This is the CHEAPEST Mirrorless Camera You Can Buy...Should You?

[@learningcameras]

If you can afford it, buy this camera instead! go.magik.ly/ml/288ss/ Also, check out my FREE Beginners Photography Guide to getting out of auto: www.danwatsonstudios.com/products/from-auto-to-manual-beginner-photography-guide

[@nickdual]

I don't like touchscreen. It's fast but will be broken, having errors easy.

[@learningcameras]

@ you can always turn it off

[@BoReynolds]

You'd be doing yourself a HUGE favor by stepping up ONE STEP to the R50 for sure.

[@learningcameras]

I'd agree with that

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@learningcameras😮

[@seriousmaran9414]

​@learningcameras if you really look back to the 100D this is much better than that. If someone just want a basic camera it is fine, providing you don't want to do video. Problem is modern cameras are really spoilt for features. I remember using an old Zenit, not even Through the lens light metering, everything manual.

[@BoReynolds]

@@seriousmaran9414 In AMERICA What was the 100D?

[@seriousmaran9414]

@BoReynolds Canon Eos Rebel SL1. At the time the base model. I got one simply because it was light rather than carrying a large full frame that I didn't need on holiday and walks.

[@roydybing2588]

I've had an EOS R100 for a while now - got it because of best bang for buck. Use it for photo only, so poor 4k video do not bother me. Half the time I shoot with manual (prime) lenses, so don't need top of the line AF modes. Don't do sports or wildlife photo, so slow burst modes don't bother me either. That said - when it is time to upgrade, I will get a camera with at least two control-dials (I'd really like a dedicated Exp. Comp. dial) and articulated screen. Those are the only two things with the R100 I find lacking for my use. Ergonomics complaints rather than photo quality complaints.

[@nekneversleep]

Does it work well for portraits ?

[@roydybing2588]

@@nekneversleep Why yes - but that is more to do with lens choice than the Camera. If portrait photos are your thing, get the 50mm f1.8 lens from Canon - and you'll be golden. It's a great lens, and even very reasonably priced.

[@nekneversleep]

@ geez thank you , you saved me a lot of time trying to figure this out. I’m only doing portraits inside using a black background. Thank you

[@muddyexport5639]

Thanks! I personally would opt for the used market if just starting out (heck, I still go used first before a decision and used wins more times than not due to "bang for the buck".) -- getting a high rated, used full frame like the 6D or EOS R w/ eos lens adapter. Takes away the limits imposed on the 100 line. Footnote: I get my used from a vendor that certifies the camera. Not a FB marketplace, etc.)

[@sprouting_lady]

It's absolutely the screen that convinced me to go up to the R50. While the R100 is cheap by camera standards, it's still quite expensive by normal ones and it makes no sense to me to accept such a massive compromise for such a large purchase. The non-touch screen is bad enough in 2024, but the lack of an articulating screen is a total dealbreaker for me as someone who relies on the screen more than the viewfinder and enjoys finding weird angles to take photos from.

[@learningcameras]

I do think the R50 is the sweet spot for "inexpensive" cameras

[@UnrealTalent]

Great budget camera if you want to learn photography. For sports n faster shots get Canon R10 For Video on a budget Canon R50 If u specficially want canon mirrorless

[@invader_viv]

I really was thinking about an R50 or R100 but i went with old tech and bought a 6D for 300 as i fell in love with everyones photos from it, ill probably pick up an R8 in January though 😬

[@ME2K23]

Looks like they put an apsc sensor on a Powershot and then fit it into a bigger EOS body

[@amateurgamer149]

Rather go with r50 or sony zv e10 mark 1. You can thank me later. If your budget is pretty low, you can choose m50 also as the lens for this are quite cheap.

[@learningcameras]

The R50 is a great camera for sure

[@LouisLuzuka]

Can you use a RF to EF speed booster? 0.71 😮

[@rweinberg1]

For me this camera is a deal breaker because you have togo through a number of steps to delete a photo as well as no touch screen.

[@seriousmaran9414]

This is a Canon 100D updated and made mirrorless. It is aimed at beginners and those that don't need more. You can plug it in to your computer and delete from there, which gives you a better view of the image.

[@mariotitti1375]

The number of steps: 2.

[@frankfeng2701]

Not recommended for personal use. Only suited for those who primarily use this camera in a fixed location to take, say, passport photos.

