I have that camera. I use it only for photography, no interested in vlogs and that stuffs. So if you want to get a good and not too expensive mirrorless camera for shoot photos, go for this one!
I have this camera. I think it is probably the most compact mirrorless lens mount camera for the moment. Its compactness makes it really convenient in many specific situations such as traveling, mountain climbing, outdoor activities, special angle video shotting,...etc. And yes, I still use this camera for content creation and for some interviews, documentaries and short films. And yes, I made videos with it only in 4K.
In terms of size, the M50 mark ii is bigger than the Sony a6000 series cameras, the Olympus OMD EM10 mk IV (that name is a mouthful) and the Sony ZV-E10. Those being the closer competitors to it. That being said, it's still a compact camera so it's great to grab on the go and it can do the work. I never said that it couldn't. I just wouldn't recommend it in 2023 since you can get better performers for the same money.
Update!: With the release of Canon R50, that definitely goes up to the top of the recommendation list right next to the ZV-E10. Both have some benefits over each other, but for a general budget camera, both are absolutely fantastic options. Though if you want to take photos, the R50 unsurprisingly takes the cake since it has an EVF. I want to point out that I made the review from the point of view of content creation. So, most of the critique has to do with it's video capabilities. For most looking to do photography, (not sports or wildlife) almost any modern camera paired with a good lens will get you great images once you learn to use the camera. And the M50 mk II is no exception. I would still rather extend my budget to either the R10 or something like an a6400 from Sony, but if you're looking to do just photography, the difference from the M50 mk II and even something like the Sony a6000 is pretty small.
Been shooting photography since the film days more than 20 yrs ago. As a stills camera, it’s just okay. Color banding, dynamic range, and highlights blowing out is a common issue outdoors. (Comparing to my other cameras) I’d like to recommend for vloggers at home to use a capture card for unlimited video recording. At 1080 it’s great. I even use it as a webcam when conferencing clients 😅
I think this camera has potential for beginners who want to stretch their ability with portraits, wide or even vlogging. I enjoy mine especially since it’s budget friendly and is a powerhouse for the time I put into it
The vlogging abilities are good when sticking to 1080p, except if it's the only thing you want do, then the ZV-E10 is just altogether better. For photography, it's great when paired with a good lens. Then again, most modern cameras are.
I'm currently using M50 mark ii for wedding shoot and portraits. For me it is a good camera for the budget as long as you know how to deal with it. I've paired my M50 with 3 budget lenses from TTartisan, the 25mm f2, 35mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.2 .
This review is one of the best I have seen on this camera ….you did a great job breaking down the differences in the 4k and 1080 features…good info for a iPhone shooter who wants his first real camera…Thank You🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Bought this camera about a year ago $500 just started using it to film sports 🏀 and it’s been great quality wise it doesn’t compete with Sonys 4K $2000 cameras but paired with 55-250mm lens it gets the job done I would say it’s more than capable for clean pictures and videos it just depends on the skill of the user
with a EOS-M to EOS-F Adapter this camera has brought my content to new heights. On a budget with used lenses on the market this camera offers a lot of opportunity for intermediate content creators like myself to broaden our horizons
Maybe I am an old git but I have a Canon M10, M200 and M50Mk2, this "beginner camera" talk baffles and irritates me and as soon as a vlogger mentions beginner I stop watching. This time I watched to the end just to see if there was anything nice to be said about the M50. Almost ANY camera is a good camera, the good results come from the brain directing the index finger pressing the shutter button (I use the middle finger to press the shutter, it gives more stability). People cannot tell the difference when I take a photo with a 2007 Canon SX200. Going out of production? I still have 10 years usage available until I replace these cameras.
The review was made from the point of view of content creation (should have been more clear about that) and I've pointed out to everyone who's asked about the photography side that the camera is great for photography when paired with a good lens just like pretty much any modern camera. So, while for photography, it's mostly down to skill and glass, for videography, bad quality video is bad quality video and skill won't make 1080p into 4k.
@@villerasku Thank you for your reply, my real beef is referring to these types of camera (all brands) as beginner cameras. It is almost as though vloggers have been coerced to say that by the manufacturers in an effort to sell more cameras. I love minimalist things and my "old" M10 has delightfully few buttons but you would not notice that in the images it presents. I own a 1970 car, a 1982 motorcycle and a 1991 motorcycle and motorcycle vloggers call a motorcycle that exceeds 180km/h as a beginner bike because it is 650cc in capacity.
@@villerasku Sorry to go on, my daughter photographs motocross, rugby, showjumping, athletics, Karate and squash with the M50 and nobody has commented on the terrible results. She does not use the motor drive facility because she has developed perfect anticipation and timing which will never happen it she took the short cut of just holding a button down. She did that once and came away with 1500 shots at a karate tournament, one shot at a time and there are only 200 edits
@@GavinThomas-pix I think you're talking about content creators when you say "vlogger". Not a big deal but it just bothers me a bit since all content creators are not vloggers. But more on the topic, the "beginner" terminology mostly comes from the fact that the majority of professionals use more feature rich, full frame cameras. I'm not saying that you can't be a professional with something like an m50, but more-so in reference to its aimed audience. For the timing skill vs burst, it's a choice in workflow. If someone becomes perfect at timing their shot so they only need to go on instinct and they get fantastic shots, that's fantastic! And they can be less dependent on their cameras capabilities for that. But if someone wants it to be less "risky" and "cut corners" by shooting in burst, and they're willing to do the culling of a lot of images for it, that's completely okay as well. In the end, what matters is what the end result is and whether or not you, or the client is happy with the outcome.
I have the M50 Mk II and I use it with the Canon 28mm f3.5 macro lens which *has* image stabilization. AFAIK, it's the only prime EF-M with IS. It's a bit slow at f3.5 but sharper than the kit lens and great for street photography or video - as well as macro, of course. I also use the Sigma 16mm f1.4, on a tripod for landscape, or with a gimbal for video - fantastic lens, sharp and bright. No other lenses needed, altogether the cost this kit for the quality was amazingly low.
The m50 is for me the perfect solution in 2023 because. Put a speedbooster on it plus a 24-105 f 4 and boom ful sensor and f 2.7 apenture. Nothing beats that for that price. Oh yeah I also slapped a aluminum case on it so it handles better and is better protected.
i Bought The M50 Mk2 in November Last Year and i mostly Use it for photography and Sometimes for video, and i must say both is looking great. you get Very detailed and Beautiful Pictures and The Video is okay for its price. The Reason why i bought it is because i needed a Quick buddy that i could carry around on my trips, and the M50 Mk2 does this job very well 👍👍
If you need 4K no, if 1080p is fine, go for it. I love it! Just get a good lens, as the original standard lens is not the best in lowlight. I use a Zhyiun Weebill S with my M50 Mark II (+ Canon 22m f/2) and I would never change it, for the price I paid!
I have to say that in terms of value for money the ef-m mount system is now cheaper to get than ever. I bought 3 new lenses for under 550 euros($600) on sale. On the RF system that would've costed me a lot more for sure. Also there aren't many small RF mount lenses specific for aps-c and the only two of them are also quite expensive for what they offer.
