Canon M50 Mark II Reactions (from an M50 owner)

Canon has announced a Mark II version of their popular crop-sensor, mirrorless M50. Is it the upgrade Canon M50 owners have been waiting for? Let's find out.
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[@dominey]

What do you think of the M50 Mark II? (Also, apologies for the occasional "splosive" in my voiceover. Still figuring out the best placement for this new microphone.)

[@madhumenon]

Get a pop filter? (Nitpick: it's a "plosive" ;)

[@prince2thethrone]

Question: I ended up getting the presets that you recommended in your other videos, i have a Sony a6300 and will shoot in raw and use the presets. In the end does it even matter what camera you use if you shoot in raw + use presets? i was wondering will the pics look different if i use a fuji.? I'm really feeling their colors and was thinking of switching cameras. i prefer fuji, but if i can keep my Sony, and get the same results than i wouldn't switch just yet. Im considering the Fuji X-S10. Thanks for your help/input.

[@DanFrullani]

I totally agree with you! I recently uploaded a new video where I talk about using the M50 with the Speed Booster and compare it to a full frame such as the EOS R...and towards the end of the video I expressed my thoughts about the M50 mark ii and...in short...I said almost exactly what you said! I believe Canon, with the mark ii is not targeting beginner movie makers, enthusiasts on a budget and vloggers...but rather...soccer moms and teenagers who want to upgrade from their phone or want a very expensive webcam...

[@aleksjersic3467]

Canon m50 mark ii is trash just a rename

[@luiszimbron2]

You may want to try another pop filter. I had a thin one like that and I still got plosives. Different mic though.

[@reddawn0723]

I noticed that most discontent comments about the M50 mk II were mainly from people who own the M50. I do not own the M50 so I can't complain whatever Canon did or did not do on the mk II. I just checked the price of the M50 and it's $579 while the mk II is $599...the way I look at this is, if it's just a firmware update like what everyone is suggesting...then it's a $20 firmware update, which is not bad at all...As I said, I don't own the M50 so I can't complain..and I'm buying the mk II.

[@Welshmanshots]

In other currencies it's way more expensive, I recently bought the original M50 cause its £650 for me, the mark II was over £1000 so the small upgrades wasn't really worth that extra cost.

[@reddawn0723]

@@Welshmanshots I guess that makes sense on your end..I bought mine at time of the mk II release and had great deal on it.

[@thecoffeeisblack]

I started looking into the M50 as my first mirrorless camera, primarily for use as a video device. I am looking at the Mark II but only because I don't already have an M50. If you have an M50 already, it looks as though this probably isn't worth upgrading to, but if you are like me and are looking at either as your first mirrorless camera then it might be worth it, especially if they are looking to cut off support for the Mark I M50 and you want a device that will continue being supported further down the road.

[@reynaldikusuma4317]

Did you buy the M50 M2?

[@thecoffeeisblack]

@@reynaldikusuma4317 yes, it's a great camera. As far as I can tell it's basically the M50 with some tweeks.

[@grazstarr]

@@thecoffeeisblack is the 4k footage cropped still?

[@thecoffeeisblack]

@@grazstarr The last I checked it was, I haven't heard of a firmware fix for it.

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

Todd as an owner of M50 this is the fourth video I watch at your channel. Great stuff worth subscribing. From Russia with love

[@wessamhamadneh9877]

They literally ignored every m50 users recommendation. They had many things to add and change.....and this trash is what we get. I love my m50 but your begging me to switch to fujifilm

[@Zx30]

This might be the first time I've ever seen a company release a software update for $600.00. This is a new low for Canon and just smells like a cash grab from a mile away. Because as you said, probably 90%+ of the features in the new camera could easily be a software update for the original M50. Hopefully Canon will AT LEAST leave the current webcam utility for the M50 and not phase it out so only the M50 Mark 2 works on it....because you know how they love to intentionally cripple some of other cameras so their more expensive cameras can be brought into the spotlight. Anywho, great video as always Todd. Looking forward to more! =]

[@rodrigosanchez3035]

EA does this with NBA 2K and similar titles and its a $60 game but they make a lot more with microtransactions

[@FulaanCreative]

As an m50 mark i owner I have zero reasons to upgrade to the mark ii. However if i didn't own a camera and was looking to buy one then i think the m50 mark ii is amazing value for money and the best choice in this price range just like the original m50...

