Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens

2025-12-04T17:17:58

I was very excited by the descriptions on YouTube. It looks small but solid and well-built. Excellent video quality, except that when you pan, there is motion blur, and the focus isn't that fast. Overall, I think it's a good camera for beginners or for use as a fixed camera. It's definitely not for me.

Luis G.

2025-12-04T10:56:05

I'm not a vlogger; I shoot stills/videos on the go, and on vacation. And I spent weeks researching before getting this. Pros: - Dirt cheap lens ecosystem. It will recognize and apply distortion correction to Canon lenses going back decades, like my EFS 250mm. Used Sigma/Tamron lenses put new ones to shame, under $200. - Can send captures straight to your phone, wireless or with USB. No splurging on memory cards or running out of space. - USB charging like any smartphone, so no wasting cash on batteries. - Doubles as a webcam. - Brand new software, with all the bells and whistles. HDR, HEIF capturing, clog video, 5X slo mo, editing on the camera, the works. - Very smart autofocus. - Video recording better than cameras 3X the price, with excellent digital stabilization. - Sensor good enough for an ASP-C lense. - Small, ridiculously light compared to my old Rebel. - Bright, sensitive touchscreen. - Live viewing is so good (and customizable) I don't even want a viewfinder for stills. - Built-in light (not flash) to help with autofocus. - With a "speed boost" RF-EF adapter, can mount full-frame EF lenses and use their full capabilities. - Fantastic stock "Canon" colors and grading. - Great, clean iOS software for controlling, transferring, or even editing photos and streaming video. The R50V feels futuristic and smart, like a big smartphone. Yet somehow it's not that different from my 2000s Rebel. Quibbles: - Autofocus on pre-2010 wide-angle lenses struggles to keep up with this camera, and makes noise in video. But telephoto is fine. - No built-in flash. - Less sturdy than my old Rebel XS. Doesn't feel like it will last. Get a case, handle with care. - Small. It's hard to hold in my hand without an extra grip or silicone case. - No IBIS (sensor stabilization). But you won't find that for double the price, certainly not with such modern video/format support. - Tricky to transfer photos on Linux. - The biggest flaw: nonexistent RF-S lens ecosystem. Stock RF-S lenses aren't great. 3rd party lenses have no stabilization, which is a dealbreaker. Come on, Canon, give us a F2.8 lens with IS! But for the price? It puts anything close to shame, especially when you factor in the cheap EF-S lens ecosystem and skipping extra batteries/cards. There's not a camera under 1.5K I'd trade it for. Compared to the R100, it's in another league, even if you don't take video. Compared to the R50, this is basically an R50 MKII, albeit with no viewfinder. The R10? Obsolete. Only the R7 (V1) and its Sony/Fuji competitors are worth the step-up for IBIS.

Alexander G.

2025-11-27T19:00:00

I purchased this when first released because of Canon's promotional material hyping it as excellent for livestreaming. I had been wanting a smaller camera to supplement my main camera and to livestream music performances with, so this seemed perfect for both use cases. I was incredibly disappointed in it. There was nothing easy or straightforward about using this for livestreams, the connectivity was unreliable even using Canon's paid software, and the chronic shortage of compatible lenses for the last year has added to that frustration. I finally got rid of the camera and will be looking at other small options to fill this spot in my equipment lineup.

murrayc

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2025-09-02T20:00:00

So, after three weeks and six shoots,this camera fills in where my C300 can't. Now a longer battery life would be good. And a cheaper power adapter. But it's a workhorse in a small format. If you're looking to downsize, quality and a camera that does everything you need for creating content or even hiding somewhere. It's a good investment. As always. It's a Canon and with that you get great service and support.

Hobbit

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2025-06-11T20:00:00

I love how easy it is to set up and the videos are great.

Ludy

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2025-05-13T00:40:04

I love it. No questions! If it were a full frame I would instantly upgrade. The body is perfect for my little 3L pouch. I carry this r50v paired with a 24mm 1.8 RF. Most would probably complain about it not having IBIS, but at a $650 price point I'm okay without that. This is a refreshing camera to use since I prefer to use my Canon R5 for work. Also, colorgrading footage from a tiny camera like this is so nice??

Darathy C.