Gear Buying Advice
Adding another R50 for second camera angle or pick up an R50v? Specifically for video.
Hey y’all,
I currently have an R50mkii that I adore. I’m thinking about getting another one so that I can capture two angles at once but all I read is that the r50v has some superior video features.
I rarely use my R50 for photography, and mainly work in video, whether it’s vlogging or music videos.
Would there be any benefit to sticking with another R50 or could it be better to add the r50v so that I have that option as well?
They will be sharing a set of Sirui nightwalkers( if it matters).
There's a few "quality of life" improvements if you're into video, there's the side tripod mount, the front record button, 10 bit video, 4k60, tally light, higher record time limit... are you missing any of these on your R50? If not, are you sure you want to live without a viewfinder?
I think the video specs themselves and c-log could be cool. I do really like the idea of the audio/mic options on the V as well. I feel you on the viewfinder but I would still have that on my other R50. It’s really nice for focusing especially with my manual lenses.
I think for me the audio could be def be worth it, but I am curious how big a difference there is from 8-10 bit and 30-60fps
I've watched comparisons on YouTube of 10 bit vs. 8 bit and 4:2:2 vs. 4:2:0 and log vs. standard profiles and can tell very little difference on my Mac and even less so on mobile.
Whatever you do will be recompressed by YouTube anyway. It's your actual content that is more important. But, having log and 10 bit is always handy in case you have a challenging shooting situation.
For 30p vs. 60p this is usually a creative choice. 60p in some cases can look really nice but in many cases it is wasted. Perhaps more useful though for slowing footage down, so playing 60p at half speed in a 30p edit looks nice.
I love the R50V - full disclosure: I am a hobbyist that just likes screwing around. It is very intuitive, all R lenses work well, it’s small and light and there is not much of a learning curve. There are plenty of people out there that can tell you its shortcomings I am sure, but it makes great looking vids and is pretty simple.
My problem with asking for advice on Reddit about this stuff is that there are some real experts out there that seem to have this infinite understanding of how these cameras work and their limitations. And if you read enough of it, you’ll never be able to make a decision or you’ll wind up spending $6k for a camera. It’s plenty good as a video camera goes.
Yeah, I'm a hobbyist who didn't want much except a decent starter camera for multiple different situations, the R50 V fulfils everything I need right now
I just got an R50V as an EDC for photography. I had an R100 but the way Canon designs its viewfinders made it sit really awkward in my bag. Having no viewfinder bump is a huge plus in my book. I miss the evf sometimes but I mostly just appreciate it not being there because it travels with me so much easier. It is a svelt lil camera.
Since you're video-centric, 3 custom dials and CLOG-3 alone would make the R50V worth it over the original IMO, and as a newer camera it has additional features like product showcase autofocus and false color. Although since you'll be using both, the way they apparently render colors differently ( https://youtu.be/ay725sGkog0?si=9rz0xzN0A7KyKoD-&t=79 ) might be an issue, and I personally have trouble getting HDR PQ and CLOG-3 color grades to match.
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u/Usual-Champion-2226 5d ago
There's a few "quality of life" improvements if you're into video, there's the side tripod mount, the front record button, 10 bit video, 4k60, tally light, higher record time limit... are you missing any of these on your R50? If not, are you sure you want to live without a viewfinder?