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Went out this AM with my new R5 + grip (about 2 weeks past return period) and after turning on the back LCD screen got a block of vertical lines in it then slowly faded to darkness. The EVF seemed to still be working but then promptly stopped as well. The top LCD remained on the whole time and had a full battery indicator. If I turned it off it would sometimes turn off but after doing this process several times it occasionally would NOT turn off and the only way to power down was removing the battery tray from the grip. I tried putting a single battery in the camera without grip but no change. The battery indicator on top LCD continued to indicate full charge throughout. The back LCD was never responsive to touch input so I could not review settings or anything else.

I don"t recall running the batteries (which are stock Canon LP-E6NH) down or even near down on my last shoot which was just last weekend. The camera has been in my bag since that time in a climate controlled space. No exposure to moisture or impact or anything else. I"m hoping that the batteries have run down and I just didn"t notice so I"m charging it now. I have generally kept spare batteries on hand with previous camera setups just haven"t gotten around to buying a few extras because even after a heavy 4 hours of shooting 3k+ photos, I never go below half charge in a gripped 2-battery setup. But, if that"s the issue I will go back to my usual and previous practice, which is generally a good move. The cost of the batteries just lost me a nice morning out shooting. Fortunately the green light is on the grip and lightning charge bolt is on the top LCD so the camera at least seems to know it"s being charged. I just can"t figure out the top LCD saying full charge the whole time. Doesn"t make sense.

My R5 surely does diminish battery life between uses to a degree my previously SONY A9I/II or Canon 5D3 never did, which is disappointing. I know there are lots of settings to adjust to improve battery life when the camera is on, but I"m not aware of much I can do (except remove the batteries... which would hopefully work!!!) to stop any battery loss while the camera is off... and it was OFF when I went to use it this AM. I had not inadvertently left it on. I don"t recall if it the R5 has an auto-Off feature, but certainly good to have. I"m also curious about the always on nature of the top LCD. Probably a slow power draw, but certainly a power draw. I don"t find myself using it much for the work I"m doing now so might look to see if it can be turned off all the time. I certainly don"t need an LCD displaying information for me while my camera is off as there is no utility in that for me at all.

Canon 5d mk 4, Canon 6D, EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 IS mk2; EF 16-35 f/2.8 L mk. III; Sigma 35mm f/1.4 "Art" EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro; EF 85mm f/1.8; EF 1.4x extender mk. 3; EF 24-105 f/4 L; EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS; 3x Phottix Mitros+ speedlites

In late May, Canon hosted us and some of our colleagues in the industry at a special launch event in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the event was to give us a hands-on look at Canon"s new – and first two – APS-C EOS R mirrorless cameras, the EOS R7 and EOS R10. After getting a short hands-on experience with each camera, we now have review units. I"ve been working with the EOS R7 for the last couple of weeks, and after a positive first impression of the camera in Florida, the camera has continued to impress me.

Of the two APS-C R-series cameras, the EOS R7 is the more "enthusiast" oriented camera, delivering a higher resolution image sensor than its R10 sibling alongside a sophisticated autofocus system and impressive DIGIC X processor. At $1,499 (body only), the R7 isn"t cheap by any stretch, but it nonetheless offers impressive performance for its price. Without further ado, let"s dive in and see how the EOS R7 did during extended hands-on time.

$1,499 (body only), also available in a kit with the new RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens for $1,899Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens at 29mm (46mm equiv.), F7.1, 15ss, ISO 400.

Since the R7 and R10 were announced simultaneously and we used both, the R7 felt relatively large since it"s quite a bit bigger than the very compact R10. However, that does a bit of a disservice to the R7. Without the R10 in tow to compare against it, the R7 looked and felt reasonably small for an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. It"s certainly much smaller than Canon"s old APS-C DSLR cameras, such as the 7D Mark II. Compared to the 7D Mark II, the R7 is nearly 17mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and a little over 13mm thinner. The R7 is also nearly 300g lighter. That"s a large difference.

The rear command dial surrounds the AF joystick and is a typical rotating Canon control dial. I prefer a more traditional recessed dial, like the command dials on Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras. However, I often shoot in aperture priority (Av) or shutter speed priority (Tv) modes, so in those cases, you use the traditional command dial on the top of the camera to adjust the aperture and shutter speed, respectively. In these modes, the rear command dial controls exposure compensation. However, given the relative ease with which it rotates, it"s easy to overshoot your desired exposure compensation. Or, worse yet, change it by accident when using the camera. I did this a few times, but not enough to change the settings because it"s useful to have direct access to exposure compensation.

I like that Canon included a fully articulating display on the R7. It"s a reasonably sharp display with 1.62M dots of resolution. It also works well in bright lighting conditions. I don"t always like displays that require me to pull it out to the side of the camera for tilting, but given that Canon wants the R7 to appeal to content creators and vloggers, I understand the decision. I"d have preferred a regular tilting display or, even better, a three-axis display like what Fujifilm uses on many of its high-end cameras.

Although the rear display is nice, I often shot through the electronic viewfinder. The EVF has 2.36M dots, which isn"t a paltry amount, but it doesn"t quite stand up to cameras like the Canon EOS R3. Of course, it"s not fair to expect a $1,500 camera to include the same EVF as Canon"s recent pro-level full-frame model. Nonetheless, despite not being incredibly high-resolution, it"s an okay EVF. If Canon had released the R7 a couple of years ago, I think I"d be higher on the EVF than I am. However, after using cameras like the Sony A1, with its super-fast, high-res EVF, and the Nikon Z9 with its incredibly bright, clear EVF, it"s hard not to lament the somewhat low-quality of the R7"s EVF. I know, the R7 isn"t a flagship camera, so those aren"t fair comparisons. However, it remains that for someone switching from an older Canon APS-C DSLR, the R7"s EVF doesn"t deliver the brightness or clarity that might make a convert forget about their old optical viewfinder.

I"m getting a bit nitpicky here. There"s a lot to like about the R7"s design, and I found it a delightful camera to use overall. Sure, the LCD design isn"t perfect for me – but it could be for someone else – and the EVF doesn"t make a powerful impression. But the camera has many useful physical controls, an intuitive menu system, and robust dust- and water-sealing, making it a good choice for outdoor photographers looking for a relatively compact, lightweight camera that still delivers impressive performance. Is the R7 the next great camera in terms of design and usability? No. Is it really good? Absolutely.

If you want to get into the weeds, Canon"s 32.5MP image sensor doesn"t seem new on paper. After all, the Canon 90D has a 32.5MP sensor, too. In Florida, Canon was adamant that it"s an all-new image sensor inside the R7. We"re not clear precisely what"s new, but we can say with certainty that the results are excellent.