This was very helpful and I think the honest review I needed to hear. I'm in the market for a camera, I haven't bought one in 15 years (aside for mmy cell phone) and I want to have a dedicated camera. I appreciate the tip about the RF mounts. From what I understand, when you choose a brand your more or less choosing a lens mount and the camera can come and go but lens will stick around a while. I'll be mostly shooting wild life and nature. I was unaware of the croping, this has enriched my reasearch for my first real camera.
That's correct. I mean, the cameras capabilities are of course really important, but a good lens will carry through many bodies. There's alot more to know when it comes to lenses but you do want to look at the lenses available and their pricing for the camera your eyeing. When it comes to Canons RF mount for example, Canon has denied all third party manufacturers from making lenses for that mount so the lens selection won't be as extensive as something like Sony E and the lenses themselves will be more expensive.
RF mount is great for what it could become in the future, but right now RF doesn't have enough canon glass and also is blocking third party lenses so it kinda suck
Yeah ive been using a Canon M50(Not MkII) for the past 2 years, and its definitely been great as a starter camera to start learning photography and cinematography. With that being said, ive quickly started to realize that its time to upgrade to get the look i want. There are a ton of limitations with this camera, even with the more expensive lenses and proper lightning.
Get real. 4K video is primarily a matter of ego stroking. 70mm film is roughly equivalent to 12K, and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" released in 2017 was shot in 8K. However, you are not going to display full 4K on most laptops or any cell phone. It's not even of much use for home video unless you have a really big TV or sitting really close. Note. 1080i is still the broadcast standard, and most video distributed over the internet is in 720p. Further, the M50 works just fine with image stabilized Canon lenses including the EF-S lenses which are also image stabilized. Canon will discontinue the EF-S lenses, but is still selling them. There are a lot of EF and EF-S lenses out there. Good grief. Did you just advertised in-camera microphones? Nobody who wants decent sound uses the in-camera microphone on any camera. Overhead boom mikes, lavalier mikes, or sound recorders like the Zoom H4n are the way to get decent sound. The bottom line is that great movies have been made with equipment inferior to the Canon M50 Mk ii and you can make a crapy movie on a Red Digital Cinema V-Raptor XL 8K S35.
I just want to say that I have this camera and have tested it with many lenses for photography and I agree with everything you say here. If the subject is perfectly still this camera will be good for you. However, even slow moving subjects like a cat you will struggle to get focus on quickly. I also find the crop to be a huge downside for my use case as most of my subjects are very close to me and most of the beautiful lenses I've tried are not usable due to the crop. I would not recommend an APSC sensor unless you tend to work with subjects that are quite far from you and quite still
so what camera would you recommend for subjects that move? i like to get candid photos and i know the subjects are constantly moving, i need it to be clear
@@curlyheadstrong I am still looking for an upgrade myself so I don't really have any recommendations as of yet. I will say though to be fair that I have also used the Canon m50 to photograph an F1 race and it did okay, so it's not that it will be a poor choice for all fast moving subjects, just in my opinion ones that are closer to you as the photographer. I also do think that it is ultimately best for still subjects. I have to be able to move back quickly from my subjects, focus and snap a photo within seconds and this has been harder with this camera. You may be able to rent it and test it out to see if it will work for your use case. I have rented lenses before and I'm sure they offer a similar service for camera bodies. That way you can try it without the long-term investment
I've actually been looking into getting the M50 Mark II for portraits as it's one of the more affordable options here in my country. The EOS R10 is an additional 5k in ZAR and that's a fuck ton of money here.
The M50 Mk II shouldn't have any issue with portrait photography. As just a photography camera for anything without alot of movement, it's completely fine. Then again, it's not much different from something like a Sony a6000. Also, as long as you're not looking for 4k videography features, then the M50 Mk II should work just fine.
@@villerasku Thanks for the response. For now, I think the M50 Mark II will do. I am keeping my eye on the R10 in the meantime as well. I see the R mount is a bit cheaper than the M mount lenses which is super weird.
I just took this camera to a hockey game yesterday. I struggled the first 50 pics. But the last 50 turned out the best photos i ever took. I used an ef 55-200mm lens. And it was a super fast moving shots. Turned out great. Had that sony hes talking about. The zoom on it was 3x and it was horrendous. Sony didnt take the pictures i can take with this camera. And yes again quit saying it doesn't do sports. It does sports fine
I really like this camera. It was inexpensive to get the body and kit lense. I was able to get cheap telephoto and prime lenses second hand. It is small and light. I am aware that it is a technological deadend, but it meets my needs taking it out on bush walks or bike riding.
just buy a 10mm lens and you can record in 4k with an effective lens of about 24mm which is ideal for vlogging. Learn how to use the depth of field scale and you don't even need Auto Focus. knowledge is power, the pros are out there using stuff that is a few years old because it works and makes them money. they are not jumping ship every few years for the latest and greatest because they have skill and knowhow.
None of this invalidates the fact that there are things that you have to work around (even if the fix is simple). So while the camera itself is completely usable, I simply can't recommend buying into it over the ZV-E10, since those things are non-issues with that.
I am currently using M50 Mkii with a sigma lens, and it is amazing!!! if you happen to buy this, get an EF adptor and a good lens and this camera will blow your mind.
It's not a problem to work around the crop, yet it is something that has to be worked around. So, the camera itself is completely usable, but I just couldn't recommend it over the ZV-E10 with which you don't have to work around things.
I bought the camera a few weeks ago and I am happy. I already had some EF-M cameras and lenses and therefore was with me the decision now still M or RF but quite honestly did not want to buy all the lenses new and in that way this was the right decision. I can control my studio flashes, Godox flashes everything. It makes great photos both macro, landscape and in the studio and quite honestly if you already have the appropriate equipment why then switch to RF. Admittedly, in the future I will certainly no longer buy EF-M lenses and the next camera will certainly Eos R but until then I have now probably only a few years rest and save me the money to then buy the RF lenses used. So I must disagree.... of course if you change now from a DSLR and ask yourself RF or M Mount then RF, but has you had to date M-Mount it is a great camera
If you already own EF-M equipment, then it's a different situation altogether. And for photography, it will be perfectly fine when paired with good glass, just like almost any modern-ish camera. The non-recommendation is more-so aimed at people buying into the system, and more specifically, people who want to do videography.
Average people think the photos I have taken with this camera and my EF 135mm f/2 with the speed booster are magical. If you know what you are doing even for video this little camera is very capable and will be for another decade.
Built-in flashes, like the one in the M50 mk II, where you can't point the flash anywhere but forward, tend to lead to washed out images with extremely hard shadows. It's generally not a flattering look unless that's the exact style that you're going for.
The R series lenses are prohibitively expensive and Canon is forbidding 3rd parties from manufacturing lenses for the R-series cameras. The R10 is very close to the same size but with full-sized lenses. The R10 is superior and doesn't have the 4K issue - but lenses! If you buy any R-series camera you're going to need an adapter to run EF and EF-S lenses unless money is no object. EF-M mount lenses on the other hand, are plentiful, have great 3rd party support, and are very affordable. I would still recommend the M50 Mark II on this alone.
straight to the point. was thinking this camera was the thing to get, but for a couple hundred more, you can get the Sony ZV-E10. I do wonder when this Canon camera will have a significant drop in price given the newer models/systems. Any clue when that might be?
