{"id":28712,"date":"2023-07-02T07:26:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T14:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.podfeet.com\/blog\/?p=28712"},"modified":"2023-07-02T10:58:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T17:58:10","slug":"canon-m50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.podfeet.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/canon-m50\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon EOS M50 Camera – by Steven Goetz"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Canon EOS M50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/a>Allison likes to start with the problem to be solved. I was looking for a smaller, lighter camera for my trip to Walt Disney World in the summer. The camera I replaced was a Canon EOS 80D. It has a 24.2 megapixels APS-C size sensor and uses an EF mount. As far as image quality, features, and price it fit my needs well. It\u2019s one big drawback? Its size and weight. It\u2019s a full-size DSLR big boy camera. It weighs 730 grams.<\/p>\n

So I started to consider the alternatives. Mirrorless was the way to go for a smaller body, and it\u2019s also the future as far as big boy cameras go with most major manufacturers announcing they weren\u2019t spending R&D money on DSLR cameras anymore.<\/p>\n

Sony, Canon, Olympus, and Fuji all make great options. I know Allison has enjoyed her Olympus cameras, and I\u2019ve read a lot of good things about the Fuji cameras. \u2028\u2028I have collected 3 or 4 Canon EF lenses, so it made sense to stay in the Canon family.<\/p>\n

Currently, Canon has two lines of mirrorless cameras. The M-series cameras and the R-Series cameras. The M-series was Canon\u2019s first stab at mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized sensors. They are mostly aimed at amateurs and vloggers. They are significantly cheaper than even the entry-level R-series cameras and have been around for a few years longer and have had very few new innovations.\u2028\u2028I chose the Canon EOS M50<\/a> to replace my big boy camera. It has the same sensor as my 80D but with more pixels dedicated to autofocus. Its images are 24.1 megapixels.<\/p>\n

It also boasts the Digic 8 processor, whereas my old camera had the Digic 6. This should improve image quality by reducing noise and enabling better autofocus features.<\/p>\n

The M50 weighs 387 grams and has a significantly smaller body. It has an amazing autofocus system with eye detection that covers 88% of the frame. Its viewfinder is OLED with 2.4 million pixels and performs really well with little lag.\u2028\u2028There are a couple of negatives. Its small size and weight mean it\u2019s got a smaller battery. It\u2019s rated for only 235 shots on a full battery, while my 80D was rated for 960 shots. So a second battery is a must.<\/p>\n

The smaller size also left less room for knobs and external controls. It\u2019s only got one rotary control for controlling Shutter Speed or Aperture depending on the mode. This means when using it in full manual mode the one dial controls both adjustments via a toggle. This could be a big problem for anyone who uses Manual mode a lot. I mostly shoot in Aperture Priority, so this wasn\u2019t a large concern for me.<\/p>\n

The M50 has the EF-M mount. I purchased an inexpensive adapter that will allow me to use my old EF lenses with this new camera.
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Canon EOS M50 with Commlite EF M to EF adapter and Canon 17 55mm lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2028I\u2019ve been very happy with this new camera, and expect its smaller size, mix of more modern features, and great image quality will help me make great photos while on my vacation.<\/p>\n

You can purchase a new Canon EOS M50 Mk II for $599<\/a>. \u2028\u2028<\/p>\n

Thank you for listening to my review of the Canon EOS M50. You can find me on Mastodon at @oversteer@mastodon.social<\/a>. \u2028\u2028<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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