Canon R50: I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any...

Ioannis

I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any experience, and what lens would be best suited, I take pictures of the family events, some shots outside of the house and we plan a trip to Ireland on the upcoming May.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Ioannis wrote:

I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any experience, and what lens would be best suited, I take pictures of the family events, some shots outside of the house and we plan a trip to Ireland on the upcoming May.

The relevant questions are:

What EOS camera(s) are you coming from?

As a cropped mirrorless body, what EOS EF-S lenses do you already have?

For either your EF or EF-S lenses, which are IS-enabled, as the R50 does not include IBIS?

An EF-S lens covering 18-135mm is the standard issue, general-use lens for these EOS cropped bodies, whether you retain an EF-S lens or get the mirrorless version - RF-S 18-150mm IS STM. Rockwell's review is positive (both camera and lens(es), noting all the advanced technology of more expensive models in a stripped-down and smaller-sized MILC: https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r50.htm

No one can make the decision for you. I've tried to give you some ideas, above, of what you should be asking yourself, rather than asking the UHH community about your needs and experiences.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Ioannis wrote:

I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any experience, and what lens would be best suited, I take pictures of the family events, some shots outside of the house and we plan a trip to Ireland on the upcoming May.

Buy it with the 2 lens kit.
Light, compact affordable and covers most all the focal lengths from 18mm to 210mm.
Then use that great little camera to have a wonderful trip.

dwmoar Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley

Ioannis wrote:

I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any experience, and what lens would be best suited, I take pictures of the family events, some shots outside of the house and we plan a trip to Ireland on the upcoming May.

I have one and it has been a great little camera. I have been using all my EF/EF/S lens with it using the Meike EF2R adapter with drop-in filters. I have yet to purchase any of the RF/RF-S lens. I still have my Canon 70D dSLR and want to be able to use the lens with it.

Here is a shot I took with the R50 using my EF mount Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens back on Nov 4th 2023

I did do a sky replacement as the original images was a blah plain cloudy overcast day. Here is also the original image as it was taken.

I think it can get good photos, even though it isn't a full frame or has IBIS or some other bells and whistles and is not the most expensive mirrorless camera in Canon's line-up.

Best wishes to you no matter what model you end up choosing.

with a sky replacement
with a sky replacement...

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The original image
The original image...

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

dwmoar wrote:

I have one and it has been a great little camera. ... (show quote)

Great shots, look beautiful. Thx for clarifying the sky was replaced.
I agree with keeping EF/EF-S if you keep your DSLR so can be used on both cameras seamlessly. Or even if selling your DSLR they allow for a budget friendly gradual transition to RF with no loss of function.

Ioannis

dwmoar wrote:

I have one and it has been a great little camera. ... (show quote)

Thank you for your reply. Those are great pictures, we have birds visiting our yard everyday you have inspired me to go and welcome those creatures, by taking some photos.

bkwaters

Ioannis wrote:

I’m wondering about the new canon R50 camera. YouTube is full of people posting information about this camera. I would like to know if any members of this forum have any experience, and what lens would be best suited, I take pictures of the family events, some shots outside of the house and we plan a trip to Ireland on the upcoming May.

I have this camera. It’s fantastic. Same focusing system as the R5, R6 and R7. As most of the less expensive RF lenses are stabilized, the lack of in camera stabilization is usually not important. Of course, 1 card slot and minimal weather sealing might be a negative for a few photographers.

dwmoar Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley

bkwaters wrote:

I have this camera. It’s fantastic. Same focusing system as the R5, R6 and R7. As most of the less expensive RF lenses are stabilized, the lack of in camera stabilization is usually not important. Of course, 1 card slot and minimal weather sealing might be a negative for a few photographers.

My guess would be if that is what they are worried about, those photographers wouldn't be looking at buying an entry level mirrorless camera in the first place.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

dwmoar wrote:

My guess would be if that is what they are worried about, those photographers wouldn't be looking at buying an entry level mirrorless camera in the first place.

dwmoar Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley

Architect1776 wrote:

Great shots, look beautiful. Thx for clarifying the sky was replaced.
I agree with keeping EF/EF-S if you keep your DSLR so can be used on both cameras seamlessly. Or even if selling your DSLR they allow for a budget friendly gradual transition to RF with no loss of function.

I do believe that is someone is posting a photo and they have made changes like sky replacements or major changes to that image, they should indeed mention that it has been made. I should also say the image of the sky, I used, I also took, instead of scrapping the internet for a replacement.

bkwaters

dwmoar wrote:

My guess would be if that is what they are worried about, those photographers wouldn't be looking at buying an entry level mirrorless camera in the first place.

My guess is that if more photographers were honest about their needs they wouldn’t be wasting money on top of the line equipment.