I love how you use correct exposure and composition instead of insanely shallow depth of field to make your videos look cinematic. Your videos are always so pleasing to watch.
Absolutely amazing footage! Are you planning to make a tutorial of how you expose and color grade your videos? Your footage always looks perfect and would love to learn how to create videos like you do.
Just bought this lens, mounted on the Viltrox 0.71 but the camera light keeps flickering. After the firmware update for the adapter, it worked flawlessly. The Aperture has been boosted and the wide angle flexibility is stunning. Thanks very much for the video.
I am also experiencing the same issue with the viltrox adapter. The camera is not getting the proper aperture values and is throwing some errors. I updated the speedbooster firmware and even tried with a friend's viltrox adpater (same errors) but I still can't make it to work. The lens works fine withot the adapter. Any suggestion? Thanks!
Have this lens. Needed some macro shots the other day and surprised at how good the lens actually is. Unfounded bad rep that kit lenses get. Planning to definitely get the EF mount mod.
Beautiful images, serene. I'd be interested in a comparison between the EFS 18-55mm and the EOS-M 18-55mm, as your previous videos on the EOS version are fantastic too.
The EF-s is only better because of the option to use a speedbooster. I also like the manual focus ring better too, feels more natural. But either are fine 😎👍
@@ZeekEOSZ what exactly is the benefit of a speed booster? It looks like it allows for digital communication with the camera, and increases aperture while making the lens wider according to metabones’s site. Curious if it allows AF. Seems like a solid budget option over full frame lenses
Haha, I hate this lens 😁 Image is always kind of slightly blurry (you can even see it here sometimes) a lot of purple fringe around bright objects, you can also see it here in clips, and overall just very boring picture... But stabilization is great. Well it's a matter of personal taste and I just probably like vintage lenses more. Anyway, great video Zeek! 👍 And very nice footage even with this kit lens.
I just picked up my first mirrorless Zeek because of all your videos! Thank you! Btw, just wondering why you shut down your socials? Was looking to share some stuff with a buddy and noticed it’s gone. Hope to see you back soon!
Ah it's just mainly due to hacking on my Instagram, even after changing the password, so for personal reasons I've deactivated FB too. I'll still be on YT though.
Hi Zeek, thanks for another great video. Is the 18-55 as sharp as the 18-135? I would like to have a sharp lens for my canon m6. For sure the canon 32 is better, but I am not ready to invest that money now. Greetings!
I am experiencing issues with this exact lens and the viltrox speedbooster. The camera is not getting the proper aperture values and is throwing some errors. I updated the speedbooster firmware and even tried with a friend's viltrox speedbooster (same errors) and I still can't make it to work. The lens works fine without the adapter. Any suggestion? Thanks!
Hi Zeek, great Video. Question, if you order the ef mod plate for the 18 - 55 is stm, would it also be compatible for mounting it on the backside of the ef s 17 - 55 f2.8? I have a 5d 4 and would love to shoot invthe cropped 4k mode with that lens. Thank you in advance for your help. Best, Stefan
Thanks for keep making those videos. I hope it's okay to ask this here: I still try to get used to the EOS M with Magic Lantern (using your latest build). How do I switch between framing the whole image and croping the preview to set the right focus? You mentioned in the video you tap the screen for that, but when I tap the screen, it opens the Magic Lantern menu? Help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
In ML Tab 3, you can go to "customised buttons" where you can set tap and button features to your liking. You can set info button for framing, tap etc. Or tap for focus peaking, zebras etc.
Hello Zeek! Your videos convinced me to get the EOS M. I want to use it mainly as a b-cam for interviews and to shoot 3-5 minutes music videos. I have a sigma 18-35, what are the best recording modes that will a) bring out the best sharp/cinematic quality b) serve mist compatible with a camera monitor (feelworld 7”) c) give me long or unlimited recording time Also is EOS m compatible with an atomos ninja v? Does it even need it? Look forward to your response
The 2.5K FRTP Mode is nice. You can always reduce resolution if you need, and using your touch monitor, you can pinch out to fill the screen. Ninja V doens't work with the M.
Another awesome video, Zeek! If you could only have one lens for the EOS-M, what would it be? To expand on that, what if that one lens had to be a small compact lens?
Hard question. For small and compact, probably the 7Artians 17mm F1.4, or KITs 15-45/18-55. Otherwise, the 17-55 IS is very versatile and very good with the speedbooster.
I am having trouble. I record in 1080 10 bit 2:35 and when I press record the screen turns pink. But when I put on 14 bit it’s okay. I also tested camera on hot sunny day of 100 degrees. I believe overheated many times and temperature on camera reads 52 celsius.
