Is the Canon EOS R Worth It in 2023?? (YES!)

[@musicman101353]

I am a new canon EOS R user. I am very happy with this camera as I came to it from a canon 6D. I enjoyed your video, and really appreciate your style!

[@jasonodine]

Thanks for watching, sir!

[@Waylon-Pierce]

Just bought my eos r for 1100$ with a battery grip, can’t wait as I’m upgrading from a rebel t7.

[@jasonodine]

That’s awesome news bro!! Congrats! The T7i was my first camera and man did I love that thing…you’ll be very satisfied with the EOS R I’m sure of it 💯🙌🏾

[@clausbockenhoff9520]

Thank you, you helped me a lot with the decision. I agree with you, 1080p is sufficient in most situations. Thx and Greetings from Germany 🙂

[@jasonodine]

Thank you for watching, Claus! Greetings and happy filming 🤝

[@callm3pc]

Bought the R after agonising for a very long time. R6 Mark ii was calling my name but the budget wouldn't have it. I am happy with my purchase. I haven't had autofocus issues though, ( i use an adapter with ef glass )

[@northernaurora_]

I bought the EOS R last August and I've loved it since. I'm mostly a landscape hobbyist, but I've shot sports and wildlife too. It's very capable, sure it doesn't have the highest capture rate or the most advanced autofocus but it tracks very well. The key for me is to use the right AF mode/area, typically I find single point and keeping that point on your main player/subject in servo does a fine job. My biggest reason for going with the EOS R is Canon in my opinion has the best market (by availability and price) for used lenses and accessories. I've been doing some videography lately and find the 4K crop whilst slightly harder to work with is fine with a wide lens i.e. 16-35mm. That said I also find shooting 1080 with no crop and scaling to 4K can look almost as good as true 4K.

[@jasonodine]

Awesome! I’m glad that you’ve found this camera to be suitable for your needs as well. Would love to hear your thoughts on lens options for the EOS R, Northern!

[@northernaurora_]

@@jasonodine Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I understand for the biggest content creators it can be difficult to respond to every comment, but engaging with subscribers really makes us feel part of the journey to stardom with you. In terms of lenses I didn't have the cash to spare the for best RF glass as a hobby photographer who isn't earning money from it. For what a new RF 24-70mm F/2.8 costs I managed to get (good used) a Canon 24-70mm F/2.8 L MK I, 70-200 F/2.8 MK II and a 16-35MM F/2.8 MK I. These are all EF lenses and work beautifully with the RF/EF adapter, and they cover pretty much all types of photography. I recently traded my Canon 16-35 for a Sigma 50mm F/1.4 ART due to ultra wide not suiting my shooting style. The sharpness of the 50mm Sigma is absolutely superb and I say matches Canon L sharpness. It's a great focal length to walkaround with and do street photography. I've recently seen the TTArtisan 50mm F/0.95 lens and fallen in love with what I've seen of it, definitelty high on my list for next purchase for night/street.

[@jasonodine]

@@northernaurora_ Absolutely brotha, always happy to chat with you all! I haven’t tried the Sigma 50mm ART, mainly fearing it will be too heavy to fly on a gimbal. Believe it or not I’ve never tried out a Canon L lens either ha. 3 years into the game and still haven’t invested in one yet! Is the TT Artisan a macro lens? I can’t even imagine looking at that shallow of a depth of field, that must be insane!

[@RealCptHammonds]

Do you use graduated filters when shooting landscapes? If so, what kind of filters and mounting arrangement are you using? I wish someone offered graduated filters for the drop in EF to RF adapter, but I certainly haven't found any. 😢😢😢

[@christopherleecowan]

Fantastic Camera with adapted vintage lenses. I did a full spectrum modification on my Canon R. I use it for every type of photography.

[@jasonodine]

Nice man. What kind of vintage lenses are you using?

