I bought my first camera a 90D in 2022 and to be honest I have absolutely zero complaints. It does everything and more. I take pictures every day. Street, Portrait, Animals, Macro and it never disappoints. I cannot justify what some of my friends have paid for their cameras when we take pictures together and there is no significant difference except they need to have a spare battery with them.
I actually bought many (the first proper camera so I tried everything) but in all honesty for just everyday use I have a sigma 17-50mm f2.8 which is outstanding. Also have the sigma 35mm f1.4 ART( got it 3days ago second-hand), the quality of the pictures from that is on another level. For birding I have tamron 17-400mm, well actually for everything. I used it for about a year. Last year December for christmas bought myself a sigma 150-600, And then I also have a canon 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8 as well as n loawa 2xmacro lens. Those are my favorites. @@bloodydaddy000
Thanks for including the crop-sensor models. Since I do mostly birds and wildlife, I'm a huge fan of the Canon R7 , since the extra reach matters. Despite its price, it is a pro camera, with 32 MP resolution, dual card slots, 8 stops of IBIS, and robust weather resistance. When the bird-eye tracking AF is combined with high quality L-glass (like the RF 100-500), it's hard to imagine a better birding set-up. My only real complaint is the slow sensor read-out, which makes for serious rolling shutter. But unlike the other crop-sensor models, it offers a 15 fps option with both the mechanical and electronic first curtain shutters, which eliminate the rolling shutter for still photography. I am also impressed by the RF 100-500, which lives on my R7 more than 95% of the time. Lighter than the EF lenses it replaced, the dual focus motors are fast and accurate, the OIS works exceptionally well with the R7 IBIS, and the image quality is spectacular. For those who prefer budget lenses, Canon also offers some affordable choices, like the F11 primes, the RF 100-400, and the nifty-fifty F\1.8 - all of which offer real value for money. I'm looking forward to the R7 Mark II :)
Almost every camera has bad rolling shutter when shooting fully electronic, so I wouldn't say that's too bad. Simply avoid it, it has a great mechanical burst.
Absolutely agree. If rolling shutter is an issue with the electronjc shutter, I might choose the first curtain electronic shutter to avoid shutter shock with the mechanical shutter. I am also hoping for a higher resolution EVF in the R7 mark II, for judging image quality in the field. But I can live with that, too. The R7 is an awesome camera for birding.
Thank you for sharing this information concerning wildlife photography. I have a 90D and struggles with what R? camera to buy next. I've heard that the R7, like all APS-C camera's, has a tendency for more noise. I use a Sigma 150/600 and wonder if a R5/R6 with a teleconverter has an advantage over an R7 without. I also wonder: could I still use EF-s type lenses with all of them? I expect some trade-off.
@@thierryhoornaert9950 I moved from the M6 II, which is the mirrorless version of the 90D, to the R7, at the same time replacing my Sigma 150-600C with the RF 100-500. I am certainly happy with the move, particularly for the IBIS and bird eye tracking. I am sure that low light performance would be better with a full frame camera, but de-noising software is almost magical these days (I use DXO Photolab).
It's been a year since I have the R6MII and I am more than happy about it. It's fast, low light performance is absolutely phenomenal, very fast it's versatile, I use it for my channel but also for street photography, I use it with four prime lenses (24,35,50 & 85). I wouldn't change this camera for anything, it's indeed brilliant. I never had any overheating issue, I started with the 80D for five years and the difference with the R6MII was just amazing. The only little negative would be in my opinion the view finder, so I use the screen most of the time but that point aside, the R6 is for me a beast and has helped me a lot to improve the way I shoot. I'm not planning to change it, it's my little baby. Budget wise it's still very affordable and the image quality is wow.
I have the R50 with two lenses a 24-135mm and 50mm I’m very pleased with this combo because they give me all the benefits to take great photos of my family and the earthy beauty.🎉🎉🎉
Very thorough and interesting comparison of the Canon R family. Thank you. One error I noticed was the statement that the R6 MkII has the same memory card slots as the R5 - a CF-express and an SD. It doesn't. It has two SD card slots, which is a significant difference. The CF-express is much more expensive, but also much faster. It's very important with all the bodies with SD only to use the fastest cards you can get, in order to get the most out of the camera's performance. Most of them have pretty small buffers. That, in combination with the often extremely fast burst rate means you won't get a very long burst. A fast SD card mitigates that somewhat. Also, as has been mentioned in other comments, your assurances that 24mp is plenty of resolution don't always hold water. As a wildlife photographer who shoots a lot of small birds, the resolution headroom of the R6 MkII is a concern for me. I also have an R7, which has both the crop sensor and much greater pixel density, so I have options. We also have the luxury of very good upscaling software, which also makes the only adequate (in my opinion) resolution of the 24mp sensor less of a factor.
It’s pretty cool you hammered the point that megapixels aren’t everything, but there are niche areas where mp count absolutely matter and you’ll know if they matter to you or not
I recently shot an event inside a barn (no animals!)…only random patio string lighting. ISO 10000, no flash, and the amount of NR needed in post was minimal.
I've always bought Canon, and since every major camera maker has models that are wonderfully suitable in a host of price ranges and use cases, I can stick with Canon and not be missing anything significant. I have SLRs and DSLRs, and my foray into mirrorless is the R50. It's walkabout sized, it will teach me whether I really need to go mirrorless, it will leave room for some RF lenses, and it will not blow my budget.
Hi thanks for the vid. Just a couple of additional pieces of information I feel ought to be mentioned: The R100 doesn't have a touch screen additionall, the R100, the R50 and R8 don't have a fully mechanical shutter. They have 2 shutter options: electronic 1st curtain and fully electronic. This is ok, but the electronic shutters on these cameras suffer from rolling shutter which kind of makes panning shots (birds in flight, motor racing) virtually impossible in combination with the advertised high frame rates. I would advise to use the electronic 1st curtain option for most situations. Full disclosure: I have an R7 and I use electronic 1st curtain in most situations as the mechanical shutter makes a horrible noise and causes the sensor to vibrate at slow shutter speeds if IBIS is on. For budget friendly full frame options I would probably recommend either the Nikon Z5 or the Sony AIII.
Not sure what Canon were smoking with that clunky mechanical shutter in the R7, they should have taken a page out of Fujifilms book, lovely damped quiet mechanical shutters in pretty much all recent models.
R100 and R50 are severely hobbled by a CrippleHammer to protect R10/R7 sales. R8 is great, but still is hobbled. No IBIS, maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 in mechanical shutter mode and no CFExpress slot...all are poor efforts from Canon.
If you gave it all those things, it wouldn't be smaller and compact and it wouldn't be cheap. It was already thought that canon was selling R8's at cost to sell lenses that do make money. @@davepastern
Answer me .. what you will do when your autofocus is poor and you are shooting a event and you don't have any other angle and your camera is struggling with the auto focus ?? What u will do to be a better photographer in this situation ..?
What you said is untrue. I can put the most accomplished photographer in a situation with a certain camera and they will not get the shot. Features are not made in a vacuum! They are made in response to the needs of photographers. That’s why Medium Format was made. Great for portraits and product photography. Unusable in Bird photography. Very few absolutes in life.
have to agree with others here...a better (and more expensive camera) will enable the photographer to have more options, enhancing their skill set. If you have a cheaper camera, hobbled with features and a low performance window, you will *always* be limited, even if you are a great photographer.
I upgrade from a 80D to a R6, amazing value for the money on the second hand market... you can find very nice second bodys with bearly any use for amazing prices. Better buffer than R6 Mark II if you need to shot brust mode for long time periods.
As a beginner I decided the R8 was going to be a great intro into photography that I could also grow with. Had it about a year now and still loving it.
I have the EOS Ra for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY. ❤ IT. Canon put out a warning that the EOS Ra doesn’t take good daytime photography because of the modified filter. It actually works fine. I do not see a red tinge for daylight shooting. Anyway you can always set a custom white balance.
I'm using a R8 and a R6MKII. When I go for a walk (field etc) to take some birdphotography, I take the R8 and the Sigma 150-600 (+x1,4 conv) because the R8 is also fast and very lightweight. For shooting people, I use the R6MKII (with a 28-70 F2 and a EF 85 1.2) because of 2 memory cards, long lasting battery and overall great performance.
