the problem in the R5 at weddings isnt if it overheats at 4k line skipped. Its that after you film a wedding ceremony at soft 4k in a church for an hour. first, you need to restart every 30min, second, after the ceremony is over, you dont have 4k60/120 for the confetti as they walk out and lastly, no backup/dual card recording. Doesn't matter how long you can record 4k "normal" if you cant shoot 10 seconds of 4k60 during the confetti after shooting 4k normal during a ceremony
@@aussie8114 video cameras arent suitable for my style of wedding videography ( i require up to 4 camera rolling, light setups for gimbals , tight prep rooms, etc). Also the R5 doesnt do dual card record.
Tony, thanks you for the awesome and very balanced review of the 3 systems. I am an R5 owner and could not be happier with the Camera because it meets MY needs. I will be adding an R6 because again it meets MY needs. The Sony is amazing and anyone should be excited to own it but for me and my Canon glass "investment" it does not make sense. Let's all hope that Canon, Sony, Nikon and all the rest keep upping the ante so we all benefit.
bro those canon colors are amazing. thats like the main selling point for me... im trying to decide if i want that canon look or if i want that sharpness and wiggle room for more post adjustments... im shooting pics and photos. its between R6 and A7s3
I am a longterm canon user until 2018 i bought my first sony camera which is sony a73, recently i just bought sony a7s3 which a whole new level. I have been using these camera for my corporate video, event shooting and it never fail me.
Nice job, but, if you do it all yourself, as I do, you want to record good audio in camera. The Sony doesn't just connect the mic through a hot shoe it (according to Sony), can receive 2x stereo lines through the XLR K3M. But no one has demonstrated that yet!
Good review of the camera capabilities, Tony. I’d love to see a part 2 review where compare the edit ability based on Codecs, 10-bit v 8-bit, file sizes etc - preferably on both Premiere and Fingal Cut Pro. As an aside,I don’t think greater contrast is a plus. Since the old school days of the Canon 5D Mark II, we;ve been reducing the contrast in the cameras settings so we have more to play with in post. Unless you’re shooting raw, stretching out the DR in your NLE can lead to artefacts. the positive is that I think the DR of modern cameras mitigates this somewhat.
It's a terrible waste of cameras like these to just use them for vlogging. The R5 and a7s III are really cinematic tools, and the R6 is not far behind. If you just want to vlog, there are more affordable and suitable cameras available, especially with crop sensors.
I don't understand why all you RUclips reviewers keep saying the R system doesn't have a large lens selection? Yes there are few RF lenses right now but every singe EF lens ever made works as a native lens on the RF mount. . . . sooooo ya there are hundreds of lenses for the mirrorless RF system. Even EF-S lenses work like native glass on the RF system.
77dris no way you’re “seeing” less dynamic range it’s out of the body you don’t know how far that footage can go. Color is highly subjective and I’m fine with that but to me the Sony is easy to grade out, canon looks okay. It’s just personal comfort zone imo.
There are a ton of comments of here already so I apologize if it’s already been mentioned , but Canon does have an RF 15-35 F2.8L Tony as native glass - I know , I use it with my R and R5 . No native 24mm, but the inexpensive RF35 is fantastic - this lens doesn’t get enough love for how great it is and the price point . I looks like a micro HDMI compared to the RF 50 1.2 , but it’s so affordable , light-weight and does a great job . I tried the A7RIII for a year and didn’t come to like it ( much like Chelsea’s video ) as I wanted to give it a chance , so I sold my Sony gear and stayed with my Canon stuff . I’m a photographer first , but so a lot of my own family or church video work . For 2 hours , using an external recorder or output to an external hard drive works great .
From your wishlist: Full Frame, Full Width 4K, Flippy Screen, Phase Detect AF = C700 FF, Sony FX9, Sony A7Siii... But if you don't care about changing the lens or full frame, the Sony FDR-AX700 gave you all the rest of the list with fixed lens and smaller sensor a very long time ago (including built in ND filters)
@@MikedieONE Sony IBIS+OSS doesn't work very well to be honest, it's better to turn off OSS and just have EIS+IBIS. That said, Sony's (Latest) stabilization is still a bit jerky (not a deal breaker) but it doesn't wobble and I find it very organic, functional and pleasing to watch, compared to Panasonic or Canon.
MikedieONE To parrot that other guy above me, yeah Sony’s OSS + IBIS blows. Other camera companies dont really have that problem. Not sure if Sony will focus on making it better, at least the IBIS is good enough with active stab tho
What a great video. I would just add a note at the top of the description that Canon launched a great $179 RF 50mm f1.8 lens in November 2020 just a few months after you published this. Now there is no need to adapt the nifty fifty. Oh, and it was probably added later but now you can record video in both SD cards.
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR TONY: Tony, GREAT review, and very thorough. But I'm going to ask you about a few things you didn't touch on that are important to some of us. Here they are: 1. How good is the APS-C mode on the Sony? 2. How good is the Sony Stab. with 3rd party, non-electronic lenses? I DO love shooting video fully manual---and find focus by wire lenses IMPOSSIBLE to use.. Finally, let me say NONE of the reviewers EVER cover the two issues I just posed---yet, there are thousands of us who love shooting fully manual lenses, and love shooting hand held, while using BOTH full frame and APS-C modes. Why are we constantly TOTALLY neglected? Can't you just give those of us who PREFECT shooting mirrorless this way just a few moments of testing and commentary on the results? Oh yes, Hey from Texas.
I guess that depends on what other bodies cost. If you live in a “free” society, you could try to get your government to drop tariffs/taxes to bring the cost of foreign goods down.
Have any friends in the US that would buy it for you and ship it to you? They could open it - take one picture and then you would be importing used camera equipment.. maybe cheaper, but check the laws so you don't get into hot water 👍
It wasn’t mentioned but I still can’t understand why ALL-I was left out of the R6. Since that’s only a firmware thing, it makes you wonder where their heads are at over at Canon HQ. 🤷♂️
Their heads are in their wallets, only concerned about making their clients buy the next most expensive device they put out, one crippleling at a time.
It’s so dumb isn’t TheElocto?! Or the opposite and buy a less expensive camera like the R. Or even better, an entirely different brand, like the Sony a7siii....😱
I bought the r6 and I am very happy. I don't care about hdmi port. I stuck a rode mic on top and works great. Shoots great 4k 60 and that's more than what I need. Easy menu. Beautiful photos. Great stabilization. Canon is also introducing more and more rf glass. Priced at 2500 usd. Can't justify paying more for anything else. By the way, overheating is not an issue for most of us. How many people actually shoot interviews? And more than 30 minutes? Not many.
