@nickfoxer wrote:
Hi there,
I'm new to the forum so thanks in advance. My question pertains to video/vlogging only, (no stills).
I'm currently using a 70D for vlogging, but it's fairly heavy and also doesn't have any in-camera stabilization.
I'm wondering, if I got an EOS M5 (or M6 in april) which have in-camera 5-axis stabilization, could I also just get an EF-M to EF mount adapter, throw a nice fast L-series lens on there, and get a super crisp (but ALSO stabilized) image? Best of both worlds so to speak?
Thanks!
-Nick
Sure, you could try that. Although, I would strongly advise against it because the battery is just simply too small. Canon even beefed up the battery, too. Instead of 150-200 shots with an EF-M series lens, you should now get 250-300 shots.
Bear in mind that those numbers [told hold me to them too closely, please] are with EF-M lenses, with much smaller focusing motors and much lighter lens elements than standard EF/EF-S lenses, much less "L" Series lenses.
I have an M3 with the adapter. The only EF lenses that I have used on it are the two pancake lenses by Canon. Most of the time I have a manual focus Rokinon 14mm lens mounted to it. The M Series is great for manually focused shots. Due to the small size of the batteries, you would be limited to what you could do.
I have never shot video with it. It is great for manual focusing scenarios, like macro shots. It is also great for using a wide angle lens focused to the hyperfocal distance, and shooting landscapes and cityscapes. I also put a pancake lens on it, and hand it to someone who wants to tag along when i go shooting.
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