The 32.5MP image sensor isn"t a backside-illuminated sensor, which is slightly unusual for a new $1,500 camera in 2022. Typically, BSI sensors deliver better low-light image quality, all else equal. However, I don"t think the Canon EOS R7 is wanting for low-light performance, considering that it"s an enthusiast APS-C camera. Speaking of APS-C, it"s worth noting that the sensor is slightly smaller than the sensor in a Sony or Nikon APS-C mirrorless camera. The R7"s sensor, like many prior Canon APS-C cameras, has a 22.2 x 14.8 mm image sensor, whereas the Nikon Z50"s sensor is 23.5 x 15.7 mm. This means that the R7"s crop factor is 1.6x, while the Z50"s is 1.5x.

Speaking of editing images, the raw image files hold up well to extensive processing. While the APS-C sensor doesn"t deliver the expansive dynamic range of most full-frame cameras, you"d be hard-pressed to know it in all but the most challenging situations. Even so, it"s easy to recover hard-to-see details in shadow areas and recover detail in bright, overexposed parts of an image.

The R7 includes many of the same AI-powered autofocus features as you find in the $6,000 Canon EOS R3. That flagship camera is extremely reliable, and the R7 can"t quite match it there, but the R7 is great.

I have few complaints about the R7"s AF system, but I wish there were an easy way to switch between eyes and subjects. For example, the camera picked a primary subject when I was photographing loons, and there were multiple loons in the frame. That"s fine and makes sense. However, there"s no easy way to swap between different detected subjects. There"s also no way to switch between the eyes of a single subject. In some cases, I needed to disable subject detection and manually override the camera so that I could focus on a specific bird in a scene. This situation doesn"t come up often for me but could come up frequently for event and portrait photographers when photographing people.

Overall, the R7"s autofocus system is extremely impressive. If you"re coming from a Canon APS-C DSLR, there are a couple of primary aspects of the R7"s AF that I think will blow you away. First is the autofocus area coverage. Having coverage across the entire image sensor is something DSLR shooters aren"t used to. It"s a massive advantage. The second is the R7"s speed and accuracy. The AI-powered subject detection is excellent, and the R7"s overall autofocus speed is swift.

Powered by a DIGIC X processor, the R7 shoots fast, especially for an enthusiast-oriented camera. Using its mechanical shutter, the R7 shoots up to 15 frames per second, which is up among the fastest mechanical shutters across all camera segments. You can shoot at 30 fps with an electronic shutter if you require even more speed. However, given that the image sensor isn"t stacked, the readout speed isn"t quite fast enough to handle that shooting speed. There"s a lot of rolling shutter distortion at 30 fps, although it may not appear in every situation. I frequently used the mechanical shutter, and 15 fps is plenty for photographing almost any action.

I know that not everyone interested in the Canon EOS R7 will be using it for wildlife photography, but it"s such a good camera for it. While I"ve never owned a Canon camera, I"ve used many of them over the years, and one of my favorites is the Canon 7D Mark II. I enjoyed that camera because it was amazing for wildlife photography. However, it came out in 2014, so its technology is long in the tooth. The R7 feels like a mirrorless follow-up to the 7D Mark II that has been a long time coming.

The smaller sensor may have some downsides regarding image quality, although not many, it has upsides when doing wildlife and sports photography. When trying to photograph wildlife, the longer your lens, the better. Of course, the longer the lens, the more it costs and the heavier it is, all else equal. Thanks to the R7"s APS-C sensor, there"s a crop factor, which makes your telephoto lenses deliver a longer 35mm-equivalent focal length. The 1.6x crop turns an RF 100-500mm into a 160-800mm lens in full-frame terms, allowing you to get up close and personal with skittish wildlife. Consider another example lens, like the Canon RF 800mm F11, a popular and affordable choice for photographers wanting to try their hand at wildlife photography without breaking the bank. On the R7, the 800mm lens is equivalent to a 1280mm prime.

Autofocus: The R7"s autofocus system is impressive. It"s well-suited to a wide range of subjects but since I"m talking about wildlife right now, let"s talk about the R7"s AI-driven subject detection autofocus modes. You can set the camera to track animals, like dogs, cats, and birds automatically, and it works very well. When photographing unpredictable, erratic, and fast-moving subjects like birds, it is tricky to move an autofocus point around to stay locked onto the subject. Full-area AF without sophisticated subject detection doesn"t work well either since it"s unreliable. That"s where the R7"s fancy AF system comes in. It automatically picks up your subject and tracks it throughout the frame, making capturing sharp, in-focus shots much easier. It"s not perfect. There were some misses here and there, and not every shot in a burst will be sharp, but it"s a big improvement compared to Canon"s APS-C DSLR cameras.

Performance: If you want to capture action, you often want to shoot multiple frames in quick succession. The R7 is a fast camera, capable of shooting at 15 frames per second when using its mechanical shutter and 30 fps when using the electronic shutter. I"m not incredibly impressed with the latter option due to the rolling shutter, but the mechanical shutter works great. It"s not all that loud, and there"s no distortion. Plus, 15 fps is plenty for nearly every situation.

The R7 has a pair of UHS-II SD card slots, so its buffer performance is pretty good. The camera can shoot around 50 raw images before its buffer fills when using the mechanical shutter at 15 fps. You can extend the buffer by shooting at a lower speed or by shooting .jpg only, which increases the buffer depth by more than fourfold. Your mileage may vary based upon different settings, but overall, that"s solid performance.

IBIS: I"ve already espoused the benefits of in-body image stabilization, but it"s worth mentioning again. It"s an important part of what sets the R7 apart from the R10. Yes, the megapixel count is instantly noticeable when viewing specs, but IBIS is something you"ll notice more when using the camera. It"s a big deal for all situations, including wildlife photography. Keeping the viewfinder stable is important when tracking moving subjects. Being able to capture sharp images at slower shutter speeds is great, too, especially for landscape and travel photography when you don"t want to bring a tripod.

As a big fan of wildlife photography, the Canon EOS R7 is nearly the perfect camera for me. The APS-C crop factor makes long lenses even more useful while not making a sizable tradeoff regarding image quality and high ISO performance. Further, the R7"s sophisticated autofocus system is very good, even when tracking moving subjects throughout the entire image area. When you add in in-body image stabilization, you end up with a versatile camera that makes capturing good images in challenging situations easy and enjoyable.

