A Camera That LITERALLY Does Everything! The Canon XA50!

Today we're checking out another Camera that LITERALLY does everything! It's got darn near every single spec and feature you could want in a camera and frankly it works phenomenally well. I like it more then almost any other camera we've had on the channel so lets get into it!
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[@atlantamx3]

now wait just a damn minute... are you telling me a camera designed to do exactly what you need/want it for, is better than trying to adapt something else to do what you need/want?! WTF??!!

[@rafaelunplugged]

atlantamx3 as a Canon user - I'm surprised it came from Canon. Haha.

[@RyKnocks]

What is there to adapt if the camera has the features built in? Who said it was wrong to film with a DSLR/mirrorless?

[@saadazzahrani]

@@RyKnocks It's not wrong, but why buy a stills camera with video features if you won't use it for stills? Just buy a video camera. He has a point.

[@RyKnocks]

Saad Azzahrani Because in most cases, especially if you want a cinematic look, a camcorder isn’t going to give you the results you want and a cinema camera will be way out of budget. Pick the right tool for what you’re trying to accomplish. None of it is right or wrong if you get the results that you want.

[@KeithWongWL]

@@saadazzahrani if only Sony made a VG900 successor. It was the shit back in the day. E mount, full frame sensor handycam. But I'm afraid it's past the point of no return, and the stills camera form factor has taken over.

[@morreale94]

My first camera was the XA10 and I loved it ! Happy to see that this line of cameras keeps getting better. Excellent product imo.

[@larrybothe8246]

Glad to see an appreciation for new “traditional” camcorders. Now retired from a career in video production, I sometimes smh at all of the pieces of equipment people have to pack onto their DSLR cameras making them heavy and awkward!! Obviously DSLRs with large sensors and interchangeable lenses have the advantage when shooting stills with great depth of field, but current semi-pro camcorders excel at the convenience of shooting lengthy video indoors and out (built-in neutral density filters!) and recording pro audio, be it via line level from a mixing board, XLR microphones or wireless mics. Thnx much for this review!!

[@LionStreetTM]

Can you explain what "shooting stills" means? Thank you.

[@edinburghcitymom6020]

@Land and Lore Photograph Off Road Adventures I get what your saying about carrying lens but I had the canon xa11camcorder and whilst amazing for filming, doesn't have flexibility in shooting raw on DsLr.

[@lukelim5094]

Ugh i know right. I start off as a kid frankensteining my dslr with audio recorder and random accessories. God it was scary. A wedding video company i work for even have one of those stupid saramonic audio splitter failed on me. I hate those things in high risk jobs. Im in my 30s now by the time i upgrade to my sony x70 camcorders. I know when something is wrong with the camcorders and can change input manually in the body. I dont have things dropping off from the hotshoe mount of dslr and i can plug in to audio mixer and to wall power easily. Coming from a kid that once frankenstein his way in the job It just feels so much more nicer easing of mind to know your tools dont have multiple weak links that will fail you. Frankensteining should be used only in emergencies. Not the norm.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Same background, just not retired (yet), your post is so spot on. For the vast majority of any type of work, a quality camcorder like the XA50 will do nearly all anyone needs, efficiently and effectively with the least hassles. I’m also astounded at all the filmmaker wannabes who believe shallow DOF is everything. As if composition, lighting, telling the story with the camera, or content in story, acting, etc. weren’t as important. Study film history friends, there are a LOT of Oscar winning films with plenty of DOF in most shots, and not just the B+W classics like Citizen Kane.

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

Cam corders are honestly great for KZbin.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah its really darn good, I'm surprised at how much I like using these.

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

@@TheEverydayDad I think if more popular people would use them, they would become a hit.

Thanks for the video. I use the "sister" of this camera, the Canon XF400, for demonstrations, quick interviews or press conferences, a super-solid camera that makes the classic (and heavy) TV cameras obsolete. Highly recommended for this type of work.

[@ezra8776]

do u like the camera?

[@BrokenToeKnee]

Thanks for this. Been debating between the XA50 & the XF400. I plan on using for making E-board videos of myself (using a tripod of course) and either of those two camcorders sounds great for what will be run & gun sports videos.

[@BUILTDIESELMAFIA]

Hey msn do you know if the galaxy note 10 supports the video and audio format this camera records in? Thanks. I edit on my note and I'm not buying it if it doesn't work with my note 10.

[@larsosejohansen]

Been waiting forever for someone to do a review/ record some footage with it. Thanks!

[@elmono3939]

Actually, the XA-50 footage looks better (interior) - than your A-roll camera

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

Camcorder is the most Dad thing, from everyday dad

[@TheEverydayDad]

Heck yes!