[@jsandrieux]

I am looking for a 2nd and possibly a 3rd camera. Should I just purchase another Canon M50? I am new. Just starting out. Trying to provide good content that is interesting for my students at the high school level and at the college level. As you can see, I am a full-time HS Teacher and College Professor part-time. I already have a Canon M50, but I am trying to decide to get another camera (Canon M50 Mark II) or go outside my brand. I have an ATEM Mini and a Rodecaster Pro. Trying to put out good quality video/audio content. Still learning. What are your thoughts?

[@FulaanCreative]

@@jsandrieux If you are a beginner I would say just get another canon m50. The reason is that the quality is probably more than enough for your aims and if you go outside of the canon lineup the cameras are not as easy to use. The canon cameras give you the most user friendly experience. If you venture off to any other brand besides Sony then you will also lose the good autofocus which really can set your workflow back. You could also look into renting cameras to try them out and then choosing what to buy after that. Hope that helps.

[@ellicottraven2037]

I'm glad I bought an M50 and don't regret not gettting the mark II

[@mfaizalmohd]

Thanks a lot for Canon because of this new release M50 II. I am long time M50 user, and have been awaited for this release for about a year. This recent news from Canon just make me upgrade from Canon M50 to Sony A6400 with the Sony 16-55mm F2.8 G lens combo. I got both at very sweet deal, $800 and $900 respectively. Thanks Canon for the encouragement. Gonna miss u.

[@beeisbad]

GREAT review bro! i like the way you brokedown the shortcomings of the Mark II by using the video footage of EXACTLY what canon said themselves! it makes your opinion MUCH harder to debate. Salute!

[@ThatRipOff]

Boy, I can't wait to buy a $600 firmware update with like 5 minor changes and a TikTok mount...

[@dominey]

Lol. That pretty much says it all.

[@peterat100]

But what if I don't have one yet? Is it still worth getting? Ok hope so

[@uzaklardan]

What a great upgrade from Canon. Thank you for helping me not to buy anything from Canon anymore.

[@alexvan1337]

What camera similar to the m50 would you recommend?

[@PVMMAC]

M50 ii spec wise dud ... but Over react much?

[@TheElsematter]

The detail of the dust in the beginning of the video xD, what an eye Todd! jajaja

[@hansidar]

By all means, if you don't have an M50 and want one, the mark II is good news. But lets keep i sane.. for us that allready own an M50, we get some room in our budget not needing to spend money on a new camera yet, as the one we allready own still is a very good one. Mind that i own an EOS R, that has way to litle counts on it, cause of the versatility of the M50. I like having a small cheap excellent camera that fits in the top compartment of my backpack, that take very good photos, and doesn't cost more than a gopro. For me its the perfect balance between image/video quality, price and versatility.

[@Tekgila]

This new model shows that Canon put very little effort to M-series camera although the Mark I is a hot selling product. Perhaps budget cut from HQ? Focus shifts to RF?

[@denkcampisch]

Todd, you are so right. I think so too and as an M50 user I feel a bit ripped off. My next camera will definitely not be a Canon. I'm already toying with the Fujifilm X-S10.

[@barryobrien1890]

Sold my m50 a year ago after I used the Nikon z50 which I picked up. The main reason was the m mount, and my concern that it would be a dead end. The adapted lenses were unwieldy, and the evf was not great. Using the z50 with the FF evf, z mount lenses and similar body made me much more comfortable with the long-term investment. I think canon will probably migrate to an rf apsc line as the lenses are much cheaper than FF and it leads buyers to invest in the ecosystem and progress into bigger bodies. The m mount was a stopgap until canon can release apsc lenses for RF. Canon knows it's much easier to keep people in their system rather than attract new buyers and they are totally focused on RF, from stills to cine cameras. Nikon and canon seem to mirror each other. Nikon dropped the N1 mirrorless line, and I expect canon to drop m soon. Similar things are happening on DSLR cameras as new models are getting less innovation. New camera sales are the life blood of these companies and they need to move people to new bodies and lenses They should offer a return for $250 upgrade service where m50 users can send in their m50 to be upgraded to the mk2 if it's just software.