What if you"re not a wildlife photography enthusiast? There"s still a lot to like here. The R7 offers great image quality at low ISO settings, includes a fully articulating display, and the autofocus system works great for everything, not just fast-moving animals. The R7 also includes appealing video features, which I"ll write about in a forthcoming review addendum.

The benefits of an APS-C sensor may be most helpful for sports and wildlife photography, but the R7 has appealing qualities for everyone. It"s a relatively compact camera with great image quality, autofocus, and performance. It"s also well-priced at $1,500. Canon has done an excellent job with the EOS R7.

Last week, he had the chance to go hands-on with Canon"s two new APS-C EOS R-series cameras, the EOS R7 and the R10. While the cameras have a lot in common, there are some key differences, and the cameras have different target audiences. If you"d like to read about the consumer-oriented, compact EOS R10, head over to my colleague William Brawley"s Canon EOS R10 Hands-on Preview. If instead, you"re more interested in an enthusiast camera, even if it comes at the expense of a larger size, more weight, and a higher price, you"re in the right place.

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Canon calls the EOS R7 its "high-end APS-C model." Whereas the EOS R10 targets a similar audience as Canon"s EOS M6 Mark II camera, the R7 is aimed more at EOS 90D and 7D Mark II DSLR users. Basically, the EOS R7 is Canon"s enthusiast-oriented EOS R-series camera. It"s a first for the EOS R-series, which has thus far exclusively featured full-frame image sensors.

What makes the R7 a "high-end" APS-C camera? It combines a high-resolution APS-C image sensor, a sophisticated autofocus system borrowed from the EOS R3 flagship camera, impressive physical controls, and competitive video features. Let"s dive in and see what the R7 is all about and why Canon users should be excited about the new camera.

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The Canon EOS R7 isn"t as small as the R10, but it"s far from a large camera. The R7"s dimensions (W x H x D) are 132 x 90.4 x 91.7 millimeters (5.2 x 3.56 x 3.6 inches), and it weighs 612 grams (21.59 ounces) with a battery and memory card. Compared to the Canon EOS R5, the APS-C R7 is slightly deeper but is otherwise narrower by 6mm and shorter by nearly 8mm. What about the 7D Mark II DSLR? That camera is 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm, so the R7 is significantly narrower and shorter, although not quite as thin. The 7D Mark II weighs 910g, so the R7 is much lighter. The EOS 90D is 140.7 x 104.8 x 76.8mm and weighs just over 700g, so even that smaller DSLR is still a lot larger than the R7 overall.

The R7 has a rather large rear LCD. It"s a touchscreen, of course, and it"s fully articulating. The articulating display is nice for video, although I prefer a more traditional tilting display for still photography. On the plus side, you can use the display in portrait orientation, which is nice. The LCD is reasonably sharp and has approximately 1.62 million dots, up from 1.04 million on the R10. The LCD worked well in bright light, which proved useful outdoors during the day in sunny Florida.

The Canon EOS R7 has a large joystick near the thumbrest, which also includes a surrounding rotating control dial. I really liked using the joystick and control dial.

The Canon EOS R7 sports an all-new 32.5-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor with a 1.6x crop factor. It"s worth noting that 1.6x is slightly different than some other APS-C cameras, including those from Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony, all of which have a 1.5x crop factor. That means that Canon"s sensor is slightly smaller than those found in some other APS-C cameras, but I doubt that there"s any noticeable impact on image quality. It"ll be interesting to see how the R7 performs in our lab.

The new image sensor is different than that found in the EOS 90D and EOS M6 Mark II, which offers the same resolution, but like those other sensors, the new one isn"t backside-illuminated, and it"s not stacked. The lack of a stacked design isn"t all that surprising. Still, it does mean that despite featuring a similar autofocus system as the EOS R3, the R7 doesn"t deliver quite the same level of performance as that full-frame flagship camera.

The EOS R7"s native ISO range is 100-32,000, with an expanded range up to 51,200. While we won"t know the full story on the R7"s image quality until it goes through our lab, the initial impressions are quite positive. The camera performs well at higher ISOs, including up to ISO 6400, which is as high as I got during daytime shooting. Consider the image below shot at ISO 6400. Looking at the 100% JPEG crop straight from the camera, the image maintains good detail without being overly noisy. I"m pretty impressed by the default noise reduction, although you could do even better with a processed raw file. Speaking of processed raw files, the R7"s images aren"t yet supported in Adobe Camera Raw, so I used a beta version of Canon"s Digital Photo Professional 4 app, which isn"t my preferred way to process Canon raw files.

Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens at 500mm (800mm equiv.), F7.1, 1/1000s, ISO 6400.

When shooting at lower ISO settings, the EOS R7 performs even better. At or near base ISO, the camera delivers good dynamic range, tonality and color. Canon is lauded for its color processing, and the R7 continues this positive trend. All the portrait images in this preview are straight from the camera, and I"m pleased with how the R7 handled skin tones and general color accuracy.

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The R7 is powered by Canon"s DIGIC X processor, and its autofocus system includes 651 autofocus points, which is less than the R3"s 1,053 points. This, of course, makes sense given the smaller APS-C image sensor. The R7"s autofocus coverage is excellent, though, going across nearly the entire frame. The camera did a great job of focusing on moving subjects throughout the entire frame and showed a strong ability to reacquire focus when a subject left and re-entered the frame.

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When it comes to performance, it"s mostly good news. The EOS R7 can shoot at 15 frames per second using its mechanical shutter. While we need to do full buffer testing in our lab when we have another hands-on opportunity with the camera, I found the buffer to fill quickly. Fortunately, it also cleared quite quickly when using a UHS-II SD card. It"s a high-speed camera with its mechanical shutter and allows you to capture bursts of action effectively. If you want even more speed, you can shoot up to 30 fps when using the electronic shutter. However, the lack of a stacked sensor strikes again, as the R7 is prone to rolling shutter.

Overall, the EOS R7 delivers impressive autofocus and performance. It"s certainly geared toward enthusiasts, and while it can"t match the speed and performance of the full-frame R3, the R7 offers a heck of a lot of performance for its price.

Given our brief time with the new R7 and R10 cameras, we focused on still photography. However, we"ll dig into the cameras" video performance during our full reviews. Nonetheless, to give an overview of the R7"s primary video specs, they"re impressive. The camera records 4K/60p video using the full width of the sensor. The 4K video is oversampled from 7K resolution. The camera offers Canon Log 3 and HDR video, plus Full HD video at up to 120p. The R7 records uninterrupted video, limited only by battery, memory card and temperature, although Canon promises impressive continuous recording under typical conditions.