Sigma lens on RF mount? How is your experience with r8, especially the image quality, battery life, and heating issues. I think being a user of R8, you are the best to review it. And believe me, it will help many viewers in making their camera buying decisions. Thank you.
@@responsibleliving6071 Yes, I'm using a Neewer EF/RF-Adapter and everything works flawlessly. The R8 handles noise pretty good, the image quality is good and overheating was never an issue. But I might be not the best for that last information because I've never filmed long clips/movies. The only downsides might be that is only has 1 card slot and that the battery might last long enough for a trip, but as soon as you compare it to the battery of the R6MKII for example, it seems not that long. For a backup cam or upgrade from an older model, the R8 is, especially if bought with a discount/cashback, a good camera.
I would also be interested in your choice to use the R8 vs R6mII with the Sigma 150-600 (+x1,4 conv). How good is the 1,4 convertor? What about the Autofocus for animals on the R6mII? Had you considered the R8 instead of the R7 for bird photography?
I have Canon eos r6, and it's amazing for wildlife and nature photography. What matters is to improve your photography technique each time when you are shooting photos.
Eos R10 came into my life as my first my owned camera ❤ I have did cinematic paid work .. shirt films .. sports photography wildlife.. and so on I am fully satisfied with it ...❤❤❤❤ Just that it's a crop frame .. without ibis stabilization and sometimes struggles with low light...but overall I'm happy to have my ❤
I have been comparing R100, R50, R10. One IMPORTANT difference for video recording is that these cameras have a limited maximum recording time for videos: R100: 30 min R50: 60min R10: 120min After that time the recording just stops. You can restart it though. So if you want to record e.g. a longer conversation you should consider these limits. Details can be found the Canon website.
Bought R50 with kit lense and planning to use EF zoom lenses with adopter for wildlife and travel photography. Hope made the right decision considering I am a beginner/enthusiast .
In fact there are big and not so apparent differences between the R50 and the R10. The R10 has two control dials which are important when using manual mode (which probably won't be used by beginners) and even more importantly, it has fully mechanical shutter which do affect image quality by reducing the rolling shutter jello effect to a minimum (R50 only has second mechanical shutter, it starts electronically but ends mechanically). Buffer is another point of difference between the two; IIRC the R10 has a buffer that holds 30 raw files, while the R50 only holds 8, that impact significantly your success when photographing moving subjects or fast action. I'd say the R10 is the begginers action camera, a baby (very baby) R3 and the R50 is the normal family camera, for taking snapshots every few minutes in auto and some video for the family. R100 is a much cheaper R50, with even less amenities like the foldable screen or even one mechanical curtain (it has none).
i went from the Canon 70D to the R100. by looking at the physical cameras it seems like a downgrade. but the R100 out performs the 70D in every spec and is so light and fun to shoot with. I doubted mirrorless cameras for a while now but needed a new camera in a pinch and got the R100. i dont regret anything. i love this little thing. I already got some manual lenses for it. and my camera kit has downsized so much that it feels great. ive been an APS-C user since going digital back in the early 2010s. never went full frame. I am fine with it.
Whatever works for you is the way to go. I went from Canon 600D to RP. Then added an R50. I love zooms rather than primes. Not sure why you didn't go for the R50. I little dearer for a lot more.
@@johnwinter6061 i picked the R100 over the R50 because it has a regular hot shoe. that was the only reason why. i dont want to have to use an adapter just to use an external flash.
@@vtrip_ Good point. No idea why Canon went that way on the R50. For flash I can use the RP with Speedlite. Excellent. Always begrudged the price and never bought. Until I had to. Great depth of field for a flash! Similar with Canon not including lens hoods. Nickel & diming. I've got JJC ones and they are fine price, quality and function. Couldn't get the expensive Canon ones anyway. Enjoy!
Same going from 600D (APS-C) to RP (FF). All upside. Lost reach replaced by cropped image with better IQ! Previously I went from Fuji fixed zoom mirrorless to Canon mirror 600D. Lost some advantages of mirrorless. Glad to get them back.
I am a professional photographer mainly a Sony user but my B cam is Canon 5 DSR been using it for several years have done many pro gigs all over the World, still using it just love the 50 Megapixel Canon with my L series EF lenses.
I'm impatiently waiting for the R5 Mark II to get a R5 for a better price. I already had one to play around with, and it's exactly what I want (not sure if I need it 😉). Thanks for the review.
So far I’ve picked the EOS Ra. I do Astrophotography but wildlife, and landscape photography also. The most important thing is to get good lenses over cameras. The lenses will stick with you longer than the latest camera body. ❤
Thank you for a very informative overview of the Canon line. At my age (67) I just want something simple & fun to use, and I don’t expect that I’ll do much “experimenting” with it. With my first grandchild on the scene, I know what my subject matter most often will be. You helped narrow down my choices to the R10 or the R50.
Thank you for the good, clear and concise information. I really appreciate it. It is sad when one buys the "wrong" camera after waiting years to buy one (which I did but I can sell it). I am going to sign up for your photography courses because I LOVE photography!
I recently got back into photography after dusting off my Canon EOS 50, and wanted to go digital. Initially, I was targeting the Canon EOS 200D II, but my brother convinced me that DSLR was going away and I should go mirrorless. In the end, I got the Canon EOS R10, as it fit my budget and was more comfortable to use than the R50. 📸
My advice is ignore all advice on which camera is best. The camera almost doesn’t matter. What matters is the system. Think about the lens options in the system. Look at the philosophy of how the system expects you to handle the camera. Look at accessories you may want. I like Canon, because despite what anybody says, Canon makes the best handling bodies, with image quality second to none, and lens options from quality low end up to the very best. A top level RF lens is expensive- until you look at a Leica lens of the same spec. And on my R7 I can use all of my 20+ year old lenses to their full potential. And I don’t have to use capture one or something- I use anything from Darktable to LR to whatever. So thats my choice. But really, you can’t go wrong with Sony, Nikon or Fuji. Even OM proved they still maintain a decent system- nothing wrong there if that’s what you like. But once you are in a system, it is easier to switch between bodies as tech and offers change
Thanks for covering the RF range and thier hierarchy, I have a R6 (Mk1) and looking for backup camera. This video has cleared my mind as to what sits where.
Congrats great video. I've always known this. One digit cameras on Canon are pro range. The higher the number, the higher the specs. The line 7 is for sports and wildlife, and it has a crop sensor to increase the reach. Two digits are mid range cameras, and now the 100 came to be the Rebel version of the SLR and DSLR, basically the entry level camera. I still own a 7D mark II. I chose this camera since I mostly shoot skateboarding 🛹. Now I'd like to move to a full a frame camera. I've been thinking either going mirror less or buying a second and high-end oldy camera like 5D Mk IV or 1Dx Mk II 😅. I got a couple of oldy but good L lenses. The 24-105 f4 and the 70-200 f4 non IS, a nifty fifty f 1.8 which are lenses for full frame sensors. Greetings from Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Hi, I am a beginner and I want to buy a descent camera, I am getting a used camera Canon T6, barely used bought in 2018 and for $250 with 2 lenses. Should I buy it? Please you suggestion would be very helpfull. Thanks a lot!!
This video is good for both the information and the hilarious gent!! You sir are the right man for the job. 😂 You left out the RP. That thing is a beast!!
@@silkamps6782 It means no more Eos R and Eos RP are being produced anymore. The ones on the market are the last ones brand new, after that it will only be found on the second hand market.
I have owned the R6 mk2 plus grip for approximately 12 months and used in conjunction with the RF to EF adapter on my EF 500mm f4 mk2 and the 70mm-200mm f2.8 mk2 and I really can't fault the combinations for wildlife / birds. 😊
QUESTION: Great video! I'm currently using a Canon 77D with a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens and am looking to upgrade to a Canon mirrorless body within a budget of $1000-$1500. I mainly want to use it for photography in conferences, meetings, seminars, outdoor activities, and video interviews. Which model would you recommend that would pair well with my existing lens and provide a significant upgrade in terms of features and performance? Thanks!
I have a slew of Canon bodies. I've tried most of them. I rank them R5, Original EOS-R, R3, R7, and the rest are non-starters... I have to have the top screen with all of the modes. IMO, no Battery Grip for the R7 is why I don't have one (cancelled my pre-order). I also have a C200 & C300 m2. R5C and C70 are meh, but I'm leaning more toward the R5C... on APSC vs Full Frame, 32mp on Crop is more resolution than a 5DSR, which is fantastic for when you have to crop. That's why long range sports and wildlife are done on Crop Sensors a lot. 7D m2 was super popular for that reason. We need a pro APSC.
