Canon R6 Video Settings Guide for Photographers

[@JsGarage]

The digital IS you said to turn on isn’t the sensor stabilizer it’s a digitally cropped mode for additional stabilization that consequently zooms you in further. You may not want this on depending on use. It has other side effects and really may not be needed when already using the sensor stabilization and even lens stabilization.

[@KatelynJames]

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[@mya.phoenix]

@@KatelynJames Did you steal the channel or something..??

[@Cameliaonfilm]

omg screen view only to display changed my life! THANK YOU!

[@Kimanixo]

Literally the first 20 sec is the exact reason I clicked on this lol appreciate it

[@SterlingReflectionsP]

So fun to get to dabble in this! I agree beginner video editing would be great for those of us trying to film our own intro video

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@cll2409]

Great job Ty! And thank you! I have some confidence now to give it a try! Could you do a short video on how to upload it (what program) and “video editing for beginners”? Thanks again- and I love your, “Bye!” 😃

[@KatelynJames]

Great idea!

[@RickLincoln]

A great video. So helpful to a photographer like me with no video knowledge at all. Thank you!

[@hollyrigos4295]

Thanks Ty! I just learned that my Free version of Davinci won't read the c-log files... Your video helped me reset the picture style/profiles to something more manageable for now. Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!!

[@elizabethbroyles3749]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!! And I second all of the other comments asking for a crash course in video editing:)

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@trailofdan1]

Great video, thanks for this. Would definitely like to see some more tutorials for how to shoot video using the R6 for us photographers who are entering the scary world of video :)

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonyzecchinelli]

Great review and thanks - I wanted to know when you turn off the camera and turn it on again I hope I'm sure it maintains the video setting as you showed but when you change the battery does it maintain the video setting as you showed or do you have to do it from the start again and I hope not. Thanks for your kind answer soon I hope because that's very important for me and for all and I'm sure it maintains the video setting also when we change the battery but I want to be sure.

[@KatelynJames]

Yes it does

[@michaeltreephotography]

Excellent explanation, for photographers wanting to explore video-very informative, thank you.

[@jenniferweinman5530]

This is helpful! Now....can you give us some beginner tips on how best to film when you JUST have the R6 maybe instead of alllll the video gear things?? I'd love to know so that I can do things like take short marketing videos of my albums, for example

[@KatelynJames]

great idea!

[@paulshelbourne1690]

Great video. The only thing I couldnt see was the over heat control setting! I'm presuming that firmware updates have removed it?

[@nelehoremans2546]

thanks for this very explanatory video Ty!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulroberts7544]

Great tips, well organised & clearly presented. Got me started quickly! Many thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gina_Michel]

Great video, Tyler! Thank you! I’ve been afraid to try video, but will re-watch with camera in hand. Any video editing tips? 🥴

[@KatelynJames]

Ill let ty answer that one!

[@magnus547]

Thanks for the video! I'm curious to see what an advanced Camera setup for R6 would be for video? Like for example, what your settings would be, because you know what you're doing. I imagine similar, but I'm just curious. For example, you told beginners to film in 1080, but do you guys film in 4K UHD? Just curious! Also, one kind of important thing that was left out is the 180 degree shutter rule, to ensure that shutter speed is usually double the frame rate (or close to it), which is hugely important to show natural motion in video. As always, thank you for the content!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@4sabrinan]

Thank you, Tyler. Your videos are extremely helpful. I’m going to give this a try. My teenage boys have been nagging me to video record, but I never had a clue. Now I think I can.

[@KatelynJames]

Awesome!

[@MonaShieldPayne]

Great video as always! Do you think Tyler could do another video with the R6 and updated firmware and how he uses Clog or Clog3 please? I would assume he uses log but maybe not :)

[@KatelynJames]

Hey, Tyler here! I probably won't do a whole video on this channel about C-log but I'm happy to answer your question here! C-log 3 is a great log profile! It's much flatter than regular C-log but still pretty easy to color grade. I film C-log 2 on my C70s because it gives you the most dynamic range possible but C-log 3 is a good option as well! Just be careful not to underexpose your image or else you'll start to get a lot of noise in the shadows!

[@MonaShieldPayne]

Hey Tyler, thank you for responding. This makes a lot of sense now; I'm glad to hear you shoot log vs neutral as that was my plan as well. Also, I have been learning about the need to overexpose big time. Tried it myself and yep.... so much noise if not overexposed. It will take some getting used to for sure. If you shoot Log3 on the R6, which you might only use the R5, have you noticed you do not get zebras with the R6? I'm wondering if this is something that needs to be fixed in another firmware upgrade? I see zebras in just log.

