Canon EOS R50 V & PowerShot V1 cameras announced

Canon has debuted the compact PowerShot V1 and the more video-centric EOS R50 V, both of which have been designed to meet the growing demands of content production while offering distinct strengths that can help elevate your storytelling.

Canon PowerShot V1: Compact Creativity

Designed for creators on the move, the PowerShot V1 is a compact camera that boasts a 1.4-inch sensor, offering 22.3MP for stills and 18.7MP for video, Canon’s DIGIC X processor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II providing fast, accurate autofocus with intelligent subject tracking.

View Canon PowerShot V1 Pricing and Availability

The built-in 16-50mm f/2.8 4.5 zoom lens is perfect for wide-angle selfies and close-ups and its optical image stabilization helps to ensure that even handheld shots remain crisp and steady.

It also offers 4K 60p recording and Full HD 120p slow motion capture and utilizes active cooling technology allowing for extended 4K recording sessions without overheating.

Key features include:

• Built-in 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 wide angle zoom lens (35mm equivalent).
• 1.4-Type Sensor, 22.3MP for Stills and 18.7MP for Video.
• Cooling fan for longer high-resolution shooting times.
• Canon Log 3 and 10-bit colour depth, starting at a base speed of ISO 800.
• Advanced autofocus performance with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, DIGIC X processor and eye detection.
• Steady image stabilization with lens optical IS, Movie digital IS functions, and Subject Tracking IS.
• Convenient and easy to use Special Scene video shooting modes like Movie Close-up Demo mode, Smooth Skin Movie mode, and Movie IS mode.
• Compatible with accessories like the HG-100TBR Bluetooth grip for easier shooting, and even the DM-E1D directional stereo microphone thanks to the multi-accessory shoe.

Canon EOS R50 V: A Video-Centric Marvel

The EOS R50 V is the first Canon V-series camera, blending the compact form of the EOS R50 with advanced video capabilities.

Equipped with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, the R50 V offers 4K 30fps oversampled from 6K video, 4K 60fps, and Full HD 120fps for slow-motion shots.

Like the PowerShot V1, the R50 V is equipped with Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system offering tracking with Register People Priority and Auto People, Animal, and Vehicle Subject Detection.

Advanced video features such as Canon Log 3, HLG, PQ, 709 Recording, False Colour and Zebras video features are also available.

Features such as Automatic Exposure and Scene modes including, Movie for Close-up demo, Smooth Skin and Movie IS mode, as well as Colour Filters are also easily accessible.

View Canon EOS R50 V with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens Pricing & Availability

Continuing with its video-centric design, the camera also features a tally lamp (let’s you know when it’s recording), as well as record buttons located on the front and rear, and a vari-angle touchscreen.

It also features a zoom level that allows power zoom lenses such as the new RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens (included with the kit version) to be controlled directly from the camera body.

The Multi-function accessory shoe located on the top of the camera supports LPCM 24bit/4ch audio and allows additional compatible accessories to be mounted.

2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band Wi-Fi as well as four different built-in Live streaming modes are also available allowing for easy connection to your audience.

Key features include:

• Redesigned user interface including a Vertical Video tripod mount and Front Record button.
• Slow and Fast mode – this allows creative control of the video frame rate and playback speed.
• 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Image Sensor with DIGIC X Image Processor with up to 4K Crop 59.94p, 4K 29.97p full-width and Full-HD full-width 119.8p recording.
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II tracking with Register People Priority and Auto People, Animal, and Vehicle Subject Detection.
• Canon Log 3, HLG, PQ, 709 Recording, False Colour and Zebras.
• Automatic Exposure and Scene modes such as Movie for Close-up demo, Smooth Skin and Movie IS mode, as well as Colour Filters.
• Multi-function accessory shoe with support of LPCM 24bit/4ch audio.
• 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band Wi-Fi and four different built-in Live streaming modes