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Canon gives new teasers about the EOS R3

First announced in April, Canon has revealed more information about its professional full frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R3.

After teasing in the first press release that a new subject type is coming for the autofocus detection system, Canon has confirmed that the EOS R3 will be able to track moving cars and motorbikes, making it an ideal tool for motorsports photographers. This is in addition to the two current subjects – people and animals – that the EOS R5 and R6 have already showcased.

Canon has also teased that the EOS R3 will be able to achieve focus down to EV -7, giving even greater opportunities in low light situations. And that's not all – the EOS R3 will offer up to 8 stops combined image stabilisation (in-body and lens), just like the R5 and R6 cameras which first introduced in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

As Canon has already revealed, the EOS R3 will use a newly developed back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, powered by Canon’s next generation DIGIC X image processor. Today, Canon has confirmed that the camera will be able to capture quality RAW files at 30fps (frames per second) with full AF/AE tracking. This sensor will also redefine what can be achieved 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.

The combination of low light performance and high-speed action capture for a wide variety of subjects – with focus even achieved when shooting RAW at 30fps – means that the EOS R3 is shaping up to be a promising all-rounder for professional photographers.

The first video capabilities have also been unveiled. The EOS R3 will record oversampled 4K video, as well as RAW footage. Not only that, but the same subject detection features will work for video as well as stills. What's more, Canon Log 3 will be natively available.

Lastly, the camera's build matches up with the professional users it's being designed for. A magnesium alloy body and dust- and water-resistance provide ruggedness and durability, whilst dual cards slots – one SD and one CFexpress – are present. 

Also, for the first time in a Canon camera with a built-in grip, the EOS R3 includes a vari-angle screen. Creative control is at the forefront of the design by inclusion of this feature, as well as three customisable dials on the camera body itself. With a choice of multi controller and the smart controller first found on the EOS-1D X Mark III, plus wired LAN socket and 5G Wi-Fi, the EOS R3 is equipped with a variety of tools and features to keep photographers connected and in control.

There's still no information on when the EOS R3 will be available, but you can join EOS mail – EOS magazine's free email newsletter – to keep up-to-date with the latest information.

For the full press release and previous announcements, visit the EOS system.
 


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