Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Kit

Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Kit Summary

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Kit combines Canon’s third-generation full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera with a fast new standard prime lens. This mirrorless lens kit provides outstanding image quality and creative versatility for hybrid photography and video workflows, and is ideal for portraits, lifestyle and content creators who want to explore subjects with a fast prime lens that renders shallow depth of field as well as low-light prowess.

The R6 Mark III features a new 32.5 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and Canon’s DIGIC X processor, which produce highly detailed results with wide dynamic range. It can shoot at up to 40 frames per second using the electronic shutter or 12 fps mechanically, giving creators the speed needed to capture action, events or fast subjects, especially thanks to features like Pre-continuous Shooting.

Autofocus is inherited from the R5 Mark II, with Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning delivering fast, accurate subject recognition and tracking, even in difficult settings. 

The camera supports internal recording in a variety of formats including 7K 30p RAW with Open Gate video, oversampled 4K up to 60p, and high-speed 4K up to 120p.

The new RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens renders superb sharpness and smooth background separation, thanks to a wide maximum f/1.2 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm. An aspherical element and Super Spectra Coating ensure clarity and contrast even in backlit scenes, while the STM motor provides quiet, accurate autofocus for both stills and video. Compact and lightweight at just 346g, this lens makes an ideal creative partner for the R6 Mark III.

This kit is a true hybrid kit, that is capable of producing professional-quality results for portraits, filmmaking, and any form of creative storytelling.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Key Features

• Next-gen. hybrid mirrorless camera from Canon
• 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC X processor
• Burst shooting at 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic mode with a larger buffer
• The latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Deep Learning for improved 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 RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Key Features

• Standard prime for portraits, lifestyle and video
• Wide f/1.2 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light
• 9 elements in 7 groups, including one aspherical element for great results
• Super Spectra Coating suppresses flare and ghosting
• Smooth and quiet STM autofocus motor for photo and video
• 9-blade diaphragm creates rounded bokeh
• Minimum focus distance of 45cm
• Compact and lightweight at 346g
• 67mm filter thread

Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens Kit in More Detail

Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens

The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens was released alongside the camera body and delivers a versatile fixed focal length, which is similar to human vision. The wide f/1.2 aperture is ideal for creating shallow depth of field with excellent subject separation, as well as rendering rounded bokeh thanks to a 9-blade aperture design, so this is a great option for everyday content creation, portraits, street photos and much more.

Canon’s optics include an aspherical element, which contributes to high image quality with well-controlled aberrations and the low distortion. The lens also includes an STM focus system, for fast and quiet AF when shooting both stills and video.

The lens design is compact, with a 67mm filter thread and low weight of just 346g for great portability. Canon also includes the Super Spectra coating to suppress flare and ghosting.

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

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. 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.

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

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.

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 this, 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.

What’s in the box

• EOS R6 Mark III 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 RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens
• Front and rear lens caps

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Specifications