Sony launched the A7 III in 2018, which wondered people because of its autofocus and image stabilization, along with the rest of the features. That was quite stunning to see if its competitors could make a machine like that. Though, Canon did the job, by introducing its state-of-the-art Eye-control and Auto-focus features in its EOS R3. Below is a comprehensive review.
Not only this, but Canon also introduced a stacked sensor with backside illumination for the very first time. Which provides a super-fast shooting speed of up to 30 FPS, with an active autofocus feature. More, it also gives a 60 FPS 6K video recording feature. In a concise approach, an ultimate photo shooting speed, autofocus, and video smoothness are the key features you must love in Canon EOS R3 for $5,999.
Body and Weight
EOS R3 has a quite grippy body, also known as a professional body, which gives it a DSLR look and is similar to a mirrorless camera and was uplifted by 1DX MARK III, including the dual modes of shooting; landscape and portrait. Along with that, it also includes dials, joystick, and shutter button.
Apart from the body, the EOS R3 has quite less weight of 2.3 pounds. It includes a memory card and battery as well. While comparing with the 1DX Mark III for 3.17 pounds, and EOS R5 for 1.6 pounds. Being grippy, EOS R3 feels more secure to hold and can handle easily even with the Canon’s RF 70-200mm f/2.8, which is one of the big lenses.
For most of the usage, same as 1DX Mark III, the camera also has some manual dials and buttons as operating systems, to operate it without having stuck in digital menus. Like, it has a focus point setting and infrared control that is similar to 1DX Mark III.
Switching from photo to video modes, is quite easier, with a button that gives different setting options. R3 has a 3.2-inch touch display with 4.15 million dotted resolution that is double that of the EOS R5. It provides excellence to browse pictures and videos, ever greater than the Sony Alpha 1, also famous for the same feature.
Battery
EOS R3 has an LP-E19 massive battery similar to 1DX Mark 3. It provides about 620 clicks for a single charge or more than two hours of 4K videography. It may vary on the basis of the usage and the settings you opt for the shooting. However, the battery backup with the said setting is quite good as compared to the 1DX Mark 3.
Storage
There comes an advanced CFexpress type B along with one SD UHS-II slot in R3. It can also be used to shoot with SD but if you want to use it instead of the CFexpress, it is expected to be slower in performance. If we compare the same feature to Sony, Canon could also have offered both of the options.
Video
Despite a bunch of related products, the camera is best for many reasons that are mentioned ahead, including videography. It can shoot up to 6K at 60 fps and 120 fps with full-frame using the All-I capture feature. The rest of the 4K modes for up to 60p are recorded with greater sharp results.
If we talk about overheating of the EOS R3, it has the minimum tendencies as compared to the R5 and R6. For regular use, it’s okay to use it without any temperature warnings, but with the 6K and 4K at 60p, it is suitable to shoot at least for an hour.
Conclusion
Canon EOS R3 is best for journalists, and news reporting considering its robust video recording. Although, it is quite expensive as compared to the EOS R5 for $3,900, which has more powerful megapixels for image shooting. A person won’t afford it just because of the video recording in this budget.
In the mirrorless cameras Canon ever made, the EOS R3 is the best. Thus, it does not have the 8K like R5 and offers a maximum of 6K for 60p. It is inexcusable to compare the price just for video recording. But, it is marvelous to see Canon has outstandingly vied the DSLRs like 1DX Mark III. Lastly, Canon has shown that they can thrash Sony and other competitors anytime, by having such an excellent device with their innovation game.
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