Keep the R7 content coming Josh. I’m very interested in this camera and have been waiting for some “real world” reviews from trusted channels like yours.
I'm glad you made a video about the R7 that isn't focused on photography. I too have the same question about it being a possible B camera for my C70. I look forward to your thoughts on that.
Thanks for the comment. I think this camera has a lot of potential for videographers, especially as a b cam. I can’t wait to use it more. Thanks for watching!
love ya review - when will the next best camera for youtube come out from canon? should i wait Josh? I just want something to record travel vlogs for brands :)
So good to finally see some video focused videos on the R7. The footage looks awesome. I was very impressed. Bummer you can't shoot 4kfine 60p that may be a deal breaker for me as I am looking for the perfect B cam to my R6
Can we start a petition to fire the guy who decided it was a good idea to move the wheel to an awkward place? Won't be buying this anyway, waiting for RP2.
Thanks for the video, Josh. I would think Canon will put out some better crop lenses for this camera after seeing the sales. Especially with the upcoming recession and people potentially pulling back, this camera might sell even better than they expected. I've been debating the C70 and R5C combo but might buy this one instead of the R5C. I still want the C70 for an A-cam but could probably just buy two of these and be happy instead. All of these cameras are light years ahead of what I currently use. Right now I use the old 17-55 EFS 2.8 lens for my A-cam and it works nicely. That would be an easy pairing with the R7 I think. Decisions...
You're welcome! I think this camera has a lot of potential and will be great for a lot of people. I have the C70 and R5C and keep going back and forth between them. They are both awesome for different reasons. I hope you are right and we see some high end APSC lenses. It would be great for both the C70 and R7!
Wow! Image quality looks great! I guess you could get another dial by using the RF to EF adapter with control ring or using L series RF glass. I’m impressed. Looks solid for a cheaper camera
Yeah man! I am definitely impressed with the image so far. I agree, the control ring could be helpful, but I tend to not use it on RF lenses since I bump it all of the time and change settings without meaning to.
My dude! Subbed! You are covering the content I’ve been waiting for! Thanks! I have a c70 as well and I’m waiting on my r7. Can’t wait to see your b cam results.
Sigma usually comes to the rescue for lenses. You can get the adapter to fit the RF mount and they have the 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm @F/1.4 APSC lenses that are great. They made it for Sony and Canon APSC cameras. I have the Megadap adapter ETZ-11 for my Nikon cameras with autofocus and they are sharp plus the background bouquet is excellent.
100% ! There is something about Canon not opening up the RF mount for third party manufacturers. I hope they do because those Sigma primes are awesome.
@@Josh_Sattin Ok my mistake. I mean't EF adapter to RF. Here is a video about the performance of the adapter to the Canon EOS R6. th-cam.com/video/sAor16boISQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Josh for the time and effort you’ve done for this video! I was thinking about the r6 but it’s soooo bloody expensive…the r7 seems reasonable and it’s packed with everything I would need
The lenses I'm getting are the RF 16mm 35mm and 50mm. Im betting that Canon will produce a 10mm F1.8 to match Sonys recently released 11mm F1.8, its a gamble I know but to complete the system I think they'll do it. Im a Nikon DSLR user but kind of think Nikon are running out of steam. Im coming down from fullfame as 90% of my focal range is 24mm and forward so crop makes sense for me now
Don’t forget that you can set the control ring at the front of that lens to control ISO or aperture or whatever else. And then, on the body, if you switch to manual focus, it will control focus on the lens.
Yes, of course! I personally don't use the control ring on my RF lenses because I wind up bumping it all of the time and changing settings when I don't mean too. This camera should have a third control dial, but the control ring is definitely a work around.
Thanks fot another great breakdown video Josh. Been following and watching you since I discovered your channel since I am a budget/starter viddeo guy. Will continue to learn from you. Keep it up.
I was shooting with the R5C the other day and the colors are so easy to work with! that leads me to this video checking out the new apsc line... they are super enticing with that image quality!! All they need now is a better apsc lens collection. Maybe the 2nd gen would be better if canon doesn't cripple it that bad.
Great video. I am looking for a decent B cam for my R6 and at this price point it seems like a decent option. Interested to see how it compares imagine quality. Having said that, at this price with the customisable buttons, 4K fine & no record limit I'm wondering if i should sell the R6 & buy two of these!
Just got mine too, got it especially for video, to upgrade from my 90d. It’s a great camera look forward to new lenses they are going to release for this. 🙏🏻👍🏻
@@Josh_Sattin it’s a good update, I can use the lenses I have plus rf, so it’s future proof too. The 10 Bit 4.2.2 you just get in the ultra fine mode, but that’s ok, the regular 4K 25 and 50 (PAL) are line skipped and compare to the 4K of the 90D, as well does the cropped one actually. So you might not need to update if you have the 90d. The R7 though is a tad slimmer and the IBIS should help. By the way: is the ibis everytime on? I cannot switch it on and off. Just the digital 1🤔
@@mb-watches hello how are you enjoying your R7 so far? Do you have issues with the cropped factor for videos? What lenses are you using to improve the cropped factor?
Yeah.. as others have said... use the control ring for a 3rd dial... Mine is shipping to me from across the country.. hope I get it before I leave for my trip.
I agree, the control ring could be helpful, but I tend to not use it on RF lenses since I bump it all of the time and change settings without meaning to. I hope you get it too!
@@Josh_Sattin I haven't used anything but EF lenses so it's good to know that it can potentially be too easily bumped. Maybe the EF control ring adapter is better after all because it places the control ring closer to the body. I guess I'll find it when I get mine. Thanks!
Cool vid. I'm seeing test that show that the r7 is good up to 6400/12800 without needing to denoise. Also some test show that the r7 retains more shadow detail and perhaps a little more dynamic range then the r6. I know that doesn't sound right, but I'm intrigued. If that's the case then the r7 can be the main shooter and the r6 can be the B camera :). Granted the bokeh is not the same on both cams
Thanks for the video. I’m really considering the camera but want to see if it’s going to overheat and will the speed booster to EF glass work? I heard it might be an issue on the R7. Looking forward to the tests and real world video coming from it.
You’re welcome. I am definitely going to test the overheating. Not sure about the speedbooster. I saw an interview where they said the R7 doesn’t officially support it, but I have a feeling it will work. Thanks for watching!
been using the Viltrox speed booster on it and its been amazing so far. No overheating issues yet in the two weeks that I've had it, only issue is the IBIS having the similar warp issues that R3 has, not sure if a firmware can fix it but that's the only downfall for me.
Excellent video! I was sad to see you were selling your R5C, selfishly sad because you currently have some of the BEST R5C content on TH-cam. Not that I don't watch your other videos seeing I'm commenting on an R7 vid!
@@Josh_Sattin what cameras do you currently own? I’d have a hard time getting rid of the R5C. It produces such a great image, even compared to the C70. I do a decent amount of photography as well which is why it’s a perfect camera for me. I have the original R and a C200. The company I work for has 2 C70s and an R5 so I’ve used those extensively as well.
