Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have an older Canon EOS Rebel camera. I was hoping to be able to reuse the lenses with this camera. Luckily there is a EF-EOS R adapter that allows my older lenses to work flawlessly with this body. Actually, my 100-300 will auto focus with this body. It would not with my older Rebel. A definite plus in my book. For video, image stabilization is not there. If you walk with a bounce the camera will bounce with you. I bypass this effect using software I already had on my PC. However the camera does really well if you walk with a purpose and act like you are shooting. I actually like the effect given by walking then glide stepping to give two different looks to the same single shot video. The built in mic is surprisingly good. Really I was shocked. I did a video of my son jumping in the pool. You could hear the water lapping, then the splash and my wife telling our niece not to throw the ball. I wish I could attach but the video is too large as it was shot in 4K and the down sampling to 720P really does not do the video and sound justice. Battery life is a little short, especially shooting at 4K. I am getting about 90 minutes of video before needing to recharge the battery. As a still shooter, I can get quite a few picture without completely draining the battery. One thing I wish this had, a view finder. There are times you can set up a shot on a tripod but you are in an area where you can not see the display because of sunlight, such as being by a pool midday. I do appreciate I can use my phone to control the camera and see what is being shot. But sometimes a viewfinder just works better. My only drawbacks on this camera are the battery life, needing an adapter for older EOS lenses and lack of viewfinder. The image stabilization I was not expecting so i can't call that a drawback. One other drawback is my old hot shoe flash is not compatible either. With no built in flash, it is a good thing to consider. My highest praise is for still shots, built in mic, low light images and videos (did not that mention earlier) that are surprisingly good without additional light. This camera will take the place of my trusted old DSLR in most situations. It will also serve nicely when doing video conferencing, just to have the best image in the chat. Overall, it is hard to find many flaws. It is not a perfect camera, but is is very close and performs everywhere that I need it to work. I am looking forward to heading to one of the local historical sites to do some videos and image captures. Maybe I will stop at a railroad crossing and try to get some video and images there as well. Definitely looking at taking some pics and videos from the bay shuttle.

Canon has been one of my favorite camera brands of all time. I have had and use Canon products for still photography, so when I found out there was a dedicated Canon videography solution in the EOS R50 V, I was super interested. My husband and I prefer to capture video for his podcast or on projects we are working on around our properties using more than a phone camera for quality reasons. The compact, lightweight body of the R50 V makes it the perfect solution for this! It’s so easy to pack and go, and get out at a moment’s notice when the need arises. The lens in the kit is 14-30 wide angle, and it truly feels like a pancake type prime as small as it is. It has a rocker zoom ring as opposed to a rolling style, and while we were surprised by this initially, it made us realize how smooth zooming with it is. Not jittering video! Video and audio output is excellent, the content translates well in raw format and converts for social media platforms seamlessly. The high definition quality is excellent without frame drops and stutters. Anyone that is into social media capture, influencer types, vloggers, and even those needing a high end video solution for their business should definitely consider the EOS R50 V as their on-the-go videography tool.

As someone who has been using Canon cameras for about 15 years now, ranging from their point and shoot Powershots all the way up to using two Canon R5s, I was very excited to get my hands on this new EOS R50 V. The video creation space can be intimidating but with the right tools it can be very manageable and rewarding. Right out of the gate I love how compact and well built this camera feels. The grip is comfortable for my smaller female hands and the weight is less than expected. Right out of the gate as I started working with this camera I noticed that I wasn't much of a fan of the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens quality. The image quality just does do the camera justice. I have four other RF mount lenses and when I put my L-series 24-70 or 70-200 on this camera, the results are much cleaner. I noticed the kit lens seemed to be lacking in low light conditions and definitely improved in well lit or outdoor situations. An important and impressive note on the RF-S14-30mm lens though, is the fact that it has “power zoom” with its fixed barrel, meaning there is no weight shift happening. This makes it excellent to be used with a gimble and it will create very smooth results, its just a shame the lenses image quality is just so so. This camera will be an excellent tool for vloggers, content creators for social media, and I can even see event and wedding videographers who are just getting started, starting with this and maybe one other stronger lense. Overall, Canon put out another great product as always and I definitely recommend it.