[@stuartraphael4]

I'm surprised by the statement that the EOS R can do 4k 60p externally. To my knowledge, external recording with the Atomos Ninja 5 brings the increase from 8-bit 4:2:0 to 10-bit 4:2:2, but not that the camera can record 4k 60p as a result.

[@jasonodine]

Hey Ralph, you are onto something! I must have mixed up the 4K60 w/ 4K 10-Bit 😅 Thank you for bringing that to my attention for future uploads!

[@Andre-Patterson]

My man! I bought the R a year after it came out, and I can honestly say, that I love it. I thought about switching to Sony, but I'm fine for now.

[@jasonodine]

Good choice!

[@m_saqibali]

I'm looking to start up a podcast studio, I've got an R6 Mark II and one EOS R, the plan is to get a 2nd EOS R for my 3rd angle - the plan is to film in 4K crop with the EOS R. The portrait picture on it is lush 🤩 it's £1,000 in the UK, wish I could get it as cheaply as you did.

[@jasonodine]

Smart man! 🙌 I found a great deal, I’m lucky for sure. Hopefully soon you’ll get a good deal on that 3rd EOS R though bruh. I appreciate you for watching the video!

[@sugarjesusyt]

Dude, you used my exact logic, I just bought eos r with nifty fifty for 950 flat, I will see what I will get

[@jasonodine]

🙌🏾love to see it

[@KeviTheGifted]

I’ve been looking for a nice camera. $1,100 is a bit pricey but the points you make in this video really justifies the price. I look at more like an investment I hope to one day make videos like you. Your quality is always so good. Thank you for your opinion. I will definitely keep what you said in mind when shopping for a camera

[@jasonodine]

Thanks homie! When I think back to when I first started making videos you’ve been supporting since 2019 🙏🏾 You’re my dawg for life Keeve!

[@Cotictimmy]

Excellent Review.

[@jasonodine]

Thank you, sir!

[@patrickkelly7344]

I'm also upgrading from the 90D to mirrorless. Well to full frame, I plan on purchasing the EOR R over the 5D mkiv in the coming weeks. I spent a lot of money on some nice L-series glass last year and a second body is a must now, mine as well go mirrorless..

[@jasonodine]

That’s what’s up man way to invest in yourself. The 5D is also a beast!

[@RealCptHammonds]

How are you liking your R? I'm just an enthusiast, but it sounds like you have more experience with photography than I do.

[@patrickkelly7344]

@@RealCptHammonds actually ended up splurging on an R5! Its amazing even wt my EF L-series glass & the Canon control ring adapter.

[@MohondhaY]

What!? It can do 4k60 externally? 👏❤️

[@thornwicktv]

I’m looking for a step up in video quality and I’m thinking of eos r. Great to hear your thoughts, good video. You earnt a subscriber.

[@jasonodine]

Thank you for your kind words😁

[@KidPersepolis]

I see people talking about the R8… well, now that it’s out and we know the specs, for me it doesn’t make sense. I waited, hoping Canon would put out a full frame not as expensive as R5, but with more than 24 megapixels. I shoot landscape, people, and I print and frame LARGE images. I understand the R8 has better autofocus, a newer sensor, etc. But the thing is they still hobbled it by not giving it IBIS, by not giving it a second card slot, and by not giving it at least 30 megapixels. so until I can pick up something like an R5, I think my best bet for what I’m doing is to pick up a clean second hand EOS R, or heck just a new one. The only thing I was holding out for what is the hook the canon would put out a mid range R body, instead of a watered down R6, which the R8 basically is.

[@jasonodine]

I agree, the R8 had so much potential to change the game, but they short changed it. I believe if they gave it the ability to use LP-E6N batteries it would’ve been an amazing camera that would truly replace the need for an EOS R. I am tempted to get an R8 for the sake of making KZbin content for it aha 😆

[@jamesmcgettrick6662]

Great video! Hope to see more!

