Why I use a Canon R8 as a Professional Videographer

In this video I talk about the Canon EOS R8. I've used the Canon R8 for 5 months now and have some thoughts I think you should know about the Canon R8. For the price the Canon R8 is an amazing camera but has some caveats. In this video I talk about them and have a few idea's to make the Canon R8 a better camera. If you have any questions let me know in the comments.
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[@purview4012]

I have spent days and hours looking for an honest and thorough review like this. Thanks.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Glad this video was helpful :)

[@vshvarts]

You are definitely not an idiot and know how to use this camera to maximise it's capability. Personally I really like the R8. Especially for the lack of IBIS and it's image quality. It never overheats (because of the way I shoot and because I live in Russia) and I don't really care about 1 card slot and small battery.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Glad you love it. I think living in Russia makes things a lot easier lol. That’s awesome though. Glad you are loving it because the image quality is awesome

[@vshvarts]

@@MichaelJohnsonProductions yea. And some things a lot harder, but it’s the different story

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Of course. I was talking about the camera. Im sorry to hear about everything you guys and gals are dealing with. I meant no harm with that comment. @@vshvarts

[@vshvarts]

@@MichaelJohnsonProductions no worries at all. I’ve got it the way you meant

[@Duffmedia]

Great video. Very informative. Great b-roll. Appreciate you sharing with such high detail!

[@kenduejones]

My next camera, great video bro new subscriber here keep it coming!

[@waterdragoncreation]

Awesome video and tips for how to use my R8, thank you MJP!

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Happy to help! The footage is outstanding

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Great content mate, just found your channel and subbed. I have the r8 and rarely have overheating issues if I film in 24fps. I also live in a warm environment on the Gold Coast of Australia

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Thank you for the sub. Because I shoot everything in 4k 60fps. Which I do a lot of action base content for the TV Shows I work for. It overheats pretty bad. But in cold weather it is fine. Im glad the camera is working out for you. Honestly the content is amazing when it is running and not shut down from over heating lol

[@thelittlechannelofcalm]

The Best advice given on the net.

[@35259edgarboudaher]

I did a shoot for 3 hours shooting indoors 3-5min reel clips at 4k/60 on the same gimbal setup. I did show higher temperature but pulled it off still. For long form video, fall back on 4k24/30 or FHD. 4k/60 is really pro level feature and there's not many photo cameras that can shoot it that all day. (R5C, lumix S5ii).

[@davebeck8973]

Very good Michael. I know what your choice is in favorite camera. What would be your second choice of another brand camera? You don't have to answer, if it would be a conflict of interest. Thanks for the good information!

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Well the Canon C70 is my camera of choice. I didnt speak highly of the Canon R8 at all in this video. I dont use any other cameras to have a second. I appreciate you leaving a comment :)

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

Honestly I use my r8 for non professional video and I’ve absolutely loved it I know if I push the camera more it’ll kinda break under pressure but for what Ive used it for it hasn’t failed me yet!

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

That’s amazing I’m glad you enjoy the camera. It does shoot very well

[@oskrglow]

Thanks for the video! Wich wireless micros do you recommend for the R8?

[@kunstfuhrer]

Thanks for your professional opinion

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Glad I could help

[@boniman]

Your video qulaity on youtube is awesome! Can you tell us how you encode and render settings for youtube?

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

That's not a bad idea. I may do that. Thanks

[@phuonghoan9699]

Thanks for video... i have a question, how can you charge camera with typeC cable when camera turn on?

[@MaxSiri]

Hello Michael,very good work 💪beautiful video...thanks!Top like 44👍

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Thank you for watching :) Means a lot

[@giveupbuddy]

Great video. New subscriber. I see that you use a gimbal but do you have a take on the digital stabilization for video? Also, have you tried any of the converters for EF lenses?

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

The digital stabilization is pretty good. I like it more than the ibis. But that’s because I use a gimbal most of the time. When I had the canon r I used the RF to EF adapter and it worked great with the camera. No limitations from what I seen. So I assume it works just as good with this camera. I haven’t tried it though because I went out and purchased all rf glass.

[@giveupbuddy]

Thanks!@@MichaelJohnsonProductions

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

Why do you use BT.209 vs cinima gambut in color space?