As someone who’s trying to get into photography this video was the most helpful and I definitely know now what two cameras I wanna start with and down the line change to. Thank you 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟
@@theschoolofphotography Oh ok, I didn't realize that about the RP. No worries about the landscape question, I'm just trying to narrow down what I should upgrade to. Thank you my friend!
I have a bunch of bodies... my two EOS-R's are still my second favs to my R5 (I actually like the R's better, but I have to have the tech in the R5 sometimes for my work).
Very good presentation. What I miss however is what the crop sensor is better at. Because it crops it gives more close-up pictures of your subjects (e.g. for wildlife and sports photography). The R7 has a 32.5 MP sensor and so much hi-tech included, so you can have bigger/closer pictures and even have the option to crop more in post. Another thing is: what about EF-S type lenses? Which bodies can use them? Is it worth it? I have a 32.5 MP 90D and still struggles with what R? camera to buy next.
Thanks for all that info! I am upgrading from my EOS 450D with a couple of great lenses (16-35, 2.8LIIUSM and USM 24-85 3.5-4.5) that I stopped using because of the weight (I use it mostly for travelling) and now it is broken. So I was thinking about buying the R10, although you do not recommend it much here, but... it is small and light. My question for you is... would I get better quality pictures (or the same) as with my old one? or would I feel that it is a bit lower quality? And I´m also thinking about buying the EFS 18-150 3.5-6.3 IS STM with it so that I can also do a bit of nature photo. Is it a good lens or would the pictures look really bad, like with the plastic objectives? When I bought the EOS 450D with its kit lens I was so disappointed because of the quality of the pictures... then it all changed when I changed objectives, the image was crispier and much much better. Thanks so much!
I have had a 450D and I loved it. I currently have a 90D, which is the closest DSLR towards mirrorless. I do not have any R family model yet to give you the best advice. But I can say everyone of today's cameras will be a giant step forward for you: better autofocus, bigger resolution, better displays, etc. But as you mentionned yourself the lenses makes a difference. The best choice depends on what you photograph: people (family vs portraits), landscapes, travel, wildlife, sports... and what modes you know and use: Auto (A, A+, P, ...), or AV, TV, M, B.
I jumped from the DSLR Canon EOS 80D to the Mirrorless Canon EOS R6 mk2, I love the 80D as I have gotten some of my best tack sharp photos from it, I carry it around as my back up camera. I have been using the R6 mk exclusively for almost a year now and I am still waiting on that "WAW" tack sharp effect, now don't get me wrong, the eye tracking and the optional electronic shutter speed are great features as I do more wildlife photography, but I maybe it will surprise me soon.....waiting.
As a wildlife and portrait photographer using the 90D, I'm interested in your experience with the R6mkII. What lenses do you use and what is your experience with crop factor and noise compared to the 80D?
@@thierryhoornaert9950 Hey, I use a Sigma 150-600mm with both 80D and the Canon R6mk2, thing is, I have to use an sigma adapter with theR6 Mk2, to me the crop has never been crop a big thing, I can do it in post processing, and as for the noise, I shoot in raw, manual and auto ISO with both cameras, the 80D tends to have a bit more noise. But all in all, I still love the 80D as a back-up. Hope that helps.
Very informative video on the Canon mirrorless camera R series. I initially got into photography with the Canon M50, a crop sensor camera. It is an excellent camera and with some basic prime lenses, did an awesome job. I have now upgraded to the fullframe R8, which again is excellent. I love the compact, lightweight character of the R8. It is a great choice for a hobby photographer like myself.
You give excellent advice. This is the second video of "The School of Photography" that I have watched on RUclips and both broke things down into understandable terms and explained the new terms for a beginner like me. Thank you so much.
I wish you had posted this a couple of months ago 😂, I did end up buying the R7 and I really love it, I bought a ef adapter for it, I bought 50 f1.8 stm used and just bought a 24-105 L series used, the L series lens really made the pictures wake up to another level with this camera. Great video to watch for a person like me looking at buying a new R series Canon Camera.
Hi Marc thank you for producing this excellent video, so concise and informative considering the wide selection of cameras being reviewed. However, I think you may have omitted 1 camera the Full Frame EOS RP @ £800-£1000. This camera is 6 years old now (2024) and lacks many of the advanced features found in the R7, R8, R6 mk ii, or R5 (IBIS, Animal/Vehicle Tracking, high FPS, and 4K @ 60fps). It possibly would equate to the R50/R100 (APS-c) in the Full Frame format, as the entry level camera.
Hi Marc, thank you for your reply. Yes the EOS R has been discontinued, I purchased one just before it was last year. However, the RP is still being manufactured, even though the R8 is its spiritual successor. I went with EOS R over the R6 mk ii; because the R has the 5D mk iv sensor (30.2 MP), and the top LCD which I frequently use.
Great overview of the different models. Have the R7 on order to replace a worn out 7D mk ii. Most of my photography is aircraft, so from people I know who have made the switch to mirrorless, they have the R7.
@@Ryanhothersall Thanks for the response! did you do any airshows with it? If so, how well was the autofocus tracking while quickly panning for shots? And do you have any issues with low light shots? I heard you can get banding sometimes
I have a Canon 90D. Should I move to Mirrorless? Why would it be better? I do know I need to move to a full frame but "they" scared me when they said that the lens would cost so much. However, I can use the adapter, right? Does it affect the quality? I can't afford new lenses. The other scary part was the processing of the full frame. How much memory, processing set up does one need? I guess I had better take the course!
Thank you for this breakdown of Canon's current mirrorless camera lineup. I own a Canon T7i I bought about 5 years ago as my first DSLR camera. I started out with a Minolta camera back in the old film day. I have learned a lot with the T7i and there is a lot more I could learn from it but I am ready to move up into a full frame camera. I am a hobbyist and don't need a pro level camera but I do want something that I can stay with for some years to come. I mostly shoot wildlife and I want to start doing night photography. I have decided to go for the Canon 6DMkii when I am ready. Thanks again!
In your opinion, what Canon camera would you recommend for a smaller streamer that's affordable & reasonable? I'm asking because I've never had one, and I really do look forward into getting one in the near future one day, and I would really to invest into something that's reasonable for my situation!?
I have a R6 mk ii. Its brilliant. Why do I have the R6 ii? Because I can't afford a R3... It also shoot faster than the R3 and it has two SD card slots.
crop sensor R7 etc have 2 RF-S lenses LOL...pretty pathetic. And with Canon blocking 3rd party lens manufacturers, you're kind of hobbled. You can adapt older EF glass via the EF-RF adaptor, including EF-S APS-C lenses and that is the way to go. However, if you are starting out, I wouldn't touch Canon. If you really want a cropped camera, look at the Sony A6700, it's pretty comparable to the R7. Or, waiting for Nikon to release their Z6III and Z7III, although they are not crop sensors. Hopefully Nikon brings out a crop sensor body and shows Canon and Sony how it's done.
You missed the canon RP which I have… it’s a great all-rounder .. and the canon R.. Great information as usual..!! Cheers.. West Ham? We play your lot tomorrow so can’t wish you luck unfortunately.. COYBs!!
Although I like professional photographers to share their opinions. I started to notice that it's best to listen to your bank account first lol and then your senses of how am I using the camera for and then, upgrade to a new camera. It all comes to "what you are using it for?" "Your budget" and "YOUR SKILLS" every camera in 2024 will give you a fantastic shot just learn your camera and get good lens. Btw I loved your photography course.
I went from the original 6D to the R8. The battery is definitely a downgrade but I understand why they did it. No big deal as I can just buy a few more. I bought it over the R6 II because of the price. The money I saved allowed me to buy 2 more Contax Zeiss lenses. No IBIS is no problem. Mirrorless makes using my old Zeiss lenses a dream. The R8 will definitely overheat if you are shooting video for more than 15 minutes in 4K. It'll do in a pinch.
Great video. I am wanting to make the transition from APS-C to Full-Frame and would like to do it from DSLR (Canon 90d) to Mirrorless. You provide very informative information as it relates to each model, which helps narrow the field. It's a no brainer for me to focus in on the R6 and maybe the R8. I absolutely appreciate the time you afforded to put this video together to make hobbyist like myself smarter when it comes to checking the right boxes before making a final decision. Keep those great videos coming, thank you.
