Canon launches EOS R6 V mirrorless camera with 7K video capabilities
The new body-only camera is priced at $2,499 and launches in late June, alongside a dedicated power zoom lens.
Canon has announced the EOS R6 V, a new mirrorless camera engineered specifically for video production. Built upon the architecture of the EOS R6 Mark III, the R6 V distinguishes itself by omitting the electronic viewfinder and mechanical shutter to achieve a more compact form factor and lower price point. It is the first full-frame EOS camera to carry the 'V' moniker, signifying its primary design for video capture.
Key upgrades include active cooling via an internal fan, a full-frame 32.5-megapixel sensor with over 15 stops of dynamic range, and enhanced video specifications such as 7K RAW recording and 4K at up to 120p. The body-only model is priced at $2,499, undercutting the R6 Mark III by $300, with a launch scheduled for late June.
The camera supports open gate 3:2 filming for full corner-to-corner sensor coverage, allowing more versatility for cropping in post-production. Video-specific features include a second tripod mount for vertical mounting, tally lamps, a front record button, and a vari-angle LCD that can point forward for self-recording with rotating UI elements. Pro video features include waveform monitoring, false colour, and zebra displays.
Launching alongside the R6 V is a new lens, the $1,399 RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ. It offers both power zoom and manual zoom controls, toggleable with a physical switch. Canon is billing the lens as having the same or better image quality as the popular RF 24-105mm f/4 L lens, which is a staple of many enthusiasts and pros.
But what’s particularly impressive about the 20-50mm is that it has no focus breathing and that its zoom and focus is fully internal — making it ideal for mounting to a gimbal since its center of gravity doesn’t change. You can even control its power zoom via an app.
