Canon G7X Mark II Hands-On Field Test

[@AldyPradana17]

I think this is the best video review of G7x

[@harleyman1821]

No it is not, he is biased, obviously.

[@GiovanniAcosta]

I'm a beginner considering the G7X Mark II. I loved this video and how it took me around Calgary while addressing the features and performance of this point and shoot. Incredible composition and wonderful directing and sound audio with this video. I'm a new fan! Keep up the great work!

[@GiovanniAcosta]

By the way, as of today, RX100 is close to $999USD, and I found the Mark II for under $600. Went with the Mark II.

[@pjw2000]

Is it strange that my main takeaway from this is how good the GH4 footage looks?

[@AuthenTech]

Always a great video review, thanks! (Btw, that shot/scene at 4:45 looks amazing in 4K, well shot, exposed, graded, and is tack sharp.)

[@ChrisProuse]

Wow, the V-Log L is looking 👌The combined lighting and dynamic range at 4:37 is mint!

[@EdwardBerryy]

You know I'm not an avid viewer of KZbin content related to photography or the equipment that goes with it but every once in a while Ill watch a video when something catches my interest or like right now from time to time I'm in the market for a new camera after so many years and something I can't help but to notice over time is the honesty of this channel. Iv'e always appreciated it, you can tell these guys are genuine down to earth people and they're not motivated to rip you off in order to make some extra cash. I just wanted to put that out there, it means allot to me when I find honest review channels especially when it comes to such high priced products like cameras.

[@italianinoslo]

To clarify: the camera doesn´t work in camera mode when an usb cable is plugged in. It only charges, or if connected to a computer, can do data transfer. If you want to run the camera out of a power bank, you have to buy dummy batteries. :)

[@roldvans3762]

ItalianInOslo how long it takes before fully charge if you use the usb?

[@pepe6666]

im really glad the sound guy did that little speech. because i 100% agree that audio is more important than video almost most of the time. no external mic jack is a complete game-over for me. great channel guys. keep up the good work

[@MyCrazyMakeup]

Hello, I hope you or someone could help me. I have the Canon G7x MarkII. Every time I film something, my videos have a wear sound (crack crack) is like the lens is continue focusing, and I don't now what to do. I can hear my voice but also de lens and it's annoying. I watch the video but I´m not sure if your camera do the same. I want to use it for vlogging and I don't want to use an external mic. Do you know what I have to do to remove that sound?? Or using final cut pro or iMovie. I hope some one can help. Thank you

[@Patrick3331]

I got one like 2 months back and love it, especially for the quality of pictures and the 60fps video. But, I read in a forum that another member mentioned that after a short time he saw dust below the lens... well, unfortunately mine has two longer kind of dust hairs below the lens!!! I will see how bad it's gonna be and exchange it for a new model in a few weeks and hope the warranty will cover this as it's a shame for Canon that a high end pocket cam with a sealing problem for that kind of money...

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

I have a canon G7x mark ii I got to SCN mode and select Self portrait mode. I click on the smooth skin effect and adjust it to my liking. Taking a photo is fine and has the effect. I then press the record button but it doesn't apply the effect. Am I doing something wrong???

[@JodaliLama]

Finally! I love the honesty. Someone on you tube finally elaborated on the sound!!!!!!!! Thanks!

[@1sailfast]

You may be right about this as a VLOG cam at 11:27 but the "point for it" is that this G7x II is a quality point and shoot you can carry in a pocket or belt case. The size difference is significant because I'd carry this G7x II and I wouldn't carry a larger camera that requires a shoulder bag.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Hey the GH4 worked well, the 4k looks really nice. I do miss that camera.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

In good light, the GH4 is still a joy to use! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

+TheCameraStoreTV if half of the rumors about the GH5 are true, it's going to be a terrific camera. I mean, IBIS, 10-bit 422, Metabones and Sigma will be a killing combo.

[@chrisw443]

It didn't go anywhere. lol

[@chrisw443]

It didn't go anywhere. lol

[@seunghan9078]

I know. I started watching this for the canon g7x review, but kept going, damn that gh4 can look great.

