Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera that succeeds the EOS R6 Mark II released in 2023. This model features a new 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor, boosting resolution by 25% from the previous 24.2 megapixels.
Performance and Features
- Class-leading burst shooting speed of 40fps with the electronic shutter, maintaining continuous autofocus and auto-exposure.
- 12fps with the mechanical shutter, matching the top-tier EOS R3 model.
- Pre-continuous shooting of up to 20 frames (RAW or JPEG/HEIF) before the shutter button is fully pressed.
- Large 150 shot uncompressed RAW buffer when using CFexpress cards, doubling the capacity of the R6 Mark II.
- In-body image stabilization offers up to 8.5 stops of correction, working with the lens stabilization system.
- Native ISO range of 100-51200, expandable to ISO 50-102400.
Video Capabilities
- Internal RAW video recording up to 7K at 60p or 7K/30p with Open Gate mode enabled.
- High frame rate recording options include 4K at 120p and 2K at 180p.
- Oversampled 4K recording at 60p ensures high-quality footage.
- Supports 4K/60p UVC live streaming for the first time on a full-frame EOS camera.
"The EOS R6 Mark III introduces a new 32.5 megapixel CMOS sensor, increasing resolution and video recording capabilities significantly."
This camera sets a new standard in mid-range full-frame mirrorless by combining high resolution, rapid shooting performance, and expanded video features.
Author’s summary: The Canon EOS R6 Mark III improves on its predecessor with enhanced resolution, faster burst rates, advanced image stabilization, and groundbreaking 7K video recording and live streaming capabilities.