Canon EOS R vs. 5D Mark 4 - Which is best for VIDEO?

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[theothermarkwilliams]

My wife shoots with a 5D4 and I shoot with an EOS-R. When we shoot video/film together, the resulting footage is close enough to not require much post-processing to make them match under most circumstances. So I think the assessment in this video is spot-on. We've been really happy overall with the quality we've been getting with this combo, and our clients have been happy, too. We're actually even considering adding another EOS-R or RP.

[shazbk]

The EOS R is a great camera. Bought it and tried it for a week, fell in love with it, sold my Fuji XT-3 with lenses and kept the EOS R system. I can't be more happy with that decision!!!

[HetOnbekende]

i bought the eos R for video. and just love it!
Amazing for my youtube videos and all other work i do as a freelancer.

[codyoscardavid]

The EOS R & 5D mkiv are my two main cameras for photo wedding photography and videography. I've really enjoyed them for what they can do and what they offer. I love all cameras but with as much investment in Canon gear it made more sense for me to get the EOS R instead of switching to Sony.

[CinemaSteve]

Dang, perfect timing for this video. As a corporate DP I've been trying to decide whether to replace the 5d MkIV as our gimbal camera. Thanks for the awesome video, now I made my decision :D Also, just a note, the MkIV CAN come with C-log in the camera, but you have to pay $100 more upfront for it to come with it stock. So that at least eliminates the need to send it to Canon and pay that $100 fee after getting it.

[martydenson_mfm]

I'm still rocking my 5D Mark IV's. I've learned this little trick of slightly underexposing on the 5D4 so as to not blowout the highlights and then lift shadows in post and I get a really good image if I do not use C-Log. I shoot 50% Photography & 50% Video, which is why I bought the 5D4 shortly after it was announced.

[TomasStavik]

There's a difference.. The Eos R has a little more dynamic range and the image has a bit more contrast. The Eos R looked best.

[ZachDalin]

The Mark 4 can not do dual recording to both slots. That’s a photo only feature not video.

[LBFilmsgo]

I just bought an EOS-R after having too many error messages/repairs on my 5D Mark IV and this video helped solidify I made the right decision. Thanks for this comparison video

[maxanisimov]

EOS R's digital image stabilization gave it away in the comparison between the A and the B shots. I spotted the difference pretty much right away.

[danzbeard]

As the eos R’s price continues to drop, it becomes more and more tempting 🤔

[TiagoGuerra]

I'l tell you one thing that both of those cameras have in common:



-I can't afford them

[groupcaptainbonzo]

I have both... I’ve had my “R” for two years now. And loved it from day one. And still do. The 4K crop is not a problem step back, or use a wider lens if it’s a problem.... I always offer 4K. But most clients go for 1080. Do that’s good enough.

[Bocajxab]

I like a big and heavy camera, so I bought the 5D

[FranklinFitzgerald]

That was a solid review. I came to check this out because B&H is selling the R for $1499 and the Mk IV for $1999 as of December 17, 2020. And they are giving a free EF lens adapter for the R. Even though they are coming out with a new camera in 2020, this will be a nice inexpensive upgrade to my Mk III.

[JohnMeyer]

I'd love to see a side by side EOS R vs 90D comparison! They seem to be pretty well matched as far as specs with the 90D actually doing a bit better with 120fps FHD, but I'm not sure how the video out of them would compare.

[MicheletDiez]

This is by far the best video to convince someone to make the jump from DSLR to mirrorless, as long as you like Canon. thanks

[KabbaModern]

You all compared these so well!!!! I’m a photographer first and videographer second. I love how you mentioned that. I was looking into getting a back up cam for video and photography here and there.

[TonyMellinger]

I have both of these cameras and I've noticed the LOG footage is much more noisy on the 5D4. The EOS R is my choice for video! Great video!

[TreyEversman]

Really appreciate this video guys!! Who else's mouth is watering now for this potential EOS R PRO..2 card slots? Possibly IBIS? PLEASE SAY 120 1080..TAKE MY MONEYYYY!