For a price drop? No idea. But since the R50 is basically the same price than the M50 mk II, that's the obviously better deal to get. The ZV-E10 vs R50 is a whole different battle.
Did I hear you correctly, that you shouldn't really use the built-in flash? I've used it for many applications with great results. What did you mean when you said this? I'm very, very curious.
There are many reviews of this camera on UA-cam and I’ve watched most of them, as I’m seriously thinking of buying one. Your comments are just about the reverse of most reviewers. I found it a bit pretentious to be honest. By the way, you do know that this camera takes still shots do you?
I stand by everything I said in the video as they're all based on my personal experiences and opinions. It's also important to pay attention when the reviews were made seeing as the ones from launch didn't have the ZV-E10 to compare to. The camera was a big deal and the best value creator camera when it came out and that's why it got the reviews that it did. These days for that use-case it has simply been surpassed just like it once surpassed the Panasonic G80. I am very well aware that the camera takes stills but that wasn't my focus in the review as the review focused on content creation, hence why I only briefly mentioned it's photo capabilities.
The R7 seems like a great camera as it's a better version of the R10. It is quite a bit more expensive though. I would love to make a video on it but, sadly, I don't have it nor do I have a way of getting my hands on one so, I suggest hopping over to someone like @dpreview and checking out their reviews on it.
If you can get it for really cheap possibly with some lenses, but I would much rather go for something like the Canon R50 as it's just a better version of this camera. The selection of lenses that fit into the R50 (RF lens) is limited and expensive but you can use an RF to EF adapter (called a mount adapter) and still use some older, cheaper high quality lenses. That way if you want to upgrade down the line, your camera can use RF lenses.
Sorry for taking so long to respond, but there really are no advantages with the T8i and based on what I've read and heard about it, it keeps all the same disadvantages. So personally, I would go for the M50 mkII since it's smaller and more comfortable to use.
For photography only, it's good when you pair it with a good lens. Just like almost any modern camera. As long as you don't try sports since it's burst is slow and the buffer is really small.
Hi there, thanks for making this! What camera would you recommend for using as a webcam / streaming on Twitch? Also like to casually take photos as well, but main purpose would be for streaming
The M50 mk ii isn't bad, but the ZV-E10 is simply better for that use. Pair it with something like the Sigma 16mm f1.8 and you'll have fantastic image quality for any kind of streaming. Thanks for watching!
@@LINNEYofficial Oh, my bad it's a 1.4. Here's an absolutely shameless amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3h3Lhps Edit: Remember that the lens is fantastic for streamers, but it is a prime lens so you can't zoom at all. It takes great photos but if you want to have some versatility when going out to shoot, at that point a zoom lens is nice.
In the next few years these cameras will be obsolete. You might as well vlog on your iPhone 14 or 15 if u bought this starter camera u still need to invest in different lenses which cost more then the camera
I some how wish comparisons are like comparing apples with apples. For starters the price. What this camera can deliver for that price. Lenses, well at that price thats the selection you get.
The M50 is smaller than the R10, I never denied that. But you should look at some comparison footage between the stabilisations if you think the ZV's stabilisation is bad. Especially since the ZV has access to Catalyst Browse. But if you still think the M50 is best for you, then great! The best camera is the one that does everything you want it to do.
Hi there. I've been offered this camara with a kit lense and an Olympus Om d e M10 Mark iv (just the body) both for the same price (around 350 euros). Given that I have little experience in photography and I am interested in street, landscape and travel photography, what would you chose?? Thanks a lot!
Mine just came in yesterday after a lot of reviewing and researching on the camera. I was excited for the camera since it’s my first actual camera that I bought ($631.90 😢) but well spent. Aaaand I forgot a memory card for it aaaaand I bought a laptop for it without researching further more cuz I didn’t know the m50 ii only needed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 😭😭😭😭😭😭 spent over 1000 on both
From all the videos i seen.. it seems that the canon takes better pictures and battery last longer. And the sony coloring is kind of off especially outside so theres some adjustments…i do like that the canon has a flash idk im stuck between the 2.
At my level if can’t take good pictures with this camera I should not double down with a more expensive camera if support is not available for his camera it leaves me with the option for another brand altogether. I’m learning with this camera I like it but if I did not have it then price and features play a big role
i've used the M50 for 5 years - happily, until a few months ago, when little things started to go wrong. i did a factory reset (i think!?) but now, when more faults are cropping up, i can't remember how to do a reset! i have enough native efm lenses for my needs, so can't decide whether to buy a M50 mkII while they're still available, otherwise i'll be stuck with good lenses i can't use! i hate canon!
I'd recommend the R50 over either one. When bought new, they're pretty close in terms of price, and the R50 is the camera that the M50 mk II wished it was.
not sure if you will answer this question but , i've been using an canon 2000d just to shoot motorsports (standard lenses and some tamron and 50mm 1.8 lenses added) . i only bought that camera to see if i really loved photography and used it enough and i do some i want to upgrade but Lord knows idk what to buy next (i wanna keep my lenses thats for sure) but there's so much choice and all different etc and i'm pretty much clueless besides taking pictures.
Without a budget it's hard to say, but if you're looking for something in the price range of the M50 Mk II, you can get the R50 which is for all sorts and purposes just a better M50, and with a RF to EF mount adapter, you should still be able to use your lenses.
Should have made it clear early in the video (or in the title) that this was going to be 11 minutes of talk about video and vlogging. 11 minute waste of time if you're not interested in video.
If you get Canon EOS M50 less then $500 kit lens (15-45mm or 18-55mm) I think still a good deal in 2023. Dual autofocus make a different compare other Brand at that price. LMK!
Only touched on it briefly but for photography, it's decent when paired with a good lens. Though, if bought new, it's not that far away from the R50, which I would wholeheartedly recommend over the M50 mk II.
Hey I really like everything about this camera but I need to be able to shoot a video at least for one hour in one take. Is there a way around that limitation or can you recommend another camera that has the same features and abilities as this one plus the longer videorecording?
If you like the Canon M50, the Canon R50 is the same camera but better in every way. The recording limit is also up to an hour. Of course the Sony ZV-E10 has unlimited recording.
That's definitely good value right there. It can definitely get the job done and for that price the potential quality is absolutely great value. Just need to learn how to work around the shortcomings and you're golden.
I am a subject that stays pretty still and am shooting on a tripod. I am streaming video games. I have this camera already. What is the widest lens I can buy for this thing.
I'm hoping someone can help me here and apologies if this is a daft question. I am VERY amateur but also VERY dedicated when it comes to film-making and wondered if it was worthwhile getting the Canon Mk II second hand (I can find it for about £300-400, or $375-500 USD)? Does it make sense to go for this, or spring for a new one (nearly twice the price) or really save up for the ZVE10, as he suggests? I'm focussing my channel content on musician vlogs: showing typical day-in-the-life stuff, busking, travelling and snippets of performances etc Great video, very helpful up until he made me question my decisions with regards to purchasing a second hard Mk II! :P
I mean you can make the M50 mk ii work but its just a lot of work. Unless 1080p is fine since then it has no crop and the auto-focus still works. Definitely shouldn't buy it new though since Canon priced the R50 in the same price range so it shouldn't be too much more expensive. And that camera is the M50 but without any of the drawbacks.