I bought my R50 not more than 2 weeks ago. I do recommend the R50 if you are just starting out and you have a bit more money to spend. I do however advise that you get a decent lens as the kit lens has a terrible but good for beginners aperture. Dont be scared to get used lenses. 😃 I need a lens recommendation for the R50, I do sunset, sunrise, portraits and landscape photography. I need something that can give me all of these without emptying my bank account😆
I start to learn photography almost 1.5 decade ago (from EOS 650D, the year when the touchscreen monitor was innovated), then 70D, M50, and now R8. TBH, IBIS is not the most important factor for me since I rarely take vlogs, but I prefer lighter body over a bulky body (I can withstand at most 700g). Though R6 mark II is a fantastic camera, the steep price steers me away to R8 when it was released a year ago, and I had to sell all my APS-C lenses. Rough decision but I know I am ready to step into the full frame photography, and 4K 60fps without cropping (sampled from 6K) is also brillant.
My question is I’m wanting to learn photography and I’m still unsure which one to go for .. I’m on a limited budget but also would like to sign up for your courses ( beginner) and would the basic R100 be enough? I don’t want to outgrow the camera too quick .. Originally wanted a full frame but then thought about the gear and weight to carry around… so thought about the R7 but still pricey for when your learning!
Hi Tanya, both will be fine for learning but if you have the budget go for the R7. You can learn more here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/beginners-photography-course
Thank you for such a well detailed and incredible video of explaining them all, I started photography 10 years ago as a student in collage and still do photography as a second job. I started with a Canon 30D and went onto the 5D range hence why I'm leaning towards the EOS R5 but I also like the R6 due to the budgeting pricing and its specs. My only thing is I want a camera that I can use for the next 3-5 years for personal and professional work. All details you included from the megapixels to the best for each photography and video type. As a Sports and Portrait shooter I think the R6 would be my ideal purchase.
I bought the original EOS R when it came out and still use it almost daily with Dragonframe for stop motion work. I mostly like it but feel like Canon skimped on some of the features that it put in the R numbered models. I wonder why no EOS R mark II? At least it is full frame! It is definitely an odd one out in your lineup. (Not even in it, lol!)
WOW....wish to have EOS R50...actually i save money to buy EOS R50 and planning to buy it , however on Feb2024 my son diagnosed Synovial sarcoma cancer therefore the plan is cancelled so soon i can buy it.😘😘😘 and soon to study photography..
I bought the RP with 24-240 a couple of years ago. My main 'go to'. Since added the R50 with 100-400 for extra reach. My rarely used. Advantages 1. Both are FF lenses - meaning swapable with each other. 2. Both lenses are definitely value for money and competitive with Tamron & Sigma (Not yet allowed to do Canon R series mounts. When compared to other mirrorless mounts.) Great reviews. 3. IQ is far better than usual zooms, better than kit supplied lenses and better than average/cheap primes. 4. Both cameras do in camera lens corrections. 5. Batteries are the same. So I have two plus a spare. Don't need 4 batteries and two chargers. I've swapped to one USB A charger with two bays and charge progress lights. (less travelling weight) 6. No swapping lenses in adverse conditions or missing a grab shot. 7. Back up body should a body or lens fail. Never happened but you never know. Dropped my 600D + lens twice onto hard footpath and they lived! Third time maybe I won't be so lucky. 8. Effective range from 24 to 640! I don't do enough to justify dearer equipment. Been using zooms for 40 years. Love them. Lots of advantages versus a loss in IQ hardly anyone notices. Regardless, that IQ gap is narrowing fast.
what about the canon M6 Mark 2 and M50 Mark 2 ???.....the M mount don't get no love lol I have a M6 Mark 2 for about 3 years now :) !!! lovely video...I have my eyes on the R8 next.....am more into videos around my RUclips channel :) !!!
I have an M50 MK2 now, but the autofocus sucks so hard... if i am on the race track, it constantly jumps.. For example, i shoot 5pics with the right focus,with the 6th one it can jump completely out of focus because he desided to put the AF on a curb or commercial board. Its extremely annoying that it doesnt lock on the target. So i am thinking on the R5 now
Price is the most important thing for my mirrorless perches. I'm looking for used. I will buy 2 identical bodies to use with two lenses,: one very wide and one very long. I don't need much video stuff. These are items that wil do European travel with me. I need serious low light, good image stabilization and low wieght Advice?
Still not ready for mirrorless cameras, like and use DSLR cameras which a throw back when I started when there was only film cameras around. Seriously thinking of upgrading to Canon 5Ds r so I can have large quality prints. However I did like the video and explaining each camera.
I have two D/SLRs, one a is a 1DX ii and also have a R6 ii. The 1DX ii feels ancient in comparison to the R6 ii. Its still very good obviously and I love it, but its definitely a noticeable backwards step. Once you've used a R camera for a while, its hard to go back to D/SLR (for me anyway).
Great video and what a great range of Canon cameras! I have the R6 which I took on holiday with the 24-105 F4 USM but found it too cumbersome. I was wondering if anyone has used of the cheaper Canon’s with maybe the 24-240 lens for travel photography. Thanks
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I bought my first camera a 90D in 2022 and to be honest I have absolutely zero complaints. It does everything and more. I take pictures every day. Street, Portrait, Animals, Macro and it never disappoints. I cannot justify what some of my friends have paid for their cameras when we take pictures together and there is no significant difference except they need to have a spare battery with them.
Which lens do you use? Did you buy any rather than kit lens
I actually bought many (the first proper camera so I tried everything) but in all honesty for just everyday use I have a sigma 17-50mm f2.8 which is outstanding. Also have the sigma 35mm f1.4 ART( got it 3days ago second-hand), the quality of the pictures from that is on another level. For birding I have tamron 17-400mm, well actually for everything. I used it for about a year. Last year December for christmas bought myself a sigma 150-600, And then I also have a canon 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8 as well as n loawa 2xmacro lens. Those are my favorites. @@bloodydaddy000
Thanks for including the crop-sensor models. Since I do mostly birds and wildlife, I'm a huge fan of the Canon R7 , since the extra reach matters. Despite its price, it is a pro camera, with 32 MP resolution, dual card slots, 8 stops of IBIS, and robust weather resistance. When the bird-eye tracking AF is combined with high quality L-glass (like the RF 100-500), it's hard to imagine a better birding set-up. My only real complaint is the slow sensor read-out, which makes for serious rolling shutter. But unlike the other crop-sensor models, it offers a 15 fps option with both the mechanical and electronic first curtain shutters, which eliminate the rolling shutter for still photography. I am also impressed by the RF 100-500, which lives on my R7 more than 95% of the time. Lighter than the EF lenses it replaced, the dual focus motors are fast and accurate, the OIS works exceptionally well with the R7 IBIS, and the image quality is spectacular. For those who prefer budget lenses, Canon also offers some affordable choices, like the F11 primes, the RF 100-400, and the nifty-fifty F\1.8 - all of which offer real value for money. I'm looking forward to the R7 Mark II :)
Almost every camera has bad rolling shutter when shooting fully electronic, so I wouldn't say that's too bad. Simply avoid it, it has a great mechanical burst.
Absolutely agree. If rolling shutter is an issue with the electronjc shutter, I might choose the first curtain electronic shutter to avoid shutter shock with the mechanical shutter. I am also hoping for a higher resolution EVF in the R7 mark II, for judging image quality in the field. But I can live with that, too. The R7 is an awesome camera for birding.
Thank you for sharing this information concerning wildlife photography. I have a 90D and struggles with what R? camera to buy next. I've heard that the R7, like all APS-C camera's, has a tendency for more noise. I use a Sigma 150/600 and wonder if a R5/R6 with a teleconverter has an advantage over an R7 without. I also wonder: could I still use EF-s type lenses with all of them? I expect some trade-off.
@@thierryhoornaert9950 I moved from the M6 II, which is the mirrorless version of the 90D, to the R7, at the same time replacing my Sigma 150-600C with the RF 100-500. I am certainly happy with the move, particularly for the IBIS and bird eye tracking. I am sure that low light performance would be better with a full frame camera, but de-noising software is almost magical these days (I use DXO Photolab).