Why are you recommending the R6 as a good hybrid camera, when using it as a stills camera for any length of time reduces the video record time to barely usable amounts? Until they update the firmeware for the R6, it doesn't seem like a good hybrid option from what I've heard. Tony, maybe you could do some tests on that and confirm?
If recording golf videos which would you recommend? Can use lapel wireless or ideally on camera mic. Prefer the cheaper canon for cost, but need the right set up as waste so much time things failing.
What about Sigma? I know you only compared native...but Sigma should be mentioned as their lenses are far better in color/contrast than Sony native in my opinion.
You don‘t need to use a Sony lens for your video work. There are fast lens alternatives for the Sony system like Sigma or Tamron too. And Canon ??????? What are the alternatives for the RF system natively????
Thanks Tony and Chelsea for the video. I am seriously considering the r6. This is my conundrum: I have a budget of $3,000 max including a kit lens. I want a hybrid camera for my A camera which can accommodate my work flow consisting in 40% photos and 60% videos. My videos are rarely more than 10 minutes and never more than 20 minutes. Autofocus has to be utterly dependable as I am a one man show. A flip screen is important to me as I like to be able to check myself as I am filming. R6 seems to check all the box except for all the reviews saying it is a photographers camera. I would really appreciate your input. Best.
Tony, I'm going to buy a Canon EOS R6 but I'm wondering which wide-angle lens to buy. Canon is GREAT but the RFs are expensive. Does Sigma have a comparable one? And how about that collapsible lens hood that KUVRD is offering? Have you seen it? What do you think? They also have an add-on that promises to improve photos IN THE CAMERA. I'm considering both.
Note that the Sony A7S III it will accept 2 channels of stereo, four lines. Sony wants you to use the XLR K7M adapter for audio. I believe in your video you have a Sony SMADP3D Multi-Interface Shoe Adapter and a URX-P03D 2-Channel Portable Receiver. I will look to using splitters to get 4 lines of basic audio from lav mics into the camera.
I love the low light performance when filming at 30 frames per second. Not sure how well the low light performance is at 60 frames per second, I,m curious to give it a try .
Can't help but feel like this test translates to 'tractor vs ferrari for pulling plows'. The Sony is a specialised video camera, the Canon is a stills camera with some video features tacked on. Shouldn't even be a test-worthy question, just like nobody would ask which of the two cameras to buy for making big landscape prints.
I think that's the pragmatic, fact-driven takeaway most pros can/would/do reach quite quickly. The problem is that Canon hyped the crap out of the 8K video and hybrid shooting capabilities, which clearly fall short of the mark due to the overheating. In essence, they're the ones that suggested their sports car would be great for plowing, and so the egg's on their collective face now that the evidence is out there.
loved the comparison. Just got my R6 on thursday and I feel I made the right decision. The website you recommend has great rates to sell my old gear. THANKS!!
In that backlit scene, they looked close with an edge to the Canon R5 over the Sony for range and colour. FroKnowsPhoto compared dynamic range of the A7SIII and R5 in a harsh afternoon sun and when graded in real world, they were about the same (though the R5 was much sharper). This was Slog3 to Clog comparison. With 8K Raw, the R5 would probably win. For photos, the R5 has the most dynamic range of any full frame camera (photons to photos . net has detailed reviews). When it comes to noise in low light for photos, Tony stated the R5 wins. For video, the A7SIII and R6 would probably be the best
@@77dris r5 and r6 cannot beat sony dynamic range for sure, it has more usable dynamic range stops tho and r6 for video thats really not a big deal for me better to go with Fuji tho at that price range but people cannot stop defending bad reliability cameras like r5 or r6. I know you might use canon but in dynamic range r5 cannot beat A7siii for sure
I think the best camera for wedding video would be the Sony, you can backup your data with the dual card recording, it doesn’t overheat in any mode, you can switch cards without stop recording and connect a V mount battery for unlimited power, no brainer
If I were only shooting video, I think the A7SIII is the best tool for the job. Of course, if you're only shooting video, you'd then need to ask yourself if a hybrid body is even the right choice to begin with... A cine camera, even a BMPCC 4k or 6k, might be a superior choice. For vlogging, I think the A7SIII is kind of overkill. Maybe if you vlog and do pro video work as well it would be a good choice. Honestly the R5 is the only professional level hybrid here. That means it can shoot stills that you could use for any commercial purpose, weddings, etc., AND it shoots professional quality video. The R6 is pretty much in the same category although some would argue that 20MP isn't enough for professional stills going into 2021. The A7SIII cannot shoot stills at a high enough resolution to be considered a professional stills camera. Some clients won't even hire you if you're only shooting 12MP.
You forgot that A7s3 will fillup 1 card than automatically switch to the other card ALSO YOU CAN HOT SWAP THE FULL CARD with an empty WHILE STILL RECORDING TO THE OTHER CARD , NO NEED TO TURN OFF THE RECORDING
@@TonyAndChelsea It WAS your fault, as you clearly admitted - but that said - there are 2 categories - 1. Those it has happened to and they admit it. and 2. Those it has happened to and they deny it. hehe
And yet, the best cinema cameras in the world like the Reds don't shoot redundant. As for photos, I've shot as a pro for 15 years, sometimes shooting 10k photos in a day, using the 1D3 which has dual slots... but I never used redundancy (too much of a hassle) and even used bargain CF/SD cards. Never had a single card failure in all that time. Does it happen? Of course! Is dual cards a necessity? Nope.
Failure is always an option. Getting lost is one thing, then there’s having the write protect switch fall off SD cards frustration. Wires breaking inside the mic (I’m looking at you, Rode Video Micro) is a fun surprise. Batteries losing their charge because you left them in a cold car overnight, or suddenly discovering that one leaked inside a light and not having a way to clean it. Or the joy of someone at an event knocking a lens out of your hand when switching them, the list goes on and on.. I just expect at least one minor disaster per shoot these days.
Great review, man! Very informative and concise in the areas that matter most to me. Very helpful in pondering what I want to do with upgrading my EOS-R.
The Sony is the superior video tool, despite the R5 having the superior top end IQ. The Sony isn’t a real stills camera by today’s standards. BY TODAYS STANDARDS; before some old timer comes in and prattles on about how he used to shoot prints with an 8MP sensor in 2002. Nobody cares that 12 MP used to cut it for stills, it doesn’t come close to cutting it today.
That said, I think that 12MP is more than enough if all your pictures ends up on social media (i.e you never print/ no magazine). So if you need/want the ultimate camera for vlogging and you also want to take professional pictures for your social media/thumbnail then the A7Siii is a really good hybrid.