[@greadore]

Very good video. One thing though, you didn’t talk about setting the shutter speed to correspond to the frame rate. If you use 24 fps shouldn’t you set your camera to a shutter speed of 1/50 sec? Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Yes, that is correct! I didn't want to get too technical with this video as it was geared towards photographers. In order to maintain the 1/50 shutter and shoot with a wide aperture you'd need an ND filter which I assume most photographers dabbling in video for the first time won't have initially. -Ty

[@katelynbarlow18]

If zebra stripes are bad while filing what would you suggest doing to fix it? Restart videoing? Going in and changing more settings before continuing to video?

[@thepambailey]

Ty, do you have a video for using the r6 to record videos for KZbin? What mic do you use for KZbin with the r6?

[@michellecreech2317]

Just what we needed thanks Tyler Quick question when we switch back to manual mode for taking pictures will our previous setting for taking photos be there still

[@gabolujan3109]

great question

[@KatelynJames]

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[@skydivejw]

Very helpful. Thank u!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@richhunter515]

This is exactly the video I needed!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@GlitterBeeBoutique]

I just bought the R6 yesterday. Can you tell me what microphone you'd recommend for it?

[@KatelynJames]

What types of things are you looking to record audio for?

[@Disneyphotog]

Thank you!!!

[@kiwitorque5775]

Katelyn, love your courses and Videos you have helped me so much with Photography, thank you. Ty thank you for this video, first one I have seen and looking forward to seeing whatelse you have put out there. A quick question, I have just done a course with the click photo school and they commented in the course that canon has both IBP and ALL options and to go with ALL. they only had a sony to demonstrate on and I notice just then yours is set to IBP and I can't see an ALL option anyway - is ALL better and where do you find it if so?

[@KliqPhotography]

Hi love this video. It was so helpful. I am a rodeo photographer and I am thinking about videoing the barrel race runs and selling the videos individually. Do you know of any sites where I could set up an ordering system to differentiate how the video is edited and get the persons race number and info. I am currently using smug mug as my website and works great for photos. I just don’t know if it would be great for videos. Thanks Tessa

[@mdsmayur2545]

Hi Can you show me easy way to switch from photo to video and video to photo in canon R6? thax in advance

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@drkjedi28]

Tyler Have you've ever has your R6 take photos while your shooting video by its self?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@drkjedi28]

What about my question????

[@sydneyraab]

Is this camera good for beauty sit-down videos ?

[@KatelynJames]

Tyler would be better to answer that!!

[@perlaphotography6142]

Hi Ty, could you do a beginner video on editing too?

[@KatelynJames]

Great idea!

[@jessicalowell]

Hey Ty is there a rule of thumb for shutter speed for filming video - specifically for KZbin? Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Shutter speed should be double your frame rate! -Ty

[@danielcohen9656]

I really appreciate the time taking for this video, but I found shooting FLAT (standard minus contrast / saturation) wasn't ideal, especially shooting outdoors, and also on a pretty horrible overcast day. I am finding re-adding some colour back into the recording is very difficult (using FCPX). Any other tips when it comes to re-adding colour and doing some post?

[@JSicking]

Great Setup Video Tyler. I'm curious what video related gear you guys use, or might suggest. Specifically curious if you're going totally handheld or utilizing a gimbal. Also interested in audio equipment and maybe external attached video screens.

[@KatelynJames]

Tyler here... For anything where the camera is moving we're almost always on a gimbal. For sit down stuff we use a boom pole and shotgun mic but for moving shots we use a wireless lav kit. I do use a external monitor almost always! Here is a link to all the gear that we use for the KZbin channel: kit.co/Tyler_Herrinton/katelyn-james-youtube-filming-gear

[@maggiecollinsphotography195]

Hi Tyler! So I have the canon R6 and Thursday, my 28-70 F2 will be here! I'm so excited seems like I waited forever for this lens! lol I shoot 95% of the time on the beach I would like to add short family films as an add-on. I will be toggling back-and-forth from video to photos... my question is what kind of filter should I get for that lens? I'm assuming I will need one because it's so bright on the beach. Any tips that you have for me would be wonderful! I'm getting ready to watch your video above now. Thanks so much!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tommy2z2z]

Great tutorial, thank you for doing this

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Miria_lima]

I have a question: I also have the Canon R6 and I frequently use the Rf 28-70mm f/2 for photos. I am trying to learn videography and I tried to mount this lens and camera on the DJI RS3 and I could not balance it properly. Actually, it felt like the weight needed the plate to be on 0 but the viewfinder of the camera was hitting the gimbal. So, I wonder if I am doing anything wrong. Have you ever used the rf 28-70mm for video on a gimbal, if so, which one? Thank you

[@KatelynJames]

I would email Tyler to make sure he sees this!

