Hi folks, former M4/3 user here :)

I'm seeking for a new camera, both fine for stills and cinematic videos. I think m43 is now in decay, so I consider APS-C (I also considered FF, but it's way out of my budget).

I like modern Canon lineup despite of its bulk-iness compared to other mirrorless cameras. As any m43 user I'm pretty spoiled with IBIS, so in that case R7 would be the best suitable option for me, considering my several manual lenses (and will to make short cinematic films either).

However, price of R7 (even used or slightly used) in my region is х1.8/х2.0 more than R10/R50. Is it worth of money, considering periodical shooting stills/video with manual lens?

Is the quality of footage/stills coming from R7 even x1.5 better than R10/R50? Or I should spend this money on RF lenses, which I could use in future after upgrade to an FF R-series camera?

P.S. Is there any video assists on R10/R50 such as zebras and focus peaking? And is HDR PQ, coming out from these models, any suitable for post-grading in Davinci/Premiere?

Hey everyone, total camera newbie here! I’m ready to buy my first serious camera, and I’m torn between a few Canon options. I know some are more advanced and technically “better,” but I’m not sure if it’s worth paying for more features as a complete beginner, or if the cheaper option will still give me plenty of room to grow.

Here are my options & budgets (all approximate final prices I’ve seen):

• Canon EOS R50 + RF-S 18-45 + RF 75-300 (Black) → 650 €

• Canon EOS R10 Kit + RF-S 18-150 mm → 990 € (heard it’s been as low as 850 € in the past)

• Canon EOS R7 Kit 18-150 mm → 1190 €

Budget:
I’m comfortable spending up to 1200 €, but if a cheaper option is clearly better for my use case, I would happily go with that.

Required / Desired Features:
• Decent image quality for travel, landscapes, portraits
• Good autofocus for everyday use
• Video capability would be nice (but not my main focus)

Intended Use:
• Travel photography
• Landscapes and nature
• Portraits & street photography
• Occasional wild animals
• Some casual video (not a priority)

Experience Level:
• Zero

Specific questions I have:

1. As a complete beginner, is it worth spending the extra money on the R10 or R7 now, or is the R50 a better starting point?

2. Will I feel limited after a short time with the cheaper R50 kit?

3. Does the R7’s IBIS and overall performance justify the price at this stage?

4. Is the 18-150 mm lens worth it over the 18-45 mm + 75-300 mm setup if I want flexibility without swapping lenses constantly?

5. Any recommendation based on long-term growth potential vs beginner friendliness?

Appreciate any real user experience or comparisons you can share! Thanks 😊

I’ve been reading other posts along the same lines but I haven’t seen any that would match my own situation.

I am a complete beginner, I’ve owned point and shoots but I’d like to start getting into photography as a hobby. Maybe take nice photos of friends/family and sceneries like nature. I like the dreamy, green landscape portrait photos of people so I’d like a camera that would help me focus more on portrait.

I’ve been reading on lenses too and I think I would want to buy a 35mm lens if that makes a difference. I would love input on lenses though if someone doesn’t think a 35 would be good for the portraits I want to take. I’m ok with the background becoming fuzzy/distorted which my research has been saying the 35 does.

I have smaller hands and I’ve read the R10 is bigger/heavier. The price difference isn’t really an issue, but if the R50 would suit my needs better for the cheaper price then no complaints.

I want to use manual mostly, and I heard the R10 is more suited for manual.

I guess my overall question is for my situation is it worth it to deal with/buy the R10, or would I get overwhelmed/shouldn’t even bother with the R10 since my desired photography wouldn’t suit it.

last question: is canon’s refurbished cameras trustworthy?

Thank you in advance i know this was long!

Hi! I put out a post a while back about upgrading my camera. I was originally looking at DSLRs, but I was convinced to look into mirrorless and have decided to go that route.

I’m between the R50 and the R10. I like the R50 because of its price and simplicity, but don’t know if the R10 has more value and if it’s better for what I need.

What exactly are the differences between these cameras? Is the R10 worth the few extra hundred? Or will the R50 be more than capable for what I need?

(A little about me and my photography needs: I’m a college journalism student who has gotten into photography because of that. A lot of what I’m doing would be based on that, but I am also working as a photographer/videographer for my campus recreation center. So lots of street, event, and sport photography. I also want something that is good (doesn’t need to be great) at portraits and wildlife.

Upgrading from a Canon EOS Rebel SL1. My lenses are the 18-55 kit, a 50mm f/1.8, and a EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6. I will be getting an adapter to save money on lenses.)

I appreciate the advice. Thanks!

