Budget 4K Camera King? - Canon R50 vs M50

The much awaited Canon EOS R50 is finally here! Does it dethrone the original budget camera king, the Canon M50 for video? Watch this video to find out!

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00:00 - David!
00:12 - Camera Design
00:42 - Marker
02:01 - Marker
02:12 - Video Specs
02:32 - Marker
02:44 - Marker
03:02 - 8Bit vs 10Bit
03:19 - Marker
03:44 - Slow Motion
04:02 - Auto Focus Test
04:25 - Marker
04:42 - Auto Mode
04:53 - Manual Capabilities
05:20 - Image Stabilization
05:58 - Canon M50 or R50?

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[barbaranostrand]

The R50 is basically an M50 Mk III with an R lens mount instead of an M lens mount. Canon has decided to support only one lens mount which makes sense from a corporate point of view. However, despite the hype in the video above, 1080P at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps is more than adequate for pretty much anyone who only plans on owning one camera as 1080P is the broadcast standard and 4K is far greater resolution than is of practical value on most computer screens, all cell phones, and most people viewing large screen televisions. Resolutions above 4K are primarily for theatrical release. While a fun effect, slo-mo just isn't used all that much. If you actually need high speed video, then it is probably better to rent specialized equipment for the project. The R50 has improved autofocus which is primarily of use to amateurs. Derisively branding either the M50 or the R50 as a beginner camera is disingenuous as great photographs and videos have been produced with far less capable equipment. And, you can easily produce crap using Arriflex and Hassleblad equipment.

[atlasbesikniyo]

One thing about the R50 that not many people point out is the inability to use a regular flash with it. If you pay close attention, it doesn't have the contacts to allow a regular flash to trigger. Instead, you need to use Canon's new proprietary flash. So, a hobbyist thinking about using flash photography on a budget should still consider the M50 for that purpose.

[horacioevelazquez]

Iam a Canon user. Having M5, M3, M6 II, 5DIV, 6D, 60D...To be honest....I LOVE the M mount. It was one of Canon's best ideas. It's a shame they discontinued that mount.

[CCE]

I love my R50, but let’s all be honest, the M50 looks way better vs the generic as hell looking R50.

[FoxTailWhipz]

Loved this video! I've been struggling to find anything I don't like about the R50, at its price point its almost unbeatable!

[curtisbarrow]

A couple of years ago I "downgraded" from a well used 7D to an M2 and then an M50. I have a nice, but not complete, assortment of M lenses, as well as my EF L telephotos. I thought even though Canon was killing off the M series, I could go for quite a while before I would have to upgrade to an $$R$$...with the R50 it seems like it might not be as far away as I thought!

[realworldaudio]

Thank you, I am glad to see the two side by side! I have the M50 mark II, and got it 1 month before R50 came out... :( Also, while I love the M50, I am also thinking of uprgading it as it fares not well in low light situations (photos get grainy fast already at ISO800, and significant loss in dynamic range, while 1080p videos are useful even in ISO1600). I am using it for both video and photos. I use only the 1080p from a stand, and I am perfectly happy with the video performance as far as picture quality and focusing. Also, the mic input makes a tremendous impact. So, it is the perfect camera for my little YT channel. Also, I can take it with me to shoot photos. While the M lens series is now "outdated", they have the advtnatge that neither the EF nor the RF lenses have: COMPACTNESS. (Funny though that the much older EF lenses are not called outdated.. it's just a question of framing. I think there's nothing outdated about the smallest and lightest lenses ever for Canon EOS cameras.)
The strength of the M50 is the tiny form factor, the ability to take quality shots in daylight conditions without packing an intrusive monster. With the EF-M 22mm lens, it is as tiny as a point and shoot camera, and you can even put in in your pocket and take everywhere with you. To me, that is the #1 strength of the 50 series. And that's what is lost when we go to the R series, as the R lenses are monsters of a beast, the huge lens defeats the very purpose of the tiny body. Even the relatively smaller RF-S lenses are much bigger than the EF-M counterparts, and more expensive as well. Better optical quality though, but if I am looking for a significant quality jump from the M50, I would want to go for a full frame R model and the full frame heavy and bulky RF lenes. However commendable, I find the R50 a misfire, if I were to jump up from the M50 it would be the RP or the R for photos only, and likely the R8 if I also wanted to use it for videos as well and get it at a sane price. Also, for those who do not have either camera yet, I would still recommend the M50: the real reason for me to get either M50 or R50 VS the more expensive R models are the price and compactness - and the M50 (considering the lens as well) fares much better in both categories. For a real step-up from he M50, I'd go with the RP/R (for photos mainly) or R8 (video and sports)...

