Canon PowerShot V1 Now In Stock In The USA

[Canon Rumors]

The Canon PowerShot V1 has begun shipping, likely yesterday if you preordered one. Preorder numbers were pretty good for a PowerShot camera, but it looks like Canon in the USA brought in a good number of cameras.

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[neuroanatomist]

Mine is on a FedEx truck for delivery this afternoon. I would imagine Canon has been accumulating as much stock as they can in the US. Apple flew planeloads of iPhones in last week.

Different market scale, but Nintendo reportedly already has close to half a million Switch 2 units in the US and the launch is two months away (though they will not open preorders tomorrow as planned). Assuming the tariffs remain in effect and the price goes up accordingly, any units imported pre-tariff is significantly more profitable, and the same will be true for Canon.

 

[esspy2]

I preprdered mine from b&h but it still hasn’t shipped. Now I see they’re in stock, I hope it ships soon!

 

[neuroanatomist]

I preprdered mine from b&h but it still hasn’t shipped. Now I see they’re in stock, I hope it ships soon!

Typically they fill all the preorders before making stock available. Was you credit card charged? If your order still shows as 'processing' I'd give them a call.

 

[koenkooi]

I’m curious about the impressions from all of you, I’m still on the fence for needing a more compact body.

 

[jam05]

Mine is on the way, due to be delivered in 24 hours by Fedex.

 

[SHAMwow]

I’m curious about the impressions from all of you, I’m still on the fence for needing a more compact body.

Same, I'm very intrigued. I want to know where someone from this forum would want one. I'm imagining travel, but even then that's where I'd want my R5. And anything less I'd take my phone and by content with that. So I'm curious what niche this fills for the experienced photographer with loads of gear.

 

[PowerMike G5]

Same, I'm very intrigued. I want to know where someone from this forum would want one. I'm imagining travel, but even then that's where I'd want my R5. And anything less I'd take my phone and by content with that. So I'm curious what niche this fills for the experienced photographer with loads of gear.

I've always used Powershot G series cameras primarily for travel. The much smaller footprint of these cameras are just so well suited for this. They allow you to still enjoy photography and videography on a trip while their minimal presence allows you to be more present for your trips & vacations.

I remember bringing one of my R cameras on a trip and feeling like I was on one of my jobs using it lol. But everyone's mileage may vary.

 

[josephandrews222]

I've always used Powershot G series cameras primarily for travel. The much smaller footprint of these cameras are just so well suited for this. They allow you to still enjoy photography and videography on a trip while their minimal presence allows you to be more present for your trips & vacations.

I remember bringing one of my R cameras on a trip and feeling like I was on one of my jobs using it lol. But everyone's mileage may vary.

...nicely done.

All of which is why an M200-22mm combination is often my choice for on-the-move 'trip photography' (with an 11-22 in reserve).

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Same, I'm very intrigued. I want to know where someone from this forum would want one. I'm imagining travel, but even then that's where I'd want my R5. And anything less I'd take my phone and by content with that. So I'm curious what niche this fills for the experienced photographer with loads of gear.

...again here, well-stated. Of course there is a diversity in what those who post here look for in their gear, but I understand what you are saying because, well, of the nature of the internet forums and those who post on them.

Your views of when you use your phone-as-camera are also on point.

I remain amazed at the (software-enhanced) quality of images produced by a iphone 12 Pro Max (a four year old phone!)...and all of the conveniences that a phone offers.

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The PowerShot V1 is not for me. But I will read some (but not all) of the comments of those who post here and have purchased one.

 

[EOS 4 Life]

Same, I'm very intrigued. I want to know where someone from this forum would want one. I'm imagining travel, but even then that's where I'd want my R5. And anything less I'd take my phone and by content with that. So I'm curious what niche this fills for the experienced photographer with loads of gear.

It will be in my pocket.
I already have a V10 for that purpose, but that is a very limited use camera.
The fact that it has no EVF and the screen flips over completely covered along with the leaf shutter makes it feel safe in my pocket.

 

[PowerMike G5]

...nicely done.

All of which is why an M200-22mm combination is often my choice for on-the-move 'trip photography' (with an 11-22 in reserve).