@@JetBen555 It depends. The notion that everyone is just fine using 12MP for social media posts really applies to the aggregate (the common users). The vast majority of "influencers" are posting stuff made with professional tools that allow them to work easily in post to create what they want to... these people are not using 12MP cameras, nor will they, because it would be an incredible limitation. Yes, for certain things it'd be ok... but not in general, for that level of content creation.
12 megapixels is fine for social media. Instagram's max res is 1.5 megapixels while facebook it's like 4 megapixels. You have no idea how much detail I throw out when I convert my 61 mp a7riv images down to IG quality. it makes me CRY.
Exceptionally done! It's odd when the final decision was made a few days ago, but the Sony mic and Hotshoe combo was what sold me on my new a7S III...and you discussed that perfectly to help confirm the home run on this camera!
One thing nobody talks about and maybe this is on me for not knowing but accessing faster video modes like 4k60p or 1080 120p on the r6 mean you need a fast SD card. Just a heads up for others! Mine won't show the option currently!
The R5 is the best for stills, and the R6 probably the best all-rounder. The advantage I see with Sony is a two body set up where the A7S3 excels at video, and then another body like the A7(R)3 for stills. Not cheap of course, but for a pro I reckon this would take out any 'guess work'.
Great instructional video as always. The technical quality of your videos is amazing, mostly your video compression, you guys should throw a video on this matter. Thanks!
I like Tony’s RUclips reviews. But for Vlogger’s and video shooters the cheaper price of the R6 compared to the A7S3 is irrelevant if it becomes unuseable after 30 minutes of vlogging or filming your child’s soccer game.
Great vid. However. A favour to ask. Next time, would you mind not putting a camera so terrifyingly close to the edge of the table, especially with its strap hanging down. My OCD went nuts. Thanks. 😬
Good camera but completely unrelated to his comparison. He's comparing prosumer $3000+ fullframe cameras that could all shoot 10 bit. The z50 is an entry level camera 😂😂
Great review, I love KEH, if you don't mind getting half of the used value for your gear, the simplistity of selling may be worth cutting your monies in half. It may work for some. They do have great used gear. Nice review!
I am a hybrid shooter for me the R5 is best, that is for me. I'm good with the 4k standard and looking forward to my copy whenever they send it to me.....still waiting lol. Great information, thanks allot T&C!!
I would NEVER take a "Hybrid" camera to a wedding that even had a hint of possible overheating.. Oh my hat.. You may now kiss the bride.. . you.. Uh, can you do that again in 15 mins. Took too many photos of you walking down the isle. Need 10 mins before we get the kiss on video..
An R1 is definitely coming, but probably not for a couple of years... I bet they release it for the next Olympics, probably 20-24 megapixels and 30 FPS stills.
I thought that r6s continuous autofocus was flawless but his statement that it is jumpy and sometimes inaccurate,makes me wonder if someone can trust it for a serious video work
What about the dedicated switch from stills to video like on the Nikons? Can you set your exact settings in video and still mode and just flip a switch with the settings already ready? If not, how is that better. If it was a Nikon camera with so much flaws you will flat out say DON’T BUY IT... R5 is like having a powerful expensive car, that has to pull over every few miles to cool down.
with the canons, gordon laing said if you turn off IS using the lens switch, it switches off IBIS. he said you can either have both or none. so curious what you did with your 16mm walking test where you said you used Canons IBIS only?
❤️ I love that I was able to watch this on my 4K 21:9 aspect ratio smartphone called Sony Xperia 1. Amazing video to See in UHD. Great formating with text and frame work. Very informative If you say you are going to be rocking the new A7SIII then you should look into the Xperia Pro for work flow purposes
@@77dris it's not crippled, for 4k video recording 12MP is more than you need for 4k resolution(3840 × 2160 = 8.3MP), and less MP mean better low light performance. And the A7SIII is a video focus camera.
Nicolas Letellier the only problem with the A7 is that it also overheats as recent tests showed. And it does so (outdoor) even faster then the R5 which was criticized for this behavior :/
We have issues with Dust on the sensor of the Sony Cameras we use in production. We watched your videos on cleaning and have to replace our low pass filters on Sony cameras. We do not have dust spot issues with Canon or GH5 series cameras and want to know your experience. It is not really usable in the field to have Sony cameras with dust all the time showing in post. We are careful changing lenses but work in the city and there must be something bad with our air or something cause they always show up. Ideas?
Wait what? The r5 and r6 can't write video on both cards at the same time?? Is that confirmed? If so that's a big minus in my book :( especially if you are used to using a7III for video that can do that. For weddings that is a huge benefit.
@Todd Stoilov Confirmed. Part of it has to do with the fact that the SD card is just so much slower; you’d have to wait until they go to dual CFexpress, or introduce firmware that limits dual recording to specific outputs (can’t do the 8k to an SD).
@@pgsanta looks like the s3 can though. I guess its the 8k but they still could have made the 4k write on both... plus the r6 doesn't do 8k at all and still can't write in both.
@@TheNanofiber Yeah, it's def. a significant advantage to the Sony. I think they could work out dual recording for certain modes (probably not 4kHQ since it's just downsampled 8k) via firmware, and they should for wedding peeps.
Just called my local camera shop, B & H and Adorama. They had the camera. I asked if the camera came with the adapter ring in the box. "No, it is not included in the box OR the price. Another $200. All said that they had now idea when the ring would be in. Might be a great body, but won't prove it by me I guess.
Just watched the first few side by sides and wow. The Sony looks really flat and yellowish while the Canon separates things way better from the background (not Bokeh, but how 3D things look). But to be fair, the Sony seems to provide more leeway because it's a less finished image. This might be bad for most quick-publish people, but also allow for heavier grades or different directions.
Tony, great review, thanks! Question, I have been a Nikon shooter for 30 years... About a year ago I started shoot some video with my D4s, D800 & 810 for my small channel and for some travel documentary stuff. As I have found out and per your comments regarding Nikon falling short in many ways regarding video, I can"t agree more, especially in the auto focus department, HORRIBLE!!! I am seriously considering jumping ship but, I have "a lot" of Nikon glass $$$$$. My head is absolutely spinning on what DSLR or mirrorless camera to buy??? I thought I had my mind made up on the Canon R6 but hearing about the over heating issue is bothersome to say the least... Seeing as I am just getting into this arena, I also don't want to drop 3K plus on the R5 or Sony A7sIII. ANY suggestions would help please??? Does Cannon and Sony make adaptors for Nikon glass? Is this defeating the purpose? I have watched many reviews and they are all over the map which why my head is spinning on this! Help please sir, I trust your knowledge, experience and candor with your reviews... Thank you very much and have a Merry Christmas!
Been waiting for this review. Just turned 10:50pm here in London. Got my dinner with me, headphones on, let’s go!! Btw I preordered the A7SIII so I’m hoping it comes out on top 🙂
Hi Tony, great review! Is the Sony URX-P03D receiver working good on the A7sIII? on the older alpha bodies there was no way to disable the auto gain (The FS series worked fine).
