Canon Announces EOS R6 V Camera and RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ Lens – Sports Video Group

Canon U.S.A. has announced the EOS R6 V camera, the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ lens, and a range of accessories targeted at video content creators. The EOS R6 V is part of Canon’s EOS V-series lineup for video capture.

EOS R6 V Camera

The EOS R6 V features a 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 7K/60p RAW, 7K/30p Open Gate, and 4K up to 60p oversampled recording, along with uncropped 4K/120p slow motion. The camera includes in-body image stabilization, video-optimized autofocus tracking, an internal cooling fan for extended shooting, a vertical tripod mount, integrated zoom lever, and tally lamp. The body is expected to be available in late June and July at an estimated retail price of $2,499 (body only), $3,699 (with RF20-50mm lens kit), or $2,599 (with Stop Motion Animation Firmware).

RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ Lens

The RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ is Canon’s first L-series lens with built-in power zoom, covering a 20–50mm focal range at a constant f/4 aperture. The internal optical zoom design maintains a balanced center of gravity for gimbal use. Power zoom can be controlled via the zoom ring, the Canon Camera Connect app, or Canon Bluetooth remotes including the BR-E2 and BR-E1. The lens is expected to be available in late June at an estimated retail price of $1,399.

Accessories

BR-E2 Wireless Remote Control: Bluetooth Low Energy remote with zoom and exposure compensation controls, compatible with EOS cameras released from August 2022 onwards. Expected late June, $69.99.HG-200TBR Multi-Function Tripod Grip: Combination tripod and hand grip for horizontal and vertical shooting, with movie record button and zoom and exposure compensation levers. Includes BR-E2. Expected late June, $159.99.AD-M1 Macro Lite Adapter Set: Accessory set for macro and select standard lenses including mount ring, micro lite adapter, and flash head mount. Expected late June, $179.99.

Content Creator Kits

Creator Accessory Kit II (Stereo Microphone DM-E100, HG-200TBR, BR-E2): Expected early July, $249.99.PowerShot V1 Video Creator Kit (PowerShot V1, HG-200TBR, BR-E2): Expected early July, $1,279.EOS R50 V Video Creator Kit (EOS R50 V with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens kit, HG-200TBR, BR-E2): Expected early July, $1,199.