[@ljk.creative8400]

All these "updates" are only software related, and aren't greedy in terms of processing power. This doesn't warrant the release a new "model". I love my M50, but Canon is almost recommending us to seriously look at other brands for our camera system going forward.

[@bharathghanta]

Also M50 Mark II has the exact same processor as the M50. So any software feature on M50 Mark ii can be added to the M50 with a software update.

[@brucehumphrey7446]

I have an M50 plus an M5 and all the lenses. Thanks for the great info, and as I very seldom do video I will definitely not consider the M50 mkII.

[@jrc1156]

Canon Director1: Let's release something that would totally surprise our target market. Canon Director2: Let's release a Mark ii camera using the same exact camera. Canon Directors: Yes!!!

[@JosephKim]

Very well said. I think it is pretty clear message from Canon saying, 'the original M50 was great, we are not going to improve it'

[@cruisetraveltalk4285]

Hey Todd, nice update video. Your update is better than the update on the M50 mkii. This is nothing more than a shameless attempt to milk the M50 sales without investing anything in the camera. A firmware update masquerading as a camera. I have the M50 and so disappointed with Canons antics. So much that I think the Fuji ZS10 might be my next upgrade. Good news though, I saved £700 this week. I also wrote to Canon thanking them for being part of the future product review programme. I told them I had prepared the M50 mkii they sent me a while back and when they send out the firmware update I would be happy to review the camera. (The preparation was a sticker with "mkii" written on it I stuck to the M50. Lol. Nice video. Ray and Sue's Travel Channel.

[@NicholasKit]

Love your work Todd! Great analysis of the mark 2

[@surrey-beekeeper]

Good video summarising the lack of new features. I’m happy with the M50 but was contemplating upgrading, now I’m not sure if I will stay with Canon or switch to another brand. I can’t think of another Canon camera series where the difference between different models released was so minimal. I think the point you made about the future direction for the EOS-M series is more concerning and raises a question mark about whether to switch to Sony or Fuji as the EF-M lenses will be obsolete. The rumoured M7 might go some way to allay those concerns so will wait and see.

[@Justinian43]

Buy EF lenses mount them with an adaptor. I'm not buying any EFM lenses!

[@jkbrwn]

I did upgrade from the M50..... to the M6 Mark II! And I love it!

[@GrantMcWilliams]

That's the real upgrade.

[@BPSchauhan]

YES ! You created very beautiful Doubts & Clarification which cleared many doubts of mine. Thank You !

[@Falhurk]

I just bought this camera but to be fair I’m upgrading from a Rebel XS. Huge improvement for me.

[@PVMMAC]

Two m50 and one m6II Efm efs Ef lenses all mix well adapters or speed boosters ... loving it , don’t need m50II LOL

[@PedroGonzalez-qe4kn]

Todd you have an awesome radio voice my friend!

[@BeABetterDev]

Can you comment on how this compares to the canon RP? I was looking to use the M50 Mk II + Sigma 18mm 1.4 but now I'm not so sure. Appreciate the response.

[@rohitbuddabathina]

We can get clean hdmi output from mark 1 itself. If we press info button, it will remove all the info on the screen. Try once with OBS.

[@baqcasanke]

Auto focus box still shows up tho right?!

[@rohitbuddabathina]

@@baqcasanke no bro

[@carrotsandrunning]

i own an M50, i was planning to upgrade to an R6, but with the R5 overheating fiasco, and the M50mk2 being DOA i'm now planning to go with a sony A7SIII and leave canon entirely. Just don't trust them now.