I had to update my lens firmware before the R6 stabilisation worked properly. Before the lens update the stabilisation was a bit off. Once updated, smoother than anything I've seen, even in bumpy situations like walking or being in a car. The firmware did make mention of this in its literature however and it is a Canon RF lens. Not sure about other brands.
8:23 Canon doesn't offer an RF 24mm prime, but does have a native RF 15-35mm IS lens available. You'd only have to adapt an R series camera for a 24mm prime. The RF 15-35mm lens is also image stabilized and constant f/2.8 aperture, a combination E-mount currently lacks. It is really expensive though :)
Filmmaker Parker Wallbeck showed that the basic 4K on the R5 is still sharper than the best mode on the A7SIII. And the R5's HQ mode was FAR sharper than the A7SIII and 1DXIII (the A7SIII had the worst 4k out of all of them)... and he used native glass too.
Hi Cap'n Canon. Nobody cares about magnifying a video 400% to see which one is a tiny bit sharper. Sharpening can always be adjusted in post. We are looking at the overall image and usability of the camera. This is something that you 'might not' understand if you aren't regularly working artist who answers to your clients. They don't care about that hair-splitting pixel peeping bullsh*t. They just don't want your camera to stop working after 30min or an hour. The superior dynamic range of the Sony has a MUCH larger effect on the look and feel of the image. Reliable 4k60/120, and mind blowing 1080p 240 has a much larger impact on a client shoot, and is not a gimmick like 8k. What if your SD card or expensive-ass CF card gets corrupted during your R5 shoot? The a7siii writes to up to 3 different sources at once. I could go on and on about the pros of Sony vs the cons of Canon, but the INTERNET has already done that for me. Keep commenting. Maybe you actually put a dent in the bad Canon press. Good luck
We also did a side by side video test and those weren't my findings. The R6 had the best overall IQ, but also, we found people couldn't distinguish the difference in a blind test of 1,900 people.
Then it would not be as good as a camera for video. Take a look at all the pro cinemas cameras and all of them have what would be considered low mp counts by todays camera standards. You only need a high mp counts if you plan on printing large photos, ads, etc.
I don’t shoot video much. The R5 is great for photos, it absolutely is pathetic for video. I was shooting some HQ video yesterday. Outside Air temp was 83 degrees. After shooting for 20 minutes off and on the camera shutdown with Overheating errors. Sorry, for $3800 that is unacceptable. Never had a problem on the Sony A7S3. Sony has way more picture profiles and you can choose 4:2:2 color space. If your not using log on the Canon your using 4:2:0. Try grading in that format.
The intro could be summed up like this: "All I want is the perfect camera..."
whoaahaha just the same thoughtd overhere :)
Tony and Kasey have even come to the same conclusion.
the problem in the R5 at weddings isnt if it overheats at 4k line skipped. Its that after you film a wedding ceremony at soft 4k in a church for an hour. first, you need to restart every 30min, second, after the ceremony is over, you dont have 4k60/120 for the confetti as they walk out and lastly, no backup/dual card recording.
Doesn't matter how long you can record 4k "normal" if you cant shoot 10 seconds of 4k60 during the confetti after shooting 4k normal during a ceremony
Buy a video camera if you’re a wedding photographer that also provides video.
yeah, good point, the 30 minute time limit is a real pain and a dealbreaker for unmanned cameras.
@@aussie8114 video cameras arent suitable for my style of wedding videography ( i require up to 4 camera rolling, light setups for gimbals , tight prep rooms, etc).
Also the R5 doesnt do dual card record.
@@cbflazaro How are you managing to do weddings then? Use your existing rigs.
@@cbflazaroWhat do you use now?
Tony, thanks you for the awesome and very balanced review of the 3 systems.
I am an R5 owner and could not be happier with the Camera because it meets MY needs. I will be adding an R6 because again it meets MY needs. The Sony is amazing and anyone should be excited to own it but for me and my Canon glass "investment" it does not make sense. Let's all hope that Canon, Sony, Nikon and all the rest keep upping the ante so we all benefit.
bro those canon colors are amazing. thats like the main selling point for me... im trying to decide if i want that canon look or if i want that sharpness and wiggle room for more post adjustments... im shooting pics and photos. its between R6 and A7s3
Still liking it ?
I find it ridiculous when other tubers recommend full frame, saying it is the only way, but stop down every lens so that it looks like a smartphone.
@SwitchRich why recommend fast expensive glass if you aren't going to use it.
I am a longterm canon user until 2018 i bought my first sony camera which is sony a73, recently i just bought sony a7s3 which a whole new level. I have been using these camera for my corporate video, event shooting and it never fail me.
Nice job, but, if you do it all yourself, as I do, you want to record good audio in camera. The Sony doesn't just connect the mic through a hot shoe it (according to Sony), can receive 2x stereo lines through the XLR K3M. But no one has demonstrated that yet!
Good review of the camera capabilities, Tony. I’d love to see a part 2 review where compare the edit ability based on Codecs, 10-bit v 8-bit, file sizes etc - preferably on both Premiere and Fingal Cut Pro. As an aside,I don’t think greater contrast is a plus. Since the old school days of the Canon 5D Mark II, we;ve been reducing the contrast in the cameras settings so we have more to play with in post. Unless you’re shooting raw, stretching out the DR in your NLE can lead to artefacts. the positive is that I think the DR of modern cameras mitigates this somewhat.
A7SIII for video. King of Low Light as usual for video.
That's the conclusion, yep. 12MP after all.
It's a terrible waste of cameras like these to just use them for vlogging. The R5 and a7s III are really cinematic tools, and the R6 is not far behind.
If you just want to vlog, there are more affordable and suitable cameras available, especially with crop sensors.
I agree vlogging is a joke really, a webcam, phone or go pro is the most any of them need.
We do recommend less expensive cameras at the end. It's definitely not a waste if you need the gear for work, as we do.
horses for courses right. but many will buy the Sony for vlogging
@@TonyAndChelsea you don't need those for your youtube, you don't even use them for that, you keep saying you use canon eos r for your RUclips videos.
I don't understand why all you RUclips reviewers keep saying the R system doesn't have a large lens selection? Yes there are few RF lenses right now but every singe EF lens ever made works as a native lens on the RF mount. . . . sooooo ya there are hundreds of lenses for the mirrorless RF system. Even EF-S lenses work like native glass on the RF system.
I disagree the Sony looks much better in your high contrast backlight test. Focus is the same but you look orange on the canon.
I disagree. The Sony looks flat and green, and has less dynamic range.