[@bhmstudio4395]

great video a question please I am a wedding videographer How many batteries do you recommend I take with this camera? Shooting only in FHD technology

[@rickartmaniacs5260]

So it can charge while running using the type c cable instead of using the dummy battery?? All the other reviews shows it turns off when type c is connected like how eosR does

[@MODESTYXO205]

Great content. If you were to buy a camera today, would you purchase an fx3, Canon R6 Mark 2, or Zv-e1 for vlog/podcast, doc content, or any other suggestions

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

If I were to buy something today I would purchase the Canon R5C. It would match my Canon C70 easily and wont over heat.

[@35259edgarboudaher]

The R5C fits your use case beautifully.

[@shuvashishroy6006]

Thanks much. Would you tell me how is the quality of the video straight out of camera without any color grading? I am mostly into photography and dont want to mess with color grading in resolve or anywhere for my occasional videos. Just full hd or 4k straught out of camera. It will be great to see a video on that comparing the footage straight out of camera vs clog graded. Thanks.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Great video idea. I may do that. Thank you

[@palmasolutions]

Can you charge the camera/batteries if you have a battery grip with 2 batteries inside? on the R8? I have a battery grip.

[@ranishubham-oq4zb]

Can we use fan in eos r8 for overheating

[@Smart-Alex]

Wouldn’t it make to put a little umbrella over it under intense sun? Great video.

[@jasperdcullen]

when I plug my R8 into an external power source such as power bank I get an error message saying "camera control is limited when used as UVC/UAC" please advise how to fix

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

I’m not technical support but I’ll see what I can do. I haven’t ran into this problem. What kind of lens are you using? Does this only happen when it is plugged into the camera? Also have you looked up what that means on canons website?

[@BuiltInception]

your external power source cant be a computer or with webcam usb mode turned on or it says this

[@henkkok9437]

I think that’s related to the usb-c setting. The camera can be set to be functioning as a webcam, im guessing changing that setting in the menus you might give some options.

[@qh_ent]

Maybe it’s there but I can’t find, but on my R8 when I hold the AF On button it’s spot autofocus ur there’s not option for servo autofocus. Do you know why?

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

What settings are you in?

[@qh_ent]

@@MichaelJohnsonProductions I’m in manual mode shooting 4k 60 or 1080p at 60 depending on what I’m shooting. I have eye tracking tinted on. I also don’t see the options to use the shutter button for servo either

[@1515hockeyman]

What gimbal do you use? I have an R8 and I will be getting paid for car videos

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

That's great news. I use the Ronin rs4 Pro. Before that I had a Ronin RS3

[@ivandj707]

The R8 looks like a camera that gives nice image quality, the only thing I noticed in a bunch of videos and reviews is that the autofocus (in video) is not so reliable. That's a deal breaker for me, as autofocus is very important to me and I can't always do manual focus (especially when working with a gimbal).

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Auto focus on this camera is great. Not sure who says that. It fantastic actually. But go with whatever you think is best.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

They must be using very old lenses. Only thing I can think of.

[@TimeTraveller969]

The R8 is a NOT a prosumer camera. This is for beginners who want to get into full frame photography, hobbyists. Should never be compared to professional cameras. Yet it does have some professionals features from the R3 and basically very similar to the R6 mk2. except it the R8 does not have IBIS or the shutter capabilities of the R6 mk2.. In some ways it's better to have IS on the lens. IBIS is not what it's cracked up to be. Other than that this video has some great tips in using it as B roll camera.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

Totally agree with this comment.

[@noranoskyle4417]

i have the canon c70 and r5c i will buy another camera soon. i do documentary and podcasts. money is not an issue. do you recommend the r8 or r6 mark ii?

[@nerdishfilms]

Wtf? My r8 cant charge with the usb port while the camera is on?! How can yours?

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

It can. You just have to have the correct cable and battery. I promise it will work. I use it all the time. :)

[@chrisrussellca]

Bring a umbrella and mount a USB fan to a rod, rig it.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

lol true

[@35259edgarboudaher]

Yeah ulanzi made a universal camera fan that has a 2 hours battery and can be usb powered as well

[@erklaervideo-agentur-operi]

Nice video. But it confirms, that the R8 is one of the worst cameras you can buy. As a professional you can rig it up. But the main goal for the R8 was, do give "us" a portable lightweight and small full frame camera. But you can't use it as a point and shoot camera with no IBIS and poor battery life. Let's take the Fuji X-S20. Has IBIS, has great battery life, I would say the same picture quality, is small and lightweight AND is even cheaper. Ah and has a better FLOG, the R8 doesn't even have the CLOG2. So I don't know who should buy that camera. If you need a studio camera for B-roll, then buy a used Lumix S5.

