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

2026-01-14T19:00:00

I ADORE this camera. But I use it for travel/family. If I was a social media butterfly, I'd be pulling my hair out. Pros: - Gorgeous, high dynamic range HDR PQ photos straight out of the camera, compared to dinosaurs stuck with blocky JPEG. - 4K30 in HLG, HDR PQ, or even Cannon Log 3 with custom LUTs, applied in real time! All in HEVC. That's unreal. - Neat "auto" functions like night mode and panorama. - All sorts of intricate autofocus modes, display simulation, false color, zebra mode, remappable buttons, you name it. It can even remember individual people to prioritize autofocus. - Works great with old EF-S lenses. - Viewfinder? Flash? Waste of space and money; I do not miss them. I mount my iPhone via USB as a rangefinder, second display and video light when I need it. - Works as a webcam, plug-and-play with USB. No fuss, no camera software needed. - Tiny, weighs nothing. Fits in a coat pocket with a pancake lens, or tiny bag with a substantial one. - Good menus/internal UI. Great touchscreen. - When paired with a good lens (like the 24-50 on a budget, or an F1.4 prime), image quality is incredible. It's like a camera from the future, on a budget! Cons: - No IBIS. This can be rough, but expected for the price. - No open gate video. Maybe we can get it in a firmware update? - Dial control ring is near impossible to use, and customization for other rings is limited. - Feels fragible, but that's solved with a silicone case. - No "lite" low bitrate video recording mode for instant sharing. But the biggest issue: software. At least on my iPhone 16. - It has 5GHz wifi, yet connecting and moving pictures is unusably slow. Even USB2 is waaay faster. - Supports no cloud service other than image.canon, which I had a horrible experience with. - No airplay, no other sharing or transfer of any kind. - iPhone app can auto transfer JPEGs, but not HEIFs? And not movies? What? That's literally all I shoot. - Connecting with the iPhone app is unreliable, even via USB. - Many features, like lens correction for older lenses, are obscure/out of the way. If you're technical enough to know what HLG/PQ are, if you have and HDR-capable smartphone, and want an modern camera to go, on a budget? You cannot beat the R50V, not even close. For travel/family photo+video, it beats the snot out of a smartphone camera. ...But for "casual" vlogging? Or social media posting? The software is too shackled for that.

AGG

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2026-01-10T19:00:00

Nothing but problem. You need a PHD to deal with the complexities. Im sure a simple camera without all the extra features would be better. Eventually it can connect to a phone, then its a side show circus to deal with getting it to work, and then the quality is degraded. Dont even get started when connecting it to a computer. We have a complex setup and itt depends on EOS webcam untity, that doesnt even work. If you manage to get it operating, then you are faced with a crap $5month fee, that also degrades it for a fee. You can not even get full functionality ouf ot the camera that you would probably spend thousands on lends, only to have to cut short by some crappy application software, On IOS or PC. Go with a fuji camera. More simple and basic without modern features full of issues. I am full of regret by association with canon camera. Maybe i can recuperate selling it on ebay. The camera was redesigned to be a modern user friendly vlog style camera. The only thing good that came out of it was a front facing recording light. The market has limited options for 1440 video recording, and live streaming at 60fps. The world is doomed and canon is no acceptation. In the end, it works and is cheap, has a selection of lense. That is why it was choose over sony. Fiji was the option but not in my budget.

Major

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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.

2025-12-03T19:00:00

Great beginners camera to get started in the mirrorless camera world. Its my first. 3 months in and I have learned a lot because of how easy it is to use.

Shawnspawn315

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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.