My TOP 10 Accessories for the Canon M50

[@siddhantrawle]

Bought my Canon M50 Mark II and this is the video I needed, very helpful. Thanks for all the curation.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@burhanchfi7502]

Siddharth Bhai.... We cant find all the above accessories here in India...Like.. Body Cage & grip..

[@SilverGirlAu]

Could listen to you talk about photography all day! Very relaxing and informative!!

[@markwiemels]

Wow, thank you!

[@SilverGirlAu]

Have you ever thought about doing a series or a course for beginner photographers? Point me in the right direction of it already exists... many thanks from Newcastle Australia 🇦🇺

[@markwiemels]

@@SilverGirlAu thanks. Yes I do plan to do that at some point. It’s on my list. Who knows when/if it will ever happen.

[@N3MAID3S]

Instead of the canon adapter i would highly suggest the villtrox speedbooster for the m50. Makes your camera closer to a "fullframe" camera, so a 50mm would be a 55mm instead of a 80mm with the 1.6x crop.

[@ValeAle777]

Hello from Peru, I just bought my M50 mark II and all your tips have been extremely helpful to me, this is my first camera and I had nobody to ask about all this information.

[@rishabhsharma5050]

Mark this video is so damn good in terms of explanation and real advisory content. I have just bought my m50 mark ii and this video is something which takes away all confusion

[@markwiemels]

So good to hear, thank you for your kind words.

[@craigmckernan4056]

Not a top 10 item for most people, but you can't overlook many of the various speedbooster options available on the EF-M. If you already have a bunch of FF glass, it will adapt well to EF-M minimizing the crop factor. Biggest downside is the size and heft of FF glass on EF-M making it difficult to hold with one hand.

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

I agree.

[@Love2ShopNow]

Beginner here, any other suggestions to add to his list? Thank you

[@wbsolar8546]

This video is definitely under rated definitely a lot more helpful than most videos out there

[@markwiemels]

I appreciate that!

[@thatlionofzion]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful and useful. Thank you!!!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@Sxitz]

Doe these work with the mark ii? Great vid btw!

[@NaturallySam]

Third video I am watching of yours, I love how you explain everything! Thank you so much

[@markwiemels]

You are so welcome!

[@stampydragon2739]

I use a M42 screw mount EF adapter as I started off with a full DSLR and still use my DSLR and M50 side by side I also use the eos m to FD adapter and will use the FD 50mm f1.7

[@lego_minifig]

The main reason why i decided to pull the trigger and get an m50 mkii was since i already had around 5 ef/ef-s lenses. With an adaptor i wouldnt have to go out and buy all new glass. The transittion from a budget 2000D seems like it should be fairly smooth.

[@markwiemels]

For sure.

[@cecilquirino6349]

My biggest issue with the M50ii is the grip. With your advice, I'll try a cage with a grip. Thanks!!!

[@Fr33zeBurn]

Just got an M50 mkII this video was very helpful and I will be getting most of these things! Thank you

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear. Enjoy the journey.

[@robertspeicher5047]

Had to chuckle about lens hoods for em-f lenses. I'm going to go the M-50 with 15-45 and 55-200. I will get the hoods from Amazon. Thank you.

[@bhgemini]

Just picked up the strap and screen protectors from your links. Great vid. Thank you. I thought I had everything I needed but I learned of a few other great options today.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear! You are very welcome.

[@JayEMGetsFit]

Very helpful I see a lot of things I need to get for my M50

[@bethfrazier6493]

Hi Mark- I bought the camera strap per your review (and your link). I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS STRAP. I tried to use the one that came with the camera and no go. Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@sondersalais]

just bought my canon eos m50 and this video helped a lot! thanks :)

[@markwiemels]

That’s great to hear.

[@anthonyhancock7549]

Your videos are awesome. Just bought a Canon EOS M50 and you have educated me on equipment and price. Keep up the good work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks so much!

[@lthomas4697]

Thank you for pronouncing accessories correctly with a hard "c" as in accident. Your are probably one of only a few on KZbin who does it correctly.

[@etstains]

Got a Canon M50 Mark ii ordered should be coming soon, and this list really helped for what I would need for accessories I appreciate it ! 🙏🏻

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@hoovsrus]

Well done. Opened up my case full of my older Canaon lenes which I thought were obsolescent.

[@markwiemels]

Have a blast! It’s fun adapting all kinds of lenses.

[@k.k8791]

One of my favorite photography KZbinrs..sub

[@markwiemels]

Wow, thanks!