@@Josh_Sattin Yes! Agreed! Everybody in our household ended up coming down with COVID about two weeks ago, and I’m still trying to catch back up. I’ll be in touch in the next few days.
Thanks! Yeah me too. I think the RF 15-35 will be great. Well, that lens is great on anything really. I think the 14-35 might be a better combo just because it's smaller, but I don't have that lens.
@@Josh_Sattin Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Argh I’m torn I have the R7 coming in on Monday but don’t have any lenses yet (upgrading from EF-M, but only want to invest in FF lenses since I will upgrade when there’s a newer R6-ish camera). I like the smaller size and weight of the 14-35, but f2.8 is much better for the type of video/photography I do. I’m even considering getting the 24-70 2.8 as an all rounder and getting the tiny 16mm 2.8 for when I need wider shots. Choices, choices :-)
@@coppensbram That is always a big debate! I tend to always go with the 2.8 on my zooms to have that flexibility, especially with APSC or S35. But yeah, the 2.8 zooms are massive and kind of crazy on the R7.
@@Josh_Sattin yeah 2.8 makes such a difference! And… it’s even more important on aps-c as the R7. I think f2.8 on the R7 looks like f4 on the R6 (ish). I’ve tried out both the 15-35 and 24-70 RF lenses on the R7 and I’m leaning towards the 24-70. The reach is so much better… but you’re missing a tad of the wide. Maybe compensate that with a 16mm 2.8!
Great video, Josh. I am very interested in seeing what this camera can do. I cancelled my preorder because of my discovery that there is no battery grip and some overall uncertainties with the camera. Videos like this are awesome for helping me gather the complete information I’m looking for. I’m looking to replace my R6 with this camera because of the superior video features…hard to believe that’s actually true, but the R6’s lack of custom modes for video demoted it quickly to a C cam - very disappointing to have to manually change everything I need to just to bounce between 24p, 60p, and 120p…
@@davidm5790 I can tell by this statement that your actual hands on experience with that camera doesn’t exist. Which means you possibly don’t know that the R6 now offers CLog3 instead of the smaller CLog1 when CineD tested it. The sensor itself captures over 14-stops of photography dynamic range. CLog1 is limited in the R6 and R5 to roughly 11-stops of dynamic range. CLog3 opens up more shadow detail by up to 2 stops. This makes the R6 provide a very competitive 12+ stops of usable dynamic range in CLog3. Log profiles are important and so is real world experience before commenting. There’s also a lot more to video than dynamic range where many other cameras fall short and the strong files off the R6 can stand up to heavier color grades. But yes, truly garbage. Haha My complaints with the R6 have been the lack of Shutter Priority in video or the ability to save any video custom settings. This makes the R7 a better camera to use 9/10 for me.
Thanks! I will definitely test out the 4K60 modes in a future video. This was just a first impressions. I only had the camera for a few hours before making this video.
I did a overheat test this week. I recorded internally and externally for 90 minutes - then I stopped it for 15 min. I then started it again and let it go another 90 minutes and stopped it again. Realizing I only 13 minutes left to fill the card I started it immediately. The overheat scale popped up during both recordings but the camera never shut off - and only on the second half did it get to the first level of red warning. (I stopped it after 90 minutes because I shoot live events and was simulating what I need the camera to do). Short Version: Overheating is a factor to be aware of, but compared to the R5 (which I also own) it’s nothing.
Were you using 4k fine 24? I’m curious about stress testing this thing as well. I just learned in the video that the 60 is only available in the line skip mode. So I can’t imagine that will be a problem. If I shoot 60fps B-roll clips on my r6 in little blasts, I know that I’m only going to get an hour. I’m curious to see how this will hold up in that scenario.
Thanks! Here is a technical way to grade by hand without a LUT: th-cam.com/video/7jTNKmXrxwg/w-d-xo.html I will eventually do a video about how I quickly grade things too.
@@Josh_Sattin After I commented I went through your videos and found it! Thanks! I don't have a mac and I use Da Vinci Resolve, at first glace it not obvious the best way to do it there, but'll try. Do you find the color checker indispensable? For most of my work I'm documenting and it's next to impossible to get footage with the checker for every situation.
@@zeluisbelo There are definitely a lot of tutorials about this kind of stuff for Davinci too. I really like having the color checker for certain things. It's a good backup for a lot of situations. You can flash it for a few seconds at the beginning of a clip and you can make all sorts of corrections later. For me it's really handy for interviews. It really depends on the type of stuff that you shoot.
Thank you! I haven't tested out the IBIS yet, but I am hoping it's better since it is a crop sensor camera. I would probably have to test it on a super wide lens, like 10mm.
There is a Tascam audio unit that plugs into the hot shoe. I know it will work with the R3 and R5C, not sure about the R7. You are probably going to have to stick with a higher end camera for XLRs.
Thanks for the video this is what i really have been looking for. But i was very frustrated that they don't give you many options when it comes to codecs and bitrate. Fuji xt4 gives bunsh of options. 😞
Great video, just a quick question is the auto ISO disabled when shooting in C-Log3 on the R7?, I know this is the case on the original eos R with is extremely annoying.
I like the focal distance feature. Do you have a chance to say with an ef adapter? I was wondering if it works with EF lenses. I would love to have this feature added with an update for the Canon R5. Thanks for your sharing.
great video just subbed, was between the sigma fp and a used sony a7iii. this might be the sweet spot for in camera 10 bit and smaller codecs for decent 4k every time i think about shelling out on a top of the line model from either sony or canon i’m reminded that most cinematographers just use cine rentals especially in LA thanks to the lower prices.
Yes there are some autofocus settings in there to adjust. I haven't had the chance to play with them yet. I was using the default settings for this video.
In Apsc system I like prime 24mm which is giving you 35mm full frame look. It's great everyday use . Unfortunately there's no any canon 24 mm prime crop , full frame lens.
I think the video quality looked dope. I have been wanting a 3rd body for awhile and this badboy might just be the one. I own the R5 & R6 and I think this would fit in perfectly.
Thank you for this video. I own a Canon Eos R7, with a Canon Eos 24-105 Lens f4, and the photos are good. The videos are good but when I want to turn it to the left or to the right is very disappointing. The shutter speed is very low. The video isn't so smooth for a good camera like this one.
You can shoot most cameras below their base ISO. Lowering your ISO will decrease your exposure, but it is actually backwards from what you want. When you lower your ISO below the base ISO, you are shifting more stops of dynamic range into the shadows from the highlights. I know this sounds counterintuitive. When you are shooting in a darker situation with low dynamic range, you can get cleaner shadows by lowering the ISO. If it is too bright at your base ISO, then stop down your lens (higher F stop) or add some ND.
I am contemplating the proposition of R7 with 0.71x adaptor to mount 24-105mm for travel/ general purpose; however that would mean a narrower/cropped in fov - 24mm translates to 27mm with the adaptor (24 x 1.6 x 0.71) - I very much prefer at least 24mm full frame fov ; not sure if there is other solution...of course I can mount the 16-35mm but its much pricier n lesser zoom range
A lot of people talking about choosing between this or the r6. The R6 (according to Cined) has the worst dynamic range in video of any full frame camera. It’s a no brained in my opinion, the R7 is a much much better buy
VERY helpful first impression review, i need one for photography and ISO test, but this one help me a lot in the video area. Im wondering how good/bad is that 60fps 4K, i want the R7 as my back up camera (R5 si the main one). Thanks!