The camera is great for beginners and is based off the R50 with the same great sensor from that camera. This is more focused for vloging and video for those type of content creators. It loses the view finder but that isn't as important for vlogging or anything but it would of been nice to have since this camera can still take great photos. this kit does come with a lens and its fairly simply but very good for a starter lens as well. Inside the box you get the camera, strap, battery and a charger for that battery. Its a battery used by other canon cameras so it's not that hard to find. It's easy to setup as well which I like. As far as using this camera for video content it's great it has a button in the front of the camera which makes it easier to start recording and the LCD screen swivels so we can easily use it pointing the camera as yourself if you need it. It's fantastic for beginners or as a backup camera. If you also have another canon mirrorless camera you can use other lens on this camera which is great.

I’m comfortable behind a camera, doing a lot of photography with my Canon R6. I know my way around exposure, lenses, and composition. But video? That’s a whole different animal. Sure, I’ve used drones, a GoPro, and an Insta360 to capture video, but I wanted something that felt like a real step forward and allow me to grow without breaking the bank. Enter the R50 V. It’s compact, affordable, and surprisingly feature-rich for the price. And – BONUS – since it’s the RF platform, that means all my lenses for my R6 are interchangeable with it, opening a whole world of possibilities. That said, the kit lens – Canon’s brand-new RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is perfect for close-up work and makes a very portable package. The lens provides a very wide angle and uses a power zoom to minimize balancing challenges when using a gimbal. Switching from still photography to video is daunting—frame rates, codecs, color profiles, audio setups. The R50 V gets me started and allows me to grow. The touchscreen and menu layout help me bridge that gap due to the similarities to my R6. Enough so that my photography habits translate, but with video-specific features that gently nudge me into the next level. I’m starting to understand exposure for video is way more involved than just “don’t blow your highlights.” But worry not! This camera helps me get started quickly with the automatic exposure and scene modes that let me create great video right out of the box as I learn the manual settings. The R50 V is lighter, more portable, and way more forgiving on a gimbal, shooting handheld, or testing out video techniques. It’s like having a sandbox for creativity without putting my expensive R6 and lenses at risk. Plus, I get to stay in the Canon RF ecosystem. The power zoom lens is surprisingly versatile, and the crop factor actually helps me get closer on some shots. Want to quickly switch from horizontal to vertical video for your social media feeds? This does it flawlessly with it’s vertical tripod mount. This is where I’m really learning: audio makes or breaks video, and the R50 V doesn’t skimp. That headphone jack lets me monitor in real time, and plugging in a mic immediately levels up the quality. I’m a bit of a sound geek (yeah, I have a lot of expensive hobbies) and the form factor of the R50 V gives me options. Footage-wise, shooting in uncropped 4K at 30fps looks sharp enough to sit alongside clips from my R6. And the cropped 60fps is ideal when I want a little more fluid motion or play with slow-motion edits. Post-production coloring is aided with the ability to shoot with advanced coloring options like Canon Log 3, HLG, and 709 recording. Features generally found only on considerably more expensive cameras. I don’t have the skillset to fully tap into all the features of the camera yet but, like I said, this is a great entry to help me grow. So here’s the real takeaway. The R50 V is a gateway. Every time I use it (and learn from other video experts), I learn something new about lighting for movement, managing audio, or how to tell a story in clips instead of just a single frame. It’s got the headroom to support experimentation without overwhelming me with settings that require a professional videographer. And because it’s budget-friendly, I don’t feel pressured—it’s OK to fail, to retake, to try weird angles or quirky ideas. That freedom is teaching me faster than anything else. Bottom line, If you’re a photographer who wants to break into video without burning a hole in your wallet or battling a steep learning curve, the Canon R50 V is the perfect tool. It complements your photo skills, teaches you video fundamentals, and makes the leap feel exciting—not daunting.

