Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a mid-range, full-frame mirrorless camera succeeding the EOS R6 Mark II released in 2023. It features a new 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor, delivering 25% higher resolution than its 24.2-megapixel predecessor.
Performance and Features
- Burst shooting rate of 40fps with the electronic shutter using continuous autofocus and auto exposure.
- 12fps shooting with the mechanical shutter, comparable to the professional-grade EOS R3.
- Pre-continuous shooting up to 20 frames (Raw or JPEG/HEIF) before fully pressing the shutter button.
- Buffer capacity of 150 uncompressed RAW shots (with CFexpress cards), twice that of the R6 Mark II.
- Up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization combining in-body and lens-based systems.
- Native ISO range of 100-51200, expandable to ISO 50-102400 for greater flexibility in various lighting conditions.
Video Capabilities
- Internal RAW video recording up to 7K 60p, with an option for 7K/30p Open Gate mode.
- High frame rate recording at 4K 120p and 2K 180p for smooth slow-motion footage.
- Oversampled 4K/60p video for enhanced detail and clarity.
- Introduces 4K/60p UVC live streaming, a first for full-frame EOS cameras.
"The R6 III utilises a new 32.5 megapixel CMOS sensor which provides a 25% increase in resolution compared to its 24.2 megapixel predecessor as well as offering 7K 60p internal RAW video recording."
"It offers a class-leading burst shooting rate of 40fps using the electronic shutter with continuous auto-focus and auto-exposure or 12fps with the mechanical shutter, matching the range-topping EOS R3."
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III balances high resolution, impressive speed, and advanced video functions in one versatile mirrorless camera.