77dris no way you’re “seeing” less dynamic range it’s out of the body you don’t know how far that footage can go. Color is highly subjective and I’m fine with that but to me the Sony is easy to grade out, canon looks okay. It’s just personal comfort zone imo.
There are a ton of comments of here already so I apologize if it’s already been mentioned , but Canon does have an RF 15-35 F2.8L Tony as native glass - I know , I use it with my R and R5 . No native 24mm, but the inexpensive RF35 is fantastic - this lens doesn’t get enough love for how great it is and the price point . I looks like a micro HDMI compared to the RF 50 1.2 , but it’s so affordable , light-weight and does a great job .
I tried the A7RIII for a year and didn’t come to like it ( much like Chelsea’s video ) as I wanted to give it a chance , so I sold my Sony gear and stayed with my Canon stuff .
I’m a photographer first , but so a lot of my own family or church video work . For 2 hours , using an external recorder or output to an external hard drive works great .
From your wishlist: Full Frame, Full Width 4K, Flippy Screen, Phase Detect AF = C700 FF, Sony FX9, Sony A7Siii...
But if you don't care about changing the lens or full frame, the Sony FDR-AX700 gave you all the rest of the list with fixed lens and smaller sensor a very long time ago (including built in ND filters)
To me, the Sony looked a lot smoother on the walking stability test, not just a little bit.
But as tony said, it was only with IBIS. switch on lens stabe and Digi stab and its a totally different story.
@@MikedieONE Sony IBIS+OSS doesn't work very well to be honest, it's better to turn off OSS and just have EIS+IBIS. That said, Sony's (Latest) stabilization is still a bit jerky (not a deal breaker) but it doesn't wobble and I find it very organic, functional and pleasing to watch, compared to Panasonic or Canon.
MikedieONE To parrot that other guy above me, yeah Sony’s OSS + IBIS blows. Other camera companies dont really have that problem. Not sure if Sony will focus on making it better, at least the IBIS is good enough with active stab tho
Wow, Sony won the stabilization test. I’m shocked.
Sony lock on AF for targeting objects is amazing. AutoFocus can be very useful for some situations, especially when you are a one person band.
What a great video. I would just add a note at the top of the description that Canon launched a great $179 RF 50mm f1.8 lens in November 2020 just a few months after you published this. Now there is no need to adapt the nifty fifty.
Oh, and it was probably added later but now you can record video in both SD cards.
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR TONY: Tony, GREAT review, and very thorough. But I'm going to ask you about a few things you didn't touch on that are important to some of us. Here they are:
1. How good is the APS-C mode on the Sony?
2. How good is the Sony Stab. with 3rd party, non-electronic lenses?
I DO love shooting video fully manual---and find focus by wire lenses IMPOSSIBLE to use..
Finally, let me say NONE of the reviewers EVER cover the two issues I just posed---yet, there are thousands of us who love shooting fully manual lenses, and love shooting hand held, while using BOTH full frame and APS-C modes. Why are we constantly TOTALLY neglected? Can't you just give those of us who PREFECT shooting mirrorless this way just a few moments of testing and commentary on the results?
Oh yes, Hey from Texas.
The R5 costs $7,000 where I live. How can it be worth that much. It’s a crazy price.
I guess that depends on what other bodies cost. If you live in a “free” society, you could try to get your government to drop tariffs/taxes to bring the cost of foreign goods down.
Same here in India. It's preposterous
Well don’t live there maybe
Have any friends in the US that would buy it for you and ship it to you? They could open it - take one picture and then you would be importing used camera equipment.. maybe cheaper, but check the laws so you don't get into hot water 👍
It’s not worth that much
It wasn’t mentioned but I still can’t understand why ALL-I was left out of the R6. Since that’s only a firmware thing, it makes you wonder where their heads are at over at Canon HQ. 🤷♂️
Their heads are in their wallets, only concerned about making their clients buy the next most expensive device they put out, one crippleling at a time.
It’s so dumb isn’t TheElocto?! Or the opposite and buy a less expensive camera like the R. Or even better, an entirely different brand, like the Sony a7siii....😱
I bought the r6 and I am very happy. I don't care about hdmi port. I stuck a rode mic on top and works great. Shoots great 4k 60 and that's more than what I need. Easy menu. Beautiful photos. Great stabilization. Canon is also introducing more and more rf glass. Priced at 2500 usd. Can't justify paying more for anything else.
By the way, overheating is not an issue for most of us. How many people actually shoot interviews? And more than 30 minutes? Not many.
Why are you recommending the R6 as a good hybrid camera, when using it as a stills camera for any length of time reduces the video record time to barely usable amounts? Until they update the firmeware for the R6, it doesn't seem like a good hybrid option from what I've heard. Tony, maybe you could do some tests on that and confirm?
Because you can still shoot 4k Standard or lower without issue.
It is shipping with 1.1 Firmware already
@@dream3443 You are correct mine is vers 1.1
@@jaypainespotter How is it?
Simon Michael Benz No. No you cant. The R6 doesn’t have a non HQ mode.
If recording golf videos which would you recommend? Can use lapel wireless or ideally on camera mic. Prefer the cheaper canon for cost, but need the right set up as waste so much time things failing.
What about Sigma? I know you only compared native...but Sigma should be mentioned as their lenses are far better in color/contrast than Sony native in my opinion.
You don‘t need to use a Sony lens for your video work. There are fast lens alternatives for the Sony system like Sigma or Tamron too. And Canon ??????? What are the alternatives for the RF system natively????
Yeah sigma lens are best for sharpness
I tested Sigma lenses for video and found them loud and with poor (slow) AF. But for RF you can adapt EF lenses.
Jep, R systems natively supports all EF compatible lenses without any quality loss (as the adapter is basically just an empty ring)
Thanks Tony and Chelsea for the video. I am seriously considering the r6. This is my conundrum: I have a budget of $3,000 max including a kit lens. I want a hybrid camera for my A camera which can accommodate my work flow consisting in 40% photos and 60% videos. My videos are rarely more than 10 minutes and never more than 20 minutes. Autofocus has to be utterly dependable as I am a one man show. A flip screen is important to me as I like to be able to check myself as I am filming. R6 seems to check all the box except for all the reviews saying it is a photographers camera. I would really appreciate your input. Best.
Tony, I'm going to buy a Canon EOS R6 but I'm wondering which wide-angle lens to buy. Canon is GREAT but the RFs are expensive. Does Sigma have a comparable one? And how about that collapsible lens hood that KUVRD is offering? Have you seen it? What do you think? They also have an add-on that promises to improve photos IN THE CAMERA. I'm considering both.