[@luisgarcia152]

I’ve searched. I use my m50 for work meetings and it shutsdown at 29 minutes. Any idea if this version fixes it to be unlimited when using external power?

[@ahmidsaparo2336]

try to buy sony a7c its unlimited

[@floofchannel]

I have an M50 and was looking forward to upgrading to mk ii... but now I'm considering switching over to Fuji

[@adrianramirez7518]

Wow! They absolutely didn’t give a F about what we had to say...they literally didn’t listen...sticking with my M50 thinking about going up to Sony.

[@ThieviusRaacoonus]

I just bought my m50 a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Sadly the clean hdmi is a huge bummer for me bc I do stream and have been making due with a janky elgato, no autofocus set up thanks to me using a mac os. Luckily bc of the extended return policy Im going to return it and get the mark 2. It suits all my needs perfectly and even though Im disappointed at canon Im going to thoroughly enjoy the mark 2.

[@stellasrvadventures483]

1 year later how has the mark 11 worked out for you? I’m get ready to buy the mark 11. It will be my first camera. Appreciate any feedback thanks, Stella

[@lethaikyodessalife]

Hello, if you connect the Mark II to the Power Bank via USB, will the Power Bank work as an additional battery when shooting? Thank you in advance!

[@ZeldagigafanMatthew]

So all I get is clean HDMI and 4k output? Might as well upgrade to the M6 Mk 2. Or if Canon would sell the M200 in a body only package!

[@miguelkieling532]

Hey Todd. Could you inform what microphone and pop filter you're using? Great video. Thank you!

[@_noahrh]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! I was originally looking at the M50 as a major upgrade from my iPhone camera, and liked the idea of being able to easily send them to my phone, and I liked that with it being mirrorless it's smaller and less bulky than a DSLR. However, with the Mark II coming out in just a few weeks I thought I'd wait to get that to make sure I'm getting the "latest and greatest". Now that it seems like this upgrade isn't that major, and the m50 is nearly three years old - is either one still worth getting at this point as a new camera? Do you have another suggestion? I'm looking in the $600-800 price range with bluetooth/wifi capability. Thank you!

[@sheikhdeen5486]

I am about to buy this camera, but you are discouraging, any suggestion for a similar camera. Please advice.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Visit Tech Gear Talk YT channel for a more positive review.

[@alanpfahler1707]

I will be staying with my M50. Nothing earth shattering seen here to require an upgrade to the Mark II. Love My M50!

[@TheHappyWhisk]

Hi Todd. That was interesting. I've been out off the grid for awhile and didn't know about the "upgraded" M50. Thanks for the video. It does make me wonder what's going on with Canon. That said, I still LOVE my M50 - so fun. Cheers and boogie boogie, Ivy.

[@AhmadAbdelAzim]

I bought the m6 mark ii recently and I am not planning to invest in the m mount just in case canon kills it, I will get ef lenses and use it with an adapter >> I think this is the safest choice

[@maaaps]

Definitely the safest plan, but just want to point out that historically, lenses from dead mount systems tend to hold their value pretty well, and in some cases increase their value in the second-hand market. The Sigma 16mm and 30mm are... so good

[@surrey-beekeeper]

I use the Viltrox Speedbooster with my EF lenses, really pleased with it.

[@jaqkar]

Shop was nice enough to take back my M50 after 2 months of use and I paid in for a M6 MK II. One of my better moves!

[@jhalscott]

Such a disappointment. This should have been a firmware update.

[@roman9887]

Exactly great all said in this video. Mobile phones, Hero 7,8,9 and other devices are advancing technically faster and moving away from the camera, if they got a bigger chip, the cameras would end.

[@beloblotskiy]

Thank you Todd for putting this altogether. Pretty much this is what the community thinks. Hopefully guys from Canon have seen the video.

[@aaronbonner1349]

Great review, Todd - do they mention on the Mark II that while streaming or using the clean HDMI, will the camera automatically power off after a certain period of time? I currently use the M50 to live stream through a few different methods and this has always been a concern of mine. Specifically for use over ZOOM calls, etc. Great content as always!

