Review on White Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Vlogging Camera Kit - EF-M 15-45mm Lens, 4K Video, Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth Technology by Ray Cole

Let me start by saying I'm not a camera expert. I've had point and shoot cameras since I had one 20 years ago. Over time I have switched to newer and more powerful models. My last camera was the Panasonic DMC-LX7. I've taken it on glider flights (I'm a pilot) and really liked the small form factor and high photo quality (check out Flightbit@ on Instagram). I recently took a big step towards interchangeable lens cameras and I LOVE it! The Canon M50 retains many of the advantages of a point-and-shoot compact camera. While not exactly "pocket-friendly" it will fit in most jackets, especially those with a 22mm lens. I bought a bracelet so I wouldn't drop it if I stuck my head out the glider window. It fits perfectly in the MindShift Gear PhotoCross 13 shoulder bag along with all the other stuff I take to the airport. In any case. Back to earth. The picture quality is amazing. I went through a few youtube tutorials (I recommend Chris Bray's series) to learn about aperture, shutter speed, etc. It opened up a whole new world of creativity for me. The M50 has all the controls you need to create stunning, professional-quality photos (blurred backgrounds or precise focus points). With the help of Chris on YouTube, I was able to skip the "Blank Mode" that comes standard with the camera and go straight to the Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. I can see how Standard mode can be very useful for those who are new to the camera. In any case, if you are new to photography and want to spend that kind of money on a camera, you should check out some YouTube videos. Also, you can find many reviews on YouTube talking about 4k crop factor and poor autofocus (contrast vs dual pixel is often mentioned). You can forget all that if you are a beginner like me. The 1080 HD video is awesome and has all the bells and whistles to make you look like Spielberg. You can even tap anywhere on the screen to shift focus! Wonderful. There were a few things that I had to get used to or that I would like to improve. The viewfinder is handy, but I had trouble turning the touchscreen on and off. Like your phone, the camera has a proximity sensor that turns off the screen when it detects you're nearby. I didn't really like it so I disabled the viewfinder in the menu system. I wish there was a simple button to turn it on and off. I had to do some digging to understand time lapse videos. They are not on the watch face or in the on-screen menu. You need to go into the settings menu in video mode and turn it on. Again, YouTube will be your friend. Finally, remember that "the interchangeable lens deal" is something of a money hole. I bought a Canon EF-M 22mm lens which is great for everyday photography. As an aspiring landscape photographer, I was also tempted to buy the Laowa 9mm lens, which retails for $499 at Revain. Luckily I found it on the used car market for $380. Beware of temptation! Let me know if you have any beginner questions. i love the camera I hope you will too. Have fun!