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POWER TO THE PEOPLE The 20-50mm is the first Canon RF optic with an internal power zoom
FAN-TASTIC Cooling vents and a built-in fan stop overheating
The power zoom era begins
Designed as the perfect partner for the EOS R6 V, the companion RF 20- 50mm f/4L IS USM PZ full-frame lens combines premium L-series optics with something Canon has never offered before on an RF lens – an integrated internal power zoom. Unlike traditional zoom lenses that rely on manual movement, the RF 20-50mm features a built-in servo system for smooth, controlled focal length changes. The zoom ring doubles as a manual zoom-by-wire control, giving the best of both worlds. The focal range itself is highly practical. Starting at a wide 20mm
makes it ideal for handheld vlogging, interiors and establishing shots, while the 50mm long end provides more natural framing for interviews, portraits and product work. Canon has clearly focused heavily on video usability. Focus breathing is optically suppressed to prevent distracting framing shifts during focus pulls, while the Nano USM autofocus motor delivers fast, silent and highly accurate tracking. Despite all this advanced tech, the lens remains impressively compact at just 420g. Not only that but the optical image stabilisation offers up to six
stops of correction, increasing to eight stops when paired with compatible in-body stabilised cameras such as the EOS R6 V. To go along with the new EOS R6 V, Canon has launched a range of accessories. The first is the £149 HG- 200TBR tripod grip that comes with a new remote control that can be used wirelessly and controls shutter, zoom, AF and recording. And finally, the £199 AD-M1 macro flash head adapter works with Canon’s own Macro Twin Lite, as well as various RF mount lenses, to light close-ups effectively.
DOUBLE ACT The top controls are a mix of stills and video
MERCH DROP There’s a new remote control (above left) and macro flash head adapter (above right) for close-up work
Free firmware tune-up for Canon range
Canon has released fresh firmware updates for its EOS R-series mirrorless and Powershot cameras, adding new features and workflow improvements.
Highlights include enhanced custom controls for the EOS R1 and the EOS R5 Mark II, with four more colour temperature memory settings.
There’s also improved wireless connectivity and new video grid display options, all available as free downloads.
DIFFERENT CLASS Twin card slots but only one is CFexpress
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