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27 Mar 2025 — HONG KONG, 27th March 2025 — Canon announced today the launch of the first model in the new EOS V series APS-C mirrorless camera EOS R50 V, the first RF Lens with Built-in Power Zoom RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ and Ultra-fast F1.4 Hybrid Ultra-wide angle RF Lens RF20mm F1.4 L VCM. The mission of the new EOS V series is to answer the creative needs of the new generation, especially young people, that cannot be fully met with the existing line. This new EOS V series offers core technologies that maintain the strong points of the EOS R series while providing creative movie functions that stimulate the artistic ambitions of creators. Together with the PowerShot V series, the EOS V series will support the video market in ways that cannot be covered by the existing lineup alone. The EOS R50 V is a video-centric interchangeable lens camera designed for social media content creators looking to expand their visual expression. It features a simple flat and linear body design optimized for video shooting with video features inherited from Cinema EOS series, advanced subject recognition and tracking autofocus, high speed and high image quality to meet the creative needs of the new generation of content creators, especially for shooting Vlogs and travel videos for social media content. The lightweight RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ is the first RF lens with built-in power zoom and is designed specifically for video shooting. Its ring-style control for power zoom makes it possible to zoom from any direction. Its fixed-length design ensures that the overall center of gravity of the camera does not change significantly during zooming, allowing for more stable framing during shooting. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM further expands the ultra-fast F1.4 hybrid RF lens series with its 20mm focal length, offering a wider field of view than the human eye. The lens's F1.4 large aperture and 11-blade circular aperture provide beautiful, soft bokeh while maintaining excellent image quality. Combined with superior operability, outstanding image quality, and high performance, it meets the needs of professional photographers and videographers, photojournalists, hybrid photographers, and content creators for hybrid shooting, creating unique visual works. EOS R50 V – Compact EOS V series video-centric Interchangeable Lens Camera for content creators Made for: Content creators Best for: Vlogging, social media video production and high quality livestreaming Features: Design and operability for video shooting A simple flat and linear body design optimized for video shooting. Its compact and lightweight body weighs only approx. 370g[1]. New Zoom Lever for power zoom operation with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Kit lens. 2 levels zoom speed (customizable) are provided depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever. Mode dial designed for movie recording, new “Slow & Fast Motion Movies Mode” allows easy recording of slow-motion or fast-motion movies. Two large Movie Shooting Buttons located at the top and front of camera for convenient selfies and vertical shooting. Newly features Tally Lamp and Recording Emphasis to show recording status. New “COLOR button” for quick switch of 3 color modes: Picture Style, Color Filter or Custom Picture[2]. New “LIVE button” for quick access of 4 live streaming options: - USB (UVC/UAC) Connection streaming with 4K 30p; 4K Crop 60p; FHD 60p and FHD 30p options[3]. Power supply over USB during UVC/UAC streaming is possible[4]. - HDMI Streaming by connecting an HDMI cable to compatible devices. - Camera Connect App streaming up to FHD 60p via Wi-Fi. - Live Switcher Mobile App streaming up to FHD 30p via Wi-Fi for multi-camera live streaming. Easy to shoot video in vertical orientation for viewing on smartphones: - Tripod screw hole for vertical shooting - Auto rotation of new Quick Control screen and shooting information display for vertical shooting - New “Movie Auto level” for Vertical Movie Recording Incorporates Video shooting features from Cinema EOS Features high-speed 24.2MP APS-C size Canon CMOS Sensor and high-speed DIGIC X digital image processor. Standard movie shooting ISO range 100-12800 and expandable to ISO 25600. Supports high quality non-cropped 4K UHD 30p (6K oversampling) MP4, 4K Crop UHD 60p MP4 and 4K timelapse movie. Supports non-cropped FHD up to 120p MP4 (with audio[5]). Newly incorporates Custom Picture (CP) color preset from Cinema EOS, EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II, 5 CP Presets (Canon 709 / Canon Log 3 / PQ / HLG / BT.709 Standard) and 15 User settings are provided. Canon Log 3 provides 13+ stop dynamic range[6] for shooting rich gradation movies with a wide dynamic range. Custom LUT files can be applied in camera for