Thank you! I will definitely be testing out the 4K60. I only had a few hours with the camera before making this video. I assume that the 4K60 in crop mode will look pretty good.
Does the HDMI output spit out uncompressed video in 10 bit 4:2:2 or how does the data in the HDMI video compare to what is recorded to a card internally? In other words is there ANY advantage to recording externally (as in potentially higher res/colour data/less compression) or are the signals as compressed at output as on the cards?
Great review. I am looking to buy R7 to do video and photo shots of my painting on canvas indoors and close-up shots of my work I have a small softbox. What lenses would be recommended please?
Thanks! If you have enough light then you could probably use just about any lens for your first situation. For close up shots I would recommend a macro lens. I believe the only two RF lenses for macro work are the 35 1.8 and 100 2.8. There are a few other older EF macro lenses that could work with the EF-RF adapter.
Cameras are awesome. I’d love to try all of them :) I would like something smaller for vlogging and hiking and a potential b cam. Still trying to figure out my workflow with the R5C and C70. Also, I like making videos to help people learn about camera gear, make better videos and help with buying decisions.
About lenses... I'm thinking about buying the r7 and use my sigma 18-35 f1.8. Do you think is a great idea? To me it sounds fantastic, but maybe there's something i'm missing on?
Great video. In a talking head yt video shot in studio can you get some background bokeh with his camera. What Lense would you use for that scenario. Tks a lot
Thank you very much for the time and effort you have put into this review. I do have a question: I have a Canon 200D (SL2), can I use my lenses on this R7?
I believe Clog2 has more dynamic range compared to Clog3. Clog3 is closer to rec. 709. In the Sony world, Slog3 is the profile with the most dynamic range but in the Canon world Clog2 has the most.
Yes, you are correct. Clog 2 has more dynamic range than Clog 3. It's a little confusing, but the reason is just that Clog 3 came out after Clog 2. That's why it's 3, not because of the dynamic range.
thanks for the video, i have wacthed with enjoy. Do you think this camera is a good enough for a lot of project which has low or middle budget(music video, interview, documanteries etc.) ? I am very often renting c70 for some works, is r7 good for a second cam? And finally i would like to see comparession with xt4 about video quality between these two cameras. Honestly i am close to buy one r7 because i have few solid canon lenses from past and i afraid to use them with 3rd part adapter via fuji.
I haven't compared the images directly but I do think the R7 could be a good B cam to the C70. I did make a video about the R7 being a B cam to the R5C: th-cam.com/video/OwpaV_xbURU/w-d-xo.html I do not have an XT4 to make that comparison.
@@Josh_Sattin thanks for the answer, i am asking because i know that canon is very weird company who wants to make customers via intersting clasifications. so you can never know what will happen to you if you buy cheaper canon camera. I think there is a need in market(at least for me) around 1250-2000 usd low photo capability but solid video machine which can use for a some of low budget works. If you compare with sony a7iii 8 bit cam (because i used it for a lot of works) has eos r7 makes me upset or happy about video qualitya?:) I am asking because last time i have bought camera canon 7d mark ii 6-7 years ago and still ididnt chanage so if i will buy new one i will not change for a long time:) it would be amazing if this one could be solid second cam or main cam for some works. Thanks for help and opinion. Have a nice day.
Thanks for the video. Looks like a great cam. 2 questions , What’s the crop in 4k60 and can you shoot in 10bit in any of the other codecs other than clog3 ? Also I always take the control ring and make the it iso on my R (the mlt fn bar still frustrates me)
pg. 12: downloads.canon.com/notthistime/cameras/better/EOSR7_specifications-5-22.pdf You can record 10 bit 422 in non log with HDR PQ. Haven't tried that yet. From what I could find, the 4K60 crop mode is 1.81x on top of the 1.6X APSC crop.
I preordered this camera thinking it had 4K all I. Considering you're using a dog shit lens i can say the video did look good in the fine mode. Not being able to use the histogram while recording does suck, but all and all i think i will be happy with my purchase.
@@Josh_Sattin thank you! Can you also try to compare it to others cameras in the price bracket. Like the LUMIX s5 is so tempting it drops to $1497 regularly
@@MathuCampbell I'd love to try out the S5. I've wanted to for a while, but I just don't have the money to buy all of these cameras. I have mainly stayed away from the S5 because the autofocus is not reliable.
@Mathu Campbell Panasonic S5 is a better “filmmakers" camera. External Raw, full frame, better lowlight/dual iso, better video assist tools, anamorphic options and more dynamic range. It depends on what you do and benefit mostly, therefore Canon R7 would be a good everyday/everything camera.
Very informative review, thanks! I’m curious to know if the Digital IS can be used instead of the IBIS (which is a little too warpy for me). Or can Digital IS only be used once IBIS is already turned on? Could you please test this and let us know? Thanks for sharing.
It depends on the lens that you are using. If you are using a lens with a stabilization switch on it, you can turn the stab off on the lens (which turns off the IBIS too) and then you can turn on the electronic. If you are using a lens without stabilization or one without a stabilization switch, then no, if your IBIS is turned off in the camera and your turn on electronic stabilization, it turns on IBIS. I don't really have a way of confirming the first situation because if you are using a lens with a stabilization switch, the IBIS selection doesn't show on the screen.
Have you paired this with an monitor/external recorder yet? I'm trying to figure out if this will black out the back screen if use HDMI out. Also, can it record to SD card and external recorder at the same time? Thanks!
There are two options for HDMI output. One is screen on camera is blank but you can record in the camera. Other option is that it shows up on both the camera and monitor, but you can't record in camera.
@@Josh_Sattin , thank you. Just for clarification. When the camera screen is black, you can record to both the SD card and external recorder? Thanks again.
Interesting that I’ve the same cameras as you. I’ve the R5c, C70, a7IV and now the R7. My idea is to sell the Sony and keep the R7 as a C camera and the camera I’ve with me all the time since it’s so lite and compact. The question for you is, how are you liking the kit lens? I want to keep that lens on that camera and the full frame RF lenses on the R5c and C70. So far, I think it looks good, especially for vlogging. Also, have you found you need the digital stabilization considering the camera and lens have IS? I want to get the entire frame especially when filming myself.
I only used the camera for a couple of hours before making this video and I shared all of my thoughts at the moment. It will take a while for me to shoot with it and make more opinions about your questions. They will be coming in future videos. I personally think 18mm on a 1.6X crop is a bit tight for vlogging, but it's personal preference.
@@Josh_Sattin I figured that much. Me too. I agree 18 is too tight, but my option is the 15-35 and that's heavy and it sits nicely on my C70. The stabilization was fine without the digital IS but definitely will look out for your thoughts. So far, I love this little camera.
