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    Canon EOS R50 V, EOS RV & PowerShot V1 Coming March 26

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    It looks like we’re going to have a big day later this month. Canon is going to announce two new “V” series EOS R APS-C cameras along with the global announcement of the Canon PowerShot V1.

    Why the delay with the PowerShot V1?

    It’s likely Canon wanted to show the camera at CP+. We also think it makes sense to launch the PowerShot V1 as part of a “V” series of fixed and interchangeable lens cameras.

    The announcement is expected to happen on or around March 26, 2025 depending on where you are on the planet. Which is consistent with what we were reporting last month.

    Canon PowerShot V1

    Canon PowerShot V1

    We all know about the PowerShot V1, Canon’s reinvention of the PowerShot lineup. The PowerShot V1 will be the first of two new PowerShot V series cameras coming in 2025.

    As a side note, we’re not including a possible PowerShot V10 replacement in the two new V series cameras.

    That last we heard, the PowerShot V1 will launch at $899 USD. We do not have euro or pound pricing currently.

    Canon EOS R50

    Canon EOS R50 V

    That Canon EOS R50 V will be the entry level APS-C ILC in what looks like a “V” line of EOS R cameras.

    Could we see a full-frame cousin in the future?

    We don’t have detailed specifications for the EOS R50 V, but we think that it will be equipped with the current 24.2mp sensor found in the EOS R50 and EOS R10.

    We also suspect it will share a lot of the same capabilities as the PowerShot V1, minus active cooling and a larger APS-C sensor instead of Canon’s new 1.4″ sensor found in the PowerShot V1.

    We also expect the EOS R50 V to be small. We wouldn’t be shocked if it was close to the size of the EOS M6 Mark II.

    We expect the EOS R50 V to come in at about $650. However, we don’t have a confirmed price currently.

    Canon PowerShot V1 Active Cooling

    Canon EOS RV

    The Canon EOS RV is going to be the most capable of the trio. We don’t have detailed specifications yet, but we think we’re going to see a better sensor used than the 24.2mp sensor that will likely be featured in the EOS R50 V.

    We’re also confident that we’re going to see active cooling in the EOS RV.

    We wouldn’t be surprised to see the EOS RV come in at around $1000 USD. If it goes above that pricepoint, we certainly hope its capabilities will justify it.

    New RF-S Power Zoom Lenses

    We expect to see at least one Power Zoom RF-S wide angle zoom lens to be announced. It would be great if they announced a trio of Power Zoom lenses with the launch of these cameras.

    It would be great to have a “complete” system right from the get-go.

    Summary

    If there’s one area Canon has done a poor job, it’s appealing to younger generations. They simply haven’t had appealing products for that demographic. Canon is a smart company, but it seems to have taken a while to address this issue.

    It may bug some people, but Canon still has the best brand power in the industry, and it’s about time they flexed their muscles to the next generation of photographers and videographers.

    So there you have it, 3 cameras will be announced globally along with at least one RF-S lens.

    We will be able to report more detailed information in the very near future. We’re excited about the new segment(s) of the EOS R APS-C lineup and seeing some synergy with the new PowerShot V1.

    More to come.

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    Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.

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    3. Canon RF-S cameras are great and would love to have an R50/R10 as a small travel camera but the lenses are a big letdown. Not a single slightly higher quality zoom, only cheap feeling and dark plastic zooms. Something like the Fuji XF 16-50 would be amazing.
    5. I am curious: Powerzooms like the RF 24-105mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 or like Sony does them with the motor already built in? I personally would like higher quality (internal zooming, fixed aperture) lenses with the ability to attach a powerzoom motor later, just like the EF 18-135mm had it.
    6. Interesting... Of those options, I'd go with the PowerShot V1. If I want 'most portable' not counting the iPhone in my pocket, a fixed lens camera with a larger sensor is the way to go for me.