Hey Zeek! Firstly thx for your channel and your amazing work. You give a lot of precious infos. You’ve tried the 5DMii and probably other canon’s cam. Can you give a feedback on raw quality and user experience with these? Eos m looks to be the most advanced device for ML? Other idea: it’s time to create a discord place? It’s free!
Excuse me if I'm confused, does it mean that with the EF-S 18-55 IS STM and EOS M, you get vignetting from 18mm to 24mm with and without a speedbooster? I don't see the advantage of the speedbooster here: it opens one step of aperture but we gain about the same in wider angle without it. And we can't use it up to 24mm 1:1 if it gives vignetting.
No speedbooster will produce no vignette at any focal length. With the Speedbooster it's fine, from 24mm and above. The benifits are mainly for crop sensor cameras like Mkcro or Four Thirds GH6, P4K or the M50/ EOS M in this case that have big crops in high resolution modes. You get a wider field of view without vignette in those crop modes. So the Speedbooster is a nice choice in those case.
Have you done a video on the dark frame subtraction and noise reduction in ML App? I messed around with it the other day and my low light noise performance has greatly improved. I get a fraction of the noise that I used to.
Can you extend what and how you have messed with it or do you maybe have a videolink to either how you do it or where its shown how to do it? :) I usually use NeatVideo which is really nice
@@sarcasticfpv3862 This video explains how to do it at the end of the video. I don't have any links to a before or after comparison. I could possibly do one if I get the time. The darkframe subtraction could be beneficial to use before NeatVideo but with how good Neat Video is there might not be a difference in the final video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--mmnG5uBJok.html
If you're using full frame, you can't mount this lens unless you have the EF Conversion. Otherwise an RF to EF adapter will do fine, no need for the conversion.
@@ZeekEOSZ Thanks! I thought that the conversion kit itself taked care of some vignetting. I plan to buy an used Canon RP or Canon R, and use only my EF and EF-S lenses with the Canon adapter.
Hi Zeek, can you please test the EF-M 18-150 MM ? I saw the 18-135 EF-S video and I really wonder if the 18-150 is great too, especially if it can create a shallow depth of field
I have this lens and have modified it to EF mount. I've updated the firmware on my viltrox speedbooster. My EOS M won't boot up with the speed booster + hacked efs lens. When I use a regular EF lens with everything works okay. My modified 55-250mm and 18-55mm have this problem. Any tips? Thanks in advance!
As someone really looking into the EOS M and Magic Lantern, what do you recommend for a nice starter kit that covers both video and stills? I currently have been using Lumix GH4 with a few lenses and want something a bit more compact/partner to my GH4 that I can use a bit more regularly as I want to shoot more dance videos and stills (I co-own and teach dance).
Hey Zeek, what settings can I use a monitor and it not cause any recording problems or time limits. I want 1080p 14bit raw unltd time recording. Is this possible using a monitor?
Just got here and loved your channel Zeek. Question - what´s all the hype about the EOS little camera when you can get great other cameras for peanuts, like blackmagics and panasonics?
Peanuts to you, but not to most people on the planet. The EOS M is affordable for most people on the planet that want to get into filmmaking for cheap. Use your head.
@@SourceAwareness "Peanuts" for us, film makers, who are used to earning more than the average inhabitant of this planet... not to penny pinchers....Most people on the planet should be using their cell phones, and not seeking high end gear - There´s no such thing as "filmmaking for cheap". As Zeek shows, you still need more stuff to get the images the way they look, like lenses, stabilizers, gymbals, lights, filters, dollies, steadycams, vehicles, drones, cables, storage, notebooks. So what´s the point? Also, show up to a client´s job with this tiny camera and you make sure you are not hired anymore. Use your head. If you don´t believe me, watch potato Jet´s Arri´s factory visit video and see the top german engineer behind arri´s cameras explain why real cinema costs money.
Zeek, you say the first gen 18-55mm EF-S is the only version that works w/ the speed booster hack. What goes wrong with the newer models? I ask bc I see the newer models on eBay for cheep all day long.
Hi Zeek, how do you like the focus ring of this lens? How much of an angle is it possible to turn it? And what were the aperture aquivalents with the speedbooster? Edit: and how is the shallow depth of field? Is it possible to get a blurry background from one certain focal length? (I know it depends on the distance but usually on the wide end like 18mm I assume it will be tough to not have everything in focus all the time. Then the higher the focal length goes I would assume it gets easier). And totally other question do you know if the stabilisation is better than on an old sigma lens in comparison? I have the very old 18-55 2.8-4.5 and when walking with all the ninja steps I tried it's just not possible to get decent footage. It's okay to have some shake but it's shaking all over the place 🤣
Sascha Müller I love the manual focusing with this lens, it's not too quick of a focus through for a kit lens. Shallow depth of field is actually pretty good and depends on what mode you set for more DOF. Zooming out helps create that look and the Speedbooster translates from f3.5 to about f2.8. The Stabilisation is perfect, pretty much like the 55-250 STM. It will be better than the Sigma.
