Canon’s EOS R6 Mark III is a video powerhouse with 7K/60p RAW and full-size HDMI

Canon’s R6 line is aimed at a wider set of users who may not need the higher 45 megapixels of the pricier EOS R5 Mark II or want to spend well over Rs 3.5 lakh for the body alone.

Mark III supports full corner-to-corner open-gate recording for additional cropping freedom and can record higher-quality footage up to 4K/120p and 7K/60p RAW. (Image: Canon)

The EOS R6 Mark III camera is Canon’s newest full-frame mirrorless camera that can be used for both still and moving images. The new camera boasts a 32.5-megapixel sensor, enhanced autofocus, up to 7K video recording, and a redesigned dual-card setup with a quicker CFexpress Type B slot.

The EOS R6 Mark III will go on sale on November 25. The body alone will cost Rs 2,43,995, while kits with the RF 24-105mm STM lens and RF 24-105mm L lens will cost Rs 2,71,995 and Rs 3,43,995, respectively.

The R6 line is aimed at a wider set of users who may not need the higher 45 megapixels of the pricier EOS R5 Mark II or want to spend well over Rs 3.5 lakh for the body alone. But the R6 Mark III seems no slouch now that it’s upping the resolution from 24 megapixels in the last-gen model to 32.5 megapixels.

Story continues below this ad

Additionally, the Mark III supports full corner-to-corner open-gate recording for additional cropping freedom and can record higher-quality footage up to 4K/120p and 7K/60p RAW.

Also read | Canon announces EOS R50V camera for content Creators, priced at Rs 79,995

There are other gamma options available, including bespoke looks and Canon’s Log 2 mode. However, switching from a micro HDMI connection to a full-size Type A HDMI port and adding a tally lamp to make it visible from a distance when filming may be some of the most useful functional upgrades for video shooters. You may now register a person’s face with the new camera’s autofocus technology to make sure it gives them priority when monitoring continually.

Canon’s decision to switch from dual SD card slots on the R6 Mark II to an asymmetrical setup with one CFexpress Type B and one SD on the Mark III is one change that might cause controversy. The R6 Mark III can take longer bursts of images while retaining the same shooting rates as the last-generation model (12 fps with the mechanical shutter or 40 fps electronic), even at its increased resolution, thanks in part to CFexpress’s ability to achieve quicker speeds. However, CFexpress cards are usually more expensive, and handling different card formats is more difficult. Type B card slots, in contrast to CFexpress Type A, cannot be configured to accept an SD card, unlike Sony cameras that have combo slots.

Canon’s intriguing new lens, the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM, will be released alongside the EOS R6 Mark III. It is a small, standard prime lens with a very tiny depth of field and a very brilliant maximum aperture for taking pictures in low light.

Story continues below this ad

At Rs 40,495 and expected to ship in early December, it’s also among the most reasonably priced f/1.2 lenses I have ever heard of. Even from third parties like Sigma, full-frame compatible autofocusing lenses with f/1.2 apertures are often somewhat pricey, thus it’s shocking to see one from Canon for less than Rs 50,000.