Canon Launches R6 V Full-Frame Vlogging Camera with 7K RAW Video

At a glance:

• Canon's R6 V targets daily vloggers with a 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW video, open gate recording, and in-body stabilization.
• The camera lacks an electronic viewfinder but offers a vari-angle 3-inch display, active cooling, and full manual controls.
• The R6 V is on pre-order for $2,499 (body only) or $3,699 with the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ lens.

What is the Canon R6 V?

Canon has launched its first full-frame vlogging camera, the R6 V, targeting creators who capture video on a daily basis. Based on the Canon R6 III, the R6 V offers powerful features like a 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW video, open gate recording, and in-body stabilization. The camera is designed to be slightly lighter than the R6 III at 1.52 pounds compared to 1.54 pounds due to the added heft of the active cooling system. It also comes with a chunky grip, full manual controls, a zoom lever, dual card slots (SD UHS-II and CFexpress B), and a full-sized LP-E6P battery. The R6 V also offers a vari-angle (fully articulating) 3-inch, 1.62 million dot display, so it's good for solo vloggers who need to monitor themselves while shooting. However, the camera lacks an electronic viewfinder which may make shooting in bright sunlight a challenge.

What are the key features of the Canon R6 V?

The R6 V offers professional video formats on tap, including 7K 60 fps 12-bit RAW video with 2K proxies (30 fps RAW standard and 60 fps RAW light), along with 7K 30p open gate for creators who release on both vertical and horizontal platforms. For slow-mo, the camera offers 4K at up to 120 fps and 2K DCI at 180 fps. It also offers 10-bit Canon Log 2 and Log 3 capture, with up to 15+ stops of dynamic range promised in Log 2 mode, along with HLG and PQ (BT.2020) HDR support. The camera also has full in-body stabilization that's enhanced with supported lenses, along with digital IS for extra smoothing while walking. Canon says the system is "on par with the R6 III," which offers up to 8.5 stops of IS with supported lenses. The R6 V also supports VR capture via Sony's custom VR lenses and supports livestreaming via UVC/UAC or HDMI over live switching. Other key features include custom color settings, aspect ratio markers during recording, and power zoom with supported lenses.

How does the Canon R6 V address overheating issues?

The R6 V is designed to address overheating issues with an active cooling system enabled at room temperature. Canon promises "120 minutes or more" capture at 7K RAW 60 fps with 2K proxies. That's reduced to 52 minutes at 86F temperatures with the fan set to "high."

What is the price of the Canon R6 V?

The Canon R6 V full-frame vlogging camera is now on pre-order for $2,499 (body only) or $3,699 with the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ lens. Canon is also offering the Creator Accessory Kit II with a stereo microphone DM-E100, Tripod Grip, and Wireless Remote control for $250.

What are the supported lenses for the Canon R6 V?

One of the supported lenses is Canon's new $1,399 RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ zoom lens with built-in optical stabilization that weighs in at just 0.92 pounds. Canon is also offering a number of new accessories including the $70 BR2 Bluetooth remote, $160 TG2 tripod handgrip, $180 ring adapter for half-macro RF lenses, and yes, a new $9 rear lens cap that's easier to attach.