Canon has largely expanded its video lineup with two new models (R50 V Rigromless and PowerShot V1 Compact), both designed to ride on camera in Sony's Vlogging range. The PowerShot V1 has an interesting new 1.4-inch sensor that is much more powerful than it does on the most compact cameras. Meanwhile, the R50 V matches Sony's ZV-E10 II's features, but is cheaper.
PowerShot V1 Compact Camera
The PowerShot V1 has been announced and released in Japan, but is now in North America. It effectively competes with Sony's ZV-1 II 1-inch sensor compact, but has a larger 1.4-inch 22.3MP sensor that is roughly the same size as the micro two-quarters and two-thirds, but has a more horizontal aspect ratio that suits video better. Larger sizes, along with a 17-52mm (3.1x zoom) f/2.8-4.5 lens, should make it better than competitors in low light, while also providing a shallow depth of field.
I only have a PowerShot V1 for a day, but for a 426g (15oz) compact camera it's heavy and quite thick. There are no other manual controls, lens dials for aperture, camera/video switches and zoom dials, and multiple buttons, except for the top mode dial, burst compensation and other features. It has a 3-inch, one million dots fully articulated rear display, but no electronic viewfinder, just like the ZV-1 II.
Steve Dent
It can shoot 4K 30 fps supersampled videos with full sensor width, 4K 60p video, with crops of 1.4x or 1080p at 240 fps. The Canon C-Log3 is also supported with 10-bit 4:2:2 capture to improve dynamic range and allow for easier grading. Optical as well as digitally enhanced stabilization is available, and to alleviate overheating, it comes with a built-in cooling fan that allows unlimited firing time at all resolutions.
Like the ZV-1 II, PowerShot V1 supports several shooting modes for the creator. These include "Close-up presentation mode" That's equivalent to Sony's "Product display cabinet," Allows the camera to quickly focus on the objects you are in front of the camera. The other is "Smooth skin pattern" For beauty-style shooting, plus "Movies are mode" For vloggers that stabilize annoying actions such as walking.
Steve Dent
PowerShot V1 uses Canon's dual-pixel II autofocus system with subject detection and facial/eye tracking and includes a "Theme tracking is" Automatically adjust the mode of cropping to place the theme in the frame. You can use it as a 1080p webcam via the USB-C port while connecting to your smartphone for live streaming. For photography, it has a physical mechanical shutter and can shoot at 30 fps in autofocus in electronic shutter mode. A popular feature is the built-in ND filter (equivalent to lowering three stops), which will allow creators to add more bokeh on sunny days.
Other features include support for a small LP-E17 battery and a single UHS-II card slot as well as a microphone, headphones and MicroHDMI connectors. However, the PowerShot V1 isn't cheap, and it costs $900. It is scheduled to arrive in April 2025.
EOS R50 v
Steve Dent
The R50 V is Canon's first true reflective video blog specific camera and is clearly designed to compete with Sony's ZV-E10 II. It's a little taller than the PowerShot V1, but otherwise comes with the same size, and it's a bit higher if you include the new 14-30mm (21-45mm full frame equivalent) F/4-6.3 Power Zoom Lens.
It features a nice range of manual controls including the main control dialing at the top, a zoom rocker for lens-enabled, and an unusual mode dial that lets you choose from multiple custom video and video modes including movie automatic slow shutter, slow/fast action recording and movie mode. For Vloggers, it has a full 3-inch display, but no electronic viewfinder.
Steve Dent
The R50 V comes with a 24MP APS-C sensor, such as the EOS R50, and also includes features from Canon's Cinema EOS EOS system such as the C-Log3 Capture and 10-bit 4:2:2 video. It can capture supersampled 4K 30 fps video using full sensor width, 4K 60p video or 120 fps 1080p video. It's not a bad camera for photographers, either, letting them shoot 12 fps bursts using the first shutter or 15 fps electronic shutter, all with continuous autofocus enabled.
Like the ZV-E10 II, it lacks in vivo stability, but does provide optical stability through supported lens and electronic stability. For situations where additional reduction in shaking is required, optical and electronic stabilization modes can be combined, and there is an enhanced mode of sudden movement (such as walking).
Steve Dent
The R50 V has video-friendly modes such as product display features and focus breath correction. You'll get Canon's latest dual-pixel II autofocus system, which includes facial and eye detection and subject tracking (and automatic mode) for people, animals and vehicles. A dedicated button allows you to use immediately supports four modes: UVC/UAC, HDMI, Camera Connect and Live Switcher Mobile Multi-Camera. It comes with a UHS-II card slot and LP-E17 battery, as well as microphone, headphones, MicroHDMI and USB-C ports.
The R50 V body is just $650, while the new RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 is the STM PZ Lens (sold for $330 respectively). Canon also announced the $1,700 RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM full-frame lens, the latest in its fast-mixed movie-friendly range, which includes RF24mm F/1.4, RF 35mm F/1.4 and RF 50mm F/1.4 models. As mentioned, I only have the R50 V and PowerShot V1 cameras that are short, but you can expect a full review of both models.
This article originally appeared on Engadget
