Canon R50 Beginners Guide - How-To Use Camera Step By Step

[@tmk1991]

Thank you Jason! Super helpful. I got the R50 and I only have the kit lens, which other lens would you recommend? Mostly for traveling (landscape, portraits, animals), 50mm?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I would grab the RF-S 55-210mm geni.us/PbfjL0S to compliment your RF-S 18-55mm lens for the most range and most affordable option. The 55-210mm appears to only be available as a kit lens option though at the time of writing this unfortunately... For the best all-in-one lens option you can get the RF-S 18-150mm lens: geni.us/5pxFjX and then you won't really need the 18-45mm lens anymore... 150mm is a lot of reach... I compared the 18-45mm vs the 18-150mm lens here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIeZiZmVert1iZY You could also consider some full frame RF lenses, but they are larger and more expensive for the most part... The RF 24-240mm geni.us/QqwaXAB in particular looks to be a great all-in-one lens option for the money, but it's $899 US... For portraits in particular, the RF 50mm f/1.8 lens: geni.us/U8903L would be an excellent option and it's very affordable... I hope that helps and thank you for the kind words about the video :) Jay

[@LeeMarie11-11]

Hi Jason! Thanks for all the great info. I like the way you explain everything ! You make it very easy to understand Keep the great videos coming !

[@ESLTeacherMr.Sahyogee]

I just bought

[@TheIslandExpat]

The nifty fifty is a great all around lens that's about $150-$160.

[@6581punk]

24-240mm will do pretty much everything.

[@YouTub-sl1zx]

After 10 months of saving, I'm finally getting my first camera. This video is really helpful and gets me more excited! Thank you!

[@FullofCrapp]

i bought this as my first camera too! its a great camera so far

[@SaraouniaSalima]

congratulations!!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

mine's coming tomorrow. So I'm going to watch this a few times.

[@Jason_Hermann]

It's a great little camera Mark, your going to love it!

[@matthewdrexler188]

Lol dito xD

[@ApexOfExistence]

Watched twice already! Mines coming today I'm super stoked!

[@Realwildshots]

Mine’s coming next week so already watching it 😂

[@datguybrandon9683]

Mines coming in two days? 😂

[@aliceemma135]

The BEST guide I've ever seen!! Really appreciate your efforts! My husband and I gained a lot camera knowledge from you.

[@adambernon6930]

I’ve been jumping from one video to another after buying the R50 as my first legitimate camera. A lot of the other videos assumed a base line understanding I didn’t have. This guide is great.

[@mscheibl5230]

My camera arrived today and I'm so happy to find your video - thank you!

[@James47888]

Kia Ora Jason, just picked up an R50 and this guide is a winner. You've saved me (and everyone else here) a bunch of time. Cheers mate, appreciate your efforts!

[@piahelens]

I absolutely love this in depth explanation. You explain every single detail and not just assume that everyone knows the basics right away and jump straight to the specs. THIS is a beginners guide👍

[@gigim.7949]

LOVE THIS IN-DEPTH GUIDE!! I will be having my R50 as my first ever camera and this video will somehow help me how to navigate the controls without being overwhelmed. I hope there's a part 2 where all functions will be demonstrated via taking photos or videos outside.

[@skinbybruna]

As someone who films long videos for KZbin, I appreciate so much the amount of details and the pace you go about showing everything about this camera! I wish I had seen one of these for the first camera I’ve had, would’ve made the learning experience much easier! Thank you!!

[@woahthatsrough]

I’ve owned a polaroid camera since I was 10. I’m 18 and just got a real camera!! I have NO idea what i’m doing or what anything means. This video is understandable, simple, and the exact video most of us needed. Thank you sir!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

That is awesome to hear and you are very welcome 👊

[@MuscleFishingOfficial]

I have just purchased this camera for my fishing channel. This video is the best guide on KZbin by a million miles. Thanks for making it and going through it slowly and with detail. Just what was needed to further understand the camera world

[@EXanthe22]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!! I just brought this camera, and have looked at a bunch of different tutorials, but yours is the one I actually watched. I found it engaging, comprehensive, and very informative. I’m now able to enjoy my camera. Thanks!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome!

[@gracediy2606]

I just got a new one yesterday and can’t wait to have some amazing shots with your guidelines 😜😜

[@Jason_Hermann]

💪👊

[@kgalaxm22]

I just purchased it last night! I'm very excited to get it and start taking pictures

[@Jason_Hermann]

Have fun!