[@Currrn]

That video quality at around the 5:10 mark is just amazing! Extremely immersive with that bokeh, something I generally don't notice in video as much as stills. Also, loving the reviews guys. Ye sold me on getting the GX85 from your review, which I recently picked up. Keep up the great work! :)

[@lazyeeore]

Thank you! You confirmed this camera was made for me. I very seldom take video because my main goal is to take tons of photos then go into the studio and paint landscapes from those lovely pictures while gazing upon them on my Mac! Plus, I don't want to do the whole DSLR thing because I'd rather paint than do photography and I know photography takes years to learn. Thanks!

[@CoffeeD_1]

Holy crap, I love the pictures you take every review. the composition is so beautiful.

[@krazyfrog]

"Not as good as the Sony" seems to be a common narrative now for Canon camera reviews in every price range. Says a lot about how far Sony has come and how little Canon has done in that time.

[@TheSascha551]

I agree however Sony still has a long way to go till it comes even close to Canon's CPS service but other then that the spec's of the Sony's over Canon are amazing

[@thner773]

Yeah, i agree in the specs sony is better than canon, but whenever I use a sony menu it feels false, i just love the "feeling" to photograph with a canon. So i'm one of the maybe stupid guys who habe bought an eos m3, but i'm sure that I make better photos with it than with the a6000 or a6300...

[@Cenot4ph]

In terms of technology for bodies, yes Sony has a lead. But looking at glass, sorry no not by far

[@TheSascha551]

I know, nothing Sony has done lens wise can even come close to my canon glass ex, 24-70 2.8 ii, 70-200 2.8 is ii, 35mm 1.4 ii, 50mm 1.2 and the 24mm 1.4 ii and even the 14mm 2.8 ii i use those lenses almost every work trip, Sony would need to be able to one up all of those for me to switch

[@tamasvarga67]

Sony gives a cumbersome menu system short zoom range (24-70) and no touch screen in their premium priced and hyped 4th gen RX100IV (neither in a6xxx or a7 series has touch screen in 2016!!!!). You pay over $1000 for the camera but they charge extra $15 for a piece of sticky rubber grip which is kind of must if you don't want to drop the camera and another $10 for a time lapse app. I don't like their business model...

[@Ranblv]

The canon uses the f1.8 for much longer zoom than the sony. longer focal length touch screen full selfie rotation cheaper than the sony 4 Those were the reasons I chose the canon for the in bag camera on a daily basis.

[@EDHBlvd]

105mm vs 70mm. Better, but not huge.

[@jonathanbrady2013]

That's 50% more. Imagine if you were 50% taller. Would that be a huge difference?

[@jacobtran4010]

yeah but standing at the same price as the Sony RX M3. the cannon is still shitty.. no offense. Dpreview even said it themselves.

[@MrWalker1000]

if sony lowered the prices on all of their rx100 series cameras the canon wouldn't even stand a chance

[@deccersmalone5488]

Is there a better camera out there in this price range? Im looking at buying a new, compact camera.

[@jakepollen6839]

Best review of the GH4 I’ve seen

[@Smaug1]

Sold. As a G9X owner, I didn't see the G7X as worth the extra money. Now, I miss that faster lens that I had gotten used to on my 1/1.7 Pentax MX-1 and Olympus XZ-1. Also, I and my family have dropped the G9X at least 3 times now, due to the tiny size. Don't sweat the hate from the Canon-loyal. You got that because Sony makes so much good stuff, across so many industries, it's just too easy for the underdogs to hate them.

[@MarioBenites]

At last! I was expecting this review since February

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We've been expecting a sample since February! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@MarioBenites]

TheCameraStoreTV This is the kind of review I was looking for. All reviews of this camera are about its video selfi capabilities! Definitely I will buy this.

[@cinemenico]

Skintones are a little bit weird here and there, but the dyanmic range and rest is really dope with the GH4.

[@trisymphony]

if in doubt, it's the vlog grade ;)

[@filmautre]

V-log is terrible for skin tones, but nice for everything else.

[@LuckyBraxton]

Chris your hair should have it's own Twitter and Instagram page.. 😎

[@Photographicelements]

jordan, i love the video footage from the gh4 on this video!

[@hassymiia6267]

So many youtubers use g7x for vlogging. How can you say it's not good?!