Yeah I landed a while back on the M6 Mark II/22mm combo as my current travel camera along with the kit lens. Lovely combo to bring around travels in other countries.

I've been trying the Viltrox 23mm 1.4 on it and although its definitely a bigger combo, its still small enough and makes some unique images with its lens characteristics, especially at f/1.4.

 

[BostonPaul]

Same, I'm very intrigued. I want to know where someone from this forum would want one. I'm imagining travel, but even then that's where I'd want my R5. And anything less I'd take my phone and by content with that. So I'm curious what niche this fills for the experienced photographer with loads of gear.

Mine just arrived, and my first reaction is, wow, it's big. I was buying it to replace my old G7X, but it's so much bigger and weighs about 100g more. It's even bulkier, relative to the G7X, than the picture below shows. It seems easy enough to use and comfortable in the hand. Zoom range is nice. The first few images look good, but I haven't really tried it out. Might be a good work-trip camera, but not something that fits in a shirt pocket.

 

[neuroanatomist]

My first impressions and some sample images posted here:

PowerShot V1 first impressions and sample images

First impression when I took it out of the box, it's a chunky little thing but the size is manageable. Very solid feel. The grip is small but the textured surface is fairly 'sticky' so it doesn't feel like it will slip out of my hand. I wasn't surprised that the LC-E17 wall-wart charger was not...

www.canonrumors.com

 

[josephandrews222]

Yeah I landed a while back on the M6 Mark II/22mm combo as my current travel camera along with the kit lens. Lovely combo to bring around travels in other countries.

I've been trying the Viltrox 23mm 1.4 on it and although its definitely a bigger combo, its still small enough and makes some unique images with its lens characteristics, especially at f/1.4.

Oh don't get me wrong...my M6MkII is, frankly, used even more than the M200 is...and often-times that's because I pack the electronic viewfinder as well to use with (primarily) the EF-M 18-150.

But as small as the M6MkII is...the M200 is even smaller...in every way.

In my mind, the M200-22mm package has Canon's largest existing sensor size/body+camera ratio...but the M6MkII is a clearly superior camera.

 

[Dragon]

Looks like a nice little camera, but I see no reason to give up my m6 II for it. Essentially the same size (but thicker body) and the same pixel density, but only part of the sensor area, not to mention the advantage of interchangeable lenses. For portability, the V1 is not a replacement for a G7x . The G5X II was in the market for way too short a time.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Looks like a nice little camera, but I see no reason to give up my m6 II for it. Essentially the same size (but thicker body) and the same pixel density, but only part of the sensor area, not to mention the advantage of interchangeable lenses.

The V1 body itself is thicker, but that includes a lens. Once you add even the little M22/2 the M6II is thicker. My most-used M lens is the M11-22, followed by the M18-150 but many of my shots with that lens are in the shorter part of the focal range.

So for me, the V1 can replace the M6II body with a two lens kit, and overall that’s a much smaller package to carry around.

The V1 is not a replacement for any of my other cameras, but it is a very nice addition for certain use cases.

 

[Dragon]

The V1 body itself is thicker, but that includes a lens. Once you add even the little M22/2 the M6II is thicker. My most-used M lens is the M11-22, followed by the M18-150 but many of my shots with that lens are in the shorter part of the focal range.

So for me, the V1 can replace the M6II body with a two lens kit, and overall that’s a much smaller package to carry around.

The V1 is not a replacement for any of my other cameras, but it is a very nice addition for certain use cases.

The collapsible lenses on P&S cameras are nicely compact when stored. I am looking forward to some actual g series replacements with that new sensor. they will inevitably be heavier than the G's were, but without the emphasis on video record time, they could be similar in thickness and maybe not that much larger. Time will tell.

 

[neuroanatomist]

The collapsible lenses on P&S cameras are nicely compact when stored. I am looking forward to some actual g series replacements with that new sensor. they will inevitably be heavier than the G's were, but without the emphasis on video record time, they could be similar in thickness and maybe not that much larger. Time will tell.

Indeed. This evening, I will be shooting a 4K30 video lasting ~45 min. The emphasis on video record time may come in handy, I wonder if the fan will come on...