topic EOS R50 V on copy stand: how to force recording orientation? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R50 V on copy stand: how to force recording orientation?

plartist — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:18:08 GMT

Hi, just joined. Question about the Canon EOS R50V.

The camera sits flat on a copy stand with the lens pointing straight down. Recorded clips come out in random orientation, sometimes portrait, sometimes landscape. Rotating the ball head does nothing. The vertical shutter button only works when the camera is actually held vertically, which is irrelevant here.

I need to consciously choose the recording orientation, portrait or landscape, depending on what I need at the moment, regardless of how the camera is positioned physically.

Is there a menu setting for this, or any other solution?

Thanks

Re: Canon R50V on copy stand: how to force recording orientation?

Waddizzle — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:47:57 GMT

Try unfolding the flip out screen.

Re: Canon R50V on copy stand: how to force recording orientation?

kvbarkley — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:26:54 GMT

Turn Auto Rotate "Off"

Re: Canon R50V on copy stand: how to force recording orientation?

Waddizzle — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:24:17 GMT

Good idea. I had suspected that the camera didn’t know which direction it was pointing. I think the sensor is inside the rear flip out screen.