@@elmaldonado Yeah, that's the struggle with Canon crop sensor cameras. Not many good wide options and zero with RF mounts. There are some EF options like the Canon EF-S 10-18 or the Tokina 11-20. They would require the EF-RF Adapter.
Hi, I have one question that is most important to me as an event photographer, is it with the EF-EFS lens adapter in video photography Decreases the number of frames from 50 to 25 as in the camera R ?
It looks like a wonderful camera. I only question the moniker. After EIGHT years since the 7DII, this NOT the successor to that body. It's more like their took the already fabulous 90D, took two steps forwards, one step to the right, and then one step back and two steps to the left. It could have been an eagerly anticipated pro-level M body, with Canon keeping the R line purely full-frame. And the new RFS lenses could have just as easily been new M lenses. (These new RFS lenses are, in many cases, just different versions of the same M version.) Gone are the days when cost was a barrier to full-frame photography, when the cost of entry was a $6000 1Ds body. This high-end - small sensor body costs no less than a budget full-frame.
Hey Josh, total noob question (unrelated to the video specifically): how did you adjust the exposure via aperture at ~12:05? I've previously witnessed "steps" or lighting jumps when manually changing ISO/aperture while recording-is it just a matter of reducing the intervals of adjustment?
I was using the RF 18-150, which is a variable aperture lens. At 18mm I was wide open at F3.5 but as I zoomed in, the lens closes down the aperture automatically since it doesn't have a constant aperture at the low end. After I zoomed to 35mm, the aperture was at F5 so I increased the exposure by adjusting my variable ND filter on the front of the lens.
You're welcome. Not sure I explained that. I am almost always using a variable ND filter on my lenses unless the camera has one built in, like in the C70.
How do you think this would fare as a video camera when used with canon’s RF to EF speed booster? That might turn this into a solid video camera for events videography allowing 4k60p.
I heard an interview with a Canon person and they said that the R7 does not officially support the focal reducer, but you can try it. I think this is already a solid video camera for a lot of reasons and it does shoot 4K60.
Hi Josh, I am not able to see any video grabbed with my EOS R7 which coded are You using ? I shoot some clips but I can hear only the sound, but no video 😞Thank You in advance for Your answer
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Keep the R7 content coming Josh. I’m very interested in this camera and have been waiting for some “real world” reviews from trusted channels like yours.
Thanks for the kind words. Lots of R7 content coming soon!
@@Josh_Sattin same here. Seriously considering this as a b/gimbal cam to my bmpcc4k.
@@Josh_Sattin yes josh please make more videos with this camera in c-log I am very much interested in a cheaper cinematic look option
great camera its just a tad below image quality of the r5
I'm glad you made a video about the R7 that isn't focused on photography. I too have the same question about it being a possible B camera for my C70. I look forward to your thoughts on that.
Thanks for the comment. I think this camera has a lot of potential for videographers, especially as a b cam. I can’t wait to use it more. Thanks for watching!
love ya review - when will the next best camera for youtube come out from canon? should i wait Josh? I just want something to record travel vlogs for brands :)
R7 would work great, but the R6 II just came out. Check out my first impressions: th-cam.com/video/-CiShLGnW_8/w-d-xo.html
So good to finally see some video focused videos on the R7. The footage looks awesome. I was very impressed. Bummer you can't shoot 4kfine 60p that may be a deal breaker for me as I am looking for the perfect B cam to my R6
Thanks! I am liking the camera so far. There are always compromises with every camera. There isn't a perfect one!
Can we start a petition to fire the guy who decided it was a good idea to move the wheel to an awkward place? Won't be buying this anyway, waiting for RP2.
@@pal54321 Haha. It's probably the same person that put the touch bar on the EOS R.
the focal length on screen is a Panasonic feature in all their full frame cameras....glad canon uses it also it helps a lot
Thanks for the video, Josh. I would think Canon will put out some better crop lenses for this camera after seeing the sales. Especially with the upcoming recession and people potentially pulling back, this camera might sell even better than they expected. I've been debating the C70 and R5C combo but might buy this one instead of the R5C. I still want the C70 for an A-cam but could probably just buy two of these and be happy instead. All of these cameras are light years ahead of what I currently use. Right now I use the old 17-55 EFS 2.8 lens for my A-cam and it works nicely. That would be an easy pairing with the R7 I think. Decisions...
You're welcome! I think this camera has a lot of potential and will be great for a lot of people. I have the C70 and R5C and keep going back and forth between them. They are both awesome for different reasons. I hope you are right and we see some high end APSC lenses. It would be great for both the C70 and R7!
Excellent breakdown! Loving what Canon is doing these days 👊
Thanks Jay! Me too!
Wow! Image quality looks great! I guess you could get another dial by using the RF to EF adapter with control ring or using L series RF glass. I’m impressed. Looks solid for a cheaper camera
Yeah man! I am definitely impressed with the image so far. I agree, the control ring could be helpful, but I tend to not use it on RF lenses since I bump it all of the time and change settings without meaning to.
Thank you Josh. I’m learning all this stuff so most of what you said is foreign to me but I armada notes and will learn. Thank you for sharing this
You're welcome. We all have a lot to learn. Thanks for watching!
Great in-depth review, Josh! It's good to see the channel growing a lot more by the way. Almost to the 5k mark 🙌
Thanks for checking out the video and for the kind words!
My dude! Subbed! You are covering the content I’ve been waiting for! Thanks! I have a c70 as well and I’m waiting on my r7. Can’t wait to see your b cam results.
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. I also can't to do some comparisons. I think there is a lot of potential in this little guy.
Sigma usually comes to the rescue for lenses. You can get the adapter to fit the RF mount and they have the 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm @F/1.4 APSC lenses that are great. They made it for Sony and Canon APSC cameras. I have the Megadap adapter ETZ-11 for my Nikon cameras with autofocus and they are sharp plus the background bouquet is excellent.
100% ! There is something about Canon not opening up the RF mount for third party manufacturers. I hope they do because those Sigma primes are awesome.
@@Josh_Sattin They made them for the M50/APSC camera already. Just get that adapter and it will work on the RF.
You can not adapt a EF-M lens to an RF mount.
@@Josh_Sattin Ok my mistake. I mean't EF adapter to RF. Here is a video about the performance of the adapter to the Canon EOS R6. th-cam.com/video/sAor16boISQ/w-d-xo.html
@josh Sattin Here is another video on three adapters made by Canon. th-cam.com/video/OTf0Ktl7mA8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Josh for the time and effort you’ve done for this video!
I was thinking about the r6 but it’s soooo bloody expensive…the r7 seems reasonable and it’s packed with everything I would need
You’re welcome! I think the R7 is going to be a good choice for a lot of people. Thanks for watching!
I like how honest and raw this review was. I subscribed
Thank you for the kind words and for the support!
I’m still waiting for mine. I can’t wait! I’m so excited!!
Hopefully you get it soon!
@@Josh_Sattin they are saying late this year
The lenses I'm getting are the RF 16mm 35mm and 50mm. Im betting that Canon will produce a 10mm F1.8 to match Sonys recently released 11mm F1.8, its a gamble I know but to complete the system I think they'll do it.
