Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera

I have been a professional photographer for over 17 years, and I’ve used Canon cameras and lenses for my entire career. That said, I’ve never used a mirrorless camera, so I thought the R10 might be a great way for me to dip my toes in the water. If you’re like me, a long time DSLR user, you’ll have a lot to experience anew with this system, and I have to say I’m impressed.Professionally I use a Canon 5D mkIV, with a battery grip and flash bracket, and my usual glass is the 85mm L 1.2, the 70-200mm L 2.8, and the 24-70 L 2.8, and numerous other specialty lenses and equipment…I say that to let you know that the R10 and kit lens are quite small and light for comparison. And that was part of the reason I was interested in the R10…I found that I was using my phone for ... MoreI have been a professional photographer for over 17 years, and I’ve used Canon cameras and lenses for my entire career. That said, I’ve never used a mirrorless camera, so I thought the R10 might be a great way for me to dip my toes in the water. If you’re like me, a long time DSLR user, you’ll have a lot to experience anew with this system, and I have to say I’m impressed.Professionally I use a Canon 5D mkIV, with a battery grip and flash bracket, and my usual glass is the 85mm L 1.2, the 70-200mm L 2.8, and the 24-70 L 2.8, and numerous other specialty lenses and equipment…I say that to let you know that the R10 and kit lens are quite small and light for comparison. And that was part of the reason I was interested in the R10…I found that I was using my phone for much of my personal pics because my pro rig is just too bulky for casual work. Now with the R10 I can bring my camera along for family outings again. Too, my 5d, as it’s currently set up, is too large for a camera strap, but the R10 is light enough that I don’t mind wearing it around my neck during a day hike, or exploring the city.I will say, the R10 is quite small, so it can feel slight in your hand, at least initially, but because it’s intuitively designed, and has enough of the usual classic Canon organization, it didn’t take too long for it to feel natural. The things that take the most to get used to, for me at least, is the lack of a large dial on them back of the camera, and using Live View. I know my 5D has a version of Live View, but I prefer to use the viewfinder, but on the R10, for its size, the Live View seems a better method, and one I need to practice with. Too, I love that the screen can rotate to accommodate any viewing angle.Functionally it handles great, the focus is spot on, and it produces images with plenty of resolution. Personally all my Canon cameras have been able to produce professional images, provided the glass (lens) is quality. I’ve owned or own the following Canon cameras, the Rebel, the 20d, the 30d, and every iteration of the 5d, and every single one produces images I could sell. I think the R10 could probably do the same, if I were to use L glass on it. Still, that’s not what this camera is made for, and I don’t intend to spend much money on lenses for it. The included S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens gets me most of the way toward a decent walking around lens…(I did purchase the Canon R50mm 1.8 as well, but that’s just because 85mm is my favorite focal length, and with the crop sensor, the 50mm is actually closer to 75mm.)The S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Is amazingly small, provided you’re used to DSLR lenses, and gives you a decent focal range to work with. While not exceptionally fast at 4.5, it produces clean images across the frame, with good contrast. Not much bokeh, obviously, unless you are shooting something extremely close to the camera, but typically your images are going to be pretty sharp and in focus deeper than you’d want for portraiture, but for sports or landscapes, this is very usable. Remember as I said before, you have the 1.5 or so crop factor to deal with, so this lens isn’t quite as wide as you might think (at 18mm you’re really closer to 27mm, and at 45mm you’ll be closer to 67mm).There is so much to talk about with this camera, especially as one coming from the DSLR world into mirrorless-land, but I’ll try to condense some of my favorite features, and a few things I don’t love.I really love the ability to shoot with a completely silent shutter. It takes some getting used to, as you don’t have the confirming sound that you did indeed capture an image, but there is much to like about getting real candid pics since your camera’s sound isn’t constantly announcing itself. I love the weight (or lack thereof), and I love the frames per second you came produce. I generally shoot single shot on my 5D, so it’s fun to capture action with the mirrorless R10.I absolutely love the eye detection feature…while not perfect, it something I wish dearly was on my 5D. I love being able to check focus in this way, and it’s particularly useful when shooting video. I should say that I’m not a huge video guy…so I haven’t put the R10 through it’s paces in this regard, but I have played with it, and it certainly is enough for me to make videos of my family…and because the camera is so light, you can do selfie videos which would be impossible with my 5D.One of the main things I was disappointed about was that the flash shoe isn’t standard size. For some reason I don’t know there was anything other than a one-size-fits-all, so when I took the R10 into my studio to use my studio strobes (or with my Canon 600EX II for that matter) I couldn’t test to see how well it and the 18-45mm would look with shaped light and f8, my usual studio aperture. I know there are adapters, but I wanted to use what was included with the kit.I’m not crazy about the battery life, but I’m spoiled by my battery grip of my 5D so that’s not a fair complaint. Too, another thing I miss from my 5D is my dual memory card slots. Still these are pro features, and the R10 is a camera to grow with - and if you begin to love photography - grow out of. I’ve seen so much I love with the mirrorless system due to the R10, and if this was my first big camera (as was the Rebel for me), it would wet my appetite for what a larger format could offer. I used my original Rebel for a few years, casually at first, then getting odd jobs for friends, then for strangers, and finally making the jump to the D’s. I think the R10 will serve the same purpose, to introduce and make people fall in love with photography by giving you creative control that cell phones just can’t match.When I pulled out the R10 at a cookout, my brother asked, sarcastically, if “people are still buying cameras.” The answer is they should be, and the R10 is a great way to start. (What I actually told my brother is, “Let me have a look at the pictures of your son’s football game you took on your cell phone…oh yeah, a nice, blurry mess, huh?” This was all tongue-in-cheek, obviously, but Canon cameras can do things cell phones can only dream about, and if you are going to print your photos, the gap between a dedicated camera and a phone is vast…I’m glad to have the R10, and I’m excited to use a camera for personal work again.Ps, I’ve included a picture of the R10 and my 5D together to give you an idea of the size difference. This isn’t to say one is better than the other, but rather they are both better than the other at different tasks, and I’m glad to have them both.

