Canon EOS R50 V

[Ty Harper]

First tests of the R50 V coming from reputable reviewer Christopher Frost: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPizEvWhV4

I go to him mostly for photo lens tests but he also does a bit of video. Some things that stood out for me personally:
(i) video IQ seems only good up to ISO 800
(ii) menu system is overly complicated with some unnecessary new layout features
(iii) lots of AF detection options
(iv) XF-AVC S
(iv) Digital IS only usable at standard level for stationary shots (as expected)

Overall still seems to be an interesting option - particularly once it hits the used market - but it does make me want to wait and see if Canon will release a higher end FF version at an equally compelling price point.

Hopefully we get some more in-depth testing soon from Josh Sattin (who did confirm he will be doing one in the future).

 

[Ty Harper]

This is the most comprehensive review/test of the R50V I've seen so far. Key takeaways (i) 75 mins runtime on a battery (ii) apparently no overheating issues over that runtime (iii) rolling shutter is not good (iv) I like that it has a second tripod mount for vertical shooting. Overall seems like a good option for certain use cases, particularly travel/walk around. That said, I might wait to see if Canon releases a more pro version before squeezing the trigger but for $700 seems like a good option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCEN1qW0f3s&pp=ygUPY2Fub24gcjUwdiB0ZXN0