The launch of the Canon EOS R50 V, paired with the groundbreaking RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens, signals Canon’s strategic focus on the next generation of video-first content creation. This interchangeable lens camera system combines a compact, ergonomic body with high-end cinema features, making professional-grade video production accessible to aspiring creators. This review breaks down the official specifications of the camera and its unique power zoom kit lens.

EOS R50 V: Professional Power in a Compact Body

The EOS R50 V is built around a powerful imaging core and a video-optimized design, intended to reduce user fatigue during long handheld shoots and cater specifically to vertical content formats.

Core Specifications:

Feature	Specification
Image Processor	DIGIC X
Sensor	$24.2\text{-megapixel APS-C CMOS}$ (similar to Super $35\text{ mm}$ cinema format)
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Continuous Shooting	Up to $15$ shots/sec (Electronic shutter)
Weight	Approx. $551\text{ g}$ (Black, incl. battery and card)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi $802.11\text{ac}/\text{Bluetooth }5.1$

Advanced Video Capabilities:

The R50 V significantly raises the bar for its class by incorporating several features typically found in advanced EOS R Series or Cinema EOS cameras, such as the flagship EOS R1.

• High-Quality Resolution: It offers uncropped, oversampled $4\text{K UHD }30\text{p}$ video and cropped $4\text{K }60\text{p}$ video recording. Full $\text{HD }100\text{p}/120\text{p}$ is available for smooth slow-motion.
• Post-Production Ready: The camera supports $10\text{-bit}$ Canon Log $3$, providing a wider dynamic range suitable for professional color grading. It also supports the professional XF-HEVC S / XF-AVC S recording formats.
• Cinema Tools: The R50 V is the first camera in its class to include support for Custom Pictures, LUTs, two HDR video modes (HDR PQ and HLG), and professional display aids like false colors.
• Audio Excellence: It is equipped with $3\text{-mic}$ noise reduction technology and supports LPCM $24\text{-bit }4\text{-channel}$ audio input, simplifying post-production for complex audio setups like interviews or concerts.
• Livestreaming: It supports UVC and UAC $4\text{K }60\text{p}$ livestreaming directly to a PC via a single USB-C cable, positioning it as a highly capable webcam substitute.

RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ: The Power Zoom Advantage

The accompanying RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is a crucial component of this video-centric ecosystem, being Canon’s first RF lens with a built-in power zoom ($PZ$) function.

Lens Specifications:

Feature	Specification
Focal Length	$14\text{–}30\text{ mm}$ (Equivalent to $22.4\text{–}48\text{ mm}$ on APS-C)
Maximum Aperture	$\text{f}/4\text{–}6.3$
Weight	Approx. $181\text{ g}$
Image Stabilization	Up to $5.0$ stops optical IS (Up to $7.5$ stops with Coordinated Control IS)
Minimum Focusing Distance	$0.15\text{ m}$

The power zoom capability allows for controlled, consistent servo zooming via the lens’ zoom ring or a dedicated zoom lever on the R50 V body. This remote operation, also available via the Camera Connect app, is highly desirable for professional video work where smooth, motorized zooms are necessary.

The compact design of the lens—approximately $6\text{ cm}$ long—maintains a fixed length during zooming, ensuring the center of gravity remains consistent. This is a vital feature for users mounting the kit on gimbals or stabilizers. The $22.4\text{ mm}$ equivalent wide-end is ideal for vlogging and landscape video, while the $30\text{ mm}$ (or $48\text{ mm}$ equivalent) long end is perfect for tighter, flattering portrait shots.

Singapore Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R50 V (With the RF-S14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ) kit is priced in Singapore with the following Recommended Retail Price (RRP):

Model	Singapore RRP (S$)	Availability
EOS R50 V (Kit with RF-S$14\text{–}30\text{ mm f}/4\text{–}6.3\text{ IS STM PZ}$)	S$1,199	$21\text{ April }2025$

The EOS R50 V kit offers a compelling, feature-rich entry point for content creators looking to step up their video quality with professional formats, advanced AF, and a lens designed specifically for smooth, controlled motion.