Note that the Sony A7S III it will accept 2 channels of stereo, four lines. Sony wants you to use the XLR K7M adapter for audio. I believe in your video you have a Sony SMADP3D Multi-Interface Shoe Adapter and a URX-P03D 2-Channel Portable Receiver. I will look to using splitters to get 4 lines of basic audio from lav mics into the camera.
I love the low light performance when filming at 30 frames per second. Not sure how well the low light performance is at 60 frames per second, I,m curious to give it a try .
"All I want is the perfect camera"
Can't help but feel like this test translates to 'tractor vs ferrari for pulling plows'. The Sony is a specialised video camera, the Canon is a stills camera with some video features tacked on. Shouldn't even be a test-worthy question, just like nobody would ask which of the two cameras to buy for making big landscape prints.
I think that's the pragmatic, fact-driven takeaway most pros can/would/do reach quite quickly. The problem is that Canon hyped the crap out of the 8K video and hybrid shooting capabilities, which clearly fall short of the mark due to the overheating. In essence, they're the ones that suggested their sports car would be great for plowing, and so the egg's on their collective face now that the evidence is out there.
loved the comparison. Just got my R6 on thursday and I feel I made the right decision. The website you recommend has great rates to sell my old gear. THANKS!!
Congrats, and happy shooting! :-)
I also got my r6 on Thursday! Bought a 70-200 2.8 with it!
@@jaypainespotter I'd ask which 70-200, but they're all excellent
@@smaakjeks the RF 70-200 2.8. I have 4 RF lenses now. The others are the 35 F1.8, 24-70 F2.8 and the kit 24-105 F4.
@@jaypainespotter noice!
Nobody:
Micro HDMI: I am inevitable
To break
mannnn i CANNOTT decide which one I want to get. im torn between the R6 and A7S3
I would have included a low light test and a test of the dynamic range. Other than that, very good comparison and review.
In that backlit scene, they looked close with an edge to the Canon R5 over the Sony for range and colour. FroKnowsPhoto compared dynamic range of the A7SIII and R5 in a harsh afternoon sun and when graded in real world, they were about the same (though the R5 was much sharper). This was Slog3 to Clog comparison. With 8K Raw, the R5 would probably win. For photos, the R5 has the most dynamic range of any full frame camera (photons to photos . net has detailed reviews). When it comes to noise in low light for photos, Tony stated the R5 wins. For video, the A7SIII and R6 would probably be the best
@@77dris r5 and r6 cannot beat sony dynamic range for sure, it has more usable dynamic range stops tho and r6 for video thats really not a big deal for me better to go with Fuji tho at that price range but people cannot stop defending bad reliability cameras like r5 or r6. I know you might use canon but in dynamic range r5 cannot beat A7siii for sure
Witch lens would you recommend for the r6 for Video: 24-105 L or 24-70 L?
Man, i wanted to slide that A7S3 a little bit more on the table. Was hanging off the edge too far for my comfort, lol
Real film makers use film, and use scissors to edit
Amen brother
I think the best camera for wedding video would be the Sony, you can backup your data with the dual card recording, it doesn’t overheat in any mode, you can switch cards without stop recording and connect a V mount battery for unlimited power, no brainer
As long as you don't need photos... because then you are screwed.
77dris does it take photos? Well that’s a plus lol
If I were only shooting video, I think the A7SIII is the best tool for the job. Of course, if you're only shooting video, you'd then need to ask yourself if a hybrid body is even the right choice to begin with... A cine camera, even a BMPCC 4k or 6k, might be a superior choice. For vlogging, I think the A7SIII is kind of overkill. Maybe if you vlog and do pro video work as well it would be a good choice.
Honestly the R5 is the only professional level hybrid here. That means it can shoot stills that you could use for any commercial purpose, weddings, etc., AND it shoots professional quality video. The R6 is pretty much in the same category although some would argue that 20MP isn't enough for professional stills going into 2021. The A7SIII cannot shoot stills at a high enough resolution to be considered a professional stills camera. Some clients won't even hire you if you're only shooting 12MP.
2020 has been a fantastic year for camera innovations!
The R5 has the worst 4k? Have you done a comparison I could look at?
Where is that cool camera grip handle he was using on the Canon R6? I googled it but can't find it.
You forgot that A7s3 will fillup 1 card than automatically switch to the other card ALSO YOU CAN HOT SWAP THE FULL CARD with an empty WHILE STILL RECORDING TO THE OTHER CARD , NO NEED TO TURN OFF THE RECORDING
mics fail - check. mini hdmi fail-check. SD cards get lost - check. External recorders fail - check. Been there, done that
Totally but wait for the people in the comments who say it's never happened to them, thus it's my fault lol
@@TonyAndChelsea It WAS your fault, as you clearly admitted - but that said - there are 2 categories - 1. Those it has happened to and they admit it. and 2. Those it has happened to and they deny it. hehe
@@TonyAndChelsea You need to read the f@k!n& manual of life, Tony ;-)
And yet, the best cinema cameras in the world like the Reds don't shoot redundant. As for photos, I've shot as a pro for 15 years, sometimes shooting 10k photos in a day, using the 1D3 which has dual slots... but I never used redundancy (too much of a hassle) and even used bargain CF/SD cards. Never had a single card failure in all that time. Does it happen? Of course! Is dual cards a necessity? Nope.
Failure is always an option. Getting lost is one thing, then there’s having the write protect switch fall off SD cards frustration. Wires breaking inside the mic (I’m looking at you, Rode Video Micro) is a fun surprise. Batteries losing their charge because you left them in a cold car overnight, or suddenly discovering that one leaked inside a light and not having a way to clean it. Or the joy of someone at an event knocking a lens out of your hand when switching them, the list goes on and on.. I just expect at least one minor disaster per shoot these days.
Good summary. Thanks. Just ordered a A7S3.
What exactly was the wireless mic receiver on the a7siii at the 9 minute mark?
Great review, man! Very informative and concise in the areas that matter most to me. Very helpful in pondering what I want to do with upgrading my EOS-R.
The Sony is the superior video tool, despite the R5 having the superior top end IQ. The Sony isn’t a real stills camera by today’s standards. BY TODAYS STANDARDS; before some old timer comes in and prattles on about how he used to shoot prints with an 8MP sensor in 2002. Nobody cares that 12 MP used to cut it for stills, it doesn’t come close to cutting it today.
@Gap People use something called a phone for that, not a $4k camera. Try again.
@Gap Haha. Either you can't read, are very confused yourself, or... both.
That said, I think that 12MP is more than enough if all your pictures ends up on social media (i.e you never print/ no magazine). So if you need/want the ultimate camera for vlogging and you also want to take professional pictures for your social media/thumbnail then the A7Siii is a really good hybrid.
