Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review (very impressive evolution, D. Abbott)

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III at a glance:

  • 32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 7K 60p 12-Bit Internal RAW Light Video
  • Open Gate 7K 30p, High-Speed 4K 120p
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II & Movie Servo AF
  • Up to 40 fps & Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 8.5-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF with OVF View Assist
  • 3″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

After some time I am happy to feature again a review by a reviewer I consider to be one of the most reliable out there. If you are on the fence for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, this is the review to read.

Dustin Abbott posted a comprehensive review about the new Canon EOS R6 Mark III. The review discusses every aspect of the EOS R6 III, from sensor performance to dynamic range. Test pics, charts, ISO comparison, image quality analysis, it’s all there and there won’t be any question left after you read Mr. Abbott’s review on his webiste, so that you do not miss anything.

From Mr. Abbott’s conclusion:

[…] the Canon EOS R6 MKIII a very impressive evolution of the R6 line. Canon used to be notorious for “crippling” their lower tier cameras to protect the higher tier options, but the R6 MKIII feels like anything but that. It is enough cine camera for most people, and enough sports camera for others, while also managing to be a generally excellent jack-of-all-trades for those who need their camera to do everything. This is very competitive against equivalent options from Sony or Nikon, and definitely justifies its price tag of $2799 USD through its performance.

I remain frustrated by Canon’s prohibitive policies around third-party lenses, making it harder for me to recommend the system as a whole to people despite excellent cameras like this, but if you are someone who prefers to buy first party lenses anyway, that won’t be a restriction for you.

I wouldn’t be surprised to find the Canon EOS R6 Mark III become Canon’s best selling full frame camera over the next few years, as it now has enough resolution to feel acceptable, enough buffer depth and tracking capabilities to make people question the reason to spend more, and enough video performance to allow aspiring filmmakers to choose it over more expensive cine cameras. And, considering that Canon remains the top selling camera brand in the world, I suspect they will move just about as many R6 MKIII’s as they can make.

Seems to be a rather cool piece of gear, the EOS R6 Mark III. As usual with Mr. Abbott’s reviews, there is an exhaustive video version too.

More reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here.

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Jack Of All Trades According To PetaPixel

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The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II is getting plenty of positive reviews. Here is one more.

EOS R5 Mark II at a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC Accelerator Processing
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control
  • 8K 60 Raw/4K 60 SRAW/4K 120 10-Bit Video
  • Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 5.76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 Support

PetaPixel reviewed the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II, and their impression is very positive. From their conclusion:

[…] it is clear that Canon has made a versatile camera that keeps the pressure on the Nikon Z8 and is also Canon’s best hybrid video and stills capture device. I still feel like the form factor and handling of the Z8 are excellent and I prefer the layout to the R5 Mark II. However, there is no denying that the Z8 still gives a similar stills shooting experience and some video improvements, all at a lower price.

What the Canon R5 Mark II represents is Canon’s most capable all-round camera to date and it is easy to see why it has overshadowed even the EOS R1. I think many Canon shooters will opt to go with the R5 Mark II as a preferred tool for shooting sports, action, and wildlife, even though the R1 and R3 are more specialized tools in this regard. The fact is, Canon has given the R5 Mark II a capable sensor with good electronic shutter characteristics and a far more versatile megapixel count […]

Prefer watching your reviews? Here you are…:

Canon EOS R5 Mark II: [shoplist 72359]

Canon EOS R5 Mark II coverage is listed here.

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II: Dynamic Range vs ISO Settings (little changed since original EOS R)

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Photons to Photo has published their dynamic range settings for the brand new Canon EOS R5 Mark II (preorder here).

EOS R5 Mark II at a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC Accelerator Processing
  • Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control
  • 8K 60 Raw/4K 60 SRAW/4K 120 10-Bit Video
  • Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
  • 5.76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 Support

As you can see in the chart below, dynamic range has changed little since the original EOS R, and it’s basically the same as the EOS R3. So, forget about this pixel peepers stuff, take the camera you have, and go out snapping pics.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II preorder: [shoplist 72359]

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Canon EOS R50 Review (reasonable amount of quality features)

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Here is a Canon EOS R50 review. The EOS R50 is one of the entry-level EOS R bodies and features an APS-C imaging sensor.

Canon EOS R50 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • UHD 4K 30p Video Recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 Zones
  • 2.36m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • 15 fps Electronic Shutter
  • Movie for Close-Up Demos Mode
  • Vertical Movie Mode
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Dustin Abbott posted his comprehensive EOS R50 review. From hos conclusion:

[given the price] the Canon EOS R50 will almost certainly sell well for Canon because it offers a reasonable amount of quality features for the very low price point. The only cheaper APS-C mirrorless camera is the Canon R100, and that camera comes without the articulating LCD screen and has an older focus system.