[@andyg3]

depends what you want to do. a dslr is useless for what i want to do. they dont zoom or auto focus at all well

[@williamk8981]

@@TheEverydayDad for the low light performance, what do you recomended for now ? mostly for indoor use.

[@stargazer7644]

@@andyg3 Then you're using toy DSLRs.

[@e_Dave]

@@stargazer7644 Not necessarily. I have a very expensive Mirrorless SLR which has good video quality, but the autofocus sucks. Both camcorders and DSLRs have pros and cons.

[@fenixtech1342]

I wrote off camcorders for DSLRs and Mirrorless because they are so 90's and soccer dad. But upon looking at them recently and comparing something like this XA50 to a mirrorless with cage + audio + DSLR monitor + powering all of it + choosing the right video settings... these start to become a compelling solution for people. Especially trying to recommend a video solution to someone that I KNOW doesn't have the level of interest we have in gear, they just want to film the family and occasional outings. Camcorders are definitely starting to have a place for my recommendations to people, which is so weird haha.

[@terrytk9398]

Thanks for posting. Camcorders are the best for most run & gun situations. There is a lot of marketing hype about dslr, hybrids & phones. To get decent footage from the iPhone you need an app, external lens, grip, mic etc 😀

[@Stealt707]

Nice review! I wish every reviewer is enthusiastic like you. Camcorders are for recording videos and DSLRs are for pictures. I got it!

[@Raza786Media]

Hi there, does the cam record 4K internally and hdmi out (to a switcher etc) at the same time?

[@sarahdippity]

THis is super helpful since I'm renting a XA50 this week to test it out. Would you do a video on the focus ability of this camera? Thanks!!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Cool! Vacation near me! And I entered the world of "production" digital video with a Canon Vixia R700 (I did have an SJCAM 4000+ WiFi before that) -- not many of the "Pro" features of the XA50 -- but it also cost a lot less, yet shot great 1080p. And back in the day when my kids were young, I had a tried-and-true Sony 8mm camcorder that lasted for 12 years and had great autofocus -- and was just *easy* to use. As you say -- it's all there. You don't need a camera bag/backback/wheelie-bag with 15 pockets to carry extra lenses, monitors, rigs, gimbals -- etc. It's all there -- and you can add on better mics if needed, and a few extras. But for run-and-gun, or vacations, impromptu "pick-up" video, it is definitely much quicker to get going than a hybrid with all of the extras.... Thanks!

[@MrFirstdance2000]

During the Mini-DV wars, Sony and Canon were going at it neck and neck. I chose Sony and was very reluctant to shoot video with my DSLR camera at first. Love that you have put this back in the mix as they offer some great value for shooting/editing and getting a product that is excellent! Slo- Motion is tackled in post so not a big deal. Thanks for the great review..maybe you can do a Sony comparison in the future?!

[@StefanMischook]

Nice review. The XA50 has a nicer image than your other camera. I use the Canon C200 ... but, seeing the image, I would have just bought it.

[@ChaojianZhang]

Wait, what do you mean - C200 should be much better than XA50 isn't it?

[@50Hz]

Thanks I was looking for a video like this for a long time. I use a Panasonic W850 camcorder for ages and wasn’t sure if I should go for a dslr or pro camcorder. I think I’ll stick with a camcorder because of all the features I don’t have to be an expert in.

[@wallyandellen5099]

Great review and finally a lovely clear back ground.

[@barandcross]

How good is the ZOOM lens on Manual focus? Can you zoom in tight, focus so its sharp and then pull back to a big wide angle shot with the camera remaining in focus through the zoom range and at the end? I know for a fact that the XF400 cannot do this.

[@justyouraveragesam392]

I think it shines as a nice portable, take anywhere, camera for those places where you really can't take a fully rigged out dslr or mirrorless.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Great video, thanks! I assume it can be used for live-streaming

[@120fps]

So glad to see you flying the flag for actually video cameras. We’ve been trying to bang that drum for a while!! When people complain about canon not offering enough for video I genuinely think they don’t realise they have a whole video & cinema range. The xa50 is a solid voice too!! Great video dude 🙌🙌

[@kenstephens2955]

Thanks heaps for this! Do you still attach a mic for outdoor/windy shoots?

[@alanhart6407]

Thanks for the videos! How does this compare to the nx80? Which would you pick?

[@DavesArchives]

For KZbin videos the quality looks stellar. Lots of DR and detail in the image. The image looks quite a bit better than the front camera you are currently using. The front camera has a more cinematic and flat feel to it but I don't think that's beneficial for KZbin work such as this. XA50 looks to fit the bill much better with it's realistic and highly detailed image.

