Canon Introduces Two New Video-Centric Cameras to Meet New Creative Needs

EOS R50 V, PowerShot V1, and RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ feature new video-centric innovations that will stimulate and support content creators’ artistic ambitions

Canon today announced the EOS R50 V, PowerShot V1 and RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ, three new products that supplement Canon’s existing product lineups with new video-centred features to address the needs of a new generation of creators.

The EOS R50 V, which is an interchangeable lens camera, features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor similar to the Super 35mm sensor used in cinema cameras such as the EOS C70. It is designed for aspiring creators who desire better operability and video production versatility.

As for the PowerShot V1, Canon’s first video-centric all-in-one compact camera, it possesses a 22.3-megapixel 1.4-inch type sensor that is approximately twice the size of 1-inch-type sensors found in most compact cameras. The PowerShot V1 is equipped with an integrated zoom lens that offers a versatile 17-52mm equivalent field of view during video recording, and 16-50mm equivalent for stills shooting.

Video-Centric Ergonomics

Both the EOS R50 V and PowerShot V1 are designed with lightweight, streamlined viewfinder-less bodies that are easily supported by grips and gimbals. As such, user fatigue is reduced during long durations of handheld shooting. Additionally, key buttons are designed for easy one-handed recording.

The EOS R50 V’s new video-centric button and control layout includes a movie-focused mode dial, dedicated buttons providing one-touch access to livestreaming and the colour modes, and a zoom lever for controlling the zoom on lenses. This zoom function can also be found on the new RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ, Canon’s first lens with a built-in power zoom. It is also more optimised for vertical shooting as compared to any of its predecessors, with a vertical shooting tripod socket on the side, an auto-rotating shooting information display, a grip design and button layout. These allow users to easily start and stop recording even while recording vertically.

For the slim and portable PowerShot V1, there is a f/2.8 to f/4.5 ultra-wide angle zoom with a versatile 16-50mm equivalent focal range. This makes it ideal for diverse uses like vlogging, livestreaming, reels, or even short-form drama or documentary. It has an internal cooling fan, also found in professional cinema cameras, which disperses internal heat and allows longer periods of livestreaming and recording.

Rich Creative Features

The EOS R50 V and PowerShot V1 both have plenty of features to make producing beautiful videos easy like the Smooth Skin mode and 14 colour filters. These enable users to easily transform the look of their videos straight out of the camera. Additionally, the powerful Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system, useful Movie for Close-up Demos mode, and Movie Digital IS, will optimise focusing and image stabilisation allowing users to focus on content creation.

Both cameras are equipped with recording modes to meet more advanced post-production needs like 10-bit Canon Log 3. This records a wider dynamic range suitable for colour grading, uncropped high-quality oversampled 4K 30p videos and cropped 4K 60p videos; as well as slow motion up to Full HD 100p/120p. In addition, these two products come with still shooting modes and features including traditional PASM modes and support for RAW image shooting.

Enhanced Connectivity

Besides connecting to the Camera Connect smartphone app via Bluetooth/ USB-C, both cameras can be used as a webcam for livestreaming with a single USB-C connection to a PC.

EOS R50 V: Powerful Professional Features

The EOS R50 V is the first camera in its class to include several Cinema EOS features that advanced EOS R Series cameras like the EOS R1 possess. These consist of support for Custom Pictures and LUTs, two industry-standard HDR video recording modes (HDR PQ and HLG), usage of the XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S recording formats, and professional display aids such as false colours. 

There is a new Slow & Fast Motion movies mode, which is an intuitive way to create Full HD and 4K slow motion movies that slow time down by up to 1/5x and 1/2.5x speed respectively, as well as produce 4K time lapse videos that speed up motion by up to 60x.

When combined with colour filters and the camera’s new Cinema View feature, which sets cinematic angles of view and frame rates, users can create stunning, expressive film-like movies. Full HD 100p/120p recording with audio is also available to expand slow motion post-processing possibilities.

In terms of audio, the EOS R50 V is equipped with 3-mic noise reduction technology that detects and reduces unwanted noise from inside the camera. Support for LPCM 24-bit 4-channel audio input eases the post-processing workflow for projects with multiple audio sources such as interviews, outdoor takes with dialogue, and concerts.

Users shooting stills and video in crowded scenes such as events, concerts, and sports will benefit from the Register People Priority mode. Usually, found in more advanced camera models, the mode prioritises pre-registered individuals for detection and tracking.

Support for UVC and UAC 4K 60p livestreaming through a single USB-C cable to a PC makes it possible for users to live cast concerts and sporting events. This ensures smoother action and footage in vivid detail, making it ideal for viewing on a large home theatre screen. The EOS R50 V is compatible with the Live Switcher Mobile Multi-Camera app, allowing users to combine video streaming from the camera with those from other smart devices for multi-angle livestreaming.

PowerShot V1: High-Quality Content in a Portable Package

The PowerShot V1 combines the video-centric concept of the PowerShot V10 with the versatility of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III—updated with a major boost in core features. Creators can now shoot higher-quality images and enjoy better low light capabilities with the new compact camera. PowerShot V1 is equipped with a larger 1.4-inch type image sensor, powerful Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot, and a built-in 3-stop ND filter useful for recording video in bright conditions. 

For video shooting, the PowerShot V1 has a native ISO range of up to 12,800, making it 2 stops wider than the PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Additionally, there is a unique new Subject Tracking IS function that utilises the subject position to keep the subject stable in the frame during image stabilisation.

RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ: First RF Lens with Built-in Power Zoom

Compact and lightweight at around 6cm long and weighing about 181g, the RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is Canon’s first-ever lens with built-in power zooming. Users can perform controlled servo zooming on either the lens’ zoom ring, or the zoom lever found on the EOS R50 V. There are 15 speed values that can be selected in a 2-level switch operation. As for the zoom ring and zoom lever speeds, users can customise them separately. 

