Canon R6 mark III brings 7K60 RAW, Open Gate, CLog2

[Django]

Just when I was about to pull trigger on a ZR, Canon drops this bombshell:

Canon EOS R6 III 

Key specifications

32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor

Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.5EV

40fps burst rate w/ pre-capture

3.0", 1.62M dot fully-articulating screen

7K recording up to 60p (Canon Cinema Raw Lite)

Oversampled 4K <60p, 4K 120p with audio

Q&S mode dial

3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p

$2799 / 2899 €

 

..and it doesn't stop there, Canon is also dropping a 45mm f1.2 STM lens.. for $470 / 445€ !

 

[Django]

 

[ND64]

Heat management is like Canon wants you to buy C50 instead 

And RAW file size situation is not different from ZR

[Django]

Well yeah the lack of a fan isn't going to give you unlimited thermals in the most demanding recording options but I find it quite acceptable (above reviewer got almost 2 hours in 7K RAW Open Gate 30p) and unlike the ZR the h265 is actually very usable here with constant bitrate oversampled 4K. If you add open gate, 4K120 no crop, mech shutter and EVF, it seems to me like the better hybrid choice. ZR is still fantastic considering its compact size, R3D code, 32-bit float and 4" display. It's just nice to see Canon holding no punches in this mid-tier market!

I'm still undecided, I hope this pushes Nikon to add open gate and more RED tech like traffic light system to ZR via firmware. 

[Chrille]

Another nice camera that ist perfectly capable to shoot your personal "Frances Ha". 

 

[MrSMW]

1 hour ago, Django said:

3.0", 1.62M dot fully-articulating screen

A bit small and lacking in res for 2025, but otherwise looks a decent spec overall but nothing especially exciting.

 

1 hour ago, Django said:

Canon is also dropping a 45mm f1.2 STM lens.. for $470 / 445€

That sounds pretty decent though...

With a clean sheet, I'd still go Nikon personally, - I just prefer their history and direction they are going in.