Hey guys, welcome back to another video.
Today we’ve got the Canon EOS R10 back in our hands to do a thorough test against a
variety of subjects and give you our final opinion on the R10.
We have already uploaded a first impressions video where I covered all the specifications
and key features in-depth so click either corner to watch that now.
But for now, we’re testing it at Chester Zoo in hopes to capture some cool stills and
footage of the animals.
And I’ll be answering your questions on why this camera is aimed at beginner photographers
and is it a good entry-level or secondary camera.
I’m Olivia from Wilkinson Cameras and Ella is behind the camera but also taking some
stills today.
Earlier this week, Ella and I went to a local park in Preston to test the camera both for
the stills and video capabilities.
Because this is an ‘all-rounder’ beginners’ camera we wanted to try a variety of styles
including wildlife and portraiture, which we will also include in this video.
So, if we jump to a different location or outfit then you’ll know why.
The main features that stand out as entry-level is the 24.2MP sensor, 15fps mechanical and
23fps electronic shutter, 4K/30p video, produced by oversampling 6K output or 4k 60p with a
crop, FHD up to 120p and a well improved AF system that has been derived from those in
the EOS R3.
This is aimed at entry-level and beginner photographers and content creators who need
a hybrid camera capable of producing both impressive stills, as well as good quality
video and filmmaking.
The R10 is also a great starting EOS R camera if you’re someone that wants to get their
foot in the door with the EOS R mirrorless system.
Especially for those transitioning from DSLR to mirrorless cameras.
This camera is the beginner camera of that range, following from this is the EOS R7,
which we also put to the test at a bird sanctuary.
Click the card above or the link below to watch after this video.
So, referring to the headline photo features.
At no surprise the 15 frames per second mechanical shutter and the 23 frames per second electronic
shutter were both very impressive.
I found it incredibly easy to use and was very impressed with the autofocus and the
tracking on this camera.
For the beginner user, frames per second literally means how many frames per second the camera
can capture.
The more frames per second the more action you can capture, which is great for sports
and wildlife photography.
If you want to learn more about aperture and how to use it correctly, we’ve filmed a
video explaining these features which you can find in the description box below after
this video.
So, we’re talking fast, accurate and quick AF, that derived from the EOS R3 AF system.
I tested this myself and was incredibly impressed in both stills and video.
The AF in video was impressive as well.
I did a test by running in and out of the shot, whilst recording, to try and through
off the camera but as you can see the R10 was holding up pretty well.
When ‘vlogging’ the autofocus clung to my eyes whilst I was walking around and hardly
shifted at all.
So, if you wanted to use the camera to vlog, then the autofocus is very reliable.
Whilst on the video side, the R10 shoots up to 4k 60p with a crop or 4k 30p at full APS-C
sensor size.
I must say the detail and colour on the 4k portrait footage is remarkable, considering
it was shot in a standard colour profile.
The R10 doesn’t have any form of C-Log or a flat profile to retain highlights and shadows
but the standard colour profile is more than enough for someone starting out in video.
Once you’ve grasped whether video is something you want to focus on then upgrading to the
EOS R7 or a video focused camera would then allow you to shoot in Log profiles.
The R10 also shoots in FHD 120p which gives you lush slow-motion shots.
I had to do some minor tweaks to the exposure and contrast but overall, it’s a great feature.
The camera doesn’t feature In Body Image Stabilisation but it does have two levels
Digital Movie image stabilisation, which I put to the test in the following material.
In a camera with IBIS the sensor is mechanically stabilised to give steady footage when moving.
Digital Movie IS simulates this effect by essentially trimming the movement, which does
result in a crop.
Vloggers might want to consider this when choosing which lens to use.
The image stabilisation, the digital image stabilisation has a slight crop on it.
I’m currently at 18mm but as you can see its already cropped in.
Obviously because it doesn’t have in-body image stabilisation, the camera needs some
form of area to be able to stabilise the image.
So, lets give this a test, its currently on standard IS.
From the LCD screen it looks alright, but I know Canons known for it’s warpy stabilisation
and from the looks of things the autofocus seems to be holding up pretty well.
Although I’m very over exposed.
I’m going to try the enhanced stabilisation and see what that’s like.
Ok!
We are officially zoomed in at 18mm on the RF-S lens this is the enhanced stabilisation.
Ella, it’s an absolute mugshot.
But ill do some walking and you can see how stabilised it is.
What do we think?
Let me know in the comment section.
Personally, I don’t think I would use the stabilisation at all because I think its already
pretty stabilised with it off.
What do we think?