[gcvrsa]

The one thing that the R50 is missing is the one lens that made the M50 a category killer: the EF-M 22 mm f/2.0 STM. Until and unless Canon releases an RF mount equivalent, the R50 is an also-ran. Right now, the M50 MkII with the 22 mm lens is still unbeatable for a compact camera with a proper viewfinder.

[NotEconomicallyViable]

Seems like this could be a good step up from a GoPro 10 too, which is what I use to film everything on my channel. I don’t use the GoPro as an action cam - rather I use it because it’s small and light, and I can put it in auto and not have to worry about changing conditions.

Where the GoPro really lets me down is image quality and reliability, which I think this Canon could help fix.

[JessiVan]

Just picked up the R50. Looking forward to your beginners guide! :)

[snowwalker]

Great presentation guys! If I wanted something better than the M50 but I wasn't willing to spend two or three times the price, I would spend $200 more and get the R10. It has better ergonomics better EVF focus stacking higher continues shooting and focus bracketing. More photo features. For video they are both the same

[jimmccaskill]

Wow this video really takes me back to the old Kinotika days. Really enjoyed it 👏

[MikeMena]

Hey Connor, I think this channel is really gonna work out for you! I haven't been excited about a new host in a long time. YOU GOT THIS MAN :)

[lizkarendiaz]

Hii I'm new to cameras and I was wondering why you shouldn't use the HDR PQ? I recently got the R50 and have been seeing some videos about shooting HDR PQ but no one mentions the why not, if someone could please explain to me the reason please✨

[J.K.productionsDE]

The canon m50 can also become a webcam. Just plug it in via micro usb and the canon eos utility software

[ken]

I want to buy my first camera, I had a dream since childhood to photograph, by the age of 40 I finally realized that it was time to do what I want to do! The choice fell on the M50

[JoeyTreurniet]

Great video! I have the M50 still and am super happy with the results I'm getting. Currently using the Sigma 16mm, Canon 50mm and will purchase the Sigma 30mm later today for a wedding this week. I can see why the R50 would be the better choice for people who don't have a camera yet since I almost paid the same amount for the M50 at the time, especially when you can use the R-lenses in the future when you upgrade to the R6 (which I am planning on doing).

Using the M50 for Youtube and Instagram content is really more than enough with the prime lenses I'm using. As long as people keep asking which camera I'm using for my content I will keep using my M50 until I'm experiencing true limitations.

[warriorsgardenmma]

I'm a kickboxer and jiujitsu practitioner. At my gym we tend to record using our phones in order to go back and reference certain moments in training and offer advice, critique, etc. Lately we've been having issues where our phones are simply unable to capture certain moments with the clearness that we'd like, usually due to the fact we're moving too fast for the iphone 10 or so to be able to catch the moments we really want to focus on. I've been looking at getting a dedicated camera for recording as well as for my own personal foray into photography. What sort of specs should I be looking at and what camera would would you suggest?

[brodytroyer]

I started on the m50 mark ii and my s5iix just came today!!

[SeRgU]

The problem is that here in Spain the R50 retail price is around 900€, while you can get the M50 for 450€ in the used market, in really good conditions.
So yeah, they R50 may be better, but still, double the price. That means if you look from a price standpoint the M50 is still a solid option to beginners.