It's been a year since I have the R6MII and I am more than happy about it. It's fast, low light performance is absolutely phenomenal, very fast it's versatile, I use it for my channel but also for street photography, I use it with four prime lenses (24,35,50 & 85). I wouldn't change this camera for anything, it's indeed brilliant. I never had any overheating issue, I started with the 80D for five years and the difference with the R6MII was just amazing. The only little negative would be in my opinion the view finder, so I use the screen most of the time but that point aside, the R6 is for me a beast and has helped me a lot to improve the way I shoot. I'm not planning to change it, it's my little baby. Budget wise it's still very affordable and the image quality is wow.
Thanks for sharing 😊🙏
How is it affordable😭😭😭
@@taquavion1504 compared to a L series above 1K hence in comparison it s more affordable
Decided to go for the R6 MK II couldn't be happier.❤️
I have the R50 with two lenses a 24-135mm and 50mm I’m very pleased with this combo because they give me all the benefits to take great photos of my family and the earthy beauty.🎉🎉🎉
How much was the 24-135??
which 50mm do you have
Very thorough and interesting comparison of the Canon R family. Thank you. One error I noticed was the statement that the R6 MkII has the same memory card slots as the R5 - a CF-express and an SD. It doesn't. It has two SD card slots, which is a significant difference. The CF-express is much more expensive, but also much faster. It's very important with all the bodies with SD only to use the fastest cards you can get, in order to get the most out of the camera's performance. Most of them have pretty small buffers. That, in combination with the often extremely fast burst rate means you won't get a very long burst. A fast SD card mitigates that somewhat. Also, as has been mentioned in other comments, your assurances that 24mp is plenty of resolution don't always hold water. As a wildlife photographer who shoots a lot of small birds, the resolution headroom of the R6 MkII is a concern for me. I also have an R7, which has both the crop sensor and much greater pixel density, so I have options. We also have the luxury of very good upscaling software, which also makes the only adequate (in my opinion) resolution of the 24mp sensor less of a factor.
It’s pretty cool you hammered the point that megapixels aren’t everything, but there are niche areas where mp count absolutely matter and you’ll know if they matter to you or not
I have the R5…incredible image quality, and my EF lenses work flawlessly with the EF-RF adapter.
I recently shot an event inside a barn (no animals!)…only random patio string lighting. ISO 10000, no flash, and the amount of NR needed in post was minimal.
I've always bought Canon, and since every major camera maker has models that are wonderfully suitable in a host of price ranges and use cases, I can stick with Canon and not be missing anything significant. I have SLRs and DSLRs, and my foray into mirrorless is the R50. It's walkabout sized, it will teach me whether I really need to go mirrorless, it will leave room for some RF lenses, and it will not blow my budget.
Hi thanks for the vid. Just a couple of additional pieces of information I feel ought to be mentioned: The R100 doesn't have a touch screen additionall, the R100, the R50 and R8 don't have a fully mechanical shutter. They have 2 shutter options: electronic 1st curtain and fully electronic. This is ok, but the electronic shutters on these cameras suffer from rolling shutter which kind of makes panning shots (birds in flight, motor racing) virtually impossible in combination with the advertised high frame rates. I would advise to use the electronic 1st curtain option for most situations. Full disclosure: I have an R7 and I use electronic 1st curtain in most situations as the mechanical shutter makes a horrible noise and causes the sensor to vibrate at slow shutter speeds if IBIS is on. For budget friendly full frame options I would probably recommend either the Nikon Z5 or the Sony AIII.
Not sure what Canon were smoking with that clunky mechanical shutter in the R7, they should have taken a page out of Fujifilms book, lovely damped quiet mechanical shutters in pretty much all recent models.
R100 and R50 are severely hobbled by a CrippleHammer to protect R10/R7 sales. R8 is great, but still is hobbled. No IBIS, maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 in mechanical shutter mode and no CFExpress slot...all are poor efforts from Canon.
If you gave it all those things, it wouldn't be smaller and compact and it wouldn't be cheap. It was already thought that canon was selling R8's at cost to sell lenses that do make money. @@davepastern
The most expensive camera will not make anyone a better photographer if you don't have the imagination or vision to make it happen.
I 1000% agree.
Answer me .. what you will do when your autofocus is poor and you are shooting a event and you don't have any other angle and your camera is struggling with the auto focus ?? What u will do to be a better photographer in this situation ..?
@@ab_Chitrkatha Be a man and do MF😆
What you said is untrue. I can put the most accomplished photographer in a situation with a certain camera and they will not get the shot. Features are not made in a vacuum! They are made in response to the needs of photographers. That’s why Medium Format was made. Great for portraits and product photography. Unusable in Bird photography. Very few absolutes in life.
have to agree with others here...a better (and more expensive camera) will enable the photographer to have more options, enhancing their skill set. If you have a cheaper camera, hobbled with features and a low performance window, you will *always* be limited, even if you are a great photographer.
I upgrade from a 80D to a R6, amazing value for the money on the second hand market... you can find very nice second bodys with bearly any use for amazing prices. Better buffer than R6 Mark II if you need to shot brust mode for long time periods.
As a beginner I decided the R8 was going to be a great intro into photography that I could also grow with. Had it about a year now and still loving it.
Thanks for sharing Michael 👍
I have the EOS Ra for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY. ❤ IT. Canon put out a warning that the EOS Ra doesn’t take good daytime photography because of the modified filter. It actually works fine. I do not see a red tinge for daylight shooting. Anyway you can always set a custom white balance.
I'm using a R8 and a R6MKII.
When I go for a walk (field etc) to take some birdphotography, I take the R8 and the Sigma 150-600 (+x1,4 conv) because the R8 is also fast and very lightweight.
For shooting people, I use the R6MKII (with a 28-70 F2 and a EF 85 1.2) because of 2 memory cards, long lasting battery and overall great performance.
Sigma lens on RF mount? How is your experience with r8, especially the image quality, battery life, and heating issues. I think being a user of R8, you are the best to review it. And believe me, it will help many viewers in making their camera buying decisions. Thank you.
@@responsibleliving6071 Yes, I'm using a Neewer EF/RF-Adapter and everything works flawlessly.
The R8 handles noise pretty good, the image quality is good and overheating was never an issue. But I might be not the best for that last information because I've never filmed long clips/movies.
The only downsides might be that is only has 1 card slot and that the battery might last long enough for a trip, but as soon as you compare it to the battery of the R6MKII for example, it seems not that long.
For a backup cam or upgrade from an older model, the R8 is, especially if bought with a discount/cashback, a good camera.
I would also be interested in your choice to use the R8 vs R6mII with the Sigma 150-600 (+x1,4 conv). How good is the 1,4 convertor? What about the Autofocus for animals on the R6mII? Had you considered the R8 instead of the R7 for bird photography?
I have Canon eos r6, and it's amazing for wildlife and nature photography. What matters is to improve your photography technique each time when you are shooting photos.
Eos R10 came into my life as my first my owned camera ❤ I have did cinematic paid work .. shirt films .. sports photography wildlife.. and so on I am fully satisfied with it ...❤❤❤❤ Just that it's a crop frame .. without ibis stabilization and sometimes struggles with low light...but overall I'm happy to have my ❤
Hi! I am wondering if buying that too... which lens do you have with it? and... are the images crispy?
Thanks!
I have been comparing R100, R50, R10. One IMPORTANT difference for video recording is that these cameras have a limited maximum recording time for videos:
R100: 30 min
R50: 60min
R10: 120min
After that time the recording just stops. You can restart it though.
So if you want to record e.g. a longer conversation you should consider these limits. Details can be found the Canon website.
Thank you for sharing. These details are hard to come by. Not even in the fine prints at the end of the brochures.
Bought R50 with kit lense and planning to use EF zoom lenses with adopter for wildlife and travel photography. Hope made the right decision considering I am a beginner/enthusiast .
I started my photography business and journey with the R10 and absolutely love it. Just got the R and can’t wait to shoot with it.
In fact there are big and not so apparent differences between the R50 and the R10. The R10 has two control dials which are important when using manual mode (which probably won't be used by beginners) and even more importantly, it has fully mechanical shutter which do affect image quality by reducing the rolling shutter jello effect to a minimum (R50 only has second mechanical shutter, it starts electronically but ends mechanically). Buffer is another point of difference between the two; IIRC the R10 has a buffer that holds 30 raw files, while the R50 only holds 8, that impact significantly your success when photographing moving subjects or fast action.
