Canon EOS R50 V Camera Body

Key Features

• 24MP APS-C Sensor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
• 4K Shooting for up to two hours
• Vari-angle touchscreen
• Input/Output for a video mic and headphones
• Vertical orientation shooting info (autorotates)
• Tripod hole for vertical shooting
• 4-channel audio and spatial lens support
• 4K streaming over USB

Canon EOS R50 V Camera Body Summary

Arriving with a new design and powerful features for creators, the Canon EOS R50 V Camera Bodyis a video-first hybrid camera that can help you level up your content. It features a 24MP APS-C sensor and the latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II from Canon, which delivers fast, precise subject detection and tracking, especially when recording video and pulling focus effects.

The EOS R50 V body boasts lots of essential features aimed at creators, like a Vari-angle screenfor selfie recording, an Input/Outputfor a mic and headphones, and a second easy-access recording button on the front of the camera body.

You can record stunning 4K30p oversampled from 6K with this lightweight Canon mirrorless camera, as well as high-speed video for slow motion playback effects, at 4K60p (with a crop) and a maximum FHD 120p. There are also plenty of features to help you deliver the best production quality to your audience. These include the C Log3 colour profile with wide dynamic range, 4K recording for up to 2 hours, which caters to long-form content, and even advanced features like Aspect Markers, Timecodeand a Tally Lamp.

Sample 01 with RF-S 14-30mm lens at 30mm. Camera settings 1/125 sec. f/6.3. ISO 160

Whether you’re just setting up a new channel, or an experienced professional creator, the Canon EOS R50 V Camera paves the way for you to capture pro-level results from a compact APS-C body with an RF mount, which is compatible with a range of Canon mirrorless lenses.

Canon EOS R50 V Camera Body in More Detail

Designed for video

Canon has refined the R50 V’s body design to include a comfortable grip for handheld shooting, and the camera features a video-first mode dial on top, for quick access to different shooting modes. This dial also provides access to photo mode, which enables either manual or auto control via the camera menu.

Vari-angle touchscreen

A thoughtfully designed Vari-angle touchscreen allows you to flip out the LCD screen in horizontal and vertical recording modes for selfies and difficult angles. The screen doesn’t interfere with any cables connected to the camera, and the menu system automatically flips orientation when switching between horizontal and vertical for uninterrupted shooting.

A tripod hole for vertical shooting can be found on the camera’s side, which allows for connection to any standard tripod, as well as the Canon Tripod Grip HG-100TBRfor vlogging and remote control. Additionally a red record button on the front of the camera provides easy recording activation when vlogging, without needing to change the position of the camera.

Sample 02 with RF-S 14-30mm lens at 30mm. Camera settings 1/125 sec. f/6.3. ISO 160

Canon Advanced Shoe

An advanced shoe on the camera lets you add a compatible Canon Speedlite, external microphoneor other cable-free accessory to elevate your content with a dedicated accessory. The body also features a power zoom lever, enabling digital zooming when shooting with a PZ lens, such as the RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens, which launched simultaneously with the camera. This delivers smooth fingertip control over the lens’ zoom, without needing to change your grip on the camera.

Canon RF Mount

With the RF mount you can add the latest prime and zoom lenses not only from Canon, but also third party manufacturers including Sigma, who has extensive experience in developing world-class lenses. These include zooms such as the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mountand Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount, both of which provide extensive reach with versatile zoom ranges.

Meanwhile Canon has a number of options that include the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F/4.5-6.3 IS USM Lens, which is perfect for landscapes, travel and vlogging on this crop-format mirrorless camera.

Sample 03 with RF-S 14-30mm lens at 14mm. Camera settings 1/125 sec. f/5.6. ISO 100

Content that looks its best

Capture stunning video content in a variety of formats, including 4K30p oversampled video from 6K, slow motion in 4K 60p (cropped) or Full HD 120p. The Canon Log 3 profile is also available, which captures a wider dynamic range with broad colour grading versatility during post. 4:2:2 10-bit recording is available, allowing for more accurate and smoother colour rendition in your video footage.

Canon has also included a Custom Pictureprofile feature, which allows you to fine-tune your content by adjusting certain settings such as gamma/colour space, matrix, and by using look files. This offers quick changes to your preferred image characteristics as well as presets, which provides advanced capabilities for streamlined content creation.

Tools for high-end production values

Various tools are available to help users streamline their content creation process through the use of Aspect Markers, Timecodeand specific exposure and focus tools such as False colour, zebra display, and MF peaking.

• Aspect Markersprovide a visual guide for how the final image will look in various aspect ratios, which is ideal when you create content for different platforms.
• Timecodeadds specific metadata to your videos, enabling accurate syncing that allows the editing process to move more smoothly.
• A tally lampis available, highlighting when the camera is recording so you never accidentally miss segments.

Sample 04 with RF-S 14-30mm lens at 14mm. Camera settings 1/100 sec. f/7.1. ISO 100

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

One of the most impressive features of the EOS R50 V is the inclusion of Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, which is powerful autofocus technology for stills and video found throughout high-end cameras like the EOS R5and R6 Mark II. This system offers wide sensor coverage so you can achieve sharp focus on yourself or your subject, even as it moves to the edges of the frame.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II also features advanced subject recognition to track people, select animals, and vehicles, making it easier to get sharp results, while concentrating on the creative aspect of your content.

Connectivity and content broadcast

When it comes to dropping your content the Canon EOS R50 V Camera is ready with a variety of connectivity options, including:

• WiFi connection
• USB connection to camera connect
• UVC/UAC plug-and-play webcam with computer supplied power
• UVC up to 4K 60p
• Live streaming with Canon’s Live Switcher Mobile app, which doesn’t require a PC or switcher

What's in the Box

• Canon EOS R50 V Camera Body
• Body cap