Canon EOS R Hands-on Review

[@juanquispe3494]

Canon should allow the Tinder app on the Canon EOS R, so that the swipe thing on the camera makes sense.

[@mrvk699]

😂 I'll probably but it for that .

[@acmdv]

Don't you mean Grinder? ;)

[@_rhapsodist]

well said!!

[@tallaganda83]

Anthony Da Vall Definitely being a Canon😂

[@joseangelo1330]

Lol ahhaaha

[@crlclssic]

The amount of confused looks you are getting in this video is so funny lol

[@KaiManWong]

Confused by the man taking a video of himself taking a photo of something else.

[@tams805]

You'd think people would be used to vloggers now though, especially young people.

[@plasticpaddy5278]

what happened to Tim?

[@rcrdo]

Kai W what did you use to record yourself on the streets in this video?

[@ElectricityTaster]

@@KaiManWong They have never experienced peak Asian.

[@KaiManWong]

Damn, I'm not first comment...too slow.

[@DIMASAable]

Oh no

[@RaymondLo84]

u r cropped haha

[@lunicatgaming2090]

Kai W lol but you got close tho

[@electicron6046]

Close, yet no cigar

[@andrewbristoe1833]

With Aussie time zone violins always last last last post with us and uk being a week behind our time zone

[@crypticwintermoon6284]

I don't get the hate. It still is the best camera of 2013.

[@vonrunner]

Hahaha

[@bigshooter461]

Cryptic Wintermoon LOL!

[@RozelyLindim]

lmfao

[@katsuquiet97]

lolol

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

Cryptic Wintermoon That pretty much says it all! LOL!

[@juanquispe3494]

0:31 Why do I only see his floating head? Is he wearing camouflage again?

[@sssendas]

Just watched a bunch of your videos and picked up the EOS R! I am long overdue for an upgrade, have been using my t2i for over ten years. Thank you!!!!

[@justin-botha]

fantastic video!! this video did it, I bit the bullet and ordered the EOS R this morning, I have been chatting with the canon live chat guys to make sure all my existing lenses would work and after watching this video im sold!

[@mikeyestrada1674]

i love how ppl look so stupid when they stare at kai in the background

[@reallycoolguys]

You don't think he looks stupid walking around holding two cameras, filming himself?

[@AndrewPowerTower]

I love the confused but curious reactions people in the background have to you vlogging!

[@LashanR]

Kai's level of not giving a damn what people think in this video surpassed that of Casey Neistat 😂

[@nasilemak868]

Casey who?

[@HS-fk6hb]

4:56 apparently talking to a camera is an extremely weird thing there, but Kai doesn't give a shit lol

[@nitramwin]

5:01 is pretty great as well.

[@matnasa8292]

Id probably stare him out as well, vlogging is normal i guess, but having a camera recording yourself whilst holding another camera pointing forward i can imagine looks pretty hilarious.

[@DrShaym]

Some people say the 1.7x crop isn't a big deal, but you don't get a full frame camera to not use the full frame.

[@wyrmmm]

The crop is only in 4k so you could say you dont get a photography camera to shoot video.

[@DrShaym]

You do if you want to shoot video with a full frame.

[@jimmysyar889]

@@DrShaym The red has a crop in some modes.

[@hoz40]

Bumped into you in London yesterday and had a bit of a fan girl moment :') The one filming the documentary.

[@KaiManWong]

The flag people? Nice to meet your lot and, erm, see a flag. I reckon that video will be out on Wed!

[@hoz40]

@@KaiManWong yeah the flag people! They were so surprised how many people recognised you :D

[@billB101]

@Kai You could have stopped in at my place for a cup of tea if I'd known you were in the area ;)

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

Your introduction says a lot about your great humour. That's very nice when what sets you apart is this nice and controversial ways of expression and not usual boring and linear way of showing on video what a spec sheet tells you. Not the most resourceful source but without a doubt the most entertaining ones.

