Dominate YouTube with your Canon M50 or Canon M50 Mark II

[@trollfeeder]

Great video Mark, do you shoot in 4K?

[@regiopazzo]

This is the best channel for content pertaining to the M50 and using it to its fullest capacity to create professional looking KZbin videos. My son and I watch at least 3 of your videos daily and apply all of your techniques to our videos and we went from cringeworthy, amateurish videos to something I feel is on par with seasoned content creators in a week. Wasn’t cheap, but wasn’t exorbitant. Thanks SO much!

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words! Nice to hear from you.

[@brickdaddiy]

Nice to see people making good content on the M50. Underrated camera for sure

[@markwiemels]

Yes, agree, probably the best camera you can buy for the money.

[@chrisdhmitriadis4467]

bro discovered your channel and your nuggets of wisdom are next flipping level !!!! KEEP IT UP and the M50 army we are behind you !!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@scenething]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. I am starting up a new KZbin channel very soon and finding info on my canon m50 is a great help. Your videos are informational and impactful. Keep doing what you're doing and don't forget to take care of yourself!

[@markwiemels]

So nice of you to say! Good luck with the Channel, but sure to have fun with it!

[@BobMcGowan-NotTheChairCircle]

Thank you so much for all of your videos on the Canon M50 Mark II. They have been invaluable to me. I am a total amateur who started a KZbin Channel a few months ago. I have never used a camera before. I am not much good with my MacBook Pro either, which I had donated by my wife, who is a software engineer. I was shocked to learn that the M50 is the ‘cheap’ camera. I started out with a webcam and then ‘upgraded’ to a 4K auto-focus camera from China called a Koshika (a firm which seems to have disappeared now). That camera cost me £140. The M50 was £624, plus I got on the 11- 22mm lens (again from watching your channel) to accommodate my small room where I film. That was another £369. It was money well spent, I think. However, at first I was totally overwhelmed by the controls, settings, etc. and yours are the only videos which I have been able to follow with any success. I now think I have my camera set up to film my next episode of Not the Chair Circle (my channel). It will be Ep. 3 of series 2, so I think it was high time that I got properly sorted out. Thank you again. Best regards, Bob McGowan.

[@sebastianventura4964]

This video is amaziing, the last thing about the camera charger is game changing, I've never heard of it until now instantly buying it

[@prepetually-exploding-mind]

I really enjoyed this. As a person who is generaly self taught at everything I seriously appreciate the direct and simple instructions. I am a serious camera nerd and I found your video to be a real "ok stop overthinking this just do what the gear needs and make content". Seriously, thank you. The light bulb K section worked for me 😆

[@RogerAVHansen]

Good tips for beginner KZbinrs! 😊 Valuable content as always 😊

[@markwiemels]

Thanks bud!

[@mamlukavlogs6353]

Your explanations are straight to the point and useful . I entrust your channel to learn more about my canon m50 mii❤

[@iyn1911]

Great tip on the audio set up. Thanks for showing your studio set up.

[@bulcub]

Amen bro again that is why I'm keeping my M50's because the color profiles are great for what I do.

[@markwiemels]

Yes for sure.

[@continentalgin]

Very well said and extremely important information! Thanks so much! Saving this for future reference!!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@MD-wk3gj]

Mark, thank you so much for speaking about color grading with the M50! I’ve been concerned it’s just one more thing I need to understand and master as I explore launching a channel. My worry was I know I have some colorblindness and wondered how I’d take a flat image and correct it in a way that looks best to the average person. Plus it’s just one more step to add complications to an already busy process. Again thanks! - Mark

[@markwiemels]

I'm with you, I'm partially color blind too!

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

Color correction by colorblind, sure, it make total sense! May I suggest the following... Sound test by half deaf WW veteran Proper focus adjustment done by that same 102 years veteran You can also ask an octopus to write you some valuable content isn't! Seriously, use/trust Canon folks, use their great technology to your advantage.

[@bobbazley5376]

Great video and thank you for the tips to get the most out of my M50 II which i bought over a 2 years ago and have done nothing with but not I have time and really want to get the most out of it so this is very helpful. Thank you and for sharing

[@tintran301]

This is by far the best tutorial video I ever seen on KZbin. +1 sub +1 bell

[@markwiemels]

Thanks so much!

[@RVKevin]

Mark, The batteries are a great idea, is there also a way to get rid of the 29 minute record limit ? Thank you for this video !