[@jasonodine]

Thanks for watching, James! Always fun working with you. Hopefully will get to upload some of the BTS footage and turn it into a KZbin video here soon!

[@xandi_401.mp4]

Two days ago I bought this Canon and after your video I am sure it was a good decision ;) About recording - I can totally agree with you. From my side 1080P 60fps > 4K 30fps wih crop. Good video!

[@jasonodine]

That’s awesome, Xandi! Hope you find good use for it and enjoy as I have 🤝

[@jafetc5059]

Great video! I already own an R6 and wanted to buy the R as a backup camera for when shooting events but wasn't sure if it was worth it, which clearly you confirmed it is a good camera for my needs. Thx

[@jasonodine]

That’s awesome, Jafet! The R6 is a real work of art too. Thanks for watching!

[@palaneproductions7357]

Forget Digic 8,the R8 will be a lot better than the R.Just a touch less resolution which doesn't matter to most users.

[@jasonodine]

AMEN to that 🙌🏾 If you get your hands on an R8 let us know how you like it!

[@IonNight]

I bought the Eos R for about 800 bucks on sale

[@jasonodine]

800?! What a good deal 🙌🏾

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I too have a 90D and use an 80D for the 'second' shot and am looking to upgrade. After reading and watching a TON of videos...I think I'm going to do exactly what you did! The EOS R just seems like a no brainer! I've been shooting with crop sensors, so the 4K crop isn't that big of a deal. My question to you: do you shoot your 1080p in All-i or IPB? This video looks great, btw! Nice job!!

[@jasonodine]

That’s great man, I’m excited for you to upgrade! I shoot 1080 IPB. The ALL-I editing codec looks like it could be fun but it takes up so much more space compared to the IPB codec that I haven’t even used it at all 😅

[@graysonallenn]

New subscriber here. Very high quality video. Looking to upgrade from my Canon T7i. You know how purchasing a new camera goes...just loads of research..haha. Trying to find a good used deal with an EF adapter included. This video was not only informative but also very engaging. Keep up the good work bro

[@jasonodine]

Thank you, Grayson! The Canon T7i was most very first camera. Loved that camera to the end bro! Hope that you find a deal soon so you can try the EOS R out. If you like the T7i wait until you get this! 🤘🏾

[@graysonallenn]

@@jasonodine I absolutely love my T7i. I've had it for 3 years now and as my filmmaking and photography are improving, I just find myself wanting a more professional and more capable camera. Keep creating!

[@clvrk9036]

Okkkk Mr Jason 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonodine]

Thank you for watching, C L V R K! That music video that we just wrapped looks awesome 😎

[@clvrk9036]

@@jasonodine yesssssir 🔥🔥

[@TMIDD]

nice video. ive used that canon r a few times. its hard to go wrong with a camera now days they are all good.

[@jasonodine]

Yo, TMIDD! Thanks for watching. I’ve been following you for a couple of years on KZbin man I just watched one of your recent uploads for one of your photo shoots

[@cas818028]

also 4k 10 bit 4.2.2 with the external recorder.

[@jasonodine]

That’s an added bonus I forgot to mention. Thank you for adding this to the comments!

[@dedela9260]

Is the eye detection good enough on this camera?

[@jasonodine]

Yo De, when there are only one or two people in frame with proper lighting/daylight it works fine. However, I’ve experienced very poor results when using it with several people in the frame or when the subject is moving fast. Compared to my R6’s eye detection the EOS R doesn’t hold up as well.

[@familiajuarez6500]

#SauceGang

[@jasonodine]

My guy ✊🏾 This comment just made my night bruh lol

[@reckerproduction9468]

My Sony a7c messed up , I was shooting modified hlg 2

[@jasonodine]

That’s unfortunate for sure. Hopefully it wasn’t during a shoot 😅

[@reckerproduction9468]

@@jasonodine it was

[@jasonodine]

@@reckerproduction9468 Sorry to hear that! Are you still with Sony?

