Canon R10 Review - Watch Before You Buy
Summary
TLDRThe Canon R10 is praised for its ergonomics and user-friendly design, making it a strong contender for content creators and casual shooters. It features a 24-megapixel sensor, 15 fps mechanical shutter, and a side articulating touch screen for easy focus control. However, it suffers from a slow sensor readout, leading to rolling shutter issues in fast-moving scenes. For video, it offers 4K at 24/30 fps and 10-bit color, but the rolling shutter is more pronounced. The Canon RP is suggested for those seeking better image quality, while alternatives like the Fuji X-S10 and Nikon Z30 are recommended for different needs.
Takeaways
- π· The Canon R10 is a new mirrorless camera designed for content creators and casual shooters, featuring a new body, sensor, and lenses.
- π§ It has a user-friendly design with custom command dials, a mode dial, and a separate photo shutter and video record button.
- πΌοΈ The camera offers a side articulating touch screen for selfies and easy autofocus management through touch.
- π Despite using an older battery type, the R10 supports USB type-C charging, allowing for versatile power solutions.
- πΈ For photography, the R10 boasts a 24-megapixel sensor with excellent color reproduction and 15 frames per second mechanical shutter mode.
- ποΈ The camera is suitable for action photography like sports and wildlife due to its fast frame rates, though it has a limited frame buffer.
- π₯ In video, the R10 can record 4K at 24/30fps and Full HD at 60/120fps, with 10-bit color depth for professional color grading.
- π± The camera uses the IPB codec, which is suitable for social media and offers good image quality for the intended use.
- π« A significant drawback is the rolling shutter effect in 4K mode, which can cause distortion in fast-moving scenes.
- π The R10 is recommended for beginners interested in various photography genres, especially action and sports.
- π¨βπ For those focused on cinematic work, the Canon RP with a full-frame sensor or other alternatives like the Fuji X-S10 and Nikon Z30 are suggested.
Q & A
What is the Canon R10's primary target audience?
-The Canon R10 is primarily aimed at content creators, casual shooters, and beginner photographers who are interested in a versatile camera for various types of photography and videography.
What are some ergonomic features of the Canon R10 that make it user-friendly?
-The Canon R10 features two custom command dials, a mode dial, a separate photo shutter and video record button, and an articulating touch screen for easy control and autofocus management.
How does the Canon R10 handle battery life and charging?
-The Canon R10 uses an older Canon battery that doesn't last as long as newer models, but it offers USB type-C charging, allowing users to charge the camera with a phone power bank.
What are the standout features of the Canon R10 for photography?
-The Canon R10 has a 24-megapixel sensor, Canon's characteristic colors, 14-bit RAW, and a fast 15 frames per second mechanical shutter mode, making it suitable for beginner photographers and even some professional sports photography.
What is the issue with the Canon R10 when shooting fast-moving subjects?
-The Canon R10 suffers from a slow sensor readout, which can cause a bend in straight lines and a warped appearance when capturing fast-moving subjects, a problem known as rolling shutter.
How does the Canon R10 perform in terms of video capabilities?
-The Canon R10 offers 4K at 24 and 30 frames per second, full HD at 60 frames per second, and a 120 frames per second for slow motion. It also features 10-bit color depth, providing flexibility in color grading.
What is the rolling shutter issue in 4K mode on the Canon R10?
-In 4K mode, the Canon R10 exhibits significant rolling shutter effects, which can be problematic for users who require smooth motion capture, such as in sports or action videography.
Why might the Canon RP be a better choice for some users over the Canon R10?
-The Canon RP, with its full-frame 26-megapixel sensor, provides better image quality and low-light performance, making it a better fit for photographers who prioritize portrait, landscape, and cinematic work.
What alternatives to the Canon R10 are suggested for different types of photography and videography?
-For those who don't require extensive video features, the Fuji xs10 is recommended for its in-body stabilization and 10-bit color. The Nikon z30 is suggested for its minimal rolling shutter and suitability for travel vlogging.
What is the importance of knowing how to use a camera properly according to the script?
