Canon Rolls Out EOS R6 V & RF20-50mm Power-Zoom Lens Aimed At Video Creators

Canon U.S.A. is expanding its EOS V-series with the EOS R6 V full-frame body and the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ, an RF-mount zoom with built-in power zoom, plus new accessories and creator kits targeting handheld and gimbal-based video production.

EOS R6 V Highlights

• 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 7K 60p RAW and 7K 30p Open Gate
• Oversampled 4K up to 60p and uncropped 4K 120p for slow motion
• In-body image stabilization, video-optimized AF tracking, internal cooling fan
• Compact, flat-body design, vertical shooting support with dedicated mount, integrated zoom lever and tally lamp

RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ

• Canon’s first L-series RF lens with built-in power zoom; manual/power zoom from a single ring
• 20-50mm focal range with constant f/4; internal optical zoom design for balanced gimbal use
• Remote power zoom via Canon Camera Connect app or Bluetooth remotes (BR-E2, BR-E1)
• Compact, lightweight build for extended handheld/gimbal shooting

Accessories

• BR-E2 Wireless Remote Control: Bluetooth Low Energy remote with lever-operated zoom and exposure compensation; supports EOS models (excluding EOS R100) and PowerShot cameras released since Aug. 2022
• HG-200TBR Multi-Function Tripod Grip: Tripod/hand grip for horizontal/vertical formats with movie record, zoom and exposure compensation levers; includes BR-E2
• AD-M1 Macro Lite Adapter Set: Mount ring, micro lite adapter and flash head mount for macro and close-up lighting control

Creator Kits

• Creator Accessory Kit II: DM-E100 stereo mic, HG-200TBR grip, BR-E2 remote
• PowerShot V1 Video Creator Kit: PowerShot V1, HG-200TBR grip, BR-E2 remote
• EOS R50 V Video Creator Kit: EOS R50 V with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, HG-200TBR grip, BR-E2 remote

Pricing And Availability

• EOS R6 V body: late June-July, $2,499
• EOS R6 V + RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ kit: late June-July, $3,699
• Stop Motion Animation Firmware: late June-July, $2,599
• RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ: late June, $1,399
• BR-E2 remote, HG-200TBR grip, AD-M1 Macro Lite Adapter Set: late June, $69.99, $159.99, $179.99
• Creator Accessory Kit II, PowerShot V1 Video Creator Kit, EOS R50 V Video Creator Kit: early July, $249.99, $1,279, $1,199

Canon did not specify exact ship dates beyond late June/July windows.

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