The New Canon EOS R50 V Promises Cinema Quality in the Palm of Your Hand

As one of the flagship models of Canon’s growing EOS/PowerShot V series, which aims to help creators of all types, including cinema, livestreaming, vlogging, and VR, heighten their visual storytelling powers, the new EOS R50 V has now been officially unveiled.Set to provide “cinema quality in the palm of your hand,” as Canon puts it, the EOS R50 V does look to be quite capable for all types of video needs as the camera will feature plenty of video-focused design elements and the ability to shoot 4K crop at 60fps and YCC 422 10-bit.Let’s look at all of the filmmaking-focused specs, features, and price and availability for this new Canon EOS R50 V and explore if it could be an appealing, affordable option for your projects.Introducing the Canon EOS R50 VDesigned as a movie-focused, high-performance camera that is tiny enough to fit into the palm of your hand, the Canon EOS R50 V does appear to deliver what it promises. The camera looks to be quite tiny and lightweight yet it packs a punch for its price point.The R50 V will feature several video-focused designed elements such as a livestream button, a movie recording button in the front of the camera, and a tripod screw hole for vertical shooting. The camera will be powered by Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for quiet and smooth AF and will feature the ability to shoot 4K crop at 60fps and YCC 422 10bit.The Canon EOS R50 V will also feature four different methods of livestreaming: UVC/UAC, HDMI, Camera Connect, and Live Switcher Mobile multi-camera, as Canon really aims for this R50 V to be an all-purpose video offering.Palm-Sized Cinema QualityCanon further shares that the EOS R50 V will be compatible with the newly launched RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, the first RF-S lens with built-in power zoom, and the camera itself will feature an APS-C sensor and DIGIC X image processor that should be quite capable of rich bokeh and high performance with cinema-quality lenses. Shooters will also find the camera’s image creation consistent with Cinema EOS with five presets for editing, such as Canon Log 3 as a base option for those looking for cinema-style workflows. Overall, the EOS R50 V is Canon’s answer to the do-it-all video professional who doesn’t have a huge budget but wants the versatility to add on new design elements and customizations as they level up their careers.Price and AvailabilityThe Canon EOS R50 V is scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $649 for the body only and $849.9 with the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.Here are the full specs and purchase options:For Content Creators and Vloggers24.2MP APS-C CMOS SensorDIGIC X Image ProcessorUHD 4K60p Cropped, 4K30 6K OversampledDual Pixel CMOS AF II3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle TouchscreenClose-Up Demo, Smooth Skin ModesVertical Mount, Front Record ButtonMulti-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth4 Live Stream Modes, Canon Log 3Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless CameraOffering a compact interchangeable lens option for creators and vloggers, the Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera adds UHD 4K60p recording, a vertical tripod mount, and other video-friendly features from the Cinema EOS line to a sleek, brick-like body redesigned to elevate video content production.

Mar 26, 2025 - 19:07

The New Canon EOS R50 V Promises Cinema Quality in the Palm of Your Hand

As one of the flagship models of Canon’s growing EOS/PowerShot V series, which aims to help creators of all types, including cinema, livestreaming, vlogging, and VR, heighten their visual storytelling powers, the new EOS R50 V has now been officially unveiled.

Set to provide “cinema quality in the palm of your hand,” as Canon puts it, the EOS R50 V does look to be quite capable for all types of video needs as the camera will feature plenty of video-focused design elements and the ability to shoot 4K crop at 60fps and YCC 422 10-bit.

Let’s look at all of the filmmaking-focused specs, features, and price and availability for this new Canon EOS R50 V and explore if it could be an appealing, affordable option for your projects.

Introducing the Canon EOS R50 V

Designed as a movie-focused, high-performance camera that is tiny enough to fit into the palm of your hand, the Canon EOS R50 V does appear to deliver what it promises. The camera looks to be quite tiny and lightweight yet it packs a punch for its price point.

The R50 V will feature several video-focused designed elements such as a livestream button, a movie recording button in the front of the camera, and a tripod screw hole for vertical shooting. The camera will be powered by Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for quiet and smooth AF and will feature the ability to shoot 4K crop at 60fps and YCC 422 10bit.

The Canon EOS R50 V will also feature four different methods of livestreaming: UVC/UAC, HDMI, Camera Connect, and Live Switcher Mobile multi-camera, as Canon really aims for this R50 V to be an all-purpose video offering.

Palm-Sized Cinema Quality

Canon further shares that the EOS R50 V will be compatible with the newly launched RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, the first RF-S lens with built-in power zoom, and the camera itself will feature an APS-C sensor and DIGIC X image processor that should be quite capable of rich bokeh and high performance with cinema-quality lenses.

Shooters will also find the camera’s image creation consistent with Cinema EOS with five presets for editing, such as Canon Log 3 as a base option for those looking for cinema-style workflows. Overall, the EOS R50 V is Canon’s answer to the do-it-all video professional who doesn’t have a huge budget but wants the versatility to add on new design elements and customizations as they level up their careers.

Price and Availability

The Canon EOS R50 V is scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $649 for the body only and $849.9 with the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.

Here are the full specs and purchase options:

For Content Creators and Vloggers
24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
DIGIC X Image Processor
UHD 4K60p Cropped, 4K30 6K Oversampled
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
Close-Up Demo, Smooth Skin Modes
Vertical Mount, Front Record Button
Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
4 Live Stream Modes, Canon Log 3

Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera

Offering a compact interchangeable lens option for creators and vloggers, the Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera adds UHD 4K60p recording, a vertical tripod mount, and other video-friendly features from the Cinema EOS line to a sleek, brick-like body redesigned to elevate video content production.