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The R7"s in-body image stabilization, a feature missing from the new R10, also helps, especially when using longer lenses. Combined, a lens"s image stabilization and the camera"s IBIS produce a steady image when composing at longer focal lengths and, of course, promise a sharper image at slower shutter speeds, all else equal.

The R7 has a few advantages over the R10 that are especially noticeable when doing wildlife photography. Beyond the higher-resolution sensor, the R7 also offers faster continuous shooting speeds, albeit only when using the electronic shutter and running the risk of rolling shutter. The R7 also has better physical controls, meaning I spent more time shooting and less time messing around in menus. The R7 has better weather resistance and dual SD card slots, which means more reliability. The R7 also has a higher-resolution LCD monitor, although that"s not quite so important when photographing wildlife. The R7"s mechanical shutter sensor cover is important when doing any outdoor photography, as it protects the sensor when changing lenses in the field.

The Canon EOS R7 is like a new and improved mirrorless version of some of Canon"s most popular APS-C DSLR cameras, including the 7D Mark II and 90D. For wildlife shooters in particular, although sports photographers as well, the R7 is a welcome addition to the EOS R-series family, and it"s made a strong first impression.

The R7"s 32.5-megapixel image sensor may not be stacked or backside-illuminated, but it still delivers good image quality. Likewise, the camera"s autofocus system, which is borrowed from the EOS R3, can"t quite reach the lofty heights of that flagship full-frame camera, but it nonetheless performs very well. Simply put, the EOS R7 offers good performance in a reasonably compact package and at an attractive price.

Speaking of "attractive price," just how much is the EOS R7? The camera launches next month for $1,499 body only. The R7 will also be available in a kit with one of Canon"s new APS-C RF-mount lenses, the RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM. The kit will cost $1,899.

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Our hands-on time with the Canon EOS R7 was brief, spanning just over a day, but the camera looks very good. We"re anxious to get our hands on the R7 and R10 again so we can put them through more extensive testing. While most of the images here are from my time with the EOS R7, William Brawley also went hands-on with the EOS R7 and R10 cameras, so there are many more real-world EOS R7 images available in our Canon EOS R7 Gallery. Be sure to check them out. Don"t forget to read William"s Canon EOS R10 Hands-on Preview if you think a smaller APS-C EOS R-series camera is more your speed.

Canon recently declared that the EOS-1DX Mark III would be the last flagship DSLR camera that they ever make, as they concentrate even more fully than before on switching their camera and lens ranges over to mirrorless.

With the 45-megapixel EOS R5 positioned as the company"s high-resolution option, the new Canon R3 instead focuses almost entirely on out-and-out speed.

Burst shooting speeds are rated at 30fps continuous shooting in live view or 12fps with the mechanical shutter and the buffer allows Raw and JPEG bursts of up to 1000 frames.

The native ISO range runs from 100-102400, which can be expanded to ISO 50-204800, and the top shutter speed is 1/64,000sec when using the electronic shutter.

The Canon R3 has a blackout-free 5,760,000-dot electronic viewfinder with 120fps refresh rate and 100 per cent coverage and a vari-angle 8.2cm, 4,200,000-dot touch-screen LCD.

The Canon R3"s magnesium alloy body is both dust- and weather-resistant, just like the EOS-1DX Mark III, with both cameras offering the same level of weather-proofing as each other.

Against the continued backdrop of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its knock-on effects on the sporting world, Canon have released not one flagship action camera in the form of 2020"s EOS-1DX Mark III DSLR, but two with the late-2021 unveiling of the EOS R3 mirrorless model.

So although both cameras share the same integrated-grip design that"s long been followed by the EOS 1-DX series, the new Canon R3 is smaller, lighter and therefore more usable for longer periods as a result.

Another direct benefit is that the Canon R3 benefits from having a very deep handgrip that comfortably accommodates four fingers, something that can"t be said of some of its main rivals.

At the heart of the EOS R3 is a brand new 24.1 megapixel sensor with, for the first time ever on a Canon camera, a stacked design that has been developed exclusively by Canon.

This allows you to use the R3"s electronic shutter to freeze fast movement without worrying about rolling shutter distortion whilst enjoying a black-out free , 5.76m-dot OLED, 0.76x-magnification electronic viewfinder that refreshes at 120fps, perfect for tracking your subject whilst shooting at up to 30fps.

Sony users have of course enjoyed the benefits of a stacked design for several years now, since the launch of the original Alpha 9 in 2017, so it"s great to see Canon catching up with one of their main rivals.

The magnesium alloy bodied 24.1MP Canon EOS R3 has an overhauled AF system and sensor that offer even better AF tracking performance, image quality and communication capabilities than the 1-DX series.

Starting with the headline-grabbing continuous shooting speeds, that"s certainly true when taking advantage of the silent electronic shutter, which ups the ante from 20fps on the EOS-1DX III to a blistering 30fps on the new EOS R3, complete with full AF and AE tracking.

The buffer "only" allows Raw and JPEG bursts of up to 540 JPEG or 150 RAW frames when using the electronic shutter, though, which is significantly less than the 1000+ JPEG or 1000 RAW images that is achievable when using the mechanical shutter.

That"s not quite the full story, however, as the EOS R3 can only shoot at 12fps with the mechanical shutter, a much slower rate than both the 30fps electronic mode and the EOS-1DX III"s equivalent 16fps rate.

Still, being able to continuously shoot 5 seconds of 24 megapixel RAW files at 30fps or 18 seconds of full-sized JPEG files at the same rate using a completely silent shutter should certainly please all but the pickiest of customers.

Unlike the EOS-1DX Mark III, though, the EOS R3 doesn"t just use that media format alone, with the second card slot reserved instead for UHS-II SD cards.

With the same rechargeable LP-E19 cell as used by the EOS-1DX Mark III inserted, it"s claimed that 860 shots maximum are achievable from a full charge when using the LCD screen and 620 when using the electronic viewfinder.

Both of these don"t compare all that well with the whopping 2850 battery life offered by the EOS-1DX Mark III, but that is only applicable when using the optical viewfinder.

So the Canon R3 is very quick and robustly manufactured - but what about video? That particular box is ticked via the offering of up to DCI 4K-resolution clips at up to 120fps, with 6K Raw recording also on hand.

Additionally, whereas the EOS-1DX Mark III only offered digital image stabilisation for both stills and movies, the R3"s incredible in-body five-axis image stabilisation system offers up to 8 stops of compensation when paired with certain RF lenses that also have their own built-in IS.

Even some non-stabilised lenses such as the RF 85mm F1.2L USM or RF 28-70mm F2L USM offer 8 stops of stabilisation when they"re mounted on the EOS R3, thanks to the large 54mm diameter of the of the RF Mount.

