Canon’s latest EOS R6 has the V number for video

Canon has announced a new mirrorless camera, the EOS R6 V, a 32.5-megapixel camera with 7K video. It’s the first full-frame EOS camera to carry the V moniker, denoting that it was designed primarily for video capture. The R6 V is based on EOS R6 Mark IIIbut it eschews features like a viewfinder and a mechanical shutter in favor of a more compact size and active cooling using a fan. It will cost $2,499 body-only ($300 less than the R6 Mark III) when it launches at the end of June.

The R6 V’s full-frame sensor is claimed to have more than 15 stops of dynamic range, and can record 7K RAW footage or 4K video (from 7K hyper) at up to 60p. Standard uncropped 4K video can go up to 120p, and 2K shooting supports a higher frame rate of 180p. The R6 V also supports 3:2 open-gate shooting to cover the entire sensor from corner to corner, allowing for greater cropping versatility in post-production.

One of the benefits of the first mirrorless camcorder was the addition of features such as a second tripod mount in the R6 V for vertical mounting, stat lights, a forward recording button, and a vari-angle LCD screen that could be angled forward for self-recording (with rotating UI elements). Pro users will likely appreciate that Canon also includes waveform monitoring, false color, and zebra displays for more detailed exposure information.

A new lens is launching alongside the R6 V, the $1,399 RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ. He offers both of them Power zoom and manual zoom controls, switchable using a physical switch. Canon describes the lens as having the same or better image quality as the popular RF 24-105mm f/4 L, which is a staple for many enthusiasts and professionals. But what’s particularly impressive about the 20-50mm lens is that it has no focusing breathing and its zoom and focusing are entirely internal – making it ideal for gimbal mounting since its center of gravity doesn’t change. You can also control the zoom strength through an app. salary.