CANON EOS R REVIEW - Better than the specs?

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[mattih]

Hope you guys are okay with long reviews haha. Let me know what you think of the camera especially if you've tried it out?

[PotatoJet]

I was bummed out about the crop in 4k at first... but it took me over 7hrs to render my 4k video last night now I realized I hate 4k.

[DeadGlassEyes]

I just bought this and I love it, but honestly, my workflow doesn't include any video. I bought it for photography only, and the sensor is fantastic. It feels nice and solid, and it's easy to use. The flip screen is also very useful for photography as well. Very happy with this to be honest.

[BenTroxell]

Matti always looking like the sun in his eyes haha.

[brivnii]

If this camera had 120fps on par with the 1dxII in 1080p, this camera would have been a better buy!

[vianditya]

Thank you Matti for your disclaimer, appreciate it.
I wish you would compare it more to the X-T3 you reviewed recently because they both announced almost the same time. You'll understand why there's so many drama about this camera.
While X-T3 packed with so many features for only $1500, this camera doesn't make sense for $2300..way more expensive with less feature, even compare to Z6 or A7iii.

Doesn't matter if it's full frame because it does a lot of crop anyway..and also the benefit of small sensor like APS-C and M43 like less rolling shutter (one thing you didn't test).
And for Vlogging, why buy an expensive camera when you can buy M50 with great auto focus, great color and flip screen..for a lot cheaper?!

[jamiewindsor]

I bought this camera yesterday. I took some 1080p 60fps footage in C-log today. I wasn't expecting much but it blew my mind. The quality of the footage is so nice and so easy to grade.

[madhumenon]

Drinking game: have a shot every time Matti says "really" + adjective. ;)

[tooshmart]

So basically dont use 4K, and dont use 120FPS. So the only two options to shoot in are 1080 24 & 60fps for $2300 bucks.
Or you can pick up an A6500 and get a larger 4K image, 24, 60, and 120fps are usable options and have AF and *IBIS* for around a thousand bucks. The EOS-R is a decent camera, but for people that like to get the most bang for buck, its not the right choice in my opinion.

[HuFilms]

Nice video Matti. I really want to get this camera as I have mostly Canon glass and I love Canon cameras for photography. But what's putting me off is the fact that when using crop lenses (APS-C) such as the Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 the camera downsizes the output image from a 30 megapixel to 11 megapixel. I was contemplating selling my 80d until I realised this. Also, when you get used to handheld shooting with an IBIS sensor camera like the GH5 it's very hard to go back to cameras that don't have it.

[AnkitBhatiaFilms]

Whenever I see your videos and specially camera reviews, then I always feel, you will always give positive review on canon, even though it's not up to mark and you won't even use it in your videos. Your way of saying for canon is always different. And whenever there is any other camera review like Sony, even though it's better and even you know it, still your perspective is always negative. I don't know whether you are really attached to canon or if it's paid.

[AustinNewman]

Why with the crop, Canon?

I would love to consider Canon again, I mean the color science is just mind-blowing. It’s just not there for me yet to re-consider.

I get that they don’t want to box out their other products, but maybe they’ve fanned out their catalog too much?

[danielhespen]

Great review! This camera is the reason that I am finally done with Canon and switching to the Sony a7iii, but I appreciate that you were realistic and didn't say some crap about it being a way to challenge your creativity.

[SimeonKolev]

You are messing with the codecs again :) the 400+ mbits on the canon is for ALL-I recording which means that in terms of efficiency it is actually close to the 100-150Mbits longgop codec on the other cameras and the EOS R too. The EOS R has 4K with longgop and I think it was something like 120Mbits.. Correct me if I am wrong :).

[TyroneLT]

Matti I appreciate this in-depth review. No overpraising the camera and no needless overbashing. Just stating things as they are and allowing the viewer to make up their own mind.

IMO the graphic showing the crop at 11:44 says it all. Too many crop issues with this camera aside from all the other issues. Better to go for a Sony or wait for a higher end Canon mirrorless next year.

[JervyHou]

I’ve tried everything out there and I always end up staying with Canon because of the obvious things like having a flip screen, dual pixel autofocus and amazing (plus consistent) colors. Their products very predictable results, and that’s important when most of your main focus is on the art itself. Time spent troubleshooting is time not... shooting.

Great review! 👌

[Innovate-pqci]

Matti, I like your videos but.... how you can personally recommend a $2500 camera on the condition the person does not need 4k? I'm not saying 4k is vital, but who would pay $2500 to shoot in 1080p? Why not use an older Canon then?

[ISunnyChicken]

Matti, I appreciate your feedback on this. You balanced both the cons of this camera with some of the pros well. I've seen some channels where they are blinded by their Canon loyalty, and to me this review was actually way less bias than others I've seen. I've seen some people put this camera on a pedestal and make it something its not, but you did not do that with this review. Instead you called it what it is, a stills camera with casual vlogging capabilities. Its your commentary that keeps me coming back to your channel! Thank you for your insight!

[GaryElGringo]

Matt, thanks for the in-depth review and for actually showing the differences in features (such as the 60 fps and the 1.7x crop in 4k). I'm investing soon in a travel project on my own, and you and Peter have been my top inspirations. I've been trying to decide between the 6D Mark II and the EOS R but now I think I've decided on the EOS R.

[MitsubishiEvoXFQ]

Loved this review Matti - prompted me to buy one 👍🏻

Would you mind me asking what the intro music is for the first minute, as my family loves it but I keep having to keep rewinding and replaying it 😂