-The script emphasizes that having a high-quality camera is not enough; it's crucial to know how to use it effectively to achieve desired results, which requires time, patience, and potentially additional learning resources.
Outlines
π· Canon R10: A Near-Perfect Camera with a Catch
The Canon R10 is a new mirrorless camera designed for content creators and casual shooters, featuring a new body, sensor, and lenses. It is reminiscent of the popular Canon M50, boasting ergonomics and user-friendly design. The camera includes two custom command dials, a mode dial, separate photo and video record buttons, and the ability to record both photos and videos in manual mode. A standout feature is the side articulating touch screen, which aids in both self-viewing and touch-based autofocus management. Despite using an older battery model, the R10 offers USB type-C charging for convenience. However, it lacks a vlogging handle. The camera's photo capabilities are impressive, with a 24-megapixel sensor, excellent color reproduction, 14-bit RAW flexibility, and a fast 15 frames per second mechanical shutter mode, suitable for professional sports photography. The electronic shutter mode reaches up to 23 frames per second but suffers from rolling shutter issues, causing image warping during fast motion. The frame buffer is limited, allowing only 23 photos at 15 frames per second before a pause is needed. The video capabilities include 4K at 24 and 30 frames per second and Full HD at 60 and 120 frames per second, with the latter offering sharp slow-motion detail. The camera uses the IPB codec, which is adequate for social media. A significant feature is the 10-bit color support, providing professional-level color grading flexibility. However, the 4K Fine mode exhibits significant rolling shutter effects, which may be a deal-breaker for some users.
π₯ The Canon R10's Video Performance and Alternative Recommendations
The Canon R10 is well-suited for cinematic content creators who require slow, deliberate camera movements and the ability to perform stylized color grading, thanks to its 10-bit color in 4K. However, its rolling shutter issues make it less ideal for fast-paced or handheld shooting scenarios. For those interested in the R10, alternatives include the Canon RP, which offers a full-frame sensor with better image quality and is recommended for creative photographers. The Fujifilm X-S10 is another option, featuring a 26-megapixel APS-C sensor, in-body stabilization, and 10-bit color, but with a slightly inferior autofocus system. The Nikon Z30 is also suggested for its 20-megapixel sensor, minimal rolling shutter, and 10 frames per second shooting speed, making it suitable for travel vlogging and dynamic shooting. The video emphasizes that the key to achieving stunning photos and videos lies not in the camera's specifications alone but in the user's skill and understanding of the camera's capabilities. To this end, a camera boost course is mentioned, designed to help users maximize their camera's potential within a week, with a 14-day guarantee for satisfaction.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Canon R10
π‘Ergonomics
π‘Articulating Screen
π‘Rolling Shutter
π‘Sensor Readout
π‘Frame Buffer
π‘Canon RP
π‘4K Video
π‘10-bit Color
π‘IPB Codec
Highlights
Canon R10 is a new mirrorless camera designed for content creators and casual shooters.
The camera has a major flaw that could be a deal-breaker for both photo and video.
Canon R10 features a new body, sensor, and lenses, reminiscent of the popular Canon M50.
The camera boasts excellent ergonomics and user-friendly design with custom command dials and separate photo/video buttons.
The R10 has a side articulating screen, which is also a touch screen for controlling the camera and managing autofocus.
Despite having an older battery, the R10 supports USB type-C charging, allowing for power bank charging.
The camera has a 24-megapixel sensor with 14-bit RAW, offering flexibility in color and dynamic range.
The R10 can shoot 15 frames per second with a mechanical shutter, suitable for sports photography.
Electronic shutter mode reaches 23 frames per second but suffers from rolling shutter issues.
The R10 has a small frame buffer, limiting continuous shooting to about 23 photos before needing a break.
The Canon RP is recommended for those interested in creative photography due to its full-frame sensor.
The R10 supports 4K video at 24 and 30 frames per second and Full HD at 60 and 120 frames per second.
The camera uses the IPB codec, suitable for social media, and features 10-bit color for professional color grading.