[@clintongoss9276]

If you’re shooting with a rode video mic, what would you set the audio levels at then?

[@tylerherrinton2597]

It depends on what you need to use the audio for. In controlled environments manual will give you more consistent audio as long as the volume of what you’re recording isn’t changing. In run and gun situations where you can’t monitor audio as well or the environment is constantly changing, auto can work better!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@derrickknight1693]

For PC users, what free video software editing program do you recommend knowing that I am NOT doing CLOG with color grading? I just want simple tweaks and 4k30 export of my family videos so we can watch them at full resolution on our television.

[@Echoechostar]

For video quality, i noticed that there is 4k 60fps standard and then another that is called Light. Whats the difference?

[@WokWithMe]

Hi! Thanks very much, this is really helpful. I am so new to the R6 (just bought one) and to filming with it. I had a canon 200d and used to film with it. It has an ON, OFF, and VIDEO button. Intuitively, I go to the VIDEO button to shoot, even if my other dial is set on AV (I mostly shoot on AV mode). Now the question with the R6. When shooting videos, do I stay on the video mode and then press the red button for video, or can I stay on AV mode and simply press the red (video) button to shoot video. I know it might be a stupid question but there it is. Thanks again!

[@King_Flush]

You can record video from AV, but with factory set video settings..

[@vidventory]

Nice Tutorial and some neat tips. But why would you recommend FHD on a semi-professional - professional camera which costs a ton of money and is definitely made for 4K content. If you'd planned on producing FHD content, why would you pick this expensive camera?

[@KatelynJames]

This video was speaking to photographers who already own this camera (for photography) but want to dabble in video! Most people in that scenario wouldn't benefit from any of the advantages of 4K but would struggle with the large 4K files that are difficult to edit. -Tyler

[@parthsdas]

This is really helpful…I have been shooting in R6 since a month now and I had RP before. There is one challenge I face when my lens is in Auto focus mode is that I hear a ‘tick tick ‘ sound which is annoying. If it’s a voice over video that can be muted while editing but if there is dialogues then it’s difficult to get rid of it. This issue is not there when I shoot in manual focus mode. Do you have any suggestion for this?

[@KatelynJames]

The sound you're hearing is the AF motor in your lens. Some lenses are quieter than others but there will always be some noise if you're using the internal mic or even an on camera mic. The solution would be to either shoot with manual focus like you mentioned or use a microphone that's not on camera for anything where you need good audio. I highly suggest the Tascam DR-10L as a great affordable lav mic system! amzn.to/2zr2W0Q

[@parthsdas]

@@KatelynJames thank you so much. That explains. I will explore the external mic system as you suggested.

[@RV-bv3qg]

How do you choose Manuel mode for video when using the new R6 mark 2??? There is no video on that button and has switched to the left hand side. Do I just flip that?

[@whitneycoudray162]

I'm trying to video myself for a course and getting a lot of lens focus noise even with an off camera microphone and the audio settings set as described. Is there any workaround for this?

[@KatelynJames]

Ill let ty answer this!

[@seragram]

I dont see over heat setting on my R6 firmwarwe 1.4.0 i see Stand by: low res

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@katelynbarlow18]

How can I change these settings for video but keep my photo settings at what I have them set to?

[@donnachoeun]

These are awesome tips! I’m wondering if I’m able to still have my normal photo settings in and it not be effected if I switch it to the video mode with these settings. Would I be able to do both photo and video on the same body back to back?

[@kinfuilee9460]

no, the settings only affect on the mode that you dial in...

[@donnachoeun]

@@kinfuilee9460 Thank you! I'll give this a try for sure! (:

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@richhunter515]

Can you go more in depth about setting shutter speed and other manual settings?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@bahaatamer1245]

I went to the overheat control page, and I can't find the option to turn it on/off. Instead, it has "Standby: Low Res (On/Off)" Where did I go wrong?