[@joeythomas1417]

Thanks so much bro your videos are SUPER helpful

[@locochito123]

This is the best video for Cannon M50 accessories I have ever seen. I use to interview restaurant owners and I am getting my voice in audio OK but theirs can't be heard well, what microphone set you would recommend to get good quality audio on both voices? Thanks

[@markwiemels]

Wow. thnaks!

[@demilli1737]

Thanks so much for creating this! Very helpful.

[@markwiemels]

No worries!

[@grat2010]

Can you do a tutorial on macrophotography with those tubes? Appreciate the M50 videos.

[@markwiemels]

i will add it to the list.

[@baldeagle242]

06:02 The hair game is real! For those who have hair. 🤣👍

[@DanaBphotog]

I just purchased this camera, so I’m waiting to receive it now. I was curious about the accessories and lenses. This helped a lot

[@markwiemels]

So good to hear! enjoy the camera!

[@DanaBphotog]

@@markwiemels i definitely am!!

[@maxsaby]

Hi Mark, great listen to your reasoning and technical knowledge.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks! It was lovely meeting you today.

[@shaned2259]

Thanks for making this! I was also a little surprised by the price of Canon's adapters. Glad I saw this before I bought

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@themartiandefender2128]

Having just bough an M50 your video was really useful thanks !

[@markwiemels]

That’s great to hear! Enjoy the camera!

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

I am curious on your take. I know this is about the M50 but this video made me think about it. With my Helios 44-2 I use it on my canon ef. I am upgrading to an EOS-R. Would it make more sense to buy a new adapter for m42-RF or use the EF screw adapter to the EF-RF adapter.

[@markwiemels]

I would get the m42 to RF.

[@chulophilbrook]

Awesome video! Learned more about what I need for my M50.. Thank you..!

[@markwiemels]

My pleasure!

[@beebcaz]

Hi - would the EF to EF-M adapter work a bit as a Macro extender ? From your descriptions it sounds possible...? Thanks

[@markwiemels]

No, but you an add macro tubes to it, the adapter just adds the distance the lens needs to work. It puts the lens in the same position, form the sensor, that it would be in a DSLR.

[@CarmenZamarripa-pm4yw]

Hello Mark! I have a Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens and just purchased the Canon M50 Mark II but I have no idea what adaptor to use… would you be so kind as to guide me in right direction…..🙏🏼🤗

[@johnheiser2604]

Thanks. You've given me some ideas.

[@paulhayes2758]

Liked and subscribed. Thank you so much Mark, great info and advice.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome!

[@cdi9380]

Hey love your videos. Maybe you can provide a bit of clarity for me. I understand you recommend lens hoods, which i have purchased. But you say you didn't recommend lens filters because they can cause distorted pictures? But in another video you recommend them... I'm confused. I want to protect my investment

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I have since found some filters that do not degrade the image at all, and use them on all of my lenses. So I recommend them, but only the filters that I have linked in those other videos.

[@cdi9380]

@@markwiemels perfect, thank you.

[@marykrigbaum9021]

Seems I need a intervalometer for my m50 and will be used during the August monsoon storm chasing workshop. I looked on Amazon but couldn't find one? What would you recommend? Thanks.

[@kylelitwack]

This camera is so good it has made it hard for me to go back to a normal camera. I do lots of travel/backpacking destination photography and the size of this camera is just so nice. Plus the quality is not reflective of the image quality. Whenever I eventually get a FF camera it will be in addition too this because this camera will be for travel for a long time.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, agree. Many people do not realise that a good camera can last 10-15 yers plus.

[@ikeahotdog6158]

I have an pentax k on ef-m adapter and I also love it you can get an 50mm f1.8 for like 25€ and the look of the images is verry cool. Bit be aware of damaged lenses with fungus or scratches

[@markwiemels]

Yes, thats a great mount for vintages lenses, good tip.

[@hadenfirlej97]

Great video learnt some nice things. With the m42 adapter 42mm screw adapter in the link you gave. What lenses would you recommend using this? I’m on a budget and just starting out. I have the kit lens and a cannon 55-200mm also going to buy a viltrox booster for the 50mm 1.8 😊 Thankyou prior for responding to the post :) kind regards

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome. I like the Helios 44m.

[@harshithalokesh8852]

And should I buy the lens hood, UV filter, screen protector, and a extra battery or do you think its too expensive for any items i mentioned ( if yes then which one should I exclude or buy a third party online one) [also recommend the brand for any third party brand]

[@markwiemels]

I think they all all good choices. I have used Neewer and Wasabi batteries and they work well.

[@humbletv9905]

Thank you so much! I'm new tot he canon M50 and this a great informational video thank you!!!

[@markwiemels]

You're so welcome!

[@richardslater677]

Very useful and helpful thank you.