In practice, the EOS R3 stabilisation system is excellent, making it possible to hand-hold the camera at previously impossibly slow shutter speeds and still maintain critical sharpness.

The Canon R3 features the next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system. Billed as the world’s fastest AF, the camera is capable of focusing in as little as 0.03 seconds.

Impressively the EOS R3 can also focus in light levels as low as -7.5EV (when used with an F1.2 lens), the best of any current Canon mirrorless camera.

Thanks to its Digic X processor, the EOS R3 offers the same deep-learning artificial intelligence based automatic face, eye and animal AF tracking modes as the R5 and R6 models.

The Canon R3 can recognise and track eyes from much further away than previous models, and it works even if the person is wearing a mask, helmet or sunglasses. Subject tracking works for humans and also dogs, cats and birds, the latter even in flight.

As well as the expansion of recognised subjects, Canon have also further improved their AF system with the introduction of Eye Control autofocus technology.

You can now select an AF point, or a specific subject to track, simply by looking at it! Half-pressing the shutter button then either focuses at the selected AF point or starts continuously tracking the chosen subject.

Eye Control AF sounds a little gimmicky at first, but in practice it"s both easy to calibrate and easy to use, quickly and seamlessly focusing wherever to look in the frame, with the Set button by default used to toggle it on and off.

The only thing that slows things down a little is the requirement to half-press the shuter release button to effectively confirm the AF point or subject - with some high-speed cases having to do this could make the difference between capturing a very precise moment or missing it.

It would be great if Canon could provide the option to immediately start Servo AF when usinmg Eye Control AF without the half-shutter press being required.

Still, for most use cases Eye Control AF is a genuinely eye-opening addition (excuse the pun) to what is already a superb auto-focus system, and one which we hope and expect Canon will implement in future EOS mirrorless cameras.

For shooting at night or in low light, users get incrementally selectable sensitivity settings running from an expanded ISO 50 to ISO 204,800, selected via the rear command dial, with a familiar LCD window on the top plate detailing the selection made.

File format wise, the Mark III is also Canon"s latest EOS camera to support the ‘next generation" HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) file format, enabling images with 10-bits of data to be saved in a file the equivalent size of a JPEG, while suffering less compression.

Of course Raw files can be shot in tandem with JPEGs (or indeed HEIF files) as per usual - here with Canon"s own .CR3 (Canon Raw) file extension, which requires the likes of Photoshop or Lightroom to access and open.

For video specialists it boasts 6K/60p 12-bit Raw video internal recording to a CFexpress card, making it the first non-cinema Canon EOS camera to offer that feature.

There"s also uncropped 4K DCI and UHD 10-bit recording at frame rates between 24 and 120fps in the MP4 format,, with Canon Log 3 available, both produced by oversampling the sensor’s 6K native output. Slow-motion movies (without sound) can be captured at 120p/100p at 4K and HD resolutions.

The EOS-1D X Mark III had several buttons which could be illuminated if its display light button was pressed, allowing for users to better identify functions if working in near dark conditions. Sadly the new EOS R3 doesn"t inherit this useful feature.

The EOS R3 does depart from the blueprint of its DSLR-equivalent by offering a fully articulating, vari-angle LCD screen, whereas the LCD screen on the EOS-1D X III is of the fixed, non-tilting variety.

An angle adjustable LCD is much more useful if you"re going to be shooting video in the main, as it"s tricky to be 100% certain you"ve got focus spot on when using a fixed screen outdoors; inevitably glare and natural reflections sometimes get in the way.

We did however appreciate the fact that key shooting settings on both cameras can be implemented and accessed with a finger tap on-the-fly on the touchscreen LCD.

The EOS R3 has a very well-specced 3.2-inch, 4.15 million dot, vari-angle LCD screen which tilts out to the side and faces forwards for more convenient vlogging and video recording.

A proximity sensor is located directly beneath the viewfinder, which automatically switches between the EVF and LCD screen. When the LCD screen is swung outwards, the EVF is cleverly turned off automatically.

As mentioned above, the LCD screen is touch-sensitive, allowing you to control everything from setting the AF point and firing the shutter, navigating the menu systems and browsing your images during playback. It"s a very precise, responsive system that"s a veritable joy to use.

Once you"ve set the basics of image quality, file format/s and whether you want to shoot in single shot or continuous mode - away you go - though the positioning of the power lever at the bottom right of the camera back, where it falls under your thumb rather than encircling the shutter release button - of which there are two, dependent on whether you want to shoot in landscape or portrait fashion - initially throws up something of a curve-ball.

The EOS R3 doesn"t inherit the EOS-1D X III"s second smaller LCD immediately beneath the main LCD screen, on which the file format/s you"re shooting in are displayed. This is shame, but eminently understandable given the smaller dimensions of the R3 compared to its even bigger brother.

Conveniently placed below the LCD screen are a row of three buttons, clearly marked for accessing playback, enlarging an image so focus can be checked, and deleting images.

The Menu and Rate buttons meanwhile are placed immediately left of the viewfinder window where they can be accessed via the thumb of the left hand when gripping the camera, so the user doesn"t have to take their away from the viewfinder for long and possibly miss the subject matter.

We"re practically falling over buttons and dials on this camera, but with the added convenience of alternatively tapping the LCD screen for key settings when it makes sense to do so. The overall effect is that operation is sped up, which is exactly what we"d want from a camera of this ilk.

The EOS R3 proved to very capable in low-light, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds and the Bulb mode allowing you to capture enough light in all situations and the camera"s incredible -7.5EV rating successfully auto-focusing even in virtually dark conditions.

The different Picture Styles and the ability to create your own are a real benefit, as are the HDR settings and multiple exposure mode, all of which can be previewed before you take the shot. Support for the new HEIF 10-bit file format is a little thin on the ground, but should offer a degree of future-proofing.

The Canon EOS R3"s maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there"s a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you"re seriously interested in low light photography.

The Canon EOS R3"s HDR Mode captures three different exposures and combines them into one, retaining more shadow and highlight detail, with an Auto mode, and three different strengths. There"s also a special HDR PQ mode which automatically records in the HEIF file format.

Canon"s Picture Controls are preset combinations of different sharpness, contrast, saturation and colour tone settings. The EOS R3"s seven available Picture Controls are shown below in the following series, which demonstrates the differences. There are also three User Defined styes so that you can create your own particular look.

