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.

[Django]

The ZR is still a beast. That big screen, 32 bit audio and R3D workflow are seriously impressive, but it’s video first and still has a few UI quirks. The Nikon/RED partnership still feels a bit first gen. The R6 Mark III just feels more balanced, yet flexible enough to deliver cinematic footage straight out of the body with many C50 features/sensor ported over.

A bit like the 5D mark3 with ML Raw, this feels like they struck the perfect balance. You can shoot open gate h265 for social or RAW for high-end delivery, switch to the mechanical shutter for flash stills, and color match Canon’s C line with zero hassle.

Paired with the new 45 mm f1.2 STM, it’s a setup that really nails what I want in a hybrid rig. As a shooter who still swears by my old EF 35 mm f1.4 and 50 mm f1.2, this combo really speaks to me. Could probably now trade those lenses in for this new setup. The fact that the whole kit comes in around 3000 euros is kind of wild for what it delivers.

For me it’s not about beating other systems, it’s just the first Canon in years that feels genuinely right for how I shoot.

I'll give it a few days to sink in, Nikon Z mount holds the advantage of being able to adapt my EF, Sony E & Leica M glass all with AF which is something big to consider but its hard for me to dismiss open gate value in 2025 moving forward.