@@villerasku That's really helpful, thank you, man. Early days for me so 1080p is fine. I will upgrade in time so hopefully, as a beginner, a second hand one will get me started :)
@@villerasku just a quick update, i managed to find a second hand M50 super cheap and local with both a portrait and a standard lense included! This video (and your comment) made me confident to commit taking my film-making journey a lot more seriously! Maybe in a few years you'll see me again as a professional vlogger with an even better camera ;)
@wildwildsouthwestchild Did you get the camera? If yes, what are your feedbacks. I am also interested in doing content creation so I'm wondering if it's still worth getting
@@tashoi876 Hey, I got the camera and I use it for all my videos now (and a lot of amateur photography). I did a quick comparison against my phone camera in one of my vlogs, and - obviously - the M50 is miles ahead! I got two lenses with it, a 15-45mm and a 18-55mm wide angle lens which, for a couple of hundred pounds, makes it more than worthwhile for me! it's comfortable, the UI is fairly straightfoward (even for a complete noob such as myself), the stabilisation is surprisingly responsive (although the lenses help) and... yeah, I recommend for a beginner, for sure! :) what sort of content creation are you planning? :)
If for video resolution, you're satisfied with 1080p, then it's great when paired with a good lens. For photography, the cameras great when paired with a good lens. But that stands true for pretty much any modern camera.
How do you gather? If you're talking about the kit lenses, the M50 mk ii kit lens is a 15-45, so the max full frame equivalent focal length is 72 as you said (1.6 x 45). The ZV-E10 has an aps-c sensor as well and with the kit lens being a 16-50, the max full frame equivalent focal length is 75 (1.5 x 50)
Since you have it, test it out if possible. Don't just take my word for it. If you can't test it (due to the return policy), watch a couple more opinions on it.
Hi Bro. I'm just a novice but have been using camcorder since 1987 just for family recording. Few years back I began to love "cinematography" by watching UA-cam for that matter and read some books on cinematography. Recently I have watched UA-cam videos about Sony FX30 which I found interesting due to it's "Cinema Line" category. How about Canon M50 Mark II? Can this camera produce cinematic or film look quality by using Sirui Anamorphic Lens and using Film Look LUTs or DaVinci Resolve for color processing equivalent to Sony FX30? or can be used to enter Short Film contest? Your advice is very highly appreciated.
If you're wondering wether to get the M50 mark II or the FX30, and you have the budget for an FX30, choose the FX30. Every time. For that use the two cameras are in totally different worlds. If you want to do cinematic stuff and want something around the price of the M50, go for the ZV-E10, it's much better for video and as an added bonus, the mount is the same as the FX30, so all lenses will be interchangeable if you upgrade to the FX30.
I'm assuming you're talking about the crop? As best as I've been able to find, due to the crop the 4k footage is indeed 4k. Unlike other cameras like the ZV-E10 which does 6k and downsamples that to 4k. However as you add the stabilisation, the footage is cropped in further, so it's as if you had zoomed in on a 4k video when considering the quality.
Sad to see that you are onjly interested in out-teching others and have no grasp on why some would choose the M50 mkii. Tech is very fleeting and ultimately, few ever begin to use any of it to its fullest. I have been shooting Canon for more than 50 years, still have most of my cameras. FTPN, AE-1, AE-1P, 1N, D30, D5 mkii, 1Ds mkiii, R and M50 mkii. A big reason I stay with Canon is all the glass I have, and short of Hasselblad of Lika, they make the best glass all around.
With true curiosity, what do you mean about out-teching? Are you referencing the critiques surrounding the video features? I really do want to understand why you would then choose to go for the M50 mkii? Because you already have the glass for it? And does that mean that people just getting into videography/photography, should disregard the lacking features even though those features would make creating the content they want easier? I don't mean this in a pissy way, I'm actually curious.
I would recommend watching a video by someone who's a more experienced canon shooter. I don't have enough experience with Canons lenses to recommend anything specific unfortunately.
I have that camera. I use it only for photography, no interested in vlogs and that stuffs. So if you want to get a good and not too expensive mirrorless camera for shoot photos, go for this one!
I share the exact same opinion
This system is dead . If you had to start now would you buy it ? The question is not wether this camare is a competent one.
@@metphmet yeah the system is dead but on the other hand you can get the lenses really cheap on sale atm.
@@bala5984 do you have to get specific lenses for this camera? do you have recommendations?
@@metphmet what system do you recommend then? Same budget as this camera
I have this camera. I think it is probably the most compact mirrorless lens mount camera for the moment. Its compactness makes it really convenient in many specific situations such as traveling, mountain climbing, outdoor activities, special angle video shotting,...etc. And yes, I still use this camera for content creation and for some interviews, documentaries and short films. And yes, I made videos with it only in 4K.
In terms of size, the M50 mark ii is bigger than the Sony a6000 series cameras, the Olympus OMD EM10 mk IV (that name is a mouthful) and the Sony ZV-E10. Those being the closer competitors to it.
That being said, it's still a compact camera so it's great to grab on the go and it can do the work. I never said that it couldn't.
I just wouldn't recommend it in 2023 since you can get better performers for the same money.
@@villerasku Yep, my m200 is smaller than m50 mkii
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II
@@villeraskuwhich one will you advise me for the same money please ??
@@Mayoda4real The canon R50
Update!:
With the release of Canon R50, that definitely goes up to the top of the recommendation list right next to the ZV-E10. Both have some benefits over each other, but for a general budget camera, both are absolutely fantastic options. Though if you want to take photos, the R50 unsurprisingly takes the cake since it has an EVF.
I want to point out that I made the review from the point of view of content creation. So, most of the critique has to do with it's video capabilities.
For most looking to do photography, (not sports or wildlife) almost any modern camera paired with a good lens will get you great images once you learn to use the camera. And the M50 mk II is no exception.
I would still rather extend my budget to either the R10 or something like an a6400 from Sony, but if you're looking to do just photography, the difference from the M50 mk II and even something like the Sony a6000 is pretty small.
U can consider "Canon EOS R7"
Been shooting photography since the film days more than 20 yrs ago. As a stills camera, it’s just okay. Color banding, dynamic range, and highlights blowing out is a common issue outdoors. (Comparing to my other cameras)
I’d like to recommend for vloggers at home to use a capture card for unlimited video recording. At 1080 it’s great. I even use it as a webcam when conferencing clients 😅
you cant pick it up and shoot without studying the menues for a hour first, fact is its a toy to play with
@@pranavmanikandannagarajan yes
I need a camera for taking pictures of customer products like carbon fiber hoods. I also need a camera for roll racing cars.
I think this camera has potential for beginners who want to stretch their ability with portraits, wide or even vlogging. I enjoy mine especially since it’s budget friendly and is a powerhouse for the time I put into it
The vlogging abilities are good when sticking to 1080p, except if it's the only thing you want do, then the ZV-E10 is just altogether better.
For photography, it's great when paired with a good lens. Then again, most modern cameras are.