[@northernexposure8622]

Thank You Jason! An Excellent Presentation for someone new to this camera! I'll stay Tuned.

[@danielvillanueva7925]

Thank you, i just got my R50, it is my first camera and this video helps me like you have no idea. Thanks Jason¡¡¡

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great to hear :)

[@walterwadlow9438]

Thanks!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wow, thank you very much Walter :)

[@Josh_CT50]

very helpful video! i learned a lot of good things to do with my camera

[@BlindRobot831]

Hey, dude! I just got mine today and I’m mega thankful for your instructional video. It’s my very 1st camera ever so the whole process of choosing one was daunting for me to say the least and this guide takes so much weight off of my chest for the learning curve I’m about to undergo. Thank you so much for making this!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great to hear and enjoy!

[@mackenziexryan]

im only 10 minutes in and am loving this video! i am picking up my camera today and you are already explaining everything perfectly. thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Have fun!

[@Prez54]

just wanna say man you do a very good job explaining yourself, the camera, and how it all works im glad you posted this because this is an amazing tutorial thank you so much

[@the_reads]

You're a legend, sir! I've just received the exact package of your content. You've made me love my new camera! It's my very first camera in life, and I know nothing about filming or photography - you've inspired me. Keep it up, man!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great to hear and thanks for sharing :)

[@erniemorgan471]

What an awesome tutorial! It’s really helping this old man understand the camera much better. Thanks!

[@anuiris]

The Best video on Photography basics I've ever seen. Its like a crash course for a beginner. Thank you very much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome to hear that thank you :)

[@fatihkoklu]

I bought R50 today, learning from this video 👍

[@ToastCrumbsUK]

Most useful beginner guide I’ve seen for the R50. Thanks so much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davezamora3626]

My wife got me this camera for my birthday and your video was totally a game changer for me. It allowed me to fully enjoy it, amazing video super extensive. Thank you for sharing this out with the world!

[@rogermartinez9943]

I bought my camera during Black Friday. Specifically I chose the 2 lens kit. I haven’t went and experimented with the camera I’ve been putting that off for about month. I picked up the canon r50 because I watch great reviews on KZbin and before I stumbled onto the r50 I thought about buying the canon m50 mkii. Anywho I wanted to pick up another hobby and photography stood out to me, however I don’t know nothing about photography or these fancy words you guys are using. But my 2024 New Year’s resolution was to take great photos and videos and their was no better way to start but to start here with your excellent explanation on this powerful and incredibly compact camera. I’m taking notes , pausing and rewinding and taking it all in. Want to know all about there is about photography. Just wanted to say thank you , thanks for your explanation. Hope to see another in depth explanation on future canon cameras.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks Roger for the very kind words and sharing your story :) I have another video tutorial using the R10, which is nearly identical to the R50, and that will teach you more in depth about camera modes and photography concepts in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGPEpaqujt-DeKM All the best, Jay

[@shanesmith2143]

Great video, thank you. I returned the r100 and upgraded to this camera (I love it so much more), and your instructional video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you from a n00b. I appreciate your time putting this together and posting

[@connorbabylon5957]

I’ve been using this camera for a while now and honestly it’s super fun for a beginner. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@Dean4790]

One of the best videos of this camera, thank you so much!

[@robinbregman7540]

Thank you for this well done tutorial. I’m a Nikon fan but my son just bought a Cannon R50 and I wanted to learn about this camera so I can help him set up and learn about his camera. This camera has some really nice features! Seems like a terrific starter camera.

[@melvinuwaibi6454]

This is so informative and invaluable. Thank you so much for explaining so eloquently. Amazing content. Extremely helpful!!!

[@olivierdamiron7279]

Brilliant! Thanks for putting this together, great crash course!

[@marbelhaj1234]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH, Couldnt figure it out without you really, all those little things are very important to know and I was quite lost before I saw your tutorial. I got annoyed that every time i clicked on the screen it was taking a picture and you showed how to turn that on and off. I'm only at 20 minutes and have gotten so much information out of this. You are the absolute best. Thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome!

[@SPEARHEART]

Awesome! Thanks. This was certainly very helpful.

[@artofjordanbray]

That was excellent! Ill just have to watch it 8 more times before I have it all down.

[@cesarvieitez2981]

Thanks Jason for this tutorial on the R50, I got mine a day ago and I’ve learned quite a few things from watching your video very informative and straight forward, you take your time in explaining things.thank you again

[@Ridhambehal-eg6xj]

My r50 arriving 21st august 2024 and I am super excited for my first camera :)

[@WasionKey]

Do you know if we can take the noise reduction off for video?