Im a Nikon DSLR user but kind of think Nikon are running out of steam. Im coming down from fullfame as 90% of my focal range is 24mm and forward so crop makes sense for me now
Don’t forget that you can set the control ring at the front of that lens to control ISO or aperture or whatever else. And then, on the body, if you switch to manual focus, it will control focus on the lens.
Yes, of course! I personally don't use the control ring on my RF lenses because I wind up bumping it all of the time and changing settings when I don't mean too. This camera should have a third control dial, but the control ring is definitely a work around.
Thanks fot another great breakdown video Josh. Been following and watching you since I discovered your channel since I am a budget/starter viddeo guy. Will continue to learn from you. Keep it up.
You're welcome. Thanks for the support and for following along!
I was shooting with the R5C the other day and the colors are so easy to work with! that leads me to this video checking out the new apsc line... they are super enticing with that image quality!! All they need now is a better apsc lens collection. Maybe the 2nd gen would be better if canon doesn't cripple it that bad.
Very keen to see how this matches with the c70 (fingers crossed it can be a good B cam)
I’m definitely curious about that too. Hope it is a good b cam.
Great video. I am looking for a decent B cam for my R6 and at this price point it seems like a decent option. Interested to see how it compares imagine quality. Having said that, at this price with the customisable buttons, 4K fine & no record limit I'm wondering if i should sell the R6 & buy two of these!
Just got mine too, got it especially for video, to upgrade from my 90d. It’s a great camera look forward to new lenses they are going to release for this. 🙏🏻👍🏻
Nice! That should be a great upgrade from the 90D! I hope we get some new RF-S lenses too!
How does it compare to the 90D?
I don't have a 90D and have never used one, but the R7 should be a huge upgrade for video. 10 bit 422, up to 4K60, improved autofocus, etc.
@@Josh_Sattin it’s a good update, I can use the lenses I have plus rf, so it’s future proof too. The 10 Bit 4.2.2 you just get in the ultra fine mode, but that’s ok, the regular 4K 25 and 50 (PAL) are line skipped and compare to the 4K of the 90D, as well does the cropped one actually. So you might not need to update if you have the 90d. The R7 though is a tad slimmer and the IBIS should help. By the way: is the ibis everytime on? I cannot switch it on and off. Just the digital 1🤔
@@mb-watches hello how are you enjoying your R7 so far? Do you have issues with the cropped factor for videos? What lenses are you using to improve the cropped factor?
Wow! That looks great! This is going to be a crazy popular camera I think.
Thanks Brandon! As long as it doesn't overheat, it will definitely be super popular.
Outstanding! And now I want one, which I guess I was hoping for, but you've really made my mind up for me.
Nice! I’m looking forward to using mine. Thanks for watching!
good midrange camera I just bought it to start making videos, happy with my purchase
Yeah.. as others have said... use the control ring for a 3rd dial... Mine is shipping to me from across the country.. hope I get it before I leave for my trip.
I agree, the control ring could be helpful, but I tend to not use it on RF lenses since I bump it all of the time and change settings without meaning to. I hope you get it too!
@@Josh_Sattin I haven't used anything but EF lenses so it's good to know that it can potentially be too easily bumped. Maybe the EF control ring adapter is better after all because it places the control ring closer to the body. I guess I'll find it when I get mine. Thanks!
Sigma 18-35 with lens ring adaptor would be a sweet set up.
Great overview of the video features! Exactly what I wanted to know before considering purchasing an R7.
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
Cool vid. I'm seeing test that show that the r7 is good up to 6400/12800 without needing to denoise. Also some test show that the r7 retains more shadow detail and perhaps a little more dynamic range then the r6. I know that doesn't sound right, but I'm intrigued. If that's the case then the r7 can be the main shooter and the r6 can be the B camera :). Granted the bokeh is not the same on both cams
Thanks for the video. I’m really considering the camera but want to see if it’s going to overheat and will the speed booster to EF glass work? I heard it might be an issue on the R7. Looking forward to the tests and real world video coming from it.
You’re welcome. I am definitely going to test the overheating. Not sure about the speedbooster. I saw an interview where they said the R7 doesn’t officially support it, but I have a feeling it will work. Thanks for watching!
been using the Viltrox speed booster on it and its been amazing so far. No overheating issues yet in the two weeks that I've had it, only issue is the IBIS having the similar warp issues that R3 has, not sure if a firmware can fix it but that's the only downfall for me.
Excellent video! I was sad to see you were selling your R5C, selfishly sad because you currently have some of the BEST R5C content on TH-cam. Not that I don't watch your other videos seeing I'm commenting on an R7 vid!
Thanks. I’m actually keeping the R5C for now :)
@@Josh_Sattin that’s the best news I’ve heard all day. 😁
@@pbfilms6356 I just have to figure out how to afford all of this gear. Gotta sell some other stuff.
@@Josh_Sattin what cameras do you currently own? I’d have a hard time getting rid of the R5C. It produces such a great image, even compared to the C70. I do a decent amount of photography as well which is why it’s a perfect camera for me. I have the original R and a C200. The company I work for has 2 C70s and an R5 so I’ve used those extensively as well.
@@pbfilms6356 As of right now, C70 R5C R7 A7SIII. At the moment I am mostly doing YT content for both of my channels. Everyone's needs are different.
Nice job, Josh! (as always!) Super interested about whether it overheats or not in these NC summers.
Thanks Mark! I am definitely curious about overheating in the heat here. We still need to get together for coffee soon!
@@Josh_Sattin Yes! Agreed! Everybody in our household ended up coming down with COVID about two weeks ago, and I’m still trying to catch back up. I’ll be in touch in the next few days.
Oh no! Hope everyone is feeling better. I figured something came up. Looking forward to catching up!
Requesting video content with those full frame RF lenses!
You got it. Thanks!
I really hope Canon makes an option to keep the histogram on while recording. Great video!
Oh, that would be great. I'm not holding my breath though.
Great vid as usual, Josh!! I think I saw zebras when you were scrolling though the menus - it does have have them, yes?
Thanks! Yes, it has zebra. Menu -> camera -> 6 -> Zebra settings
Nice video! I’m very keen to see how the R7 works with the RF 15-35 f2.8. Seems like a solid combo for video! Or… maybe even the 14-35 f4…
Thanks! Yeah me too. I think the RF 15-35 will be great. Well, that lens is great on anything really. I think the 14-35 might be a better combo just because it's smaller, but I don't have that lens.
@@Josh_Sattin Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Argh I’m torn I have the R7 coming in on Monday but don’t have any lenses yet (upgrading from EF-M, but only want to invest in FF lenses since I will upgrade when there’s a newer R6-ish camera). I like the smaller size and weight of the 14-35, but f2.8 is much better for the type of video/photography I do. I’m even considering getting the 24-70 2.8 as an all rounder and getting the tiny 16mm 2.8 for when I need wider shots. Choices, choices :-)
@@coppensbram That is always a big debate! I tend to always go with the 2.8 on my zooms to have that flexibility, especially with APSC or S35. But yeah, the 2.8 zooms are massive and kind of crazy on the R7.
