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One camera, many stories. That's the idea behind Canon's new EOS R6 V, a creator-focused hybrid that packs professional-grade video tools into a body that doesn't demand a film school education. Built for travel vlogs, documentaries, short films and social content, it's the camera that keeps pace with however many ideas you've got on the go.
Canon has spent the past few years sharpening its focus on creators, and the EOS R6 V is perhaps the clearest sign yet of who it has in mind. The fourth model in the R6 line-up and the latest in the brand's video-centric V Series, this is a camera designed for people who spend more time filming than peering through a viewfinder.
So Canon removes the electronic viewfinder altogether. Before photographers start clutching their lens caps – the move makes sense. The EOS R6 V is built around how creators actually work. A large vari-angle touchscreen takes centre stage, and a built-in cooling fan keeps things running during lengthy recording sessions.
At its core sits a 32.5-megapixel sensor capable of capturing 7K RAW Open Gate footage, alongside 4K recording at up to 120fps for slow-motion sequences. Canon's autofocus system remains one of its strongest suits, tracking subjects quickly and accurately whether you're filming yourself, covering an event or following action on the move.
A handful of practical tools help streamline production. Simultaneous Record lets creators save a full-resolution master file to one memory card while automatically generating cropped versions in different aspect ratios on a second – handy for anyone producing content across multiple platforms. A front-facing tally lamp confirms recording status at a glance, and the new LP-E6P battery extends shooting time between charges. The whole thing weighs just 598g.
The launch also brings the RF20-50mm F/4L IS USM PZ, a new power zoom lens made with video production in mind. It covers a versatile focal range, suiting travel diaries, interviews, documentary work and run-and-gun filmmaking. Creators looking to expand their kit can pair it with the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM and RF28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lenses.
The EOS R6 V body retails for B74,990, while the kit bundled with the RF20-50mm F/4L IS USM PZ comes in at B115,990. The lens separately costs B52,590. Canon also offers creator-friendly accessories including the TRIPOD GRIP HG-200TBR (B5,350) and the Wireless Remote BR-E2 (B2,290).
Anyone purchasing an EOS R6 V kit by June 30 gets a complimentary camera bag worth B2,590 and an LP-E6P battery valued at B4,190, plus a 24-month warranty and a 0 percent instalment plan for up to 24 months through participating credit cards. The biggest incentive comes via Canon's lens promotion: buyers get up to B20,000 off when purchasing the EOS R6 V with both the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM and RF28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM, or B7,000 off when purchasing either lens on its own.
Available now through authorised Canon dealers nationwide.