[@piscesillustrations]

This was the PERFECT tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@DianeMamaril-i4k]

This tutorial is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@Frenchy48]

Awesome valuable video. I have a quick question, though. You said the canon r50 has a UHS-1 card slot, but you linked a UHS-2 card from Prograde in the description info.. Will the UHS-2 Prograde card be compatible with the R50 without any complications??

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, and it will also read faster when you copy the photos and videos to your computer if you use a good SD card reader as well. The cheaper SD card geni.us/ocM6zGO like this will also work great, just slower transferring files is all... I added the cheaper card to the description as well, I'm not sure why I did not include it also, thanks!!

[@giovanbattistazane9883]

ju8st bought it as my first camera and this video is life saving

[@shrinathsudershan]

New to photography, absolutely phenomenal video. Thanks for taking the time to make something like this and moreover thinking from the POV of someone learning this for the firs time. Thank you Jason!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words :)

[@marciflores6687]

Thank you!! This video is incredible!!! Just like you said as a total newbie and beginner user I felt a little frustrated trying to figure it on my own, but after watching this very thorough and helpful video I can’t wait to get back out there. Looking forward to watching this again as well as your others! Thank you!!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome Marci :)

[@namasteeats]

thank you, every second of this video was worth it!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you liked it!

[@roselindthomas1]

I just had to come back and say once again this camera is the BEST FOR BEGINNERS… so easy to use and download the canon connect and you can take photos from your iPhone. Love love love this camera. Pics come out CRYSTAL CLEAR! I do have the lens the camera came with and notice it’s really good with group photos, And I bought the 50mm to give me blurry backgrounds, and that one is mostly for single person shots. Am I right on that sir?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for sharing and yes you are correct as far as lens choice for singles and groups... you would have to be really far away to use the 50mm for a group shot ;) Much better served for single portraits and subject separation stuff like products or flowers for example in my opinion... All the best, Jay

[@roselindthomas1]

Great I’m learning❤ thank you

[@chiarabenelli7431]

you don't know how much I appreciate this video and the simple way you're traching us! I'm getting mine in a few days and I literally don't know anything about cameras (this will be my first!). Thank you so much for being so clear and slow! Have a good one, sending love form Italy 🫶🏻

[@beardcomingsoon2738]

Great video and in depth explanation of its different modes and features! I appreciate it and look forward to growing in this hobby and catching up with your other content! Thank you kindly!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gastonpossel]

I bought an R50 a couple of days ago (is yet to arrive). Total beginner here, this video is going to be super helpful. Thanks!

[@roselindthomas1]

Thank you for this video, just got mine and additionally bought the 50 mm you recommended for portraits. Now to watch the video as I set up the camera.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful and enjoy!

[@teresatucker-xm5tl]

Thank you for the informative video!! What's the best lense/focus to use for back to school headshots?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Not that many RF-S lenses yet to choose from honestly, but for now I would say the 18-150mm @ 150mm is what I would try and use with the background as far as possible from the subject if you have that lens. Otherwise the RF 50mm f/1.8 lens geni.us/Wb3yaWq would prolly be your best option for the money.. For focus I would just leave it in the full area mode with the human subject detect on. It should find the human eyes and lock on nice and easy...

[@koffiefilter]

Thanks for the video guide, I got this camera some months ago and found it really helpful! 😊

[@JantaSaree-gl1uq]

Mine's coming after 1 day.... Since its my first ever camera... I am so excited...

[@SogaGoat]

I had my R50 in my hand just going through it while watching the whole video. This video actually really is a true How-To.

[@kaansaatman]

Jason, I have 2 questions if you don’t mind. My 1st question: We are doing car dealerships social media management and shooting the cars. Under the sun, how can I take better pictures? Is it with ND filter? Or can you tell me a better adjustment from settings? My 2nd question is when I am shooting interior, sun is coming from windshield on top of dashboard and there is so much sun burst happening. Can you suggest me a setting for that also. I will be really appreciate if you can give me suggestions, thank you in advance 🙏🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hey there, Good lighting is the key thing you need to think about here. Camera settings cannot fix harsh lighting. Try early in the day about 1-2 hours after sunrise, or 1-2 hours before sunset for example. That will make a huge difference! You should certainly invest in a good quality polarizer which will help a lot with the glare on the shinny cars and glass. High quality lenses also help. All the best, Jay

[@kaansaatman]

@@Jason_Hermann thanks for detailed answer and taking time in order to help me. Appreciate that. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@OutdoorExistential]

Just got one! This video is hands down the best tutorial I have seen. Thank you so much for the wisdom buddy! Much appreciated!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks and enjoy the camera!!

