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As we all know, a leaked image revealed the existence of a Canon EOS RV. This brought about a lot of excitement and discussion. We could hear the EOS M faithful cheering at the direction we're going to see in the APS-C lineup.
We have reported about the existence of an EOS R50V and wondered aloud if this model name was in fact the EOS RV. If we go by what a terrific source is telling us, they may in fact be two different cameras.
What Could A Canon EOS R50 V Be?
We're told that it will inherit the same 24.2mp sensor that is currently in the EOS R50 and EOS R10. The body ergonomics would be very similar to what we have seen with the EOS RV. That means no flash or EVF.
It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibilities for Canon to hit two different price points with these new and smaller RF mount APS-C cameras. You need volume sales, and you need enthusiasts on board if you're going to make the APS-C lineup compelling for everyone.
We think the Canon EOS RV may have active cooling, just by the large grill on the top of the camera that is not the microphone. Active cooling could be a feature that the lower priced camera would go without. IBIS could be another thing that would differentiate the pair of rumored cameras.
We don't have definitive specifications on either camera currently, we're just giving you some possibilities.
One thing that makes us happy? It's not called an EOS R100V.
Canon EOS RV With The 32.5mp Sensor?
One thing that could segment the cameras is the image sensor. I suggested, but am mostly hoping that Canon would bring the EOS R7 sensor to more cameras, it's very good and would be most welcomed for both photographers and videographers.
We're hoping we get a clearer picture soon.
We have talked to a couple of other sources, and they've nodded their heads about APS-C cameras to compete with the Sony ZV line, but they haven't been able or willing to tell us when to expect these cameras to be announced.
Update: AI Generated Image of the EOS R50 V
Just like the Canon PowerShot V1, we have been provided an AI mockup of what the EOS R50 V will look like. If you remember the AI images sent to use to represent the PowerShot V1, they were probably as close as they could have been.
If we go by this mock-up compared to the leaked image of the EOS RV. It looks even smaller. That is a desire for a lot of buyers out there. As long as there are lenses to match these new cameras, Canon will have a couple of winners on their hands.
me too!
I hope they do a decent job with the specifications - I'd love to see the 32MP sensor in there, but I doubt it because it's video orientated.
So I suspect we'll just see the 24MP sensor - again.
The leaf shutter in the V1 makes up for that, but the RV will most likely have a normal shutter.
Anyway, my R8 still has no real competition 🙂
Btw the lens is annoyingly ugly, if it's silver, make it whole silver...
the more unergonomic, the more likely.
governing laws of the universe or something.
Specifications for Unnamed EOS R APS-C Camera Body - Canon Rumors
Its also ugly in this silver-black combination. Just make it all silver or all black.
I hope to have it specced out today, but it is the weekend.
My guess? 32mp R7 sensor (V1 probably is too, just smaller). Paying 7 to 1!
But the bezel on the back looks like an eyepiece.
The absence of an EVF is the biggest drawback on C70, C80, C400.
And it killed my nerve on EOS M and M3.
For such a cam I want an attachable one. Without that, I'm out.
Also, the elaborated ergonomics are not mine.
I can understand the purpose of that power zoom lever on the shutter button.
And I hope that those working with it will like it.
But I prefer the smooth shutter button that we have with most EOS cameras.
That was one reason why I didn't like the EOS M models and other brands either.
But that's just me.
I'm not sure how the ergonomics would "work" we haven't seen enough of it, but the shutter button look pretty square on the body too.
looks very much like a powershot.
maybe it's a PowerShot EOS RV
stranger things have happened in Canon-Land.