I got this camera to help produce my wife's Youtube and streaming content. Unlike the R50, the addition of a V means that this camera is focused on video creation, as evidenced by the fact that seven of the eight modes on the function dial are for shooting video and only one is reserved for still pictures. And that's fine for me. Heck, even Instagram is mostly videos these days. And I already had a Canon with some glass pieces that I thought I could use with it. As it turns out, I had EF lenses, and this uses RF, so it was a no-go, at least not without an adapter. The camera is very similar in size and shape to the other entry mirrorless video-forward cameras on the marke. I'm curious to see if it is as customizable, if it will fit into the same rigging kits that are in all the youtube videos. But this review is focused only on what came in the box. After setting up the camera, setting the date and time, and telling it my wifi password, I was excited to try out the wifi streaming. One less wire going into my computer, right? So I install the official EOS Webcam software and try to pair my camera wirelessly. Oh, I can't do that without a paid subscription? Well, then I'll use the dang cable. Wait, using the official software without a paid subscription limits you to 720p and 30fps? What if I just turn off this program and use the camera directly in OBS? Works just fine for 1080p (which is what I stream at). Pretty disappointing that what I figured was basic functionality, i.e. ability to wirelessly stream video to pc, is locked behind a subscription based paywall. I got the camera with the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Kit lens. Using the camera during the stream worked really well. The fact that the zoom lens doesn't telescope worked really well with my teleprompter. Using the widest angle and set up about 3 feet away from my subject at eye level, I was able to get a nice waist-up shot while keeping the whole room in focus, which was important for the live cooking demo that we were streaming. The autofocus tracked my wife well as she moved about the kitchen both side to side in front of and away from and towards the camera. One of the interesting features of this particular camera is the vertical mount. With more people finding it acceptable to watch videos vertically and even, ugh, prefer such atrocities, it was only natural to have a camera that could easily be mounted to a tripod in a vertical orientation without the use of ball mounts and a lot of jankiness. They even stuck a record button on the front, for those taking selfie videos. I tried holding the camera like a phone to film myself, but I kept inadvertently pressing buttons and changing something. There's a lock button to keep you from doing that, but unless you remember to set it, well, after a enough times of messing up you'll remember. Now I'm curious to see how cinematic I can make a vertical video with this setup. I wonder if they sell a vertical matte box. Not even an hour into the stream, not recording, just using the camera to stream via OBS, it cut out due to being out of battery. I had just charged them to full, since I had gotten the flashing battery warning while setting up the stream earlier in the morning. This really confused me, because I thought that the camera was able to charge via USB. My other mirrorless camera charged just fine while using it as a webcam, so I didn't understand how I could be out of battery. Despite being on a USB 3.2 10gps powered socket on my laptop, I noticed that the battery charge light was not on. I checked my other camera and it was charging just fine off the laptop. Well, it turns out that it only charges if you use the USB-C port that has power delivery. So I swapped cables, since my other, very similarly shaped, mirrorless camera charges regardless of if you use a USB-A to C or a C to C cable. The next stream went off without a hitch, once I charged the battery again and used the right cable (thankfully my laptop has a USB-C slot with PD, otherwise this camera would definitely have not work out). Taking the camera off the tripod and using it as a handheld is not the most comfortable thing in the world. The small gripping area and oddly balanced weight distribution once the lens is on (the kit lens is easily twice as long as the camera) make my wrist ache after a few minutes. I've got my eye on a gimbal, but not sure if it's too big for a mini one. There's quite a few dedicated modes on the dial for different shooting scenarios. There's a slow/fast motion slot, full auto everything, aperture priority, specialized modes like product demo that reprograms the autofocus to ignore people, and even slots that are customizable for you to program your favorite settings. I was primarily planning to use this in a fixed mount, but I ordered the 16mm prime lens for when I do get the gimbal. There were only a couple other minor annoyances. For one, the hinge on the battery door is so close to the mount hole that you cannot access the battery if the camera is on a tripod. It wouldn't have been that big a deal if my prompter wasn't connected to the camera, causing me to dissasemble the entire thing because at the time I didn't know I needed to plug into a USB-C port with PD if I wanted to charge while using the camera to stream from my PC. I also was disappointed in how short I was able to stream for while on a fresh battery, less than an hour, about 50 minutes streaming at 1080p. My biggest gripe is still having wifi streaming and higher resolutions / framerates locked behind a subscription. I seem to be able to access all the same functions of the camera for my intended usage without having the software installed, and so I guess having less processor/RAM/bandwidth overhead is always welcome. I just gotta remember to plug in to the right port.