[@akshaysawant3591]

Great video to get started. Thank you heaps 😊

[@LindaM-s4n]

Just got this camera for Christmas, thanks for the EXCELLENT tutorial. In which mode can I shoot in Macro?

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome and Merry Christmas... Any mode, Macro has to do with the lens allowing you to focus really close to stuff, hence the need for macro lenses... Every lens offers a minimum focus distance, meaning how close it will focus on something and you can see this in the specs of lenses.

[@kx8960]

I've just decided on one (the 2 lens kit) from Crutchfield, I'll have to watch your vid before I get it. Thanks!

[@ajaydeyart5467]

You have explained it very well, I am able to operate Canon R50 today after watching your video, thank you beautiful video.

[@luisreyna4581]

Man I haven’t even finish this video but have learned a lot!!! Cannon should pay you for this! This should be a video that comes with the camera lol

[@misskatherinejones]

Great video. Going to have to watch multiple times i think! What settings would be useful for whale watching?? I am going to play with the burst shot setting to capture multiple images, as well as trying the tracking focus. I am hoping to find a preset scene which will work for bring conditions. Any other tips to think about please let me know! I have also bought a polarised filter to hopefully reduce glare and a lens hood to shield light.

[@Jason_Hermann]

It sounds like you are on the right track! Burst shot and a Polarizer will help a lot! I don't think you will need to use tracking, but it's a great tool to play with before hand just encase!

[@marietavasileva9422]

Hi Jason, Thank you so much for this tutorial. It was very helpful.

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome and thank you for the comments Marie :)

[@pacs1life2]

Omg that was THE BEST tutorial ever!!!!!! Thankssssssss

[@prihmorales]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited to begin take nice pictures with this amazing camera♥

[@Allthatglittersaintgold]

Got my first camera a couple of days ago. This is awesome content, thank you. I will need to come back to it a couple of times I think! Going to get out in the next couple of days and play around with my new camera 😊

[@d00mhound]

Watched this before I bought it, and now I know what to save for! Thank you for the tutorial, or as Mark would say, t-turial.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@gastonpossel]

I have had this camera for 2 day now, and I love the Auto HDR mode. You can take very clear pictures at night with it. Sadly apparently there is no option to map that mode to a button for quick access. I'm struggling to understand the * button function

[@Jason_Hermann]

The star button is your Auto Exposure lock by default and the zoom option when in playback mode...

[@aliaannabia5021]

thank you so much for putting this video together and explaining everything in details it really helped me

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome!

[@edwardscott7876]

Have you a video on the canon 100-400 mm stm

[@Jason_Hermann]

No I don't sorry...

[@lawrence-k7v]

Thank you so much for this video. I am going to save it and refer to it as I need too.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PankajVerma-gx2zq]

Hi Jason, Very nice video, can you please help on how to get time stamp on the images

[@Jason_Hermann]

I'm sorry, but I don't think that is an option in the R50, I can't seam to find it anywhere in the manual.

[@PankajVerma-gx2zq]

@@Jason_Hermann thanks for kind information.

[@vulcan106]

Just got my R50 and your video was very helpful getting me started. Do you have a favorite wrist strap. This camera is so small, I don't think I want a full neck strap, but being small I can see how it could get dropped.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Right now I am using the Falcam wrist strap which is great, but not available yet on Amazon, so I would recommend the next best thing which is the Peak Design wrist strap you can see here: geni.us/mUsw

[@yukionii-chan1963]

I'm planning to buy my first camera (Canon R50) in future and this help me a lot as a beginner to get familiar with the settings and other modes, Thanks man 👏🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome 👊

[@freakinkim]

This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much!

[@parnuco11]

Getting mine this week, total newbie but just a few mins into it this video is so amazing thank u so much😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

You’re welcome 😊

[@parnuco11]

Also does this camera have a built in flash? Or do I have to buy a seperate one? Thanks so much😊

[@fransteeno]

Great video. You covered a few things that others missed.

[@stugney]

Great tutorial, thanks. Can't wait to get out with my R50 and try those settings.

[@tanishabates8906]

This is what I needed, thanks for explaining the basics!! 😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome!

