The RF 50mm 1.8 is professional. Doesn't matter if it's STM. The lens is great. I have $3,000 lenses and still love that STM lens.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@TG-iy9wx
Жыл бұрын
Same here. Have 50f1.2/24-70f2.8/70-200f2.8/100-500 and still love my RF 50f1.8 and at f5.6 it’s as sharp as 50f1.2 at 5.6! Only downside: it’s not weather sealed
@mkle
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review 💜💛 And that b-roll footage is so polished and top-notch, as usual! Seeing the behind the scenes is so nice to watch! By the way, I loved that little moment where you rolled in the lens on the table before picking it up - too cool haha I'm a big fan of the compact size of the 50mm lens, but absolutely adore the 35mm. There’s just something so unique with shooting portraits on that focal length. Keep up the fantastic work, James!
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you for noticing the roll! I’m embarrassed to say how many attempts that took to get right! 😂
@mkle
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader 😂 well worth the effort!
@BeZRules
Жыл бұрын
I got my self the new R8 and the 50 1.8 as i had the same with my old eos R , could not find a reason for the 35 f1.8 as its double the price of the 50mm + its so close as a focal , the 50 will be better for portrait and casual photography and find it more easy to compose with it as it show what my eyes see before looking the camera , i would maybe go with the 24 instead however its bit more cost
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Great choice on the 50. The 24 is a really nice lens and would complement the 50mm perfectly!
@definitelyhexed
5 ай бұрын
the 35 is much better IQ, and it suits the R7.
@PhilippeDHooghe
10 ай бұрын
James, thank you for this review. It is a joy to watch your honest findings. I bought the R7 early January 2023 and I found precisely what you did with the R7. It is very difficult to find a good lens for the R7. Your findings with the R8 convinces me I may have hit too soon and should have waited for the R8 instead. However, the R7 combined with a small lens like the 28mm f/2.8 or the EF-S 18-150 kit is a portable general purpose package. But on a R8, the 28 is probably much better. I tried the R8 in the shop with convertor + EF 24-105 f/4 L mark I and I did not buy the R8 because the grip is too small for it. I was surprised you did not complain about the R8 grip as the R7 grip is much better, the R6 is best to my hands. The R8 seems to produce much better pictures with the "average" IQ lenses. The R7 kills those.
@carrow2250
4 ай бұрын
Just got it in the mail today. I love this setup. I’m new to photography and I just returned a Canon Rebel T7 and the R8 is amazing.
@JamesReader
4 ай бұрын
Congrats on your new camera!
@77dris
Жыл бұрын
Banger as always and I'm actually shocked that you are at 5K subs. Honestly, the quality of your channel, voice overs, and model always make me think you must have at least 500k! I'm not just saying that either. Looking forward to more and I'm heading over to your Insta now. I'm shocked I haven't followed you over there sooner to be honest. :)
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much as always DRIS! It really means a lot. And thank you for the follow over on instagram, it’s great to see some of your work
@77dris
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader Thanks James! I was a bodybuilding photog/designer for many years though right now not much new to post. I'm nowhere near your level when it comes to portraits. You are a true pro.
@osmantarar
Ай бұрын
Hi, your videos are awesome, I wonder if you can compare Canon R8 with budget lenses to Sony a6700 with best possible glass, sharpness, image quality, low light, performance, heating, battery, etc. Because these two cameras are comparable by price. Sony has best glass for apsc but canon don't. But Canon has R8 with APSC price and sony don't.
@KingfisherSeven
2 ай бұрын
Some really cracking shots there, outstanding. Great modelling, and the R8+50mm f/1.8 combo really shines.. Very interesting.
@JamesReader
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@fragu123
Жыл бұрын
Inspiring video, James! It proofs, that great gear doesn’t need to cost a fortune…. 👌
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mjphotos
Ай бұрын
Hi Why did you not use the electronic shutter?
@gabrielestupinan
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't think the 50mm is sharper enough than the 35 mm. Nice review!
@jai1377
9 ай бұрын
Bought this setup and the 24-105 f4. Big upgrade from my d90 with a nifty fifty and an18-200. Absolutely loving the setup
@JamesReader
9 ай бұрын
That's a big upgrade! Congrats on the new setup
@jai1377
9 ай бұрын
@@JamesReader Thank you. I've been loving your videos recently. keep up the work
@dronetheworld4k67
13 күн бұрын
Id like to see this lens test when shooting video plz
@zubair.asyraf
Жыл бұрын
Back in 2020, i had the same setup with the RP and love the form factor, but underwhelming video spec made me sell it. Might go back to this setup with the R8. Thanks for making this video 🙏🏼
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the R8 is the perfect next camera for you! Thank you!
