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The R7 finally solves Canon’s 4K 60fps dilemma

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Higgins2002
Higgins2002 Contributing Member • Posts: 913
Re: The R7 finally solves Canon’s 4K 60fps dilemma
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  1. Able1039 wrote:

I’ve been desperately trying to find a reliable way to shoot 4K 60 in a small form a factor. The Canon cameras that offer 4K 60fps are listed below with their weaknesses.

R6- beautiful but overheats

R5- overheats. Adding Atomos Ninja makes it cumbersome

R5 C- chews through a battery in 30 minutes. Adding battery grip makes cumbersome

C70- crop sensor, large body

IDX and R3 - price and size

I usually film skateboarding events at 1080p 60fps but this weekend I decided to bump it up to 4K 60p on my R6. There were 3 events with an hour cool down in between. I got about 30 minutes each event of 4K 60 until it overheated and the rest was shot full HD. When I finally edited the video this weekend I was stunned at how good the 4K 60p was. Crispy, able to slow mo, add stabilization in post, crop in… it was a dream come true. I couldn’t fathom going back to simply full HD. Here’s what I shot

https://youtu.be/CIednx5xS9M

All week I’ve been trying to figure out a solution to shoot more 4K 60p with Canon and kept running into issue after issue. I was particularly disappointed with the R5C. I shoot weddings as well and needed a B and C camera for ceremonies that shoot 4K and most importantly a 4K 60p camera for dreamy slow motion shot with a Ronin S. The only viable option I’ve found is the R7. I figure I’ll connect it to my Ronin, pop on my Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and I’ve got an equivalent 28-56mm f2.8. Not bad.
I’m just sharing my experience with guys just in case someone else is going through the same dilemma I am. A 4K 60p camera that doesn’t overheat* is a good sign for Canon. Makes me hopeful for the R5 and R6 Mark ii

Any similar stories, insights and disagreements are welcomed below

R7 4k60 is the line skipping version, R5 does line skipping too in fullframe but 5,1k oversampling in 4k60p APS-C mode.

I have not overheated my R5 in 4K60p APS-C mode yet

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