[@JeremyDean-qk8qd]

I have been watching your videos for a long time. I'm obsessed with photography to be frank and I'm equally obsessed with your accent and the fact that you're of Asian decent, but have an English accent. I hope that doesn't offend you, I mean no harm. Love your videos!

[@konstapelwalander]

This camera has so many weird limitations. I want C log. "Oh then you can't use auto ISO". Okay... Can I use 8 fps burst? "Oh yes you can, but you can't use autofocus". No thanks.

[@GroundhogOZ]

I think most of the limitations are just there to diversify the camera from the next models to be released - only the 4K-crop and the burst rate seems to be a performance issue which would need (at least) a second DIGIC 8 or a possible DIGIC 8+ to be improved on.

[@konstapelwalander]

Ok, you have a point. Though I think that the 4k-crop that we are continuing to see is pointing to the fact that Canon is not ABLE to produce a full frame 4k camera with downsampling from 30+ mpx.

[@GroundhogOZ]

Maybe, but even if they could I'm not sure if they would - there is still the EOS Cinema line Canon doesn't want to canibalize with their stills offerings. Also I think DPAF with Full-Sensor-Readout would be a massive performance issue but they can't really release a new camera without since it is one of their major USPs ...

[@leecason9468]

@@GroundhogOZ the problem is other companies are doing it for cheaper. No reason to buy canon. They don't treat their customers right.

[@GroundhogOZ]

Canon never had the cheapest cameras of any market segment and always limited the cameras below their top offerings in one way or another - if you want the maximum feature-wise for the least money you were always better off buying something else. If you don't like their way of speccing and pricing cameras thats completely understandable but it has been this way for ages and I don't think it is "unfair" to the customer - you could always switch to Sony, Nikon, Fuji, ...

[@timothyjohnson6143]

I've been waiting for your review on this camera Kai! Great review as always :-)

[@cp4512]

Had an EOS R for 3 years now. Love the sharp images it captures and the colours. For photography, rather than video work, it is superb. My old EF lenses and AF work better on the R than on 5D iii.

[@SuperLisandro86]

That "facepalm" at the end of the video is pure gold XD

[@somename8831]

There are a lot of problems with the EOS R but softness is not one of them, strange how so many youtubers tried to push that. You forgot to mention that you can't use the camera while its connected to a power bank or connect it to a power bank at all.. and the usb charger which you also cant use while the camera is on is $190. What is going on Canon, I don't want to buy Sony but even if your image quality is better there are so many drawbacks.

[@somename8831]

Well I am on the fence between selling my Canon stuff to go Sony, I have been looking all over youtube to see this fantastic Sony image quality everyone is talking about. I am trying to find Sony test video that is filmed more like Canon and by canon I mean the more filmlike, soothing image. But so far I haven't found it but it could be because how youtube search algorithm works. Sony can be charged from anything (power bank, regular usb charger and so on) so you never have to worry. If you have a link to amazing Sony footage I am all ears(or eyes).

[@thefailingstudent]

the usb charging thing has been figured out too. you need a real spec usb c charger, like the mac book charger.

[@karafuru7666]

@@somename8831 Yes it's the youtube algorithm. Here is some sample Sony 4k footage with a RX100M5, you can review their older footage as well from up to 3 years ago I recommend you check out the A7RII super 35mode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ3aoYaKoNOce8k

[@ThatGuyInVegas]

Just got this camera, a year after this excellent video was made. Maybe it was a firmware update, maybe it's because I'm using American NTSC video settings, but none of the 1080p video settings discussed at 8:15 are grayed out when I throw an EF L lens on the camera.

[@professionalphotos]

Thank goodness at last a real review. Not like some "other" fan boi reviews from other big names on youtube that don't even make sense. Cheers Kai!