[@truthseeker6804]

r100 uses m50 sensor. r50 uses r10 sensor. note, r100 sensor is not the same as r10 sensor.

[@WickedroU]

honestly ive pushed my r100 to some extremes with shooting sports, wildlife, and even some paid work and it delivered a good image for the price, but not having a flip out screen and the shooting speed being so slow is kinda a deal breaker now that im more serious into photography. it was so slow that i had to use mf to shoot sports.

[@benyaminpixel]

Hi Dan What do you think is the best camera for professional Filmmaking with a budget of 4,000 euros? Which camera and lens do you recommend?

[@learningcameras]

The Sony FX30 is an amazing camera, should be under 2,000 and you can use the rest for lenses. Another option could be the Panasonic GH7 which is a great pro video camera, it just has a smaller sensor and the autofocus isn't great. The Sony FX3 is my favorite but you would be over 4,000 with lenses

[@onlysublime]

The r50 is a huge step up and it was around $500 during bf

[@prodlilbooger]

Used eos rp is 500 as well

[@marcgilles4520]

7:32 that’s a banger! This would make a nice everyday travel, family camera. Might have to pick one up.

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! Absolutely

[@AnymMusic]

"to just upgrade your phone" biggest thing I am still waiting for tho, is actual bokeh on phones. But boy would they become chonky

[@learningcameras]

You can still get that look on the iphone 16 pro but it's obviously fake bokeh. But for photos, it usually does a good job these days and you can adjust it further in post which is a big advantage. And if you really wanted that look on a dedicated camera, you would really want to purchase a decent prime lens which start at $200 and decent ones are $700-2000 just for the lens

[@MrDamoHutchinson]

Go R10 Can pick it up new as a grey import in the UK for £629 with 3 years warranty

[@I998SubaruSTi22b]

off topic, but iv got a nikon d5500, do u think the sigma 30mm 1.4 is worth to buy brand new, or is there a better option

[@learningcameras]

It's a great lens but I think it's $500 which is a bit expensive for that camera...I'd see if you can get a 35mm F1.8

[@dangvalverde]

Where can I possibly buy a Canon R100 for $299?

[@learningcameras]

Looks like it went back up but keep an eye out...the sale most likely will happen again

[@OneWeekGetAway]

Can it be a beginners birding camera, or is the AF too crippled?

[@learningcameras]

I would really save up for this for birding...the difference will be massive: go.magik.ly/ml/288ss/

[@richardkuan491]

no touchscreen is indeed a deal breaker for me🤣

[@TotalRADandMORE]

wow it's already back up to $399 welp you were right, that didn't last long?

[@learningcameras]

crap!! That's the problem with these videos...took me too long to edit haha

[@LouisLuzuka]

I’m so incredibly interested 😮

[@EXkuroganePhotos]

A big nope. Go for Canon R50 as the bare minimum if you want a n entry level camera with EVF, or even a depreciated Nikon Z50 now that the mark ii is out, or buy used. It is better to save up longer for something that doesn't hold you back too much, because usability frustrations can demotivate you from actually going out there and shoot something. For those who can afford more expensive stuff but chose to start too cheap, you get stuck in that endless upgrade cycle, having to sell existing gear for better ones where you end up spending more as your existing gear depreciates the moment you open the seal. Or maybe just go for a 0% interest credit card instalment plan if it is an option, where you split into 3 to 6 month payments (very common practice in my country at least).

[@learningcameras]

I tend to agree. The R50 is worth the step up if you can afford it. But the R100 is under $500 with a lens and I get quite a people asking for the best camera under that price. But there is a risk buying something too cheap because you won't end up using it and it won't last as long. The R100 cuts quite a few corners even for photographers and the limited autofocus and lack of a touch screen are tough to reconcile

[@michaelbell75]

You spend your money on lenses, not camera bodies. A cheap camera with a great lens will give you MUCH better photos than a more expensive camera with a cheap lens. The R100 is a steal for $299 when you put a quality lens on it. I just shot a layout for a fashion magazine with the R100 and RF 50 1.2 Did it to prove a point for an upcoming KZbin video 😃

[@sprouting_lady]

@@michaelbell75 All the more reason to me to not cheap out quite THIS much on a body. You want to get something that will last you a while so the rest goes to glass, not something that feels similar to products released a decade ago ergonomically and that you find annoying inside a year.