[@JimmyChupa]

Thanks for the great video man, I liked and subscribed.💯

[@kofuzi]

i took the family to go ride life-size Thomas and Percy trains over the weekend, and I was thinking about you. i spotted so many camcorders!

[@DanielSRosehill]

Have the XA40 and adore it for all the reasons you mentioned. If I had a larger budget I'd have gone for the XA50 for its bigger sensor. Thanks for sharing!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

I always loved using the Canon XF300 camcorder for weddings which I would rent and my second videographer actually owned. He was full time in video and I was both photo and video. Nice to see an all in one camcorder XA50 with great zoom 4K inch sensor, great battery life, good sound. I am considering this again.

[@bobbobson6875]

Hey there Everyday Dad! Just wanted to ask are you aware if this camcorder is able to live stream via hdmi? And can it get a wall adapter for unlimited power?

[@crooker2]

I've been using 3 xa25's for years. My only complaint is the sensor. Very difficult to get any bokeh in the shot. The xa55 (with sdi outputs) looks nice, but is it better than a slightly more expensive Sony cam with a larger sensor?

[@peanutchu7903]

Hi Everyday Dad, Great stuff you provide. You did a review of Sony NX80 camcorder prior to the cannon xa50. Which camcorder did you like better. I am looking for a camcorder to film birds in 4k, and usually they are at least 100 feet away. Which camcorder would you prefer? Thank you.

[@halfadozen6]

Will a “Rode” mic fit the preexisting mic holder? Or does it have to sit in the hot shoe position?

[@tm4tare]

You should do a video testing the infrared capabilities!Canon camcorders have always had this feature!

[@3-piece129]

What is a good 4k camcorder to record high school track and field meets? I usually stand close to the top of the bleachers and record from start to end as the runners run around the track. I've tried with my 80d and it does well but if i put the 70-200mm lens, the video gets difficult to watch because when i zoom in and out it get choppy especially when I'm tracking the runner. I guess the tripod could be the issue as well because it might not be very smooth. Do you have any recommendations without breaking the bank? Or is the dslr the best way to go and i just need a better tripod? My Samsung S10 does a good job but not when the runners are on the opposite side of the field.

[@gianfrancoserioli3789]

thank you for this video. I'm trying to figure out if it is better this camera or the Canon legria hf g60. In fact they seem pretty much te same to me. Do you have any advise for me?

[@TheMinuteman1964]

Been looking at this to do travel vlogs. Thanks for the review.

[@rm-pl7gg]

I'm curious since the panasonic he x2000, canon xa 50, and sony hxr nx80 are around the same price range which is best for indoor sports and weddings. I'm also which has best fully auto performance. I'm focus on low light focus and zoom in auto and manual. I could use your expertise. Thanks.

[@jackandchloephotography1033]

100% you should use that camera as your main A Camera in the studio, it's just a tad blown out while recording outside. The textures and sharpness is just so clear for studio use

[@markdoyon8752]

Great video. I have an XA45 for church recording. I have a question, sometimes while recording the face or whatever I am recording suddenly turns kinda orange and doesn’t go back to a good shot. Any ideas? Thanks

[@TonyVRailfanning]

This one compared to the Panasonic x1500 seems to be a lesser unit? Can the cannon take photos while recording simultaneously?

[@alonislandculture2811]

Great vid! Have you tried mounting it on a gimbal? :) Maybe that's a good topic for the next episode :)

[@NatureloverCa]

What about the audio? Recommended mic for this camcorder? And how is the stabilization for run and gun shooting?

[@vishalpatelful]

Will it be perfect choice for live streaming football games ?

[@614Lyfe]

started off using the sony ax53 was a workhorse for me. Just upgraded to the a7iii and will be getting the a7siii. Great video OH

[@pipefittermike636]

do you have to have the handle on it? does it have an onboard microphone so i dont have to use the handle, i guess the better question is... do i need to have the handle attached in order to film? or does it have its own microphone? great video by the way thanks for doing it?

[@AshishToppo]

is there any over-heating issue if i try to record an event continuously for around 2 hours in 1080p 30fps. or do you had ever faced any issues like that ?

[@NomadicNative]

Great video & I agree, today’s camcorders are awesome! I’m still using a Canon G40 for 1080p. It’s dynamic image stabilization is great, but it also rides just fine on a Crane 2.