@@villerasku who tf records vlog in 4k irl! not all vlogs are meant to be uploaded in yt lol
@@shayonchakravarty4503 a lot of people do
@@shayonchakravarty4503 i vlog on my phone and record 4k! it's nice for cropping tbh
I'm currently using M50 mark ii for wedding shoot and portraits. For me it is a good camera for the budget as long as you know how to deal with it. I've paired my M50 with 3 budget lenses from TTartisan, the 25mm f2, 35mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.2 .
hi do you have any sample of your photos?
This review is one of the best I have seen on this camera ….you did a great job breaking down the differences in the 4k and 1080 features…good info for a iPhone shooter who wants his first real camera…Thank You🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Bought this camera about a year ago $500 just started using it to film sports 🏀 and it’s been great quality wise it doesn’t compete with Sonys 4K $2000 cameras but paired with 55-250mm lens it gets the job done I would say it’s more than capable for clean pictures and videos it just depends on the skill of the user
Facts 💯
with a EOS-M to EOS-F Adapter this camera has brought my content to new heights. On a budget with used lenses on the market this camera offers a lot of opportunity for intermediate content creators like myself to broaden our horizons
Maybe I am an old git but I have a Canon M10, M200 and M50Mk2, this "beginner camera" talk baffles and irritates me and as soon as a vlogger mentions beginner I stop watching. This time I watched to the end just to see if there was anything nice to be said about the M50. Almost ANY camera is a good camera, the good results come from the brain directing the index finger pressing the shutter button (I use the middle finger to press the shutter, it gives more stability). People cannot tell the difference when I take a photo with a 2007 Canon SX200. Going out of production? I still have 10 years usage available until I replace these cameras.
The review was made from the point of view of content creation (should have been more clear about that) and I've pointed out to everyone who's asked about the photography side that the camera is great for photography when paired with a good lens just like pretty much any modern camera.
So, while for photography, it's mostly down to skill and glass, for videography, bad quality video is bad quality video and skill won't make 1080p into 4k.
@@villerasku Thank you for your reply, my real beef is referring to these types of camera (all brands) as beginner cameras. It is almost as though vloggers have been coerced to say that by the manufacturers in an effort to sell more cameras. I love minimalist things and my "old" M10 has delightfully few buttons but you would not notice that in the images it presents. I own a 1970 car, a 1982 motorcycle and a 1991 motorcycle and motorcycle vloggers call a motorcycle that exceeds 180km/h as a beginner bike because it is 650cc in capacity.
@@villerasku Sorry to go on, my daughter photographs motocross, rugby, showjumping, athletics, Karate and squash with the M50 and nobody has commented on the terrible results. She does not use the motor drive facility because she has developed perfect anticipation and timing which will never happen it she took the short cut of just holding a button down. She did that once and came away with 1500 shots at a karate tournament, one shot at a time and there are only 200 edits
@@GavinThomas-pix I think you're talking about content creators when you say "vlogger". Not a big deal but it just bothers me a bit since all content creators are not vloggers.
But more on the topic, the "beginner" terminology mostly comes from the fact that the majority of professionals use more feature rich, full frame cameras. I'm not saying that you can't be a professional with something like an m50, but more-so in reference to its aimed audience.
For the timing skill vs burst, it's a choice in workflow. If someone becomes perfect at timing their shot so they only need to go on instinct and they get fantastic shots, that's fantastic! And they can be less dependent on their cameras capabilities for that.
But if someone wants it to be less "risky" and "cut corners" by shooting in burst, and they're willing to do the culling of a lot of images for it, that's completely okay as well.
In the end, what matters is what the end result is and whether or not you, or the client is happy with the outcome.
@@villerasku I suppose the slower paced lifestyle in Africa gives us a different perspective to most of the western world, be thankful for diversity.
I have the M50 Mk II and I use it with the Canon 28mm f3.5 macro lens which *has* image stabilization. AFAIK, it's the only prime EF-M with IS. It's a bit slow at f3.5 but sharper than the kit lens and great for street photography or video - as well as macro, of course. I also use the Sigma 16mm f1.4, on a tripod for landscape, or with a gimbal for video - fantastic lens, sharp and bright. No other lenses needed, altogether the cost this kit for the quality was amazingly low.
Of course you use the 16mm sigma? 😂
We own a m50 and it takes pretty good shots. This review has helped so much man thank you!
The m50 is for me the perfect solution in 2023 because. Put a speedbooster on it plus a 24-105 f 4 and boom ful sensor and f 2.7 apenture. Nothing beats that for that price. Oh yeah I also slapped a aluminum case on it so it handles better and is better protected.
WHat does this speeedbooster cost and where to get it?
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i Bought The M50 Mk2 in November Last Year and i mostly Use it for photography and Sometimes for video, and i must say both is looking great. you get Very detailed and Beautiful Pictures and The Video is okay for its price. The Reason why i bought it is because i needed a Quick buddy that i could carry around on my trips, and the M50 Mk2 does this job very well 👍👍
I got it last year , adapter and ef mount is nice - no complaints will use it for 3 more years
Wow! great review man I acutally enjoyed the entire video you detailed everything I needed to know.
If you need 4K no, if 1080p is fine, go for it. I love it!
Just get a good lens, as the original standard lens is not the best in lowlight.
I use a Zhyiun Weebill S with my M50 Mark II (+ Canon 22m f/2) and I would never change it, for the price I paid!
I have to say that in terms of value for money the ef-m mount system is now cheaper to get than ever. I bought 3 new lenses for under 550 euros($600) on sale. On the RF system that would've costed me a lot more for sure. Also there aren't many small RF mount lenses specific for aps-c and the only two of them are also quite expensive for what they offer.
This was very helpful and I think the honest review I needed to hear. I'm in the market for a camera, I haven't bought one in 15 years (aside for mmy cell phone) and I want to have a dedicated camera. I appreciate the tip about the RF mounts. From what I understand, when you choose a brand your more or less choosing a lens mount and the camera can come and go but lens will stick around a while. I'll be mostly shooting wild life and nature. I was unaware of the croping, this has enriched my reasearch for my first real camera.
That's correct. I mean, the cameras capabilities are of course really important, but a good lens will carry through many bodies.
There's alot more to know when it comes to lenses but you do want to look at the lenses available and their pricing for the camera your eyeing. When it comes to Canons RF mount for example, Canon has denied all third party manufacturers from making lenses for that mount so the lens selection won't be as extensive as something like Sony E and the lenses themselves will be more expensive.
RF mount is great for what it could become in the future, but right now RF doesn't have enough canon glass and also is blocking third party lenses so it kinda suck
Yeah ive been using a Canon M50(Not MkII) for the past 2 years, and its definitely been great as a starter camera to start learning photography and cinematography. With that being said, ive quickly started to realize that its time to upgrade to get the look i want. There are a ton of limitations with this camera, even with the more expensive lenses and proper lightning.
