A Canon EOS camera mounted on a Velbon tripod against a teal background with white horizontal lines.Studio 300 is so excited to present the next generation of photography technology: Mirrorless Cameras! With their smaller, lighter casings, these petite powerhouses are perfect for online content creation or for those who want to shoot in 4K with little to no lens noise. However, as you will see below, they are also superbly suitable for amateur photographers as well.

I checked out the Canon EOS R50 from the Studio to see what all the hype was about and was immediately struck by the sizing difference. For example, below are two cameras from the Studio. The camera to the left is the Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless, and the camera to the right is a DSLR camera from Canon’s T series. What a difference! The R50 was also considerably lighter, which enhanced its portability.

 

Side view of two Canon cameras with attached lenses; the left camera is more compact, while the right camera is larger and has a more prominent handgrip.

Testing Out the Camera

When it came time to test it out, I headed to one of my favorite photography places: Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. It was a gorgeous day, and I was able to capture some great shots—even in the harsh, peak daylight hours. Please note: being the amateur I am, I shot all photos in “A+” or “Auto Mode.”

Here are a few photos I captured:

Two adult sheep sit closely together on straw in a barn near a metal pen, with several lambs lying down in the corner.

A lamb nurses from an adult sheep standing in front of a red barn door on a farm.

Two cows, one black and one brown-and-white, stand close together near a crate in a fenced outdoor area beside a red barn.

A group of ducks swims together on a sunlit pond with green water.

A close-up side view of a brown and white llama wearing a purple halter, outdoors with rocks, trees, and a blue sky in the background.

 

A brown llama standing on dirt, eating hay near a metal trough in a fenced outdoor enclosure.

And here is a short video showing off the R50’s video capabilities.

A duck with a reddish-brown head sits on a floating platform in a pond, surrounded by green foliage and a wire fence in the background.

Overall, testing out the R50 was a joy. The camera produced beautifully clear photos and video even in typically the ‘worst’ lighting conditions. If you have a library card and have completed the Studio’s orientation, the three Canon EOS R50 mirrorless cameras are available for checkout! Please note: the Studio also has three Nikon Z30 mirrorless cameras available for checkout.

Studio 300 Orientation

All patrons wanting to take full advantage of the equipment and spaces available in Studio 300 need to complete an orientation session. Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. In-person orientations are available by request.

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