[@fitnesstesfesses7109]

Does it have a good dynamic range ? How can I know that detail about a camera (as I'm looking to buy one)

[@marksworld1986]

i’m trying to figure out which camcorder is better for first buy an canon xa40, panasonic x1500 or sony ax700 for my videography journey i am avid gh3 user so x1500 seems the most tempting but scared that autofocus is not as good as dual pixel of canon or the one from sony which would you choose or are the 3 nearly the same that i can take either of them? nice video

[@The-skillschool]

Great video thanks for sharing. Can you take a look at the Sony NX30, it's a few years old now but it's a fantastic run and gun camera a used one will be for those on a limited budget. I have 2 and they have been excellent.

[@Recon9143]

Do you ever notice the whole "Shallow depth of field omg it's gotta blur the background" is a KZbin thing? Rarely do you see such DOF in Hollywood.

[@trendscoutplus4584]

*LIKED* doesn't the whole world aspire to be a hair shampoo model sitting next to a shallow pond in the middle of lush foliage whipping dripping wet hair about back & forth in 120 FPS Slow-Mo ?? After all ya gotta be realistic in ur ambitions

[@stargazer7644]

It is actually a photography thing. When you don't have motion to direct the eye to the subject, you use focus.

[@DaCake2]

I'm looking to purchase a camcorder for my podcast and been researching for weeks. Narrowed it down to 4 and was hoping to get some advice on a final decision. I narrowed it down to the Sony FDR-AX53, Panasonic HC-VXF1, Canon HF-G50 and Canon HF-G60. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@GregorBrown]

Is the XA40 just as powerful? I'm considering that after making do many vidoes with a Osmo Pocket and external audio.

[@pipefittermike636]

okay, this was not the video i meant to send the question to, sorry. I think you spelled it out pretty well, thanks for reading my question, your video was actuallly the only one that explained the handle, so...... thank you, Mike

[@jayteesgear]

Bro! I appreciate this “lesson” in Camcorders vs Dslr- I wanna start filming outside for longer duration and many indie film friends are tellin me to go CAMCORDER and leave the Dslr at home for youtube content

[@KTVNCreativeServices]

Did you clean the thumbprint off the lens glass before returning it to B & H?

[@AgustinCoach]

What do you think about this camera to record courses in streaming? Thanks my friend

[@puresilverfilms]

Hi thanks for the video. I can’t seem to be able to change the frame rate on the xa50. It’s greyed out. Could you help?

[@reneegalloway5901]

Great explanation but how do you plug in battery pack on the XA15? I'm lost!

[@noahsduck4109]

What size sensor does it have??? Idk if u said it yet cause I haven't finished the video yet lol!

[@TOTAL457]

Hi. Great Video. Can the Tele-Converter TC-DC588 1.5x be attached to the XA50? Thanks.

[@brandon.r3411]

But will it do 10bit to an external recorder, I’m only asking because I have a Eos r and need a Bcam Thanks

[@MeeeVsWeee]

is the Vs NX80 on its way? (also i just re watched the nx80 video and man the sound difference on this video has really improved)

[@sergiosperb821]

Is it good for low light situations?

[@denvera1g1]

photodiox has a cool in line variable ND fliter, not a switch, but fluidly moves into different exposures, great for video, far better than swapping between filters in camera because you donnt have to stop recording/have a filter change mid recording

[@ExCenterProductions]

Thank you, could you maybe recommend a bag for the ax50 camera?

[@soak000]

Can you please tell me if a USB C power delivery brick can be connected to power the camera for long shoots with no external power available? Thanks.

[@seansiquig]

i just bought this camera, my first camcorder! hope it goes well

[@birdhub-uk]

how do i transfer 4K XF-AVC footage from the canon xa50 mxf files to movie studio 17 which won't accept mxf files Ive tried various file converters videoproc ect which converts the video but im hearing no audio after conversion but i am getting video & audio on the camera & canon xf utility any suggestions as to how i can fix the problem?

[@Kmass]

How does this compair to the Sony FX7

[@crazy963852741]

I know this video is a few years old, but do you happen to know or remember if it has a clean HDMI output for live streaming?

[@charleshodgson1434]

Canon XA50 versus Sony NX80, which one gives you better control of depth of field? Need to do interviews with blurry background. Cheers

[@EMBEVIDEO]

Sounds pretty good. The DP-AF is awesome. But I still think - when it comes to camcorders - the Canon XC10/XC15 is superior. It lacks DP AF, okay, but AF ist just working perfect on these cams. But it has C-log, higher bitrates and a different form factor which is also very good if you want to use it on a gimbal. But I must confess: Picture quality on the XA50 looks pretty good! Did you try to grade it to give it more of a cinematic look? Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMinuteman1964]

what cards were you using with this camcorder?