Get real. 4K video is primarily a matter of ego stroking. 70mm film is roughly equivalent to 12K, and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" released in 2017 was shot in 8K. However, you are not going to display full 4K on most laptops or any cell phone. It's not even of much use for home video unless you have a really big TV or sitting really close. Note. 1080i is still the broadcast standard, and most video distributed over the internet is in 720p. Further, the M50 works just fine with image stabilized Canon lenses including the EF-S lenses which are also image stabilized. Canon will discontinue the EF-S lenses, but is still selling them. There are a lot of EF and EF-S lenses out there. Good grief. Did you just advertised in-camera microphones? Nobody who wants decent sound uses the in-camera microphone on any camera. Overhead boom mikes, lavalier mikes, or sound recorders like the Zoom H4n are the way to get decent sound. The bottom line is that great movies have been made with equipment inferior to the Canon M50 Mk ii and you can make a crapy movie on a Red Digital Cinema V-Raptor XL 8K S35.
My pentax mx1 has a great in camera mic. 😂
Great review well said ! Thanks
I just want to say that I have this camera and have tested it with many lenses for photography and I agree with everything you say here. If the subject is perfectly still this camera will be good for you. However, even slow moving subjects like a cat you will struggle to get focus on quickly. I also find the crop to be a huge downside for my use case as most of my subjects are very close to me and most of the beautiful lenses I've tried are not usable due to the crop. I would not recommend an APSC sensor unless you tend to work with subjects that are quite far from you and quite still
so what camera would you recommend for subjects that move? i like to get candid photos and i know the subjects are constantly moving, i need it to be clear
@@curlyheadstrong I am still looking for an upgrade myself so I don't really have any recommendations as of yet. I will say though to be fair that I have also used the Canon m50 to photograph an F1 race and it did okay, so it's not that it will be a poor choice for all fast moving subjects, just in my opinion ones that are closer to you as the photographer. I also do think that it is ultimately best for still subjects. I have to be able to move back quickly from my subjects, focus and snap a photo within seconds and this has been harder with this camera. You may be able to rent it and test it out to see if it will work for your use case. I have rented lenses before and I'm sure they offer a similar service for camera bodies. That way you can try it without the long-term investment
Wow, I haven't had those problems you mention.... For me it's been awesome, maybe you have some manufacturer problems
@@agch771 it could also just be me 🤣 I'm by no means an expert
I've actually been looking into getting the M50 Mark II for portraits as it's one of the more affordable options here in my country. The EOS R10 is an additional 5k in ZAR and that's a fuck ton of money here.
The M50 Mk II shouldn't have any issue with portrait photography. As just a photography camera for anything without alot of movement, it's completely fine. Then again, it's not much different from something like a Sony a6000.
Also, as long as you're not looking for 4k videography features, then the M50 Mk II should work just fine.
@@villerasku Thanks for the response. For now, I think the M50 Mark II will do. I am keeping my eye on the R10 in the meantime as well. I see the R mount is a bit cheaper than the M mount lenses which is super weird.
I just took this camera to a hockey game yesterday. I struggled the first 50 pics. But the last 50 turned out the best photos i ever took. I used an ef 55-200mm lens. And it was a super fast moving shots. Turned out great. Had that sony hes talking about. The zoom on it was 3x and it was horrendous. Sony didnt take the pictures i can take with this camera. And yes again quit saying it doesn't do sports. It does sports fine
All sports are rigged and scripted
I really like this camera. It was inexpensive to get the body and kit lense. I was able to get cheap telephoto and prime lenses second hand. It is small and light. I am aware that it is a technological deadend, but it meets my needs taking it out on bush walks or bike riding.
Very helpful and thanks for the recommendations.
Glad I saw this video. Thank you.
Great video. Clear explanation. True opinion. I have a the M50 Mark I and all this are true that you stated.
I'm having ths camera.. it's fine for phoroshoot sometime live streaming
Nearly 25 years of experience. If it has manual mode then no problem. This little monster is capable.
Great review. Very good.👍👍
You get on point, thanks for your advice.
just buy a 10mm lens and you can record in 4k with an effective lens of about 24mm which is ideal for vlogging. Learn how to use the depth of field scale and you don't even need Auto Focus. knowledge is power, the pros are out there using stuff that is a few years old because it works and makes them money. they are not jumping ship every few years for the latest and greatest because they have skill and knowhow.
None of this invalidates the fact that there are things that you have to work around (even if the fix is simple).
So while the camera itself is completely usable, I simply can't recommend buying into it over the ZV-E10, since those things are non-issues with that.
I am currently using M50 Mkii with a sigma lens, and it is amazing!!! if you happen to buy this, get an EF adptor and a good lens and this camera will blow your mind.
What's a good lens in your opinion?
The crop factor isn't as much of an issue if you use a speed booster and EF lenses.
It's not a problem to work around the crop, yet it is something that has to be worked around.
So, the camera itself is completely usable, but I just couldn't recommend it over the ZV-E10 with which you don't have to work around things.
Long-time college teacher..great presentation and honesty..now between ZV and Cano R-10
Ok Teacher, stop whining
I bought the camera a few weeks ago and I am happy. I already had some EF-M cameras and lenses and therefore was with me the decision now still M or RF but quite honestly did not want to buy all the lenses new and in that way this was the right decision.
I can control my studio flashes, Godox flashes everything. It makes great photos both macro, landscape and in the studio and quite honestly if you already have the appropriate equipment why then switch to RF. Admittedly, in the future I will certainly no longer buy EF-M lenses and the next camera will certainly Eos R but until then I have now probably only a few years rest and save me the money to then buy the RF lenses used.
So I must disagree.... of course if you change now from a DSLR and ask yourself RF or M Mount then RF, but has you had to date M-Mount it is a great camera
If you already own EF-M equipment, then it's a different situation altogether.
And for photography, it will be perfectly fine when paired with good glass, just like almost any modern-ish camera.
The non-recommendation is more-so aimed at people buying into the system, and more specifically, people who want to do videography.
Average people think the photos I have taken with this camera and my EF 135mm f/2 with the speed booster are magical. If you know what you are doing even for video this little camera is very capable and will be for another decade.
I like the critical analysis
Hi...good review..What camera did you use filming the UA-cam video...?
I used my trusty Sony a6000.
@LowFigh Okey, l guesses it was a more expensive camera...Was the video recorded in 4K ....?
why did you say that we shouldn't use the built-in flash?
Built-in flashes, like the one in the M50 mk II, where you can't point the flash anywhere but forward, tend to lead to washed out images with extremely hard shadows. It's generally not a flattering look unless that's the exact style that you're going for.
The R series lenses are prohibitively expensive and Canon is forbidding 3rd parties from manufacturing lenses for the R-series cameras. The R10 is very close to the same size but with full-sized lenses. The R10 is superior and doesn't have the 4K issue - but lenses! If you buy any R-series camera you're going to need an adapter to run EF and EF-S lenses unless money is no object. EF-M mount lenses on the other hand, are plentiful, have great 3rd party support, and are very affordable. I would still recommend the M50 Mark II on this alone.
Thanks
straight to the point. was thinking this camera was the thing to get, but for a couple hundred more, you can get the Sony ZV-E10. I do wonder when this Canon camera will have a significant drop in price given the newer models/systems. Any clue when that might be?
For a price drop? No idea. But since the R50 is basically the same price than the M50 mk II, that's the obviously better deal to get. The ZV-E10 vs R50 is a whole different battle.
Did I hear you correctly, that you shouldn't really use the built-in flash? I've used it for many applications with great results. What did you mean when you said this? I'm very, very curious.