shooting, playback, viewing and HDMI output using Look File. Adopts the movie recording formats common with Cinema EOS, EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II: XF-HEVC S YCC422 10-bit, XF-HEVC S YCC420 10-bit, XF-AVC S YCC422 10-bit and XF-AVC S YCC420 8-bit. Newly supports LPCM 24-bit / 4-channel audio recording for audio with ambience. New Electronic level display during movie shooting. Playback/menu display on camera or over HDMI during HDMI output is now possible. New Cinema View has been added to enable recording with a cinematic aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and frame rate of 23.98p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL). New “Smooth skin movie” mode which makes skin look more beautiful when shooting, AF for close-up demo is supported. “Movie for close-up demo” mode is ideal for product introduction or review video. Internal Microphone with Noise Cancelling feature[7] for better sound recording quality. The noise reduction effect can be monitored via headphone terminal output. Maximum continuous recording time extends to 2 hours. Supports Focus Breathing Correction[8] to correct change in field of view due to change of focus distance. Compatible with RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE and RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL for high quality 3D and VR production. High Speed and High Image Quality Standard photo shooting ISO range 100-32000 and expandable to ISO 51200. Up to approx. 15FPS[9] (Electronic Shutter[10]) and 12FPS[11] (Electronic 1st Curtain Shutter) high speed continuous shooting with Auto Focus / Auto Exposure Tracking. Electronic Shutter provides shutter speed up to 1/8000s and supports Bulb mode. Supports Dual Pixel RAW, RAW, JPEG and HEIF shooting. Up to 4 Color Temperature settings can now be stored. By customizing [Switch color temp.] to a preferred button, registered color temperatures can easily be changed. Features “Self-Portrait Mode” (SCN Mode) with smooth skin effect and “Smooth Skin Mode” (SCN Mode). Features “Depth Composition” to enable creating single image in focus over a wide area in-camera. Features “Panorama Shot” (SCN Mode) for capturing of high-resolution panorama images. Newly supports Interval Timer. Advanced subject recognition and tracking auto focus Renowned “Dual Pixel CMOS AF II” technology with 651 AF zones and up to 100% AF coverage area[12]. Features AF algorithm developed using Deep Learning technology for high performance Subject Recognition and AF tracking of People, Animals (dogs, cats, birds and horses)[13] and Vehicles (motorsports (automobile/motorcycle), train and airplane)[14] New Right Eye priority or Left Eye priority in Eye Detection AF New Register People Priority to detect a specific person registered preferentially even when there are multiple people in the AF area/point[15]. Supports “Detection Only” option in Movie Servo AF which operates AF only when subject is detected. Operability and Connectivity 3-inch 1.04M-dot side-opening Vari-angle Clear View II LCD Touch Monitor. New Customized Control Menu Tab. Next Generation Multi-Function Shoe enhances communication capabilities and power supply[16] functionality. Built-in external microphone IN terminal and headphone terminal. Equipped with a SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, supporting high-speed UHS-II standards. Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wi-Fi for wireless network transfer (e.g. Camera Connect App, EOS Utility). Newly supports WPA3-Personal authentication. Built-in Bluetooth® low energy technology for easy Smartphone connection, GPS information acquisition and remote control from smartphone. Built-in USB-C 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) digital terminal for high-speed transmission. Wired connection to Camera Connect App is supported for iPhone[17] and AndroidTM smartphone. Powered by Battery Pack LP-E17 and supports recharging battery and supplying power via USB-C terminal. Estimated Suggested Retail Price: EOS R50 V (Black) with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens Kit: HK$6,480 EOS R50 V (White) with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (Silver) Lens Kit: HK$6,980 EOS R50 V Body (Black): HK$5,380 Estimated Sales Start Date: End of April 2025 RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ – The First RF Lens with Built-in Power Zoom for video shooting Made for: Content creators and Photo Amateurs Best for: Vlogging, Travel and Landscape Features: A compact and lightweight RF-S wide angle zoom lens which weighs approx. 181g and measures approx. 62mm in length. Compatible with all EOS-R Series Cameras[18]with a focal length equivalent to approx. 