[@raccoonroll4076]

Would you recommend the XA50 for someone trying to start a wedding videography business? I have always been a camcorder person but everyone shoots weddings with DSLR and mirrorless. I have never used those kinds of cameras and the learning curve seems very steep and would infuriate someone like me. I am not trying to create the most cinematic wedding films ever, just great looking highlights that I can make a living from.

[@tylercarter2463]

Could you possibly try the Canon vixia hf w10 or w11 they're new camcorders and supposed to be waterproof?

[@MehdiScent]

Sounds great!!! Looking like gun 👍

[@drumsonly25]

What kind of slider are you using for your B roll?

[@scottcornell8398]

So did you end up using this for all your videos in the future shots?

[@OnIslandProductions]

Amazing Videos Everyday Dad!!! I need your advice. I am filming a fan-made Survivor Reality TV show in the forest. You have raved about both this Canon XA50 and the Sony NX80. Which one do you prefer?? We are talking about armatures shooting people running through the bush here not pros in a studio, which is why I'm steering away from DSLR's or mirrorless interchangeable lenses cams. We're talking literal run-and-gun. Also what microphone would you choose for an application like mine? Thanks! Love this channel so much!

[@growsomeplace9987]

SD card, doesn't it have an internal storage too? Xa10 and xa 35 do , love both of those thinking about xa40,50,55 next.

[@m_golden5951]

Please help me Which camera is better sony hxr-nx200 or canon xa50 Thank you

[@FutureGoatRancher]

That's a steep price for an everyday fella, my dude!

[@cals9lives923]

What is the best camcorder I should buy to film motocross.

[@victorfilm_]

This would be the perfect camera for Camera Conspiracies! Someone notify him! 😂😜

[@justyouraveragesam392]

All he wants is the perfect camera.

[@victorfilm_]

The Camera Guy: lol

[@jamest8174]

He wants a flippy screen on a ladder, hammer, bicycle and everything out there

[@TacoTurtle_fromearth2nd]

I'd need your help. I plan to get one camcorder like this, but I don't know it will have an option for recording with depth of field. I believe that I can take a picture with depth of field, but don't know the record will have it option. For example, taking picture, I can have 2.8 F and focus on the object, the other object will be blurred, what about recording? can it have that feature? May you please advise?

[@adventureforesterblog]

Great great video, thanks! Could you do side by side comparison between this and XA40?

[@agfilmacioneslaluzoficial2521]

Gracias Bro.igual me gustaría ver algo de xa40

[@drdimento]

Thanks for this GREAT review. I love it. Will most likely get one, even though I already have the XF40 (which I'll probably sell . . why? . . read on) I totally love the footprint of the XA50 which appears to be the same body size as the XA20 which I had and ran professionally on Broadcast TV for close to 4 years. I love small, compact, but I don't want to lose features. The XA50 has it. Thanks again.

[@AfricanSunProductions]

I had lots of issues with Canon XA20 Image Stabilization. When I held it very still the stabilizer would turn off, like it goes into tripod mode, which I turn of and run full manual setting. Do you know if this issue was fixed with the XA50? I tested it on the CF400, XA15 and XA35 and the problem was on all these models? I'm about to buy a new camera, and decided on the Panasonic hc-x2000.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks for the great video. I have to say it looks pretty good minus the stabilization. It looks pretty weak to my eye.

[@TheEverydayDad]

In all fairness to the stabilization though I was on a bus or walking around holding it up during it. I think it actually worked out pretty well for treating it like it was on a gimbal.

[@JorgePuga]

I been looking for a nice camera for a podcast looks like this might the right one to get.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Hope you see this. Between the Canon and the Sony NX80? On the fence. I like the wider lens on the Canon but the physical buttons and slow motion on the Sony.

[@SteveBurk]

Does this work with a wireless remote?

[@seachris]

Good review !!

[@sanghuloom6943]

Hi dad!! Can you do a comparison between this camera and the sony a6400, sony ax53, canon m50 and eos rp? Well thats a lot but i think its kinda great!

[@MegaWoodswalker]

I use a Sony AX53 for both KZbin and commercial product demo use. The pro being ease of use. This one looks good but want to see what Sony comes up with in the next round of updates.

[@drdimento]

Awesome. Wonder how this camera compares to the Canon HF G50 ? Especially controls and the front aperture knob.

[@leotroy9877]

I am told the XA50 is the HF G60 with the top handle. The G50 doesn't have the 1 inch CMOS I believe.

[@331slash]

Vs Sony nx80? Would greatly appreciate your thoughts