[@itsjaydayy6924]

You explained this so well! it was exactly what I needed thank you.

[@markwiemels]

You’re most welcome.

[@harshithalokesh8852]

I am going to buy the M50 markii with the vloggers kit ( with Stereo Microphone DM-E100 & Tripod Grip HG-100TBR ) for additional extra $100 with the kit(15-45 mm) what do you think about the deal (if u think it's a bad one , what else should I buy)

[@markwiemels]

I would probably buy the $29 boya mic, and pick your own tripod.

[@steve-davies]

great video, thanks. How about an opinion on photo editing software? I've just ordered my first camera, the M50 and am weighing up the software to buy, currently leaning towards Luminar AI but would love to hear your opinion Mark.

[@markwiemels]

Luminar AI for sure, I use it as one of my editing options.

[@steve-davies]

@@markwiemels Cheers Mark just grabbed it

[@cLaw27]

Hey Mark, are you still using the M50? Are you planing to buy the APS-C cameras from Canon?

[@markwiemels]

I still use the M50, I’m considering the R7.

[@scottparis6355]

Wish there was a grip for the M50 that just made the grip bigger, without the extra cage parts across the top and left side. I've searched, but I can't find one. Maybe I could get the smallrig one and hacksaw off the unnecessary parts.

[@yesihavebedbugs2786]

Got a question, not sure if you know the answer. I have an M6. Not the Mark ii though. Small rig no longer lists a cage for it. Amazon, Ebay, B&H, Adorama, etc no luck. As mine went MIA I need a replacement. Can you recommend one or one that would fit?

[@markwiemels]

Sorry, don't know.

[@IanTed]

Got a M6 Mk 1, but really useful video…I have very similar accessories.

[@esk8er900]

I really appreciate and followed a lot of your suggestions including the screen protector for my m50mk2. I read a lot of ppl saying their screen wouldn’t close properly with the protector… why is that? Is there any advice on that?

[@markwiemels]

On my camera the screen can be closed, with the screen facing into the camera, but it does not “click” into place. This really isn’t an issue for me as I would only close the screen, with the screen facing in, to protect the screen (which is now protected by the screen protector). You can also turn the screen on and off manually, if you don’t want the screen coming on, and want to only use the viewfinder.

[@marykrigbaum9021]

Great explanation on your video. I'm fairly new to my M50 and I have a few mobility issues. Was wondering if the handipod that you described is the best for me? At this time in my adventure I'm mostly interested in landscape photos. Is a full sized tripod my best option? If so which one would you recommend?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, you want a full size tripod. I have one that I have been testing, and would recommend, I should have a video covering it soon.

[@marykrigbaum9021]

But I want to go take pictures? So I'll have to buy the handipod until then?

[@kurtleen3586]

Such a big help !! Thanks

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome!

[@iPodJailbreaking]

Hi Mark love the vids. Purchased the lens hood and a premium filter (K&F Concept brand) Both do not fit at the same time….Any recommendations?

[@markwiemels]

I have had someone else have the same issue, and others have not. Without seeing it, it would be hard for me to diagnose. Is the filter actually wider than the end of the lens?

[@denisealonzo9998]

Thank you for this video, you are the best!!!

[@markwiemels]

You’re most welcome!

[@conoranstiss2385]

Great video, liked for the algorithm. I just bought the screen protectors and EF-EOS m adapter through the link. Hopefully you get a cut. I just got a Canon EF-S 55-250mm zoom lens and can't wait to get it set up. I am going to Glacier National Park in a few weeks so I hope to use the zoom lens to get a wildlife shot or two.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks! One of my very favourite parks, make sure you rent one of the little boats and go for a cruise around the lake, the views from the lake are very special. I have such fond memories of that park.

[@fabien1224]

Creeppyyyyyy at 0:15 the gorila tripod move´s alone WOOOOOWWWW

[@markwiemels]

Lol. Yah I noticed that when editing, I was like, what the....

[@kundan619]

But in one of your video you said viltrox adaptor is not good and it can damage the camera thread?? I am confused which one to use viltrox or cannon?????? Pl suggest

[@je4444]

Thanks for the informative video! I ordered a few things from your suggestions. I do have a question regarding external flash which do you recommend and would it use a trigger for remote capability? Thanks again.

[@markwiemels]

I will try to do a video about my flash setup in the next few days. I have just completely changed systems, and sold off my Canon made flash system. This is the trigger - geni.us/LOQG This is the flash - geni.us/8ae1k I use the trigger and up to two of the flashes (one is plenty to start with). This is a high end professional level setup, which has better function than the genuine Canon flash system, and for far less money. The flash battery goes all day and recovers for the next shot almost instantly, my mind was blown the first time I used it.