As a video content creator constantly on the move and in need of versatility, the Canon EOS R50 V paired with the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is the perfect balance of size and capability. I can use interchangeable lenses, it is a mirrorless camera, and it delivers a powerful hybrid solution for creators who need higher end features without the bulk of cinema gear. The RF-S 14-30mm PZ lens is an ultra wide-angle lens with power zoom capability that makes for smooth zooming in and zooming out. Perfect for stationary video shots of whiskey bottles for my whiskey IG page. I also travel and look for whiskey all over the world, so my camera of choice has always been my phone due to wanting to travel light. The quality, content creator friendly features, and compact nature R50 V have made me change my go to travel camera. Here is why: There is a dedicated front record button which is extremely useful when recording by myself, which is most of the time. The vertical video tripod mount makes you want to use this for live streams and social media content in general because even the menus flip to portrait mode. This camera was built around social media content creators, and the ease of use shows. Due to the content creator features and the vertical tripod, this is the easiest transition for a content creator that is moving up from their phone. My iPhone 15 pro can’t keep up with Canon’s automatic exposure and creative scene modes. Yes there are filters etc, but the video sensor in the R50 V is massive when compared to most phones. This has allowed me to dabble in low light situations that I struggled to do with my phone. If you want a step up from your smartphone or your run of the mill camera that didn’t have content creators in mind, you should give the EOS R50 V a hard look because it has simplified content creation which means less time spent editing and more time engaging with your followers.

The Canon EOS R50 V is a compact, mirrorless, 4K video camera that is easy to use and provides professional functionality. The camera has an impressive 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and has the ability to record 4K UHD video that benefits from intelligent oversampling from the sensor's native 6K resolution. This results in detailed and sharp imagery that rivals cameras costing nearly twice as much. It comes standard with a RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens. I was also able to use my existing Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens. Both lenses performed well. Ease of use and interchangeability of lenses are two very important features for a fairly novice creator. I also understand that you are able to use some older Canon lenses with an adapter which could also be a cost saver, however, I did not try that out. In addition to interchangeable lenses, performance, and lower cost, the R50V has many useful features like flexible networking capabilities and ease of connection USB-C for power and data, micro HDMI output, separate mic and headphone jacks, plus a multi-function hot shoe that allows you to connect Canon's shotgun mic without any cables. If you are a creator looking for a professional level video camera that is easy to use and won't break the bank, I highly recommend the Canon EOS R50 V.

The camera features are very thought out and useful. Screen: Love that it works both as touch and can be interacted with the button panel as well. The screen rotates and can be flat or off to the side which was super useful when wanting to use for streaming. Interface seemed intuitive but that may be because I owned a cannon before. Connection: I tried streaming from my phone to multiple streaming services and it worked great. I also tried it as a camera for my computer by plugging in the lightning cable to my laptop, it showed up in OBS and worked immediately. Quality was high and there was no lag in the situations I tried it in. Zoom: I love the interchangeable lens and wish I had another to swap with. The angle on this one is pretty decent for general purpose but it did not zoom in as much as I would have liked. It was really nice to turn the focus ring and have it reflected in the zoom on the camera, it feels really natural. App: The app is incredibly useful! It had way more features than I expected. I especially like being able start and stop the camera from a distance.

Canon is known for making some of the best cameras on the market. I personally have been a canon photographer/videographer for a very long time. They also make consumer affordable cameras and high-end professional cameras. Some dedicated to video and others dedicated to video. In the past decade content creating has become a popular profession and most people use cellular phones for creating content. The Canon R50 V is one of the first cameras from Canon that feels like it was designed with content creators in mind and the list of features really proves that. This camera is an interchangeable lens video creation camera based on canons RF lenses. That means you are able to attach any of the latest lenses and can also use an adapter to use canons older lenses. However, I believe the best way to use this is with the type of lens that comes with in a bundle. The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens is a one-of-a-kind power zooming ultra angle wide lens. I am not sure if it is the first of its kind, but I have never seen another lens/camera that offers power zoom on an interchangeable lens camera without an adapter. This allows you to have smooth and fast zoom. I believe the focal length of 14-30 is perfect for content creation. It gives you a wide angle for doing things such as vlogging but also has enough zoom when capturing other things. As previously mentioned, this camera focuses on video and content creation. Vertical videos have become much more popular with apps such as Tik-Tok and Instagram. This camera gives you a vertical tripod mount and a record button on the front of the camera. This allows you to record vertical videos, especially ones focused on yourself much easier. Canon also includes easy to use automatic exposure and scene modes, such as Movie for Close-up demo, Smooth skin and movie IS mode as well as color filters. Since it is a video centric camera there is no view finder included, and it allows the camera to remain compact and easy to hold. The rear screen flips out and can turn both towards the subject or the person holding the camera. It does have a hot shoe that can be used for an external microphone. It also includes audio OUT for audio monitoring. If you are a content creator and would like to take your videos to the next level. This might be the camera for you. Its compact size allows it to be transported easily. It will allow you to capture videos in ways that are just not possible with a cell phone. I highly recommend giving this a try if you are a content creator.

