Canon SL2/ 200D Review! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Canons SL2 is an amazing camera at an affordable price. In this video, we put it through its paces and test the video and photo.
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Bro I want to know that, you recorded this whole video from which camera. the camera men holded which camera was that

[@connormccaskill]

He was using the 80D with 18-135

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Hey, it was 80D.

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And now this video has 44k views! Congrats! :D

[@buildingfilming]

Kinotika I never saw this camera when I was looking for a dslr what are your thoughts if this compares to the t5i

[@hellohogo]

in 2019 this camera still holds its own for video.

[@angeloestrada5080]

I just bought this camera last week and let me say, it’s the perfect camera for beginners like me.

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Perfect!!

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Wow you're way better at reviewing things than those 500k+ subs channel !

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[@connormccaskill]

Hahaha! Yesss. Thank you so Much! Happy to have you in the fam

[@Gleebi]

Nice review. No stupid cons and straight to the point. All positive. Keep it up

[@connormccaskill]

Lol thanks Greg! Just trying to make stuff that I enjoy

[@edgarbanderas6430]

I got mine and I am starting out into the photography field as a hobby ... and to tell you the truth about it ... I DIG IT ALOT ... ITS GREAT specially as a beginner and its small and light weight too I enjoy it so much

[@MartinaAndreaProvenzano]

This is the review I was looking for, thank you so much 😍

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Martina!!!

[@rserrasouza]

FINALLY A CHANNEL THAT ACTUALLY SHOWS FOOTAGE AND REAL USAGE OF THE CAMERA! Awesome vid.

[@FabioPalvelli]

Dude I loved what you did here, really original and entertaining. Been thinking to get this camera for a while now! Maybe it's time ;)

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Thank you Fabio! That really means a lot! We try to make these fun rather than a snooze fest. Please subscribe and share with your friends! We are a new and growing channel.

[@FabioPalvelli]

Kinotika Media sure why not 😎🤙

[@dboykinchen88]

I just got my SL2 and I love it!

[@KulwinderArora]

It's a shame, more than 19k people saw this amazing and detailed testing and recommendations video and you only have around 370 subscribers? You my friend are going places and just earned a sub!

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Kulwinder! Really appreciate that! The KZbin game requires a lot of hard work..but we will get there!

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This channel is going to grow fast no doubt. Good luck

[@connormccaskill]

Wow. Kind words. Thank you!

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

What an informative review! I am definitely interested in picking up this camera! I'm currently using the Sony RX100 but the lack of a mic input is bumming me out. It's great for vlogging, but I think I can step up my game a little with this little gem. Thank you so much!

[@connormccaskill]

Totally! That’s the shame with the rx100 series and I wish they would change that!!! The sl2 won’t disappoint you for the price. It’s a great little cam

[@_Thorsten]

Nice video man. I really like the spontaneous first impressions test with the guy on the bridge. !

[@xray111xxx]

i just bought the SL-2. It was this or the Nikon D5600. This one was just so much more camera. Yes, the Dual Pixel AF is great. I hope to start putting up content on KZbin soon as this is the vlogger's Camera. Great job here.

[@SixBlindKids]

Just rang the bell and ordered the SL2 today! Thanks for the vid. Looking forward to putting out some better quality vids than on our phones, lol!

[@ChristopherGoetting]

I don't often sub after a single video, but this was really well put together and informative. I can't believe you only have 300 subs. Keep this up and you will go far, very impressed!

[@connormccaskill]

Wow thank you Christopher! Really appreciate it! KZbin is a long game.

[@musicme141]

What´s cooking mate? hehe I just unboxed my new 200D camera while watching your video. I am really excited to go out and film and shoot and do all the things this little guy has to offer. I´m also thinking about some music videos I could do myself from now on - hmm (: Nice video man, I also liked te interview part with Andrew! Keep up your great work C.S.

[@connormccaskill]

What’s cookin! Haha so glad you liked it! Enjoy your new camera!

[@ItsLindaMillerTime]

Great review, especially loved that you did it in Nashville! I lived there for several years, so it made me home sick. I recently bought this camera and i just love it! thanks for posting this review

[@connormccaskill]

Awesome! I am so glad you loved it! We love it here in Nashville. You're always welcome back!