This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS R3 camera, which were all taken using the 24 megapixel JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

The Canon EOS R3 enables users to capture RAW, PEG and HEIF format files. We"ve provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

The new Canon EOS R3 combines the familiar blueprint of the 1D-X series with all the benefits of mirrorless to create a truly remarkable camera for professional sports and wildlife photographers and videographers alike.

Long revered as the pinnacle of Canon"s technological prowess, the EOS-1DX Mark III DSLR has now been surpassed by the EOS R3 as the company"s go-to camera for almost anything that moves quickly - people, animals, birds, vehicles - you name it and this camera can intuitively and almost instantly capture it with the absolute minimum of fuss.

Other key advantages that the EOS R3 has over its DSLR sibling are the incredible hybrid image stabilisation worth up to 8-stops, superlative low-light AF sensitivity that stretches all the way down to -7.5EV, and the even faster headline-grabbing 30fps burst shooting, coupled with a completely silent electronic shutter.

Some users will prefer a camera with more megapixels than the 24 offered by this camera, but Canon already have the 45 megapixel R5 model that"s already proved incredibly popular, especially as it also ups the ante on the video side of things with 8K recording.

The Sony A1 and the Nikon Z9 are the only other full-frame cameras that can shoot at 30fps, but the former is limited to shooting lossless compressed and the latter can only shoot JPEGs, leaving the R3 as the only model able to achieve 30fps with no limitations on the file format. On the other hand, the Alpha A1 and Z9 both offer a lot more resolution (50 and 45 megapixels respectively) than the EOS R3, and both can record 8K video too.

Eagle-eyed readers will surely have noticed by this point of our review that Canon"s new sports camera doesn"t actually inherit the 1-series moniker - that has seemingly been reserved by the upcoming EOS R1, which will presumably be a higher-resolution rival to the Z9 and Alpha 1.

Still, at the end of the day, it"s not all about specs, despite the often forensic internet focus on them. The new Canon EOS R3 is a compelling camera for action shooters, stills and video alike, which inherits the prestigious mantle of the 1D-X series and improves on it in many, often surprising ways...

The EOS-1D X Mark III is Canon"s flagship DSLR camera for sports and wildlife photographers. With a price tag of £6499 / $6499, does it have what it takes to outpace the likes of the Nikon D6 and the Sony A9 II? Read our Canon 1D X Mark III to review to find out...

But what Canon didn’t have (and few other companies have either) is a high end pro sports mirrorless body with an integrated battery grip design. Canon has solved that with the release of the Canon EOS R3, a 1D style camera but with all of Canon’s latest mirrorless tricks…and a few new ones.

Unboxing the Canon EOS R3 for the first time, I was struck by its size. Up until now, none of the big three camera manufacturers — Canon, Sony, and Nikon — have shipped a full-gripped mirrorless body. As a previous owner of the Canon 1D Mark IV and 1D X, it felt like going home. Even so, this EOS R3 is actually slimmer and much lighter than its current DSLR 1D X Mark III counterpart and weighs in at only 2.2 pounds with the battery installed.

Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease available with both electronic and mechanical shutter

Mechanical: 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb Electronic: 30-1/64000 (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments up to 1/16000 then 1 stop until 1/64000) (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

AF point information, Eye Control pointer, Exposure level indicator, Shooting mode, ISO speed, Shutter speed, Aperture, Number of remaining multiple exposures, Exposure compensation, HDR shooting, Highlight tone priority, Multiple-exposure shooting, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Number of self-timer shooting, Digital Lens Optimizer, Maximum burst, AF method, Battery level, AF operation, Exposure simulation, Drive mode, AEB, Metering mode, FEB, Anti-flicker shooting, Still photo cropping, Aspect ratio, Auto Lighting Optimizer, AE lock, Picture Style, Flash-ready, White balance, Flash off, White balance correction, FE lock, Image Quality, High-speed sync, Bluetooth function, Wi-Fi function, Multi-function lock warning, Histogram, Electronic level, Lens information, focus distance scale, vertical exposure scale, Grid

Capacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.

Max. Approx. 12 fps. with Mechanical shutter/1st curtain electronic speed maintained for 1000+ JPEG or 1000 RAW images or 30 FPS with electronic shutter speed maintained for 540 JPEG or 150 RAW images6

Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/AC) (5 GHz /2.4 GHz)12, with Bluetooth 5.0 support Features supported - EOS Utility, Smartphone, Upload to image.canon, Wireless printing

EOS Utility 3 (incl. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor, WFT Utility, EOS Lens Registration Tool, EOS Web Service Registration Tool, Canon Camera connect app (iOS/Android), Mobile File Transfer app (iOS/Android),

Canon Speedlite (EL-1*, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX*, 580EX II*, 600EX*, 600EX-RT*, 600EX-II-RT*, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT*, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2*, Speedlite Transmitter ST- E10)

Under Canon testing standards with CFexpress card and during servo AF, only RF lenses and some EF lenses can be used for continuous shooting at the maximum speed. For details on supported lenses, refer to Canon"s official website.

The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture, flash, flicker reduction processing, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place).

The Canon R3 will feature a brand new, Canon-developed 24.1 megapixel back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, DIGIC X imaging processor, 6K/60p RAW video recording and oversampled 4K/120p video for up to six hours of regular video, 30fps burst shooting with full AF/AE tracking, and an integrated grip design with professional levels of weather-proofing.

The EOS R3 features Canon"s most advanced autofocusing system ever, with Auto Focus (AF) tracking for motorsports including racing cars and motorbikes, focusing in extreme darkness at light levels down to -7EV, and an innovative new autofocus Eye Control Function.

There"s also a 5.76 million dot electronic viewfinder with 120fps refresh rate, 5-axis IBIS providing up to 8-stops of protection against camera shake, and a fully articulating 4.1-million dot touch-screen display, and compatibility with Canon’s Mobile File Transfer smartphone app.

London, United Kingdom, 14th September 2021 – Canon Europe today announces the highly anticipated EOS R3 – a powerhouse for sports photography and reportage. Blending tradition with cutting edge technology, the EOS R3 offers all the familiarity and speed of Canon’s renowned EOS-1 series, with the innovation and versatility of the pioneering EOS R System.

Designed using feedback from the most demanding professional press and sports photographers, the EOS R3 features over 100 improvements upon Canon’s mirrorless and DSLR models. The result is a camera which dramatically streamlines workflows and takes the connection between camera and photographer to new levels, for unbeatable speed and responsiveness. With a brand new, innovative 24.1 megapixel sensor, the EOS R3 gives the optimal balance of performance, resolution and speed to offer news and sports photographers a camera to outperform and outpace the competition.

