canon M5 or M 50
Mar 1, 2019 13:58:35 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
I have been comparing the 2 cameras and have been leaning toward the M 50. I Like the idea of the newer processer and articulated screen.No one in my area stocks them so if anyone has any experience with either one I would appreciate the advice.
Mar 1, 2019 14:09:17 #
I looked at both and bought the M50. All in all, you simply get more for your money with the M50, and it is a good little camera. My only complaint about the M50 is its size. If you have large hands, it really is a little camera. I would say I have average size hands so I've gotten use to using the M50, especially with Canon L series zoom lenses.
Mar 1, 2019 14:15:27 #
One issue I face is that I can no longer use the viewfinder so it was pointless to buy a camera with one. I selected the M6 but still my eyes are going bad. I'll first need new glasses than I'm going to tether a tablet to the setup for a larger viewing area.
Mar 1, 2019 14:19:16 #
My concern with both is future support now that the R and RP are out there. Canon is predicting a big drop in camera sales for everyone in the future. How many lines can they afford to put R&D into? I am thinking that as sensor cost differences sensor size diminish, a lot of manufactures will start to limit the number of lines. If the cost difference between an APS-C and a FF is not significant (heck the EOS RP is a FF for only $1,300), then why pay for processes to cover lots of sensor sizes? I could see Canon dropping the M line soon after they get a FF mirrorless under $1,000. And I think $500 is not too far in the future.
Mar 1, 2019 14:35:01 #
dsmeltz wrote:
My concern with both is future support now that th... (show quote)
Just because they stop making something in the future doesn't mean the camera bought in the present will cease to function. As far as support, what do you mean by support? If it breaks will they fix it? If it breaks several years after purchase, is it worth fixing?! As far as how many lines and R&D, wouldn't they have done the R&D before marketing the product?
Did Canon drop the XXD series bodies after they launched the 5D and 6D models? No, they did not. As long as there is a market for crop sensor mirrorless bodies, Canon will continue the line. When demand goes away, so will supply.
Mar 1, 2019 14:52:12 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
thanks for the replies, I just retired and expect to do a lot of traveling. By going with the smaller lighter bodies and lens I'm more likely to take by gear with me.
Mar 1, 2019 16:47:40 #
my thoughts exactly @nmw1004 as I wanted to use something a bit more advanced that the point and shoot cameras I've had since 2010. I just need to safeguard how I hold the cameras.
Mar 1, 2019 23:19:58 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
I will be buying the M5 for it's more direct access to various camera settings... AND because it's CR 2 files are supported by the software I use.
If I bought the M50, its Digic 8 processor produces CR3 files, which would require me to upgrade my post-processing software, which in turn would require me to update my computer operating system... and by the time I'm done with that I might as well build a whole new computer! I've been down that road before, when Canon went from 12 bit CR2 to 14 bit CR2 files and I upgraded to the newer models... Ended up costing me an extra $2000+ for computer and software, on top of the cost of the cameras.
AFAIK, the main benefit of Digic 8 is the ability to shoot 4K video, which I have no interest in doing.
Both camera's have articulated screens. The M50's reverses to the side, which makes sense for selfies or blogging, but those aren't something I'm worried about. The M5's screen flips downward or upward, which would be fine for high or low angle shooting and those are something I might occasionally do.
If I bought the M50, its Digic 8 processor produces CR3 files, which would require me to upgrade my post-processing software, which in turn would require me to update my computer operating system... and by the time I'm done with that I might as well build a whole new computer! I've been down that road before, when Canon went from 12 bit CR2 to 14 bit CR2 files and I upgraded to the newer models... Ended up costing me an extra $2000+ for computer and software, on top of the cost of the cameras.
AFAIK, the main benefit of Digic 8 is the ability to shoot 4K video, which I have no interest in doing.
Both camera's have articulated screens. The M50's reverses to the side, which makes sense for selfies or blogging, but those aren't something I'm worried about. The M5's screen flips downward or upward, which would be fine for high or low angle shooting and those are something I might occasionally do.
Mar 2, 2019 10:41:46 #
nmw1004 wrote:
I have been comparing the 2 cameras and have been leaning toward the M 50. I Like the idea of the newer processer and articulated screen.No one in my area stocks them so if anyone has any experience with either one I would appreciate the advice.
I owned one for about two weeks. I also purchased three lenses and an adapter. I felt it was too small a body to balance my Canon L lenses. Brought it back and bought the Sony RX10 IV.
Mark
Mar 2, 2019 12:06:46 #
I've owned both. They are both fun to use and take great pictures. The M50 is less expensive and has some additional touchscreen input functionality. The M5 has slightly more physical button/dial functionality. I'm new school so liked the M50 more.
Mar 2, 2019 12:55:59 #
Mar 2, 2019 13:09:47 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
markngolf wrote:
I owned one for about two weeks. I also purchased three lenses and an adapter. I felt it was too small a body to balance my Canon L lenses. Brought it back and bought the Sony RX10 IV.
Mark
Mark
The whole idea was to go small and light. Don't plan on hanging a heavy lens on it.
Aug 17, 2023 21:19:26 #
Well, here it is now 2023 and I am contemplating the cannon M5 over the Canon M50 mk2. It looks to me like the M5 is an oldie but a goodie......... It is now cheaper than the M50, but looks to be a better build, better features, just better all around.
Aug 18, 2023 10:27:12 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
I've had mine quite some time and love it. Has a quality feal about it unlike the M 50. Very small, light, and with the M lenses a pleasure to take on vacation. The only thing negative I've found is pairing it with a long heavy lens. It is not comfortable with my 100-400 tamron. For that I use a Canon 80 D .
Aug 18, 2023 11:45:52 #
nmw1004 wrote:
The whole idea was to go small and light. Don't plan on hanging a heavy lens on it.
Exactly!
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