Learn more about StoryBlocks at storyblocks.com/Max READ ME: Sorry for less b-roll than normal, I wasn’t able to shoot more because I unfortunately have Covid and had to use what I had at home since I don’t want to get the rest of the team sick too. The last few days have really sucked but the kids are getting better and it’s mostly my wife and I that are suffering the most. I hope your all staying safe and healthy!

Max, wish you fast recovery. appreciate your effort.

I'm getting the Canon R5 for stills (Photography) since this is my primary focus (70 %) and getting the Canon C70 for video ONLY. The beauty of this setup is they BOTH use RF Lenses! That is a huge selling point along with so many other positive reasons. The C70 DOES NOT overheat (built-in cooling fan) and can record in multiple different ways to the dual cards. It's a Super35 with Dual Gain Output sensor and with the Canon Speedbooster, you get Full Frame. I might be wrong here but Apple may release codec acceleration of these more difficult codecs in their newly announced in-house, non-Intel CPU's tomorrow. Get well soon.

Wishing your family a full and fast recovery! Your videos have meant a lot to me, and I'm grateful for your generosity and knowledge!

Sad to read that you and your family are hit by COVID. I wish you all a quick recovery. I am enjoying your all your videos. Take it easy Max, we can live with a few less videos from you for a few weeks.

I ended up getting both. Ditched my Nikon D850 and lenses. I used the R5 primarily for photography and the a7siii for video. I also think the RF lenses are better than the GM lenses albeit less variety but I am sure it will catch up to Sony.

I don’t get why people keep comparing them. One is a dedicated video camera, while the other is photo based with video features. That’s like comparing a sports sedan vs a sports car

You've had it for 2 months and others like myself are still waiting for their preorder to arrive.....

What are the green lines in 17:54 please? Some sensor fail while recording? Video is fine, but I realised this. Can you explain? Thx!

If the purpose is mainly video the A7siii seems like a clear choice. if you care about photography the R5 is significantly better - the A7siii isn’t even shooting images big enough for me to use as a desktop wallpaper - if you are a photographer the R5 4K HQ is great and enough to be the winner for hybrid photo + video

I don’t understand why people on KZfaq don’t just keep both. :) they surely have the money. Lol

I chose the R5 as a complement to my C200 and some Ursas, so for me the R5 helps grab run and gun b-roll either hand-held or gimbal. The cinema cameras do longer-form interview content. So for me, the record limit is immaterial, and I have yet to get it to overheat on set. I love everything about this camera so far, and I don't even have the RF lenses yet. Despite that, I'm getting incredible handheld stuff in 10 bit that is totally useable next to my C200 in c-raw. I have a 2015 iMac, and I've been pleasantly surprised how fast the 10 bit H265 files transcode in Final Cut Pro (faster than the C200 raw files). I can go have a coffee, or grab a bite, and the files are transcoded. So for me, this thing is a dream, and the photo-capabilities are truly next level. Thanks for all you do!!

Thank you for the review. I think you are the only guy that addressed the codec problem. If you get the latest AMD an nVidia cards please put them to a test. I think it would be the best comparison of the year.

Hi Max and your wife as well. Screw the ad spot agreements, if they don't understand they do not deserve you supporting them in the first place. Can't add any more to the good wishes already expressed. You are a KZfaq treasure. Kudos for going public, BobUK.

Thanks for your thoughts Max. I am trying to decide between the two myself. I am eagerly awaiting the (hopefully) upcoming firmware form Canon. If the C-log3 brings more Dynamic Range and they address heat issues then I might lean back towards the R series. An R6 + R5 combo would be quite a kit for stills and video. But I agree, this situation requires renting both and trying them out. Good luck with your new channel.

so it means a7iii 4k better than a7siii 4k in term of detail ? 11:49

I will not buy a Canon again for ethical reasons, they NERF their cameras and intentionally inconvenience their users for transparent marketing reasons. But still, great video and interesting.

Max is that a dropped frame at 17:55 of your video? Is that an issue with the camera/card or rendering? Please let me know?

Thank you so much for this video - I have the A7iii and loved your honesty when it came to 4k image quality vs a7siii. Thank you again and appreciate all your hard work!

Nice honest review man. Respect. I also appreciate you mentioning the strengths of the a7iii. 6k downsampled. No one hardly mentions this. The R5 with ibis is awesome. Plus as a photo camera no contest. R5 is like the a7iii but better. Great all rounder

At around 17:53 there is a flash of colored bars on the lower half of the screen. I played it back to make sure its acutally in the video and it is. Why is that? Is that to help identify copyright infringement?

Interesting you like the image of the A7III better than that of the A7S III. Makes sense I guess given the former downsamples from a 6K image. Surprised the 10-bit color and 4.2.2. did not help sway things. Damn, that gives me pause in purchasing an A7S III now. I upgraded my A7S gen I to an A7III two years back. Will be very interesting to see what Sony does with the A7 IV.

Also, I’ve been super impressed with the max tech channel. Hard to imagine a video a day, but you really have done it well. It snowed in Spokane and two hours later I see you with a video talking about snow in Spokane. That’s some efficient workflow for sure.

