Is the R6 Mark III worth it over the R6 Mark II?

The Mark III adds resolution (32.5MP vs 24MP), 7K video, faster bursts and a CFexpress Type B slot. If you shoot mostly stills at moderate resolution, the Mark II still does the job; for hybrid work the Mark III is the bigger step up.

How does it compare with the Sony A7 IV and Nikon Z6III?

It beats the A7 IV on burst speed and video resolution, and matches the Z6III's hybrid focus. Canon's lens mount and autofocus behavior are the main reasons to pick it over either.

What is the battery life like?

It uses Canon's LP-E6P battery. High frame rates, 7K video and the electronic viewfinder drain it quickly, so carry spares for long event days.

Does it record 7K internally?

Yes, the body records 7K video internally, along with lower-resolution modes. Check card speed requirements, since 7K needs fast CFexpress Type B media.

What comes in the box?

The body-only kit includes the camera, battery, charger, strap and body cap. A lens is not included, so budget for an RF-mount lens.

Is the electronic shutter usable for fast action?

It reaches 40 fps, but rolling shutter can distort fast-moving subjects. For sports and wildlife with rapid motion, the mechanical shutter at 12 fps is the safer choice.

Where can I buy the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body?

18 stores we checked sell it, including Pro Camera Hawaii, Amazon, Abe's of Maine, Fusion Electronics, Newegg.com.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body

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At Abe's of Maine, for $2,169.00, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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About the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera Body

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a full-frame mirrorless camera body for both photo and video. It has a 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, which is a 34% increase in resolution over its predecessor. The sensor works with a DIGIC X processor, which also manages autofocus, continuous shooting, video recording and image stabilization.

For stills, it shoots up to 40 fps with a silent electronic shutter or 12 fps with a mechanical shutter, with AF and AE readings before each frame. A Pre-Continuous Shooting setting captures an additional 20 frames before the shutter button is fully pressed. SCN modes adjust settings with scene-specific auto exposure, including Portrait, Smooth Skin Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, Panoramic Shot, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight Control.

For video, it records 7K internally up to 60p in 12-bit Canon RAW Light. Open Gate 3:2 recording gives extra frame area for cropping to vertical 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 or 4:5. Canon Log 2, in-camera LUTs and 14 Color Filters offer control over the look of footage. Dual Pixel CMOS AF II recognizes People, Animal and Vehicle subjects and tracks them as they move.

Type

Full-frame mirrorless camera, body only

Sensor

32.5MP full-frame CMOS

Processor

DIGIC X

Autofocus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with People, Animal and Vehicle subject detection, and Register People Priority

Stabilization

8.5-stop image stabilization

Burst rate

Up to 40 fps (silent electronic shutter); up to 12 fps (mechanical shutter)