Canon Vixia HF G50, a Great Everyday Video Camera (even in 2025)

[@sarahdippity]

Hi everyone! I'm constantly in a state of nostalgia about life and so I love the lofi film look of yesteryear . ... I'm sure many of you are not into that. Just want to let you know right off that the grainy, vintage look is intentional for it is what I love.

[@cubax26]

Bravo, another great one Sarah. I love your style. The image coming out of the canon camcorder is lovely. Goes to show you don’t need a full frame camera to make a nice video. I loved the wildlife and that park is very nice. My eyes always light up when I see that you posted a video. Good job Sarah.

[@sarahdippity]

Awww thank you so much Andrew for your sweet comment. It makes my day!! The image quality of the G50 is not bad. I just need to practice using it a bit more to nail the focus, correct exposure and shaky footage.

[@sutats]

0:49 That caption sums up my experience using it to record my unboxing videos.

[@eeppaul17]

Beautiful Video! Very Soothing!

[@bertoldgerrychannel]

Thanks for the philosophy, it's such cool and beautiful visual content 🎉

[@ericrathjens8847]

Very well done! I really enjoyed learning about this camera from your perspective.

[@sarahdippity]

Thanks so much!

[@Lunstagramer]

‌ Hello @Sarahdippity 👋 Will you plan to test the XA70 in the near future ? 🤞 ‌

[@sarahdippity]

I definitely want to test the XA70 ... hope to do it soon. :)

[@santosh598]

Nice camera and video,love to watch....

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Thanks for the video. It seems like a great camera. I have the G60, which has been great. Hope you demonstrate more cameras/camcorders in the future. 🤙

[@sarahdippity]

Thank you!! The G60 is basically the XA50 minus the fancy handle on top. I love the XA50 ... and so I'm sure the G60 is pretty awesome too! If I do end up getting a camcorder, I'll definitely post more on it in the future! :) How cool that you LIVE in Hawaii!! One of my favorite places to be.

[@Audiolot27]

Great Work! I still love your Videos....the Camera is a tool, but you make wonderful Pictures 🤗👌

[@sarahdippity]

Awww thank you! I appreciate your support so much!

[@nathanbankheadmusic]

@Sarahdippity #Sarahdippity, Awesome video. I'm a recording artisans I was considering getting this camara for making music videos. I was wondering, what frame rate did you shoot your footage at? I was told for a cinematic, film look to shoot at 24 frames. Thanks for your footage.

[@sarahdippity]

For this one, I think I shot the footage at 24 fps. :)

[@billpomeroy7433]

Oh My! So GOOD. Your eye is amazing. I have this camera and use it for interviews. I would really like to get your image quality. May I ask what software you use for editing and if it's premier pro, what LUT or "film look" are you using? It's beautiful! Thank you. And your music, beautiful, peaceful, soothing and warm. WOW.

[@sarahdippity]

I'm using PP for editing and Film Convert for additional color grading. Thank you so much for this very sweet feedback. Have fun with your G50!!

[@BigOvlogger]

A good video. The image is pretty good.

[@sarahdippity]

Thank you for watching!

[@FULLTHROTTLEAUTO]

Great video as always. Overall really impressed what this camera is capable of. Thanks for showing us different examples of what it can do.

[@sarahdippity]

Thank you! The camera is definitely good enough for everyday documenting. :)

[@jonathanbutch7199]

amazing !! All the other videos im seeing of this footage look nowhere as nice, warm, and clean as yours. Is there any tips you have to get that style of video ? are you using ND filters? It looks so amazing i want to know all the specs on how you did it- beside wide open aperature and decreased saturation and contrast! let me know about the exacts! thanks so much.

[@sarahdippity]

Thank you so much Jonathan. It's been such a long time so I can't remember the exact specs. Yes, I do use ND filter when it's too bright outside and especially because I like to shoot wide open. Because I was testing the camera for the first time, I think most of the settings are very basic settings, nothing too advanced. I color graded the footage after in Premiere Pro using FilmConvert. I tend to favor warm colors so perhaps that has something to do with how warm the footage looks. :)

[@cubax26]

Hi, Sarah. Hope you are doing ok. The winter can be a bit tougher to go out and make videos. But as always, looking forward to your videos. Did you hear of the new Canon R50 camera? Might be something to try and consider. Take care Sarah.

[@sarahdippity]

Hi Andrew! No, I have not tried the R50. For photography and vlogging, I've been using Fujifilm cameras and love them so much.

[@cubax26]

@@sarahdippity yes, Fujifilm cameras are great. I heard the Fujifilm xs20 might be coming soon.

[@sarahdippity]

@@cubax26 - oh wow! I just got the XS10 a few months ago - last fall. It's a great vlogging camera for sure! The image quality and color science of FUJI cameras are fabulous!

[@cubax26]

@@sarahdippity I hope the rumor of the Fujifilm xs20 is true. We shall find out this coming spring. Yes, Fujifilm cameras have a great image and color science. Sarah, btw, I loved your new video you just posted. I love your use of typography and music. Looking forward to see which camcorder you picked.

[@canaldomiqueias]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO, GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL!

[@sarahdippity]

wow! all the way from brazil! thank you for watching! 🧡 welcome to the channel!

[@K.Saniaga]

I loved the Canon G20, G40 and G21 but this is one didn't meet my expectations. The image quality is not as good as the other ones. It's is "sharper" and has more detail (because the 4k sensor) but that's it. I hoped to see a big leap in image quality but it didn't happen.

[@sarahdippity]

Thanks for your feedback! In post, I decreased the contrast and saturation a bit to make it look less sharp. If the G40 is good and you don't need 4K, then it's a great camera as is!

[@csamd9049]

@@sarahdippity Why did you reduce it in post-processing? there are also settings for sharpness and contrast and color saturation in the camera, it's better to do it in the camera than already on the post

[@sarahdippity]

@@csamd9049 - I set it in the camera before filming as well and also did some edits in post. :)

[@kenneth_mirez]

contemplating on whether to buy this or the hero 12 for my 24 day trip to the philippines

[@sarahdippity]

so exciting! i’m sure you’ll make the right choice for you!

[@tak1ek9la]

What are your settings that looks nice.

[@sarahdippity]

Mostly on auto since I was just testing the camera for the first time.

[@peterzpictstube]

I really with the camcorders could deliver the quality of the iPhone sensor that is the same size. Camcorders are being neglected by their makers.

[@PANDRIUX]

Tell me, does this camera give the option to record without sound? so on mute?

[@sarahdippity]

i have yet to find that feature unless perhaps to turn down the mic volume?

[@PANDRIUX]

@@sarahdippity This camera, apart from recording in 1080p and 4k, does not record in 2k (1440)????

[@sarahdippity]

@@PANDRIUX I have never filmed in 2K and don't remember the G50 having that option. I could be wrong though. :)