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On the fence about their V1: it does its job, but they dislike the 16-50mm range and needing an adapter for a small flash.
“I'm on the fence about my opinion on my V1. It definitely does its job but I'm not so in love with the 16-50mm equivalent focal length.”
Used the V1 on a cabin trip; photos are a bit nicer than an iPhone and the video is beautiful.
“The photos are just nicer than an iPhone but not spectacular, but that video is beautiful and I couldn’t be happier”
Owns seven bodies including an R6 II and calls the V1 amazing; indoor party stills and video were fantastic, weaker at ISO 6400.
“I have used my V1 to shoot my sons birthday party which was indoors and low/poor light. Both the stils and video quality was fantastic.”
Stopped using their DSLR and is super happy with the V1's photo and video quality.
“I now have V1 and I am super happy with the quality of photos as well as videos.”
Finds V1 photos soft even at low ISO but video really good.
“My photos are soft with the V1 even at low iso. Video is really good tho.”
A7 IV owner bought a refurbished V1 as a pocketable large-sensor travel camera and shares positive first impressions.
“decided to get it before a trip through Canon refurbished for $649.”
Has been super impressed with the V1: crazy reliable fast AF, excellent lens and a surprisingly good internal mic.
“Autofocus is crazy reliable and fast and the lens is excellent”
Compared the V1 directly with the Osmo Pocket 3 and found slower auto exposure, worse stabilisation, a bigger body, poor battery life and awkward battery access.
“Compared directly with the pocket 3 far too slow auto exposure adjustment, worse stabilisation and far bigger.”
After a G7X II, RX100V and X100VI, finds the V1 the pocket camera that finally hits the sweet spot for stills.
“none of them hit that perfect sweet spot for me — until I picked up the Canon PowerShot V1.”
Sold a Fuji X-S20 kit to buy the V1 and finds it a blast for video and fun for photos.
“took some photos today and it’s a ton of fun.”
Sold their GR III and already uses the V1 more; it's lighter than expected and feels right in hand.
“The V1 is lighter than I expected, and even thought “chunky,” just feels right in the hand.”
Filmed a school musical in low light on the V1 and was blown away by video quality, stabilisation and audio; stills are great too.
“Video quality on my Canon V1 is remarkable.”
Long-time G series user says the V1's buttons are all in the right place, and it's beating their X100VI in a side-by-side.
“it seems Canon got about everything right with the V1.”
Took the V1 through three European countries for photos and video day and night and found it incredible with great battery life.
“Late to the discussion, but I agree that this is an incredible camera!”
Hobbyist video shooter is having a blast with the pocketable V1 for vacation video they colour grade later, despite some quirks.
“I've been having an absolute blast with the Powershot V1.”
Shoots vertical V1 videos and is annoyed the UI can't rotate and the lens ring can't zoom.
“I'm quite annoyed by the fact that the UI can't rotate, unlike on the R50V.”
Bought the V1 a week ago as a dad cam, volleyball and talking-head camera and finds it the best video camera for them.
“It's definitely the best video camera right now for me.”
Bought the V1 and calls it an awesome camera with its internal ND filter.
“I just bought this for 100 . awesome”
Finds the V1's RAW image quality close to their 5D Mark III and its lens sharp.
“Shoots RAW and the image quality is great, pretty close to my 5D Mark III, the lens is pretty damn sharp as well”
Loves recording video of their child at theme parks on the V1.
“I really do love the recording on the V1.”
Concert photographer bought the V1 for off-duty shows and is fairly happy with the results despite limitations.
“Shot my first show just last weekend and overall I’m fairly happy with the results.”
Likes the V1 more over time and doesn't miss their G7X III, but wishes for more than 50mm reach.
“I am starting to like my v1 more and more but wish I could get more than 50mm reach out of this.”
Loves their V1 but hates that its multi-function shoe needs an adapter for small flashes.
“Love my V1 but I hate that the hotshoe is only multi function”
Their refurbished V1 freezes when using touch shutter in low light and makes a clicking noise, needing a battery pull.
“when using the touchscreen to take a picture in low light, the screen will freeze”
Bought the V1 hoping a third-party flash would match the G7X look but finds small flashes far too bright.
“it's very difficult to achieve since a lot of the third party flashes are SUPER bright.”
V1 owner lists stills limits: weak close focus, slightly soft at the long end, no built-in flash and no centre-pin hotshoe.
“Some stills limitations I've run into with the V1:”
Recently bought the V1 for vlogging and everyday photos and loves it, finding Canon's interface familiar.
“I recently picked up a v1 for vlogging and an edc photo camera. I really love it!”
Owns the V1 and Pocket 3; calls the V1 outstanding in C-Log3 but its 4K60 crop is a letdown.
“The V1 is a really outstanding camera”
Is loving the PowerShot V1, with better zoom and AF than a Ricoh.
“Got a Powershot V1 and loving it.”
Loves the PowerShot V1 as a light travel companion on a cruise and in Hawaii.
“I got a power shot V1 to by my R6s companion and I love it.”
Uses the PowerShot V1 as a compact street and documentary camera matching their Canon colour; some UX compromises but it does the job.
“There are definitely some compromises in UX, but it does the job for me”
Always carries their PowerShot V1 in their backpack.
“Either that or the V1 is in my backpack always.”
Their PowerShot V1 has worked very well as a daily-carry camera.
“my Canon Powershot V1 has served this 1.4 in sensor daily carry purpose very well.”
Their first real camera, the PowerShot V1, is very capable for photos and video, great for selfies and vlogging with its 16mm wide end and lens stabilisation, and beginner friendly.
“Speaking from personal experience, the Canon Powershot V1 is a very capable photo and video camera. It’s great for selfies + vlogging”