We have the first leaked image of the Canon RV camera. The Canon RV camera is Canon’s dedicated camera made for content creators. Just like we have the Sony ZV series, similarly, in Canon, we have the V series. In the V series, we already have a few compacts, and recently, Canon announced the V1 compact camera.
Now it’s time for a mirrorless V series camera. These are going to compete directly against the Sony ZV10, ZV10 Mark II, or maybe the ZV E1—who knows soon?
Canon RV Mounting Options
From the leaked images, it is very clearly visible that the camera is mounted from the side of a grip. So we have two options to mount the camera: vertically and horizontally, depending on the type of content creation you require.
Top Features & Controls
On the top of the camera, we have a certain button that resembles the shutter button of the Sony ZV series camera. Along with that, we also have a power zoom lever. The lens attached to the Canon RV camera supports power zoom functionality, and we can see the designation of T and W, meaning it can be operated manually as well as via the lever. This allows for a very smooth cinematic zoom experience with the lens.
Control Dials for Customization
Just after the zoom lever and the video recording button, we have two Mode dials:
- One is dedicated to different modes.
- One is a custom dial that can be set to a preferred ISO, meaning it’s a custom zone for professional users.
Hot Shoe for Accessories
In the center of the Canon RV camera, at the very top, we have a multifunctional Canon hot shoe that can be used for Canon wireless microphones and other accessories made for the RV series camera.
Built-in Microphone & Audio Ports
On the extreme left side, we can see multiple vents for the microphone, which indicates a high-quality 3-capsule-style microphone setup inside the Canon RV body.
Connectivity & Ports
On the very extreme left side of the camera, we can clearly see multiple rubber compartments that Canon has sorted out beautifully. The ports include:
- Microphone and headphone port
- Micro HDMI port
- USB-C port (for data transfer and recharging the camera on the go)
Front Design & Branding
On the front of the camera, we can clearly see:
- A microphone button
- A lens release button
- Canon RV branding
- A tally lamp, just like in professional cinema cameras
Expected Sensor & Specifications
So that’s the analysis of the leaked image we have right now. Most probably, the camera will use the same 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that we have seen inside the Canon R50 and Canon R10 cameras.
Expected Announcement Date
Although we are waiting for the final specifications of the camera, since the image has been leaked, it is expected that the announcement of the camera is very near.
We will update you as soon as we get any details related to the Canon RV camera.
Canon RV Camera (Leaked Specifications)
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Camera Series | Canon V Series (Mirrorless) |
Target Audience | Content Creators |
Sensor | 24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor (Expected, similar to Canon R50 & R10) |
Mounting Options | Vertical & Horizontal Mounting |
Lens Compatibility | Supports Power Zoom Functionality |
Zoom Control | T & W Designation (Manual & Lever Operation) |
Control Dials | Two MODE Dials (One for Shooting style, one for custom settings like ISO) |
Hot Shoe | Multifunctional Canon Hot Shoe (Supports Canon wireless microphones & accessories) |
Microphone | High Quality / Similar to Sony 3 capsule design |
Ports | – Microphone & Headphone Port – Micro HDMI Port – USB-C Port (Data Transfer & Charging) |
Shutter Button | Similar to Sony ZV Series |
Tally Lamp | Yes (Similar to professional cinema cameras) |
Video Recording | Dedicated Video Recording Button |
Branding | Canon RV Branding on Front |
Expected Announcement | Soon (Based on leaked images) |
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Wow, this is fantastic news! Canon finally stepping into the RV lineup means we might see a true competitor to Sony’s ZV series. If they nail the autofocus, low-light performance, and price, it could be a game-changer for content creators and vloggers.
It’s definitely an interesting announcement, but I’m waiting to see the full specs. Canon has a habit of limiting features like 4K recording (sometimes with a crop) or not giving us the best autofocus performance in budget cameras. If they really want to challenge Sony, they need to go all-in.
I don’t get the hype. Sony has already nailed the vlogging segment with the ZV series. The ZV-E10 is best at its price and the ZV-E10 II just launched with AI-powered autofocus, great dynamic range, and a strong ecosystem of lenses. Canon is late to the party, and unless they offer something drastically better…
Shutterbug, I get your point, but Canon’s color science, superior lens ecosystem with now sigma PRIME lenses support (and more to come in near future), and better battery life could make this a solid alternative. Plus, if they manage to keep rolling shutter and overheating under control, it could be the best vlogging camera for those who prefer Canon ergonomics. Let’s wait and see the specs!
James exactly! Canon’s color science is unmatched. Skin tones straight out of the camera look way more natural compared to Sony’s slightly greenish or magenta shifts. Also, battery life on Canon cameras has always been better, while Sony’s smaller bodies tend to overheat faster. If the Canon RV fixes rolling shutter and offers 10-bit video, it could seriously challenge the ZV-E10 II.
James u should Canon suprior Lens ECO system.. are you canfanboy ? how you can say that canon has the most limited lens eco system in entire camera industry .. RF series is super costly and limited and Sigma and Tamron moving very slow due to Canon focal length limitations to third party lena makers
Canon pls gift me this camera
Do you guys think it’ll still take photos? Ik it’s mostly for vlogging but i love the compactness of this and feel like it would be a nice b-cam to my R8
@vinod No don’t ask for free.. they will give u free then u have to spend zillions on RF lenses