Thanks! I was looking for a video like this for a long time. 💗

[@breathofthewild9644]

when Andrew told you the SL2 was worth trying out, you laughed... I knew you were thinking, "how could a guy with that higher-end camera think that the SL2 was worth a try?". Well I've just ordered one, and I'm quite encouraged by how the image looks in your footage taken by the SL2.

[@connormccaskill]

Totally agree! The sensor is actually really good and the usability of the camera is awesome. A true traveling camera.

[@rochelleanngonzales9243]

Probably the best review I’ve watched. Scratch that! It was indeed the best review that I’ve ever watched for the SL2. I just subscribed and looking forward to more cool stuff like this! :)

[@connormccaskill]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@RetroMike]

This is a really great camera. I just picked one up yesterday in the kit form and also got a Rode Video Mic for it. The only 2 drawbacks are that the mic cable interferes with rotating the screen and that the SD card is on the bottom. I primarily leave it setup to record my YT videos, which means I have to remove it from the tripod to get the SD card out

[@connormccaskill]

Totally! That's why I still prefer my 80D instead! The SL2 makes a great portable camera for when you need to travel light!

[@ETMaligalig]

Good review man! I really enjoyed the way you talked about the camera. Can't wait for more reviews!

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you ET!! Really appreciate it!

[@GadgetInspector]

Great review. You really put this through its paces in real life situations. This is going to be my first DSLR as a result. I’ll be doing some vlogging and other video for my channel and also taking pics. Question: in addition to the kit lens that is included, is there one additional lens you would recommend getting with the camera as I slowly build up my equipment. Can’t believe you only have 1k subs by the way; that will change very very soon.

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. For vlog, the best lens to pair with the SL2 would be the 10-18STM. For the sit down interview style shots, get the 24mm f2.8 STM pancake. Those two lenses are all you need to start a youtube channel. If you need something with a little more zoom range then the 18-135STM is really great too.

[@ButchFagan]

Enjoyed the easy to follow, no nonsense, not too techy review. Very entertains as well!

[@connormccaskill]

Cheers Butch! Thank you for your kind words! Any reviews you want to see in the future?

[@ButchFagan]

I’m just trying to learn all I can. My primary goal is to make better videos for family events. I currently use Canon g7x. There are alot of videos out there about gear but not much about how to make better videos.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I just bought the SL2 w/kit lens + Pro-100 printer bundle for $750, which comes to $400 after the $350 MIR for my 8 year old daughter. I think she’ll love it as it’s much smaller and lighter than my 80D that she’s currently borrowing.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Robert LeBlanc You want to adopt me, too? :) All we had when I was a kid were cheap 110s and later, 35mm. Where did you buy it from?

[@connormccaskill]

Wow! That is awesome! Your daughter has a great father! She will love it

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Michelle M Sorry Michelle, our house is full. 😀 I bought the bundle from Focus Camera. It arrived 4 days after order and they mail the invoice separately which you'll need for the MIR, which Canon sends in the form of an AmEx prepaid card about 2 months after submission. This is the third printer bundle rebate I've purchased for Canon gear. 😁

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

still relevant. last week, i used it on a paid gig as the "a cam" due to the wonderful dual pixel af. footage was clean. interviewee looked great and was in FOCUS! shot duel sound to a zoom f4 and then back to the sl2's audio in. this way i have two pro mics (boom and lav), access to a headphone jack to monitor and i employed the safety track as a backup. less than $400 during the holiday sale. i'm pleased.

[@speecher1959]

Agreed! A great lens makes all the difference. Long ago I put my first L lens (Canon's original 24-70mm) on my Xsi. Yowser! I was hooked.

[@jackoconnor3488]

Amazingly high production quality. Glad to say you've earned a new sub

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Jack! More where that came from! Stay tuned for more! Just getting started :)

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Whoah! I was surprised to see you only at 1k subscribers! This is a quality video with just the right mix of information and entertainment. Subbed!

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Thanks Jeca! We are a new channel and are only now being consistent with our content. It takes a long time to grow a channel and we are working hard to grow it!

[@polycry]

Normally i dont comment but you totally convinced me, your work is great. Keep going

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[@waynefredrickson951]

Boom Subscribed! Thanks for all the info this video filled me in with all the questions I had. I love how you hopped right in and the video rolled through smoothly no bs no click bait it left me wanting more. Great job guys!