Hey all. As the title says, I’m looking to get into the mirrorless world of lenses. Based on research, I have come to find that these are the best for my price range and quality. I mainly shoot sports, but I want to get into portrait photography more. I am trying not to spend much more than $1000, and understand that I will have to wait on lenses (will be getting an rf-ef adapter). I was looking for opinions on these, is the deal for R100 worth it or should I look at R10/ R50? Do you have any other recommendations? I currently have an EOS Rebel T7 if that helps.

I want to buy a lightweight camera for travel to complement my heavy 6D Mark II. The new camera should be as small and light as possible.

I know I'll be using the Sigma RF-S 18-50mm f/2.8 and Sigma RF-S 56mm f/1.4 lenses.

I had previously considered the Sony A6400 and A6600, but after trying them in a store, I found they felt very uncomfortable in my hand.

Right now, I'm choosing between:

• Canon R50 (375 g)

• Canon R10 (426 g)

Main differences:

• The R50 is cheaper, lighter, and slightly smaller.

• The R10 has a better grip, a better shutter mechanism, and better buttons.

My shooting style is:

• mostly in AV mode,

• using a dial to set the aperture

• having quick access to ISO adjustments.

Both cameras offer that, so in theory, the R50 meets my needs.

Questions:

• Is there anything I might be missing that would make the R50 a worse choice than the R10? The R50 is only 51 g lighter than the R10.

• Is there anyone here who owns both cameras and can comment on how much larger and heavier the R10 really feels compared to the R50?

I’m looking to get my first mirrorless camera and I’m choosing between the R10 and R50. My budget is a total of $1,100. I’ve found both of these used on MPB, R10 for about 800 and R50 for about 6-700. I’m coming from a T7 right now. What should I get?

For context: I currently shoot on the Rebel T7 and I have been taking my photography a lot more seriously since I bought it 3 years ago. I am looking to upgrade to a mirrorless, and I am struggling to decide which route to go.

I am currently leaning strongly towards a refurbished R7, but I wanted to get advice/thoughts on the following considerations.

My considerations:

-I shot a variety of different things, but mainly focus on portraits/headshots

-I want to be able to take my camera with me when I travel and want something convenient that won't bog me down with weight and size (thus the R50, and hesitation with getting the R7)

-I eventually want to work towards the R6ii (or iii since that's coming soon), but want to prioritize getting better lenses before I get that body

-I work in theater, and am curious about advantages/disadvantages in shooting in low light (I know all struggle compared to say R8 or R6), but would love to know personal experiences with these bodies

-I want something versatile that is solid for a lot of different applications, that will keep up if/when my career evolves

TYIA for advice!

Hi, never posted in here before so I hope I get this right. I currently have the following gear:

1100D EFS 18-55mm EFS 55-250mm Canon 50mm

My usage is family portraits, wildlife/landscapes when on walks, some sports active shots with the kids.

I’ve got the itch to upgrade to something more modern and improved. My budget is £1000-£1500 immediately and then happy to be spending £400-£800 every couple of years to add lenses.

Just looking for advice really, will I notice the upgrade? Out of the R50, R100, R7 or another which might be the best to get?

There is an R50 bundle that comes with an 18-45mm and a 100-400mm for £1384 but are these lens any good? Sorry for all the questions but haven’t bought in years.

Hi everyone! I know that this question pops up a LOT, and trust me, I've read through a ton of the posts. None of the posts I found seem to include the same use case that I'm looking for, though - so I figured I would ask here! I should note that I'm coming from a T2 so I feel ANYTHING will be an upgrade. The kits I am looking at, for the most part, come with a 18-150mm lens. I will link them!

T7 Kit: https://www.target.com/p/canon-eos-rebel-t7-ef18-55mm-ef-75-300mm-double-zoom-kit/-/A-54460467

R7 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r7-mirrorless-camera-with-rf-s-18-150mm-f-3-5-6-3-is-stm-lens-black/6508508.p?skuId=6508508

R8 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r8-4k-video-mirrorless-camera-with-rf-24-50mm-f-4-5-6-3-is-stm-lens-black/6535116.p?skuId=6535116

R10 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r10-mirrorless-camera-with-rf-s-18-150mm-f-3-5-6-3-is-stm-lens-black/6508512.p?skuId=6508512

R50 - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r50-4k-video-mirrorless-camera-with-rf-s-18-45mm-f-4-5-6-3-is-stm-lens-black/6535114.p?skuId=6535114

As far as budget, I'd like to keep the whole thing under 2k, but if there's a suggestion that's like *YOU NEED THIS* I can always save up.

I know a lot of it is the lens, so I was considering getting https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-rf100-400mm-f5-6-i-is-usm-telephoto-zoom-lens-for-eos-r-series-cameras-black/6480917.p?skuId=6480917 for the lens eventually, if that helps (or if there's a better suggestion)!