Leveraging the ground-breaking new 24.1 megapixel backside illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, the EOS R3 offers lightning fast image capture and enhanced responsiveness. The powerful sensor almost entirely eliminates rolling shutter distortion and with a rapid shutter speed, offering a range of 30 seconds to 1/64000th of a second, it helps sports photographers freeze the fastest of subjects. When using the electronic shutter, photographers can shoot up to 30fps with AE and AF tracking even when shooting RAW files, as well as options for shooting at 15fps and 3fps. The electronic shutter can also be used with both Canon and third-party flashes for the first time. Removing the traditional weaknesses of electronic shutters, Canon has introduced Flicker detection and a High Frequency anti-flicker shooting mode to detect and correct flickering light sources and prevent banding or colour and exposure issues.

The EOS R3’s high speed performance does not stop at the frames per second, it extends to the focusing as well. Capable of focusing in 0.03 seconds, the EOS R3 is the fastest EOS R series camera yet – perfect for capturing the unpredictable action of sport and reportage. Powered by Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, the EOS R3 features an improved Deep Learning algorithm, offering AF tracking including human and animal eye, body, and face detection as well as head detection for humans in both stills and videos. Designed with motorsports photographers in mind, Canon has also introduced a vehicle tracking function, to expertly track motorbikes, open cockpit Formula cars as well as GT and rally cars – with the ability to prioritise the vehicle or the driver’s helmet. Eye, face, head and body detection are now available in all AF modes, as well as a new Flexible Zone allowing users to select the size and shape of the Zone AF area. The EOS R3 sets a new standard for its ability to focus in lighting conditions as low as -7.5 EV - making this one of the most capable low light cameras available.

To maximise control over all these AF options the EOS R3 offers three different ways to select the AF points: the quick smart controller, the precise multi controller and the instinctive Eye Control AF. Eye control AF provides a more natural connection between the camera and the photographer. This intuitive and pioneering AF point selection method moves the focus point to where the photographer looks. In situations where the story can quickly unfold, this allows photographers to instinctively focus on the action with just a look.

Enhancing the ability for handheld shooting and steady movie production on the move, the 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer can combine with optical Image Stabilizer in selected RF lenses and offers industry-leading performance with up to 8-stops.

Users can remotely control the camera from a mobile device using the Canon’s Camera Connect App or using the Browser Remote function via an ethernet connection. A popular feature from the EOS-1D X Mark III, the Browser Remote function also enables users and head offices to remotely change metadata, browse and download images. Users will also be able to use Canon’s Mobile File Transfer (MFT) app - a mobile application for professional photographers that transfers images over a mobile device to an FTP/FTPS/SFTP server. Future enhancements of the app will include text conversion of voice memo, enhancing ease of use for professionals. A new smartphone holder accessory for the EOS R3, the Smartphone Link AD-P1, allows users to mount their iOS or Android device on top of the Multi-Function Shoe Adapter and easily transmit images via the new MFT app . The Canon Camera Connect app now enables the EOS R3 firmware to be updated via your phone - a first for an EOS camera.

As with the EOS R5, the EOS R3 takes Canon’s hybrid offering to the next level – meeting the demand for photographers to capture the action in both high-quality stills, and impressive high-resolution video. It offers powerful video capability, capturing 6K 60p RAW resolution footage, which offers 50 per cent more detail than 4K. With 6K CRM RAW files, exposure and white balance can be corrected post capture to ensure stunning image reproduction. 4K footage up to 60p is oversampled from 6K guaranteeing the highest possible 4K movie quality. Great for high speed and dynamic sports, the EOS R3 captures 4K 120p footage for stunning 4K resolution slow motion. It’s now possible to record up to six hours of regular video or 1.5 hours at high 119.88/100p frame rates.

At its core, the EOS R3 is designed to help photographers outpace their competitors – and the same is true for video. To reduce the file size and speed up video workflows, CRM light or MP4 footage can be recorded in All-I, IPB or the smaller IPB light option, allowing users to select from a range of bit rates to meet their needs and storage requirements. Dual card slots, including a UHS-II SD card slot and the ultra-high speed CFexpress make shooting 6K RAW video possible and support simultaneous recording to both cards in MP4 , providing a fail-safe back up of vital footage. Canon’s renowned Canon LOG 3 enables 10-bit internal recording, to achieve a greater dynamic range or 10bit HDR PQ which minimises the need for editing or grading footage in post-production. Excellent for roving reporters, the EOS R3 features Canon’s new Multi-Function Shoe and is compatible with the newly launched Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D - a camera-powered directional stereo microphone using digital processing - and the TEAC Tascam CA-XLR2d-C XLR adapter which enables two channel recording with professional XLR microphones.

Offering all the speed and familiarity of the EOS-1 series, Canon’s latest mirrorless employs a new Canon developed blackout-free, high-quality 5.76 million dot electronic viewfinder with low lag and refresh rate of up to 120 fps at full resolution for a viewing experience that rivals an optical viewfinder. Along with the newly introduced OVF simulation View Assist, the viewfinder offers richer tones and greater dynamic range. The shutter lag can be reduced to an astonishing 20ms - less than half that of a conventional camera, for near instant capture when the shutter release is pressed. The new high resolution Vari-Angle 4.1-million dot touch screen provides more detail than ever before and offers greater flexibility of shooting angles thanks to its ability to tilt and rotate into a range of positions. Combining existing EOS ergonomics with new controls and a number of new customisation options for users, including shutter sounds with volume control, the EOS R3 provides familiar, yet advanced control. To save time when moving between camera bodies, photographers can easily copy and save personalised settings to memory cards. Using the same LP-E19 battery as the EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS-1D X Mark III, the EOS R3 enables extended shooting and greater compatibility with existing DSLRs.

London, United Kingdom, 2nd June 2021 – Following Canon Inc.’s initial development announcement of the EOS R3 – its latest high-performance, high-speed professional mirrorless camera – more details have been revealed today confirming it marks a new era for sports, wildlife and news photographers.

Canon is committed to achieving the impossible, and this camera is no exception. Today, new specs prove the EOS R3 takes object-tracking to another level – adding Auto Focus (AF) tracking for motorsports including racing cars and motorbikes. In addition to this, ideal for filmmakers, the EOS R3 can record oversampled 4K video.

The EOS R3 combines the next-level performance and image quality advantages of Canon’s innovative EOS R System line-up. Pairing its RF Mount with Canon’s RF lenses, the EOS R3 offers possibilities unseen in any other camera/lens duo and opens the door to previously unattainable capabilities and unseen optical excellence. As a result, professional photographers – whether shooting sports, wildlife, or news – can capture fleeting moments in time, in ways they never thought possible.