22.4mm-48mm in 35mm full-frame format[19], covering a wide range of situations from selfies to cinematic visuals. The first RF lens with built-in Power Zoom driven by Leadscrew-type STM. Its fixed-length design keeps the camera’s overall center of gravity from changing too much when zooming, allowing users to shoot with more stable framing. The use of a ring-style control with midpoint returning design for Power Zoom operation makes zoom control easy from any shooting angle. 2 levels of zoom speed are available according to rotation angle of zoom ring. Power Zoom operation can also be controlled with EOS R50 V’s zoom lever or customized buttons[20]. It is also compatible with Wireless Remote Controller BR-E1 or Camera Connect App. The effective placement of 2 PMo aspherical lenses achieves both higher image quality in the entire screen and more compactness. 1 UD lens is incorporated to correct chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range. Renowned Super Spectra Coating and optimized shapes of lens elements help to improve anti-ghosting and flare performance. 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful and soft background blur. Optical Image Stabilizer offers up to 5.0-stop[21] shake compensation at center, when paired with EOS R-series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilization, up to 7.5-stop shake compensation at center and 5.5-stop in peripheral[22] can be achieved through Coordinated Control IS. 0.38x max. magnification at 0.15m min. focusing distance (at 30mm). Equipped with Leadscrew-type STM and rear focus system for high-speed, high precision AF and smooth Movie AF. Compatible with Focus Breathing Correction[23] during movie shooting. Incorporates “Focus/Control Ring”[24] which user can switch from camera’s menu between Focus Ring operation or Control Ring operation such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed or exposure compensation adjustment. Optional Lens Hood EW-63C further enhances flare resistance. Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$2,780 (Black) Estimated Sales Start Date: July 2025 RF20mm F1.4 L VCM – Ultra-Fast F1.4 Hybrid Ultra-Wide-Angle RF Lens Made for: Professional photographers and videographers, Photojournalists, Hybrid Shooters, Content Creators Best for: Documentary, photojournalism, snapshot, documentary and video production Features: The ultra-wide-angle lens in the ultra-fast F1.4 single focal length hybrid RF lens series, it adopts the same high mobility design of RF35mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of approx. 99.3mm and a weight of approx. 519g. Features an Iris Ring[25] which supports 1/32-stop aperture adjustment during movie shooting[26]. Ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture and 11-blade circular diaphragm brings beautiful bokeh. 20mm field of view captures a wider view of the world than the naked eye, and by adding a rich element of bokeh with a large f/1.4 aperture, images that make the theme stand out dynamically can be created. Incorporates a BR optical element (Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics) with anomalous dispersion characteristics that greatly refracts blue light (short wavelengths). Combined with 1 Super UD lens and 2 UD lenses, it achieved extremely high chromatic aberration correction at wide open aperture. Appropriate placement of 2 Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lenses reduce sagittal coma flare to achieve excellent reproducibility of point images at wide open even in the periphery[27]. Application of SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating) on 2 lens surfaces and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) on 1 lens surface to reduce lens flare and ghosting common to ultra-wide-angle lenses. Use of a high thrust VCM (Voice Coil Motor)[28] and a rear focus system for high-speed, quiet AF and ensures high image quality from close-ups to infinity. Focus breathing is suppressed in all focus positions optically, Focus Breathing Correction[29] is also supported to further reduce focus breathing during movie shooting. 0.19x maximum magnification at 0.20m minimum focusing distance. Supports 67mm screw-in filter and gelatin filter with the included Rear filter holder. 1 customizable Lens Function (L-Fn) button is provided. Fluorine coating on foremost lens surface to prevent dust, oil and water from sticking to the lens. High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design[30] to meet professional requirements. New petal-type Lens Hood EW-73H and Lens Case LP1219 are included. Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$13,780 Estimated Sales Start Date: End of April 2025 [1]Applicable to Black Body, with battery and memory card (Black Body only weights 323g). White body weights 373g with battery and memory card (White Body only weights 326g). [2] Not available in still image shooting. [3] When set to P / M / Smooth Skin movie modes. 