Rolling shutter is significant in 4K fine mode, which may not be ideal for fast-paced video shooting.
The R10 is ideal for beginners wanting to shoot various subjects quickly, like fast cars and sports.
For serious portrait, landscape, and cinematic work, the Canon RP with a full-frame sensor is recommended.
The Fuji xs10 and Nikon z30 are alternatives for those who value in-body stabilization and reduced rolling shutter.
Proper camera usage is key to achieving stunning photos and videos, regardless of the camera's specifications.
Transcripts
Canon almost made the perfect camera for
Content creators and Casual Shooters but
with one major flaw that could be a deal
breaker for both photo and video so
let's see if this camera lives up to the
height and make sure to stick around to
the end of the video where I'm going to
show you cameras that might be a better
fit for you also if you are interested
in the r10 or any of the cameras that we
talk about today I'll be linking them in
the description down below and those
links will automatically be updated with
the best price available so the Canon
r10 is actually part of Canon's new
mirrorless lineup it's got a new body a
new sensor new lenses new everything and
this camera actually reminds me quite a
lot of the Canon M50 which was a very
popular camera for both casual Shooters
and content creators and Canon is
actually known for having Stellar
ergonomics and user-friendly design in
all their cameras and the Canon r10 does
not disappoint Everything feels pretty
much perfect on this camera it has two
custom command dials plus a mode dial
with a separate photo shutter and video
record button you can actually record
both photos and videos on a manual mode
in this camera which means you don't
have to split between photo and video
mode with this and two of my favorite
features on this camera is one the side
articulating screen so you can see
yourself but also it's a touch screen
you can use the touchscreen on the back
to not only control the camera but also
manage your autofocus you can simply tap
an object or a person and it will
automatically track Focus to that
although the battery in the r10 is
pretty meh it still uses the older can
install battery which don't last quite
as long in the newer bodies however it's
not all bad news because it does have a
USB type-c charging so you can simply
use a phone power bank to charge this
camera the only thing that the r10 is
really missing is a vlogging handle
similar to that of the zve810 or the
Nikon z30 but what really matters is
what's on the inside so let's take a
look at the specs of this camera and how
the photos and videos look when it comes
to photos the Canon r10 actually has
three phenomenal features that make it a
great beginner camera first of all it
has a great sensor it's 24 megapixels
and that's plenty of resolution for any
beginner or even some professionals plus
it has those great Canon colors pretty
much everything looks phenomenal right
out of this camera especially when it
comes to people and skin tone this is a
great fashion camera and all of this
with 14-bit raw which gives you a ton of
flexibility with your colors and dynamic
range however the feature that probably
has most of you excited is the 15 frames
per second mechanical shutter mode this
camera is easily good enough for
professional sports photography and it
also does 23 frames per second and
electronic shutter mode which again is
insanely fast however this is where you
start to see the problems with the Canon
r10 because an electronic shutter mode
it does not have a very fast sensor
readout which in normal terms means when
something's moving by your camera really
quickly you'll actually start to see a
bend in straight lines and things are
going to start to look kind of warped
and the slow sensor readout problem is
kind of an ongoing theme with the Canon
r10 now I don't think a lot of beginners
will notice or even care about the
rolling shutter however this is a really
expensive camera and for this price
point it shouldn't have this issue and
if you're someone that either doesn't
care or doesn't see it then this is
still a great action camera for sports
and Wildlife however I should mention
the r10 does not have a very big frame
buffer while it can shoot 15 frames per
second you can only get about 23 photos
before this camera needs a break and
depending on how fast your SD card is
that break might be three seconds or 7
Seconds now here's the thing most of you
guys don't actually need or want 15
frames per second for your camera most
of you guys are probably shooting
Landscapes portraits or something
cinematic and beautiful for yourself and
you probably only need about five frames
per second which is why I'm going to
recommend you actually get a different
Canon camera that's also cheaper and
that is the Canon RP the Canon RP is a
full frame 26 megapixel sensor which is
double the sensor size of the Canon r10
with the full frame sensor you'll
actually be getting better image quality
