Canon Cameras: The Good and the Bad

The recent Canon RF mount camera releases have done a lot to re-inspire confidence in the brand, there's still plenty that could be improved. Chris (the optimist) and Jordan (the human bummer) offer their thoughts on what Canon is getting right, and where they're still missing the mark.

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0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Autofocus
2:17 - Lens lineup
3:38 - Image quality
4:53 - Battery life
5:45 - Interface
7:35 - Product lineup
9:18 - The wrap
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[jonathans]

BAD: the RF lens lineup. Costs a fortune. Very limited non-L options. No wide angle primes.

Own an R6, and getting super frustrated with the lack of new lens offerings.

[jimtipton]

Now if only this had been a drinking game! Very fair and honest review guys. I own the R5 and as a photographer first, it's my favorite all time Canon. If I ever waffled (and I probably won't) it would be to Nikon. I think they are really upping their game and I have always liked their image quality. Be well.

[obsidian]

After shooting NIKON for 23 years, I switched to CANON after NIKON dropped the ball with the D6! I was still shooting with my D4S and was ready to up grade but I switched to CANON with the 1DXMK3 and have been over the moon…and a few years later, NIKON drops the Z9! 🙄 I didn’t upgrade to the R3 because, well…it’s not a flagship body and my 1DXMK3 is still putting in the WORK! All that being said, CANON is going to have to put away the “Cripple Hammer” AND throw everything plus the kitchen sink at the R1!!! 🤷🏾‍♂️ I don’t have to shoot mirrorless, but I’d like to…on CANON if they would just stop getting in their own way!

[BrownieX]

Love the sad comments. Coming up with Sadam Sandler and the movie references like that was unexpected. Awesome comedy.

[rijulgarg]

the only reason i’m switching from Canon 7D Mark II to a proper full frame Sony A7IV is because they haven’t given third party lens manufacturers their RF mount details (or wtv the term is)
I just prefer going to a mount system that has an infinite level of lens types than staying stuck with the first party which cost an arm and a leg.

[Bharath-giyj]

Can you guys make similar vedio on Fujifilm cameras please

[BrownieX]

Excited for when you do Fujifilm. APSC lineup is great. I would hope they would try some more rangefinder designs and more functional instax products. The medium format scene might get more competition. But their lenses are still behind in terms of looks, design, range and leading in terms of f-stop compared to full frame.

[Richards]

I love you guys. You are able to be both one of the most honest and informative Camera review channels AND the most entertaining. I am a photog who is dipping his toe into filmmaking, and have been shooting Sony e-mount since it was only for APS-C, but I still watch your reviews of other cameras to get a sense of how things are evolving and what's available from the "competition." I'm glad that Canon and Nikon are both putting out good cameras, as it forces Sony to keep innovating and improving, too. More competition is good for us consumers.

[PavelTsvetkovVideoandPhoto]

Here is the thing: Canon is in the unique position of the company that has the know-how and the financial resources to create the perfect hybrid camera with the best ergonomics and specifications but they will not do it because... they want to sell a separate line of video-only cameras.

[joakimax]

I must say I love your sense of humour!

[-grey]

SMALL aps-c. Eos M was a great size. I can't justify buying an aps-c that's the same price and size as entry level full frame. Besides some of us want pocket cameras for street, travel, and hiking without needing to drop the quality all the way down to 1 inch point and shoots.

[vitaminb]

For 99% of population out there you cannot go wrong with a leader in cameras like Canon. All this trying to find flaws and faults is just nitpicking for the sake of nitpicking. Nothing is perfect, anything will have some cons, but it's still an amazing camera system regardless. People need to go back 30 years into film years (or the very first DSLRs) and see how they like those cameras even compared to the entry-level mirrorless of today.

[deepaksomayya]

You Absolutely Right Sir
Canon needs to work on New APC Line with dual Card Slot and better Battery .As Canon 90D was good, Lenses are very expensive and they need to come with affordable lenses

[LyndonPatrickSmith]

That intro was on point. Eeyore and Christopher Robin. 😆

[marcjones]

The last Canon camera I used was a AE1 it was pretty sweet.

[someoneelse]

Canon has rested on their lapels for a while. Maybe since 2010. I left in 2015. Saw that other brands supported all their consumers with more affordable offerings. 35, 50, 85mm. Canon only refreshes $$$$ lenses. And the dynamic range is still years behind. I have no problem keeping up with my 2011 D600 24MP sensor. Sure the R5 is good but I was never in the market to spend $4500 USD for features found in the $2000 market.

Then theres the lenses. The 85mm 1.8 was released in 1993. Never was updated. Horrible fringing.

All their 50mms were rickety. Never addressed their consumer lenses.

[jordanfranck]

It’s the little stuff like the intro that makes these guys so funny. “Yeah I’ll introduce you in a bit” 😆

[nodrogkam]

I made a swap from Sony A9 to the R5 and the bugs on the R5 have reminded me of Sony in 2016. Still don’t feel the AF in the R5 is as intelligent than the old A9. Agree with the need to manipulate the case mode…it’s exhausting. Thanks for the video.

I loved all my Canons, but I recently switched from Canon APS-C to Fuji X for my first mirrorless because of their unclear perspective for APS-C. I don't want to go full-frame because of the weight, size and price of the lenses. Fuji's Lenses are really unexpectedly perfect for my needs. Small, light and tack sharp. And the fourth generation X-Sensor is excellent. Low noise, great raw files. I'm very happy with my choice.

[idolog]

Canon cripples cameras by purpose, for instance R6 looks like a great camera for video until you realise that it is crippled, aperture/shutter priority for video is blocked, it is capable but blocked, what a shame.

So if you are looking for a video camera, avoid the Canon R6, go with Sony A74.