Based on various camera reviews I had low expectations for the alledgedly “marginally usable” 4K video from the M50, so I was delighted and surprised to find the video quality was actually good - good detail resolution at ISO 100, accurately colored and no major problems with rolling shudder as long as the camera was held steady.

Please wee review video for better details.

That said, I've been impressed by the detail available in the M50 images, even at 100% crop.

With the focus spot centered on the white neck of an egret that was thinner than the spot, the M50 focused on the grass behind, rather than the egret, and this occurred repeatedly usually preferring the higher contrast detail even though farther away.

The viewfinder is bright and clear and there is minimal lag or smearing as the camera is panned, unlike my first digital camera (Fuji S602Z).