@lhnsln
10 ай бұрын
Is it color graded by you or it is auto WB shooting , why there is so strong magenta tint here?
@smarts.m.4959
Жыл бұрын
for cinematic video which one i should choose the 35mm or 50mm
@MrChip1217
8 ай бұрын
On a full frame camera. If you are shooting on a Crop sensor, the 35mm is a better choice
@rodriguetoglo
Жыл бұрын
Great reviews of the camera. I really appreciate the effort you put on your videos to make them great...Not only the production value but the overall value and purpose of your videos. Keep it up
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rodrigue
@shaquillenoeltv
Жыл бұрын
Epic video James , can you do a “How I Edit My Photo/Video” style video? Love your colors
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Shaquille! That video is definitely in the works.
@Crush3r15
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader that would be awesome. Your edits are spectacular.
@jaymills1720
5 ай бұрын
A lot of the cinema quality feels to be the work of dehancer. Any videos showing your dehancer grading ?
@xinren2457
Жыл бұрын
I love your work! This is one of my favorite channels, I watch it very often! Good job 😊
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@24_meamu
Ай бұрын
please make a video on how you do color correction and apply luts on your raw c-log3 cinema gamut footages..! plzzzz
@JamesReader
Ай бұрын
I'll definitely work on a tutorial soon!
@mjphotos
Ай бұрын
Which country house was that?? Is fabulous
@ednierva3878
Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on r50+50mm 1.8 combo?
@blaspayri
Жыл бұрын
beautiful photographs .... it is important to see reviews where people try to make actually beautiful images. In the R8 reviews it is mostly a guy walking away and towards the camera to test AF and some other tests .... but it seems it doesn't prompt artistic images. Thank you.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JuanLopezmusica
3 ай бұрын
bro you should have more subs, your content is very good!
@JamesReader
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Juan!
@haydermahmood387
8 ай бұрын
both the camera and lens have no stabilization. how you deal with that?
@HectorHAli
2 ай бұрын
Good question 😂😂 I got r8 no ibis.
@footballmotion8843
Жыл бұрын
Can you show some examples of work R8 with if lenses like 70-300, and also EF lenses! You cool and help me to make a choose additional camera for my 7D mark II
@mana20
7 ай бұрын
I have a 80D and want to upgrade, Do you think the R8 would be a good way to go? You need additional equipment to use any of the ASPC lenses correct?
@antonycreates9796
Жыл бұрын
Your contents are a gem! I can't believe you're still at 5k subs!! Here's to 10k 🍻
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏
@philcupper
Жыл бұрын
Definitely notice the magenta tones in the RF 50 1.8 but it's not a deal breaker. Great little lens.
@milanjani
3 ай бұрын
is it b/c of the lens or the camera itself? I mean magenta tones in skin?
@philcupper
3 ай бұрын
@@milanjani I use a Sigma Art 50 now and don't see them. Assume it was the lens.
@milanjani
3 ай бұрын
@@philcupper oh the one with EF mount?
@philcupper
3 ай бұрын
@@milanjani yes. I use it with an adapter.
@milanjani
3 ай бұрын
@@philcupper cool. thanks.
@benhanson6720
Жыл бұрын
can you make a video on how you edit your photos? they always look great!
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben! It’s definitely on the way
@-Jin999-
Жыл бұрын
Excellent R8 review. I am planning to shoot some handheld super short slow-mo videos on my dog w R8 + RF 35mm 1.8 lens. Do you think this little beast can handle it?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I think it will be more than up for the task! That’s a great setup
@Yuny_limfosit
2 ай бұрын
Tell me, please, how many pictures is enough from one battery? Is everything so bad with the battery?
@JamesReader
2 ай бұрын
I found the battery really good on the R8. I got almost 800 shots on this shoot.
@bakpal
Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased EOSR and met your channel during practice. Although my English is not good, I felt the sincerity of the picture and the video in your video. Moreover, I am more interested because I don't have a 50mm lens. May luck always be with you!
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@SteveSegura
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Been on the fence about this lens... Great job.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve
@MultiThatguy7
Жыл бұрын
Hey James maybe we can feature flash photography using the R8?