I'd say the R10 is the begginers action camera, a baby (very baby) R3 and the R50 is the normal family camera, for taking snapshots every few minutes in auto and some video for the family. R100 is a much cheaper R50, with even less amenities like the foldable screen or even one mechanical curtain (it has none).
i went from the Canon 70D to the R100.
by looking at the physical cameras it seems like a downgrade.
but the R100 out performs the 70D in every spec and is so light and fun to shoot with.
I doubted mirrorless cameras for a while now but needed a new camera in a pinch and got the R100.
i dont regret anything. i love this little thing. I already got some manual lenses for it. and my camera kit has downsized so much that it feels great.
ive been an APS-C user since going digital back in the early 2010s. never went full frame. I am fine with it.
Whatever works for you is the way to go. I went from Canon 600D to RP. Then added an R50. I love zooms rather than primes. Not sure why you didn't go for the R50. I little dearer for a lot more.
@@johnwinter6061 i picked the R100 over the R50 because it has a regular hot shoe. that was the only reason why. i dont want to have to use an adapter just to use an external flash.
@@vtrip_ Good point. No idea why Canon went that way on the R50. For flash I can use the RP with Speedlite. Excellent. Always begrudged the price and never bought. Until I had to. Great depth of field for a flash! Similar with Canon not including lens hoods. Nickel & diming. I've got JJC ones and they are fine price, quality and function. Couldn't get the expensive Canon ones anyway.
Enjoy!
Same going from 600D (APS-C) to RP (FF). All upside. Lost reach replaced by cropped image with better IQ!
Previously I went from Fuji fixed zoom mirrorless to Canon mirror 600D. Lost some advantages of mirrorless. Glad to get them back.
I am a professional photographer mainly a Sony user but my B cam is Canon 5 DSR been using it for several years have done many pro gigs all over the World, still using it just love the 50 Megapixel Canon with my L series EF lenses.
Thank you for the reviews. My budget is very low at the moment but I plan to get the r100. New to Mirrorless but excited to get back into photography
I highly recommend spending the little bit extra on the r50
Great overview of Canon's mirrorless range. However, I went for an EOS 90D in the end. Second hand, looks new, gives me more bang for my buck I feel.
I'm impatiently waiting for the R5 Mark II to get a R5 for a better price. I already had one to play around with, and it's exactly what I want (not sure if I need it 😉). Thanks for the review.
You're welcome Tim 😊
So far I’ve picked the EOS Ra. I do Astrophotography but wildlife, and landscape photography also. The most important thing is to get good lenses over cameras. The lenses will stick with you longer than the latest camera body. ❤
Thank you for a very informative overview of the Canon line. At my age (67) I just want something simple & fun to use, and I don’t expect that I’ll do much “experimenting” with it. With my first grandchild on the scene, I know what my subject matter most often will be. You helped narrow down my choices to the R10 or the R50.
Thank you for the good, clear and concise information. I really appreciate it. It is sad when one buys the "wrong" camera after waiting years to buy one (which I did but I can sell it). I am going to sign up for your photography courses because I LOVE photography!
Glad it was helpful!
I recently got back into photography after dusting off my Canon EOS 50, and wanted to go digital. Initially, I was targeting the Canon EOS 200D II, but my brother convinced me that DSLR was going away and I should go mirrorless. In the end, I got the Canon EOS R10, as it fit my budget and was more comfortable to use than the R50. 📸
My advice is ignore all advice on which camera is best. The camera almost doesn’t matter. What matters is the system. Think about the lens options in the system. Look at the philosophy of how the system expects you to handle the camera. Look at accessories you may want. I like Canon, because despite what anybody says, Canon makes the best handling bodies, with image quality second to none, and lens options from quality low end up to the very best. A top level RF lens is expensive- until you look at a Leica lens of the same spec. And on my R7 I can use all of my 20+ year old lenses to their full potential. And I don’t have to use capture one or something- I use anything from Darktable to LR to whatever. So thats my choice. But really, you can’t go wrong with Sony, Nikon or Fuji. Even OM proved they still maintain a decent system- nothing wrong there if that’s what you like. But once you are in a system, it is easier to switch between bodies as tech and offers change
I’m new into photography and my first camera is the Canon RP. I was hoping to see that here. I’d like to hear your opinion. I love it, myself
That model is currently discontinued
@@theschoolofphotographyis it good or there are better alternatives?
Thanks for covering the RF range and thier hierarchy, I have a R6 (Mk1) and looking for backup camera. This video has cleared my mind as to what sits where.
My pleasure! 👍
Congrats great video. I've always known this. One digit cameras on Canon are pro range. The higher the number, the higher the specs. The line 7 is for sports and wildlife, and it has a crop sensor to increase the reach. Two digits are mid range cameras, and now the 100 came to be the Rebel version of the SLR and DSLR, basically the entry level camera. I still own a 7D mark II. I chose this camera since I mostly shoot skateboarding 🛹. Now I'd like to move to a full a frame camera. I've been thinking either going mirror less or buying a second and high-end oldy camera like 5D Mk IV or 1Dx Mk II 😅. I got a couple of oldy but good L lenses. The 24-105 f4 and the 70-200 f4 non IS, a nifty fifty f 1.8 which are lenses for full frame sensors. Greetings from Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Hi, I am a beginner and I want to buy a descent camera, I am getting a used camera Canon T6, barely used bought in 2018 and for $250 with 2 lenses. Should I buy it? Please you suggestion would be very helpfull. Thanks a lot!!
Feels like they simply have too many models. Fewer with wider differences makes more sense to me and would probably make them more profit.
This video is good for both the information and the hilarious gent!! You sir are the right man for the job. 😂
You left out the RP. That thing is a beast!!
🙏 that camera is currently discontinued.
Just bought RP used for 500 bucks. Got 85mm f2 and BOYYYYY am I happy with the setup and photos I’m getting.
@@theschoolofphotography What do you mean with discontinued?
@@silkamps6782 It means no more Eos R and Eos RP are being produced anymore. The ones on the market are the last ones brand new, after that it will only be found on the second hand market.
@@getsajal I've been using the RP for a couple of years and started using the 85mm f2 a year ago. I love that setup so much!!
This is the most comprehensive guide for ppl with the QUestion. Which Canon Cam shud i go for? Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
I have owned the R6 mk2 plus grip for approximately 12 months and used in conjunction with the RF to EF adapter on my EF 500mm f4 mk2 and the 70mm-200mm f2.8 mk2 and I really can't fault the combinations for wildlife / birds. 😊
QUESTION: Great video! I'm currently using a Canon 77D with a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens and am looking to upgrade to a Canon mirrorless body within a budget of $1000-$1500. I mainly want to use it for photography in conferences, meetings, seminars, outdoor activities, and video interviews. Which model would you recommend that would pair well with my existing lens and provide a significant upgrade in terms of features and performance? Thanks!
I have a slew of Canon bodies. I've tried most of them. I rank them R5, Original EOS-R, R3, R7, and the rest are non-starters... I have to have the top screen with all of the modes. IMO, no Battery Grip for the R7 is why I don't have one (cancelled my pre-order). I also have a C200 & C300 m2. R5C and C70 are meh, but I'm leaning more toward the R5C... on APSC vs Full Frame, 32mp on Crop is more resolution than a 5DSR, which is fantastic for when you have to crop. That's why long range sports and wildlife are done on Crop Sensors a lot. 7D m2 was super popular for that reason. We need a pro APSC.
As someone who’s trying to get into photography this video was the most helpful and I definitely know now what two cameras I wanna start with and down the line change to. Thank you 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Marc! But how come you didn't include the Canon RP? And which camera is best for landscape in your opinion?
Hi, the RP is currently discontinued and for landscapes their isn't one answer for that I'm afraid
@@theschoolofphotography Oh ok, I didn't realize that about the RP. No worries about the landscape question, I'm just trying to narrow down what I should upgrade to. Thank you my friend!
i am using the canon eos r in still 2024 it gives me the best result i want and i still happy with it and there is no plan to upgrade to other camera
I have a bunch of bodies... my two EOS-R's are still my second favs to my R5 (I actually like the R's better, but I have to have the tech in the R5 sometimes for my work).