Although, it is a very light setup so I’m very impressed and I can see that the autofocus
square is around my eyes and it’s clinging pretty well so I’m impressed, it’s a thumbs
up from me.
I paired the R10 with the RF-S 18-150mm, which is a great all rounder combo.
The focal length of the lens is exciting, especially for the size and price.
If I was starting out then this is the kit I would purchase because its so versatile
allowing you to capture travel, wildlife, portraits and even close up photography.
Compact, lightweight, and quiet, its 4.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer adds extra versatility
to help overcome camera shake, which would be great for vlogging!
The RF-S 18-150mm lens currently retails for £519 or £1,249 with the R10, as a kit.
We have also put some ProMaster kits together saving you some money on accessories, I’ll
link the website below.
So, let’s talk about the positioning of the controls.
Everything is placed where you would naturally reach for them.
Things like the mode dial, record button and AF-ON switch but one thing that I really wanted
to see on this camera and would make scrolling through the setting a lot easier is to have
a rotating multi-function controller.
Instead, to scroll through the menus you have to use the dial at the top, which is a bit
less intuitive for me.
When photographing animals, I found myself using the joystick in conjunction with the
half-pressed shutter button.
Why?
Well, a handy trick to know, especially when starting out, is that you can use the joystick
to select your AF point and then half press the shutter button to track your subject within
your frame.
Making sure you have subject detection and SERVO mode on.
On top of the camera there’s a lock button, which locks all your settings in place.
Both myself and Ella kept forgetting to do this and found ourselves pressing other buttons
mid shoot.
So, remember to lock your settings in place once you’ve set them.
On the front of the camera, there’s an AF/MF switch, making it a lot easier to switch between
the two.
Moving onto the size and weight.
This camera is super lightweight and compact.
The grip is a perfect size for my hands, but I can imagine if you have larger hands then
you might struggle.
My only concern with the R10 body is that if you where to mount a RF lens like a full
frame lens onto the body then the space between the lens and the grip does become quite tight.
So, if you’re someone with larger hand then this might become an issue.
The battery is the same as those in the EOS M3, 5 & 6, as well as the EOS 750D, 760D,
800D and 77D.
It’s a LP-E17 rechargeable battery so it’s not new but still gives you approximately
430 shots with LCD and 260 shots with the viewfinder.
If you want a camera for vlogging purposes or for video in particular, the fully articulating
vari-angle screen is great for those low angled shots or flip it around to use in ‘vlog’
mode.
As a videographer, my main alteration that I would make on the r10 is that when I use
my Atomos I plug it into the HDMI on the side of the camera but then obviously when videoing
you want to use the fully articulating screen.
But because the port is plugged in here you can’t actually fully rotate your screen
here.
But your beginner photographer or entry level photographer or videographer won’t necessarily
be using an Atomos but it’s the same with the mic because that’s on the side here.
So, I guess they might use it they might not.
But for me if you were going to use it as a secondary camera than maybe that’s something
you need to consider.
Honestly, so far, I am over the moon with this little camera.
This combination with the rf-s 18-150mm lens its super lightweight, super easy to manoeuvre,
very versatile and the focal range is really impressive.
As you can see by these photos I was stood in the same position, and you can see that
I went from a mid-shot of a leaf to super close up to the point where you could see
the detail in the water drops.
So, there it is.
An APS-C hybrid entry-level camera that holds some enthusiast standard features like the
autofocus system, video capabilities, and high-speed shooting.
What I think makes this camera a beginner level to the EOS R system is the fact there’s
no Log profile for colour grading, there’s no in-body image stabilisation and it’s
smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the Canon EOS R7.
With that being said, I do think this would be an exceptional starting camera or secondary
camera, especially with how good the autofocus system is.
I really enjoyed vlogging on the R10 with the RF-S 18-150mm lens because the combination
was so lightweight and discreet.
So, now that you’ve seen what this camera can do... let’s cover a few price points.
The EOS R10, body only, currently retails for £899 and the EOS R10 with the RF-S 18-150mm
as a kit is currently retailing for £1,249.
Not bad right?
Ok, it’s not full frame, but the autofocus, easy menu layout, 23fps stills capabilities
and the video features more than make up for that.
And for a beginner photographer, you are getting a lot of features and a variety of options
to try out when venturing into different styles of photography and videography.
It’s a very good entry-level camera to get started on or even a secondary camera for
the enthusiast photographer/videographer.
What do we think?
Let us know in the comment section below!
We know this camera won’t be for everyone, but I think with the price point you are getting
a lot for your money.
So, like I mentioned earlier if you want a thorough break down of the specifications
then head over to our other video, ill link the video below.
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