@yenoymusic
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see this also
@pianosfilipem
4 ай бұрын
1:24 why is her hair red?
@NoumanAfzal-dq9kp
Жыл бұрын
Amazing review man, its soo awesome, glow in the skin is marvelous , can u tell us how u achieved this look. Its amazing
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Just a little split toning to push an orange/red into the highlights usually does the trick.
@case9515
6 ай бұрын
Awesome. I love your video. I am considering of getting the R8 because of your vid.
@JamesReader
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@_noahrh
7 ай бұрын
Great video! I’ve been binging your channel this afternoon - it’s fun to travel to all these places with you in these videos. Quick question on the max shutter speed, in instances like this shooting wide open in broad daylight is it possible to use the electronic shutter in AV mode and go faster than 1/4000?
@JamesReader
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah absolutely, the electronic shutter can kick in when needed in AV mode
@gummapurakesh9019
Жыл бұрын
In love with r8. Great review.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@terranova7777
10 ай бұрын
Nice shoot! But easy on that halation effect, its too obvious.
@kaisenhart
Жыл бұрын
leaving a comment for the algorithm, awesome shots!
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kai!
@luisdiaz7205
Жыл бұрын
may i ask you mentioned you didn’t have overheating that day, around what temperature would you say the day was
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
It was quite a hot day for the UK - if I remember correctly 28 degrees Celsius or more.
@bilalhassan9261
Жыл бұрын
One of the best Review ❤️🙌
@richmorrisphotography4850
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting one, I do a lot of light painting. Do you know how it performs at night? Thanks
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great low light performer!
@libadilfragrancesdocumenta4783
Жыл бұрын
Great review Sir. What's the difference as for Image quality between the r6 ii and the r8. can we notice any differences in color rendition??
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
No difference - you’ll get exactly the same image quality
@candylisous6767
Жыл бұрын
How do you deal with the lack of IBIS and IS on the nifty-fifty? Is it still usable in outdoor portraits with subjects moving/walking? I do prpfessional/client work.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I found it to be absolutely fine. As long as you don’t have a really low shutter speed I don’t think you’ll have an issue
@JorgeGonzalez-nk6bv
Жыл бұрын
Here a new subscriptor from Canada 🇨🇦. What an amazing content I found here !!! Keep it up the good job 👏
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@captainsparrow8524
9 ай бұрын
Why video and photos were super red.
@MahanandKaiwart
Жыл бұрын
Which one is good for video RF 50mm 1.8 or RF 35mm 1.8?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Both great but I suppose the IS of the 35mm is an advantage for video
@summerjohnson3860
2 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the nifty 50 😂or the kit lens?
@JamesReader
2 ай бұрын
That’s a tough one! What kind of stuff do you shoot?
@summerjohnson3860
2 ай бұрын
@@JamesReader kinda a little bit of everything. Family/friends pets we have two babies due soon so I’ll be able to make some of them. Also I want it when I’m traveling for just landscape stuff. I understand I’ll probably have to get more eventually but I don’t know which to start with 😂
@3brother317
10 ай бұрын
Since it Holiday season Lumix s5 is selling at 997$ on amazon, and canon r8 is 1190$ at my local store, which camera is better i do both photo and video
@JamesReader
10 ай бұрын
For mainly serious video I would probably suggest the S5. It doesn’t have the best auto focus though. For focusing mainly on stills I would suggest R8.
@3brother317
9 ай бұрын
i love the R8 but the lense option is holding me back, thank you@@JamesReader
@Elivaztv
Жыл бұрын
Would you consider it better than the Sony A7C? (Travel video & hybrid camera).
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I would - mainly because I believe the Sony only shoots 8 bit footage. The Sony still gives great photo and video but I would give the R8 the edge.
@Elivaztv
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader nice! Thank you
@igorrutsch
Жыл бұрын
congrats James !🙌
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@matymajkut6199
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I like your CLOG 3 footage colors and overall look. How do you get that?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Mostly down to the Kinetic presets in combination with Dehancer for some of the halation and bloom. Will definitely be doing a tutorial soon
@bipinkonakanchi
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, i love it!! 😍😍😍
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hirobiikoma
Жыл бұрын
how many battery do u bring to this shoot and how long?, overheat?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Only brought one battery, was still almost full at the end of the shoot. No overheating either!