Very good presentation. What I miss however is what the crop sensor is better at. Because it crops it gives more close-up pictures of your subjects (e.g. for wildlife and sports photography). The R7 has a 32.5 MP sensor and so much hi-tech included, so you can have bigger/closer pictures and even have the option to crop more in post. Another thing is: what about EF-S type lenses? Which bodies can use them? Is it worth it?
I have a 32.5 MP 90D and still struggles with what R? camera to buy next.
Thanks 👍
I need a camera for personal nature family street wedding photography,is r50 good for me or any others
Thanks for all that info! I am upgrading from my EOS 450D with a couple of great lenses (16-35, 2.8LIIUSM and USM 24-85 3.5-4.5) that I stopped using because of the weight (I use it mostly for travelling) and now it is broken. So I was thinking about buying the R10, although you do not recommend it much here, but... it is small and light. My question for you is... would I get better quality pictures (or the same) as with my old one? or would I feel that it is a bit lower quality? And I´m also thinking about buying the EFS 18-150 3.5-6.3 IS STM with it so that I can also do a bit of nature photo. Is it a good lens or would the pictures look really bad, like with the plastic objectives? When I bought the EOS 450D with its kit lens I was so disappointed because of the quality of the pictures... then it all changed when I changed objectives, the image was crispier and much much better. Thanks so much!
I have had a 450D and I loved it. I currently have a 90D, which is the closest DSLR towards mirrorless. I do not have any R family model yet to give you the best advice. But I can say everyone of today's cameras will be a giant step forward for you: better autofocus, bigger resolution, better displays, etc. But as you mentionned yourself the lenses makes a difference. The best choice depends on what you photograph: people (family vs portraits), landscapes, travel, wildlife, sports... and what modes you know and use: Auto (A, A+, P, ...), or AV, TV, M, B.
Very useful video, after watching this i’ve decided to stick to my 6D II 😊
Glad I could help 👍😊
I jumped from the DSLR Canon EOS 80D to the Mirrorless Canon EOS R6 mk2, I love the 80D as I have gotten some of my best tack sharp photos from it, I carry it around as my back up camera. I have been using the R6 mk exclusively for almost a year now and I am still waiting on that "WAW" tack sharp effect, now don't get me wrong, the eye tracking and the optional electronic shutter speed are great features as I do more wildlife photography, but I maybe it will surprise me soon.....waiting.
Thanks for sharing 👍
As a wildlife and portrait photographer using the 90D, I'm interested in your experience with the R6mkII. What lenses do you use and what is your experience with crop factor and noise compared to the 80D?
@@thierryhoornaert9950 Hey, I use a Sigma 150-600mm with both 80D and the Canon R6mk2, thing is, I have to use an sigma adapter with theR6 Mk2, to me the crop has never been crop a big thing, I can do it in post processing, and as for the noise, I shoot in raw, manual and auto ISO with both cameras, the 80D tends to have a bit more noise. But all in all, I still love the 80D as a back-up. Hope that helps.
Very informative video on the Canon mirrorless camera R series. I initially got into photography with the Canon M50, a crop sensor camera. It is an excellent camera and with some basic prime lenses, did an awesome job. I have now upgraded to the fullframe R8, which again is excellent. I love the compact, lightweight character of the R8. It is a great choice for a hobby photographer like myself.
Glad it was helpful!
I want to learn photography and I decided to go with the canon r50. Did I make a good choice?
Yes, good choice
I jumped to mirrorless from the 60D to the RP...which I think is still worth mentioning...
How about the RP is that a good camera too or no
You give excellent advice. This is the second video of "The School of Photography" that I have watched on RUclips and both broke things down into understandable terms and explained the new terms for a beginner like me. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
I find the higher end R cameras too expensive and the R7 has kind of been killed off by the OM1 and Lumix G9 so hopefully they will release an R7ii
Very helpful video, thanks.
What about just the R?
It's currently discontinued
I wish you had posted this a couple of months ago 😂, I did end up buying the R7 and I really love it, I bought a ef adapter for it, I bought 50 f1.8 stm used and just bought a 24-105 L series used, the L series lens really made the pictures wake up to another level with this camera.
Great video to watch for a person like me looking at buying a new R series Canon Camera.
Thanks 😊 🙏
How much R7 you buy?
No regrets?
What's your opinion on the RP? I'm in my last year of college and was told about this camera. I'm curious to find out more
Hi Marc thank you for producing this excellent video, so concise and informative considering the wide selection of cameras being reviewed. However, I think you may have omitted 1 camera the Full Frame EOS RP @ £800-£1000. This camera is 6 years old now (2024) and lacks many of the advanced features found in the R7, R8, R6 mk ii, or R5 (IBIS, Animal/Vehicle Tracking, high FPS, and 4K @ 60fps). It possibly would equate to the R50/R100 (APS-c) in the Full Frame format, as the entry level camera.
My pleasure Michael. I didn't include that camera as the R and RP have now been discontinued. Please check but I believe that is the case.
Hi Marc, thank you for your reply. Yes the EOS R has been discontinued, I purchased one just before it was last year. However, the RP is still being manufactured, even though the R8 is its spiritual successor. I went with EOS R over the R6 mk ii; because the R has the 5D mk iv sensor (30.2 MP), and the top LCD which I frequently use.
Great overview of the different models.
Have the R7 on order to replace a worn out 7D mk ii. Most of my photography is aircraft, so from people I know who have made the switch to mirrorless, they have the R7.
This is exactly what I use my camera for mostly. How has it done so far?
@@mustang5132 I am very happy with it. I am liking that it’s lighter than the old DSLR setup.
@@Ryanhothersall Thanks for the response! did you do any airshows with it? If so, how well was the autofocus tracking while quickly panning for shots? And do you have any issues with low light shots? I heard you can get banding sometimes
@@mustang5132 For photos at the airport, autofocus is good. Haven't been to an airshow with it yet.
@@Ryanhothersall you should definitely give it a go! It’s currently airshow season so there’s probably something cool near where you are 👌🏼
I have a Canon 90D. Should I move to Mirrorless? Why would it be better? I do know I need to move to a full frame but "they" scared me when they said that the lens would cost so much. However, I can use the adapter, right? Does it affect the quality? I can't afford new lenses. The other scary part was the processing of the full frame. How much memory, processing set up does one need? I guess I had better take the course!
Thank you for this breakdown of Canon's current mirrorless camera lineup. I own a Canon T7i I bought about 5 years ago as my first DSLR camera. I started out with a Minolta camera back in the old film day. I have learned a lot with the T7i and there is a lot more I could learn from it but I am ready to move up into a full frame camera. I am a hobbyist and don't need a pro level camera but I do want something that I can stay with for some years to come. I mostly shoot wildlife and I want to start doing night photography. I have decided to go for the Canon 6DMkii when I am ready. Thanks again!
In your opinion, what Canon camera would you recommend for a smaller streamer that's affordable & reasonable? I'm asking because I've never had one, and I really do look forward into getting one in the near future one day, and I would really to invest into something that's reasonable for my situation!?
I have a R6 mk ii. Its brilliant. Why do I have the R6 ii? Because I can't afford a R3... It also shoot faster than the R3 and it has two SD card slots.
Correction: the R6ii does have 2 SD card slots, not a CF Express + SD as mentioned in this video.
Just what I needed. Now I have to look at lens prices. Does the crop sensor have a good choice of lenses?
crop sensor R7 etc have 2 RF-S lenses LOL...pretty pathetic. And with Canon blocking 3rd party lens manufacturers, you're kind of hobbled. You can adapt older EF glass via the EF-RF adaptor, including EF-S APS-C lenses and that is the way to go.
However, if you are starting out, I wouldn't touch Canon. If you really want a cropped camera, look at the Sony A6700, it's pretty comparable to the R7. Or, waiting for Nikon to release their Z6III and Z7III, although they are not crop sensors. Hopefully Nikon brings out a crop sensor body and shows Canon and Sony how it's done.
I did exactly what you described in 2014 except I also looked up the Nikon flagship image quality camera D810
Love the video! Your old mistake was saying the r6 has one CF card slot and one SD. The r6 has two sd card slots (:
Cannot justify paying UK prices when I can wait until I’m in the US and save a disgusting amount of money
You missed the canon RP which I have… it’s a great all-rounder .. and the canon R.. Great information as usual..!! Cheers.. West Ham? We play your lot tomorrow so can’t wish you luck unfortunately.. COYBs!!