[@jeremycarter]

Thanks for the info in this video! I was thinking about upgrading to the Mark II, but seeing how there are no new hardware changes and that this is all software based, yeah, I'm pretty disappointed. I just wish they would come out with a new firmware to update the current M50.

[@FreeLanceStudio]

You could get clean hdmi out from original m50. Just needed some extra software. I can't see why we won't be able to use the firmware from Markii on the first m50

[@iancurrie8844]

The improved battery life indicates to me that the DIGIC 8 is made on a smaller process node to improve battery life and also likely increase clock speed. A Digic 8 isn't just a digic 8. It's obvious that Canon uses different clock speeds (at a minimum) in different product with the same processor. If you think the Digic 8 in the M50 is the same as in the R I've got news for you. This processor upgrade is likely responsible for most of the improvements and is certainly responsible for the improved battery life. This is NOT just a firmware update.

[@nicholasrousseau736]

Thanks Todd for helping me out. I am going to buy my first ever Canon camera after buying a Canon DSLR Guide Magazine and I change my mind with the new Sigma Lenses to buying the mirrorless Canon M50 camera instead. The M50 Mark 2 wasn’t impressive at all. Just software upgrades, like you said, and no hardware upgrades. I’m hoping the next generation of M50 will be a lot more dynamic.

[@SprinjectCalibration]

I am planning to buy a mark 2 but based on your video it doesn't seem to have a good 4k video. as a newbie what should i buy?

[@dominey]

Depends on what your needs are, but if you're looking for something similar to the M50 but with good 4K, stabilization, interchangeable lenses and a flip out screen, I'd recommend looking at the Fuji XS10. You'll find reviews of it here on KZbin. What I hoped the M50 Mark II would be.

[@aqualungs77]

I guess it's all about an HDMI output. I'm currently shopping for a first Mirrorless. My last camera was a SLR Minolta and Ican't remember which model Ihad. I sold it in 2010. Waiting on Black Friday. Ireally dig the Fuji X t30 also. Great video, thanks!

[@mobilefreelancer3831]

I can't afford cameras like sony a73 etc, so i want to buy a canon m50 brand new its 500 but mark 2 is 600! Is it worth the extra 100?

[@Atticus118]

I cant decide on the Sl3 or the m50 mark 2. I can get both cameras for same price. But im thinking sl3 because of battery life.

[@VictoriosoCH]

canon M50 or nikon Z50 or sony a6500? I need especially for video and it is a bummer that ther is another 1.6x crop of the canon.. and trying basically right now to sell the camera..

[@meganmaystone]

The clean HDMI is great! But the display shut off maxes out at 30 mins. I can't seem to get HDMI output from longer than 30 min. Am I missing something?

[@greysonkerksieck2083]

I just got the M50 on sale at my local Target for $550 with the kit lens and am very happy as I was waiting for the mkii but after seeing what it is, I just the mki and called it a day.

[@nycekix]

What camera and lens did u use to make this video???

[@Headmentalist]

Hello 👋🏻 Well I am looking forward to buy NINJA V. But before that I got few questions in my head. 1- I got canon M-50 MARK 2 ,so is it compatible with Ninja V 2- My only reason to my NINJA V is because I wanna record 1 hour video @1080@60 with M50 MARK 2, So it that possible to continuously record for 1 hour. PLEASE DO ANSWER ME TO THIS.

[@Vlay76]

Mark II...no thanks, I'll stick to the original one!

[@MrTeebaum]

you should have a look at the directional characteristic of your microphone. either the pop shield is mounted the wrong way or you are talking into the mic in the wrong direction - the result is strong pop sounds (which you might not hear on a small speaker) and a sound with not enough brilliance.