Canon R10 is one of the best entry level mirrorless camera for a wider audience including Beginner Photographers and Content creators. Though this camera is classified as an entry level camera it is loaded with tonnes of customizable features. My previous camera was Canon T5i DSLR that was introduced in 2013 which really shoots some wonderful photographs and video which we use it for our YouTube channel where we get good feedback about the video quality even now. Since we were looking to upgrade to a 4K mirrorless camera for the content creation, we didn't really wanted to go for a high end camera. We wanted to stick to the budget camera without compromising on some of the key features like 4K video, Auto-focus and compact design. So far I have been very satisfied ... MoreCanon R10 is one of the best entry level mirrorless camera for a wider audience including Beginner Photographers and Content creators. Though this camera is classified as an entry level camera it is loaded with tonnes of customizable features. My previous camera was Canon T5i DSLR that was introduced in 2013 which really shoots some wonderful photographs and video which we use it for our YouTube channel where we get good feedback about the video quality even now. Since we were looking to upgrade to a 4K mirrorless camera for the content creation, we didn't really wanted to go for a high end camera. We wanted to stick to the budget camera without compromising on some of the key features like 4K video, Auto-focus and compact design. So far I have been very satisfied with the R10 and I would certainly recommend this camera to everyone except amateur Wildlife/Sports photographers who can go for the sibling Canon R7 which was introduced around the same timeframe. I am really surprised by how Canon has stayed on the top in terms of introducing new models with innovative technology to stay atop of the competition.Pros:1. Overall Design - First looks were truly amazing. We own a Canon T5i DSLR and wanted to upgrade to a basic mirrorless camera for our YouTube cooking channel for better shooting performance and sleek design. R10 is so sleek, light weight (Camera without the lens weighs about 0.84 pounds and with the 18 – 45 mm lens it weighs around 1.21 pounds) and compact that it can be mounted on to the tripod easily. Having said that this camera is a great choice for vloggers, content creators and travelers especially who are outdoors and use a Gimbal for shooting. Since this a Beginner's camera upon choosing different modes we get a very nice representation with pictures and explanation for each of the modes. In my old T5i there were no images and it was all old style with just plain text. But Canon has done a great job in explaining the different modes in a more easier way. This option can be turned off if you are are an expert.2. Autofocus - Another feature that R10 shines is on Autofocus. With the Digic X processor, its really impressive how fast the autofocus is. Autofocus can be changed or selected by touching the LCD screen. The difference of Autofocus on my old T5i vs R10 was clearly visible. R10 has an excellent Autofocus system for both photos and videos. Autofocus is almost the same as the higher end R7 camera. Canon has done an excellent job with the autofocus considering the price point of this camera. One cannot ask for more.3. Burst shooting speeds - This is one of the another features that makes Canon R10 a worthy buy. Being an entry level mirrorless camera, Canon has done an amazing job with the shooting speed. Thanks to the Digic X processor once again for making this possible. One cannot expect wonders with shooting speeds especially if you are a Professional Wildlife or Sports photographer. If so you should consider the higher end R7 camera that has both In built body stabilization as well as amazing burst shooting speeds.4. APS-C Image Sensor - R10 has the same image sensor as the higher end mirrorless version R7 which was released around the same time frame.5. Shutter Mode - R10 has 15 FPS Mechanical shutter and 24 FPS Electronic shutter that makes this camera insanely fast making it suitable for Sports or Wildlife photographs but may not be best for professional Wildlife and Sports photographers.6. Tracking subjects - It is possible for one to choose from a wide range of subjects that we want the R10 to capture which can be People, Animals (not just Dogs and Cats) and Vehicles.7. Video shooting - R10 shoots video in 4K at 24 and 30 fps, 4K Crop Mode 60 FPS and FHD up to 120 FPS.8. Creative filters - R10 comes with different modes like Grainy B&W, Soft Focus, Fisheye effect, Art Bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art vivid, HDR art embossed which some people can use to reduce the time they spend on editing.9. Photo Scene modes - Self Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Group photo, Landscape, Panoramic Shot, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control and Silent shutter10. Movie Recording modes - Movie auto exposure(Shutter speed and aperture are auto - 4K at 24 and 30 fps and FHD at 24, 30 and 60 fps), Movie manual exp (Shutter speed and aperture are manually set - 4K at 24 and 30 fps and FHD at 24, 30 and 60 fps), HDR Movie(FHD only 30 fps)11. Wireless connectivity - R10 comes with the options to connect to Bluetooth and Wifi. I tried transferring the photos over the Bluetooth and that saved a lot of time that people usually spend in transferring the photos from the SD card