@@Josh_Sattin yeah 2.8 makes such a difference! And… it’s even more important on aps-c as the R7. I think f2.8 on the R7 looks like f4 on the R6 (ish). I’ve tried out both the 15-35 and 24-70 RF lenses on the R7 and I’m leaning towards the 24-70. The reach is so much better… but you’re missing a tad of the wide. Maybe compensate that with a 16mm 2.8!
Great video, Josh. I am very interested in seeing what this camera can do. I cancelled my preorder because of my discovery that there is no battery grip and some overall uncertainties with the camera. Videos like this are awesome for helping me gather the complete information I’m looking for. I’m looking to replace my R6 with this camera because of the superior video features…hard to believe that’s actually true, but the R6’s lack of custom modes for video demoted it quickly to a C cam - very disappointing to have to manually change everything I need to just to bounce between 24p, 60p, and 120p…
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that this video was helpful for you.
The R6 has the worst dynamic range of any full frame camera on the market in video (Cined review) it is truly a garbage camera
@@davidm5790 I can tell by this statement that your actual hands on experience with that camera doesn’t exist. Which means you possibly don’t know that the R6 now offers CLog3 instead of the smaller CLog1 when CineD tested it. The sensor itself captures over 14-stops of photography dynamic range. CLog1 is limited in the R6 and R5 to roughly 11-stops of dynamic range. CLog3 opens up more shadow detail by up to 2 stops. This makes the R6 provide a very competitive 12+ stops of usable dynamic range in CLog3.
Log profiles are important and so is real world experience before commenting. There’s also a lot more to video than dynamic range where many other cameras fall short and the strong files off the R6 can stand up to heavier color grades. But yes, truly garbage. Haha
My complaints with the R6 have been the lack of Shutter Priority in video or the ability to save any video custom settings. This makes the R7 a better camera to use 9/10 for me.
Excellent video, but can you show us 4k 60fps and full hd mode?
Thanks! I will definitely test out the 4K60 modes in a future video. This was just a first impressions. I only had the camera for a few hours before making this video.
@@Josh_Sattin thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Please do a follow up video on overheating. This is my biggest concern with this camera.
It is a concern of mine as well. I am working on those tests and there will be a video soon.
Good video please can you compare it with m6mk2
Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have that camera, but I would say they are not in the same league. R7 is a better camera, and more expensive too.
Brilliant test and footage!
Thank you so much!
I did a overheat test this week. I recorded internally and externally for 90 minutes - then I stopped it for 15 min. I then started it again and let it go another 90 minutes and stopped it again. Realizing I only 13 minutes left to fill the card I started it immediately. The overheat scale popped up during both recordings but the camera never shut off - and only on the second half did it get to the first level of red warning. (I stopped it after 90 minutes because I shoot live events and was simulating what I need the camera to do).
Short Version: Overheating is a factor to be aware of, but compared to the R5 (which I also own) it’s nothing.
Were you using 4k fine 24? I’m curious about stress testing this thing as well. I just learned in the video that the 60 is only available in the line skip mode. So I can’t imagine that will be a problem. If I shoot 60fps B-roll clips on my r6 in little blasts, I know that I’m only going to get an hour. I’m curious to see how this will hold up in that scenario.
@@DustinBairdsolo Yes - 4K fine. I would expect that that’s the only mode where overheating is a factor. Both 60P modes would seem to be safe.
this footage looks relaly good thought it was full frame for a sec
02:15 every RF lens has a customizable control ring, i have mine set to ISO so there you go!
Great video! Fair test and a good breakdown. I would love to learn how you graded the raw footage by hand. Every time I try I don't do good...
Thanks! Here is a technical way to grade by hand without a LUT: th-cam.com/video/7jTNKmXrxwg/w-d-xo.html
I will eventually do a video about how I quickly grade things too.
@@Josh_Sattin After I commented I went through your videos and found it! Thanks! I don't have a mac and I use Da Vinci Resolve, at first glace it not obvious the best way to do it there, but'll try.
Do you find the color checker indispensable? For most of my work I'm documenting and it's next to impossible to get footage with the checker for every situation.
@@zeluisbelo There are definitely a lot of tutorials about this kind of stuff for Davinci too. I really like having the color checker for certain things. It's a good backup for a lot of situations. You can flash it for a few seconds at the beginning of a clip and you can make all sorts of corrections later. For me it's really handy for interviews. It really depends on the type of stuff that you shoot.
Great video and nice grading! Have you noticed if it has the same wobble as the R5 with wide lenses?
Thank you! I haven't tested out the IBIS yet, but I am hoping it's better since it is a crop sensor camera. I would probably have to test it on a super wide lens, like 10mm.
Love the look of this camera. The main reason I don't see myself switching from Sony anytime soon is the XLR into the hotshoe. Any ideas?
There is a Tascam audio unit that plugs into the hot shoe. I know it will work with the R3 and R5C, not sure about the R7. You are probably going to have to stick with a higher end camera for XLRs.
Thanks for the video this is what i really have been looking for. But i was very frustrated that they don't give you many options when it comes to codecs and bitrate. Fuji xt4 gives bunsh of options. 😞
Great video, just a quick question is the auto ISO disabled when shooting in C-Log3 on the R7?, I know this is the case on the original eos R with is extremely annoying.
Yes you can use Auto ISO in Clog 3.
I like the focal distance feature. Do you have a chance to say with an ef adapter? I was wondering if it works with EF lenses. I would love to have this feature added with an update for the Canon R5. Thanks for your sharing.
You’re welcome! Unfortunately I don’t currently have any EF lenses to test it out with.
@@Josh_Sattin ok Josh. Thanks👍
great video just subbed, was between the sigma fp and a used sony a7iii. this might be the sweet spot for in camera 10 bit and smaller codecs for decent 4k
every time i think about shelling out on a top of the line model from either sony or canon i’m reminded that most cinematographers just use cine rentals especially in LA thanks to the lower prices.
Great review. Can you adjust the autofocus to make it a bit smoother rather than the quick jump?
Yes there are some autofocus settings in there to adjust. I haven't had the chance to play with them yet. I was using the default settings for this video.
Best mic for FX3?
In Apsc system I like prime 24mm which is giving you 35mm full frame look. It's great everyday use .
Unfortunately there's no any canon 24 mm prime crop , full frame lens.
I think the video quality looked dope.
I have been wanting a 3rd body for awhile and this badboy might just be the one.
I own the R5 & R6 and I think this would fit in perfectly.
Thanks! Yeah, I think this is going to be a great addition to people's kits.
@@Josh_Sattin I like the extra reach with a crop too.
Thank you for this video. I own a Canon Eos R7, with a Canon Eos 24-105 Lens f4, and the photos are good. The videos are good but when I want to turn it to the left or to the right is very disappointing. The shutter speed is very low. The video isn't so smooth for a good camera like this one.