[@chrisheath5233]

I liked your analysis of Canon’s marketing message. It’s a slick and compelling marketing message for new buyers, but upon analysis, there is nothing there to warrant calling the camera an upgrade for owners of the MKI. It would be like Apple marketing the same Mac hardware as an “upgrade” where the only difference is the OS, and locking out earlier purchasers of identical hardware from upgrading to the new OS. With my 2012 iMac, I’ve recently reached the point where I can’t upgrade to the latest OS so that’s a pretty good run of free software upgrades over the years. I think Canon is just trying to squeeze some extra sales out of an existing hardware product, perhaps before ditching it altogether. It’s not as if they need to recover the costs of re-engineering, and retooling the factory for the MKII. I have the original M50, and I’m thinking about whether to invest in a Sigma lens for the M50, or hold off until it’s clear as to whether Canon will continue with the M series of cameras.

[@plendil10mg]

i agree you todd it's all about firmware or software update to their original m50, hardware or physical update is not seen on mark2, like vertical video they have to modify the body to vertical aspect of camera, one word is only i cany say " ADVERTISEMENT IS BUSINESS" hehe

[@cryora]

Do you need clean HDMI out if you use the EOS webcam utility?

[@AlexCruzHaha]

Great video! I was also looking forward to the canon m50 mark ii, but I have a question for you as a simple comedy sketch writer. I make short films with the canon m50, I only use the kit lens and the 22mm lens, 24-60fps 1080p. Do you think that because these are my only requirements, a full frame camera like the canon eos rp is a better choice/upgrade because of its lowlight capabilities? Or is that a little overrated for filmmaking?

[@dominey]

I think lens choice plays an important role here. A lens like the EF-M Sigma 16mm has a f/1.4 max aperture, which allows the M50 to perform well in challenging light. Better than it normally does with a kit lens. Full frame like the RP is generally better, but lens choice is just as important. The EOS R and RP are pretty cheap now, surprisingly.

[@AlexCruzHaha]

@@dominey you’re absolutely right. I do think the lens matters, and to find a fast lens for the rp at the wide angle at 16mm would be much pricier right?

[@AlexCruzHaha]

Or 24mm after the crop

[@e.m.8094]

Is this (Mark II) even available at any stores yet??

[@sabkuchdhela191]

Which camera is this..ur shooting wid ?

[@SharonKlinkenberg]

Could you run mark II firmware on original m50

[@julesnerve]

Todd Dominev how can I stop the original M50 from going to sleep every 30 minutes when live streaming? Thanks.

[@kimi_kantagraphy]

It's ok for me coz bad news by canon already (successfully) covered by Fujifilm with X-S10. After 19 years with canon APS-C this is the right time for me to jump ship. Happy sleeping for Canon in APS-C 😂😁😂😁✌🏽👌🏽📷✌🏽👌🏽🇲🇾

[@CrizyBooks]

If I don’t own any camera and I was thinking about buying the M50... ¿should I buy the MII? Thank you!

[@Keets30]

Wondering the same!

[@redtick79]

To me if the M50 II is your first camera, I think, it's like starting with an upgraded M50. I am going with the M50 II, and will upgrade when my skill level does.

[@music_cult7165]

Did they update the mark 1 ?

[@jsandrieux]

I am looking for a 2nd and possibly a 3rd camera. Should I just purchase another Canon M50? I am new. Just starting out. Trying to provide good content that is interesting for my students at the high school level and at the college level. As you can see, I am a full-time HS Teacher and College Professor part-time. I already have a Canon M50, but I am trying to decide to get another camera (Canon M50 Mark II) or go outside my brand. I have an ATEM Mini and a Rodecaster Pro. Trying to put out good quality video/audio content. Still learning. What are your thoughts?

