STM
4) Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Hey! Did you end up picking one? If so, which one?
@@VanessaCaceres-st1rd I bought the Canon EOS R50 with kit Lens + 1.8 50mm . It's so good :-)
@@domenico1023 I did too!! Thanks for your reply.
Also, very small grip, very few buttons and dials (exactly as M50; but Canon's great touchscreen interface makes up for that partially). And atrocious photo buffer.
All in all, pro's that want a tiny Canon camera to use (and that won't get an RP or R8 for that purpose) will get the R10, simply the cheapest Canon that is great at usability (joystick at that price point is a killer feature).
However, comparing with how junk the 2000D and 4000D are (don't ask me how T8i or Tsi etc. b.s. naming scheme for the US they were called...) and with the earlier low-tier M models, there is still room in the Canon APS-C RF range for entry-level: a camera with a fixed screen and/or, no viewfinder, low build quality, (worse sensor?) and lower price.
I think the R10 is great as a second body, while the R50 is great for first time mirrorless owners! I would honestly be surprised to see a lower priced R mount camera. I’ll be pumped if it does happen though!
@@FoxTailWhipzr100 it's awful with not sensory screen... But it's R series.
Can’t you use an adapter that supports AF to mount Sigma lenses, EF lenses? Aren’t there 3rd party EF lenses with AF?
The port locations would be in the way of the flip screen.
you can use adapter with auto focus with 3rd party lenses
Hi there! Loving your Canon R50 content and loving your channel in general. I know the sigma 16mm rf mount is coming, but what are some other good budget lens options for video background blur on the R50?
I think they assume since the camera is small anyway and alot people (especially with big hands) have complaints about their entire hand not fitting on the grip that most people who mount additional hardware to the camera body would most likely be using some sort of tripod mount grip or something for better stability holding the camera, since the grip is small and not very good for people with big hands. So maybe thats why they designed that part so stupidly lol
Also because its marketed toward beginners who probably don't have and wont invest thousands of dollars in 3rd party flashes lenses and everything else a pro photographer would need. Than it doesn't really hurt the consumer to make the components propitiatory.
As someone who has no camera gear myself and are just looking for a good video camera on a budget none of these issues are a deal breaker for me especially since I only want something slightly nicer than a powershot for when i go hiking to take pictured of the woods n stuff. However If I already had all different accessories and needed to work long hours recording I def wouldn't get this and get maybe something more high end and more compatible with industry standard equipment.
This video was very helpful and informed me about the different types of intentions certain cameras are designed for, thank you.
for the every day average joe that likes to take pics and a few video's the "little" canon is very cool.....good points tho, maybe you should trade it for the R10!
Is the R50 better than the 80D ?
deal breaker: not having a usable hot shoe right out of the box.
i went for the R100. same picture quality, same kit lens, and a functioning hot shoe to use with my SpeedLite 270ex.
(the entire reason i bought it was to use a flash. and if I need an adapter, then no bueno)
EDIT: where did you get that tripoid? i need it.
would you recommend this for streaming cam... like 4-6 hrs... 5 days a week?
I appreciate your videos. Great content and information. Ive been trying to decide between the R50 or the zve10. Will be used primary for short videos, short content, and social media. What are your thoughts between these 2?
If you are just getting into content creation I doubt you will think about an external monitor. When I first got into photography I didn’t know anything about brackets and ttl cords.
Hmm . . HDMI etc sockets interfere with the grip OR other side interfere with the screen out and reversed. ??
Would you recommend this or the Sony a6600
I want to know the sams thing
Does that mean the hotshoe won’t work with Speed lite 430EX III-RT?
I got the hotshot adapter so now can I use godox ?
I use mine indoors for work recording small chunk clips and it overheats.... Apparently you have to buy thermal pads and fix it yourself...
The R50 is a starter camera. Which means you most likely don’t have a lot of accessories so if you want a external flash buy the EL-5 or the newly announced EL10
Awesome, thanks for sharing
Is the overheating still an issue?
did you manage to solve the problem of CR3 files not working in photoshop or lightroom?
Yeah, canon has talent in small things that can annoy you. Im convinced canon really doesn't wanna release a mid range camera without any issues. The hot mount shoe thing is just frustrating considering you were using a 800d or 77d and you're looking to up your video footage while still using flash accessories for photography.
Do you think overheating would be a problem running the R50 for hours at a time as a webcam?
Most of the heat in cameras comes from encoding while it writes to the SD card, so probably not an issue as a webcam, but I don’t own one so I can’t say for certain.
When using as a Webcam in 1080p in a 70*F room, it showed 1 bar on the temperature gage after over an hour. This was with a canon battery installed, so it added heat. I don't think it would overheat at all at 1080p 60fps even unless you were in a hot climate in direct sunlight.
I purchased an r50 3 months ago and biggest problem for me is static noise on videos i record. Tried all manner of settings. Took of auto sound and adjusted. Cannot get rid of static noise. I am new to using a camera. Tried external mic still the same. Contacted canon and no help.
