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A compact and lightweight camera, the black Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with Cropping Guide Firmware pairs the highly versatile mirrorless camera with Canon's latest firmware upgrade designed to streamline workflows for high-volume portrait photographers. The camera's sophisticated photo and video feature set is geared towards content creators and vloggers with its reduced size and weight, upgraded 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, and DIGIC X image processor to deliver high-resolution stills and UHD 4K videos.
A compact and lightweight camera, the black Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with Cropping Guide Firmware pairs the highly versatile mirrorless camera with Canon's latest firmware upgrade designed to streamline workflows for high-volume portrait photographers. The camera's sophisticated photo and video feature set is geared towards content creators and vloggers with its reduced size and weight, upgraded 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, and DIGIC X image processor to deliver high-resolution stills and UHD 4K videos.
24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and DIGIC X Processing
Pairing a powerful 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC X image processor, the R50 delivers high resolution imagery with striking and accurate colors. Designed to work in a variety of lighting condition, this camera offers a flexible ISO 100-32000 range that is expandable to ISO 51200 for working in difficult lighting conditions. Using the full width of the sensor, 6K oversampled UHD 4K 30p video recording is supported as is Full HD 1080 120p for slow motion playback. Additionally, 1-hour of video recording is now available. Capable of processing high speed bursts and high-resolution 4K video, the DIGIC X image processor also supports up to 15 fps continuous shooting via its silent electronic shutter.
Enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Featuring 651 high precision autofocus zones, the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides fast and accurate focusing performance. This phase-detection focusing system offers enhanced subject detection and tracking, with the ability to intelligently recognize people, animals, and vehicles while automatically locking onto these subjects and maintaining sharp focus throughout bursts and video captures.
Cropping Guide Firmware
This R50 mirrorless camera comes pre-installed with Canon's latest firmware upgrade, which was designed to improve workflows for high-volume portrait photographers. The upgrade overlays one of four cropping guides on both the camera's EVF and rear LCD screen, allowing for consistent posing during capture and efficient post-processing. The cropping guides are suitable for use in both vertical and horizontal orientations, and the outer frame of each guide corresponds to the standard picture frame sizes of 5 x 7" and 8 x 10", making it easier to prepare your images for print.
Guide 1: Top and bottom guidelines to fit large or adult head sizes.
Guide 2: Top and bottom guidelines for small or child head sizes.
Guide 3: Guidelines for three different head sizes.
Left and right guidelines for positioning limbs, props, and other objects.
2.36m-Dot EVF and Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
Providing high-resolution eye-level viewing, the R50 is designed with a bright and clear 2.36m-dot OLED EVF for a pleasing electronic viewfinder experience. Additionally, a large 3.0" 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen provides an intuitive interface for controlling focusing points, navigating menus, and reviewing imagery. This screen also features a vari-angle design for ease-of-use when working from high and low angles.
Advanced A+ Assist
Experience the joy of creative photography with an expanded array of auto-compatible scenes. Advanced A+ Assist enables great imagery even in difficult settings such as night views and backlit scenarios. Overexposure is automatically reduced so you can capture dynamic scenes or bright portraits, and multiple continuous shots are taken to create beautiful night images or macro photography with a deeper depth of field.
Simple and Convenient Vlogging
With video recording features such as uncropped UHD 4K movie recording at up to 30 fps, Full-HD High-frame rate movie recording at up to 120 fps, Dual Pixel CMOS AF tracking, and Movie for Close-up Demo Mode, the R50 camera makes vlogging and video content creation simple and convenient. The camera also lets you continuously record video for up to 1 hour, allowing you to set up your video and keep your vlog, podcast, or other video project rolling without worrying about it stopping.
Movie for Close-Up Demos Mode
Ensure the correct subject is in focus with Movie for Close-Up Demos Mode on the R50 mirrorless camera. This mode quickly switches focus from the on-camera subject to an object that is presented towards the camera's lens, ideal for movies where showing a product to the viewers is necessary such as in makeup demos or cooking videos.
Vertical Movie Mode and Aspect Markers
Movie rotation information can be set during or after movie recording, allowing videos to be played in vertical composition when viewing on a smartphone. The Aspect Markers function displays visual markers for different aspect ratios that may be desired for posting the same file to various social media sites. This display provides consideration for proper composition for the different deliverable files that can be created when editing.
Flexible Connectivity
Wired and wireless connectivity options allow for multiple methods of transferring photos and videos, livestreaming, as well as for remotely controlling the camera. Physically, the camera features a USB-C port, a micro-HDMI port, and a microphone port for video recording.
