Compact Camera Body Option(s)

tri_photo

tri_photo

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Hey everyone.

I've been shooting with a Canon 6D and a Rebel T6i for years now, both photo and video. I've always been happy with them, and have been able to produce some good images and videos over the years.

This past year or so, I began to shift my focus more MTB photo and video, and I'm looking to get a camera body that is more compact, and that is compatible with the Canon glass that I already own (with or without an adapter)

The M50 Mk II really has caught my eye. It looks like the lowlight performance, from what I have watched, is impressive. The price tag is reasonable as well. I know that it has a cropped sensor, and to my understanding, that is an advantage overall if you're looking to have a little extra zoom on top of whatever said lens maxes out at, correct? I guess that is something simple, yet also an aspect I haven't paid close attention to. Lol.

Has anybody used this camera? What're your thoughts on this option, or other options you enjoy?

Any suggestions are appreciated, and they do not have to be mirrorless ideas.

Thanks!
 
I would stay away from the m50. It’s a weird lens mount (Ef-m) from the early days of mirrorless cameras that is probably going to go away since canon has since developed a new mirrorless (r) mount rather than one based on their autofocus slr lens mounts.

I would look at one of their r mount cameras with an adapter for your existing glass.

**This post was edited on Feb 9th 2023 at 12:48:32am
 
14508436:84west said:
I would stay away from the m50. It’s a weird lens mount (Ef-m) from the early days of mirrorless cameras that is probably going to go away since canon has since developed a new mirrorless (r) mount rather than one based on their autofocus slr lens mounts.

I would look at one of their r mount cameras with an adapter for your existing glass.

**This post was edited on Feb 9th 2023 at 12:48:32am
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Does your sentiment also apply to the M50 Mk II?
 
Sony A7IV can shoot incredible video with SLog, if you know what you're doing with it. I think it's 24MP photos. I believe there's an adapter that can AF with canon glass. It's a nice little camera, and there's a lot out there you can use to make it a pretty functional and compact video rig if you want to go all out with that.
 
If its goal is for the outdoors then durability will be the key factor here. Id this is the case, I would get an r7 if you want video and photos. The smaller sensor will reduce the load on the batteries and reduce the slight risk of heating. Biggest thing to consider with any mirrorless camera is that you will need more and more batteries to fulfill a similar load to when you were on a dslr. They drain fast due to the evf and viewing screen on mirrorless. Canon mirrorless bodies are also built to withstand the elements quite well. Just be sure to pair it with a weather resistant lens to seal the construction. If you are utilizing older ef lenses you will need the EF to R adapter. My suggestion would be to find an open box or canon refurbished one as its kind of hard to screw up an adapter of all parts and canon refurbished products are very nice. The APSC sensor will also help for more telephoto and action shots however its worth mentioning on whether or not you liked the 6d or the t6i more. If you want full frame, get the eos r6ii and if you dont mind sensor space, then the r7 would be nice. Canon mirrorless from my observations hold up the best in the elements at the moment. Sonys dont fare too well nearby water due to there full metal exterior body and both sony and nikon can be a pain with switching lenses. Not the switching part but the factor that both affordable models lack a protection for the sensor from small particulates while the canon cameras accross the board have the shutter close when turned off covering/protecting the sensor. Not saying im a canon fanboy or anything like that...sony and nikon have greate bsi sensors on some pro cameras, but can really works for overall durability in the elements. Hope you find something good!

**This post was edited on Feb 14th 2023 at 2:07:38pm
 
Canon is now selling an r50 which looks to be an r mount version of the cameras you were looking at. I would suggest looking at the r7/r6/r5 over that camera but I don’t know enough about the r cameras to really suggest anything.

What lenses you have would be very helpful in making a recommendation. If you have a lot of money in glass I would stick with canon. Sony is also an option since there are good lens mount adapters. If you don’t really care about keeping your glass i really like the fuji x line as compact cameras.when I just want to carry one thing I have a fuji x100 which is amazing but definitely limited and stills focused (although the video is not bad at all)
 
14512016:84west said:
Canon is now selling an r50 which looks to be an r mount version of the cameras you were looking at. I would suggest looking at the r7/r6/r5 over that camera but I don’t know enough about the r cameras to really suggest anything.

What lenses you have would be very helpful in making a recommendation. If you have a lot of money in glass I would stick with canon. Sony is also an option since there are good lens mount adapters. If you don’t really care about keeping your glass i really like the fuji x line as compact cameras.when I just want to carry one thing I have a fuji x100 which is amazing but definitely limited and stills focused (although the video is not bad at all)
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Yeah, I have a nice EF 24-105 f/4 IS lens and then some other 40mm and 50mm lenses.
 
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