[@connormccaskill]

Wow great!!! Amazing notes. Thank you! More where that came from!

[@xavierlexusconcepcion8466]

Subbed :) Eyeing on this camera. This is the first review of 200d I have watched that mainly shoot on low light.

[@connormccaskill]

Wasn't planning on it but the sun set before we had time to do the test. Hope that is OK!

[@lazyoverworked]

Super...really loved the impromptu interview. May I suggest you to run a side by side comparison, like when you were testing the ISO and more photos please...thanks.

[@PositiveInvesting]

Great review and well done! This looks like a great camera for those getting into Photography (like myself) and for KZbin Creators!

[@LisasLife]

One of the best review I have seen on this 📷. Not just because of the information, but the entertainment as well. You have a new subscriber. Now I have to go buy the SL2 for me. Thanks

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you so much!!

[@MiGoldenAmor]

Omg, we’re in Nashville too!! Considering this camera for travel / date night vlogs

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Awesome video, just got this camera for my KZbin channel and it works very well. Adding a 24mm pancake lens next for video

[@connormccaskill]

That is a great pairing!

[@aslan5150]

Subscribed! My company and I are just getting into vlogging, and your review was quite timely. I have been looking at vlogging cameras, and I think this one is great. Plus, I can use all our lenses from our C100.

[@connormccaskill]

Great choice! They will actually pair well together too as a B cam.

[@nikosadie]

Got mine 30 minutes ago. Small, light and many functions. Too soon to judge but feel really cheap compared to my old DSLR's. Buttons are in very different places. Lot's of plastic, but Fiberglas reinforced and the buttons feel a bit spongy. I am not sure how strong these are, but I am a big fan of Canon. At the end of the day, it is about the insides and what it can do.

[@MorenoMorenoM]

i used it for a year now and its still in perfect condition soo it may be plastic and stuff but its durable !

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Bro you're really funny and happiest person I enjoy this video more than noticing specs...

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[@connormccaskill]

Thanks dude!!

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Oh the def Leppard shirt. I can’t tell if it’s the 2018 tour I went and saw as well. But man, I can already feel like I relate to your music preference.👍🏼

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Heck yes!! I need more shirts like that.

[@sumaiyahq1147]

Thank you for the video! I just got this camera and I can't wait to try it out myself now :D

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aw I thought this is a big channel, you deserve more subscribers man

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We just started! We’re growing fast 🙏thank you!

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Lol! Thank you August! We are working on it! Its hard work making these and we are just starting this channel out.

[@ShobiShobu]

This is the camera for new youtubers, now I am shooting with my mobile phone but soon I gonna upgrade to this awesome 200d😇👌👍

[@connormccaskill]

Totally!

[@miguelitosoccervlogs6884]

I clicked because I recognized the at&t tower lol I'm going to Nashville this weekend to visit some fam, nice video bro!

[@connormccaskill]

Awesome! Enjoy! Nashville is such a great town.

[@AdventureTimMedia]

Love your work. I’m thinking of getting one of these for my channel - fishtales with Tim - as it has a mic input and is better thAn my current lumix TZ80 which has been troublesome. Top review. Really great. Thumbs up from Oz.

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you! Still a great deal of a camera!

[@elizabethd7478]

This was such a informative and wonderful video.... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Elizabeth! ❤️

[@MIXT55]

The audio in this video was not that good, but the video and editing was really really good! I was surprised to see you do not have more subs as the content was top notch :)

[@connormccaskill]

Thanks Michael! We were using the on camera boom mic for the on the street stuff. I will use a lav next time so the audio is better. Thank you for your kind words! We are a new channel and it just takes time to grow!

[@JackSather]

Review was greate, kinda wish there was a little more focus on the video and getting to see what it looked like in more lightings, like see its best. and also maybe a label on screen of it saying when it's through the SL2 cause i couldn't tell if it was 2 cameras or 2 SL2's during the video testing haha

[@connormccaskill]

I filmed it on an 80D and Im sorry we didn't have enough talk about video.. were trying to section the reviews off now with Photo and Video separate.

[@kenzystowers2286]

Nashville fam

[@connormccaskill]

AWESOME! I hope you love it! Nashville for life!