4K Crop 60p is not selectable when set to Smooth skin movie mode. Fixed at FHD 30p when connected via USB2.0. [4] 4K 30p / 4K Crop 60p is not possible when power supplying [5] Except when shooting with “Slow & Fast Motion Movies Mode”. [6] When using 4K UHD 29.97p/25.00p. ISO 400. [7] Not available with LPCM/24bit/4CH audio format. Operation noise of the in-lens image stabilization mechanism is not reduced. Operation noise may be noticeable depending on the lens/shooting environment. [8] For compatible lenses, please refer to Canon website. [9] Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on subject/shooting conditions or the camera setup or the lens used, etc. Refer to Advanced User Guide for details. If flicker is detected, continuous shooting will slow down even when anti-flicker shooting is turned off. For information on lenses that support the maximum continuous shooting speed with servo AF, please refer to Canon Website. [10] Depending on the nature of subject or shooting conditions, rolling shutter image distortion may occur. [11] Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on subject/shooting conditions or the battery condition or the lens used, etc. Refer to Advanced User Guide for details. For information on lenses that support the maximum continuous shooting speed with servo AF, please refer to Canon Website. [12] Only when a lens compatible with the focusing area of 90% x 100% (horizontal x vertical) is attached to the camera while the Whole Area AF is active or the subject is detected by the setting other than Whole Area AF. Depending on the conditions of the scene or the subject, this setting may not respond as intended. For details on compatible lenses, please refer to Canon Website. [13] Effectiveness varies depending on the subject. In some cases, dogs, cats, horses or birds may not be detected, while some animals other than dogs, cats, horses or birds may be detected. [14] The vehicle detection may not function for some subjects. Or, subjects, which are not automobile, motorcycle, train, airplane or helicopter, may be detected as vehicles. Spot detection may not work properly depending on the subject. The camera may also operate spot-detecting areas that are neither a driver nor rider helmet, as well as neither a train driver cab nor an aircraft cockpit. [15] Due to factors such as face brightness, size, facial expression, movement, and blockage of part of the face, the detection accuracy may decrease. [16] Some accessories are not supported. [17] Requires a third-party MFi-compatible cable for wired connection to iPhone. [18] Multiple exposure shooting is not supported on EOS R5 / EOS R6 / EOS R / EOS Ra / EOS RP, it is also not possible to shoot multiple exposures with another lens using images shot with this lens. The lens distortion correction on the camera is set to [Enable] automatically when in use. [19] When mounted on a Full Frame EOS R-series camera, [1.6x (crop)] will be set automatically. [20] Available on EOS R1 / EOS R5 Mark II / EOS R5 (Movie Shooting Mode only) / EOS R50 V [21] CIPA 2024 Standard, Focal Length: 30mm, EOS R10 is used. In yaw/pitch direction. [22] CIPA 2024 Standard, Focal Length: 30mm, EOS R7 is used. In yaw/pitch/roll direction. [23] Available on EOS R1 / EOS R5 Mark II / EOS R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / EOS R50 V / EOS R50. As of 27th March 2025. [24] Operates as Focus Ring only when mounted on EOS R5 / EOS R6 / EOS R / EOS Ra / EOS RP. [25] The iris ring can be used to set the aperture value when shooting still images with EOS R5 Mark II or later EOS camera only. During movie shooting, when using the iris ring operation, focusing on a subject by autofocus may be difficult. [26] Depends on camera setting, aperture value is displayed in 1/2-stop or 1/3-stop. The aperture value displayed on the camera may differ from the actual aperture value. [27] Multiple exposure shooting is not supported on EOS R5 / EOS R6 / EOS R / EOS Ra / EOS RP, it is also not possible to shoot multiple exposures with another lens using images shot with this lens. The lens distortion correction on the camera is set to [Enable] automatically when in use. [28] This lens emits weak magnetism, if users with implanted cardiac pacemakers or other medical device experience any abnormalities, stop using the product immediately and consult a doctor. When the lens is not attached to the camera or the power switch of the camera is in the off status when the lens is attached, shaking the lens may cause the internal lens group to shift and noise may occur, but this is not a malfunction. Although the internal lens group shifts due to vibration such as when the lens is carried, this will not affect aspects such as performance. [29] Available on EOS R1 / EOS R5 Mark II / EOS R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / EOS R50 V / EOS R50. As of 27th March 2025. [30] With Dust-and-water-resistant EOS R series camera; however, it is not recommended for use under rain.
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