[@mohamedamine7888]

i have the sony a65 it's 12 years older than the canon r100 but still better than the r100 so if you want the best camera for the bucks go for the sony a65/77

[@Skrumdng]

Just buy an old canon eos 1d mark ii / iii instead if you want to learn how to use a camera. Tell me what you think idk

[@QueenInCommand]

the technology of 1d mark 2 is so far behind. this is dual pixel and has eye tracking.

[@learningcameras]

The problem is you can't use the new RF lenses so you'll be spending money on old EF lenses that you'll have to sell or use adapters with when you want to upgrade. If you already have EF lenses, great, but if you're starting fresh, I find going with old discontinued lens mounts can be problematic in the future

[@Skrumdng]

@@QueenInCommand great, is this really usefus for the purpose of learning photography ? You don't want to keep an entry level camera for professional usage, dual pixel and eye tracking is cool but look at the price of rf lenses, you can now buy cheap ef lenses and an adapter for less than 100 bucks when you will want to go for something more recent. Old professional gear is cheaper than ever and if you want something easier and lighter go for it but for learning there's nothing better in my opinion

[@Saber_Nico]

"The lcd screen is not a touchscreen which is a problem" me using a D3100: *shrugs*

[@learningcameras]

@@Saber_Nico hahaha

[@learningcameras]

@@Saber_Nico I will say, the touch screen adds a lot when paired with autofocus tracking

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

This camera is so low end it's not even on sale by Canon here in Taiwan. People could still buy from the grey market though.

[@learningcameras]

haha...that's interesting

[@timothykieper]

Actually think the Canon M50 would be a far better purchase, under $300 used

[@learningcameras]

Problem is that it doesn't work natively with new lenses so it feels like a good last camera to buy but if you are starting out, I would start working towards and ecosystem that can be expanded. The M50 itself is great though

[@mariotitti1375]

An obsolete camera instead of a brand new, great suggestion.

[@keima1110]

This is no better than M50 Mk2.

[@learningcameras]

Should it be? Not disagreeing but Canon discontinued that lens line and that camera so buying into a discontinued lineup isn't the best move for new photographers going into 2025 either. Plus you'd have to buy it used or 3rd party so I'd only recommend that on a case by case basis depending on the condition of the camera & price

[@keima1110]

@@learningcameras I just said it is not any better. Not suggesting you should get a M50. For me, I still have a few EF-M mounts lens, including the 32 f1.4. I might get one if I can find a bargain.

[@QueenInCommand]

it is better than that this is rf mount and the price is half of m50 m2.

[@biggeorge1460]

Tiene distinto procesador, no es un detalle menor.

[@GungKrisna12]

this is basically EOS 1500D in mirrorless form

[@michaelbell75]

It's a mirrorless version of the T100, one of Canon's best selling cameras. This one has sold very well too.

[@QueenInCommand]

this is mirrorless in rf mount and has dual pixel and eye focus, it is beyond those t100 and 1500d. its sensor is identical with r50.

[@michaelbell75]

@ agree with that first part but the R100 and R10 do not use the same sensor. The sensor in the R100 is the old 24 megapixel from the M cameras and also uses the old DIGIC 8 processor. The R10 uses a newly designed sensor and the DIGIC X. The R50 and R10 share the same sensor.

[@QueenInCommand]

@@michaelbell75 i mean the R50.

[@michaelbell75]

@@QueenInCommand The R50 shares the same sensor with the R10. The R100 uses the old sensor from the M cameras. So it does not share the same sensor as the R50. Hope that helps

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Par for the course for Canon. Preying on uninformed customers is how they make their money.

[@learningcameras]

I would HIGHLY disagree with that. This is by far the cheapest new camera you can buy. Trust me, they make almost no profit on this compared to their higher end cameras...no one makes money on $300 cameras. And feel free to just share this video and they won't have any "uninformed" customers lol

[@keima1110]

wihtout touch screen is a deal breaker

[@learningcameras]

Glad it isn't just me lol

[@silence1s3]

Good for photobooth

[@learningcameras]

True! Don't need a touch screen and amazing autofocus system for that

[@keima1110]

Yes, or anything that use SDK. My friend had created a camera system like the one use in matrix jumping scene. He barrow like 10 EOS 70D from canon and control it thru canon SDK to make that system. This can be useful for situation like that.

[@greysuit17]

Nah, cheap Canon is never worth it.

[@klikkyyy2416]

why?

[@ScreenFiends]

The R50 on the other hand is superb

[@learningcameras]

Yep, if you can afford it, it's worth the step up