Canon has launched a vlog digicam primarily based on the favored Canon EOS R50 mirrorless digicam. This APS-C digicam is geared toward content material creators and has a gorgeous set of video options with out making it too sophisticated. Canon Netherlands offered the Canon EOS R50 V for a evaluate.
The Canon EOS R50 is a pleasant digicam for the images fanatic. The digicam gives an honest set of choices, together with a fundamental video perform. In case you are primarily inquisitive about images, the Canon EOS R50 is usually a sensible choice. Nevertheless, in case your curiosity leans towards filming or vlogging, then you definately would possibly contemplate the brand new Canon EOS R50 V. This digicam is totally geared toward video with out dropping the power to make use of it for images.
That’s the reason, for this evaluate, I’ve centered totally on its video capabilities. Pictures shouldn’t be lined. For the reason that digicam is predicated on the EOS R50, I invite you to learn my evaluate on that digicam. That method you will get an thought of what to anticipate when it comes to images.
Some Specs
As a result of the EOS R50 V is geared toward video, I’ve listed a very powerful specs in that space. For images, it’s good to know that you just primarily have the identical or comparable capabilities because the EOS R50.
25.5-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
Single UHS-II SD card slot
Twin Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system with 651 zones for images and 527 for video
Autofocus sensitivity as much as -5 EV
Object recognition for folks, animals, and automobiles
ISO sensitivity from 100 to 32,000 (expandable to 51,200)
3-inch LCD display with 1.04 megapixels, no EVF
4K UHD from 6K oversampling in 50 fps (crop) and 25 fps, Full HD in 100, 50, and 25 fps
XF-HEVC S YCC422 10-bit H.265 and XF-AVC S YCC422 10-bit H.264
HDR PQ and Log3 recording, helps BT.709, BT.2020, and Cinema Gamut
Video modes for easy pores and skin and close-up demos
Constructed-in stereo microphone 48 kHz and 16-bit, 2 channels
USB-C for charging and communication
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1
Micro-HDMI port, microphone, and headphone connection
Most 2 hours of steady video recording (besides at excessive body charges)
Dimensions: 119.3 x 73.7 x 45.2 mm, 370 g together with card and battery
The Digicam Up Shut
The Canon EOS R50 V has a easy design with a very powerful capabilities inside straightforward attain. An digital or optical viewfinder is lacking, however it has a completely articulating LCD display. The digicam has two video file buttons: one on high and one on the entrance.
It’s notable that there isn’t any dial underneath the shutter button. You do have one on the highest plate and one together with the four-way button on the again. The shutter button has a zoom lever for energy zoom lenses, just like the Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM PZ lens that got here with the digicam.
The buttons are pretty small, which is comprehensible given the digicam measurement. Operation with the touchscreen can also be potential, and maybe extra handy. The PSAM dial is video-oriented, with just one setting for images. Photographers do have all of the choices and settings, however it’s virtually utterly touchscreen operated.
The EOS R50 V connections embrace a distant, microphone, and headphone jack. There’s additionally micro-HDMI and USB-C for the reference to a pc or sensible gadget. It may be used to cost the battery as nicely, however with a caveat, which I cowl later within the evaluate. The recent shoe has electrical contacts for equipment.
The digicam is powered by a small LP-E17 battery, good for 480 photographs (CIPA). For video, the battery allowed about 25 minutes of steady recording. Subsequent to the battery is the UHS-II SD card slot.
I obtained the digicam with the Canon Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, together with the BR-E1 distant management, and the Canon DM-E100 stereo microphone. This artistic set makes it straightforward to start out utilizing the digicam. Sadly, the DM-E100 microphone doesn’t make use of the particular sizzling shoe connectors. Nevertheless, different microphones can be found. A small bracket permits you to place the DM-E100 microphone subsequent to the digicam. This manner the new shoe can be utilized for different
Video Features
The video capabilities are greater than ample for the meant use of the Canon EOS R50 V. You’ll be able to file as much as 4K25p. There are limitations if you would like 4K at 50 fps, together with an additional crop.
Recording in Full HD can also be potential. With this format, you may rise up to 100 fps. For a lot of social media makes use of, Full HD is maybe ample, however recording in 4K gives many advantages. There’s additionally an S&Q setting with some mounted body charges to select from.
Select between the XF-HEVC S and XF-AVC S codecs for video. YCC422 and YCC420 10-bit can be found, apart from XF-AVC S and YCC420, that are restricted to 8-bit.
The EOS R50 V additionally gives helpful options akin to 4 audio channels, a tally lamp, and digital picture stabilization. You will have the power to file in HDR PQ, LOG 3, and well-known video shade modes like BT.709, BT.2020, and Cinema Gamut.