UVC/UAC compatibility allows the R50 camera to be used as a web camera to stream live video in Full HD without additional computer software. Compatible applications include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and similar on-line web conferencing software.
Built-in Bluetooth pairing lets you easily connect the camera to compatible smart devices using the free Canon Camera Connect app. This low-energy wireless connection helps preserve battery life, while providing remote control of the camera. It also sends continuously updated GPS location data from your phone, letting you geotag what you've captured so you know precisely where you captured the photo.
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables quick and seamless wireless functions, such as remote live view, file viewing, and transfer. Using the Canon Camera Connect app, you can also transfer files to your mobile device to browse and share on social media.
Built-in USB-C allows you to connect the camera to a smartphone or computer. All Canon Camera Connect app features that can be used with Wi-Fi are now available when the camera and smartphone are connected via USB, using a compatible cable for your device.
Pop-Up Flash and Next-Generation Multi-Function Shoe
A built-in pop-up flash provides additional illumination for working in low-light conditions, and the camera's Multi-Function Shoe adds a row of pins at the front of the design to permit greater accessory functionality. This next-generation shoe also provides power to select accessory types that traditionally rely on separate batteries.
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Photo Phase Detection: 4503 Video Phase Detection: 3713
Autofocus Sensitivity
-4 to +20 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
Flash Modes
Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Guide Number
19.7' / 6 m at ISO 100
Maximum Sync Speed
1/250 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
eTTL
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Non-Shoe Flash Connection
No
General
Battery
1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Included)
Tripod Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Tripod Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7" / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm
Weight
12 oz / 328 g (Body Only) 13 oz / 375 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.645 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 6.7 x 5.6"
Canon R50 Reviews
Great camera
By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-09
I have wanted to get into macro photography and this has given me the opportunity. I am now obsessed with the 'focus stacking' for the close ups of carnivorous plants. Much broader focal plane and is a real treat to use. I am partial to the Canon menu system and there are so many great tutorial videos. I purchased based on a recommendation from B&H via the Web Meeting - live chat and Martin H was incredible. Took the time to understand what I was looking for and what budget I was looking to fit in and gave options and pros/cons.
WOW. What a camera...
By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-01
Beginner trying to figure things out on this camera. And between AI & how GOOD this camera is, I'm very pleased with my purchase. B&H is fantastic at getting the gear you buy to you quickly. I always check them when considering what I'm buying. Thanks B&H!
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Does it come with a manual of some kind so I can ...
Does it come with a manual of some kind so I can learn more about the settings?
Asked by: Shaina
The Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera does not come with a printed user manual. It is only available via download from Canon or from our website at this link: https://bhpho.to/42RMAvd. Also, we offer free help with your camera through our Tech Corner service: https://bhpho.to/3OVWZQx
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-03-28
The Canon AC-E6N AC Adapter is listed as an ...
The Canon AC-E6N AC Adapter is listed as an accessory. Where does this adapter plug into?
Asked by: Della
The Canon AC-E6N AC Adapter is compatible with the R50 when used with the Canon DC Coupler DR-E18: https://bhpho.to/48pbjIu
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-05-16
does the ef to rf adapter work with this camera?
does the ef to rf adapter work with this camera?
Asked by: Simon
Yes, the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R works with Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-10-17
R50 warranty
R50 warranty
Asked by: Ellen
The Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Cameras and kit lenses come with limited 1-Year warranty from Canon USA.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can you turn off autofocus and do the lenses have ...
Can you turn off autofocus and do the lenses have manual focus rings?
Asked by: Joseph
Yes, you can turn off autofocus on the Canon R50 mirrorless camera and both the lenses have manual focus rings.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-11-03
Can Canon R50 be triggered remotely? You offered ...
Can Canon R50 be triggered remotely?
You offered a link to "compatible remotes", but many of those remotes are in fact NOT
Asked by: Victor
The Canon R50 can be triggered remotely by either using the Canon Connect App or by purchasing the Canon BR-E1 Wireless Remote.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2024-01-30
I'm heavily invested in the Sony ecosystem and my
I'm heavily invested in the Sony ecosystem and my big thing is "in camera." I want to do double exposures in camera, not post, but Sony cameras do not have this capability. I have heard that some Canon cameras do. Can this Canon model do in-camera, double exposure? Thanks!
Asked by: Leslie
The Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera does not support multiple exposures but you could get the Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera, BH #CAER10 • MFR #5331C002. The Canon R10 does allow for multiple exposures but they can only be saved in jpeg format.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2026-06-23
Will the R50 fit the EOS lenses?
Will the R50 fit the EOS lenses?
Asked by: Charlene
do you have to keep this lens or can you buy another one