[@drgoyenaga2009]

Something that distinguishes this camera are 100 mm, while the others only reach 70, a 100 mm 2.8 is excellent for its price.

[@jaebiggz]

I’m guessing he’s saying for photo most vlogger don’t care for pictures taking just video

[@Luciferarrow]

This donest only take pictures but also video right? how do you by looking at a cameras specifications that it takes video along wiht pictures?

[@BAdventures]

Good detailed review and covered many practical points. Thumbs up =)

[@joeframo3347]

Hello Jordan from Atlanta Georgia you do an excellent job making him look good thank you for sharing

[@shanazparvin9500]

Thanks for reviewing this camera, it’s a shame to hear the sound system isn’t great for vlogging.

[@ronniedai3683]

10:06 you can bash all day about Canon is not sharp and no 4k but look at the skin tone difference when they switched camera.

[@fmpranav]

Good honest review and covered many points which no reviewer covered. Thumbs Up.

[@JohnRobertsTV]

Another great review. Love to watch and get informed!

[@robbiefishingextravideos]

Excellent video. I LOVE my G7x mk2. I agree with everything you say in this video. Personally, when factoring in many different elements, including price, I consider the G7x mk2 to be the best camera in the world for the average punter wanting to buy a decent camera. Spec wise the Sony wins, price wise the Canon wins by a mile. This is the best camera channel on the internet.

[@IndigoEyePhotography]

In terms of ergonomics and functionality, Canon seems to have taken a few pages from Olympus's XZ-2 compact camera (which was released way back in 2012). Some notable features: - manual switch for de-clicking the front ring dial - tilt-screen - USB charging - similar front and rear rubber grips The older XZ-2 even has a hotshoe that allows (a) an optional EVF or (b) external flash units (2nd curtain sync possible with manual flash!), while Canon's G7X Mk.II supports neither.

[@JonPais]

Nice work, Jordan. Beautiful looking video. Best yet.

[@vavbiggestfemalefan9100]

Hi, I just ordered a Canon - PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera at Walmart. I would like to know if it's the same thing as Canon - PowerShot G7 X Mark II 20.1-Megapixel Digital Video Camera. Will I be able to use it for vlogging?

[@A2YTravellers]

Thank you so much for the unbiased opinion. So many people have said that the g7x mark ii is the be all and end all of vlogging cameras but you guys have given people something to think about. We recently invested in the g7x mark ii and it hasn't let us down when we've tested it out, but we haven't been vlogging yet. Amy and Yas

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

You need to teach us how to awesome street photography. The pictures you took with this camera are GREAT!

[@DeanAllman]

Jordan - you're going to have to do a BTS vid on how you shot this vid, including post and settings. That is some of the best footage I've seen from a GH4. I have heard some folks say you use log recording for scenes where you need the dynamic range, but the color here is extraordinary across all scenes. Very nice work.

[@patryk290384]

I went here for G7x II review but suddenly I realized that I enjoj more the actual footage of this video. Then I've seen date... 4 years ago... This is insane how good this picture is.

[@iamnathangraff]

I bought that camera 1 month ago but something disturb me soooo much! when i'm filming I can hear the autofocus ! But seriously its so loud and its really annoying/disturbing... you also hear it on yours, or its a problem only on mine? Thanks !! :)

[@makemoneyrelax]

i know, same here

[@Ichalhaq]

the new one has a control of autofocus sound

[@iamnathangraff]

Where please ? :)

[@akhilsebastian1989]

1:50 Would anyone please tell me what the song is?! I needs to know. Tried Shazam and it didn’t work😢

[@masconmaria2494]

Definitely the best review I’ve seen!

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

11:13 Panasonic Lumix G7 shout out by Jordan, WOOT!! ✌😎

[@Noparticularcontext]

Nice review as always. The misses was looking for a compact camera and I looked at the canon g7x mk1 and mk2 and for the money and features I ended up with a rx100iii, the view finder is just a massive bonus, the autofocus is great aswell as the video, she absolutely loves it and I'm still blown away by the stills from it for such a small camera.

[@Christian-yt5df]

Finally a real review! Thanks brother

[@MrNYCman530]

In January 2019, the Canon G7X lll is supposed to be announced. There will be an upgraded processor, Digic 8, and more resolution, 24 megapixels. No viewfinder, but the other upgrades are a plus. It is supposed to sell for $799.