@@JetBen555 It depends. The notion that everyone is just fine using 12MP for social media posts really applies to the aggregate (the common users). The vast majority of "influencers" are posting stuff made with professional tools that allow them to work easily in post to create what they want to... these people are not using 12MP cameras, nor will they, because it would be an incredible limitation. Yes, for certain things it'd be ok... but not in general, for that level of content creation.
12 megapixels is fine for social media. Instagram's max res is 1.5 megapixels while facebook it's like 4 megapixels. You have no idea how much detail I throw out when I convert my 61 mp a7riv images down to IG quality. it makes me CRY.
The camera you were recording with first has a really nice image. The one you used to record holding the a7SIII kind of sucked though.
That’s the R6 most likely. A7SIII, then R5, then R6 if I had to guess.
Exceptionally done! It's odd when the final decision was made a few days ago, but the Sony mic and Hotshoe combo was what sold me on my new a7S III...and you discussed that perfectly to help confirm the home run on this camera!
One thing nobody talks about and maybe this is on me for not knowing but accessing faster video modes like 4k60p or 1080 120p on the r6 mean you need a fast SD card. Just a heads up for others! Mine won't show the option currently!
I am getting the EOS R6. I have a 7D mark II. So I am ready to upgrade finally to FULL FRAME and MIRRORLESS. 😁😁😁😁😄😄😁☺️
Glad you switched to a lavalier mic, sound is so much better.
The R5 is the best for stills, and the R6 probably the best all-rounder.
The advantage I see with Sony is a two body set up where the A7S3 excels at video, and then another body like the A7(R)3 for stills. Not cheap of course, but for a pro I reckon this would take out any 'guess work'.
Great instructional video as always. The technical quality of your videos is amazing, mostly your video compression, you guys should throw a video on this matter. Thanks!
I like Tony’s RUclips reviews. But for Vlogger’s and video shooters the cheaper price of the R6 compared to the A7S3 is irrelevant if it becomes unuseable after 30 minutes of vlogging or filming your child’s soccer game.
R5 never overheats when it is in 4K/30. How much Canon has paid?
Great vid. However. A favour to ask. Next time, would you mind not putting a camera so terrifyingly close to the edge of the table, especially with its strap hanging down. My OCD went nuts. Thanks. 😬
And the Nikon z50? Very underrated in my opinion.
I underrate it, underrate it into the trash can.
Mark Huynh did you try it?
Good camera but completely unrelated to his comparison. He's comparing prosumer $3000+ fullframe cameras that could all shoot 10 bit. The z50 is an entry level camera 😂😂
@@zaymax_7 true but he talks about Canon M50 and RP.
Great review, I love KEH, if you don't mind getting half of the used value for your gear, the simplistity of selling may be worth cutting your monies in half. It may work for some. They do have great used gear. Nice review!
Tony shooting at Tony/1.4 at 85mm made my day
Timing is everything! They couldnt help but release the update as you were working on this video!
I am a hybrid shooter for me the R5 is best, that is for me. I'm good with the 4k standard and looking forward to my copy whenever they send it to me.....still waiting lol. Great information, thanks allot T&C!!
Congrats! I'll probably get a used R5 when my 5DSR breaks. Seems like a good successor to that camera.
Same here, stills + 4K 120. hopefully not overheating too much.
@@epsonc882009 problem is that you wont have 4k120 after you take photos for 30min
@@cbflazaro Have you tried it? I'm not a wedding photographer, I never shooting 30min photos none stop.
I would NEVER take a "Hybrid" camera to a wedding that even had a hint of possible overheating.. Oh my hat.. You may now kiss the bride.. . you.. Uh, can you do that again in 15 mins. Took too many photos of you walking down the isle. Need 10 mins before we get the kiss on video..
Great review and comparison, Thanks Tony. Love it. I bought the R6 and I love it.
I can’t wait to get a second hand R5 in a couple years 🤗
Hi Tony,
Hi Chelsea,
Do you think that Canon will release a EOS R1 with unlimited recording time and 75-80 Megapixels in the beginning of 2021 ?
An R1 is definitely coming, but probably not for a couple of years... I bet they release it for the next Olympics, probably 20-24 megapixels and 30 FPS stills.
@@TonyAndChelsea
I mixed up the "R9" with the "R1".
Nevertheless, thank you very much for your answer.
I thought that r6s continuous autofocus was flawless but his statement that it is jumpy and sometimes inaccurate,makes me wonder if someone can trust it for a serious video work
THX Tony for putting this together much appreciated. Which handgrip did you put on the r5 at 13 seconds.
What about the dedicated switch from stills to video like on the Nikons? Can you set your exact settings in video and still mode and just flip a switch with the settings already ready? If not, how is that better.
If it was a Nikon camera with so much flaws you will flat out say DON’T BUY IT...
R5 is like having a powerful expensive car, that has to pull over every few miles to cool down.
with the canons, gordon laing said if you turn off IS using the lens switch, it switches off IBIS. he said you can either have both or none. so curious what you did with your 16mm walking test where you said you used Canons IBIS only?
❤️ I love that I was able to watch this on my 4K 21:9 aspect ratio smartphone called Sony Xperia 1. Amazing video to See in UHD. Great formating with text and frame work. Very informative
If you say you are going to be rocking the new A7SIII then you should look into the Xperia Pro for work flow purposes
Spend money on Canon gear when it's crippled?
No, thank you.
The R1 will have the R5 specs and won't be crippled at all but of course it will cost twice as much.
Hmmm, yet the A7SIII is crippled most where it counts... 12 MP.
@@77dris it's not crippled, for 4k video recording 12MP is more than you need for 4k resolution(3840 × 2160 = 8.3MP), and less MP mean better low light performance. And the A7SIII is a video focus camera.
Nicolas Letellier the only problem with the A7 is that it also overheats as recent tests showed. And it does so (outdoor) even faster then the R5 which was criticized for this behavior :/
@@Seitenwerk I just answered about the 12mp of the A7SIII. honestly i don't know if the A7SIII overheat ( that would be surprising).
Problem is I don't see you as an independent reviewer any more. I see you as part of the Canon marketing team.
We have issues with Dust on the sensor of the Sony Cameras we use in production. We watched your videos on cleaning and have to replace our low pass filters on Sony cameras. We do not have dust spot issues with Canon or GH5 series cameras and want to know your experience. It is not really usable in the field to have Sony cameras with dust all the time showing in post. We are careful changing lenses but work in the city and there must be something bad with our air or something cause they always show up. Ideas?
Wait what? The r5 and r6 can't write video on both cards at the same time?? Is that confirmed? If so that's a big minus in my book :( especially if you are used to using a7III for video that can do that. For weddings that is a huge benefit.
