Canon debuts PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V cameras, two lenses

Canon U.S.A., Inc. debuted two cameras – PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V – for content creators embarking on filmmaking, livestreaming, vlogging, and VR storytelling.  Canon also launched two R lenses for content creation.

The $899.99 PowerShot V1 features:

• A grip designed for both normal and selfie shooting.
• Ultra wide-angle zoom lens—approximately 17-52mm for movie recording and 16-50mm/F2.8-4.5 for still imagery.
• New 1.4 type sensor with approximately 22.3 megapixels for stills.
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot for improved AF speed and subject detection tracking performance when compared to the PowerShot G7 X Mark III.
• A cooling fan inside the body helps enable longer video recording.
• A still image/movie shooting switch for quick and easy transition—the first in a PowerShot camera.
• Continuous still shooting at up to approximately 30 frames per second, a mechanical shutter with a maximum speed of 1/2000 seconds, and an electronic shutter with a maximum shutter speed of 1/16,000 seconds.

The Canon PowerShot V1 works with smartphones—both wired and wirelessly—via the Canon Camera Connect app.

The new Canon EOS R50 V is a video focused camera, featuring elements from the Cinema EOS series. Key features include:

• Video-focused design elements such as a livestream button, movie recording button in the front of the camera, and a tripod screw hole for vertical shooting.
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for quiet and smooth AF.
• Ability to shoot 4K crop at 60fps and YCC 422 10bit.
• Compatibility with the newly launched RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, the first RF-S lens with built-in power zoom.
• Four different methods of livestreaming: UVC/UAC, HDMI, Camera Connect, and Live Switcher Mobile multi-camera.
• APS-C sensor and DIGIC X image processor for rich bokeh.
• Image creation is consistent with Cinema EOS, with five presets for editing, such as Canon Log 3.

The Canon EOS R50 V is scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $649.99 for the body only and $849.99 with the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. also announced two lenses designed for social media creators: the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, Canon’s first RF Lens with Power Zoom optimized for cinematic video, and the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM, a f/1.4 hybrid prime lens that enables high levels of expression across photo and video shooting.

The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens has convenient functions for both still and video formats, including a wide angle of view, smooth cinema-style Auto Focus, optical Image Stabilization that suppresses blur in challenging situations, and more. Its uniform design and simple operability make it a worthy standard lens for the new Canon EOS R50 V camera.

The outstanding feature of the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is its power zoom design. Its fixed-length zoom with customizable control rings allows each individual creator to achieve their desired style and expressive intentions, while its ease of use allows them to prioritize their creative flow above all else. The use of a ring-style control for power zoom operations instead of a button or lever makes it possible to zoom from any direction regardless of shooting style. This gives more flexibility in angle of view adjustments, allowing users to enjoy great creative possibilities with smooth zooming while securely holding the camera, or zooming to change the angle of view from the front when taking selfies. And in vertical orientation, it provides outstanding operability that does not interfere with camera controls.

The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is a 20mm ultra-wide-angle lens and is the fourth addition to Canon’s RF Hybrid Prime series, specifically designed for creators who switch between photo and video shooting.

The lens features quiet, fast, and precise AF for both still and video shooting due to Canon’s actuator and focusing systems. It features dramatically reduced focus breathing compared to a non-VCM lens, an iris ring for convenient movie shooting, and more. The lense has an f/1.4 large aperture combined with a shallow depth of field lends outstanding optical performance and enables rich, dynamic bokeh, the company claims. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM can also be used for shooting rich and clear videos and stills in dark places without increasing the sensitivity. Additionally, the UD and Super UD lenses and the Blue Refractive (BR) optics dramatically reduce the color bleeding that tends to occur with large aperture lenses.

The design of Canon’s RF Hybrid Prime series, now with the addition of the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens, was conceptualized to take full advantage of the RF Mount with its minimalist features and compact nature, to create an elegant, sleek camera package that any creator would be proud to take out of their camera bag.

The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens is currently scheduled to be available in July 2025 for an estimated retail price of $329.99. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is currently scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $1,699.00.