Canon Launches EOS R6 Mark III With 33MP Sensor and 7K Open Gate
Canon has introduced the EOS R6 Mark III, a full-frame mirrorless camera designed as a versatile hybrid for both stills and filmmaking. Alongside it, Canon released the compact RF 45mm F1.2 STM prime lens, broadening its mirrorless lineup.
Camera Features and Performance
The EOS R6 Mark III is equipped with a newly developed 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, first seen in the Canon EOS C50 cinema camera. Powered by the latest DIGIC X processor, the camera offers impressive shooting capabilities, including:
- Up to 40 frames per second burst with the electronic shutter (manual shutter maxes at 12 fps)
- Expanded buffer allowing 150 RAW frames using CFexpress cards
- Up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization (in-body plus lens)
- Dual card slots supporting CFexpress and UHS-II SD cards
Advanced Video Capabilities
For filmmakers, the R6 Mark III incorporates features from the C50 that make it highly capable:
- 7K RAW Light video recording up to 60 fps
- Oversampled 4K at 60 fps
- 4K at 120 fps for slow-motion capture
- Open Gate 7K recording mode
- Full HD at 180 fps for creative slow motion
- Canon Log 2, offering over 15 stops of exposure latitude
- Waveform monitoring and proxy recording
- Metadata tagging and 4-channel audio support
Canon states the EOS R6 Mark III is a "powerful stills camera with advanced filmmaking features," positioning it between the EOS R5 and EOS R6 Mark II in their lineup.
In addition, users can apply a LUT directly in-camera during recording. A new Custom Picture menu offers access to Canon 709 and BT profiles.
Complementary Lens
The RF 45mm F1.2 STM prime lens joins the camera to complement its capabilities with a compact design and fast aperture, enhancing the mirrorless ecosystem.
Canon describes the combined release as expanding its mirrorless range with "a hybrid workhorse" camera and a lens suited for various photographic styles.
Author’s summary: The Canon EOS R6 Mark III blends high-resolution stills with advanced 7K video features, offering versatile performance for photographers and filmmakers alike.