Looks like there are many happy snappers with this camera.... might have to invest.
May 11, 2018 04:53 | #16 Looks like there are many happy snappers with this camera.... might have to invest.
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renodcc Member More info Post edited over 2 years ago by renodcc. | My observation, the face has to be relatively close to the camera for the eye AF to engage.
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May 12, 2018 06:18 | #19 With the many features of this camera and the performance, why is it classified as the entry level camera and 2nd to that of the M5?
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May 18, 2018 12:17 | #20 It has less control buttons thsn the M5 _______________
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May 21, 2018 11:47 | #21 omer wrote in post #18627945 ![]() It has less control buttons thsn the M5
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dave_bass5 Goldmember ![]() 4,303 posts Gallery: 34 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 199 Joined Apr 2005 Location: London, centre of the universe More info Post edited over 2 years ago by dave_bass5. | May 21, 2018 15:49 | #22 WA Tiger wrote in post #18629694 ![]() Not a concern then. Not unless you want more dials. Dave.
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therobveiller Member More info Post edited over 2 years ago by therobveiller. | May 24, 2018 02:01 | #23 Can anyone who owns this camera tell me two things that aren't apparent in the rather dumbed-down user manual please.
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May 24, 2018 08:47 | #24 therobveiller wrote in post #18631532 ![]() Can anyone who owns this camera tell me two things that aren't apparent in the rather dumbed-down user manual please. 1) Can you configure the * button on the back to be used as "back-button focus" as per other Canon cameras ? It appears to be only an AE/FE lock button and there is no mention of using it to lock focus (i.e. be a back-button focus mechanism). 2) Can you set a minimum auto shutter speed for use when you're in Av mode as you can on the 80D ? It's in the ISO speed settings on the 80D, and I would love an equivalent on the M50 (or any M for that matter). Dave, you have the 80D so know what function I mean... Thanks in advance Rob Just got this camera as a backup to my 5div. To answer your questions : no and no. By the way, not even 6d (original) allows you to assign minimum shutter speed for AutoISO, and surely not M50 or SL2.
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dave_bass5 Goldmember ![]() 4,303 posts Gallery: 34 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 199 Joined Apr 2005 Location: London, centre of the universe More info Post edited over 2 years ago by dave_bass5. | May 24, 2018 09:02 | #25 therobveiller wrote in post #18631532 ![]() Can anyone who owns this camera tell me two things that aren't apparent in the rather dumbed-down user manual please. 1) Can you configure the * button on the back to be used as "back-button focus" as per other Canon cameras ? It appears to be only an AE/FE lock button and there is no mention of using it to lock focus (i.e. be a back-button focus mechanism). 2) Can you set a minimum auto shutter speed for use when you're in Av mode as you can on the 80D ? It's in the ISO speed settings on the 80D, and I would love an equivalent on the M50 (or any M for that matter). Dave, you have the 80D so know what function I mean... Thanks in advance Rob 1. Yes, but it also assigns Metering as well. A work around is to use AI Servo and set the * button to AF OFF. That works in reverse but might be useful. Dave.
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peahrens Hatchling 2 posts Joined May 2018 More info Post edited over 2 years ago by peahrens. (2 edits in all) | I stumbled across this forum. I've had a G12 for about 8 years and banged it up a bit, plus wanted several new features such as video auto focus.
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May 24, 2018 10:33 | #27 I received this camera yesterday with 11-22mm lens and had an evening to spend with it. 22mm pancake and backordered Canon EF adapter (only $50 when bundled) are on the way. Build quality is surprisingly solid, made in Japan! (even camera cap) and a significant step up from lower grade plasticky SL2. DPAF is quite an improvement over 5div. I don’t miss custom mode C1/C2 because M50 remembers last setting for each mode. E.g., I only use M mode for video so my settings are stored. Same goes for video mode on the dial which is the only way to shoot 4k - settings are stored.
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May 24, 2018 10:34 | #28 dave_bass5 wrote in post #18631672 ![]() 1. Yes, but it also assigns Metering as well. A work around is to use AI Servo and set the * button to AF OFF. That works in reverse but might be useful. 2. No, and its a shame its not more like the 80D in this respect, although ive not personally found this to be a big deal yet. Thanks for that Dave. I agree #2 isn't a deal breaker, but I have found it very useful at times on my 80D when I don't want to shift to shutter priority mode. As for #1, I think I'll use my current M "classic" workaround of keeping the shutter half pressed after it has focused where I want it to, and then recompose.
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dave_bass5 Goldmember ![]() 4,303 posts Gallery: 34 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 199 Joined Apr 2005 Location: London, centre of the universe More info | May 24, 2018 10:39 | #29 therobveiller wrote in post #18631727 ![]() Thanks for that Dave. I agree #2 isn't a deal breaker, but I have found it very useful at times on my 80D when I don't want to shift to shutter priority mode. As for #1, I think I'll use my current M "classic" workaround of keeping the shutter half pressed after it has focused where I want it to, and then recompose. Yeah, we need to use workaround's with this camera but considering its called an entry level camera im really impressed with. Have you tried using the LCD as a touch pad for the AF point when using the EVF? I find it works well, in fact easier than changing AF points on my 5D4. Im much more likely to use focus and recompose on my DSLR. Dave.
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artsf Senior Member More info Post edited over 2 years ago by artsf. | May 24, 2018 10:52 | #30 dave_bass5 wrote in post #18631731 ![]() Yeah, we need to use workaround's with this camera but considering its called an entry level camera im really impressed with. Have you tried using the LCD as a touch pad for the AF point when using the EVF? I find it works well, in fact easier than changing AF points on my 5D4. Im much more likely to use focus and recompose on my DSLR. Also love the fact that you can re assign a button to switch between the EVF and LCD. So much faster than my old Sony A6000. M50’s AF via EVF is much better than 5div which covers mostly central area and it is much slower to change focus point via joystic vs touch and drag throughout most of the screen. In comparison to a6500, M50 is much more fun to use with way better LCD, touchscreen and overall ergonomics/buttons and video AF usability. Eye AF is actually clever, only works at close distances where it actually matters reverting to face detect when eyeAF makes no sense. M50 really showcases how obsolete 5div technology is. I can’t wait for Canon to release a full frame mirrorless camera with EF mount, I see no more future for dslrs with extremely limited focus points and information available via OVF, inferior exposure compared to liveview.
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