[@reckerproduction9468]

@@jasonodine yes please but I keep a canon as back up now

[@nickdelatorre1280]

Great video, I use it for my commercial photo work, no need to spend so much for the latest equipment

[@jasonodine]

Agreed! I appreciate you watching, Nick 🙌

[@RealCptHammonds]

I bought the R because the real next step up was the R5C was $2000 more, which is WAY out of reach for me. I agree 💯% with everything you discussed except that I refuse to buy prime lenes since the Tamron G2 lenses make them obsolete in my personal opinion. All of my lenses, which include Canon L, Tamron and Sigma, are all fixed sub f/4 (typically f/2.8). The only thing I wish that I could get for it is graduated filters for the drop in adapter for landscapes...😢😢😢

[@jasonodine]

That would be dope for landscapes!

[@turkdajxrk]

Yessir

[@jasonodine]

My guy Turk ✊🏾

[@toshiyanthankonyaksumi7859]

I am planning to get it for proffesional wedding photoshoots, would you reccomend the eos r?

[@jasonodine]

Hey, Toshi 👋🏾 I would recommend this camera for wedding photo shoots!

[@levelupfilmz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonodine]

💪🏿 Preciate you tapping in yo

[@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

Hi, do you have a breakdown on the 40k 60 with the atomos monitor/recorder? Peoplein the chats are stating that is not possible? Do you need a certain type of recorder?

[@jasonodine]

I’m not sure about that! I saw the comments too and then went to go research and did not find anything on that. I also don’t want to be giving out the wrong advice 😅

[@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

@@jasonodine Oh, so you have not shot 4k 60 with the recorder/monitor?

[@jasonodine]

@@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach I have not!

[@kob2fly]

I got mines for 925 of facebook market

[@jasonodine]

This might be the best time to get them fr 💯

[@this_time_imperfect]

Sony Cameras are hella overrated. They put all the effort into specks on the box but the image quality isn't actually that great.

[@jasonodine]

That part!!! I’m so much happier with Canon

[@LivingProofFitness]

Do you shoot in CLOG? Or better yet would you mind sharing your settings when shooting a project such as a music video? Your footage looks super sharp, higher quality than I’ve seen in other KZbinrs videos who are using this camera and also using the sigma 18-35. I’m just wondering what it is that your doing differently to achieve greater quality.

[@jasonodine]

Hey, LivingProofFitness, thank you first and foremost. I’d be glad to share my settings and setup! So I don’t shoot in CLOG, I shoot in the Standard Picture Profile. LOG slows down my workflow for some reason. For the music video, I only used the EF 50mm f/1.8, also known as the ‘Nifty Fifty’. I prefer it far more over the Sigma 18-35 for the DOF (Depth of Field) and lighter weight. In addition to that, The EOS R was on my DJI Ronin S for some of the shots as well. Finally, I used a LUT from the ‘Infinity LUTS’ package that I found on a KZbinr’s page. He’s got the Canon R5 and has some cool color combinations.

[@LivingProofFitness]

@@jasonodine thanks for the detailed reply. Really appreciate it. I’m always looking for new ways to tweak my workflow. Most say to learn and shoot CLOG so that’s what I’ve been doing. I’ll have to try shooting in the standard profile and see how that goes.

[@jasonodine]

@@LivingProofFitness No doubt! I shot in LOG eight months out of the year in 2022. For some cameras, the standard picture profiles don’t look all that great. However, I’ve always been a fan of the Canon colors and the standard profiles! On my Sony, I wouldn’t dare use one of the standard picture profiles. Hope you find a better workflow and more wealth this year!

[@LivingProofFitness]

@@jasonodine absolutely! You as well. Subbed.

[@StevePradhan]

@@jasonodine Hey man, absolutely loved your colors, I don't prefer log either on my canon, and I love your colors. could you please link the "infinity luts" you're talking about. I can't seem to find it.