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, offering a 25% resolution boost over its 24.2-megapixel predecessor.
Performance and Shooting Capabilities
- Class-leading burst rate of 40fps with electronic shutter, maintaining continuous autofocus and auto-exposure.
- Mechanical shutter offers 12fps, matching the performance of Canon's flagship EOS R3.
- Supports pre-continuous shooting of up to 20 frames (Raw or JPEG/HEIF) before the shutter is fully pressed.
- Buffer capacity doubles to 150 uncompressed Raw shots with CFexpress cards compared to the R6 Mark II.
Image Stabilization and ISO Range
The camera features up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization through a combination of in-body Image Stabilizer and the lens's optical stabilization system.
Its native ISO range spans from 100 to 51200, expandable from ISO 50 up to ISO 102400.
Advanced Video Recording Features
- Internal RAW video recording at 7K 60p and 7K/30p with Open Gate mode.
- High frame rate options include 4K 120p and 2K 180p recording.
- Offers oversampled 4K at 60p and 4K/60p UVC live streaming capability—first-ever in a full-frame EOS camera.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark 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."
Author's Summary: The Canon EOS R6 Mark III elevates mid-range full-frame mirrorless cameras with enhanced resolution, rapid burst shooting, extensive stabilization, and groundbreaking 7K RAW video capabilities.