REVIEW: The Best Vlogging Camera 2016 | Canon G7X Mark II

The Canon G7X Mark II is the best vlogging camera for YouTube in 2016! In my camera review, I show you what's great about it, how it works, the best image stabilization settings, and more, based on my experience of using it for vlogs on YouTube. There's 7 things that make this the best vlog camera, but there's also 7 drawbacks to the Canon G7X Mark II that you should know before you start using it for vlogging. We review all of those things here together.

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NOTES SINCE PUBLISHING THIS VIDEO:
1) You CAN disable the touch screen completely on this camera so it doesn't accidentally change settings.

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[DiscoveringNatural]

I have the Canon G7X Mark I, and one issue I have with that is with the audio... sometimes the audio gets distorted and low.. not sure if anyone else has experienced this before. This causes me to cut out some GREAT footage or put music behind it. I use this on my vlog channel, DNVlogsLife, if you want to see. I do love the Canon G7x better than my old Powershot Elph.

[GoneToTheSnowDogs]

Actually for timelapse, if you look and look at the settings, you have the option to save every photo it takes along with it auto stitching them together. And as for the price, you get what you pay for. EDIT. You can only do it in Star Lapse! Which is the one I use the most. I guess in regular you can't! So weird!

[BrettMaverick]

can you do a video on the full settings for vlogging with this camera?

[BubbasgarageTv]

i use the Go Pro hero 4 Session. Small simple big button and Im always looking at the lens :)

[Merakio]

I got it. Its great Thanks for the seetings. Greetings from Argentina

[findlayco]

I just purchased the Canon Powershot G5X as the G7X and the G7X mark ii, are both sold out in the UK. I have been using the camera for a few days now and the picture quality and stabilization while vlogging is excellent, but for some reason when filming sit down videos, I am not loving the outcome, if lighting isn't used.

[bkxc]

Very nice overview, Tim! I use the same Micover stickies on my GoPro and it's a GAME CHANGER

[PeterC]

thanks Tim. good stuff. can you use an external mic with this one?

[BackcountryExposure]

I've recently purchased this camera for my channel, and often film over 10 minutes. In testing my G7x mark ii, i've recorded over 10 minutes several times now. That is with me filming at 1080p/60fps. What memory card you are using will make a difference too. If your card cannot handle the buffer rate that is required to record a large file onto the card, the camera will stop. Currently I am watching my G7x mark ii, and I am at 15 minutes on 60fps, and it has not shut off. Just get yourself a good card. I am using the Lexar Pro, 300MB/s, 2000x, 32gb. A card with 300MB/s will suffice and allow more than 10 minutes of recording.

[KovaPvP]

I'm going to buy this at my birthday in 1 month. I actually just CAN'T wait, this is my first camera and I am sooo excited!! - Btw, nice review

[kaysha]

Can't wait to order mine to replace the gf7 for vlogging

[Tokyodrew]

Any advice buying refurbished and what is a good older model to start with? I film with a cheap SJ4000 and really want to upgrade obviously... Just don't have to money to buy new and /or the best out there now

[SteveHomer]

I use the Canon SX610 HS its small cheap with amazing audio & video - Im saving to upgrade to a Canon M3

[BioFanOfficial]

Awesome video! Thanks for the tips Tim! I was saving up for a different camera, but I think I'm gonna save for this one instead.

[albertovicente]

seriously? the image quality on this camera.... 🤤 I WANT IT!!!! good review man.

[SchibbiSchibbi]

great review mr. one quesiton. What mic do you use when you speak and holding the g7x camera with the grey background? The audio sounds flawless.

[JeepSolid]

I am currently using an ipod 5th gen. It works, but looking to upgrade. Specifically looking for better auto focus, sometimes my face is out of focus when I hit record, then step in front of the camera. Also, looking to add a directional mic to a camera. Do you think that work well for vloging in say a garage setting?

[sarahpoppell]

Okay I have question, my microphone sounds super muffly and quiet on my brand-new G7X Mark2. How do all the other vloggers have a clear and loud sound?

[poolboyinla]

I use a Canon Vixia Mini. What's great is it doesn't look like a camera so I can always record without people knowing.

[firsh]

Regarding #6, the manual shows a "save stills" option, for the star time lapse (not the regular time lapse). What's not clear is whether these are processed JPEGs or RAW (or however you set it up by default). But it has such a nice manual compared to Sony's.