The Canon EOS R6 III is here to replace its R6 II predecessor, and it’s throwing a few notable improvements at photographers to do it. The Japanese camera specialist just announced the upgrade, which features a larger image sensor and a few new skills.
The most obvious upgrade is the R6 III’s sensor. 32.5MP replaces the previous generation’s 24MP tech, giving the mirrorless shooter an immediate advantage. But there are a few other upgrades to look forward to when it makes its way to South Africa.
Examining the EOS R6 III
Improved resolution is matched by quicker shutter speeds and enhanced video skills. The EOS R6 III will rattle off shots at up to 40fps (if you’re using the electronic shutter), dropping that to 12fps if you opt to shoot mechanically. Canon’s stalwart Dual Pixel autofocus is in place, and the R6 III uses the newest version of the company’s Digic X image processor.
Video is where the mid-range full-frame mirrorless really shines. The hardware upgrades have permitted 7K 60fps RAW footage (or 7K 30fps in ‘open gate’ mode). Dropping capture resolution to 4K gives photographers 120 frames per second to play with. Canon’s C-Log2 and C-Log3 are present, as is a range of video shooting formats. If you want to shoot in a specific format, odds are it’s permitted.
The internal improvements are wrapped in a casing that’s unmistakably ‘Canon’. Knobs, dials, and navigation sticks, a flip-out screen, and a series of ports and connectors are encased in the company’s signature textured black frame. New to the range is a CFexpress card slot alongside a more standard SD UHS II. The former will prove useful at grabbing those quicker bursts in RAW.
Local pricing for the Canon EOS R6 III hasn’t been announced, but American pricing ($2,800) puts it around the R50,000 mark for the body-only option. Given that the R6 II currently retails for between R50k and R60k, don’t hope for that affordable a price point. A package that includes one of Canon’s new RF24-105 F4 L IS USM lenses will start at around R71,000 ($4,050) overseas. Again, expect the price to be higher here at home.