better light Gathering ability but an
overall more immersive and more
cinematic image and it's a camera that I
highly recommend to photographers that
are more into the creative side of
photography boom instant upgrade if you
do like that suggestion make sure to
stick around till the end of the video
where I'll give you more ideas on
cameras that might be a better fit for
you so let's finally talk about the
elephant in the room is the Canon r10
good for video because a lot of people
are looking at this as the next best
camera for creators content creators
YouTubers vloggers and well
I have a lot to say on it now this
camera does do 4K at 24 and 30 frames
per second with full HD at 60 frames per
second for two times slow motion and it
has a 120 frames per second for five
times slow motion and one thing that I
have to say the full HD at 120 frames
per second is really sharp and detailed
in most cameras slow motion gets a
little soft and mushy but the Canon r10
does a really good job with that slow
motion video and also for those of you
out there that also edit their own
videos this camera uses ipv codec which
isn't as good as a professional all eye
codec but it uses ipb and ipb Lite which
is still good enough for social media
one thing that I absolutely love about
this Canon r10 is the fact that it
finally has 10 bit color 10-bit color is
on par with professional video cameras
so shooting with this camera you're
going to have the same flexibility in
your colors as a professional camera and
you can really color grade this thing to
have a stylized and professional look
however that leads us to the last
problem with the Canon r10 and and that
is in 4k fine mode there's a lot and I
mean a lot of rolling shutter now
rolling shutter isn't anything new the
zve E10 has pretty bad welding shutter
but the zve810 also doesn't cost as much
as the Canon r10 however I don't think
that's a deal breaker for everybody if
you're someone that's shooting a lot of
running gun stuff a lot of sports stuff
something where you're shaking the
camera or moving around a lot I don't
think you should get this camera however
I do think this is a phenomenal camera
for people that shoot more cinematic
more slow moving stuff where the camera
isn't whipping around because you are
going to get a 10 bit image in 4k down
samples from 7K alright so who exactly
is the Canon r10 for for beginner
photographers that just want to shoot
anything and everything fast cars Sports
Landscapes this is an amazing camera you
will pretty much be able to do anything
you want with this but for someone
that's more serious about portraits
Landscapes and more cinematic work I
actually we still recommend the Canon RP
because of that bigger full-frame sensor
and as for videos this is a great camera
for a cinematic content creator that's
going to be moving your camera slowly
and using that 10-bit color to do an
interesting or stylized color grade
however if that does not sound like you
I actually recommend picking up the Fuji
xs10 it has a 26 megapixel aps-c size
sensor with in-body stabilization 10 bit
color 4K pretty much everything you want
from the Canon except for good autofocus
the autofocus in the xs10 is 7 out of 10
7.5 it is getting better but it just
doesn't come close to this or I
recommend the Nikon z30 it's a 20
megapixel sensor but it basically has no
rolling shutter in photo or video mode
and it only shoots slightly slower at 10
frames per second it pretty much gives
you 4K all the slow motion options just
at 10 bit color when it comes to video
so if you're not someone that's super
hardcore about their video doesn't need
to do big stylized color grades that's a
really good camera and because there's
no rolling shutter it's better suited
for travel vlogging and something where
you're on the go with a lot of camera
movements but something that you should
know is that you could probably spend
all of your money on getting the nicest
camera out there but the real thing that
separates someone who has stunning
photos and videos and someone who just
has a nice camera is that one person
knows how to properly use their camera
because that's what really determines if
you get the results that you want and
getting the results you want isn't easy
it takes time patience and money which
is why I put together the camera boost
course it's a simple structured one-week
course that's going to finally get you
the results that you want from your
camera for both photos and video and the
course actually has a 14-day guarantee
which means you can actually take it
twice before you decide if you like it
or not but I'm actually very confident
that you will absolutely love this
course we've already had 300 people take
it where they get to directly talk to me
I answer any questions you have about
cameras is even what camera to buy and
if you want to check out the course I'm
going to leave a link in the description
down below and I'm pretty confident
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