Basically I am looking to do NO video. I do not care about video AT ALL. My top things I want to photograph are:

1. Astrophotography

2. Pets

3. Landscape

4. Flowers and Nature

No sports, nothing really fast moving. I don't think I'll really be wanting to shoot in downpour (so the R7 weatherproofing isn't really needed). I'm also not a professional, this is just for fun.

Thank you so much and I'm sorry, I know this question gets asked a lot! From what I've gathered from posts, R10 seems to be sufficient over the R7. R50 doesn't have as many manual options so perhaps that one is out from the get-go. I've seen some decent things about the T7 strangely enough, but I know that's not mirrorless.

I'm also open to other options too! I've seen a bit about the R8 but I've also read a lot about the full frame not being necessary!

Sorry for the long post, and again, thank you! I know this comes up a lot!

I’ve never done photography before, but I wanted to start as a possible hobby. So I’m a complete beginner. I just want to be able to take crisp photos better than my iPhone 12 Pro. Mainly my photos will be for my instagram posts/social media where it’s photo dumps like a fit pic, food, cool backgrounds I find, activities, etc. I would prefer something that works good in low light as well as I’m usually out during the night. I’d also prefer something with decent auto focus since i don’t understand how manual focusing works. My max budget is $750 as I found options for each of these cams refurbished under that price point. Preferably if I don’t need to spend all th $750, I’d rather not have to, so keep that in mind. So what are your thoughts? Also also, does canon have features where you can create presets locally through the camera itself?

Hi everyone, I am a beginner to photography and know little to nothing so far. I have never bought a camera, though im planning to pick one up soon. (I will mainly be doing automotive photography, but i will also be doing other things.) I have heard the R50 with the 18 - 45mm kit lens isn't that good, which is why im considering either the r50 with the "twin lens kit" which comes with the 18 - 45mm and the 18 - 150mm, or the R10 with JUST the 18 - 150mm kit lens. (both in my country are 1500, or 977 USD.)

Let me know if i should get one of the two, or if i should consider other options.

Note: any advice is appreciated, such as tips for photography, any other gear needed, the positives and negatives of both the cameras listed, how big my SD card is recommended to be, etc.

After using my DSLR for many years, I've saved up enough to upgrade to a mirrorless camera. My budget is under $1,000, and I’m hoping to find a body that comes with a telephoto kit lens or something similar. After some research, I've narrowed it down to three options: the Canon R100, R50, and R10. I’m leaning towards either the R50 or R10 but am unsure which offers the best value for the price. I primarily shoot sports photography, so having a good telephoto lens is important to me. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

The R50 is lauded for its beginner friendliness, and I (as a beginner) see some value in the different modes and themes that can be used. I know the R10 is the same sensor etc but in a more capable body with controls etc, but is it missing any of the other software features of the R50?

Greetings, I have been looking at the chart and it seems that the R50, R10 and R7 have no noticeable difference in dynamic range.

https://photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Canon%20EOS%20R10,Canon%20EOS%20R50,Canon%20EOS%20R7

Even though the price difference is quite huge, R50 with kit lens 900$ CAD and R7 body only 2000$ CAD.

I was wondering if I am not reading the chart properly?
If we take for example at ISO 800, R50 is 7.67 and R7 is 7.95. Is this a big jump?

Cheers!

I've been wondering if i should get the 7Dmkii or an M series, but i think im going to go for a R series camera.

I am a planespotter and i'm dipping my toes into the world of wildlife photography. I also have 2 EF-S 18-55mm (one is an IS II with broken af and the other is an IS STM with working af) and a 55-250mm. So, should I upgrade to the R50 or the R10 or any other mirrorless? In the future i might buy a RF lens but for now im just going to be using my EF lenses with an adapter.

Thanks :D

EDIT: i sadly do not have enough money to cover any mirrorless so i think i will go for the 7DII. Will be thinking of the "r10 vs r50" in the future so i will eventually get a mirrorless.

I want to buy a mirrorless body since the size and weight of my 80D is a nuisance when traveling.

The main contenders seem to be the R50 or the R10. I lean a bit towards the R10 for the extra controls and the bundle that comes with the 18-150mm lens. The advantages of the R50 seem to be a slightly lower price and slightly less weight, but those don't seem significant enough. Is this a fair assessment?

Are there any other bodies worth considering? The full frame ones are a little tempting, but once paired with a solid zoom I think I'd lose the weight savings which is my whole goal here. The R7 also seems prohibitively heavy.

Second, it seems like the 18-150mm RF lens is the clear winner for a single do-it-all travel lens -- mainly for range of focal lengths, not necessarily image quality. Is this accurate, or am I overlooking another lens that may be more appropriate? I still have my EF / EF-S lenses that I could adapt when I need higher image quality.

EDIT: I went with the recommendations here and got the M6II. I haven't yet had a trip to test it out on, but the small size is great, definitely what I was going for.