      It's good that Canon is (presumably) planning smaller cameras, though the current R50 without the EVF would be pretty close to the M6II already. The problem with that (for me) is lenses, the EF-M series was very small because of the mount. I like the idea of an APS-C RF mount camera as a travel backup, but in practice I didn't really ever take advantage of that in DSLR days and I doubt I'll start now.
    7. I am curious: Powerzooms like the RF 24-105mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 or like Sony does them with the motor already built in? I personally would like higher quality (internal zooming, fixed aperture) lenses with the ability to attach a powerzoom motor later, just like the EF 18-135mm had it.
      If the lens is 'PZ' then I would think the zoom motor is internal to the lens. The PZ-E1 worked with the regular EF-S 18-135 lens, and the new L-series lenses that use the PZ-E2 have 'Z' in the name, not 'PZ'.

      For these V-aimed lenses, my money is on them being PZ and having an internal zoom motor.
    8. I will order all 3 and send back the one I do not need by my 30 day return date. The V1 def will be a keeper. The M6mk2 replacement will be a keeper. I dont know about the 3rd one. That's probably an M50 replacement. Travel cameras.
    9. I am curious: Powerzooms like the RF 24-105mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 or like Sony does them with the motor already built in? I personally would like higher quality (internal zooming, fixed aperture) lenses with the ability to attach a powerzoom motor later, just like the EF 18-135mm had it.
      If the EOS RV image which made the rounds a few days ago is any indication, the lens shown attached to the RV doesn't sport the usual zoom ring but rather a T-W sliding switch instead. So (as far as I see it) zooming is done by motor only, and can be done either by shifting the T-W slider on the lens, or by a switch on the camera (which the RV has near the shutter button).
    10. Interesting that Canon managed to hold tight on any specs about two weeks before the announcement.
      AFAI can say I am not the "young generation". So I have no expectations in those new products.
      I - with some reluctance - took the chance on a German rebate on R50 plus Sigma 18-50 DC DN this week (already over) and went the safe path for my new compact travel kit.
      The R50 is okay (apart from the too small grip and the hot shoe), but the Sigma is quite cool. I'll post photos as soon as I'll get significant ones.
      The R50 AF is great for such a cheap camera. I'll have to wait until I find out major differences from my R6m2.
    11. I have a feeling these cameras will not do well. Dont ask me why. Hope I\'m wrong. Maybe if they add a separate add on viewfinder it may help them. Maybe the young will adore them.
    12. I have a feeling these cameras will not do well. Dont ask me why. Hope I\'m wrong. Maybe if they add a separate add on viewfinder it may help them. Maybe the young will adore them.
      Get enough TikTok and Youtube influencers and they will do well. Today everything is just about the marketing, you can drop total garbage, and people will still buy it if there's a hype. See Instax.
    13. Interesting that Canon managed to hold tight on any specs about two weeks before the announcement.
      AFAI can say I am not the "young generation". So I have no expectations in those new products.
      I - with some reluctance - took the chance on a German rebate on R50 plus Sigma 18-50 DC DN this week (already over) and went the safe path for my new compact travel kit.
      The R50 is okay (apart from the too small grip and the hot shoe), but the Sigma is quite cool. I'll post photos as soon as I'll get significant ones.
      The R50 AF is great for such a cheap camera. I'll have to wait until I find out major differences from my R6m2.
      The only thing that stopped me from getting an R50 is the cripple hammer with the missing fully mechanical shutter.
    14. Makes sense to announce all three cameras and a lens at the same time. Still have my fingers crossed for some big white announcements by May otherwise might be a year where I spend no $$ on camera gear which is fine with me.
    15. I hope the R50V is using R7's CMOS instead. Cost wise this should not be a problem for Canon, and R50V itself will be a much more attractive. And truly becomes a M6ii successor.

      Pray for RV going to use stacked CMOS & clog2, and then R7ii going to get the same treatment.
    17. The only thing that stopped me from getting an R50 is the cripple hammer with the missing fully mechanical shutter.
      EFCS is fine, you won't use super bright/fast lenses on it.
    19. I have a feeling these cameras will not do well. Dont ask me why. Hope I\'m wrong. Maybe if they add a separate add on viewfinder it may help them. Maybe the young will adore them.
      For Vlogging cameras, not having a viewfinder is pretty much an industry standard (Sony, Nikon).

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