I'm WRONG! Canon R7 for VR180 with RF-S 3.9mm Dual Fisheye Lens (1 Month Later Review)

I revisit the Canon R7 paired with the Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens for VR180 filmmaking on Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro after a month of use. Discover what changed my mind and see the latest comparison footage. Was it worth the investment? Find out in this detailed follow-up review!

0:00 - I was WRONG!
0:30 - 4K VR180 Bad?
1:40 - 4K Fine Mode = 7K?
2:28 - Help from AI 🤯
3:20 - 8K Upload Issues on YouTube VR
4:00 - Who you think your audience is VS. Who your audience really is
4:32 - 7K VR180 Timelapse Video Mode
6:09 - 10 Advantages of Canon R7 as VR180 Camera
7:10 - ZGCine V Mount Batteries for Canon
8:07 - YC ONION PINETA Pro monopole

Get Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens
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Once we are happy with the design, we will make a dedicated review. It will be a game changer for 360 and VR filmmaking once some bugs are fixed.

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[highhopes]

I literally just bought this lens from bnh and came to youtube to see if there is anything new, really hope it's going to be positive video because that is exactly my setup (same gimbal also)

[bharathimurugan]

Hi bro, I'm a filmmaker from India. First of all thank you so much for the video. I have a small correction in your term @5:05. It's not 14 stops, actually it's 14bit. Dynamic range is measured in Stops and Color depth will be measured in Bits. Converting RAW photos to ProRes will save it with 14bit color data not 14stops.

[staytuned.]

Thanks for making videos describing this emerging technology honestly do you guys make the most immersive videos that I can watch on my quest!

[NickGregorio]

This is my plan with the camera. I have a shoot planned later this month and upressing is the way to go. The smaller rig and easier workflow is a bonus!

[Alltrue.vision]

You have been championing the R7 with the fisheye lens for forever now. I am incredulous that you are not sponsored by them!!

[dalaireilly]

Hi Hugh, long time fan. Just pulled the trigger on our first vr camera with the r7 kit. Can't wait to start filming training content for the skilled trades. For my use it is perfect since I'll be staying in the 3-4ft sweet spot range. I remember you mentioned something about using a tool to up frame the video content from 30fps to 60fps. Could you possibly do a video about that. That 8k up rez is awesome from the 4k fine. Big fan love your work. I'm one of those people willing to download your videos. Thanks again!

[mvp_kryptonite]

Excellent stuff!! I can’t wait to get this lens. The 7k recording is that too an external device?

[maceliz]

This is a great video Hugh, I decided to buy the Canon R7 with Canon RF-S 3.9mm lenses after watching this video but wondering if you have any recommendations of the proper way to upscale the videos to 8K with Topaz Video AI, when I convert the videos on my Vision Pro the quality is good but the image seems to be reduced in size and I'm not sure why, do you know if there is a way to upscale the videos without sacrificing the image size?

[hisbox]

It's a great video.

It's really good that portability has been maximized and even the price has become cheaper.
Good information and education!

I have a few questions.

1. Can I use RF-S 3.9mm in super356k mode on the R5c? If I use it, what is the difference between quality r7 and quality?

2. Would there be a lot of heterogeneity if I edited videos of R7 and R5c together?

3. How do you recommend it depending on the R7 and R5c usage except for the price?

[Reactivelight]

This is really great, Hugh—thank you!!! A question: what gimbal would you recommend for the R7/RF-S dual fisheye combo that would give maximum portability but still work well enough in this setup for run-and-gun shooting? Would a DJI RS 3 be adequate? I only shoot for my own personal (not commercial) travel recording, but I still want the best quality I can get for MQ3/AVP use.

[trancemuter]

I am very glad about this, time to upgrade my old apc cannon! :) it’s great that all my lenses will still work!

[scstudios]

Thanks for showing direct comparisons. It really is all that matters. Forget all the science and specs. The only thing that matters is what the result is.

[abdulrahmanalsaidi]

Would this lens be good for shooting sports? Like a soccer?

[carstenbarth]

Hi, i bought a R7 with the Fisheye because of this Video. Unfortunately I have a problem, only one side of the fisheye is sharp and focus the other not. Any Hints for this?

[atussuta]

So it the R7 the better by for quality or R5, I'm looking to purchase but I want the best one. I got confused on the comparison.

[MichaelRademacher]

I just bought the canon r7 with the dual fisheye lense. But after two days of testing I decided to send it back. But it is a tough decision. This is awesome tech. For me the video quality out of the canon r7 is just not enough. I is only useable after upscaling it with topaz labs, which takes forever. And the missing image stabilizer is a huge issue. You can not film handheld! A monopod or a gimbal is always necessary. This is really bad because the cameras small size is perfect for traveling. I will miss the oportunity to produce 144 degree 3D video - only after 2 days of testing. I really hope that the r7 II is coming very soon!

[floripilsl]

When do you think they (Canon) will release the Vr180 5.2with Af and adjustable PD per the patents?

[Latelier]

Thank you very much for your reviews, advices, everything ! I wonder how this RF-S 3.9mm works on a Canon 6R markII...
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[nerdDE]

Thanks Hou! In my case I want to create Immersive Videos for Apple Vision Pro. What do think: Should I go with the Canon R7 or should I wait for the mystery VR180 camera (I guess Insta360)?

[CoreGamingProject]

What append when you put the 144° lenses on the Canon R5C ??? That can be cool right !
Canon maybe finish some day to allow that.