The Canon EOS R50V and Canon PowerShot V1 have officially landed in the Philippines. Announced a few months ago, these cutting-edge cameras are tailored for today’s content creators with their video-focused features.

GadgetMatch attended Canon Philippines’ launch event for the two cameras, which were feted alongside the previous Canon PowerShot V10.

Creators, influencers, and media practitioners attended the event held at Midnight Dream Studios. Canon also invited five professionals who shared their experiences with the newly-launched cameras:

• Farrah Espina (GRWM digital creator, @farrahespina)
• Liana (tech and lifestyle creator, @artandplanstudio)
• Karl Patacsil (creator and photographer, Karl Patacsil Films)
• Johanna Escultura (food photographer and creator, @foodjographer)
• Gab Altonaga (Canon professional shooter, @gabriel_altonaga)

Karl Patacsil and Johanna Escultura.

After the fireside chat, participants took turns in visiting seven different studios that offered hands-on experiences. These stations gave everyone a deeper look into the capabilities and features of the EOS R50V and PowerShot V1.

Tailored for today’s creators

Both new cameras support 10-bit Canon Log 3 recording for professional color grading. Enhanced connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and direct PC streaming capabilities.

Here’s a quick look at their specs and features:

Canon EOS R50V

Price: Camera Kit only: PhP 56,998 | Content Creator Kit: PhP 64,998

• 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor
• Cinema EOS features: Custom Pictures, LUTs, and HDR recording modes
• 4K 60p livestreaming via USB-C
• 3-mic noise reduction technology
• viewfinder-less body optimized for handheld shooting, gimbal compatibility, vertical video recording
• video-centric button and control layout

Canon PowerShot V1

Price: PhP 54,998

• 22.3-megapixel 1.4-inch sensor
• integrated zoom lens (16-50mm equivalent)
• f/2.8 to f/4.5 ultra-wide angle zoom
• built-in 3-stop ND filter
• subject tracking
• internal cooling fan for extended recording/livestreaming

Gab Altonaga, Liana, and Farrah Espina.

7 studio stations

Participants were grouped into five, taking turns at visiting seven studio stations for seven minutes each.

The speakers provided informative insights on how to make the most out of the newly-released cameras.

GRWM

Farrah Espina, who specializes in get-ready-with-me (GRWM) content, showcased how easy it is to make content with the EOS R50V.

The camera now has a light indicator at the back to let you know it’s recording, so you don’t accidentally let good shots go to waste. A flip display also lets you get everything in frame.

She did mention that she does not do a lot of technical post-processing, as the cameras have a large sensor size and allows more light to come in.

The 14 color filters also lets creators, especially those just starting, to have a faster workflow. Instead of color grading, you can opt for quick cuts and edits and just post the videos directly on social media.

Liana (left) of Art and Plan Studio and GRWM creator Farrah Espina (right).

Unboxing

Meanwhile, Liana demonstrated the PowerShot V1’s capabilities for unboxing toy collectibles, which is something she loves doing.

Like the EOS R50V, the PowerShot V1 can be mounted vertically without the need for a ball mount. Simple tripods or selfie sticks with the standard screw will do.

This station highlighted the subject focusing capabilities of the camera. It adds depth and ensures the intended captures are clear and detailed.

Wherever they apply, Smooth Skin mode and any of the 14 filters can also complement the picture quality and take it up a notch.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle studio was also an interesting one as it showed how sharp and crisp the details are for subjects.

Canon had two dancers light up the floor with moves, and the EOS R50V excelled in staying focused on them. This was in spite of quick-flashing party lights throughout the demo.

Travel

Meanwhile, Karl Patacsil had the EOS R50V with a handheld gimbal for his quick demo at the travel studio.

He basically briefed participants about using manual settings for filming, and let us know about how to set the frame rate, focal length, and ISO.

Personally moving the camera with the gimbal for quick pans, tilts, rolls, and combinations also made me realize how lightweight the device still is.

The pre-built ND filters also assure users of great quality in challenging scenarios and will help them avoid overexposure.

Food and Beverage

Furthermore, Johanna Escultura also utilized the EOS R50V for a quick demo at the food and beverages booth.

She only had backlight to highlight some mockup cocktail drinks, which appeared vibrant and properly-exposed on the monitor.

This again highlighted the motion tracking, autofocus, and focus lock features on the camera.

During her talk, Escultura also mentioned how the EOS R50V allows her to shoot high-quality videos at up to 100fps or 120fps so she can emphasize certain subjects or close-ups even more.

Livestreaming, Podcasting

Lastly, the livestreaming and podcasting booths previewed the versatility of both devices. Users can leverage both the EOS R50V and PowerShot V1 as tools for even such scenarios.

With the proper equipment, streamers can get even better picture quality by just connecting either camera to a computer or laptop and then setting it up with an OBS.

For those into podcasts, a multi-cam setup using the PowerShot V1 is possible with the right tools. With built-in cooling, the camera can also last up to six hours for recording and streaming.

Wherever it may be applied, the EOS R50V can also oversample 6K videos so quality wouldn’t be compromised it it’s cropped.

Overall, the event showcased how these new products are crafted for a specific market, and how they can improve one’s content creator game.