[@dhananjayringe]

Nope the video still cuts off at 29 59

[@ohmartinbronson]

External recorder will do the trick!

[@RVKevin]

@@dhananjayringe thanks

[@randomguy9802]

you can kinda cheat it with an intervalometer set to pushing the button every 30 minutes, but it has it's downsides (if you're using external audio for example, you'd have to not forget to clap every 30-ish minutes to sync the audio). I personally decided to not pursue it at this time, 30 minutes is plenty for my current video needs

[@Astral_Blitz]

I use OBS and and Cam Nova. Infinite record essentially lol.

[@JasonHendrysProfile]

I was wondering why in some scenes your looking off to the left (your right) and now I know why. I thought you might be reading a script or cue, but after seeing the behind shot with the camera LCD panel swung out to monitor, it was clear. Came for M50 fish eye lenses, stayed for all the great content.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, yes, I have been working on getting better at that.

[@HighClassPythonS]

I have a youtube channel where i have been using my phone to record videos, but i just purchased many things of what you use, because my room is about the same size as yours i used most of the same things..i got everythin you shown thank you so much..thanks so much for ur videos, now its my time to take over and get these subscribers thanks so mucb

[@markwiemels]

That's really cool to hear. Good luck, I'm sure you will do well, just keep going.

[@ChuckBricker]

Thanks for this video. Question: How do you prevent light glare/reflection on your glasses?

[@markwiemels]

Get the light high and very close.

[@BeZRules]

The best and the most informative video i watch since long long time , thanks for sharing 🙏

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@dr.khallood9563]

What's your video exporting settings, please? Do you shoot in full HD and upscale it in 4K, or you export it in full HD with high bitrate? Would you please tell me your video exporting settings?

[@markwiemels]

I was shooting in HD and exporting 4k, but was not sure that looked great. I think shooting HD and exporting HD looked better for me.

[@isoladellerosetv]

About the microphone, I was thinking is it not better a wireless mic you put on the t-shirt? Do you have any suggestions about that? Thank you in advance

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

I would love to get this exact composition you use in all your video (like 12:22). I don't have gear and I would like to get this angle with an APSC sensor. So, what focal should I buy as a prime lens to replicate that? In the description you say you use 16mm and a 18-35mm zoom. But what is the exact lens for this shot? (in FF and equivalent for a 1.6 crop sensor) THANK YOU very much Mark

[@maxgood818]

This one looks better you are looking directly at the camera!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks.

[@danielhermeling]

Thank you for the detailed explanations ❤

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@CrackITSolutions]

Please, does anyone know what lens exactly did he use for this video ? Thanks 🙏

[@nikovelikov]

great video Mark, got my Canon m50 II, going for greatness!

[@markwiemels]

Awesome! good luck!

[@poldeleon4551]

Very educational, highly technical, and the most practical way to start with. Thanks very much for the tips!!

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@JavierArellano]

Underrated video. Many thanks for this behind the scenes.

[@markwiemels]

Much appreciated!

[@leadingforyou2625]

Solid information and helpful. You have taught me so much. Thank you

[@Cesar_Rendon]

Wow thank you so much, this content saves time and money 👌

[@ignaciogerardi]

I have the m6 mk ii so great video!

[@markwiemels]

Good choice!

[@yogawithsimi]

Do you have any audio recommendations for yoga videos?

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Very valuable information for us newbies!

[@markwiemels]

Thank you so much!

[@SusanClarkeatenterin]

Thank you, such a great help! You’ve simplified some things ‘ve been struggling with from watching others. Can’t wait to make some adjustments and try some new recordings.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@anthonydarwinanos7366]

Subbed! Love your simplicity and honesty.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@rftghyjukiol]

Best video ever

[@blesingudeh]

Now I always wondered how the microphone was connected to the camera when it’s far from each other . Now I know better.

[@markwiemels]

yep, that's the trick!

[@Welshmanshots]

For that last one you could simply eliminate the battery issues with buying a dummy battery that hooks up to dc and plugs into the wall.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, thats a good idea.

[@kevinlanducci2900]

Hey Mark! Question about your back light, the little one that sits behind you mounted by a small tripod lighting up the wall behind you. I'm brand new to this stuff. I'm reading that you need a front light and a back light. But the other stuff I read mentioned pointing your back light at you. How come you don't point your back light at you? How come you point it at the back wall?