I have a question, when the camera is connected to the computer to record a youtube video, the 30 min limit is not there, right?
sigma 16mm, 30mm, canon ef 50mm, thats all the lenses you will ever need for this camera
What if you turn off stabilization and use a gimbal at 4K?
There are many reviews of this camera on UA-cam and I’ve watched most of them, as I’m seriously thinking of buying one. Your comments are just about the reverse of most reviewers. I found it a bit pretentious to be honest. By the way, you do know that this camera takes still shots do you?
I stand by everything I said in the video as they're all based on my personal experiences and opinions. It's also important to pay attention when the reviews were made seeing as the ones from launch didn't have the ZV-E10 to compare to.
The camera was a big deal and the best value creator camera when it came out and that's why it got the reviews that it did. These days for that use-case it has simply been surpassed just like it once surpassed the Panasonic G80.
I am very well aware that the camera takes stills but that wasn't my focus in the review as the review focused on content creation, hence why I only briefly mentioned it's photo capabilities.
I want to see how you would compare this to the Nikon z30
Hii bro, VERY NICE CONCEPT & UR WAY OF APPROACHING IS VERY GOOD, IF POSSIBLE CAN U MAKE A VIDEO ON "CANON EOS R7" ??
The R7 seems like a great camera as it's a better version of the R10. It is quite a bit more expensive though.
I would love to make a video on it but, sadly, I don't have it nor do I have a way of getting my hands on one so, I suggest hopping over to someone like @dpreview and checking out their reviews on it.
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Thank you so much for this video
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Thank you for watching!
I want to get into photography, would this Camera be a great pick for a starter?
If you can get it for really cheap possibly with some lenses, but I would much rather go for something like the Canon R50 as it's just a better version of this camera. The selection of lenses that fit into the R50 (RF lens) is limited and expensive but you can use an RF to EF adapter (called a mount adapter) and still use some older, cheaper high quality lenses. That way if you want to upgrade down the line, your camera can use RF lenses.
Thank you for the review. Would you say the canon t8i is better than this or sit down videos and vlogs? Thanks
Sorry for taking so long to respond, but there really are no advantages with the T8i and based on what I've read and heard about it, it keeps all the same disadvantages. So personally, I would go for the M50 mkII since it's smaller and more comfortable to use.
Ok but the critique was all about the video specs, what about for photography only?
For photography only, it's good when you pair it with a good lens. Just like almost any modern camera.
As long as you don't try sports since it's burst is slow and the buffer is really small.
Ok, thanks
Hi there, thanks for making this! What camera would you recommend for using as a webcam / streaming on Twitch? Also like to casually take photos as well, but main purpose would be for streaming
The M50 mk ii isn't bad, but the ZV-E10 is simply better for that use. Pair it with something like the Sigma 16mm f1.8 and you'll have fantastic image quality for any kind of streaming.
Thanks for watching!
@@villerasku Thank you! Will look into it ◡̈
@@villerasku can you share a link to the lens you mentioned? I can't find it online
@@LINNEYofficial Oh, my bad it's a 1.4.
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Remember that the lens is fantastic for streamers, but it is a prime lens so you can't zoom at all. It takes great photos but if you want to have some versatility when going out to shoot, at that point a zoom lens is nice.
In the next few years these cameras will be obsolete. You might as well vlog on your iPhone 14 or 15 if u bought this starter camera u still need to invest in different lenses which cost more then the camera
I some how wish comparisons are like comparing apples with apples. For starters the price. What this camera can deliver for that price. Lenses, well at that price thats the selection you get.
Can we shoot Films???
What is the Sony competitor camera he mentioned in the video?
That would be the Sony ZV-E10.
I would expect a camera UA-cam video to actually include some more footage from the camera.
M50 mark 2 is smaller than r10 plus the ZV Sony has bad stabilization I hear. Might still go with the m50 as a beginner.
The M50 is smaller than the R10, I never denied that.
But you should look at some comparison footage between the stabilisations if you think the ZV's stabilisation is bad. Especially since the ZV has access to Catalyst Browse.
But if you still think the M50 is best for you, then great! The best camera is the one that does everything you want it to do.
@@villerasku will do. Kind regards.
Hi there. I've been offered this camara with a kit lense and an Olympus Om d e M10 Mark iv (just the body) both for the same price (around 350 euros). Given that I have little experience in photography and I am interested in street, landscape and travel photography, what would you chose?? Thanks a lot!
Mine just came in yesterday after a lot of reviewing and researching on the camera. I was excited for the camera since it’s my first actual camera that I bought ($631.90 😢) but well spent. Aaaand I forgot a memory card for it aaaaand I bought a laptop for it without researching further more cuz I didn’t know the m50 ii only needed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 😭😭😭😭😭😭 spent over 1000 on both
This or R100 and why? For both video and photos
From all the videos i seen.. it seems that the canon takes better pictures and battery last longer. And the sony coloring is kind of off especially outside so theres some adjustments…i do like that the canon has a flash idk im stuck between the 2.
Have watched a lot of videos--basically Canon for fotos, Sony ZV-E10 for video
I use it to make my content with the stock Lens and its amazing
Hello. what camera do U use ?
Focusing isn't that good? Really? Compared to what lol
what is the best beginners camera for festivals and events greetz
Hi will I be able to use the m50 adapter on the M50 mark ii!? What lenses will I have to get for the adapter if I can!?
If you're referring to the Canon EF-EOS M adapter, then yes. You'll be able to use any EF lens on the M50 Mark II.
Price and size attracted me. I Dont want a boat anchor that will stay at home…
At my level if can’t take good pictures with this camera I should not double down with a more expensive camera if support is not available for his camera it leaves me with the option for another brand altogether. I’m learning with this camera I like it but if I did not have it then price and features play a big role
i've used the M50 for 5 years - happily, until a few months ago, when little things started to go wrong. i did a factory reset (i think!?) but now, when more faults are cropping up, i can't remember how to do a reset! i have enough native efm lenses for my needs, so can't decide whether to buy a M50 mkII while they're still available, otherwise i'll be stuck with good lenses i can't use! i hate canon!
Do you recommend M50 Mark 2 over Nikon Z 30 for travel videos and vlogging ?
I'd recommend the R50 over either one. When bought new, they're pretty close in terms of price, and the R50 is the camera that the M50 mk II wished it was.
What camera did you record this video with?
not sure if you will answer this question but , i've been using an canon 2000d just to shoot motorsports (standard lenses and some tamron and 50mm 1.8 lenses added) . i only bought that camera to see if i really loved photography and used it enough and i do some i want to upgrade but Lord knows idk what to buy next (i wanna keep my lenses thats for sure) but there's so much choice and all different etc and i'm pretty much clueless besides taking pictures.
Without a budget it's hard to say, but if you're looking for something in the price range of the M50 Mk II, you can get the R50 which is for all sorts and purposes just a better M50, and with a RF to EF mount adapter, you should still be able to use your lenses.
Please Do refer best Tripod & Mic for voice Recording
What camera would u recommend for video making (like making music videos etc..) that is budget friendly?
The Sony ZV-E10 would definitely be my go-to for any sort of video making.
Should have made it clear early in the video (or in the title) that this was going to be 11 minutes of talk about video and vlogging.
