Canon has announced the PowerShot V1 large-sensor vlogging compact camera. It seems that for now, the information about the new release is available only in Japan (Canon USA is not updated yet).
The PowerShot V1 is a “video-first” compact camera with a 16-50mm equivalent, F2.8-4.5 zoom lens. It’s built around a 22-megapixel Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) sensor with Canon’s Dual Pixel AF II system. It features a fully articulating rear display and a windscreen for its top-mounted microphones, but no built-in flash or electronic viewfinder
This is the second compact digital camera in the PowerShot V series, which allows users to enjoy full-scale video shooting, following the Vlog camera PowerShot V10 (released in June 2023). Compared to the 1.0-type sensor installed in a normal compact digital camera, the 1.4-type CMOS sensor is about twice the area, achieving high image quality and high sensitivity. In 35mm equivalent, it covers a zoom range equivalent to a focal length of about 16mm to 50mm.
Canon PowerShot V1 Vlogging Compact Camera Specifications
- 22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
- 16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
- Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture
- 4K/60p from a 1.4x crop (1:1 pixel capture)
- Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
- Cooling fan for extended video recording
- Wired or wireless video streaming
- Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories
- Fully-articulated rear touchscreen
- Headphone and mic sockets
The camera is listed on Canon’s Japan site for 148,500 yen or around $988 in USD. It is also listed in China for 5999 Yuan (around $899 USD).
The V1 can capture 10-bit Log footage using the Canon Log3 response curve, giving the option to color grade after shooting. It can also tether to a smartphone over USB and Wi-Fi and, if connected to a computer, be used as a video camera for streaming. Though Canon’s specs show its USB-C port as only supporting USB 2.0 speeds (480Mb/s).
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