What happened at 17:54 ?

The best tech reviewer ! You give your viewers what they want, kudos to you

This is videographer perspectives mostly. Keep that in mind.

I appreciate your honest and unbiased review. You touched on a lot of aspects that are very helpful for a lot of people considering which one will be best for their workflows. Thank you!

Super classy review and video. I know you never liked the 5DIV and EOS-R when they came out, so to hear such high praise about the R5 sure says a lot. I think for you it's a no brainer to keep the Sonys since that is what you've always shot. For those of us who are pro photographers and also want to do video, the R5 is a dream come true. (the only thing I disagree with is the 1080p which seems to be one of the best 1080p on the market in the R5, much better than the R or other previous gen cameras) I hope your R5 finds a great home and can't wait to watch more of your videos here and on Max Tech.

Wishing you and your family a fast recovery Max. You lost a bit of weight. Stay safe!

Your videos are very very informative and you put a lot of work into them. Keep it up

do u get the monitor and finder is warmer than the actual video when u compare it on an NLE? or perhaps my monitor and finder on the a7siii needs recalibration by Sony?

Great content as always, best wishes on continued good health to you and your family. What are you asking for your R5?

Wish you quick recovery 🙏

Why argue. Almost every serious youtubers use the a7s3. It's crazy to mix cameras unless you review cameras and lenses. Stick with one system and get a great workflow. In the end nobody really notices the minor differences and you will drive yourself crazy. It's better to let it go to someone who will use it instead of collecting dust on the shelf. Great review.

Nice review. So perfectly breakdown every aspect. Thank you ❤️

It’s pretty indisputable at this stage, video: A7Siii (and I have no love of Sony), photography: R5 for sure but it still overheats. If you’re balancing both worlds then see which gets you more work and favour that. I mean anyone on here regularly watching camera reviews and downloading samples knows this is the case I think.

Great video. You guys will all get well. Wishing you all a speedy recovery.

Great job dude... loved that you're totally transparent, honest and not compromised with any potential 'leaning-on' from the corps. I have both too and the Canon is hard to beat when it comes to IQ and ergos. Clearly with your workflow, it makes total sense to go with the A7S III and that EVF and second ISO is a dream... I just can't wait for Apple silicon to handle 4:2:2!!

R5 was mis marketed its really a fantastic stills camera which happens to have some useable video. A7Slll is for sure a more dedicated video shooter

Even though I’m a canon user, I still like Sony. The only problem is that, (other than my budget) I don’t like the look of the Sony cameras. They look too blocky and tourist-like. The R5 looks sleek and professional. Anyway, have a fast recovery!

Get well soon, Max! Your reviews have been among my very favorites fro several years!

I'm actually considering doing the reverse and getting rid of the A7s3. Having received it has a Christmas gift and strictly a Canon user for years, I've experienced nothing but headaches with the Sony! Everything from the right SD Cards, SD card reader, which codecs will play on my computer and the programs I had to install just to play my freaking video. Don't get me wrong I do love what I see with the Sony but I don't want to work this hard!

Hi Max, Panasonic GH5 also shoots in 10bit 4:2:2, will it have difficulty in post production like the R5?

17:53 - 17:54 check the video its flickering or something like that

Sorry to hear you’re sick. Great video despite that. As for the camera, I wish I were in the market for the r5 right now. Not a lot of shoots for me right now in Spokane. Declined all weddings this year and am just doing outdoor family and senior shoots.

Hi Max, now with M1 Max, would you change your mind on A7S3 vs R5? Thx!

I am still waiting for my A7S3. Can't wait to have it!

The Sony camera is borrowed from Sony - it has a sticker with a number to it to prove it. Man says he will keep Sony and sell Canon, but he won't keep the borrowed Sony. You can see that Sony has paid him. There are many videos where KZfaq says that they sell Canon and buy Sony, unfortunately all lie. It is not worth watching such KZfaqr because you never know if he is telling the truth or what he was paid for.

side question lol. how much mm is ur Apple Watch? looks dope

Max, you're saying Canon went with 4:2:2 as if there are no benefits to it. 4:2:2 is better for keying green screen footage. I actually wish the Canon had 4:4:4 but that's for higher end cameras. Point is, if something is better, why would you want them to go with something lesser?

Get well soon Max!

The deciding difference amongst all these small differences is the pixel zize of the sanner, there the R 5 simply rules & i think that this is the reson why exactly in portrait shots the faces and facial expresiions come out much better than the S 3. And if you record with the Atmos Ninja V and remove the memory cards than there is really no overheating problem anymore

I came to conclusion that a super detailed image is not always good for "cinematic" picture. My opinion was confirmed after the Brandons Lee review of A7Siii when he told that he reduced a details in post of his A7Siii footage. And his footage was so pleasing and beautiful. So even not the most detailed 4k of A7Siii is enough for me o think.

hey Max, where can i get those wall arts? they look dope!

There's an other update coming next month to the R5. Let's see how much more time it get's and what RAW light looks like.

Get well soon Max!!!

Canon's IBIS is wobbly tho

Sending you love ❤️ and speedy recovery for you and your family

4k HQ is 8k readout of course it will overheat! People need to understand that .