I was interested in Canon’s EOS R50V because I have adopted Sony’s line of compact cameras geared for content creators. Their size makes them easier to include on adventures but still allow you to capture high quality content. Both the Canon EOS R50 V and the Sony ZV-E10 II are thoughtfully designed with content creators in mind, each offering a suite of features tailored for vlogging, video production, and online sharing—yet they approach this goal in slightly different ways. The Canon EOS R50 V is clearly aimed at first-time creators who want a simple yet capable camera they can pick up and start using with minimal setup. It features a fully articulating touchscreen, intuitive user interface, and Canon’s refined Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, which reliably locks focus on faces and eyes—perfect for walk-and-talk vlogs or family interactions. Canon enhances the R50 V’s creator appeal by including vertical video support, USB livestreaming, and a dedicated video mode button, making it easier than ever to go live on social platforms or shoot vertical content for TikTok and Instagram. The RF-S 14–30mm power zoom lens that comes in the kit also caters to handheld video, allowing smooth zooming without manual lens adjustments. The Sony ZV-E10 II, meanwhile, builds upon Sony’s well-established creator-focused ZV line, offering even more robust tools for video-centric users. It includes a 3-capsule directional microphone with a windscreen, eliminating the need for an external mic in most casual outdoor scenarios—a huge plus for spontaneous shooting. Like the Canon, the ZV-E10 II also features a fully articulating touchscreen and vertical video capabilities, but it takes content creation a step further with advanced video specs like 4K 60fps 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, slow-motion 1080p at 120fps, and Sony’s Real-Time Eye Autofocus, which excels in dynamic, fast-moving scenes. Features like product showcase mode, background defocus button, and soft skin effect are built specifically for creators, influencers, and vloggers. Both cameras simplify the post-production and sharing process. The Canon R50 V supports direct USB-C livestreaming and webcam functionality without extra software, making it plug-and-play for live content creators. Sony offers similar functionality, though with a bit more setup required depending on your streaming platform. In essence, Canon has crafted the R50 V to be a beginner-friendly content creation machine—straightforward, lightweight, and integrated into modern social workflows—while Sony’s ZV-E10 II packs more professional-grade tools into a similarly compact body, aimed at creators who want more flexibility and room to grow. Whether you’re documenting family life, building a YouTube channel, or streaming on the go, both cameras are built to serve as reliable digital storytelling companions. While these cameras are direct competitors and have very similar specifications, there are still some most obvious differences, one big one is battery life, Sony’s is double in capacity and it's noticeable when shooting video. I would recommend buying an extra battery for the Canon immediately. Additionally, the extensive offering of lens options for the Sony makes it easily more appealing but the hope would be Canon accelerating lens options for their APS-C line up. The question is do you want to buy a more expensive camera body but have tons of quality priced lens options with the Sony OR buy a cheaper camera body and then pay more for additional lens options. To each their own, and you will need to decide what works best for you. I still prefer the Sony route. Lastly, layout of the camera body has a few neat design enhancements that Canon includes like the vertical or horizontal tripod mount but they paired SC card and battery under the more commonly used horizontal mount so you would need to disassemble your cage or tripod mount to access the battery or sd card. Sony strategically located these to not be blocked when you have body accessories in use. Depending on your camera and photography skill sets both cameras have a certain learning curve and I feel some of the tech that comes with the canon might warrant a slightly steeper learning curve. When initially setting up the Canon, you need to download an app and create an account to allow for future file transfers. While convenient, I prefer to utilize my MacBook Pro to touch up photos before sharing. So I wish there was an easy way to bypass the need for another mobile app and account with password. Bottom Line — For Amateur Video Creation: For a hobbyist recording family adventures, both cameras are solid, but here’s the best fit: If you want higher-end video quality with the flexibility to use full-frame style lenses and value audio performance out of the box, go for the Sony ZV‑E10 II. Ideal for crisp 4K/60 footage, excellent tracking, and built-in mics—perfect for capturing kids playing, family hikes, or events. If you prioritize portability, live streaming, and ease of use, the Canon EOS R50 V kit is fantastic—lighter overall, superb autofocus, livestream-ready, and great value. Final thoughts - either camera is going to wow you with how many features can be packed into such a small form factor. This style of camera will continue to evolve and be the go to for quite a few demographics. Do your research and decide which route makes the most sense for what your needs will be. For the consumer, its win-win!