[@sobanosilva8585]

I have been into photography since 1964 shooting with all types of cameras, lenses and film. Moved into video in 1992 then digital Canon and Sony in 1998 as a published digital photog in 1998. My prediction was that eventual video cams would take over analog AND digital still work. I traded my 40D for a Canon M50 - and have been super disappointed. I sent the M50 back to Canon and replaced it with a Canon SL2 believe it or not. That gear with a Tamron 18-400 is a delight. Whether amateur or Pro - it is hard to argue the difference in capability and quality with more expensive cameras. Whether vblogger or garage shooter - this is all I need to spend to get quality images and MP4 video segments.

[@heartshapedbruises07]

This is such a good in-depth review :) exactly the info I wanted ! Thanks

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice video! I've been looking at various options for what you were talking about video/youtuber wise. That lens does seems like a good lower cost combination.

[@connormccaskill]

Ya totally!

[@veeelet]

Thank you for your review it really helps me what I really want gives me more details and information I needed to know. I would want one of this 💜

[@connormccaskill]

It’s a great little camera!

[@FarangLifestyle]

Great video,,,, Im a surprised you dont have a larger subs with such high quality work... I have sub now...and waiting for more content from you in the future

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you for those kind words!! We’re working hard here

[@legitt0ny658]

In INDIA you vlog with such setup grabs too much of attention!😂

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dude your videos are so good and good qulity and you deserve more subscribers,you got new sub

[@connormccaskill]

Wow thank you so much! So kind. Happy to have you!

[@StyleliveswithinmeBlogspot]

You’ve definitely sold me on this camera. Great review!!

[@PVMMAC]

Love the review ! I used to think M lenses were limited , but using M cameras with adapters opens up M native, Ef-s and Ef lens adaptability... more options actually

[@Ashleythelender]

wow this is an amazing review and I love the editing (:

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Ashley!! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@asdfghjkristen418]

Thank you for this great video! Just subscribed!

[@connormccaskill]

Thanks Kristen!!

[@nepalistrings8778]

You deserve many more subscribers. Wish you a good luck. So, nice video with excellent explanations. I have subscribed !!!. Really love your work. :)

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you!

[@nepalistrings8778]

Kinotika ...and please help me.. I am going ti buy a New DSLR ..please suggest me one(begineer to amateur/semi-pro).. Is Canon 200D good for this?.. Or else, suggest me one.😊

[@connormccaskill]

Absolutely! The 200D is honestly one of the best starter cameras! Great for photo and video!

[@nepalistrings8778]

Thank you so much... Love from Nepal!!

[@Adrian-ki6yz]

This channel should have way more subs

[@connormccaskill]

Wow thanks! Working hard

[@brotdw2]

Okay! I was impressed with the first video I watched of yours so I was going to ask you what dslr camera should I get that has a mic, flip touchscreen, decent auto focusing, and I could swap lenses on... BINGO!!!🎬

[@connormccaskill]

Haha! Great! Love the sl2

[@sujanlama5961]

I can see your great future. Well done👍👍

[@connormccaskill]

Wow thank you Sujan!

[@carlinha6182]

I am buying one. Will be my first dslr camera. Tks !

[@laoschild86]

Ha! My guy is from Nashville. Same here. Great video

[@demonsaint1296]

Always take my SL1 on vacation.

[@fightnight14]

Michael Wilkes Yep even cameras deserved to take a break

[@theDanDeleon]

I’ve totally been on that bridge before. Lol awesome review! Unfortunately, the lack of IS is a bummer. :/

[@connormccaskill]

I know! I wish Canon would do sensor stabilization! The bridge is so cool

[@BitsofEverywhere]

Thanks for this great video. I'm looking at reviews, but have in fact already made up my mind to get the SL2. Just sold my 5dii as it's just too big and heavy.

[@connormccaskill]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@ciaraxcross]

This video helped me out so much in finding a new camera to upgrade to. Great reviewww!! ❤ ❤ Would you happen to recommend what would be a good wide angle lens for the camera?