Hey Zeek, I see that most of the video you are using the metabones speedbooster have you been able to use it with the Viltrox SB? I have the exact same lens and with the Viltrox SB I am getting error01 on the eos M. Tried firmware update still not compatible.
I have tested it with the Viltrox Speedbooster and it has no issues, it connects, AF works as well as IS. I'm not sure of the firmware on the lens, could be the answer.
Hey Zeek. Ummiy here I just wanted to know which camera between the Canon EOS M and the Lumix G85 is the best film camera for a beginner. The len's to go with it Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 or the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
Geeting, I have a problem with my monitor Zeek! I have a huge delay that makes it hard for me to focus accurately! Is it because of my cable or that's a problem on eos m?
@@ZeekEOSZ Well, I think that's it! I have a problem with my cable, cause I tested that on my tv and my PC monitor and also my smartphone with a HDMI to USB adaptor and I had the same problem on all of them. I thought maybe it's a problem with eos m but it looks like, it's about the cable. thanks zeek, Lots of love to you man ❤
hi zeek great review of this kit lens! would you tell me if 18-135 IS STM with speedbooster does viniete more then this lens ? amasing clips. I love 48 and 50fps slow motion. I am goint to go shoot more on these modes soon.
Hey Zeek. What speed SCXC card do you recommend for shooting RAW on the EOS M? I prefer to shoot exclusively in 24p, so do I need something around 170/MBps or 300/MBps? Thanks!
Hello Zeek! I need your help! I recently bought a canon Eos M on eBay and I am trying to install Magic lantern, however, I need to install a 2.02 firmware update Before installing the magic lantern, But here’s where my problem comes in, There is no firmware option in the settings on my canon EOS M! Usually it’s kept in the fourth wrench of the camera settings but it is nowhere to be found and I’ve tried downloading the firmware on my SD card but when I put it in my camera it doesn’t pop up, At first I thought I needed to be on a certain mode, But no matter which mode I picked whether if it was video mode manual picture mode or the other mode it still was nowhere to be found! What should I do?!?
Hey Zeek, I'm wondering if the Metabones speedbooster is worth it versus the Viltrox? I read that Metabones also has issue with infinity focus, but I'm not really sure if this is still the case with their latest update of firmware etc? p.s i saw your other video comparing these 2 brands, and I don't mind the minute difference between the 2 brands. Just I've come across so many users complaining on infinity focus of the Viltrox. Thanks!
@@ZeekEOSZ Thanks Zeek. I'm wondering how does the Metabones and Viltrox speed boosters fare, when it comes to heavy lenses? I have 2 lenses that's in the range of 500-600g each and I'm a little concerned, having read a user of Viltrox speed boosters wrote that his lens detached from his Viltrox speed booster, and fell on the ground.
@@forfilmssakeUK Connection is fine with both. I've used the Canon 70-200 L F/4 IS only, but no issues whatsoever. AF may not be the best on the Viltrox though.
@@ZeekEOSZ Thanks again Zeek. I reckon that you wrote above, that you prefer Metabones than Viltrox now that I read more into your latest reply? Also, I also saw on 1 of your videos on how you fixed the infinity focus issue on the VIltrox speed booster ,but I read that once fixed as such to work on 1 lens, then a user might need to readjust the speed booster again to have the infinity focus work again on a different lens? Has this been the case for you? p.s. sorry for lengthy question here, just am really deciding if it's worth spending so much more for metabones
@@forfilmssakeUK With the infinite focus issue, it's probably that the Viltrox glass has come out a but, you just need to twist it back into place and it will be fine. With wider lenses, the Metabones is cleaner in the corners, closest to the original performance of the lens with no Adapter.
Zeek looks like you've deleted your Facebook and Instagram, can you or anyone here help me, how to uderstand that camera is Eos M and NOT an eos m2 (looks like they are identical)
Hi there zeek! Just a few questions, since i'm lookin' to buy an Eos M then rig it up with a feelworld touchscreen monitor, WOULD the touchscreen on the monitor work with the EOS M? and would it also work with the magic lanter UI? Thanks in advance!
This question is a bit off-topic, however, I would like to ask what memory card are you using to record your footage? Ahh.. found it in the describtion