@edsheddy4369
3 ай бұрын
What’s the location please? Nice park :)
@JamesReader
3 ай бұрын
We shot this at Harewood House near Leeds!
@alejandromourra
Жыл бұрын
Hi, if you only have money for 1 lens for now (of course i can't pay for the L lens, hehe), what do you recommend for a person like me who loves to take pictures but has not touched a real camera in many years? so 35mm, 50mm and 85mm for my future R8 camera.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alejandro! What sort of things do you plan to shoot? 35mm is always a great start, it’s a very versatile focal length. The RF 35mm 1.8 is really good too.
@CBKTrendFlowMedia
Жыл бұрын
Best canon r8 lens commercial broll and Cinematic travel videos ......?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
What’s your budget? For budget lens i would recommend the RF 35mm. If you can push the budget a little more then either the RF 24-105 F4 or the RF 24-70 2.8. All three lenses are amazing
@lovetocrack3443
Жыл бұрын
Can u share a raw file ,m planning to buy R8
@TechBoyShub-yh8db
11 ай бұрын
does canon eos r8 support 10bit video
@JamesReader
11 ай бұрын
It does indeed!
@AunchanaL
8 ай бұрын
So cool 😂😂😂
@RyugaBlader
Жыл бұрын
whats the strap of 2:17 ? can’t find it on the description
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
It’s the Wandrd Wrist Strap. Great little strap.
@RyugaBlader
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader thanks sm!
@joesmith-lt4mo
Жыл бұрын
sorry, very good information video, can you tell me something about this location
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The location is Harewood House in Leeds. Amazing place to shoot.
@jamesscharnitz7640
Жыл бұрын
Did you try the digital stabilizer for video at all?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I did - found it to be really good.
@mannyN54
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content ! 5.04k now lol
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Manny!
@therealiamlove
Жыл бұрын
Footage is shaky
@shahrzadef
Жыл бұрын
😍
@scs75
Жыл бұрын
Why so magenta...
@michaelbell75
Жыл бұрын
RF 50 1.8 is a great little lens but the R8 is overpriced at $1,500. No IBIS, crappy EFCS with only 1/4000s shutter, terrible little battery and only 1 card slot. The R7 has everything lacking in the R8 plus more resolution. By far the better value. As you mentioned, you are maxing out that trash shutter at f/1.8 and I have no idea how you shot f/1.2 because you get that weird artifacting. So then you need to invest in ND filters that will degrade your image quality on your lens. No thanks. The R8 should be like $999.
@denis5850
Жыл бұрын
Juste use electronic shutter and you get exactly the same bokeh of a full mechanical shutter
@michaelbell75
Жыл бұрын
@@denis5850 you can’t use an electronic shutter with flash and why would I want to pay $1,500 for a camera without a true mechanical shutter? That’s a joke.
@kirkcircus
9 ай бұрын
You are giving it the big I am and yet your videos with your R7 are dreadful (and I’m being kind with that adjective) compared to the R8 videos on this comparison by James. Comedian.
@michaelbell75
9 ай бұрын
@@kirkcircusI don’t have any videos with the R7 and I do photography, not videos
@JonHenLi
2 күн бұрын
Why the pictures are so pink??? I wanna see without editing some photo sample straight from the camera , thank you for the understanding!
@AnthonyTadle
Жыл бұрын
idk why but im an 85mm type of guy... lol . nice video bro
@Holl.Mvrk.
Жыл бұрын
I have the EOS R and this same lens combo and find myself wanting to swap to the R8 for that boost in AF capabilities since I have 2 toddlers. So temping !
@BOSSM12-bg9iw
22 күн бұрын
Hi bro this lens are you comfortable like 750d ?
@jordangordon7292
Жыл бұрын
Love the color grading on this video.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jordan!
@swagatobose2966
Жыл бұрын
Make a comparison between r7 & r8
@JKFLASH
Жыл бұрын
I still love my STM 50mm EF…. Also great video and keep it up great work.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dan.knows.photography
Жыл бұрын
Just been binge watching the videos and the content is fantastic. Wondering if you ever used the RP and what your thoughts on it are?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel! I haven’t used it much unfortunately but it’s a great photo camera. Hoping to do a video on it soon!
@sonalidas000
Жыл бұрын
This pictures are just so beautiful. Informative video as well. Thank you 🙏
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Somali!
7 ай бұрын
Gracias, no sabia que la r8 no tenía estabilización y bueno... los colores (puede ser mi monitor) son un poco rojizos.
