Canon Introduces EOS R6 Mark III and RF 45mm F1.2 STM Lens
Canon has launched the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a 33-megapixel sensor and advanced video capabilities, alongside the compact RF 45mm F1.2 STM prime lens, broadening its mirrorless lineup.
Key Features of the EOS R6 Mark III
- Newly developed 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, first seen in the EOS C50 cinema camera
- Powered by the latest DIGIC X processor
- Still shooting at up to 40 frames per second with an electronic shutter (manual shutter maxes at 12 fps)
- Expanded buffer of 150 RAW frames using CFexpress cards
- Up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization combining in-body and lens stabilization
- Dual card slots: CFexpress and UHS-II SD
Advanced Video Capabilities
The EOS R6 Mark III offers significant filmmaking features inspired by the EOS C50:
- 7K RAW Light video recording up to 60 fps
- Oversampled 4K at 60 fps and 4K at 120 fps for slow-motion capture
- Open Gate 7K recording
- Full HD video at 180 fps for creative slow motion
- Canon Log 2 for up to 15+ stops of exposure latitude
- Waveform monitoring, proxy recording, metadata tagging, and 4-channel audio support
- In-camera application of LUTs during recording
- New Custom Picture menu including access to Canon 709 and BT standards
"The EOS R6 Mark III is a powerful stills camera with advanced filmmaking features, positioned between the EOS R5 and EOS R6 Mark II in Canon’s ecosystem."
The complementary RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens offers a fast aperture in a compact form, enhancing Canon’s mirrorless lineup for both photography and videography.
Author's Summary
Canon’s EOS R6 Mark III delivers an impressive blend of high-resolution stills and professional-grade video features, reinforcing its role as a versatile hybrid camera.