[@MichaelJohnsonProductions]

I don't know about the worst camera. But it is pretty bad. It is useable and shoots great footage but that overheating problem is a bad one. Most professional's that shoot video don't want IBIS. IBIS is honestly terrible for video. But I appreciate your comment you have a lot of valid points.

[@jcloiseau]

The main goal of the R8 is to be the cheapest Canon entry level full frame camera OR a lighter backup for r5 or r6ii. So let's start here: if you have your expectations wrong, you will be disappointed. I shot over 4k pics with R8 since may and never overheated even once. It's ergonomic are FAR FAR FAR superior to that of xs20 and most importantly it is a full frame not a aps-c. So a) you got your expectations mixed up, and b) you're comparing it to something that's not in the same category. But since you LOVE comparing it so much... R8 is 460g with battery and xs20 with its smaller sensor is 491g.... Also while we're at it, there is an ancient technology you might have heard of that's called a pocket. And in a pocket you can put what is commonly known as a second battery. I have 2 lp17 and the overall weight of all that is lower than r6ii or the xs20 and thus can shoot longer... Ibis is shit for video and ois in rf lenses is excellent. The fuji includes ibis because it needs to compensate for fuji customers love for their vintage old ass hipster lenses that don't have ois

[@erklaervideo-agentur-operi]

@@jcloiseau Ok, I see you are a troll that's why you try to insult all the Fujifilm users and me because I got my expactations wrong. I am not in the head of canon. But I think if you bring out a camera which is so small and lightweight, that your target audience are people who just want to have a daily companion which they can just pull out of their "pocket" and shoot. But for the R8 you need more or bigger pockets, for the OSS lens and the extra batteries. And sensor size doesn't make the pictures/videos better ;)

[@jcloiseau]

@@erklaervideo-agentur-operi being a troll is not pointing out that you have wrong expectations and that you compare systems that are on a different architecture and if you are too sensitive to take a cheeky jab a fuji users maybe you should revise your presence on the internet. You did not address any of the argument I made as to why your criticisms of the r8 are a little idiotic. You're not in the head of Canon alright, but you have the ability to read. Canon released that camera with quite a bit of press on who they considered it was good for. If you criticize a family van for not being able to do desert 4x4 off off road, that's not the manufacturer's problem. It is yours. Most reviewers got it right at first including here in this video: this is a b roll back up for a pro, or a lightweight second cam for a pro when they are on holidays and they want a lighter setup, or a beginner full frame. If you can't understand that there are tangible differences between sensor formats, that just tells me you don't have extended experience with both. I used a lot of nikon and Canon and Olympus both aps-c and FF and there are differences. Some are even highlighted in this very video. If you seek a small pocket camera get a sony a6700 and Def get a aps-c, all manufacturers make great ones nowadays. Also keep in mind that KZbin reviewers are VIDEOGRAPHERS first and Photographers second, that plays a heck lot on the balance including that of the present video. Bottom line: you are wrong saying it's one of the "worst" camera, it is a very good one and there are very few systems at that price point that can compete with the features it offers. The z5 is the only one that comes to mind.

[@cas818028]

Not a "Pro" by definition, but I have been shooting for about 5 years now. Started with Nikon, then Olympus, Sony, Canon. I shoot a ton of family events both video and stills. Along with my kids events. I also live in Las Vegas NV. With that said, my Sony 6400 was my go to Cam for the longest time. For its portability, and the quality I would get from it. However, in Las Vegas it would overheat all the time. There are tricks you can do to mitigate this. But it still happened. I have used the R8 in similar conditions filming and taking pics and never, not once, have I even gotten the temperature warning to turn on. I was even questioning the reviewers unit, I have heard of people getting bad units, and then just replacing them and never having a temp issue again. To me, family moments of my little children are even more precious than "client work". I will never get these moments back again. I wont just get "fired" and lose money or a client", I could lose a once in a lifetime shot. The R8 has NOT let me down in any capacity. Where is my sony has due to overheating. So I guess take that feedback for what its worth. Its effectively my primary cam that I grab and go and pretty much shoot everything with. Whenever I leave my house it goes with me.