Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with 18-45mm and 55-210mm Lenses (Black)
Model: 5811C022
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Viewfinder
Magnification | Approx. 96x |
Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.39" |
Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Eye Point | 22 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Video Capture
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MPEG-4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
Still Image Capture
Image File Format | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Monitor
Size | 3" |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Resolution | 1,062,000 Dot |
Interface
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 Control |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Imaging
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Image Stabilization | None |
Crop Factor | 1.6x |
Sensor Type | 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
General
Battery Type | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7" / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm |
Weight | 13.2 oz / 375 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 11.6 oz / 328 g (Body Only) |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 4503 Video Phase Detection: 3713 |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Flash
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | eTTL |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Exposure Control
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo/Video 100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200) |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/8000 Up to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds |
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw) |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% (Recommended) |
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The EOS R50 is an ultra-compact mirrorless camera with good photo quality and an impressive autofocus system. Its 4K video quality is decent, though it gets distorted easily if you pan the camera, and you can't take a lot of shots in a row.
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Everyday shooting, wildlife photography, and high-quality video capture.
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Those seeking to expand their lens options. People with large hands. Action photographers.
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The Canon EOS R50 will delight anyone looking for a compact and affordable camera with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. It’s small but comfortable in your hands, packs excellent photo and video quality with decent autofocus, a flip screen, viewfinder, a mic input, fast albeit short bursts,...
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Canon’s entry-level mirrorless camera offers a seriously impressive list of specs, considering its roughly $800 price tag. And that includes the standard 18-45mm kit lens. The 24.2-megapixel resolution is tried-and-true as it was the standard for several years before resolutions started to shoot up.
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Comes in well-under $1,000, even with a lens, Uses Canon’s current lens mount, for which it’s always releasing new glass, Super-fast shooting up to 15 fps with electronic shutter, Advanced A+ Assist provides useful help for shooting in tough situations, Excellent AF, Small and light
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Very basic weather sealing, May feel too small for some, especially when paired with a large lens
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Also announcing additions of the new RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 is STM and RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 is STM lenses.
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While our Canon EOS R50 review is still underway, it boasts an impressive set of features in an incredibly small body, with a very reasonable price tag. It looks like it could be primed to reset the entire market for what’s expected in an entry-level camera.
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The Canon EOS R50 is great for travel photography. It's a very lightweight and portable camera that's easy to travel with and take on the go. It also has simple controls and plenty of auto-shooting modes, making it a great choice for beginners or those upgrading from their smartphones.
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Simple controls and accessible auto shooting modes., Lightweight and portable., Good image quality., Great, simple autofocus system.
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Battery life is good but not great.
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Canon is promoting the EOS R50 as a traveller’s camera and ‘the perfect gateway into the EOS R range for content creators looking to step up from their smartphone and refine their style, in both stills and video, using a dedicated camera’.
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If you’re looking for a camera to use as a stepping stone for improving your photography, this compact little camera from Canon could be just the ticket. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as many other models, but it would be great for raising your game from phone photography.
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Light, compact and great for travel, Affordable, Great image quality in good conditions
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No IBIS, Underwhelming low-light performance, Very limited in terms of specs and features
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Have you ever wanted to take your filmmaking skills to the next level? Do you want to start exploring the creative possibilities that mirrorless cameras offer? Well, look no further! In this video, we’ll be reviewing the Canon EOS R50.
The R50 is Canon's answer for a replacement to M50 Mark II, don't kid yourself otherwise. 1. Has the updated R10 sensor; 4K full readout capable, RAW noise reduction improves ISO performance despite being the "same" 24MP APS-C sensor of the past, improved ADC results in higher Dynamic range, and...
Updated my camra as old one was 12yrs old. Took it to a 1st bday party and having so many children and they dont like sit still, using features in this camra gave me briallant photos.Then took on holidays to the great ocean road and taking landscape and nature photos absolutely brillant.
If you’re a blogger and want to up your game, then this is the camera for you.Take pro quality 24.2MP images and video in 4K,With its built in microphone, swivel touch screen, mirror less function and instant upload, creating content has never been so easy.
Incredible bit of kit. Its small light weight ans fits nicely in my hands. It has a easy to use user guide for every setting. Light weight so carrying it on an all day shoot is a doodle.
This lightweight bridge camera is fantastic for someone starting out. It comes with a removable lens making it ready to use.It comes with a variety of settings and has a basic description of each function on the camera to help get you started.
Did so much research into the camera before buying and I can say everything was like I saw before purchasing.If I had one con with this camera is the overheating some times it can be a major issues when doing long form recording
This is a great little camera. It would be perfect for street photography or as a travel camera for general landscape travel photography as its light weight and compact in size. It is also great as an introduction to cameras with interchangeable lens as it’s a step up from a standard compact camera...
EOS R50 mirrorless camera is much smaller and lighter than my dslr camera. It's packed with loads of features and great for beginners either in auto or manual mode.The easy to use touchscreen allows you to change settings such as sutter speed,iso, etc, in manuel mode and swip between photo's to...
When opening the camera box, I was surprised how compact and lightweight the camera is. My previous cameras have all been heavy and bulky, so was impressed by the compact size and weight- perfect for travelling with! The camera comes with the battery, charger and neck strap.
Camera takes beautiful pics, perfect size for travel!!! I also purchased an adapter to use the ef-s lens. I absolutely love it.
- 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC X Image Processor
- UHD 4K 30p Video Recording
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 Points
- 2.36m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
- 15 fps Electronic Shutter
- Multi-Function Shoe, UVC Livestreaming
- RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens
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- Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
- Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)