[@je4444]

Thanks I look forward to it.

[@pedrolopez-gomez1456]

Hi, I need your experienced opinion, Which can be a good small zoom lens for my m50

[@markwiemels]

I like the EF-M 18-55 that can be found on ebay for under $100.

[@TheArchbb]

Great video! Do you have sample images from the macro ring with other lenses? Maybe with 15-45mm kit lens? Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

No, but that's a video I need to make.

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

Nice job, Mark! When you use the Zoom F1-SP, do you typically record directly to the camera? Or do you record to the Zoom, then sync in post?

[@markwiemels]

No, I always record to the recorder. That gives the camera audio as a backup track, if something goes wrong. If you plug in the pass through wire to the camera, and something goes wrong, you get no audio track in the camera or recorder.

[@Chilled-FiBro]

I can’t wait to see what the m50 m3 will do?

[@KDA1342]

Top notch video !

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@philwebb6671]

Canon also makes $30 lens protector filters that have no UV component. Do you know if they any good? I can't come anything on what glass they're made of.

[@markwiemels]

I would take the one that I have linked over the Canon. It's complicate to explain, but I think it's better, better coatings (which is what makes the difference)

[@je4444]

I guess it's not really an accessory, but for batteries do you use Canon only or some aftermarket LP-E12 on your M50?

[@markwiemels]

Because I have owned a number of these cameras over the years, I have ended up with extra Canon batteries, so had no need to buy 3rd party. Having said that, I have had good luck withe Neewer and Wasabi batteries in other brand cameras, so worth looking at them.

[@alienvapez1183]

ordered protective screen glass as soon as you said =)

[@markwiemels]

Smart!

[@martinezmailbox]

Very nice! Thank you

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome!

[@TheProfessorandHerPassport]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome!

[@Dreamworkstt]

Thank you for vdo! I have M50 could you please tell me which adapter is good for EF lens thank you.

[@markwiemels]

7 Artisans or Viltrox

[@Dreamworkstt]

@@markwiemels Thank you! 😀

[@blacknoir1716]

Hello from France Mark, thank you for the video it was super helpful, a quick question can i use the Canon M50 for a podcast and if so how do you suggest i bypass the time limit records. Also what are the must have lens on this camera for street photography especially in low light ie at night and a cinematic look

[@markwiemels]

My favourite street lens is the EF-M 32mm. The best way to bypass the time limit is run an hdmi cable to USB capture dongle, then into the computer. Use a battery eliminator to make sure the battery doesn’t die. I will try and do a video about it.

[@blacknoir1716]

@@markwiemels thank you so much!!

[@dmitriponomarev8002]

Very informative video! If I were to purchase the zoom f1-sp would I need the small shotgun mic as well? I guess I’m asking if the zoom can handle all mic tasks.

[@markwiemels]

The zoom F1-SP is the kit that includes the shotgun mic and recorder, so its everything you need.

[@markwiemels]

So no, you don’t also need another mic.

[@dmitriponomarev8002]

@@markwiemels 👍

[@dmitriponomarev8002]

@@markwiemels Okay, got it! Thx! 🙏

[@HandballoftheAmericas]

Where can I get the 58 Millimeters lens with f2 a?

[@markwiemels]

ebay is where I got mine.

[@marksr8784]

Well done 👏

[@markwiemels]

Thank you 😁

[@ignaciogerardi]

Great video!!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@davidtrachtenberg7095]

If you use a top handle with the cage, can you still use the camera view finder without the handle hitting your head?

[@markwiemels]

You can turn the handle around and then you can for sure. I use it that way quite often.

[@LeonardoMurte]

Thanks for the video. I got a template glass for my M50 but it doesn't allow the screen to be complete closed. Could you please confirm you can close the screen and it closes perfectly? Also, does the frame scratch the camera in any way? I saw another camara when they took the frame off the cámara body has some scratches/marks from the frame touching the cámara body. Thanks again for the video.

[@markwiemels]

My screen protector stops the screen from clicking in when closed, and the screen facing in. For me the only reason to face the screen in, is to protect it, and so with the protector on I don’t worry about it. You can also turn the screen off and the EVF on, manually, if having the screen turn in bothers you. My cage has not cause any damage to the camera, there are number of different cages and versions of the cages, I have linked the newest, and best one, in description.

[@LeonardoMurte]

@@markwiemels Thanks so much for replying! I'll check the link for the case.

[@JanellaVentura]

thank you for this! so helpful!

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@summerwatson3416]

great video, new sub

[@markwiemels]

Awesome thank you!