@Todd Stoilov Confirmed. Part of it has to do with the fact that the SD card is just so much slower; you’d have to wait until they go to dual CFexpress, or introduce firmware that limits dual recording to specific outputs (can’t do the 8k to an SD).
Yeah I checked with Canon.
@@pgsanta looks like the s3 can though. I guess its the 8k but they still could have made the 4k write on both... plus the r6 doesn't do 8k at all and still can't write in both.
@@TheNanofiber Yeah, it's def. a significant advantage to the Sony. I think they could work out dual recording for certain modes (probably not 4kHQ since it's just downsampled 8k) via firmware, and they should for wedding peeps.
Just called my local camera shop, B & H and Adorama. They had the camera. I asked if the camera came with the adapter ring in the box. "No, it is not included in the box OR the price. Another $200. All said that they had now idea when the ring would be in. Might be a great body, but won't prove it by me I guess.
Just watched the first few side by sides and wow. The Sony looks really flat and yellowish while the Canon separates things way better from the background (not Bokeh, but how 3D things look).
But to be fair, the Sony seems to provide more leeway because it's a less finished image. This might be bad for most quick-publish people, but also allow for heavier grades or different directions.
Hey Tony, gr8 vid. question, what was that pistol grip you screwed on to the camera at the beginning of this video!?
Iphone 12 pro max vs canon r6 which is best for youtube Experiment video
great video for all those people out there looking to spend $2500 to $3500 plus a thousand or so worth of lenses to do some vlogging.
If it’s your primary income, then sure. If it’s a hobby or you vlog every now and again, then of course not.
Tony, great review, thanks! Question, I have been a Nikon shooter for 30 years... About a year ago I started shoot some video with my D4s, D800 & 810 for my small channel and for some travel documentary stuff. As I have found out and per your comments regarding Nikon falling short in many ways regarding video, I can"t agree more, especially in the auto focus department, HORRIBLE!!!
I am seriously considering jumping ship but, I have "a lot" of Nikon glass $$$$$.
My head is absolutely spinning on what DSLR or mirrorless camera to buy??? I thought I had my mind made up on the Canon R6 but hearing about the over heating issue is bothersome to say the least...
Seeing as I am just getting into this arena, I also don't want to drop 3K plus on the R5 or Sony A7sIII.
ANY suggestions would help please??? Does Cannon and Sony make adaptors for Nikon glass? Is this defeating the purpose?
I have watched many reviews and they are all over the map which why my head is spinning on this!
Help please sir, I trust your knowledge, experience and candor with your reviews...
Thank you very much and have a Merry Christmas!
Would you purchase the r6 for stills photography? Looking to buy one but not sure.
10:00 Canon updated the firmware on the R6 for Canon Log 3 as well as Dual Video Card Slot recording at the same time in July 2021.
Been waiting for this review. Just turned 10:50pm here in London. Got my dinner with me, headphones on, let’s go!! Btw I preordered the A7SIII so I’m hoping it comes out on top 🙂
Tony,
Please help.
For photography, which one to consider...?
Hey Tony, what was the Intro part shot on?
Another great review, thanks! You and Chelsea are the best
I think it was the a7S III
That's what I was suspecting, the detail... OMG!!! I've never felt so close to you before! LOL
It will be my first vloging camera
Which one of these would you recommend for astrophotography?
Why is the beginning so inspiring
Hi Tony, great review! Is the Sony URX-P03D receiver working good on the A7sIII? on the older alpha bodies there was no way to disable the auto gain (The FS series worked fine).
A great objective review, something that seems increasingly rare on RUclips!
Nice sum-up. But can you also help us with RAW video. Like R6 doesn't has it but R5 does. So does it really makes a lot of difference.
I had to update my lens firmware before the R6 stabilisation worked properly. Before the lens update the stabilisation was a bit off. Once updated, smoother than anything I've seen, even in bumpy situations like walking or being in a car. The firmware did make mention of this in its literature however and it is a Canon RF lens. Not sure about other brands.
8:23 Canon doesn't offer an RF 24mm prime, but does have a native RF 15-35mm IS lens available. You'd only have to adapt an R series camera for a 24mm prime. The RF 15-35mm lens is also image stabilized and constant f/2.8 aperture, a combination E-mount currently lacks. It is really expensive though :)
Oh true I just like an f4 lens for walking because it's lighter.
sony has 12-24 f/2.8 GM and 16-35 f/2.8 GM
Filmmaker Parker Wallbeck showed that the basic 4K on the R5 is still sharper than the best mode on the A7SIII. And the R5's HQ mode was FAR sharper than the A7SIII and 1DXIII (the A7SIII had the worst 4k out of all of them)... and he used native glass too.
Hi Cap'n Canon. Nobody cares about magnifying a video 400% to see which one is a tiny bit sharper. Sharpening can always be adjusted in post. We are looking at the overall image and usability of the camera. This is something that you 'might not' understand if you aren't regularly working artist who answers to your clients. They don't care about that hair-splitting pixel peeping bullsh*t. They just don't want your camera to stop working after 30min or an hour. The superior dynamic range of the Sony has a MUCH larger effect on the look and feel of the image. Reliable 4k60/120, and mind blowing 1080p 240 has a much larger impact on a client shoot, and is not a gimmick like 8k. What if your SD card or expensive-ass CF card gets corrupted during your R5 shoot? The a7siii writes to up to 3 different sources at once. I could go on and on about the pros of Sony vs the cons of Canon, but the INTERNET has already done that for me. Keep commenting. Maybe you actually put a dent in the bad Canon press. Good luck
We also did a side by side video test and those weren't my findings. The R6 had the best overall IQ, but also, we found people couldn't distinguish the difference in a blind test of 1,900 people.
a7siii is my choice for video ! i wished they would have bumped the sensor in photo mode to 24 megapixel .
Then it would not be as good as a camera for video. Take a look at all the pro cinemas cameras and all of them have what would be considered low mp counts by todays camera standards. You only need a high mp counts if you plan on printing large photos, ads, etc.
Great video, do wish we heard what you feel is the best hybrid camera body & system today?
I don’t shoot video much. The R5 is great for photos, it absolutely is pathetic for video. I was shooting some HQ video yesterday. Outside Air temp was 83 degrees. After shooting for 20 minutes off and on the camera shutdown with Overheating errors. Sorry, for $3800 that is unacceptable. Never had a problem on the Sony A7S3. Sony has way more picture profiles and you can choose 4:2:2 color space. If your not using log on the Canon your using 4:2:0. Try grading in that format.
What microphone module are you using for the Sony? I can't seem to find it anywhere....
I m still rocking the canon 5d markiv .. maybe one day, the r6 will be my next cam for primary video
Haha I still have the 5d mkii I’m drooling over video autofocus