Very cool camera .. it is nice that you can shoot clog 3 at iso 100 .. this will help in some situations
You can shoot most cameras below their base ISO. Lowering your ISO will decrease your exposure, but it is actually backwards from what you want. When you lower your ISO below the base ISO, you are shifting more stops of dynamic range into the shadows from the highlights. I know this sounds counterintuitive. When you are shooting in a darker situation with low dynamic range, you can get cleaner shadows by lowering the ISO. If it is too bright at your base ISO, then stop down your lens (higher F stop) or add some ND.
how about rolling shutter?
I am contemplating the proposition of R7 with 0.71x adaptor to mount 24-105mm for travel/ general purpose; however that would mean a narrower/cropped in fov - 24mm translates to 27mm with the adaptor (24 x 1.6 x 0.71) - I very much prefer at least 24mm full frame fov ; not sure if there is other solution...of course I can mount the 16-35mm but its much pricier n lesser zoom range
A lot of people talking about choosing between this or the r6. The R6 (according to Cined) has the worst dynamic range in video of any full frame camera. It’s a no brained in my opinion, the R7 is a much much better buy
Where did you order it from? I wasn't expecting that it would be shipped so fast.
I pre-ordered it with the kit lens from B&H.
Great video I wonder If you’re recording on 120fps they have autofocus??
Yes, autofocus works in 1080p 120fps.
@@Josh_Sattin thanks thats mean a lot!
Can you please do an overheating test and a ibis test by walking with the camera?
I plan on it.
Thanks, very helpful! What video formats are provided on the hdmi-out connection?
You're welcome. 1080p or 4K. Thanks for watching!
Great video👌
Thanks!
Really useful video, thanks!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for amazing content. One question, can you confirm if you can use C1, C2, C3 for video.
You're welcome. I just checked, and yes you can use C1 C2 C3 for video. Thanks for watching!
VERY helpful first impression review, i need one for photography and ISO test, but this one help me a lot in the video area. Im wondering how good/bad is that 60fps 4K, i want the R7 as my back up camera (R5 si the main one). Thanks!
Thank you! I will definitely be testing out the 4K60. I only had a few hours with the camera before making this video. I assume that the 4K60 in crop mode will look pretty good.
Great work! Does it record 422 (10bit) in 24fps or is it only 30fps?
Yes, 10 bit 422 in both. Check out page 12: downloads.canon.com/notthistime/cameras/better/EOSR7_specifications-5-22.pdf
@@Josh_Sattin thank you 😊
Yes, I am interested in endurance. How long will it record until it overheats. Thanks!
th-cam.com/video/2CuWfyI2Ob0/w-d-xo.html
Does the HDMI output spit out uncompressed video in 10 bit 4:2:2 or how does the data in the HDMI video compare to what is recorded to a card internally? In other words is there ANY advantage to recording externally (as in potentially higher res/colour data/less compression) or are the signals as compressed at output as on the cards?
Hi your video is great and good information.I am gonna buy 24-240 mm . What’s your opinion? Need your suggestions
Thanks! It really depends on what you are going to be using your camera for.
Great review. I am looking to buy R7 to do video and photo shots of my painting on canvas indoors and close-up shots of my work I have a small softbox. What lenses would be recommended please?
Thanks! If you have enough light then you could probably use just about any lens for your first situation. For close up shots I would recommend a macro lens. I believe the only two RF lenses for macro work are the 35 1.8 and 100 2.8. There are a few other older EF macro lenses that could work with the EF-RF adapter.
Thanks for the video. Could you use the control ring on the lens for aperture control?
Yes, there are a lot of options for the control ring, including aperture.
Haha. You're funny bud. What hole did the R5c not fill?
Cameras are awesome. I’d love to try all of them :) I would like something smaller for vlogging and hiking and a potential b cam. Still trying to figure out my workflow with the R5C and C70. Also, I like making videos to help people learn about camera gear, make better videos and help with buying decisions.
@@Josh_Sattin I get it. Just messin. Personally I stopped at C70 & R5c. But it doesn't mean I'm not gonna clicky clicky... info.
@@scottievee330 I know man. Haha. Us camera nerds can’t get enough of it.
About lenses... I'm thinking about buying the r7 and use my sigma 18-35 f1.8. Do you think is a great idea? To me it sounds fantastic, but maybe there's something i'm missing on?
Keep an eye out for a video coming soon 👀
Great video. In a talking head yt video shot in studio can you get some background bokeh with his camera. What Lense would you use for that scenario. Tks a lot
It depends on the focal length that you need. Anything with a low aperture will give you more shallow depth of field and more bokeh.
Just bought my R7 today. Fortunately I was able to get a spare battery. 👍
Nice! Enjoy the R7!
I am lucky, I have plenty from older models but I think they work the same, sure do on the EOS R
What’re your thoughts on the “Auto Level”/“Auto Leveling” setting for both photo + video???
I haven't gotten a chance to test it yet, but I am very curious.
Thank you very much for the time and effort you have put into this review. I do have a question: I have a Canon 200D (SL2), can I use my lenses on this R7?
Yes, you will just need this adapter: geni.us/tH8GTn
@@Josh_Sattin Thank you very much.
@@Aurayonmangas You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
I believe Clog2 has more dynamic range compared to Clog3. Clog3 is closer to rec. 709. In the Sony world, Slog3 is the profile with the most dynamic range but in the Canon world Clog2 has the most.
Yes, you are correct. Clog 2 has more dynamic range than Clog 3. It's a little confusing, but the reason is just that Clog 3 came out after Clog 2. That's why it's 3, not because of the dynamic range.
Im hearing issues with ibis when ef lenses are used... have you experienced this?
Is this a good upgrade from the m50? I livestream in church in lowlight.
Yes, it is an incredible upgrade for video from the M50.
@@Josh_Sattin thanks for the reply and your video.
thanks for the video, i have wacthed with enjoy. Do you think this camera is a good enough for a lot of project which has low or middle budget(music video, interview, documanteries etc.) ? I am very often renting c70 for some works, is r7 good for a second cam? And finally i would like to see comparession with xt4 about video quality between these two cameras. Honestly i am close to buy one r7 because i have few solid canon lenses from past and i afraid to use them with 3rd part adapter via fuji.
I haven't compared the images directly but I do think the R7 could be a good B cam to the C70. I did make a video about the R7 being a B cam to the R5C: th-cam.com/video/OwpaV_xbURU/w-d-xo.html
I do not have an XT4 to make that comparison.
@@Josh_Sattin thanks for the answer, i am asking because i know that canon is very weird company who wants to make customers via intersting clasifications. so you can never know what will happen to you if you buy cheaper canon camera. I think there is a need in market(at least for me) around 1250-2000 usd low photo capability but solid video machine which can use for a some of low budget works. If you compare with sony a7iii 8 bit cam (because i used it for a lot of works) has eos r7 makes me upset or happy about video qualitya?:) I am asking because last time i have bought camera canon 7d mark ii 6-7 years ago and still ididnt chanage so if i will buy new one i will not change for a long time:) it would be amazing if this one could be solid second cam or main cam for some works. Thanks for help and opinion. Have a nice day.
Thanks for the video. Looks like a great cam. 2 questions , What’s the crop in 4k60 and can you shoot in 10bit in any of the other codecs other than clog3 ?