[@shwasywasy]

Hi, Mark just got the Helios 44m lens with the adapter and my M50 won't take photos with is on also after a few attempts give me an "error 70" message. Just wondering if you had any knowhow on how to fix this issue. Cheers

[@markwiemels]

There is a setting in the menu system, take photo without lens, or something like that. That will fix the issue. The lens has no electronics, so the camera does not know there is a lens attached.

[@clarentjunas7852]

thanks for the video

[@LuisA-wg7xx]

Hi I just got the m50 and I was confused on the lens things and I was wondering if you can make it make more sense please

[@markwiemels]

Just let me know what you mean by lens things, and I will do my best. Do you mean settings?

[@agrs1974]

Grrat video. The macro tube link doesn't work though..

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, I just fixed that one up. Thanks for letting me know.

[@Jon-mz2wp]

I need some help here about adapters. I have a Canon M50 2 and i need a Adapter to hook up a Sigma 400mm Prime lens to it ! Any suggestions ? Thanks

[@markwiemels]

Just answered in your other comment.

[@mjbrixius]

Will the M42 adapter work with Minolta lenses? Thanks. And that's for the L bracket video as well.

[@markwiemels]

You need to know what the Minolta mount is and get the correct adapter. I made a recent video about adapting vintages lenses, that should help explain in.

[@mjbrixius]

I’ll check out that video. Thanks man!

[@Chumacbro69]

Thank you :-)

[@iyn1911]

Canon rumors say the M 50 Mark ll is discontinued? Do you have any info? 😢

[@markwiemels]

They have said this about other cameras in the past, and been wrong.

[@iyn1911]

@@markwiemels thanks for the reply. I enjoy your m 50 videos.

[@--AC]

Hi, would the macro tubes do a good job at photographing something like a snowflake? Thanks

[@markwiemels]

Yes, for sure.

[@--AC]

@@markwiemels Awesome. Was thinking of giving these as a gift but I'm clueless lol

[@--AC]

@@markwiemels Hi again :) I just read that macro tubes can sometimes damage a camera. Could you tell me how were you able to determine that these would not damage a Canon M50? In addition to considerations about electronics, someone had a comment that, "One thing to watch out for, these tubes create a new focusing distance range. Some lenses might 'hunt like crazy' back and forth if pointed at a subject out of that range, which is not a healthy thing for the focusing motor"

[@markwiemels]

Won’t damage your lens, will be fine. This is kinda nonsensical advice.

[@c.h.5519]

Can you give me a description of your macro ring. When I click on the link now it gives a lot of different rings and I am not sure which one you meant.

[@markwiemels]

EF-M mount you want.

[@LordHarvestA]

Thank you very much! I've been compiling a shopping list for an M50 now for a few hours, researching all the bits and bobs and this has been by far the most informative and helpful review of accessories. Could you recommend a battery grip thats compatible with the smallrig frame or is that just not a thing that could happen? Great video btw.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks. No, the cage won't work with a battery grip.

[@LordHarvestA]

@@markwiemels Thanks for the quick reply. I thought as much but was hoping against hope.

[@georgesmith3022]

When I click on the link for ef to ef-m adapter I get to a page that lists all the adapters. Which one do you recommend?

[@markwiemels]

Meike and Viltox are equally good.

[@kevllo]

Hi appreciate if you can provide a link to the camera strap please

[@markwiemels]

There is one in the description, depending on the stock, and your location, they don’t always work.

[@nicholasmccartney2521]

the strap you have linked is not the right size for the canon m50 mark 2, mine just got here and it’s incorrect

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for letting me know, what part is not fitting the M50?

[@nicholasmccartney2521]

@@markwiemels the loop on the actual connectors is not fitting through the silver side rings on the m50, do you know what size yours are?

[@lancegailyard9083]

I ordered a set of the extension tubes and it is plastic and your look metal. I would think the metal would hold up better overtime. Do you have a link to the metal ones?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, mine are plastic too. I have had mine a year and they have been fine so far.

[@lancegailyard9083]

@@markwiemels I have been using Sandmarc Lenses for my phone and the macro on that is really good

[@markwiemels]

@@lancegailyard9083 I have actually been surprised at how well some of those lenses for phones work.

[@lancegailyard9083]

@@markwiemels I have an LGV60 and the macro and fisheye lenses are amazing on it. Check out my Instagram @blkmanbehindthecam

[@Zuhcore]

Soo we not gone talk about how he just changes hairstyles at 6:03 🤔

[@NA-xp2cr]

Looking back, the sound in your old videos pales in comparison to your new audio.

[@markwiemels]

Took me a while to work it out.