[@danielshepherd7306]

7:12 Nice and clear! I'm not surprised that you have a nice clear image, since you are using the massive new native lens. The reviews I've seen where people complain seem to be when using other adapted lenses.

[@davidjohnson4451]

One of the best reviewers out there!

[@johnbhome2]

I just watched this video full screen. I must compliment you on the quality of this video. It was awesome to view full screen considering it is on KZbin. I also shoot with Canon. I have no interest in learning a different system. I will stick to my tried and true Canon's. While perusing the comments I see some go arounds to a few of the problems you stated. Perhaps they will address your concerns. I see I am starting to ramble on a little bit so I am going to take my leave of the comment section now. Great video Kai!!!!!!!

[@kullumphoto]

I have this camera and love it! I DO NOT use the video function at all. The color science is excellent and it runs pretty well with my ef lenses. I still have my 5dmkii as my backup.

[@Lxo96]

Why is the bokeh so different between the Sony and Canon if everything is the same(@6:12)? or is just the lens apertures the same?

[@ZabZon]

well ff readout vs 1.7 readout .., if he was shooting at f/4 then it would be for the canon like f/6.8 I guess

[@KaiManWong]

Same equiv focal length, but with the crop, different actual focal lengths. But as I said, I tried different things, smaller aperture, manual focusing both. Same result.

[@billkaroly]

Do you still have this camera? I'd like to see you do an update video with the new firmware.

[@dylannolan7454]

Get to use one of these at work, it’s awesome.

[@azzazz4549]

The colours on this camera are amazing

[@sambam007]

Lenses bigger than EF? Defeats the point of mirror less.

[@georgedamis2495]

Love to see you do a Street shoot with the rf 35mm. That might be the right balance in size and creativity with it’s close focus.

[@jbmaru]

Yep, and the next R will be a smaller model, with that 35mm or a future pancake lens, it should be great for street photography.

[@francisacevedo4241]

I am new to the DSLR world,just got my first one.I got a Canon T7i with the kit lenses and i bought the 24mm pancake the nifty 50 and the 85mm 1.4.I am very happy with it and i look for your videos for guidance,so BOKEH to you!!😂 Thank you K!!.Oh,can you tell me of a TTL on a budget??,Thanks in advance!!.

[@CodyTolmen]

Great job on the review man, and thanks for talking about the negatives! So many of the reviews are passing them up completely and it's pretty ridiculous. Canon needs to realize that they are losing a huge chunk of their users and I feel like they don't even get it, that they can keep crippling their cameras to protect the high range. I don't think that works anymore. They need to update the firmware in this thing to unlock everything that it probably can already do and not just rely on "the next body update" to add those things, or the higher tier body, whatever they have planned.

[@bigshooter461]

Great review, as a Canon shooter myself I can't help feeling like all of their products leave you wanting one of their other cameras to pick up where the one you chose leaves off, because they all leave something on the table untill you are shooting the 1DX MKII or "C"series for video

[@tdavis85]

If I'm wanting to upgrade from my canon 6D mki and want amazing AF (particularly in darker environments), and if I'm not bothered about video, is this is a go to option, over the 6D mkii?

[@alcoholicmonkey1980]

Still the best in bloody game! Love ya Kai!

[@jroar123]

So I’m not sure where you stand on this new EOS-R camera? I mean will it support your weight and how do you balance on the thing?

[@GaIvatr0n]

Thank you Kai. Always a vibe.

[@billpickle2875]

Black magic pocket 4k review coming soon?

[@PassportToPimlico]

A camera at a cost that you could have it for video and have another camera solely for still photography.

[@Nertez]

Crop in 4k is for one specific reason: it records 1:1 on a chip, because shrinking it down would cause unwanted artifacts/moire.

