Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body Summary

Building on the huge success of the previous model, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body is the third generation of Canon’s full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera, which is ideal for all sorts of photo and video content creation.

As Canon’s all-rounder for hybrid creators, the R6 Mark III offers significant upgrades in resolution, tracking, and connectivity to help refine your craft, whether shooting for pleasure or for clients. Thanks to the new 32.5-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, the camera is capable of capturing beautifully detailed results with wide dynamic range and at blistering speeds of up to 40 frames per second in electronic shutter mode.

The autofocus system is inherited from the R5 Mark II, with advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning bringing improved subject recognition and tracking, even in extremely difficult situations. Canon has also added RAW Open Gate video internally, enabling multiple framing options from just one take. Additionally, the R6 Mark III records Open Gate, DCI 7K RAW up to 60p, 4K up to 120p, and oversampled 4K up to 60p, with both Clog2 and Clog3 available for effective colour grading.

In-body stabilisation is also extremely effective, with up to 8 stops of compensation against shake, and advanced features such as Register People Priority and Pre-continuous Shooting let you focus on the creative side, while the body handles subject acquisition and timing.

Whether you shoot portraits, wildlife, sports or landscapes, the EOS R6 Mark III is more than up to the task, combining leading imaging technology with improvements to power consumption, processing and much more.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Key Features

• Next-gen. hybrid mirrorless camera from Canon
• 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC X processor
• Max. 40fps in electronic mode with a larger buffer
• The latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning for intelligent subject tracking
• Up to 8.5 stops In-body Stabilisation
• 7K 30p RAW with Open Gate recording
• Oversampled 4K up to 60p, 4K up to 120p and FHD 2K up to 180p
• Clog2 and Clog3 profiles for grading
• Advanced features including Register People Priority and Pre-continuous Shooting
• Native max. ISO 64,000 which is extendable to 102,400
• Weighs just 609g and measures 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body in More Detail

32.5MP Full-Frame Sensor with DIGIC X Processor

A newly developed 32.5 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor works with Canon’s DIGIC X image processor for high resolution image quality with wide dynamic range, without the data demands of higher-resolution sensors like the 45MP R5 Mark II.

The R6 Mark III sensor captures excellent levels of detail, while still enabling high-speed burst shooting at up to 12 frames per second with the mechanical shutter or 40fps using the electronic shutter. This provides fast performance with more resolution even when capturing demanding subjects such as wildlife, sports and action.

In-camera crop modes help to extend your reach for wildlife and sports, and it offers excellent low light performance with an ISO range up to 64,000.

The DIGIC X processor is Canon’s latest engine, which powers deep-learning algorithms that support Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning for improved subject recognition and tracking. The processor constantly analyses image data from the sensor, communicating with the lens to achieve sharp focus more quickly and accurately, which results in a more capable focusing system for end users.

Sample. With Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens. Camera settings: 1/100 sec. f/2.0. ISO 100

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III features the latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning, which is inherited from the R5 Mark II. Canon’s AI-driven autofocus technology recognises and more accurately tracks a broad range of subjects including people, animals, birds, vehicles, trains and aircraft, all with impressive precision, even when small in the frame.

Each sensor pixel is used for both imaging and phase detection, enabling quick and accurate autofocus across nearly the whole frame. The system is able to keep focus when subjects move quickly, or even momentarily pass behind an obstacle. This is ideal when tracking anything from wildlife and sports to events, or just your kids running around.

Tracking is equally tenacious in video mode, ensuring smooth transitions and precise focus when following moving subjects. Additionally, another feature inherited from the R5 Mark II is a new option to recall AF settings within the AF menu, which lets you customise buttons to quickly switch between different focus modes for different types of shooting.

When light levels drop a camera can struggle to autofocus, however the R6 III’s AF system works down to -6.5EV when paired with an f/1.2 lens, which enables focusing in almost total darkness.

In-Body Image Stabilisation

The EOS R6 Mark III includes an advanced in-body Image Stabiliser that provides up to 8.5 stops of compensation. It works in real time to counter small vibrations or larger camera movements when shooting handheld, enabling you to capture sharper photos and smoother video without the need for a gimbal stabiliser in many situations.

When combined with RF lenses that have optical stabilisation, the system becomes even more effective, producing incredibly smooth footage.

Enhanced Buffer and Shooting Features

Canon has increased the buffer in the R6 Mark III to around double that of the previous generation camera. Approximately 150 RAW images can be captured in a single burst, allowing you to keep shooting without needing to wait while the camera processes data. This is supported by a high-speed CFexpress Type B memory card slot, enabling faster cards to be used.