You’ll want to either have relatively small hands or else a strong desire for a compact camera, but, if that’s the case, you’ll enjoy having a decent viewfinder and an excellent touchscreen in such a compact camera. The autofocus system is very robust for this class of camera, which definitely ups the fun factor.

The biggest reason to hesitate on purchasing the Canon EOS R50 is the utter lack of native lenses available for it. Canon needs to demonstrate that they are going to support the RF-S mount in a way far better than their failure to support the EF-M mount. The current state of the EOS R system is that I really like and enjoying using many of the cameras, but I’m frustrated by the policies regarding lenses.

Read the complete review at dustinabbott.net

Mr. Abbott’s reviews are among the most professional and exhaustive you’ll find. I strongly recommend you check it out in its entirety. The review comes with sample images, ISO tests, and basically with anything you might want to know about the EOS R50.

If, on the other hand, you prefer watching a video, below is the video-review of the Canon EOS R50.

Canon EOS R50: [shoplist 70747]

Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS Review (frustrating areas of regression, D. Abbott)

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Here is a professional review of the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS lens. This is one of the less expensive lenses for the EOS R system (i.e. a kit lens)

The lens at a glance:

  • Full-Frame Lens
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Focus Control Ring
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compact and Lightweight Design

Dustin Abbott reviewed the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS. Here are his findings. It’s a very exhaustive and complete review, and I suggest you have a look at it (especially if you are pondering to get the RF 24-50mm). From Mr. Abbott’s conclusion:

[the RF 24-50mm] serves a specific purpose, namely to provide a small, lightweight, inexpensive lens for people to add to their Canon EOS R8 (and future cameras) so that they have a lens to actually take pictures with. I remember my first Canon DSLR purchase (the Rebel T1i) and it came with an EF-S 18-55mm IS lens. I didn’t love the lens (sold it fairly quickly), but it gave me something to use in the first couple of months so that I could use my new camera. There are places where Canon has improved things (autofocus is definitely better), but there are also some really frustrating areas of regression. Canon’s maximum aperture range on these type lenses has become decidedly worse, as Canon clearly banks on the improved ISO performance in modern cameras covering for the slower maximum apertures. They’ve also become increasingly reliant on software to cover for the hardware shortcomings, with massive amounts of optical correction needed to make the image usable.

Read the complete review at dustinabbot.net

The review is not very positive. On the other hand, this is a kit lens, and at $299 I guess you can not expect much more. Mr. Abbott’s review comes with test charts, sample photos, ISO test, there is nothing that is missed. And if you’re not into reading reviews, you can watch the video-review below.

More reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here.

Canon RF 24-50mm IS: [shoplist 72132]

Canon EOS R8 Review (does a lot of things really well, D. Abbott)

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Here is a Canon EOS R8 review by our favourite gear reviewer.

Canon EOS R8 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60p 10-Bit Internal Video, Canon Log 3
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 40 fps Electronic Shutter
  • Movie Digital IS
  • Vertical Movie Mode
  • Microphone Input, Headphone Output
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Dustin Abbott reviewed the Canon EOS R8, and here are his findings. Please note that Mr. Abbott’s review are thorough and exhaustive and you shouldn’t stop at what we feature here. The review covers everything you might want to know about the EOS R8 and I encourage you to have a closer look. From the conclusion:

[given its price] the EOS R8 is destined to be one of Canon’s best selling cameras. Most of the time the camera options near this price point have a smaller APS-C sensor, so this will almost certainly entice some people to take the plunge to the larger full frame sensor and the resulting image quality that comes with it.

If you like the form factor of the EOS RP but are ready for an upgrade, the EOS R8 is a great option. It has a much better sensor, a much better focus system, and far better video specs (this was a real weakness in the EOS RP). There are still some limitations, but this camera does a lot of things really well and can make beautiful images…and be a lot of fun doing it.

My single greatest regret here is the lack of in-body-image-stabilization, as this has become a fairly ubiquitous feature on competing cameras and some of Canon’s best lens matches for this camera don’t have lens stabilization. But other than that I definitely prefer the Canon EOS R8’s ergonomics to, say, Sony’s a7C series of cameras, and the Canon costs less, too. 

Read the review at dustinabbott.net

Mr. Abbott also provides a video-review, see below.

There a lot of people who likes to be called “reviewer”. Dustin Abbott is one of the few I check when I am about to buy new gear. More Canon EOS R8 review stuff is listed here.

Canon EOS R8: [shoplist 70746]