[@BassemMorcos]

I'm facing problem with the EOS R, I am using the canon adapter with EF lenses which is: 24-70mm 2.8 II, 70-200mm 2.8 II, 16-35mm 2.8 III when using AF tracking with zooming in and out my camera keep freezing and I have to either turn Off/On or unmount the lens and mounting it back to get it to work and this is happening with every zoom lens I have. did you have same issue or just me? Thanks Kai

[@DeepakChauhan-zt5kv]

Hey. What about "no joy (stick)", my biggest grumble for the R. Makes it tougher to shoot moving people.

[@gone4good]

No experiences with camera hanging or spontaneously shutting off filming in 1080 or 4k 30fps?

[@randomrazr]

for the EOS R, 24-105 IS or the 24-70mm f2?

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

The Softness in video comes from Activating Normal EIS or the Enhanced IS. Without any of those activated you get the widest and sharpest footage this camera can deliver.

[@seacow2001]

Funny how other "professional reviewers" can't figure that out and put out soft videos and then bashing the camera...

[@seacow2001]

@MLWATKK from what I have seen on my Eos r, activating enhance degrade a bit of quality and enhance plus further degrades quality. It also cropped in a little. I think it may be more beneficial to add EIS in post rather than in camera. But this I cannot test as I have no software or hardware that can do this.

[@curtflirt2]

thanks for this info.

[@curtflirt2]

Can I ask what made you get this Camera?

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

@MLWATKK You can watch Matti Haapoja's review. He explained the softness and crop during Digital IS very well. I guess Canon's not very capable Processor is the culprit here.

[@wmsantiagophotography]

Can you do to the Canon EosR what you did to the Pentax K1, or wait for the worst weather on the beach and do lens changes to see how durable the sensor is.

[@stanleyprendergast2133]

This camera is the reason i'm switching to Fujifilm.

[@rakhilayilliath1494]

As wedding photographer I'm looking for an upgrade from my current Canon 6D. Is it better to invest on EOS R or to buy a used 5d mark iii?

[@jeffreymliss]

An honest review. Most who review this camera go ga ga for it. I'm glad you pointed out some of the shortcomings.

[@ropersix]

For stills, the 5D IV works pretty well in mirrorless mode (aka Live View), and I don't see how this adds all that much more than the flippy screen.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I want to start doing portraits and possibly weddings. I really wanted to get this. I don’t do hardly any video. I think I’m buying the 5D iv

[@andrewdoeshair]

I’ve made peace with the 4K crop, it can actually be a useful tool to get more flexibility out of wider lenses, but I am having a tremendously hard time falling in love with this camera (also the EOS RP) because of the added steps involved in accessing basic functions, particularly auto focus methods. On the R you need to fiddle about a menu to change modes, which is annoying. On both cameras there is no registered AF point, something I LOVED and relied on greatly with my 5Diii, so going from a single point to tracking modes requires at the least on the EOS R a separate button to toggle, and at the least on the RP a separate button and THEN a dial click, followed by a half press of the shutter. They won’t, but I wish they would, just add a registered AF point function to a firmware update so this camera can feel like a part of my hand and work quickly without a “check then change” work flow for AF methods. If I’m still complaining, the 5Diii has a ring finger button near the grip that could switch between one shot and servo by holding it, meaning you never had to use a menu to change them, and you never had to check with mode you were in to grab the mode you wanted, it was purely muscle memory and it was instant. Now on the R and RP I’ve got to hit a secondary button to toggle one shot to servo and back. It just makes the whole process feel cumbersome and slow, and it’s been a huge factor in preventing both cameras from feeling like an “extension of my body” if you will. It burns so many mental calories to pay attention to the auto focus with these stupid things. Please Canon, registered AF point 😭

[@MrKoenPieter]

I still have the banding problem on the EOS R in low light... What should I do because I can't shoot at 1/125 and faster...

[@TheMorningfood]

I don’t know which one is best ? Between canon 5D Mark iii VS Canon EOS R ?

[@blackriverrampscom]

Did the backround people always do this or is it just in this video they are very VERY curious what's going on?

