This time we meet the great Canon R3, this Mirrorless type camera, characterized by containing neither a mirror nor an optical viewfinder. Designed and manufactured for complete professionals, as it has been prepared to withstand any type of situation.
Canon R3 Specifications
In this table we will show you the main features of the Canon R3 model, both in photography and video, and then we will show you its quality in practice.
SENSOR | 36 x 24 mm CMOS 24.1 mp |
PROCESSOR | DIGIC X |
FOCUS (AF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 759 AF points |
VIEWER | 0.5-inch color OLED electronic display 5.76 million dots (1600 x 1200) |
DISPLAY | 3.2″ TFT LCD with 2.10 million dots and 100% coverage |
ISO | Sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 102 400 (extends to ISO 204 800) |
SHOTS PER SECOND | Serial shooting up to 30 fps or 12 fps with mechanical shutter |
STABILIZER | 5-axis system (up to 8 steps) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | -7.5 – 20 EV |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | (maximum) 6K RAW (6000 x 3164) @ 60p |
CONNECTIVITY | Wifi, Bluetooth Low Energy and Ethernet |
BATTERY | With LCD: approx. 860 shots (at 23 °C) With viewfinder: approx. 620 shots (at 23 °C) |
MONTURA | EOS |
WEIGHT | Approx. 822 grams |
PRICE (body only) | 6,299.99 euros |
Features
The construction of the body design was inspired by that of the EOS-1D series. The Canon R3 was designed to withstand the demands of professional use, to allow you to work in any type of situation, the body is characterized by being rugged, durable and reliable. This is thanks to its rugged magnesium alloy body, which is also fully sealed to protect it from dust and moisture, as well as the situations in which the photographer finds himself.
The display is a 3.2-inch LCD with a resolution of 2.10 million dots and 100% image coverage. It also has touch functionality and the screen is fully articulated.
They also introduced an impressive electronic viewfinder, with a resolution of 5.76 million dots. It offers superb vision response and clarity. They have used a high-resolution 120 fps UXGA display, which allows for impressive and realistic results. The viewfinder is fully customizable, as well as the simulation mode allows you to preview the depth of field, white balance and image brightness.
It is also worth mentioning its convenience, since its light weight and small size allow a greater “liberation” for the user.
Functions
They apply a CMOS-type sensor with a resolution of 24.1 megapixels, coupled with a DIGIC X-type image processor. The sensor delivers impressive performance, even in low-light conditions, and maximizes detail to deliver stunning image quality.
Moreover, it has a sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 102 400 (expandable to ISO 50 to 204 800), which allows you to shoot and capture videos in virtually any lighting situation, even in low-light conditions.
In terms of speed, this camera is considered to be the “future of action photography” as it has an impressive speed, specifically it allows you to shoot serial shots at up to 30 fps (12 fps with mechanical shutter), in which you can capture fleeting moments with extraordinary quality.
In addition, it has an integrated five-axis image stabilizer for both stills and video, with compensation of up to 8 steps of protection. Other stabilization systems can also be applied to compensate for a wider level of vibrations.
On the other hand, being a specialized camera for professional use, whether in the fields of sports, nature, action or news, it has a durability of approximately 860 shots.
Finally, its extensive advanced connectivity allows it to communicate with computer networks, laptops and mobile devices at any time, either to share images or to control the camera, via its wired LAN socket or via WiFi and Bluetooth.
Video
In terms of video resolution, the camera is capable of capturing video up to 6K RAW format (at 60p), it also has the option to capture at 4K allowing you to capture at 100/120p, perfect for capturing action scenes, as well as slow motion effects. (In addition to having different formats) It also features Canon Log 3, which offers a huge dynamic range of up to 13.3 stops. For those looking for more detail in both highlights and shadows, 10-bit HDR PQ is available.
Approach
The new model features the world’s fastest and most instinctive autofocus. It has an AF tracking autofocus system with eye control. In addition to recognizing people and animals, the new focusing system now also identifies vehicles.
In addition, the new back-illuminated sensor, with the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF II technology, is the world’s fastest and most sensitive autofocus system on a Full Frame sensor camera, focusing in as little as 0.03 seconds, and allows focusing even in lighting conditions of -7.5 EV.
This sensor turns each of its 24 megapixels into a focusing sensor. With up to 4779 selectable AF points, and allows 100% frame coverage
Images of the Canon R3
Opinion on the Canon R3
For professionals dedicated to the fields of action, sports, nature or news, this may be an ideal choice. Unlike the others, it stands out for its impressive speed and quality, its comfort and the multiple options for adapting the controls, which you can modify yourself. So, if you are looking for high-speed shooting, a comfortable and rugged camera, and with such advanced systems, this may be the camera for you.
And to conclude, this camera is ideal for professional workflows, as it was created and supports advanced workflows, with the options of transferring large images at high speed, adding voice memos, as well as fast WiFi (5 GHz).
