Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 is STM PZ Lens, APS-C Sensor, 24.2 Megapixels, Ultra-Wide Zoom, Fast Autofocus, Vlogging and Live Streaming Kit for Content Creators, Black

Need a budget camera? THIS IS IT
Honestly, for the price, this camera can’t be beat… Combine this with the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 RF mount lens and it’s a great combo for vlogging, recording, and even filming cinematic shots. The CLOG/CGamut color profiles do great in edit to save highlights when filming, and the auto-focus eye/face tracking hasn’t lost tracking yet. I wasn’t sure if this camera or another one for our purposes (like a Panasonic Lumix, or Sony)… but this has been GREAT. If you’re saying to yourself “I need the best budget camera and lens combo that will level up my quality” then this is the camera you need. I only say that with the pairing of the specific lens I use. I also have an ND Filter for it, and a super fast SD Card… While the stabilization isn’t great, that’s really a minute point and shouldn’t deter you from getting this.. find a way to keep it steady HA! It also takes great photos… I added those to the review. Fairly easy to use if you take the time to learn the menu. And the size for vlogging with the vertical mount option is great. Unless your wanting to spend over $1000 just for a camera body, get this camera/lens combo.

Great size, great quality. No IBIS
Best little compact camera for video. It’s so comfortable to hold and work with and the video quality is great, specially for its price.Only downside is the lack of IBIS.

The cheapest body with the most features
First things first, this is a less than $700 camera body. Let’s talk about the features we are getting that you normally only see at double the price when buying new. First, video centric features such as 10bit 4:2:2 clog3 recording that can record up to 2 hrs continuously. What about overheating? The Canon R50V has that covered too with an internal fan that can be set in the menu to a high temp limit. My first long form shoot with this was a concert on a tripod that was 1hr 45min straight in 90 degree heat in direct sunlight, and the R50V didn’t flintch even at 4k 23.98fps 10bit 422 clog3 and left me with a 95gb file. This concert started in bright light but the sun went down and one of the biggest concerns I had with this camera was no dual native iso, but it’s APS-C sensor still was able to have detail even in a dimmer setting, mind you not extremely low light conditions which the camera cannot handle but I wouldn’t expect a $700 to perform like a full frame in that regard. The form factor is very small and the body feels light in your hands. The body is plastic but still feels durable and I am confident to bring it with me on various gigs. Now the biggest drawback to this is the digital stabilization which is my opinion sacrifices some of the sharpness this sensor is capable of, but it’s not a deal breaker. This camera being light allowed me to put my extra bulky Sigma 18-55mm f1.8 EF on it with and EF-RF adapter and still use it on a gimbal with a rated weight capacity of 4lbs, this not needing the digital stabilization and getting the most out of the sensor. Finally, while this is video centric, I could see canon release a USC C EVF for those who want to occasionally use it for photos but as an option, this would make this camera a hybrid killer in a video centric world.

Amazing value for the money
This is a video beast for the money. In right hands with correct video post processing software, it’s unbelievable. Definitely get a gimbal and learn the basics on video to record smooth and correctly exposed videos, rest is all post production.

Sold a new but was clearly a return as the box was open and mildly damaged. Instructions inside were folded and corners bent. Be careful!