Canon Announces the R6 Mark III

Canon’s latest release, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, announced on November 6, 2025, marks a significant leap forward for hybrid photographers and videographers. This full-frame mirrorless camera, succeeding the R6 Mark II, combines advanced imaging capabilities with robust video features, making it a versatile tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Equipped with a 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor (35.9 x 23.9 mm), up from the Mark II’s 24.2 megapixels, it delivers sharper images with a native ISO range of 100-64,000, expandable to 50-102,400. Despite a reduced maximum ISO compared to its predecessor’s 204,800, the higher resolution ensures exceptional detail. The camera’s weather-sealed magnesium alloy chassis, measuring 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm and weighing 609g (body only), offers durability and portability for demanding shoots.

Performance is a standout feature of the R6 Mark III. It supports continuous shooting at 40 fps with the electronic shutter or 12 fps with the mechanical/electronic first-curtain shutter, buffering up to 150 RAW frames or 330 JPEGs on CFexpress Type B cards. The enhanced pre-continuous shooting mode captures 20 frames before a full shutter press in RAW, JPEG, or HEIF, expanding on the Mark II’s RAW-only capability. With 8.5 stops of in-body stabilization (CIPA-rated) and 7.5 stops for peripheral correction on wide-angle lenses, the camera ensures steady shots in challenging conditions. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system, boasting 6,097 autofocus points for stills and 4,641 for video, operates effectively from EV -6.5 to 21 (stills) or -4 to 21 (video) at ISO 100, delivering fast and accurate subject tracking.

Video capabilities elevate the R6 Mark III to a professional-grade tool. It records 7K RAW Light (6912 x 4640) at up to 59.94 fps (12-bit), ProRes RAW at 29.97 fps, oversampled 4K UHD/DCI at 120 fps, and Full HD at 180 fps. Open Gate 7K at 30p supports vertical framing, ideal for social media content creation. Features like Canon Log 2/3 with 15 stops of dynamic range, waveform monitoring, metadata tagging, 4-channel audio, and a full-size HDMI port streamline video workflows. Bitrates reach 2,600 Mbps for 7K RAW, with proxy support, though modes above 100 fps are limited to 2 hours. Storage is handled by one CFexpress Type B slot (up to 8 TB) and one UHS-II SD slot.

The camera features a 3.69m-dot OLED EVF with 0.76x magnification and 100% coverage, paired with a 3-inch, 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen for intuitive control. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and a multi-function shoe. The LP-E6P battery provides approximately 620 shots per charge. Compared to the R6 Mark II, the Mark III offers a higher-resolution sensor, advanced video resolutions, and improved stabilization, though it comes at a higher price point of $2,799 (body only) versus $2,300.

Priced at $2,799 for the body only, with lens kits ranging from $3,149 to $4,049, the R6 Mark III is set to ship on November 20, 2025.

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Press Release

Canon Unveils New EOS R6 Mark III Hybrid Powerhouse Camera and Canon Unveils New EOS R6 Mark III Hybrid Powerhouse Camera and Compact RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 6, 2025 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera and the RF45mm F1.2 STM lens. The EOS R6 Mark III camera builds on Canon's renowned 5-series and 1-series legacy, delivering pro-level hybrid performance for advanced photographers, videographers, content creators, and hybrid enthusiasts shooting across portraits, events, wildlife, sports, and social media production. The RF45mm F1.2 STM lens introduces a compact, lightweight prime optic with outstanding f/1.2 performance, ideal for everyday shooting and creative expression.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Camera Delivers Pro Performance in a Versatile Package

The EOS R6 Mark III camera combines high-resolution imaging, advanced video capabilities, and reliable design to empower hybrid creators.

Key features include:

• 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor supporting up to 40fps electronic shutter shooting with 20 frames of pre-continuous shooting, and mechanical shutter/electronic first curtain at up to 12fps.
• CFexpress type B + SD card for improved hybrid shooting performance.
• Advanced video features including 7K 59.94p RAW Light recording, 4K 119.8p and Slow and Fast motion mode, and 7K 30p "Open Gate" video for increased vertical resolution, compositional flexibility, and post-production stabilization.
• Oversampled 4K 60p/30p recording (with 7K oversampling for 30p), Canon Log 2 with up to15 stops of dynamic range, waveform monitoring, Register People Priority and Focus Accel/Decel algorithms inspired by Cinema EOS C400 and C80 cameras for natural, professional autofocus behavior. As well as white balance and operational improvements when recording video.

This camera offers versatility for professionals and enthusiasts, from portrait, wedding and event shooters to birding and landscape photographers and emerging videographers transitioning from smartphones.

Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens Designed to Redefine Compact f/1.2 Prime Performance

The RF45mm F1.2 STM is a 45mm standard prime lens designed for natural perspectives close to human vision, with a wider angle than traditional 50mm options. It's lightweight (approx. 346g) and compact build makes it easy to handle for portraits, snapshots, landscapes, and more-equivalent to approx. 72mm on APS-C bodies like the EOS R7 or R50 cameras.

Key features include:

• Wide f/1.2 aperture enabled by innovative PMo aspherical lenses and gear-type STM with magnetic detection, reducing size and weight compared to larger f/1.2 lenses
• Rich, three-dimensional bokeh with nine aperture blades for smooth, circular blur; digital lens optimizer corrects distortions for outstanding rendering
• Fixed rear-lens focusing system minimizes image quality shifts across distances; aperture range (f/1.2 to f/16) allows flexible depth control, faster shutters, and low-ISO shooting
• Enhanced compactness via fixed-length barrel and minimum focusing distance, delivering value and reliability for diverse applications

Availability

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera body only and kits with either the Canon RF24-105 F4 L IS USM, the RF24-105 F4-7.1 IS STM USM lens, or the Stop Motion Animation Firmware are expected to be available in November 2025, for an estimated retail price of $2,799.00, $4,049.00, $3,149.00 and $2,899.00 respectively*. The RF45mm F1.2 STM lens is expected to be available in December 2025, for an estimated retail price of $469.99*. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

* Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.

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Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past.

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