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M50 Mark II First Impressions

Started Oct 12, 2021 | Discussions thread
OP RLight Senior Member • Posts: 4,414
Re: M50 Mark II First Impressions

B_Gardner wrote:

I bought a used Canon M50 as a backup for my M6ii and am learning to use it. Its a good camera and takes great photos under normal conditions. However, I was surprised to learn that, unlike the M6ii, the M50 has limited time-lapse video capabilities and does not accept an intervalometer. As an astrophotographer, the inability to shoot manual time lapse movies at a shutter speed slower than 1/30 sec, combined with the lack of a jack to plug in an intervalometer, is limiting. I am mentioning this because I read a lot of reviews of the M50 before buying it and nobody mentioned this shortcoming which admittedly, probably isn't very important to most photographers, but was a huge disappointment for me. I've since read that the M50 is considered by some to be a "entry level" camera, whereas the M6ii is considered to be "advanced".

I’d agree with that assessment. It doesn’t mean one can’t use it because it’s entry level, but you do need to be aware of its capabilities and limitations.

The M50s are good value, but not as advanced as the M6II. However the M50s have a hot shoe+EVF and fully articulated screen. The M6 II doesn’t. It has many other perks though including the better sensor.

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