Also I always take the control ring and make the it iso on my R (the mlt fn bar still frustrates me)
pg. 12: downloads.canon.com/notthistime/cameras/better/EOSR7_specifications-5-22.pdf
You can record 10 bit 422 in non log with HDR PQ. Haven't tried that yet. From what I could find, the 4K60 crop mode is 1.81x on top of the 1.6X APSC crop.
I preordered this camera thinking it had 4K all I. Considering you're using a dog shit lens i can say the video did look good in the fine mode. Not being able to use the histogram while recording does suck, but all and all i think i will be happy with my purchase.
What about rolling shutter? How bad is it?
I'll try and test that. Thanks for the question!
@@Josh_Sattin thank you! Can you also try to compare it to others cameras in the price bracket. Like the LUMIX s5 is so tempting it drops to $1497 regularly
@@MathuCampbell I'd love to try out the S5. I've wanted to for a while, but I just don't have the money to buy all of these cameras. I have mainly stayed away from the S5 because the autofocus is not reliable.
@Mathu Campbell Panasonic S5 is a better “filmmakers" camera. External Raw, full frame, better lowlight/dual iso, better video assist tools, anamorphic options and more dynamic range. It depends on what you do and benefit mostly, therefore Canon R7 would be a good everyday/everything camera.
@@roscosart1888 thank you so much. This is great information. I think the r7 would be a good fit for my canon kit then.
Find the R7 very interesting. But is it right that there is no Batterygrip? Whats with shootingtime?
As far as I know, there isn't currently a batter grip. There are some run times in this video: th-cam.com/video/2CuWfyI2Ob0/w-d-xo.html
@@Josh_Sattin ok thank you so much for this Information. I see the Battery can hold up over 2,5 Hours. Thats pretty good ;)
What ND Filter did you use in your outdoor video. ISO 800 is very high for a sunny day so I would assume you used one.
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Very informative review, thanks! I’m curious to know if the Digital IS can be used instead of the IBIS (which is a little too warpy for me). Or can Digital IS only be used once IBIS is already turned on? Could you please test this and let us know? Thanks for sharing.
It depends on the lens that you are using. If you are using a lens with a stabilization switch on it, you can turn the stab off on the lens (which turns off the IBIS too) and then you can turn on the electronic. If you are using a lens without stabilization or one without a stabilization switch, then no, if your IBIS is turned off in the camera and your turn on electronic stabilization, it turns on IBIS. I don't really have a way of confirming the first situation because if you are using a lens with a stabilization switch, the IBIS selection doesn't show on the screen.
@@Josh_Sattin thanks for your detailed reply! I’ll get my hands on one and have a play. Keep up the great work :)
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Have you paired this with an monitor/external recorder yet? I'm trying to figure out if this will black out the back screen if use HDMI out. Also, can it record to SD card and external recorder at the same time? Thanks!
There are two options for HDMI output. One is screen on camera is blank but you can record in the camera. Other option is that it shows up on both the camera and monitor, but you can't record in camera.
@@Josh_Sattin , thank you. Just for clarification. When the camera screen is black, you can record to both the SD card and external recorder? Thanks again.
I believe so.
I wonder if it will work with the sigma 18 to 35 that will be a killer combo
I'm sure it will work fine. Autofocus will be a bit slower than an RF lens and will be louder too.
Interesting that I’ve the same cameras as you. I’ve the R5c, C70, a7IV and now the R7. My idea is to sell the Sony and keep the R7 as a C camera and the camera I’ve with me all the time since it’s so lite and compact. The question for you is, how are you liking the kit lens? I want to keep that lens on that camera and the full frame RF lenses on the R5c and C70. So far, I think it looks good, especially for vlogging. Also, have you found you need the digital stabilization considering the camera and lens have IS? I want to get the entire frame especially when filming myself.
I only used the camera for a couple of hours before making this video and I shared all of my thoughts at the moment. It will take a while for me to shoot with it and make more opinions about your questions. They will be coming in future videos. I personally think 18mm on a 1.6X crop is a bit tight for vlogging, but it's personal preference.
@@Josh_Sattin I figured that much. Me too. I agree 18 is too tight, but my option is the 15-35 and that's heavy and it sits nicely on my C70. The stabilization was fine without the digital IS but definitely will look out for your thoughts. So far, I love this little camera.
@@elmaldonado Yeah, that's the struggle with Canon crop sensor cameras. Not many good wide options and zero with RF mounts. There are some EF options like the Canon EF-S 10-18 or the Tokina 11-20. They would require the EF-RF Adapter.
@@Josh_Sattin I’m sticking with RF. All my investment will be RF. I love the RF lenses I have so far.
@@elmaldonado I like RF lenses too. I just hope we see some new ones coming out soon.
Hi, I have one question that is most important to me as an event photographer, is it with the EF-EFS lens adapter in video photography Decreases the number of frames from 50 to 25 as in the camera R ?
I think the translation is making it tough for me to understand your question.
It looks like a wonderful camera. I only question the moniker. After EIGHT years since the 7DII, this NOT the successor to that body. It's more like their took the already fabulous 90D, took two steps forwards, one step to the right, and then one step back and two steps to the left. It could have been an eagerly anticipated pro-level M body, with Canon keeping the R line purely full-frame. And the new RFS lenses could have just as easily been new M lenses. (These new RFS lenses are, in many cases, just different versions of the same M version.) Gone are the days when cost was a barrier to full-frame photography, when the cost of entry was a $6000 1Ds body. This high-end - small sensor body costs no less than a budget full-frame.
Hey Josh, total noob question (unrelated to the video specifically): how did you adjust the exposure via aperture at ~12:05? I've previously witnessed "steps" or lighting jumps when manually changing ISO/aperture while recording-is it just a matter of reducing the intervals of adjustment?
I was using the RF 18-150, which is a variable aperture lens. At 18mm I was wide open at F3.5 but as I zoomed in, the lens closes down the aperture automatically since it doesn't have a constant aperture at the low end. After I zoomed to 35mm, the aperture was at F5 so I increased the exposure by adjusting my variable ND filter on the front of the lens.
@@Josh_Sattin ah it must have been the non-stopped ND I was seeing. Thanks!
You're welcome. Not sure I explained that. I am almost always using a variable ND filter on my lenses unless the camera has one built in, like in the C70.
How do you think this would fare as a video camera when used with canon’s RF to EF speed booster? That might turn this into a solid video camera for events videography allowing 4k60p.
I heard an interview with a Canon person and they said that the R7 does not officially support the focal reducer, but you can try it. I think this is already a solid video camera for a lot of reasons and it does shoot 4K60.
Thoughts on using a speedbooster on the r7 and it's af
I have tried it yet. I saw an interview where they said that the R7 doesn’t officially support it, but I have a feeling it would work.
Hi Josh, I am not able to see any video grabbed with my EOS R7 which coded are You using ?
I shoot some clips but I can hear only the sound, but no video 😞Thank You in advance for Your answer
4K Fine IPB 23.98 FPS
Josh out of curiosity like the Canon 80D and Canon 90D before it is there a battery grip available for the Canon R7
I am not aware of a battery grip being available for the R7 at this point.