@f__e__e__l__e__e__p
Жыл бұрын
Good luck James on your photography path! :-)
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Filip!
@galensinkey
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, enjoying your content. I'm thinking about the R8 and a 24mm STM as a video setup / back up to my R5 kit.
@PragueLife-pw2ut
2 ай бұрын
Some people say that this lens is not sharp enough, and sometimes, it does not focus properly. It is true as I am going to buy it?
@JamesReader
2 ай бұрын
I think it’s sharp and focuses really well. I have a full review coming on the 50 1.8 in the next few days if you are interested in my full detailed thoughts. I think it’s a great lens.
@PragueLife-pw2ut
2 ай бұрын
@JamesReader I think it is. Bcs I am going to buy the R50 body and purchase 50mm 1.8 as a primary lens. The lens can be used for casual fotos as well, right?
@DavidBennettplus
7 ай бұрын
Why do you choose to shoot in first curtain shutter rather than full electronic? / Thanks
@adarshjaiswal6307
5 ай бұрын
Sir plz help this camera is not stabaligation pic click to clear?
@BrianLera
Ай бұрын
Love your style bro! Thanks for making this. Solid video. I’m thinking about buying this camera version.
@JamesReader
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I think you’ll love the R8
@gamanjohn
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I've EF50 1.2L 35mm 1.4L...its worth to sell EF version for RF 50mm 1.8 and RF 35mm 1.8?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard the EF 50mm 1.2 is quite soft wide open, so in that case might be worth the upgrade to the 50mm 1.8. I’ve heard the EF 35mm is really good. Maybe wait for the RF 35mm 1.4 in that case.
@kacperki3896
Жыл бұрын
budget... xd
@novainvicta
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review of the R8 seriously considering it for travel rather than the additional weight of the R6 MKII or the R5 especially when Sliming down when going on foreign holidays. For the price Canon has packed a lot in.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I’m with you on that Jeff. I’m not sure I can justify keeping the R8 but it’s just so close to the perfect travel camera it’s going to be hard to let go!
@cineffect
Жыл бұрын
Prefer the slight natural hand-held shake to the IBIS wobbly.
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@MODESTYXO205
Жыл бұрын
Is the canon r6 mark ii capable of shooting short-form documentary? Great content
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! No overheating in 4k 25, great AF, great low light.
@MODESTYXO205
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesReader What lens would you recommend for vlog/ documentary work? I returned the fx3 canon experience & color science is superior, in my opinion great content
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
@@MODESTYXO205 absolutely the RF 24-70 (or go EF to save some cash). Perfect documentary lens.
@pravithraj
Жыл бұрын
Best budget combo 😮
@dropout4
10 ай бұрын
How good will be rf 24 to 105mm lense for wedding videos and photography for cannon eos r8 full frame? need a recomendation asap,thankyou
@JamesReader
10 ай бұрын
I think it would be an incredible lens for wedding photo/video. Very versatile and high quality.
@dropout4
10 ай бұрын
@@JamesReader thanks man just wanna learn videography since and I know nothing about camera's just trying to run small business,where in the future after 2,3 months of learning wish I could use and know everything about camera and keep learning with videography I had a vision of making a documentary wish after learning videography I believe i would be able to do it,thanks for the reply I really appreciate it for clearing my doubt I will be watching more of your videos ,keep them coming,thankyou
@yeshuaalbarico7152
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any problem with the r8 overheating?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found it to be pretty good. 25p copes very well. 50p you will see some issues after 30 mins or so.
@MarkViewz
Жыл бұрын
Can I ask what picture profile you shoot with?
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
I always use “Faithful”
@thebentzenable
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I really enjoyed your video 🙏
@JamesReader
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@georgelockhart6335
Жыл бұрын
coming from a R user , matching my new R8 with the RF85 and RF35 is the best to bring around when travel and when go hiking n such i also bring around the F4 70-200 , the weight and size of it is just reeally perfect and fun . the only quirk i have is maybe abit too small for my hand , was thinking should i get the RP battery grip for it?
@arvanitiszoisxx
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I saw on a review of the r8 by a wildlife photographer that the rp battery grip works perfectly, even with a small cable connected to the intervelometer port, he had vertical shooting.
@JamesReader
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I wonder if they will release a grip extender for the R8. Would certainly help when using bigger heavier lenses.
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