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MADE FOR MOTION The EOS R6 V is designed to be video-first, but still packs in great spec
READY TO ROLL Canon takes aim at creators The newest EOS may be aimed squarely at video creators but it still offers plenty for still photography
Canon’s new EOS R6 V isn’t aimed at traditional
for a better view. And it also makes the camera more compact. Under the hood sits the same 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor that is found in the EOS R6 Mark III and Cinema EOS C50, paired with Canon’s Digic X processor. That means plenty of resolution for everyday shooting, travel, portraits and commercial stills work, while still maintaining manageable file sizes and strong low-light performance. Where the EOS R6 V distinguishes itself is its movie capability. Removing the viewfinder has allowed Canon to incorporate an active cooling system, complete with internal fan. That means much longer recording times than most mirrorless cameras, particularly when shooting demanding formats. The camera records 7K Raw video up to 60fps, as well as open gate 7K using the full sensor area. For photographers asked to deliver both stills and video content, this flexibility is particularly useful, allowing footage to be reframed for horizontal, vertical or social media formats. There is also oversampled 4K up to 60p, uncropped 4K/120p slow motion and Full HD recording at up to 180fps. Both Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 3 are also included for advanced
colour grading, while HDMI Raw output provides further options for professional workflows. Autofocus remains one of Canon’s biggest strengths. Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with intelligent subject recognition tracks people, animals and vehicles with impressive accuracy. The camera offers a claimed 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation, helping produce sharper handheld images while smoothing video footage. Paired with Canon’s latest RF lenses, it makes the EOS R6 V a highly capable run-and-gun camera. However, there are compromises. The lack of an EVF means that it’s less suited to photographers who spend long days shooting stills, particularly in bright sunlight. The absence of a mechanical shutter and flash support also limits its appeal for some photographic applications. But Canon isn’t trying to replace the EOS R6 Mark III. Instead, the EOS R6 V fills a different role. It’s a camera for photographers who increasingly find themselves producing video content, live streams, social media clips and client films alongside more traditional still images. canon.co.uk
photographers but is designed for a growing audience of hybrid shooters who spend as much time filming as they do taking pictures. At first glance, the most obvious change is the missing electronic viewfinder. Canon has removed it, making the £2400 EOS R6 V a screen-based camera much like Sony’s creator-focused ZV range. While that may immediately deter some photographers, many content creators, vloggers and social media shooters rarely use an EVF, preferring the rear screen or an external monitor
SOUND SYSTEM The audio features are a benefit for creators
Specs that stand out
What it is Full-frame hybrid mirrorless with a 32.5-megapixel sensor shooting up to 7K Raw, 4K/120p and open gate Body No EVF but has zoom lever, vertical tripod socket as well as a cooling fan Webcam use Plug and play Memory 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD
VIEW TO A SKILL Fancy trying video? This is an ideal way in
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