Dual card slots enable relay recording and proxy movie recording, or you can keep stills and videos on different cards for greater flexibility.

Pre-continuous Shooting (or Continuous Pre-capture) is also available, which captures images the moment you half-press the shutter. When you press all the way down, everything from just before that moment is saved to the card, which is ideal for wildlife or sports in particular, where you can capture the decisive moment more readily.

Register People Priority is a useful feature, which lets you store faces in the camera’s memory, so that the AF picks them out instantly. This is ideal for sports and events, where you want to focus on a particular subject such as the bride, a sports personality or band member. It can store and prioritise up to 10 registered faces, assigning individual priority levels from 1-10 for subject tracking.

Advanced Video Performance

As a true hybrid camera, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III offers professional-level tools for both photography and filmmaking. Following the recently released EOS C50 Cinema Camera, this is only the second Canon camera to feature Open Gate recording.

Open Gate captures the entire sensor area, providing greater efficiency to crop or re-frame footage in post for multiple aspect ratios. That ability is particularly useful for social media channels, which can require square, vertical and widescreen formats for example.

Several high-quality internal recording formats are supported, including 7K RAW video at up to 30p  with Open Gate, and DCI 7K RAW up to 60fps, delivering outstanding detail with wide dynamic range for post processing.

Oversampled 4K up to 60p is also supported, along with 4K UHD up to 120p and Full HD or 2K up to 180p for smooth slow-motion playback. Footage is recorded internally in 10-bit 4:2:2, with support for Canon Log 2 and Log 3, HDR PQ & Canon 709 for advanced colour grading.

Sample With Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens. Camera settings: 1/100 sec. f/8.0. ISO 100

Video Tools and Monitoring Aids

Several professional-level monitoring tools are available, which include a waveform monitor, false colour display and zebra patterns, all of which help to judge exposure accurately during recording. 

Focus breathing correction is also available, which maintains consistent framing when adjusting focus from near to far. Aspect ratio markers can be applied, letting you compose for different platforms or delivery formats, such as widescreen or vertical social media posts.

Connectivity

The EOS R6 Mark III includes upgraded connectivity for faster transfer, tethering and streaming. It features a SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, with support for both high-speed data transfer and UVC/UAC streaming for 4K output to a computer without capture cards.

Wireless options now include dual-band Wi-Fi (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.1, enabling pairing with the Canon Camera Connect app for image transfer, remote control and cloud backup via image.canon.

A full-size HDMI (Type-A) output, 3.5 mm mic and headphone ports, E3-type remote terminal, and Multi-Function Shoe enable flexible use with digital audio accessories and an external video recorder/monitor.

Power comes from the LP-E6P Li-ion battery pack, which delivers approximately 390 shots per charge when using the EVF, or up to 620 shots in power-saving mode.

Accessories

Up your photo and video production value with the best accessories for the R6 Mark III.

• Canon LP-E6P Battery Pack. A high-capacity battery for approx. 390 shots EVF.
• Canon LC-E6E Battery Charger. Matching charger, which is useful for keeping spares charged.
• Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip. Compatible grip that provides controls for portrait orientation and space for additional LP-E6P batteries.
• Lens Mount Adapters, such as the Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, when enables use of EF and EF-S lenses on the body.
• Canon Speedlite EL-5 Flash. A powerful flashgun compatible with the multi-function hot shoe for professional lighting.
• Canon DM-E1D Digital Stereo Microphone. Attaches to the multi-function shoe for high-quality audio during video recording.
• Lexar Professional 256GB CFexpress Type B Card Gold Series. If you’ve yet to experience the speed of CFexpress there are lots of cards to choose from.

RF Mount Lenses and Lens Kits

With the RF mount at its core, the R6 Mark III benefits from superior image quality and sharpness due to its shorter flange distance. Additionally, it delivers faster communication between the camera and lens, which improves autofocus and image stabilisation.

There are a growing number of mirrorless RF mount lenses to choose from, including the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens, which was released alongside the camera. This bright aperture compact prime is available as an EOS R6 Mark III with RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Kit, which is a great combo for this upgraded body.

Other lens kits at launch include the R6 Mark III with RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens and R6 Mark III with RF 24-105mm f/4 L Lens, providing users with two versatile zooms to choose between.

Sample With Canon RF 100-500mm F/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens @500mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/7.1. ISO 12800

What’s in the box

• Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body
• Camera Cover R-F-5
• Strap ER-EOS R6 Mark III
• Battery Charger LC-E6E
• Battery Pack LP-E6P (with cover)
• AC Cable (EU)

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Specifications