[@quite1enough]

where did you get that info? I only knew about possibility of announcement in January 2019

[@iviedbymightymt]

According the user manual, what you say at 7:17 about shooting timelapses is not correct. The manual states that "you cannot shoot while the battery is charging". I don't have the camera myself, so I can't confirm or deny it. It would be nice though if that actually worked.

[@soundknight]

Canon has way better colors than any other signature

[@thner773]

Canon and Leica have this absolute advantage, yes

[@soundknight]

+p but not SONY, it looks cold.

[@marcosarg1]

I had a sony a7r, while images quality was amazing, it never got close to canon color rendition. Now i went to Fuji, fuji x pro2, and i am really happy with image quality, color and top notch glasses.

[@DGBomber]

Are you talking about jpeg?

[@marcosarg1]

Bomber Jpeg are amazing straight out of the camera, raw images are also very very good. I won't go and say that with fuji jpeg's you don't need raws but hey! pretty damn close....

[@tomedwards81]

Nice but not enough for me to upgrade from the Mark I. Will wait for the G5X Mark II.

[@christweed5520]

please please do a review on the G5X. I really like the look and feel of it, just would love to know what you guys think.

[@MrJOhnCaine]

if you have to choose between Sony RX100 V and Canon G7X Mark II which one would you choose, thank you before,!!!

[@pepe6666]

gezzuz the footage on this channel is the best i have ever seen

[@osvaldoverduzco3900]

Got this on loan from my niece. I did some testing with it. The camera shows the face tracking box and appears to be tracking my face, however when looking at the footage on my PC, it realized that overthought, it appeared to track my face, it was focused on the background most of the time when zoomed in. At the wide end, it did OK because most everything is in focus at that point. I have to return the camera so I wanted to see how it compared to my a6100 with the Sony E 16-50 PZ kit lens. While the a6100 appeared to loose track of my face more very often, looking at the footage on my PC, it shows that it was actually able to keep my face in focus more consistently than the G7X II. One thing that made the G7X attractive was the 4x zoom lens. However, I did notice that once I zoomed in, the image quality dropped drastically in my indoor test. The Sony with Clear Image zoom, on the other hand, held up nicely. Granted, the Sony is not as portable but , With the kit lens, it fits in a small shoulder bag and it is not pocketable but very portable.

[@ToonieMarie]

Traveling NZ... what camera do you guys recommend for portability, ease of use, and pretty decent video

[@andyhoov]

I like how there seem to be just as many comments about the GH4 as there are about the G7X II! Also, I have the G5X and quite like it most of the time. It's guts are the same as the G7X but the added controls, more flexible screen, and EVF make it a joy to use. The only bad things are the inconsistent AF and the softness of the lens at the wide end. I really hope they do a Mark II version with the clickless selector and a mic jack, but I doubt they'd do the later to protect their DSLRs.

[@BrianDuaqui]

I wanted to get the G7x mII however as you mentioned they were sold out everywhere, so I settled for the G5x which I absolutely love..except for the short battery life, however glad that amazon canada shipped it with 2 extra batteries. Paired with a Zoom H1 recorder and it's great for vlogging. I may have this camera for the short term as I am anticipating the arrival of the Nikon dl 18-55..hopefully soon..

[@joeframo3347]

Hey my friend you had a lot of experience in the field you know your cameras yes very nice camera really well-made

[@countryboymotovlogs926]

I'm a Sony junkie, I love how they have taken the bull by the horns and ran with it! As far as mirror less gos one of the best, if not all around the best.