[@markwiemels]

The light you are talking about it often called a hair or rim light, which make a bit of a highlight outline around you. The light I used lights up the wall as a backdrop. You can use either, or both, it’s just personal preference.

[@ShockmanTrooper]

This guy literally carrying m50 owners. good job

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, that means a lot to hear. I am really trying to direct the videos where I think they will do the most good.

[@andredejesus1011]

Great video this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@blesingudeh]

I am liking before watching 😄 because it’s you doing a good job with explanation.

[@markwiemels]

I appreciate that!

[@mahalybap]

This video was very helpful. Thank you!!

[@Welshmanshots]

8:21 I wish this was told 5 years ago in the KZbin scene it seems that all that mattered back then was lenes and cameras it sucks because half my videos are wack.

[@markwiemels]

Ah well, you know now! keep going!

[@professormccoy4500]

Fantastic quality video and solid content. Well done. Very informative and helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, will do!

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

7:54 For me, this is the money shot!!!! I have a tendency to overthinking and get paralysis by too much analysis. I was hoping I would get this back side view of your setup. You have no idea how helpful this is (ok, you probably have a fair idea! lol). Seriously, we can now figure out the distance of each element such as camera, camera angle, microphone, any tripods and clamp, light, sound blanket, desk and even your notebook at your right! I'm surprised that you don't have a fill light or top/hair light (it naturally bounce on the white blanket and ceiling I guess).

[@zhompi]

Great content as always Mark!

[@markwiemels]

Much appreciated!

[@GalaxyXgod]

Incredibly helpful

[@kevonthetrack]

That was dope! And useful. Thanks

[@one_hebe]

Hi, I need some help here doesn't turn on used 3 times it's like new.

[@randomguy9802]

solid video, Mark, keep it up!

[@markwiemels]

Appreciate it!

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

*Wiemels, your the best!*

[@markwiemels]

Ahh thanks!

[@treeladder5338]

Quick question do you do KZbin full time? Just curious. Well wishes sir.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I do now.

[@musicforthemetaverse9931]

Mark, please tell me...how do your shots go back and forth? Is that remote control? Is it in the editing? I have a channel, and I want to do this. Thank you. -Phil

[@markwiemels]

Yes, it’s all done in editing. I use final cut, witch has a multi cam editing function, that makes it pretty easy.

[@digitalwithjohn]

Have you done any videos on how to shoot good videos for KZbin with just your smartphone?

[@markwiemels]

No, but that's a good one, its mostly lots of good soft light and a good microphone placement.

[@digitalwithjohn]

@@markwiemels wouldn't be mad if you did one 🙂 thanks for all the great content!

[@bulcub]

why would I use PAL over NTSC if I live in North America?

[@markwiemels]

To get a 24fps look (with 25fps) but also get 50% slow motion with 50fps.

[@30AndHatingIt]

See, this is where things get confusing. There are a lot of KZbinrs out there offering advice, but only a select few seem to have a good grasp of what it takes to make this work AND can convey it in an easy to understand way. But there’s a problem… For example, you said to use PAL and 25fps. In fact, you emphasized by saying “just do it”. But those other few cream-of-the-crop KZbinrs used different settings. 30fps, 60fps, PAL, NTSC, etc. And guess what? I can’t tell the difference in quality between any of you guys… multiple different setups, same looking footage from an eye-test perspective. It’s frustrating.

[@shahidwiggins]

For the type of videos that you do (talking head) is it ok to use 4k on the canon m50 mark ii? Also' does youtube add an extra crop when uploading a video? Thanks for all you do, it definitely helps!

[@markwiemels]

KZbin doesn't crop, yes, I think it is ok to use 4k, but I would not trust the continuous autofocus.

[@shahidwiggins]

@@markwiemels I'm testing it now as we speak, and I found that by turning off AF and having my camera on a tripod it works good. I,m using the sigma 16mm f1.4 EF-M lens. The videos on my channel was taken using the efs- 18-55m with the viltrox mount in 1080p (about 4ft away). Just try to get a lot better! Thanks for your quick response!

[@MundoMOSE]

Thanks for the video

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

I’ll be investing in some new audio

[@markwiemels]

It's key.

[@sergedesal1511]

What about filming more than 30 minutes with the Canon M50-MII, what do you need to?

[@markwiemels]

Can't be done, have to just keep an eye on it and hit record again.