[@obertscloud]

so did you end up liking it, I think it is a big step up from their first mirrorless models, maybe the next version will be it, but I think as a portable camera this will be a great choice, because the thousands of AF points, the way to use touch screen to swipe from one focus position to the other, the 4k, this could be my 70D replacement.. or backup, or travel cam

[@Hakbak33]

The auto iso doesn’t work in video mode ? Or also not for stills in M mode ? If I would buy one I need auto iso in M mode for wildlife photography.

[@dancetweety10]

You don't have to switch it to video. You just press record and it will start filming in the last mode you used. A good booster to get the EF lenses to EF-S would help :)

[@chuck90504]

DanceTweety Looney Tune as a somewhat advanced video user, you want the ability to switch to different types quick and efficiently, most often 1080 120 vs 4K 30.

[@Khatgs]

Could you try an EF lens with the RF adapter ? I tried this weekend with my 500 F4 L IS and a 300 F4 L IS and the stabilization was on all the time. Not good at all for the optics and bad for the battery... The canon rep had no answers for us.. Thanks you

[@cezarzanf78]

Hello. I have one 6d and from yesterday I have a new EOS R. I use Sigma ART 35 and Canon 50, Canon 85. I made some tests for ISO performance with same settings and I saw EOS R is equal with canon 6d up to 6400 ISO. Why? I was thinking EOS R is better than 6d and is equal with 5D mk4 at ISO performance. It is normal ? Or I have a bad copy ? I know 6d was a very good camera for ISO performance but 5D mk4 was better and EOS R has the same sensor like 5D mk4. Wha it the problem ? So I must to return the camera to service ? I had the same light for tests and same objects. I have the latest firmware. 1.6 . Thank you !

[@thisispissinmeoff]

Keep doing what you do Kai! Always make me laugh

[@PresentTrendProduction]

Hi ... I am looking for a dslr. For film making can you suggest any my budget is medium

[@nickwinters1384]

In your opinion, what is the best Canon camera for wedding photography? Im looking into the 5D Mark 4, but if you think there is a better camera please let me know!

[@Noksus]

Good video as always. Thanks Kai!

[@tomaszgawrys1625]

more videos like this... great job dude

[@5nanometers]

That "touch bar" button gives me anxiety. Either it's easily activated or you waited a few seconds to activate? What the hell were they thinking? Why not place a button or dial near there??

[@abdulqadirajam3746]

Hey Kai Love the channel Thanks dude

[@angelisone]

This is a nice camera for beginners & amateurs stepping out of the Rebel.

[@hamishdavidson3368]

Good review Kai. Seems they have left holes in the software with this one. Do you think Canon will give us some firmware fixes? Or is this it? Or maybe the EOS RX will be released after A7S3 and LUMIX Sr-1?

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Have you set the gymbal to follow your face ? Is it possible?

[@nourelrefaiphotography]

The photo of the 3 posing girls is really good!

[@iLLWiLL173]

The second I saw it didn't have the thumb stick the 5Dmarkiii (and A7iii) has ...I said not for me... Was waiting for this but I knew Canon was going to to cut too many corners ...I guess I'll stick with the A7III for another year or 2 ...

[@OlivierStaiger]

Hi Kai, a quick very specific question please. I hope you have time to answer. ;-) I have the 80D and you know the optional x3-x10 crop zoom in FHD1080 , right ? Now my question : Does the EOS R also have that x3-x10 crop zoom in video ? and specifically : cropzoom x3-10 only in FHD1080 or also in 4K , on top of the x1.7 crop factor in 4K ? Because for wildlife shooting , using my 600mm telezoom I would get x1.7 crop in 4K = 1020mm focal length but if I can add x3-x10 crop zoom on top of that then it would be like having a 3060-10200mm , shooting in 4K , which would even allow me to crop furthermore in edit to downsize e.g. to 1080 , thus shooting potentially at a monster tele of 20'000 mm or more.... sure, image quality will suffer beyond x5 and there's much air turbulence motion, but what's what video is all about, right ? ;-) hahaha... anyway, thanks if you have time to confirm if x3-10 cropzoom is also available in 4K. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@مصورمحمدالسعدون-ط6و]

Is there a vibration inhibitor in the walls and bores of electronic granules Is suitable for portrait photography ?