[@gant911]

Hi Jay, I bought the R50 based on your excellent and comprehensive review. I paired this with the RF 35mm 1.8 (an excellent lens), but I can't figure out why the lens is always hunting for focus, even when hanging at my side. Normally you have half press the shutter button to focus. have it set to Single Shot (not Servo). Is there maybe another setting in the R50 menu I need to change? Thx

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great question and yes this is called Preview AF on the Canon Cameras and Pre Focus on the Sony Cameras.... The R50 has the Preview AF Enabled by default and I agree with you should be turned off for my preference, but some beginners might like it I guess is what canon is thinking. It's in the AF tab page and more info here: cam.start.canon/en/C011/manual/html/UG-06_AF-Drive_0070.html

[@gant911]

Thanks Jay for responding so quickly. Your reviews and tutorials have helped greatly with the Canon and Sony cameras I have bought.

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@gant911 Your very welcome Gary and anytime 👊

[@funtimewithrishi845]

Hi Jason Brother ! The video is amazing and no one can make this video better than you ! I understood everything very well and I am getting mine in 2 more weeks. I am going to watch this a few times. And I am from India, I am 13 right now, so I want to start a channel based on Drums(tutorials,covers,tips,etc.). So do you think , the kit lens, the 18-45mm one, will be suitable or should I purchase another lens ? And I also have a Maono Condenser Microphone with the USB A output and I have no idea how to connect it to the R50. So could you help me out with it ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

You can't connect a the USB mic to the camera as far as I know, and yeah I think the 18-45mm will work well for you!

[@funtimewithrishi845]

@@Jason_Hermann Oh, so I should go with the shotgun mic in this case. Thank you Jason Brother ! But however the video was amazing, and I actually can't express how good it is

[@ladyleeshome]

Thank you so much! Very helpful. I have the 6D Mark ii but got this one mainly for video (and travel) since it’s so much smaller. Makes life much easier and still more options than I need. Already in love with it! Again, this was very helpful. Thanks!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome!

[@wandak6448]

Hi! I have a t5i thats SD card slot just broke (spring?) so I was all ready to get a 6d mark ii since everything always said to buy full frame but now I’m considering this, what would you do? I do all kinds of photography including portrait. Thank you!

[@662OutdoorAdventures]

Excellent informative video! the R50 is my first "serious" camera and I understand so much more now. Thanks!

[@helenatsak3353]

Hi! on 5:20 you mention that you can use this for charging. Charging what please? thank you in advance !

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello, For charging the camera battery while the battery is inside the camera.

[@annacevedo6477]

This camera can take automatic pictures? For example, if I have it on a tripod, can I walk out and put a time to take a couple pictures of me?

[@LelecoSimpatia]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting this camera to take pictures of action figures. My old cybershot is dying on me. I was going to buy the ZV E10...but this one has mechanical zoom.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yeah, it just depends on the lens you get... Many mechanical zooms for Sony as well, but you made a great choice!

[@LelecoSimpatia]

@@Jason_HermannI only have the money for the kit lens... so that was a deal breaker for the Sony. Thank you again.

[@edwardscott7876]

What's best lens for wildlife brilliant video

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind words and that will highly depends on your budget??

[@edwardscott7876]

@Jason_Hermann depends if new pr second hand

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@edwardscott7876 yeah, but not really when it comes to the "best" lens....

[@fionamccallum3729]

Thank you for this tutorial that really helps to start with, I just bought this camera yesterday and I have no skills to use camera at all.

[@efreutel]

A splendid review; detailed yet straight to the point. Many thanks! 🙏 ☺️

[@DrewZaee]

i want to make this my first camera i invest into🔥🔥

[@MikeSteph-i9w]

Great overview, thank you!

[@tunchap]

Thank you for helping out. Keep up the good work! 🙏 *Happy New Year!*

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@tunchap]

​@@Jason_Hermann I subscribed for the hard work. Love for India.🇮🇳♥️

[@MielLamar]

Awesome video! Thank you. Just got my R50 but my camera won't focus and my shutter won't click. What could I be doing wrong?

[@matthewclark7244]

Wish I'd watched this before I bought the camera. The guy in the camera store advised me to buy the EF 75-300 lens for which you need the lens adaptor. Think he saw me coming? The 55-220 would have been a better option from what you're saying. Great video for a camera dummy like me. Thanks!

[@tulinsahin4606]

what an amazing video, really in-depth info provided, thank you.

[@DMOldies]

Great information.. Thanks Jason

[@nairarjun06]

Hats off to the hard work .. top notch work