Get better soon Max

A nice thoughtful comparison. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Serious question: Why not keep the Canon if you love the lenses so much? Invest in the lenses and when the R5ii comes out then hopefully that will solve your other issues? Hope you get better fast man. I was sick for almost two months it sucked.

Thanks for this awesome video! How do you transcode your canon video files so that you can work with it? Are u using proxys? I am also a Sony shooter (a6600) and i was thinking about switching to the R6 but the 4.2.2 codec makes me really sceptical.

any update on this comparison?

Thanks for the great video Max. Speedy recovery to you. Hey btw, where can I get those latest C-Log luts?

“Video guy chooses video camera over photo camera for video”.

I hope you speedy recovery Maxim vizdoravlivai😊

Do you still have the canon?

Thank you for your final thoughts. I love coming back to your channel(s). You mentioned rolling shutter but did not go into detail. Did one camera have worse rolling shutter than the other?

Wait for the new update before you sell. These two companies are still trying to compete even post release.

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Max! You mentioned in the video you'd link the latest clog lut in the description but it doesn't seem to be here. Hope you and your family feel better soon! Cheers.

I'd of bought the R6...if it didn't overheat. Wishing you the best during your recovery.

Hello Max. Thanks for the honest review - it was a pleasure to watch. I have only one question: can you elaborate the codec ordeal with the R5? You say that their 10 bit 4:2:2 is a nightmare to edit even in ALL-I mode. But as far as I know 7SIII also has 10 bit 4:2:2, as well as the GH5, and the footage from those cameras edits smoothly. So what is wrong particularly with Canon?

I bought both and decided to keep the R5 and buy a second body. I shoot primarily weddings and events with it at ISO 10000 or lower and found the Canon to be cleaner with more natural colors in mixed or low light, which I often find myself in. The Sony had some things I preferred also, but on the ones that weighed heavier for my work, the Canon won. Both of these are great cameras though and you really can't go wrong with either. Buy the one that fits the style of shooting you'll be doing with it.

take care Max, get welll soon. love from India to you and your family.

What if you hook the R5 to Atomos Ninja V? Will it record externally at 10bit 4:4:4 without limit?

if I could afford 3x canon eos r5 to switch them out when one overheats in 8k raw it could be fun. but I'm not that rich

Yeeks, get better soon Max. Sorry to hear that.

Hi Max, again! The IBIS is important to me, sadly these days I shake a bit so what you are saying is very interesting. The rolling shutter assessment also helps - I'm on the fence between the R6 and 5 and not because of the cost. More to do with understanding what I am really looking for. The perfect camera, of course, but since that will never exist ......BobUK.

For your use case - the Sony is a no brainer. It will be interesting what happens with the R5 with upcoming CRAW light, CLOG 2,3 and recording codec changes. They need to remove the darn 30 minute limit though.

Max do you know if AMD cards do support 4:2:2? I don't yet know when to set the A7SIII to 4:2:2 but I want the piece of mind my workflow won't change

It just doesn't make sense the 30m limit to protect the cinema line because takes usually don't last that much. Using an un-editable codec makes more sense to that matter.

great review, usually I find yours a little bit biased (as you said, you're a SONY shooter), but this is by far one of the most objective comparisons out there. kudos!

Have the codec issues and heating been resolved? Looking to upgrade from a73 to a new camera

17:54 - What was that?

Interested in the R5 if its still available!

Just about to sell my GH5S and all my MFT lenses. The upgrade is between these two cameras. I’m leaning towards the R5 with each new firmware. The “overheating” debacle sucks but there are work arounds that I’m comfortable with: Overheating => 4K oversampled crop mode ftw No full HDMI => internal 8K RAW better imho Native ND adapter for EF ISO performance still stellar for 45MP 45 MP stills for landscapes 4KLQ good enough for KZfaq Canon colors Track DPAF AF is just amazing (Sony too!) Canon has more interesting cinema line imho Editing performance won’t be an issue with new Apple ARM laptops (based off iPad Pro). Fully accelerated 10 bit 4:2:2 in h264 and H265.

Get well soon Max!.

You can actually triple record with an atomos recorder.

A74 4k60 10bit raw Flippy screen New autofocus 6k 30 Screen like the r5 or r6, God they are good! New menu

Get well soon, Max. Allah bless you.

Great comparison, i just cant find the updated lut in the description as you mentioned

Get well soon, Max!

One future firmware update they say they'll have is one that uses a lighter codec

Hey, might be a bit late for the party. is the camera sold? I was thinking of picking one up from germany, however i'm living in Sweden if that is an issue. Wasn't really looking for the 24-70 since I have one for the EF mount but depending on what we're talking I might consider getting the RF one instead. I'll send you my email if the camera is still available. Ps. just found your channel, looked at a few videos and will def. subscribe! Keep it up!

R5 photography 1st, video 2nd A73 video 1st, photo if you want it. People who need/do video mainly shouldn't get the R5.

I want one of these so badly but the budget? Nope!

Thanks for the good information max hope you and the wife get well

Thanks for the video...did you ever get to try Nikon Z6/Z7 for video and photo....if possible can you make a video on that?