[@andivax]

Thank you, Kaiman. Outdoor performance is not good IMHO. And size of the lens... I will stick with 6500.

[@mowikamera]

Thanks for review !!!

[@coolbannanas1790]

love it Kai as per usual.

[@adventureforesterblog]

I have punch of Canon EF lenses. What would be the best Canon dslr body for handheld videoshooting (vloggin etc.)?

[@keithrjoseph9528]

Recently borrowed an ES R and as a stills camera it is an impressive system if you can live without IBIS. Weird how this camera quirks start to make sense the more you use it.

[@MikeMuellnerMD]

The Eos R does 120 fps in 720 p, has a nice streamline single card slot, no superfluous in body stabilization, and lenses that are a bargain at $3,000. What's not to like?

[@TopshelfJunior]

love that sarcasm !

[@REZrblde]

Ok idc about the EOS R i cant wait for that BM Pocket CinemaCam 4K review

[@djcyberia]

Best part of this video for me was... The Ricoh GR. Magical camera for sure.

[@st0n3ymontana]

How about doing a review of this body using the adapter and trying out some older EF lenes?

[@johnnyclean8233]

If you had to rank Nikon, Canon and Sony how would you rank them? I mean if you had three brands in front of you and you could only pick one camera which camera would that be?

[@Chickenthandoori]

Just make a short video on using ef s lens ( crop lens) on eos R for video and photo. Many people are still keeping those lenses and expecting some one would help in making proper discision in the mirrorless age..

[@nagow_360]

On the lens size, isn't there adapter plates for normal canon lenses to mirror less ones

[@jeremypinder4436]

well i want a good camera that's full frame one that takes great pictures and video. i was told to buy this camera so i want to know a lot about this camera. i want to buy the tamron 24-70 and the tamron 35-150. you said it's only good for taking pictures and not for shooting video. well please tell me a good full frame camera please so i can check it out.

[@houssamreg9360]

Kai ❤️ Nikon z 6 or Sony A7c (A7 3) or Eos r

[@RJ-hi5pw]

I remember Gordon from his CameraLabs reviews back in the day. Wonder if he's still doing reviews

[@sidart1696]

Does EF lense has anything compromised on EOS R camera compared to 5D Mark4???????

[@timmark4190]

Great review. Your vlogging camera was back focussing all the time

[@artstorywork]

Do they plan to reduce the rolling shutter in 4K with a firmware update?

[@unlearny]

Thanks for crop griping. Magic lantern might help vid, if magic lantern crosses over? Was the BMPCCUHD4U subconscious messaging to say it does a better job?

[@octap79]

The only thing Canon had accomplished by limiting video capabilities is letting loyal canon customers be introduced to different brands for their video needs, and NOT saving their "C" line-up. End of story

[@vaster945]

I'm trying to buy a new camera and I was thinking about the MKIII or the Eos R, the MKIV being a bit too expensive for me. Can someone let me know which one I should go for ? It's mainly for photography. Thanks !

[@williamash4356]

Which should i buy? Fujifilm XT3 or this cannon?

[@riosimmenthal3057]

How long it takes for download photos in RAW + jpg's? to me is 2 minutes per pair, Is that possible? if I have 350 pics per day it take me 700 minutes!!! WHY? Is there any way to download faster than that? Thank you if you can answer this question

[@rohanleander]

Will this make the best beginner camera

[@SamLucas26]

What about third party EF lenses for crop sensors. Like the sigma 18-35 f1.8? Does that maintain all your frame rates and AF?