Autofocus and Connectivity
The EOS R50 V has autofocus with topic recognition for folks, animals, and automobiles, with full monitoring capacity. That is obtainable for each photograph and video. For folks, it’ll detect eyes, faces, and our bodies. You’ll be able to register faces for precedence.
Autofocus works nicely however shouldn’t be flawless. Particularly when the topic has little distinction or is small within the body, the autofocus and monitoring could wrestle. I seen the way it generally loses focus for a number of seconds earlier than buying focus once more. There are many settings to fine-tune autofocus conduct if wanted.
The digicam can connect with sensible units like tablets or smartphones, as it’s possible you’ll count on. The EOS Utility app gives a pleasant set of additional choices. The EOS R50 V can be used as a webcam for direct video streaming.
Sensible Use of the Canon EOS R50 V
Utilizing the EOS R50 V is straightforward. Put all the pieces on computerized, join the microphone, and you can begin filming. With the tripod grip, you may function recording, use autofocus, and energy zoom if the lens has that choice. You’ll be able to mount the digicam each horizontally and vertically.
The digicam detects orientation and saves the video accordingly. Autofocus ensures a pointy picture, and you may allow HDR PQ to get probably the most out of publicity, even in backlight conditions.
There are a number of sensible points. Most notably, the selection of settings determines what’s obtainable within the menu and what isn’t. If a setting is unavailable, determining why takes time or expertise.
The restricted battery life will be a difficulty as nicely. After half an hour of steady recording, or a few hours of normal use, the battery might be empty. Utilizing an exterior energy financial institution appears not potential. It limits the digicam’s capabilities, making it tough or virtually inconceivable to make use of. Subsequently, spare batteries are a should.
It’s good that the digicam accepts all RF lenses and EF lenses (with adapter). If you happen to already personal Canon lenses, they can be utilized completely, whether or not for telephoto or large angle vlogging. The digital picture stabilization even made it potential to make use of an RF 100-500mm handheld. Nevertheless, I might advise a tripod however.
What I miss is a transparent visible sign that you just’re recording. A easy purple body across the show could be good, however it’s lacking. I don’t perceive why Canon remains to be holding on to the usual small purple icon on the display.
Conclusion
It’s necessary to first contemplate who this digicam is for. The Canon EOS R50 V is supposed to be accessible. It’s meant for videographers who wish to file simply with out worrying an excessive amount of about settings.
The EOS R50 V meets these calls for. The digicam is small, mild, and gives sufficient options to get began with video. That may very well be vertical video for social media or conventional widescreen for TV or displays.
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Despite the fact that it’s easy to make use of, the EOS R50 V gives lots of good video choices, and its potentialities broaden much more with an exterior monitor or recorder. Nevertheless, in case you are at some extent the place exterior displays and recorders are getting used, you would possibly wish to search for a extra skilled video digicam or hybrid digicam.
The EOS R50 V is actually not flawless. Autofocus generally struggles, and superior video codecs are missing. Nonetheless, it’s necessary to view its efficiency in mild of the audience. For them, the digicam gives sufficient choices.
If you happen to’re searching for a easy video digicam that may additionally take an occasional photograph, does it should be straightforward to make use of, with out worrying an excessive amount of about settings? Do you wish to have the choice to make use of some extra superior settings, however not an excessive amount of? Then the Canon EOS R50 V is certainly really useful.
If you happen to’re searching for skilled capabilities and options, that is most likely not the correct digicam for you. In that case, you’ll rapidly find yourself in a costlier phase.
The worth of the Canon EOS R50 V is $879 with the RF-S 14–30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM PZ lens. The physique is obtainable for $649.
What’s Good
Tripod mounts for vertical and horizontal use
Small and compact measurement
A number of buttons to start out and cease recording
Intensive shade settings for video, together with YCC 422 10-bit recording
PSAM dial geared toward video gives ease of use
4 audio channels
A number of connectivity choices together with streaming
Autofocus recognition and monitoring for each video and photograph
6K oversampling for 4K video
Means to save lots of a body as an 8.3-megapixel JPEG photograph from 4K UHD video
Battery charger included
Scorching shoe with digital contacts
Affordable value
What Might Be Improved
Digicam can’t be used whereas charging the battery internally
No purple body across the display throughout recording
Rubber seals on connection ports generally get in the best way
Battery capability is proscribed (one or two spares are suggested)
No share show of battery capability (additionally not within the menu)
Autofocus recognition and monitoring not all the time dependable
Relying on settings, many capabilities could also be unavailable (onerous to determine which settings are accountable)
Rear scroll wheel is difficult to make use of with out urgent buttons
Reminiscence card subsequent to battery (inconvenient when swapping whereas a tripod is related)
I loved utilizing the Canon EOS R50 V for this evaluate. I wish to thank Canon Netherlands for offering the digicam.