11 minute waste of time if you're not interested in video.
what did you shoot this video on?
My trusty Sony a6000.
If you get Canon EOS M50 less then $500 kit lens (15-45mm or 18-55mm) I think still a good deal in 2023. Dual autofocus make a different compare other Brand at that price. LMK!
but is it good camera for photography? sorry if its in video, didnt catch it.
Only touched on it briefly but for photography, it's decent when paired with a good lens. Though, if bought new, it's not that far away from the R50, which I would wholeheartedly recommend over the M50 mk II.
😂😂😂😂 the 4k situation is freaking hillarious. Wow. Big wow
Hey I really like everything about this camera but I need to be able to shoot a video at least for one hour in one take. Is there a way around that limitation or can you recommend another camera that has the same features and abilities as this one plus the longer videorecording?
If you like the Canon M50, the Canon R50 is the same camera but better in every way. The recording limit is also up to an hour.
Of course the Sony ZV-E10 has unlimited recording.
@@villerasku Thank you very much. Do you think it would be worth to go for the r10 instead of the r50 in that case?
i bought it used at 400 dollars which was really my max budget and this camera fit right in that price range so i hope that was at least a good value
That's definitely good value right there. It can definitely get the job done and for that price the potential quality is absolutely great value. Just need to learn how to work around the shortcomings and you're golden.
I am a subject that stays pretty still and am shooting on a tripod. I am streaming video games. I have this camera already. What is the widest lens I can buy for this thing.
canon m50 or canon m50 mark ii?
I'm hoping someone can help me here and apologies if this is a daft question.
I am VERY amateur but also VERY dedicated when it comes to film-making and wondered if it was worthwhile getting the Canon Mk II second hand (I can find it for about £300-400, or $375-500 USD)? Does it make sense to go for this, or spring for a new one (nearly twice the price) or really save up for the ZVE10, as he suggests?
I'm focussing my channel content on musician vlogs: showing typical day-in-the-life stuff, busking, travelling and snippets of performances etc
Great video, very helpful up until he made me question my decisions with regards to purchasing a second hard Mk II! :P
I mean you can make the M50 mk ii work but its just a lot of work. Unless 1080p is fine since then it has no crop and the auto-focus still works.
Definitely shouldn't buy it new though since Canon priced the R50 in the same price range so it shouldn't be too much more expensive. And that camera is the M50 but without any of the drawbacks.
@@villerasku That's really helpful, thank you, man. Early days for me so 1080p is fine.
I will upgrade in time so hopefully, as a beginner, a second hand one will get me started :)
@@villerasku just a quick update, i managed to find a second hand M50 super cheap and local with both a portrait and a standard lense included!
This video (and your comment) made me confident to commit taking my film-making journey a lot more seriously! Maybe in a few years you'll see me again as a professional vlogger with an even better camera ;)
@wildwildsouthwestchild Did you get the camera? If yes, what are your feedbacks. I am also interested in doing content creation so I'm wondering if it's still worth getting
@@tashoi876 Hey, I got the camera and I use it for all my videos now (and a lot of amateur photography). I did a quick comparison against my phone camera in one of my vlogs, and - obviously - the M50 is miles ahead! I got two lenses with it, a 15-45mm and a 18-55mm wide angle lens which, for a couple of hundred pounds, makes it more than worthwhile for me!
it's comfortable, the UI is fairly straightfoward (even for a complete noob such as myself), the stabilisation is surprisingly responsive (although the lenses help) and... yeah, I recommend for a beginner, for sure! :)
what sort of content creation are you planning? :)
Is it good to shoot beauty products and beauty videos? I’m a beginner and my budget is limited
If for video resolution, you're satisfied with 1080p, then it's great when paired with a good lens.
For photography, the cameras great when paired with a good lens. But that stands true for pretty much any modern camera.
How can I upload pics to my computer?
The basic Canon EOS M50 zoom lens has a max focal length of 72mm, the basic zoom lens for the Sony ZV-E10 only has a max focal length of 50mm
How do you gather?
If you're talking about the kit lenses, the M50 mk ii kit lens is a 15-45, so the max full frame equivalent focal length is 72 as you said (1.6 x 45).
The ZV-E10 has an aps-c sensor as well and with the kit lens being a 16-50, the max full frame equivalent focal length is 75 (1.5 x 50)
Would this be a good camera for shooting pranks in 4k from a distance?
I literally just bought this cam (refurbed) yesterday 🥴 I can return, and start the search over.
What did you think was the biggest turn off for this camera?
Since you have it, test it out if possible. Don't just take my word for it.
If you can't test it (due to the return policy), watch a couple more opinions on it.
Hi Bro.
I'm just a novice but have been using camcorder since 1987 just for family recording.
Few years back I began to love "cinematography" by watching UA-cam for that matter and read some books on cinematography.
Recently I have watched UA-cam videos about Sony FX30 which I found interesting due to it's "Cinema Line" category.
How about Canon M50 Mark II? Can this camera produce cinematic or film look quality by using Sirui Anamorphic Lens and using Film Look LUTs or DaVinci Resolve for color processing equivalent to Sony FX30? or can be used to enter Short Film contest?
Your advice is very highly appreciated.
If you're wondering wether to get the M50 mark II or the FX30, and you have the budget for an FX30, choose the FX30. Every time.
For that use the two cameras are in totally different worlds.
If you want to do cinematic stuff and want something around the price of the M50, go for the ZV-E10, it's much better for video and as an added bonus, the mount is the same as the FX30, so all lenses will be interchangeable if you upgrade to the FX30.
@@villerasku Thanks Bro. Highly appreciated.
Even though it takes away from the wideness of the lense does it affect resolution or does it remain true 4k in resolution?
I'm assuming you're talking about the crop? As best as I've been able to find, due to the crop the 4k footage is indeed 4k. Unlike other cameras like the ZV-E10 which does 6k and downsamples that to 4k. However as you add the stabilisation, the footage is cropped in further, so it's as if you had zoomed in on a 4k video when considering the quality.
@@villerasku thank you that clarifies it perfectly!
I am unable to take photos in 10x zoom only video is possible .. Is it possible to take photo in 10x zoom??
Sad to see that you are onjly interested in out-teching others and have no grasp on why some would choose the M50 mkii. Tech is very fleeting and ultimately, few ever begin to use any of it to its fullest. I have been shooting Canon for more than 50 years, still have most of my cameras. FTPN, AE-1, AE-1P, 1N, D30, D5 mkii, 1Ds mkiii, R and M50 mkii. A big reason I stay with Canon is all the glass I have, and short of Hasselblad of Lika, they make the best glass all around.
With true curiosity, what do you mean about out-teching? Are you referencing the critiques surrounding the video features?
I really do want to understand why you would then choose to go for the M50 mkii? Because you already have the glass for it?
And does that mean that people just getting into videography/photography, should disregard the lacking features even though those features would make creating the content they want easier?
I don't mean this in a pissy way, I'm actually curious.
What camera were you using to film this review? (not the Canon)
When I shot this one I was still using my old Sony a6000.
Can you suggest me best lens for this camera? Please
I would recommend watching a video by someone who's a more experienced canon shooter. I don't have enough experience with Canons lenses to recommend anything specific unfortunately.