5.0 out of 5 stars A great little 'budget' mirrorless camera kit for creators - but get a wider lens!

C.E. · 13 March 2024

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I'm an aspiring YouTuber and wish to post my photos and videos online, but don't want the hassle of using a smartphone. I've spent a lot of time watching reviews of mirrorless digital cameras on YouTube and the EOS R50 gets recommended time and time again, so I took the plunge and bought one!I got the R50 creators kit which comes with the R50 camera, a battery, charger with UK plug, an 18-45mm lens, 32GB SD card, a 'selfie stick' style handle/tripod with Bluetooth remote control, neck strap and a shotgun style microphone with a 3.5mm jack.The camera is very easy to use and intuitive. You can use the buttons on the back of the camera to access the settings or use the large touchscreen. The camera itself feels very small in my large hands, whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you. The Bluetooth remote control is easy to pair with the camera, although the zoom buttons don't seem to do anything.I've mostly only taken photos in auto mode so far, but I am very impressed with the results, I can only imagine the lovely images I can take if I knew what I was doing with ISOs, shutter speeds and apertures!One thing I should mention is that as this is a cropped sensor camera, the images and videos you take with the provided lens seem very 'zoomed in', this bothered me, so I bought an extra lens, a Canon RF-S 10-18mm lens which is much better for what I need, recording my electronics workbench. If I want to get close-ups I can simply reattach the 18-45mm lens.I recommend setting your camera in the video menu to NTSC, that way you have access to the lovely 60fps video in Full HD (1080p) if that's your thing, this camera also records 4K at 30fps. There are lots of options to set your image and video quality and format.The camera has USB-C and micro HDMI out, so you can use this camera as a webcam using software such as OBS. It also has a microphone jack, but no headphone jack. The camera has in-built microphone and speaker so you can replay videos and hear the audio.The camera has WiFi connectivity, although I haven't tried it, I use the SD Card to transfer images to my PC.My recommendations for anyone thinking of getting this camera:- Get a 10-18mm lens if you're going to vlog or record your face or desk- Get an extra battery or two!- Get a decent, large SD Card such as a SanDisk that is rated for fast file write speeds for video- Get a better microphone, eg the Rode Wireless GO II and a lavalier microphone- Get a dummy battery and PSU if you're planning on using the camera for long periods of time in one place- Get a tripod, such as the Bolo Basics onePros:- A great little camera, cute size, but well-built- All the settings (ISO, aperture, etc) you'd expect on a pro camera- Great photos and video- Record up to 1hr of video per clip- 4K video at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps and even a 120fps mode for slow-mo videos- HDMI and USB-C ports- Comes with everything to start vlogging and making content for YouTube, Instagram & TikTok- Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivityCons:- Cropped sensor camera- Kit lens makes image 'zoomed in'- Sometimes overheats when recording 4K video for long periods of time- Audio quality on internal and supplied kit mic isn't great

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera

J.B. · 24 May 2025

Great camera, just make sure you get the dummies guide that is available, as quite complicated for begginers

5.0 out of 5 stars Super quality

J. · 10 August 2023

When I purchased this camera I was a bit sceptical, having read some of the reviews, and given that it had not been on the general market for any length of time. At the end of the day, you have to really decide what you yourself are looking for from a camera. The immediate thing to note about this mirrorless system is that it is so much lighter than a DSLR camera. It is also, by comparison, smaller, but not to the point of being detrimental to its overall practicality and use. Being a Canon, quality comes as ‘standard’. The image through the viewfinder is amazingly sharp and clear. Being an outfit, by and large, having a 55-210mm lens you will effectively have all bases covered. Some reviews state that being mirrorless, the battery life is somewhat compromised. To be honest, I have not found this to be the case, but then I guess that much depends on the overall usage by the individual. Overall, this ‘kit’ is, I consider, to be extremely good value for what is after all, a considered purchase.

1.0 out of 5 stars Grey import !

P. · 30 May 2025

Item delivered was a grey import clearly marked Canon Kenya with a sticker over the warranty details on the box, I spoke to Canon UK who tell me that they will not honour the warranty! Bolo UK are charging the full price for this.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent image quality just a little on the small size

s.m.c. · 23 April 2024

Had been looking for a mirrorless camera for a while and I favour canon EOS as my brand ..after a bit of research I plumped for the R50, there had been a price drop so it fell into my range. Very good value for money packed with features however you will need to factor in the expense of buying an adapter for your EF lens, that said image quality and sharpness is impressive as is the frame rate compared to my eos 700d I do a lot of sports photography.. if it has a down side it’s size its a small camera ideal for vlogging but I find I’m accidentally hitting buttons on the bottom right of the camera and a there’s a lack of a battery grip available on the market probably due to were the SD card is situated. So that’s why I’ve given it 4 out 5 not full marks

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product

M.S.D. · 26 November 2024

It arrived yesterday and I am already fascinated. It is very light weighted because the camera is almost just plastic. The sharpness and colors are amazing, and the autofocus is fantastic. With the camera's Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, you can easily send photos to your phone.

3.0 out of 5 stars Feels a little underwhelming for an EOS.

M.C. · 18 December 2024

The only issue with buying things remotely is the absence of the feel in the hand.I have a couple of EOS cameras already, but none are capable of 4K video and I want a new camera to improve my content on YouTube, so I decided on this body as I planned to use my existing Canon lenses.Unfortunately, I did not read the spec of the camera properly as it seems the lens mount is a different format to other EOS cameras and my EF format lenses do not fit.The camera is pretty small, about 1/3rd smaller than my EOS 50D and does feel a lot more plasticky in the hand, my other cameras have a metal body and I think this one must be all plastic as it weighs next to nothing in comparison to my other DSLRs.I cannot comment on it's performance as I never actually used it, I only held it in my hand for a few moments until I realised the lenses don't fit and it was carefully packed away and returned, much to my disappointment.I would have to buy the EOS 90D to use my lenses, as it would appear that none of the mirrorless EOS cameras will host the EF-S lenses. You can buy an adaptor but that will push your focal length out by some margin and on a cropped sensor this may just be too much for some.

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon Camera

A.C. · 13 April 2025

Lighter than the previous models. Smaller but some concerns over button positions.