Professionals following moving objects around the frame will enjoy the EOS R3’s ability to keep them in pin-sharp focus – even when shooting RAW at 30fps – thanks to Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. Alongside the people and animal (including birds) AF tracking technology found in the EOS R5 and EOS R6, the EOS R3 is perfect for motorsports photographers – with its ability to track racing cars and motorbikes. And when light conditions get tough, the camera can focus in extreme darkness at light levels -7EV or lower.

Supporting Canon’s unique Eye Control AF technology, which enables professionals to select the AF point with only their eye, the EOS R3 is an extension of any photographers’ creativity – reacting quickly in the moment to capture the shot. In low light, the EOS R3 offers up to 8-stops of protection against camera shake with Canon’s revolutionary combined Image Stabilizer (IS) technology. The camera’s sensor-shift IS works in tandem with the optical IS built into many RF Mount lenses, for a result that lets professionals shoot handheld in very dim light or while using long shutter speeds to intentionally blur movement.

At the heart of the EOS R3 lies a brand-new back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, working together with Canon’s high-performance DIGIC X image processor. Today, Canon can confirm it will capture quality RAW files at a staggering 30fps with full AF/AE tracking. The breath-taking speed of the camera’s new sensor also redefines what can be done with an electronic shutter. Flash sync is now possible with the electronic shutter when used with external Speedlites, and rolling shutter distortion when shooting fast-moving subjects has been reduced.

In addition to its next-level still photography capabilities, the EOS R3 is suited to those looking to capture high-quality video. The camera will record oversampled 4K, or users can record RAW footage internally. Canon Log 3 is also available to provide professionals with greater dynamic range and colour grading possibilities. Crucially, the same object recognition available to stills photographers is also available to videographers, so filmmakers can track fast-moving objects around the frame, keeping them in sharp focus.

Built to withstand the rigours of day-to-day professional use, the EOS R3 will have a tough, magnesium-alloy body featuring dust and water resistance to the same level as Canon’s legendary EOS-1D X series – ensuring it can cope in the toughest weather conditions. Dual card slots allow image files to be written to SD or CFexpress memory cards. The camera is powered by a high-capacity LP-E19 battery – the same as the one found in Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III cameras – enabling professionals to use and share batteries between cameras that they may already have in their kitbag. The camera will also offer a choice of controls with both multi controller and smart controller – for completely intuitive operation. Offering three customisable dials on the body, plus a Lens Control ring on each RF Mount lens, this allows shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation all to be easily adjusted while the camera is at the photographer’s eye. The EOS R3 is also equipped with a Vari-Angle screen letting professionals compose easily from creative perspectives.

As a camera intended for leading sports and news shooters – connectivity is vital. Offering a built in Wired LAN socket and 5GHz Wi-Fi allowing communication with computer networks, laptops and mobile devices, professionals can share images quickly and easily. As previously announced, the EOS R3 is also compatible with the Canon Mobile File Transfer app. What’s more, the EOS R3 will feature a new accessory shoe which provides data communication and power for new accessories when attached to the camera.

Today, with the news of three new innovative RF lens and a new file sharing app, Canon Inc. announces the development of EOS R3 – its latest high-speed and ultra-responsive professional mirrorless camera. With its ground-breaking design, the camera will empower professional sports and news photographers to meet challenging demands – to outpace and outperform. Boasting qualities seen in Canon’s DSLR and mirrorless bodies, the EOS R3 truly is a hybrid, next generation camera for the sports and news photographers of today and tomorrow.

The EOS R3 features a new Canon-developed BSI stacked CMOS sensor, a powerful DIGIC X imaging processor, shooting capabilities of 30fps with AF/AE tracking, eye, head and body detection and a pioneering new autofocus Eye Control Function. It is the ideal camera for action photographers looking for quality images, both still and moving, of objects travelling at intense speeds.

Built on the revolutionary EOS R System, with its unparalleled RF Mount and paired with one of Canon’s innovative RF lenses, the camera offers capabilities unseen in any other camera/lens duo. With lenses like the today launched RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 600mm F4L IS USM, professionals can achieve unrivalled optical excellence and performance.

The EOS R3 is the first EOS series camera to feature an entirely new 35mm back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor – developed by Canon. Combined with the power of its DIGIC X imaging processor, professionals using EOS R3 will achieve next-level, high-speed photography and filmmaking. Using the camera, they can enjoy 30fps with AF/AE tracking with minimal image distortion when using the electronic shutter – perfect for the likes of professional sports photographers challenged with capturing action within a fraction of a second.

Professionals can push creative boundaries with pin-sharp accurate tracking and focus on fast-moving action. The EOS R3’s next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF can track subjects’ eyes, heads and bodies travelling at speed – excellent for capturing even the finest of details in a split second. What’s more, Canon reveals it will add a new subject (yet to be disclosed) to the camera’s AF tracking.

The EOS R3 will feature new and improved technology first seen in Canon’s EOS 5. It is the first EOS digital camera to provide a new generation of photographers with ground-breaking Eye Control Function, which enables users to simply select and move the AF point using their eye via the viewfinder. This instinctive feature offers professionals natural and speedy control over AF. Reducing the time to focus, which is usually done with a multi-controller/button, this feature is again perfect for photographers looking to capture the most important subject for their frame at speed – whether that’s during a news conference or photographing a team sport.

Inspired by the EOS-1D series, the EOS R3 body allows for ultra-intuitive control in the most demanding professional situations. Professionals can expect the same durability and dust and water resistance as provided in Canon’s legendary EOS-1 series bodies. The camera also has the integrated grip that EOS-1D series users love and trust. With EOS R3, professionals have the confidence to keep on shooting – whatever the conditions – whether they are pitch side or poolside, inside or outside, in snow or sunshine.

The EOS R3 will be fully compatible with Canon’s Mobile File Transfer smartphone app. This provides a new way to transfer images and speed up workflow whilst on the move, using mobile network services and without the need for wired LAN equipment.

Canon is launching Version 1.2 of its Mobile File Transfer for iOS via the Apple App Store in June, which is compatible with Canon’s EOS-1D X Mark III, EOS R5 and EOS R6. Android support will be added in the future.

Today, Canon also announces the RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM – an impressive macro and portraiture lens which is the world’s first AF macro lens with 1.4x close up magnification . In addition to this Canon also revealed details of a the new RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 600mm F4L IS USM, two telephoto prime lenses designed to meet the demands for sports and wildlife professionals, with incredible focal lengths and capabilities, especially when paired with EOS R3.

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