[@markriley7472]

The lack of a viewfinder is actually not such a big deal! I know expert photographers are fast to criticise cameras without one, but people have been using phones just fine!! The RX100M4 has one, but pop it up to use it and you can't simply switch back to the rear LCD if you wanted to-the viewfinder has to be pushed down-and it turns the camera off! Having a tilting screen is far more useful than a viewfinder-opens up so many photographic possibilities-especially for small flowers close to ground level!! I don't do much video and I am no expert, but I have seen vloggers on youtube using the camera with great results, and the sound is pretty good. You can't deny that many good people with skill are making very good clips using this fine camera! True, its "only" HD video, but nothing wrong with that either, because the quality is so good-and the fine in-body stabilisation works brilliantly! But my main gripe with some cameras like the RX100 series is the handling. The body is so smooth that it doesn't feel safe-get a grip Sony. It may have 4K, better video features blah blah but if you're not happy actually handling a camera it doesn't matter what it can do. So very well done to Canon with the design of their body and a decent grip! And with an ideal, sensible zoom range with a fast 2.8 aperture at 100mm, the Canon is a compelling choice for discerning enthusiasts! No compact is perfect, but the Canon does score well where it counts the most-and nobody mentioned the price! Great for the money, especially now in 2018! The Sony RX100 series are just ridiculously overpriced and should have a more ergonomic design for what they cost!!

[@hidekigomi]

Jordan, I wonder if you made a touch of background noise noticeable enough on purpose as from 3:50 and during the conclusion, while Chris is talking. Ha!

[@NothinButSkillzShorts]

My last video was filmed with the g7x mII love it. Switched from the go pro hero 5. I like it but the sound of the auto focus bothers me a little

[@rolo_061]

so the question is would you go for this or RX100 iv ? or wait for RX100 V to be released? hmm

[@jonathanlevin5975]

I love your photos in this one!

[@gdumaguing]

Hey Chris, which do you recommend for travel and vlogging? G7x Mark II or the M3?

[@MishaJacobs]

G7x niche is for vlogging. I think the issue with it is auto focus specifically on shots with a lot of movement.

[@BAKASYUNOfficial]

And the audio

[@josephbohme7917]

I sure wish you would shoot your review with the same camera. Mr Drake's audio seems to have big differences (different mic types?)

[@张营川]

It sounds that the MarkII makes a big improvement.And it‘s really unreasonable that there is still NO TOUCHSCREEN on the RX series as before.

[@clauevile3953]

Oh my god, Chris. You make me watch until the end. All the time. :D

[@jasonbarrett766]

I just got one of these today. Did an unboxing video. Can't wait to give it a run for its money.

[@HuzzaTVDreamBook]

7:45 whether effects

[@davidpfol]

if the panasonic gh4 is the camera that offers the best quality then it is the one that we should buy, don't you think?

[@rhoshe9629]

And what are the ideal KZbin settings for video recording?

[@sclogse1]

Does this have override on the automatic exposure for video? An old pocket Fuji of mine from about 6 years ago has up to minus two stops and plus two stops over the automatic exposure for video. Auto still functions if you move it around or keep it still, but the range of two stops in thirds in both directions on top of the auto is a very handy tool. On a camera that I bought on ebay for $12 dollars. With a 15x Optical. But 6 year old compression looks like it.

[@LORDVADER357]

I have an idea. Canon could make the camera to support 4K recording via firmware update. As for the external audio recording is it there external wireless mic? To sync with the camera wirelessly? Wireless external mic. To transfer the signal to the camera wirelessly? Instead of cable.

[@actiaint]

Nice review - with IS, touch screen and great low light recording it would still be my pick for vlogging.

[@kygio4770]

can you guys please do a review and test on the canon g5x please? I heard its like the g7x but it has a headphone jack or whatever you guys call it

[@ScooterBlia2]

Great review. Naturally I want to gravitate towards the Sony V but it's definitely a bump in price. Not being a vlogger or amateur photographer, a quality user friendly on the go point and shoot is what I'm looking for. Thanks for creating this content for us "on the edge" folks looking for purchase.

[@datdus5524]

wich one did you buy?

[@FoodieQueen]

Great Video I have 2 questions regarding the audio - I am a food Vlogger and most of my videos are shot in very high background noise in India (Traffic+people). Presently I shoot with my Samsung phone but have almost finalized the Canon G7X Mark II but am a little concerned that in the absence of External MIC - how will it fare in Audio - will it suppress the background noise - will it record good audio even if I am standing at a distance (let's say 10 feet or so)? - especially in high background noise? Second question is regarding recording audio with smartphone: I do my editing on filmora. If I record audio separately then it will be a very tedious job to lip sync with video - let us say if I mute my video and use smartphone recorded voice-over. Filmora's auto-ripple works only with either detached audios or voiceover done by filmora itself. if i cut a few mini portions of my video then how do I match the voice with video ??