Those two models are discontinued John. COYI 😁
Yes these two models are discontinued, but still pack a punch and can be found for a fraction of the cost of the original MSRP second hand.
Although I like professional photographers to share their opinions. I started to notice that it's best to listen to your bank account first lol and then your senses of how am I using the camera for and then, upgrade to a new camera. It all comes to "what you are using it for?" "Your budget" and "YOUR SKILLS" every camera in 2024 will give you a fantastic shot just learn your camera and get good lens. Btw I loved your photography course.
You really helped me, been stuck in thoughts
You're welcome 😊 🙏
thanks a lot , any good recommendations if want to buy a second hand R7 or R5 if price is right ;)? thanks
I went from the original 6D to the R8. The battery is definitely a downgrade but I understand why they did it. No big deal as I can just buy a few more. I bought it over the R6 II because of the price. The money I saved allowed me to buy 2 more Contax Zeiss lenses. No IBIS is no problem. Mirrorless makes using my old Zeiss lenses a dream. The R8 will definitely overheat if you are shooting video for more than 15 minutes in 4K. It'll do in a pinch.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Impressive video. I was confused which R series should I buy. Now it's so clear for me. Big thanks...
Glad I could help 👍
I could watch this guy explain pencils and pens.
Thanks 🙏
Right!
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Love my R5 and wouldn’t have any other!
Great video. I am wanting to make the transition from APS-C to Full-Frame and would like to do it from DSLR (Canon 90d) to Mirrorless. You provide very informative information as it relates to each model, which helps narrow the field. It's a no brainer for me to focus in on the R6 and maybe the R8. I absolutely appreciate the time you afforded to put this video together to make hobbyist like myself smarter when it comes to checking the right boxes before making a final decision. Keep those great videos coming, thank you.
You're welcome, glad it helped 😊
What are you shooting?
Macro and landscape with an interest in street photography@@MindzEyz
What did you decide on? I'm on the fence as well to upgrade from my 80d. Barley looking into the market to see what fits well
Very informative , thank you for this video!
My pleasure!
I bought my R50 not more than 2 weeks ago. I do recommend the R50 if you are just starting out and you have a bit more money to spend.
I do however advise that you get a decent lens as the kit lens has a terrible but good for beginners aperture. Dont be scared to get used lenses.
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I need a lens recommendation for the R50, I do sunset, sunrise, portraits and landscape photography. I need something that can give me all of these without emptying my bank account😆
I have this camera with the kit lenses.
I also bought the rf 35mm 1.8 macro lense.
I love it check it out if you can
Would you recommend R50 for beginners? Or M50?
Both are good 👍
I start to learn photography almost 1.5 decade ago (from EOS 650D, the year when the touchscreen monitor was innovated), then 70D, M50, and now R8.
TBH, IBIS is not the most important factor for me since I rarely take vlogs, but I prefer lighter body over a bulky body (I can withstand at most 700g).
Though R6 mark II is a fantastic camera, the steep price steers me away to R8 when it was released a year ago, and I had to sell all my APS-C lenses.
Rough decision but I know I am ready to step into the full frame photography, and 4K 60fps without cropping (sampled from 6K) is also brillant.
What a great video , I would like to buy the r8 but now I want the r5 because it has the ibis, or what do you recommend? I want a camera for sport
My question is I’m wanting to learn photography and I’m still unsure which one to go for .. I’m on a limited budget but also would like to sign up for your courses ( beginner) and would the basic R100 be enough? I don’t want to outgrow the camera too quick ..
Originally wanted a full frame but then thought about the gear and weight to carry around… so thought about the R7 but still pricey for when your learning!
Hi Tanya, both will be fine for learning but if you have the budget go for the R7. You can learn more here www.theschoolofphotography.com/courses/beginners-photography-course
Thanks yes I think I will go for the R7 tbh I had a look at one today
Thank you for such a well detailed and incredible video of explaining them all, I started photography 10 years ago as a student in collage and still do photography as a second job. I started with a Canon 30D and went onto the 5D range hence why I'm leaning towards the EOS R5 but I also like the R6 due to the budgeting pricing and its specs. My only thing is I want a camera that I can use for the next 3-5 years for personal and professional work. All details you included from the megapixels to the best for each photography and video type. As a Sports and Portrait shooter I think the R6 would be my ideal purchase.
I have the R8
It’s a quirky little beast
I bought the original EOS R when it came out and still use it almost daily with Dragonframe for stop motion work. I mostly like it but feel like Canon skimped on some of the features that it put in the R numbered models. I wonder why no EOS R mark II? At least it is full frame! It is definitely an odd one out in your lineup. (Not even in it, lol!)
Love this summary - thank you!
You are so welcome!
WOW....wish to have EOS R50...actually i save money to buy EOS R50 and planning to buy it , however on Feb2024 my son diagnosed Synovial sarcoma cancer therefore the plan is cancelled so soon i can buy it.😘😘😘 and soon to study photography..
I managed to grab a r50 for 558 usd only catch is that the box was open, but all the bags, manuals, and everything was there including kit lens
I bought the RP with 24-240 a couple of years ago. My main 'go to'. Since added the R50 with 100-400 for extra reach. My rarely used.
Advantages
1. Both are FF lenses - meaning swapable with each other.
2. Both lenses are definitely value for money and competitive with Tamron & Sigma (Not yet allowed to do Canon R series mounts. When compared to other mirrorless mounts.) Great reviews.
3. IQ is far better than usual zooms, better than kit supplied lenses and better than average/cheap primes.
4. Both cameras do in camera lens corrections.
5. Batteries are the same. So I have two plus a spare. Don't need 4 batteries and two chargers. I've swapped to one USB A charger with two bays and charge progress lights. (less travelling weight)
6. No swapping lenses in adverse conditions or missing a grab shot.
7. Back up body should a body or lens fail. Never happened but you never know. Dropped my 600D + lens twice onto hard footpath and they lived! Third time maybe I won't be so lucky.
8. Effective range from 24 to 640!
I don't do enough to justify dearer equipment.
Been using zooms for 40 years. Love them. Lots of advantages versus a loss in IQ hardly anyone notices. Regardless, that IQ gap is narrowing fast.
what about the canon M6 Mark 2 and M50 Mark 2 ???.....the M mount don't get no love lol I have a M6 Mark 2 for about 3 years now :) !!! lovely video...I have my eyes on the R8 next.....am more into videos around my RUclips channel :) !!!
Great video folks 👍 ❤️
Thanks so much
I have an M50 MK2 now, but the autofocus sucks so hard... if i am on the race track, it constantly jumps..
For example, i shoot 5pics with the right focus,with the 6th one it can jump completely out of focus because he desided to put the AF on a curb or commercial board.
Its extremely annoying that it doesnt lock on the target.
So i am thinking on the R5 now
Price is the most important thing for my mirrorless perches. I'm looking for used. I will buy 2 identical bodies to use with two lenses,: one very wide and one very long. I don't need much video stuff. These are items that wil do European travel with me. I need serious low light, good image stabilization and low wieght Advice?
There is no excuse for a camera not having IBIS in 2024. Entry level Pentax's had it in the 2000s.
CrippleHammer baby! Canon LOVES their CrippleHammer. Worst camera manufacturer for this.
Please what about the Canon EOS R, you didn't talk about it
Thank you very much for the Canon RF cameras explanation. Very helpful.
No worries!
Still not ready for mirrorless cameras, like and use DSLR cameras which a throw back when I started when there was only film cameras around. Seriously thinking of upgrading to Canon 5Ds r so I can have large quality prints. However I did like the video and explaining each camera.
I have two D/SLRs, one a is a 1DX ii and also have a R6 ii. The 1DX ii feels ancient in comparison to the R6 ii. Its still very good obviously and I love it, but its definitely a noticeable backwards step. Once you've used a R camera for a while, its hard to go back to D/SLR (for me anyway).
Thank you. The 5Ds is still a bloody good camera 👍
Great video and what a great range of Canon cameras!
I have the R6 which I took on holiday with the 24-105 F4 USM but found it too cumbersome. I was wondering if anyone has used of the cheaper Canon’s with maybe the 24-240 lens for travel photography. Thanks
Thanks for sharing 👍
such a great video, thanks. Those UK prices are bad (even worse than Australia), but I guess your VAT is higher than our 10% GST!?
Thanks Scott. Yes, we have 20% VAT in the UK
Theres a reason UK is known as 'rip-off Britain'.