[@susangreenlee2460]

My R6 says the same thing. I'm wondering if it is because you have updated your firmware (I did), and the update wasn't available when Ty recorded this?

[@yt_support-03]

Thx! Why can't i choose 60fps? I have only 50fps

[@lynncobb]

Tyler - My "Zebra Settings" are grayed out (not an option) and I've tried to google why but no answer yet. Any suggestions why that is? I've set all the other settings as you said.

[@a73210]

Great video mate! Sometimes while shooting I do videos and prefer to shoot clog but have to switch dials which is a pain. Do you know if there a way, i can switch to clog if I press video button on top?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabiopms]

Sabe me falar se no ultimo firmware ela faz lives sem desligar por esquentar?

[@KatelynJames]

We have the latest firmware

[@fabiopms]

@@KatelynJames e ela esquenta em lives?

[@fabiopms]

​@@KatelynJames acabei de atualizar e fiz uma live de 2h sem interrupções....

[@andrethomas4455]

I normally use the Neutral picture profile but I just saw that the R6 can now use C-Log 3 with the latest firmware updates. Is there a reason why you don't use that instead?

[@tylerherrinton2597]

It really just depends on how comfortable you are working with log footage. C-log 3 is a fantastic addition to this camera for anyone who understands the benefits of shooting log. But for people just looking to do some quick video and perhaps working with less powerful editing software, using c-log 3 might be more hassle than it’s worth.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@yungsolceo]

also the clog and clog3 settings

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ambermocreative]

I don’t see overheat control on my MII. Any idea?

[@markparris5255]

Thank you

[@airb1976]

Great video

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NoName-ri6wk]

@7:58 you said turn it off but everyone on internet said to turn it on to avoid overheating. Confused 🤔

[@JustinKrausePhotos]

Hey Tyler, do you use an external monitor with your r6? I tried to use just a normal external monitor and then my screen turned off…. So I spoke to canon because even my R would still have the back screen on with an external and that of course means I could use the epic af. When the r6 screen turns off y can’t use the epic af….which basically makes the af totally redundant… so my question is, do you use an external screen and if so, what do you use? I’m looking at the ninja v but I don’t know if I can use the af on the ninjas screen?

[@KatelynJames]

Hey Justin! Tyler here... I honestly don't shoot enough video on the R6 to answer this question. I do know that with the Ninja V you can shoot 10 bit 4:2:2 on the R so I would imagine there is some work around for the screen issue? Sorry I can't be more helpful!

[@Jaktgbabu]

Well said 🙏🏻🌹

[@TessaSatake]

Thank you so much! Is it possible to switch back and forth between video and photos (using the red video button on the top of the camera) and still keep my shutter speed, ISO and fstop the same as I switch back and forth? Does that make sense? Basically during a sessions I would love to be able to take a photo and then quickly hit the red button to switch to video (and then back to photos) and know that my settings will be the same for both so I don't have to stop the flow. THANKS AGAIN, for the wonderful helpful content.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShaneChalker]

excellant

[@michellecreech2317]

What is the best beginner software to use to edit video from the R6

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@yungsolceo]

update the video to talk about the 120fps that the camera is capable of

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@adriansoworka9283]

Is it possible to display the grid line and water level during a video recording on the R6 ?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@aggie1527]

I can see waves in my son's stripe shirt...why does this happen?

[@raymondvegaphotographycine4304]

And the clog??

[@KatelynJames]

Trying to keep this geared more towards photographers! I don’t recommend shooting in c-long to anyone who doesn’t know how to maximize it! It is great that Canon added C-log 3 tho!

[@Deemah.cr3]

dont need to change the picture style if you have C-Log turned on

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@one901]

For zebras on skin, you don’t want it to be set at 100. You want skin around 60-65 IRE. I would set zebras at 95% on Zebra 2 so you have a bit of wiggle room on the highlights.

[@tylerherrinton2597]

Correct! I was trying to keep things super simple for this video but you are 100% spot on

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@justdcr]

skip to 1:49

[@gabolujan3109]

it doesn't shoot ALL-I ?

[@KatelynJames]

Nope! -Ty

[@persona3244]

AB always auto, it doesnt work as you think.

[@ronbyram3880]

Need to slow down jumpoed around too quick not for beginners

[@thesongwritingstudio5783]

Very helpful Ty, thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@beckybokeh]

Thank you ! Really helpful

[@ahmedhussein8626]

thank you