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Since he didn't respond, I'd suggest moving to Fujifilm if you can afford it. Their APS-C sensor cameras and lenses are better than Canon in just about every way. The X-T30 MK II camera with the excellent kit lens would be a good starting point with this brand. 😎

[@GalangPaa]

such a nice content. I actually wanting to seriously start vlogging since I bought EOS RP with 24-105L F4, but it is just too heavy on my arms, and with recent release of viltrox AF 23mm, i find it interesting to get an aps-c, and this content solidify my notion not to buy M50, rather invest on iPhone. or maybe, forget being a canon fanboy, perhaps, sony aps-c offers better. I feel sad about how canon updates their cameras. Even EOS RP seems not quite worth for its price when i bought it... I shouldve gone for A7 family, or, just completely migrate to maybe Fuji aps-c or OMDs ... why canon? 🥺

[@zenarobinson3851]

thank you for this! i have the M50 & an M100 as a 2nd camera (2nd hand!) which i haven't got to grips with yet! (i hate changing lenses when out & about!) i don't do any video, so you've convinced me NOT to upgrade! 🙂

[@korupt3dttv691]

I feel bad for current owners to not get any kind of real upgrade. But atleast there is no real reason to buy the new one. But from someone that was going to be purchasing an m50 mkI anyhow. Some of these slight upgrades will be great to have. I was hoping for more. But what other camera is going to be as good as this for vlogging and streaming? Any recommendations?

[@ontimeconstructions7035]

Great video, very balanced information and thoughtful insight on both the M50 and M50 MK II, i def agree with you that there should have been a firmware update to the original M50 ( i bought one ) my thoughts are that Canon simply chased the bucks by making it look like the Mk II was very much new and improved ? Which really erodes their credibility in my book now. Most reviewers do focus on the M50 as a vlogging camera and focus on the video more than the photography. I bought the M50 because it was smaller and lightweight for extended holidays where i didnt want to really carry a big full frame camera. What I find is that the video is useful but the photos can be spectacular in full daylight. I did buy a canon 11-22 EF M lens which is very good but in hindsight it was a beginners mistake. The 15 - 45mm and the 11 - 22 are not good in low light. My Iphone 8 leaves them for dead. Recent research is pushing me toward buying the Sigma 16mm and or 56mm . Then again I am spending more money but perhaps on the wrong camera ? Right now I am contemplating selling the M50 and find something else instead. Still trying to work through that one, unless Canon does find it in their heart to deliver a firmware upgrade ? they should even if only to do the right thing. Canon are so expensive here in Australia, so for the beginners like myself we take note of things like this. It matters. My wife wants to sell the lot and just update our phones ......... but thats a whole new story .. Regards from Down Under

[@ethanperez4774]

As someone who is looking for a first-time camera with no intentions to make photography a career, with interest in live-streaming, family pictures, pictures while hiking, and potentially vlogging... Can the m50 mk ii still be recommended? I was already sold on the m50, but even if they're a few small software upgrades, the mk ii still seems to be a touch nicer. I've been researching for several months now, waiting to see if there are any black Friday deals and I still can't seem to find an option that checks more boxes at the price point. Any thoughts or other recommendations?

[@dominey]

I (still) think the M50 is an excellent "first" camera for those looking to get into interchangeable lens cameras. If changing lenses and using different focal lengths is important, and something you want to pursue, then it's a good option for the money. That said, I would also recommend checking out FUJI cameras too. I own a FUJI X100T and it's so much fun to use.

[@ethanperez4774]

@@dominey I'll look into it! Thanks for the recommendation. Love the thoroughness of your channel and your thoughtful responses to viewers

[@ethanperez4774]

@@dominey Went a completely different direction. Fuji xt200 for $200 less with nearly identical and arguably better stats and features (overall) seemed like a no-brainer! Plus great lenses to choose from down the line as well! Would love to see more fuji reviews in general!

[@konstantin6497]

Canon has definitely dropped the ball with m50-mkII, considering all the competition, including their own devices. You can currently get a full frame Eos RP for $999 with a kit lens. Granted its bigger and heavier but provides image quality that is miles better. Disappointing.

[@stevieelder2422]

I have the original M50 so thank you for helping me decide not to upgrade. Its really terrible that canon withhold firmware upgrades. Would really have loved to have clean HDMI on original. Not going to fork out a small fortune just to have that one thing that canon could add to the original M50. Great video and very informative.