[@jonathanbrady2013]

I noticed some sound variances. The sound was especially muted when Jordan was filming himself. Also, it looks like the shadows were lifted pretty heavily in a lot of scenes, to the point that it didn't look natural (shadows too light). Perhaps just my monitor?

[@glenjuego]

Hi sir, been thinking what to buy between this gx7 mark ii or the Sony RX100 iii. Ill be using it more on photography for my baby. Thank you in advance sir!

[@SkyMcSparkle]

I'm still torn between mirrorless gh4 and sony a6000. I'm shooting outdoor hiking videos/ vlogs and I'm tired of point and shoots.

[@sclogse1]

Pardon me for repeating myself, but not enough videos talk about the manual override of exposure in video mode. It usually means exposure compensation of up to plus 2 and down to minus two stops, while the camera is still doing auto exposure. It just shifts the base line, while the camera will still adjust exposure from the new bias you set. I always want to know what camera you're using to film with, though, as that's the best...

[@ShahriyarHumbatov]

Its a great review about this particular model. Can you pls let me know which camrecorder you use for this clip. Thanx

[@anolacseKB]

Hi Chris Thank you for the review. Just a small request.. can you make versus video with Canon S110 and G7XII. Ty.

[@pearlyalms]

I really wanted to buy this camera since i started my channel. .i currently using my s10 hopefully i can have this its so small and so light to bring

[@PrettyHeartTV]

Lovely. Thanks for the knowledge. I love your presentation

[@vynx_co854]

do you know when the olympus em 10 mark II silver with kit lense will be available in stock? in your store? checked online store like henrys and olympus web... they dont have it...

[@DavidJohnson-fr2rt]

Chris be on point. If he says a camera is good then its good

[@maheshg212]

I actually prefer the touchscreen over the tiny evf in sony RX100s! Thanks for the review.

[@soundslikekenny]

I want to see a mic jack before I see a viewfinder tbh, clean audio would be immense

[@kaelakirk9638]

Soundslikekenny yeeees

[@Keithphotorama]

I still have my very old Canon 60d and was wondering if the g7x Mark II shoots better quality images?

[@InnerFire6213]

everybody recommends this but I'm in love with the sony a5000 design. is this camera much better than the sony?

[@josephbohme7917]

your boom mic seems flat in the 9:30 - 11:31a lavalier may have done a better job very low ambient in yours

[@benwelles2160]

What do you guys think about the 5d mark 4? How disappointed is Jordan?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Stay tuned... Jordan @ TCSTV

[@benwelles2160]

; )

[@scdobserver835]

Can't wait... :)

[@cinemenico]

Haha, he won't be disappointed as this was probably exactly what he expected. Btw, doesn't he shoot Nikon for stills and uses Panasonic/Sony for video already anyways? Canon pushes people away... and not even to their own cinema range, but to other brands. Great strategy...

[@mgk2]

And I can't wait to hear all the Canon fanboys jumping on and telling Jordan that the 5D4 is a stills camera :D

[@scdobserver835]

Did you use reflector or some fill lights (!) from 3:53 - 5:20???

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

No, just nice bounce from the building windows downtown. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@scdobserver835]

TheCameraStoreTV Clever!

[@ObelixCMM]

Looks like reflection from the building

[@vegetablepolice]

I don't think I'd ever get a m4/3 camera, but damn that GH4 looks better than the Sony FS5 you usually use.

[@kamovanord]

what camera you are filming with in this vlog

[@2nd3rd1st]

Sorry, I'm focussing much more on your amazing background extras, Calgary seems ideal for candid pedestrian portraits. Can we acknowledge the smart looking basketballers and the Armani model in the grey suit who gets away with fastening BOTH buttons, at 0:30? What is happening in Calgary!

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Hello dear, I have a canon G7x mark ii I got to SCN mode and select Self portrait mode. I click on the smooth skin effect and adjust it to my liking. Taking a photo is fine and has the effect. I then press the record button but it doesn't apply the effect.

[@RobertKwolek]

Highlight of the vid is GH4 vid quality :P Great review as always.