[@dwisecup51]

What is the name of your condition. I have the same symptoms. Working with a neurologist now. I have crazy symptoms.

[@EmceeGraffiti]

I’ve been meaning to get a dummy battery, I just haven’t been able to decide on one. Other than the Canon made one I always see nightmare reviews from frying out the camera to a loud buzz on the internal audio.

[@markwiemels]

Yah, I have hod no issue with this cheap one. I added a link in the description to the one I have.

[@ViYoung912]

The link in the description doesn't link to the battery eliminator. Great video... Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@markwiemels]

@@ViYoung912 Thanks for letting me know, fixed it now.

[@adastradrone]

Great video! Thanks Mark!

[@markwiemels]

My pleasure!

[@MyFragranceTrail]

Is this video shot in HD or 4k?

[@markwiemels]

HD.

[@MyFragranceTrail]

@@markwiemelsthank you!

[@E3KGaming]

I'm assuming Bokeh is coming from the lense, the kit lens still doesn't seem crisp to me .. at 3.5 i have no blurring and im far away in the shot :/

[@markwiemels]

You can get some blur at 3.5 if you are close to the camera, and the background is further away, but yes, if you get a lens with f1.4 aperture you get a lot more blur.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Great info always!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks Mark!

[@VideoEditor-pp3cc]

love you man.... thumbs up

[@chulophilbrook]

Thank you for this information..!

[@markwiemels]

No worries!

[@Dawood.k]

This trick implement on canon m50 not mark ii also ????

[@PounceAnalytics]

Fantastic help. Fantastic content. Thank you so much. Quick question. I have watched several of your videos on the M50 and have not seen a teleprompter. Any tips on that down the road would be much appreciated. Sub'd.

[@markwiemels]

I don’t really use a teleprompter, but I do have a video about a nice budget teleprompter on the channel.

[@ShelterDogs]

Why would you want to do this if you have an iPhone 13 Pro or greater? The video is superior.

[@MyFragranceTrail]

Thank you!!!!

[@fishfighter3011]

Thank you 😊

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@vijeeshmenon1982]

Thank you for using the terms "low priced" & "budget" instead of "cheap". For once, I did not feel insulted. 🙏😂

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

Finding the lowest cost is easy. Finding the best quality at the lowest price is way harder. It's always about compromises. And Mark is very good to find theses gems and explain any tradeoffs. He understand his audience; we want great quality, but cannot justify Hollywood budget... yet!

[@ravicholachagudda5912]

You use laptop for video editing ?

[@markwiemels]

I did for years, with external monitor most of the time, now I use a Mac Studio.

[@ravicholachagudda5912]

@@markwiemels great thanks for info. Brother I have sony zve10 and sigma 30mm My purpose is cinematic video and photography Should I get canon ef to sony e mount adapter? If yes please tell me which canon lense. Thank you 😊

[@Jen-xe8co]

Hi, do you record in 4K?

[@markwiemels]

No, 1080.

[@Jen-xe8co]

@@markwiemels Thanks Mark, am new to filming! Using M50 with kit lens. Have worked out how to change to f3.5. But having challenge even finding the buttons to enable me to switch the other settings, think I better watch again! Thanks.x

[@Jen-xe8co]

Do you film in autofocus?

[@Jen-xe8co]

So far I haven’t managed to get the option to alter the ISO number with the exposure compensation also showing on the screen!?! It says not avail unless ISO speed is set to auto. Hmm

[@mikezooper]

You leave too short a gap between cuts. It causes what feels like a sudden jump and it ruins the flow. I find it unbearable to watch (just my honest opinion, however, your content is great and you've got a good voice).

[@studentcomposer]

I literally cannot figure out why my video looks like garbage. I have 2 lights and it still sucks.

[@WAN2TREE4]

You're in a small room dude. Your audio should be very easy to figure out.

[@markwiemels]

Small rooms are well know to be very hard, because of the signal bouncing off the walls is still very strong.

[@itsthemangler]

Great. Just a bit of advice for you, too: Watch this video and pay attention to the way you speak. You use the same exact cadence/melody for almost every single sentence. This is not unique, many people do this without noticing. The problem is, it's repetitive and gets quickly bothersome to many listeners. Pay attention to this and try to avoid it in the future. Speak in your video the same way you would speak to people face to face in real life. I guarantee you would not speak to someone in person the way you speak in this video.