The BEST CAMERA 📷 for Hybrid Shooters // Canon R5

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Since the beginning of last year, I've shot primarily on a single camera for all of my photo and video content. As a hybrid content creator it's important to have a camera that can keep up with the demands of my work. Enter the Canon R5!

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[Timecodes]
0:00 Best Camera for Hybrid Shooters
0:45 Why the Canon R5?
1:57 What is a Hybrid Camera?
2:58 Canon vs Sony
4:12 Canon vs Canon
7:36 How I edit my Photos
8:25 Photo Features
10:15 Camera Lenses
12:31 Video Features // IBIS Comparison
12:57 My Favorite Features // 400 Megapixels
16:16 Problems with the Canon R5
17:00 Is it Worth it?

[Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Have to agree. I have the R5 and R6ii. It’s truly magical. So many little features that rock.

[JonnyRay]

I'm absolutely loving my R5 all these years later. It's been perfect

[michaelahochmayer]

Thanks for the review and analysis. I've always been on Canon but when I decided to quit photography (yes, I know: WHY??) and take a break I was convinced my next camera would be a Sony. After testing both cameras I felt "more at home" with Canon and I never regretted it. Your review reminded me why I went for the R5. What I like most about your videos and shorts: they are informative, funny and even if one knows that you are a Canon guy you never talk ill about the other brands .At t least I did not notice anything major other than some eye twinkling sidekicks to Nikon. Which is fine btw (owned one as well) I'd love to see more comparison content but also more depth and details into features of Canon Cameras. I learned more on your youtube channel than reading the handbook of my cam. :)

[Ingemann.]

Debateable...
I've shot a lot with the R5 before, and now own the A7IV. But the takeaway with all the Canon RF cameras is that Canon does NOT allow third party lenses, and the native lenses are expensive. On the other hand with Sony, I bought myself the A7IV along with the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 and it's still cheaper than the R5.

For me, maybe the Lumix S5II/S5II X are the best hybrid cameras as of now, as it does more or less of what the R5 can do for much less money.

[Willfa]

Love this analysis. Super helpful in expaining the pros and cons of higher end hybrid cameras, especially considering how many different options there are to choose from.

[RVNmedic]

Great overview. I continue to learn more about my R5 daily. Thanks.

[RetroBathingApe]

Great video! Watched so many and this one really covered it all

[mcintosh.motors]

I’ve been Canon for life but I don’t think I’m leaving Sony after switching. No company is perfect, but Canon not allowing third party glass is just outrageous, I can’t support a company like that.

[alexandrmedia]

The Canon R5 is nice but I ❤ my Sony A7R V, especially paired with the Tamron 35-150mm. I think most cameras that are coming out these days are excellent and it just comes down to your needs and preferences.

[JasonLorette]

All good points...but best Hybrid (budget aside) I'd have to say is the Z8...to me anyway.

[AnthonyGugliotta]

What's a feature you'd love to see in a hybrid camera?

[TuomoTanskanen]

R5 is still competitive but they need to come out with firmware 2.0 (or mark2) that includes all the nice things available even on the lower budget options like R7. AF modes, digital hotshoe, etc. Switching between R7 and R5 right now feels backwards to me, R5 being the one lacking in software, despite being 2.5x more expensive.

[dris]

Anthony! What are YOU TALKING ABOUT! The R6 Mark II DOES ALLOW CUSTOM MODES! The same as the R5 for both video and photo... you get 3 of them. Exactly the same as the R5 and you don't need the top screen to use them. Also, you can switch modes much faster on the R6 II because of the dedicated video/photo switch and top dial. :)

[MattMakes]

Great take on your perspective! I am a hobbyist and the R5 is/was too much camera for me when I was looking for a new Rig. I settled on the R6ii and I just love it. It does everything I need it to do and more. If I ever decide to try to make $$ with my hobby I know I will have a great base to start from and in time I will be able to upgrade to something else (the new shiny!). But for now, I will just take my shots and watch your vids! :) Keep it up!

[the_basic_bazsed]

I love youre videos! Thanks so much for them !

[KrakenXE]

I've been looking to upgrading my camera and I've honestly been debating switching to Sony, but the fact that Canon camera's video are close to the Sony's, but having better photo like an FX3 vs R5 it makes me want to stick with Canon

[robgerety]

I'm an amateur photographer, recently retired, and I would hate to be without my R5. I expect that it will be my last camera. I love the thing. But, even more than the body - I love love love the fast 1.2 RF primes. They are very special lenses.

[dris]

I'd say the R6 II is even better (unless you need 8K or 4K 120). The R6 II is better in almost any way, and it's way cheaper. And I've compared the 24 and 45 MP files by upscaling the R6 II files in Adobe Camera Raw and there was little to no difference even viewed at 100% on a 5K monitor. If I use the "Enhance" feature, the R6 II files at 45 MP files look even better than the R5 native files.

Also the R6 II battery live is better than the R5 by a fair margin.

With the $2000 I saved vs getting and R5, I got a 70-200 2.8 lens!

I've compared All I vs IPB and there is no difference at all.

[ajbroo]

Loved this video.
For the length and insight and all the example photos shown.
Wish I’d found this earlier

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[JaredHoyman]

R6 ii has 3 cusom shoot button settings for photos and 3 for video. That's actually why I use it as a full time architectural photographer and videographer.