I saw a video that said the static noise was a 'grounding issue'. Basically, Something isn't grounded off properly. They didn't reveal if they fixed it unfortunately.
I think these issues you are discovering are for a more advanced camera user… Because for the things that I’m trying to accomplish, these don’t seem to be major issues to consider. If you’re just a beginner and one to learn more about filmmaking or photography… I think this camera is perfect and all of those issues really aren’t something that you should consider before purchasing.they won’t really have a major affect on you
Please make comparison video of Z30 vs R50 , which one you suggest to buy?
Can godox trigger be put on the r50?
Solution...smallrig accessories...side or top handles cage and coil hdmi cables or adapter.
R50 or zv e10 for filming video? Specifically for filming fishing videos, outdoors in sunny and extremely overcast conditions, looking to get high-quality b-roll and second angle from my gopro
That’s a really tough choice! I haven’t used the ZV-E10 personally, but they seem so close in specs that I’d think about which lens system you could see yourself sticking with if you eventually upgrade. You definitely can’t go wrong with either!
@FoxTailWhipz I see, a pretty equal shoot out, i figure I'll probably pick the Sony up then just because it seems to have more lenses that are usable with it. Thanks for clarifying for me!
I prefer the grip on the Canon camera if you're planning any handheld footage and I like an electronic viewfinder, but video quality on Sony is brilliant.
Sony zv e10 or canon r50 for first camera?
@Dany Pro Max i ended up getting the zv-e10 because it has a wider range of compatible lenses and overall similar image quality. Overall can't go wrong either way.
Hi I am on a search for a camera for getting started in photography, I've never owned a mirrorless camera before and just wanted something that will take good pics, decent videos, etc. Would you recommend this camera? Or would you recommend something else?
I also bought the Canon R50 with the 18-45 mm lens but the lens cannot be completely retracted so it cannot reach the completely closed original position. I don't know if my description was understandable but is that normal or is my lens broken?
Every Canon camera I have owned (60D, 70D, & now 80D) has useable ports on the left side of the camera. Why Canon decided to mix things up and move it to the right side is ridiculous!
What was the background music???
Because this camera is targeted at content creators many of the ‘issues’ raised about it either do not apply or apply in only isolated circumstances. For example, very few, if any content creators will be using this camera with a monitor. Additionally, content creators would scarcely have need of longer recording times than what this camera is capable of-the R50 isn’t designed for interview recordings, events or anything of that nature. I think people buying this camera are, for the most part, aware of what they’re getting themselves into.
so you only bvlog for like 30 min ? come on
@@ko-Daegu the R50 has a recording time limit of an hour; slightly less with higher resolutions.
@@ko-DaeguNormally you wouldn’t shoot for more than 15 mins at one go (for one video clip). When you vlog you shoot lots of short clips and put them together in the video editing software.
Solve the HDMI "problem" with a cage+grip.
This year Canon is starting slowly to allow 3rd party lenses.
If you're buying this camera for 4K, don't. Unless you're doing small 15 min clips and letting the camera cool down.
3rd party batteries need to be decoded so you can charge them. If the battery can't be charged by Canon charger, it won't charge on camera either.
The R mount isnt a problem for R50. You can always adapt cheap EF lenses and they will work like a native lens will. You dont need to buy overpriced lenses for this camera
How ?
Use adapter
Meike MK-EFTR-C VND @@janahongki
This video is about 1,5 years old now, have any of theose issues been fixed?
Informed video
Just bought the DM-E100 microphone and I'm trying to use it on my Canon EOS R50 but I plug it in and I get no change in audio, and the windscreen says "disable" why's that?
Hi.Can you tell me please, if the EOS R50 can automatic rotation (horitzontal to vertical, when you recording a video?Thank you.
is the overall width of the hotshoe still the same. Like will audio receivers still slide in the top?
6:00 how do you record 120 fps in this camera? I can’t find the option
It’s in the first page of the video settings menu called “High Frame Rate” 😀
@@FoxTailWhipz thank you! You saved me 🙏
So what you are saying with Canon's new hot shoe, we cannot use external monitors or microphones without spending ANOTHER $40-$50 on their new hot shoe attachment??? 😠
So wait q second: this means I wouldn’t be able to use my Godox V1-C on this camera or my R6 Mark IIs?!
I wouldnt use those artman batteries. Pretty sure one bricked my last camera
I'll just get the M50
Cannon eos r50 Vs sony alpha6400.which one is best
Hi. I see your point. Good point too. But if the connection was on the other side. I feel it would be obstructive of the flip out screen. Looking at the camera. Perhaps the connection should of been on the top, by the flip up flash. Mmmmmmm!
Wait are you saying I can't use the sigma 18-35 f1.8 with this camera?? That would be so weird
You can use the 18-35 with the EF-RF adapter.
I just bought it 😍