We think that there will be a “V” series full-frame camera coming from Canon at some point. It will likely be at the lower end of the full-frame line to keep it “affordable” for the target creator market. It would likely be a larger EOS R50 V, which is quite a nice camera.
Canon EOS R8 V
We have seen some articles online regarding the possibility of an EOS R8 V, which would be a full-frame brother to the EOS R50 V.
Using the R8 series for a full-frame V camera would certainly keep it “affordable”.
We have NOT been told anything about an EOS R8 V directly, so this is just reporting what others out there have published. This sort of product is worth a discussion.
Do people want a full-frame V series camera?
Canon EOS R8 V Rumored Specifications
- 24.2MP
- DIGIC X
- 4K/60P
- 4K/120P (1.2x crop)
- C-Log 3
- Unlimited record time in 4K
- IBIS (This isn’t happening)
- Same form-factor as the EOS R50 V
What about an EOS R8 Mark II?
The EOS R8 is an extremely popular camera, and a great value full-frame shooter. Having a V series version launched before a Mark II would be good business.
The EOS R8 would continue to be a compelling option, especially if it drops below $1000, which it does during some refurbished sales.
Opinion
I guess this is possible, and it makes more sense to use the EOS R8 over the EOS R6 series to build a V series full-frame camera. I also think an EOS R8 V would make more sense over releasing another V series APS-C camera, like an EOS R7 V.
Again, no one has directly communicated to us that this sort of camera is coming. It seems more of a wishlist than an actual leak
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While I haven’t personally needed a dedicated camera for this type of work, I can easily see the R50V being a great choice for a top-down rig or as a second/third angle. That said, I still wish Canon would add C-Log3 to the R10, which I also own.
If Canon releases an R8V, I’d love to see C-Log2 included and not just C-Log3. The hype around that format is definitely justified for my workflow. I sold my C70 with the hope that the R1 would replace it and, for me, it absolutely has. My only remaining frustration is with the obvious lack of internal ND filters. Every variable ND I’ve tried still comes with trade-offs. But (and I may catch some heat for saying this)… the R1 and R5 Mark II have both proven to be better video cameras for me than the C70 ever was. The C70 image is incredibly soft and never matched well with my previous B camera, the R3. The footage also doesn't do very well with punching in for tighter crops. When shooting side-by-side with the R3, the C70 almost looked out of focus because the 4K image is that soft compared to the downsampled 6K on the R3 and now the R1.
Sorry this was so wordy! haha
I would appreciate if Canon came out with an EL-100 size flash with the new fangled hot shoe interface and if DJI would release their hot-shoe receiver not just for Sony, but also for Canon.
Call it CLog100 after the best mirrorless camera, canon has ever created.
A Canon R5C type camera with nd's and the R1 sensor. Even without nd's but something small and good that can take stills (unlike the C80) and it doesn't have to have the noisier 45mpx sensor, 24mpx is enough for a video oriented hybrid. Like an R1 but not as tall and with a better screen mechanism where it doesn't interfiere with the HDMI port. A removable tilting EVF would also be a nice plus