Remote zoom control via the Camera Connect smartphone app is also an option for creators. The fixed-length design keeps the centre of gravity consistent when zooming, an important feature when used with a gimbal or other similar equipment.

The lens is also equipped for handheld still and video shooting, offering up to 5 stops’ built-in image stabilisation for stills and 5-axis image stabilisation for video when operating a camera with Movie Digital IS. It also facilitates even more effective image stabilisation through Coordinated Control IS when paired with a camera with In-Body IS.

The lens provides a wide 22.4mm-equivalent angle of view at its wide end, providing better usability for video shooting when compared to conventional kit lenses. It zooms in to 30mm (48mm equivalent) at its long end, creating flattering, natural-looking tighter shots of faces. This end also offers the lens’ 0.15m closest focusing distance and 0.38x maximum magnification, which are ideal for showcasing products, details, and small subjects up close.

Pricing and Availability

Model	Recommended Retail Price	Availability
EOS R50 V (Body only)	$899	21 April 2025
EOS R50 V (With the RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ)	$1,199	21 April 2025
RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ	$519	July 2025
PowerShot V1	$1,399	1 April 2025

More information is available at https://sg.canon.

Product Specifications

Camera Model	EOS R50 V Kit (RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ)
Image Processor	DIGIC X
Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels	Effective sensor size: APS-C CMOS Camera effective pixels: Max approx. 24.2 megapixels
Metering System	Based on image sensor output signals 384 zone (24 × 16) metering
Autofocus Method	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.15 m
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)	22.4-48mm
Image Stabilizer (IS) System	Movie Digital IS, Lens optical IS
Effective ISO	Stills: 100 – 32,000 (H:51,200) Movie: 100 – 12,800 (H:16,000, 20,000 or 25,600)
Continuous Shooting	Electronic 1st curtain:  12 shots/sec Electronic shutter: 15 shots/sec
Max Shutter Speed	Stills: 1/4,000 (Electronic 1st curtain) 1/8,000 (Electronic shutter) Movie: 1/4,000
Movie recording size	4K UHD (29.97/25/23.98 fps) (3840×2160) 4K Cropped UHD (59.94/50 fps) (3840×2160) Full HD (119.88/100/59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98 fps) (1920×1080)
Max movie recording time	Up to approx. 2hr 00min.
Recording Media	Single Card Slot (SD/SDHC*/SDXC*) *UHS-II cards supported
Network	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/a/n/ac)/ Bluetooth Low Energy Technology (Ver 5.1)
UAC/UVC	4K 60 fps (Cropped)
Live Video Streaming	Supported
HDMI output	4K 60 fps (Cropped) HDMI micro (Type D)
External microphone input	3.5mm stereo mini jack
Power Supply	LP-E17
USB charging / Optional Power	USB Power Adapter PD-E2/PD-E1 or adapter with output capacity of 5 V/1.5 A or more.
Size	Approx. 119.3 mm x 73.7 mm x 103.0 mm
Weight	Approx. 551g (Black)/ 554g (White) (incl. battery and card)

Camera Model	PowerShot V1
Image Processor	DIGIC X
Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels	Effective sensor size: 1.4-inch type CMOS Camera effective pixels: Max approx. 18.7 megapixels (Movie), 22.3 megapixels (Stills)
Metering System	384 zone (24 × 16) metering using image sensor
Autofocus Method	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)	Stills: 16-50mm  Movie: 17-52mm
Image Stabilizer (IS) System	Optical Image Stabilizer, Movie Digital IS
Effective ISO	Stills: 100 – 32,000, (H:51,200) Movie: 100 – 12,800, (H:16,000, 20,000 or 25,600)
Continuous Shooting	30 shots/sec (Electronic Shutter) 15 shots/sec (Mechanical Shutter)
Max Shutter Speed	Stills: 1/2,000 – 30 (Mechanical shutter) 1/16,000 – 30 (Electronic shutter) Movie: 1/8,000 – 1/8
Movie recording size	4K UHD (29.97/25/23.98 fps) (3840×2160) 4K Cropped UHD (59.94/50 fps) (3840×2160) 4K time-lapse UHD (29.97/25 fps) (3840×2160) Full HD (59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98 fps) (1920×1080) Full HD High Frame Rate Movie (119.88/100 fps) (1920×1080) Full HD time-lapse movie (29.97/25 fps) (1920×1080)
Max movie recording time	Up to approx. 6hr 00min.
Recording Media	Single Card Slot (SD/SDHC*/SDXC*)  *UHS-II cards supported
Network	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n)/ Bluetooth Low Energy Technology (Ver 4.2)
UAC/UVC	Full HD 30p
Live Video Streaming	Supported
HDMI output	HDMI micro (Type D)
External microphone input	3.5mm stereo mini jack
Power Supply	LP-E17
USB charging / Optional Power	USB Power Adapter PD-E2/PD-E1 or adapter with output capacity of 5 V/1.5 A or more.
Size	Approx. 118.3 mm x 68.0 mm x 52.2 mm
Weight	Approx. 426g (incl. battery and card)

Lens Model	RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Focal Length	14-30mm
Max Aperture	f/4-6.3
Min Focusing Distance	0.15 m
Max Magnification	0.17x (focal length=14mm) 0.38x (focal length=30mm)
Lens Construction	10 elements in 9 groups
Filter Size Diameter	Ø58mm
Aperture Blades	7
IS (CIPA Standard Correction Effect)	Yes (up to 5.0 stops)
Coordinated Control IS (With IBIS equipped Camera)	Yes (up to 7.5 stops)
Max Diameter and Length	Approx. 69.6 mm × 62.0 mm
Weight	Approx. 181g