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The third iteration of this hybrid powerhouse packs a new sensor with upgraded AF and 7K Raw video H ot on the heels of the EOS C50 hybrid cinema camera comes Canon’s new EOS R6 Mark III mirrorless. This uses the same sensor and retains the majority of its video spec, but adds in-body image stabilisation at a cheaper price. The £2799/$2800 newbie packs the newly developed 32.5-megapixel full- frame sensor build and is more focused toward stills than the £3299/$3899 C50. The R6 III has an electronic-shutter burst rate of up to 40fps and a huge buffer up to 150 Raw frames thanks to a CFexpress Type B card alongside an SD slot. A clever pre-continuous shooting mode captures 20 frames in full Raw, JPEG and HEIF before the shutter is pressed and can be activated via a simple shortcut button. As a true high-end hybrid, the R6 III offers 7K Raw Light video at up to 60fps, in a full-sensor open gate format, giving Canon reloads the R6
Autofocus has also received major upgrades. Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF now brings in more refined subject recognition algorithms which track people, animals and vehicles, and supports pre-registrable faces for priority tracking. This a boon for wedding, sports and documentary shooters. More than that, the system is also designed to be just as effective in video as it is in stills.
more flexibility for cropping, stabilisation and output options for social media. Positioned between the older 24-megapixel EOS R6 Mark II and the high-end EOS R5 Mark II, this camera signals an intention from Canon to bridge the gap between photo and video in one body. The bump in resolution offers more cropping flexibility and image detail for stills and video, without sacrificing speed.
HOW THE R6 III OUTGUNS THE REST
pros – looking for versatility over ultra-high-end specs or cinema-only models, the R6 III may become a go-to recommendation. Of course, no camera is perfect. Some may question why the sensor isn’t stacked for pure speed or why it’s not dual base ISO, for example. But for what it offers – speed, reliability, hybrid workflow and a full feature set for stills and motion – the R6 III stands out as one of the most-rounded choices in the full-frame mirrorless field right now. If you’re a photographer who shoots video, or a filmmaker who still wants uncompromised stills capability, the R6 III deserves serious consideration. It balances the demands of both disciplines, delivers meaningful upgrades and positions itself as a future-proof hybrid tool for the creative. Canon is redefining what a mid- tier full-frame camera can do in the hybrid age.
The EOS R6 Mark III signals Canon’s acknowledgement that photography and videography are no longer separate silos and many creators expect a body that can do both. Well the new EOS delivers on this expectation with serious specs and functionality in just one package. Secondly, it offers massive upgrades in areas where its predecessor was already strong – resolution, autofocus and video – all wrapped up in a capable frame that doesn’t demand the flagship price tags of ultra-professional models. For many, it hits the sweet spot. It’s also a strategic move in Canon’s line-up. By upgrading the R6 series so aggressively, Canon ensures its mid-tier mirrorless block remains competitive against rivals such as the new Sony A7 V, Panasonic Lumix S1 II and Nikon’s Z series offerings. With many hybrid shooters – freelancers, content creators, wedding and event
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