Canon R7 Review - Underrated For Video

A full review of the Canon EOS R7 for shooting video. Image quality, dynamic range, autofocus, low light, lens options, comparisons, rolling shutter, build quality, physical characteristics, negatives, value and recommendations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Image Quality
1:55 - Dynamic Range
2:16 - Low Light
2:46 - Autofocus
3:12 - IBIS
4:57 - Overheating & Battery Life
6:22 - Rolling Shutter
6:47 - Build Quality & Physical Characteristics
10:10 - Where Does Fit In Canon's Lineup
11:05 - Lens Options & Adapters
14:27 - What I Don't Like
17:34 - Value, Competition & Who This Camera Is For

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[dajoncharles]

For me personally. The R7 was a no brainer. Ive been waiting for Canon to release a APCS mirrorless camera that does 4k60p for some time now. The main reason I wanted the APCS is because I use my Sigma 18-35mm on my 80D which is a APCS camera and there's no way I'm gonna get rid of that lens. I bought the Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 (CROP SENOR LENS) along the R7 and I couldn't be happier. I actually prefer the crop sensor as I mainly shoot weddings which means I can get more range out of zoom lenses. Also the VND adapter is amazing. All in all, Canon R7 is a beast of a camera; gonna be picking up 1 or 2 more.

[sabrosisimo]

You are to blame that I bought a Canon R7. I am very happy with my purchase. Keep creating more reviews. Congratulations!

[robwalker]

got this 3 weeks ago and am totally blown away with the capabilities...REAL WORLD USAGE, this thing is awesome to use and the autofocus will make me put away my 70D, the buttons are very easy to adapt to, the eye follow feature is enough to make you purchase this . video is solid in 4k fine and fhd 60fps still testing low light etc but so far awesome there too...bottom line is IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING UPGRADING GET THIS CAMERA the kit 18-250 is solid and focus is SPOT ON

[ferdyrp]

Great Video! Just bought mine yesterday after seeing this review. Glad that I found this channel, keep it up mate!

[shawnwright]

The camera was totally not on my radar. I said, “It’s too small, in every way - size and sensor” BUT I was tired of my Mark 4. I almost bought a R5C several times. Then while in local camera store I tried the R7 and had a conversation with myself - and realized that I was the problem…. I had set in my mind a certain level of expectation on size to my hand and I had to get over it. I bought the “Clutch” camera strap from Peak Design and love this thing. FAST, FAST, FAST - AF is awesome, FPS - amazing, noise is not a problem, being light weight is awesome - and I could buy three of these for the price of a R5C with grip. This is now my B cam to my C70 - I think now I am ready to sell my EF glass.

[joshvoigt]

Following your work wit this camera has been awesome and I'm super grateful for everything you've done. I'm pretty sold on it at this point as I love my a8-35 1.8 too much to not consider it. Might add a few to my wedding bag. Thanks Josh, keep up the great work!

[AlwaGordon]

Have you seen the 7.5mm 2.0 by aristan? It has an R mount only 140 roughly. Could be a great wide angle alternative

[przybylskipawel]

Please include tesing the use of dummy battery with this camera. Does it improve overheating performance?

[JoseFArias-ltuv]

Already waiting for the rig and battery solutions video!

[themartinhawkins]

I've been enjoying your videos a lot, Josh. Can't wait to see your reaction whenever Canon finally puts a full sized HDMI port on one of their mirrorless cameras.

[arttiz]

Its true what you said at the end: the R6 has me with lots of frustration with its overheating issues. It’s so sad! Thanks

[isrraelm]

Just got mine. Im so stoked to film on it

[norfolknonsense]

Thank you so much for putting a lot of effort in your R7 videos. I'm on the fence of buying one. The only thing that holds me back is the lack of wider lenses, like 24mm and wider. The RF 16mm suffers from noisy AF and heavy focus breathing. I wouldn't mind buying EF glass but even there I can not find wide glass with quiet AF.

[Chris-NZ]

Hi Josh, I got the R7 as a backup to my R5. Honestly at the R7 price point its an incredibly able ‘B”cam with the “feel” (for me) close enough to not be annoying . One of the things that struck me about the R7 was that 16 years ago I went on an overseas trip with an 8 mpx Canon 20D which in todays money was more expensive than the R7 and the latest Sony handy cam which I think was 720 resolution. When you think about it the R7 can do both the photo and video tasks heaps better and at least half the price !! Great review as usual 😀and it would be interesting to see where firmware updates take this camera they certainly took the R5 a long way. Cheers from NZ

[VictorLaforteza]

I've been trying to get my hands on this! lol It looks like a good contender for video. The footage you show looks really good off the bat! Pair this up with the Sigma 18-35 and it'll be a "budget" powerhouse.

[balajiproduction]

Thanks For Informative Video.
Can you pls make a video on 'AUTO LEVAL' in Video mode in r7
or give any information on this inbuilt function.

[DWGadgets]

most review dont provide footage and effort like you. thanks bro New subscriber

[energieinfo]

Thanks again for confirming that the R7 is a technically capable camera - at the moment I think it outperforms my capabilities :) I have no comparison to R5 and C70 so your experience is very important for me - I have ordered the R7 four months ago and used it for roughly one month and I find the video quality extraordinary. I shoot in CLOG 4k fine to have all the options for later use - just collecting snippets at the moment.
The most helpful detail is the auto balance feature which gives me a clean viewfinder and keeps the horizon leveled. Makes tripod work much easier - roughly horizontal position of the tripod base/head is enough and allows simpler lighter tripods!

[dxgable]

Thanks for all your R7 content it’s been awesome! I’m thinking of upgrading from my EOS R to this for video. Do you think that’s a wise upgrade?

[tekguyphoto]

I get the notification on my phone for the new video and most of the time I watch it on my Fire stick 4k on my big TV but I don't sign in because the kids also use it for youtube and you know. So it seems a non subscriber is watching even though I am subscribed. I wonder how that works. I just love watching your reviews on the big screen. So does R5 have CLOG and CLO3 ? is CLOG actually CLOG2 - so R7 only has CLOG3