[@regis9977]

800th sub. Congrats

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Stupid point or question: when you had the 1,700 lens on it, why didn't you demonstrate it? I'm dubious about buying an expensive body, even though I loved what I saw of the a6500. I love going "Ooooo..." whenever you use it. But in 2 years or less, it will be a 1,000 doorstop. The video blew me away just in 1080. LOVED it's low light capacity. But there goes another grand for the lens...that you'd have to adapt if you switched out later. :( I have nothing now, so I can go either way. I'd like lots of options. Not with Sony, sounds like

[@connormccaskill]

Thanks for your comment Michelle. The nice lens wasn't mine..and I just met Andrew so he was still a stranger there. The point of this video was about the camera, but a nice lens is always the best investment you can make.

[@vgfxworks]

both canon pancake lenses the ef 40mm and the ef-s 24mm are perfect for the sl2.

[@connormccaskill]

Totally! I wish they would make a 16mm pancake!

[@user-ng4jj8wg8c]

In 2024 I bought my camera with 2 lenses on eBay for $400. Great video and thanks for sharing your video. ❤❤❤

[@dontgotomychannelbyclickin9790]

👏👏👏 well done dude! very helpful.

[@messi12317]

Entertaining and helpful video, thank you! I've been looking to buy a new camera, and I'm thinking the SL2 is the best fit for me and my KZbin channel. From what I've seen, this camera seems like a great "bang for your buck."

[@connormccaskill]

Totally! Its a great camera for KZbinrs and its what I recommend to anyone who's starting out for sure!

[@nirmalyaonwheels5525]

Like your style of blogging and body language.

[@shaniquaschoop]

Great video and great camera !

[@BlackMusicRecordProd]

I love my SL2 it awesome the screen is a touch screen and flexible

[@dailydrivenH2]

SEP 16 2019 and this camera still works perfecttttt with a 10 to 18 for my videos . im replacing this soon but it works really good

[@CMunoz-nw5bp]

great informative video!!!

[@BrianSellers]

Great review of the SL2! They really did pack a bunch into that tiny body!

[@MorettiPyrotechnicsLLC]

Great review im buying now thank you

[@connormccaskill]

Thank you Moretti!!!!

[@stang_space]

Just picked up the SL2 and just starting my channel give me a look and you can see some video shot through the SL2!!

[@playwithmusa5398]

its good for making photos in hoildays should buy tht one ????? plz ans me

[@connormccaskill]

Yes! Totally. Very small compact size but great image quality. Would be perfect for a holiday

[@rxathletes]

Great video! Had a little play with this the other day. I enjoyed using it, but I think prospecting buyers should just save a little longer and pick up a used 80d for a couple hundred more. Its a great starting point but you will out grow it really quickly. Or even look up the Lumix G85. I know that's apples and oranges but it's kind of the competition.

[@varunbarua]

Really helped me out!!

[@DougGreene]

Nice vid. Curious about the "hand-pod" you were using while doing the street vlogging.

[@connormccaskill]

I used the Joby Gorillapod and this www.amazon.com/Andoer-Platform-Pistol-Camera-Smartphone/dp/B00REG9WDE/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1517516610&sr=8-10&keywords=camera+handle

[@kjkbtv6880]

This was a great review. I am almost certain I will get this camera. Would you recommend it for stop motion? I want to do that along with vloging.

[@connormccaskill]

Yes and yes! I’ve used a software called Dragonframe for stop motion and it’s great but the camera could do time lapse in camera for a more simple way to do stop motion in camera

[@funekasoga5651]

Amazing review thank you so much, getting this camera in a few weeks for my channel :) Which lens is good for video vlogging in the outdoors?

[@connormccaskill]

Awesome! So glad you love it! I would recommend the 10-18mm STM from canon for sure!! I did a review of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrcfmx9drGmn9U

[@a_cosmic_drifter]

I think you’ve convinced me to get the sl2 as my first dslr! I’ve been debating if the (currently) $200 price difference between the sl2 and t7i is worth it. Except for the larger amount of auto focus points on the t7i they seem nearly identical in every other way. Any thoughts between the two?

[@connormccaskill]

No reason to get the t7i unless some of the photography features stand out to you. Personally, I really love the smaller size of the SL2 and think its a fabulous little camera!

[@robertstv8045]

Gr8 camera. Just bought body from B&H for $99 on price match. $200-$300 savings vs 7ti and 77D.

[@connormccaskill]

NICE!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Price match, what's that? I've heard of B & H online. Didn't know anyone who did any biz with them.