Canon has unveiled the EOS R50 V with RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, a video-centric interchangeable lens camera and lens aimed at next-generation content creators. These lenses allow for easy switching between shooting styles while also providing ideal video and stills output, making video production more efficient and user-friendly.
The EOS R50 V is a compact video camera intended for long-term use. It lacks a viewfinder and is supported by grips and gimbals, which reduce fatigue. It has a tripod socket, an auto-rotating information display, and a grip design to make vertical shooting easier. The camera has a video-centric button layout, a movie-focused mode dial, and separate buttons for live streaming and colour modes. It has Canon’s RF mount and a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, which is equivalent to the Super 35mm sensor found in cinema cameras.
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The EOS R50 V camera supports advanced post-production recording modes such as Canon Log 3, uncropped oversampled 4K 30p and cropped 4K 60p films, as well as Full HD 100p/120p with audio. It also has 14 colour filters, a new Slow & Fast Motion movie mode, Cinema View, and full HD 100p/120p video recording with audio. Professional display tools for technical cinematography include false colours and zebras. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system, Register People Priority mode, and Movie Digital IS simplify the complexities of footage creation, allowing creators to concentrate on expressing their creativity.
According to the company, it supports Cinema EOS recording formats, Custom Pictures imaging, and LUTs. The camera also includes 3-mic noise reduction technology and an LPCM 24-bit 4-channel audio input, making it ideal for projects with several audio sources.
Additionally, the EOS R50 V now includes a livestreaming button, which allows creators to stream instantly. Users can connect wirelessly using Camera Connect or the Live Switcher Mobile app, HDMI using a switcher, or a USB-C cable. Live Switcher Mobile Multi-Camera software supports multi-angle livestreaming. Moreover, Cropped 4K 60p livestreaming is supported when connected via USB-C, letting viewers to enjoy concerts or sporting events in greater detail. The camera also has improved stills capabilities, such as improved autofocus and subject detection compared to the EOS R50.
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Canon’s RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ is said to be the first RF lens with built-in power zooming, weighing under 6cm (181g). It enables controlled servo zooming with either the lens’ zoom ring or zoom lever on the EOS R50 V, with 15 speed values available via a 2-level switch operation. In addition to this, the Camera Connect smartphone app also allows you to customise the zoom ring and lever speeds. The fixed-length design provides a consistent centre of gravity, making it excellent for use with gimbals.
The lens is intended for handheld still and video shooting, with up to 5 stops of built-in image stabilisation for stills and 5-axis stabilisation for video when used with a camera having Movie Digital IS. When utilised along with an In-Body IS, it enables for more effective image stabilisation via Coordinated Control IS. The lens’s wide-angle 22.4 to 48mm equivalent angle of view makes it perfect for video filming. With a 0.15m closest focusing distance and 0.38x maximum magnification, it is ideal for presenting products, details, and small things.
Canon EOS R50 V (RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens) Kit comes with a price tag of Rs 79,995. The lens when purchased separately cost Rs 33 995.00.