to the computer.12. USB Type C charging - One can use the Power bank to charge the battery via the USB Type C port which will add some juice to the battery just in case you don't have additional batteries.13. Memory card - There is no memory card provided. It will be better if one opts for UHS-II cards instead of UHS-I cards to get the most out of the 4K videos.Cons:1. Lack of Image Stabilization - For Professional Sports, Wildlife photographers or anyone who is shooting fast action shots this camera may not be the best as it lacks some of the key features like in-body image stabilization.2. Meager Battery - Canon has tried to retain the same LP-E17 battery. If you are someone who does lots of Outdoor photography or even indoor photography its better to have couple of more additional batteries so that you don't run out of juice in the middle of your shooting. With the LCD screen one can shoot around 350-450 shots. But with the EVF this reduces to only around 210-290 shots. Its better to use the LCD screen instead of EVF to save juice on the battery.3. Smaller lens collection - Although it is possible to use an adapter to help use the old DSLR EF lenses on this one, it would be nice if Canon starts introducing more RF lenses in the near future.4. Issue with High Frame rate switching - If we are shooting on 4K with High Frame rate off, if we turn the High Frame rate on and then flip it back to Off once the shooting is complete the Movie format doesn't revert back to 4K instead it will be on FHD. This might be frustrating as people might think they will be switched back to 4K only to realize they have been shooting on a completely different resolution. This is something Canon should correct it at least in the future.

Before I got the Canon EOS R10 Mirror less camera, I already owned and use a Canon M50 Mark II and a Canon EOS RP camera, so I was already familiar with the operating system so to speak. There were things I liked better about the smaller M50, and things I liked better about the larger RP, and the EOS R10 kind of blends the best of both worlds together to be the best of the three. 1st thing is it's both a beginner friendly camera, and at the same time, it has lots of room to grow as you become a more skilled photographer. The nice thing is the menu system for operating the near infinite settings and adjustments is very intuitive and laid out so it's super easy to use and to learn. Weather you're taking still photographs, or filming video, there are settings that will ... MoreBefore I got the Canon EOS R10 Mirror less camera, I already owned and use a Canon M50 Mark II and a Canon EOS RP camera, so I was already familiar with the operating system so to speak. There were things I liked better about the smaller M50, and things I liked better about the larger RP, and the EOS R10 kind of blends the best of both worlds together to be the best of the three. 1st thing is it's both a beginner friendly camera, and at the same time, it has lots of room to grow as you become a more skilled photographer. The nice thing is the menu system for operating the near infinite settings and adjustments is very intuitive and laid out so it's super easy to use and to learn. Weather you're taking still photographs, or filming video, there are settings that will let the camera do most of the hard work and let the artist just point and shoot, or there are a few setting modes that offload a few of the settings to the camera's AI but let the artist make the main adjustments and the camera will adjust it's settings to follow along with the artist. And of course there is full manual mode that will let you adjust everything however you want it, exactly the way you want and the camera won't change a thing, it will just capture the images how you tell it to. The built in flash works great, and the camera will even make recommendations on when it thinks you might benefit from using the flash. The included kit lens is amazing for a kit lens... it's actually really amazing for a lens period. I got some of the most highly detailed pictures using the included lens that I've ever gotten with any camera ever. I was highly impresses once I was plying them back on my monitor. The focus system on this camera is better than camera's costing 3 times as much, and it nailed focus on almost every picture I took with greater than 98% accuracy or better, and the shots it missed were probably my fault not the cameras. I could go on and on talking about how good this camera is, but I'll just say it's an amazing value, and with it being part of the R series it uses the best most up to date lenses that were specifically crafted for the mirrorless system, so you could start your photography career with this camera, buy all the lenses you want, upgrade to a more capable body and still continue to use the same lenses, and then use this camera for back up, and or shooting B roll. Being from the same family and from the same system is handy because the features and settings are similar enough that using this camera, and then switching to one of my other Canons isn't a hassle, everything is where it should be, easy to find, and easy to switch back and forth. 1 last thing is the flip and rotate screen on the back. It's a tough screen, and tough shutter can be activated, so you can flip it around when filming yourself or taking selfies, and it's easy to make adjustments on the fly, and to see what they do. No fumbling around with dials etc like some other brands.