[@MichaelRedford]

Personally I think the mark ii isnt an upgrade but just a revision pf their hottest selling camera idk why it bothers people who already have one...

[@DesoloZantas]

Canon: BEHOLD!! The World's Most Expensive Camera Firmware Upgrade! 😃📷 :0 4k 60fps with dual pixel AF and USB-C (with charge) at least.

[@iTheRealAK]

Great video! Would you or anyone recommend this for a first-time buyer?

[@dominey]

Maybe. If you're wanting to start using cameras with interchangeable lenses, then the M50 (or excellent M6 Mark II) are good starting cameras. If you have a little extra money, I'd consider a full frame mirrorless like the EOS RP, for you can get that camera for much cheaper today.

[@iTheRealAK]

@@dominey awesome. How do you feel about the Sony a6400?

[@beachboy0505]

M50 II is still a few hundred pounds cheaper than the rest. Guaranteed performance

[@mardanananak]

Mic Best position is off to the side, always. Above catches body and clothing. Below catches blow.

[@mustachess]

I am totally new to mirrorless cameras, but I am considering on buying M50 MKII, as I want to create chess content videos and aslo do the live streaming. Now I am still holding on with the purchase as MK I does not include clean HDMI output but at the same time MK II is still not available in Europe. Should I wait for release or just go with the mark I?

[@dominey]

Canon's plans for their EF-M lineup is a bit unknown right now. Rumor is they're going to move away from EF-M entirely to consolidate their lens offerings around the RF mount. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@dominey Todd, I think it's now virtually certain that you're right.

[@useyourimaginasean]

For what the M50 is worth, you could just get an old EOS M and download ML and then you have access to M lenses, adapted EF, C mount and even super 8 depending on how you punch in on the sensor AND you get Raw video. It will be an interesting waiting game as manufacturing ramps back up and what they decide to do with the M-mount.

[@n3rdy995]

I’m an original M user that was planning to upgrade to the M50 and then this “refresh” happened so now I’m waiting for this. Admittedly this is underwhelming even for me, this camera is 2-3 years old already, they could’ve did more than a software update.

[@youmeandworld9927]

When I heard the big NO! Trust me i feel better, hehe 😜 Because i just bought the m50 it’s a month old.

[@mardanananak]

Hej Todd! Good work. Great video. Great good old mic. Could be more outlined and shorter, with less personal comments, and 5% faster. I am looking for my first vlogging camera for mostly fixed focus close video work, and sharp long telephoto nature shots and astrophotography. Canon seemed to have the most smartphone control. The Mark 2 has clean 422 out. Sony is still a contender for high ISO.

[@ronaldsanchez]

Thanks Todd. Always very informative. Hoping it will catch us all by surprise and will just be a firmware update. That I will definitely do as opposed to buying it. However, this review has definitely given me all the more reason to switch to a Sony and using my current m50 as my B camera. Can't wait. Peace and thanks once again!!

[@aswinsanthanaraj]

By this we can understand canon m50 is a beast and mark 2 is waste of stikering...

[@NUTNBOLTvlog]

you are always right sir..........

[@starpilotalliance]

I shot my first night short film on the m50 last month and based on how long I spent trying to salvage the results, I'll be switching to something with more dynamic range like the a7s iii. If they'd improved the sensor I'd probably stick with it but nah. (The short film was planned and shot in 3 hrs so I didn't get a chance to do test shots or set up lighting. I'm used to shooting indoors, but I'd like to do more night time filming.)

[@baqcasanke]

🤣🤣🤣 of course the a7s3 is a better camera for low light it costs like 4x as much as the m50 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DerbJd]

The portrait tripod mount is useless. Anyone who already uses portrait shooting cameras, already has a 90 degree tripod.

[@IndyVisuals]

I hope 🤞🏼 their are working on something that everyone doesn’t know about and will benefit the EF-M. If not then Canon takes a big L. Big companies failed just because they think they have it all and not keeping up with technology.

[@3rdPedalMedia]

thx for the comparison vid