Canon EOS R3 Review (not a camera for everyone, D. Abbott)

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Here it is: the Canon EOS R3 review I was waiting for.

Canon EOS R3 at a glance:

  • 24MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Eye Control AF
  • 6K60 Raw and 4K120 10-Bit Internal Video
  • 30 fps E. Shutter, 12 fps Mech. Shutter
  • 5.76m-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate
  • 3.2″ 4.2m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Built-In Vert. Grip
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Wired LAN and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Support

Dustin Abbott posted his Canon EOS R3 review along with his exhaustive findings. What I like in his reviews is that they are a balanced mix between lab testing and real world experience. Few reviewers get this mix right. From his conclusion:

[…] the EOS R3 is a crucial camera if Canon wants to get working professionals out of their DSLRs and into mirrorless…and all of those nice, shiny, expensive RF mount lenses.  The EOS R3 brings some genuine innovation to the 1D series design, including the Eye Control AF, in body image stabilization, and a faster burst rate than any 1D body has ever seen.  30FPS means that you have plenty of opportunities to choose the perfect frame.

If you put the EOS R3 and the Sony Alpha 1 together, the Sony looks like (by far) the cheaper camera even though it costs about $500 more. It is basically the same size as all of Sony’s other full frame mirrorless models, while the EOS R3 looks like the high end sports camera that it is.

[…] At the end of the day, however, this is not a camera for everyone. It’s too big, too heavy, and too expensive. It’s strengths are overkill for many photographers, and I doubt it will ever sell at the levels of cameras like the EOS R5 or R6.

As usual the review comes with a huge set of sample pictures, comparison charts, and all the information you might want to know. Dustin’s reviews are what I look for when I am about to purchase new gear. As usual Dustin Abbott also releases a complete video review. See below.

More gear reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here. You can follow Dustin Abbott on Twitter, YouTube, or on his website.

You can download the Canon EOS R3 user manual from Canon. Or you might read it online. A technical brochure about the EOS R3 is available. You can watch the EOS R3 live-stream again here. More EOS R3 review stuff is listed here. We put together some interesting videos about the EOS R3, listed here. Be sure to check Gordon Laing’s in-depth review of the EOS R3, part 1 and part 2. Oh, and don’t forget to listen how the R3’s 30fps sound. Canon EOS R3 product description after the break.

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Save 30% On DxO Photo Editing Software (Nik, Photolab, and more)

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You can save 30% on DxO photo editing software over the festivities.

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Canon EOS R5c To Be Released Q1 2022?

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A new rumor about the Canon EOS R5c. A camera some wish would come to existence. Time will tell.

Be aware that the moniker “EOS R5c” is nothing official, it was invented by the rumor and fun community. The EOS R5c is said to sport a 45MP sensor (same as EOS R5). Here is the list of rumored specifications:

Canon EOS R5C Information

  • 45mp full-frame sensor
  • DIGIC X
  • Canon Log 3
  • Canon Log 2 is still being discussed
  • Unlimited 8K30P recording in Cinema RAW Light. XF-AVC and MP4
  • Timecode in/out
  • The same multipurpose hot shoe as the EOS R3. Which will work with accessories such as the Tascam XLR module.
  • Active cooling
  • 3/8″ or 1/4″ mounting point on the EVF for a top handle that won’t interfere with the hot shoe.
  • Full-size HDMI Port
  • The LCD has been moved further back to accommodate the cooling fan. So this likely means that it won’t recess into the body like the Canon EOS R5.

Previous rumors pointed at January 2022 for the announcement. Now it is Q1 of 2022. No information about the price. We recommend you take this rumor with a grain of salt.

Stay tuned.

[via Canon Rumors]

Today Only: Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Canon EF – $339.95 (reg. $549.95)

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Only for today (12/13/2021) B&H Photo has a 38% discount on the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Canon EF mount.

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
  • 1:2 Magnification, 2″ Working Distance
  • Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
  • Multi-Coated Elements
  • Manual Focus Design
  • 12-Blade Diaphragm

Get the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Canon EF mount on sale at $339.95. Compare at $549.95.

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Today Only: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – $729 (reg. $1089)

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Only for today (12/13/2021) B&H Photo has a 33% discount on the excellent Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary for Canon EF mount.

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5 to f/22
  • One FLD Element, Three SLD Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic Motor AF System
  • OS Image Stabilization
  • Removable, Rotating Tripod Collar
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Get the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary for Canon EF on sale at $729. Compare at $1,089.

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Canon EOS R5 Real World Review (outdoors in Winter)

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Here is a Canon EOS R5 on the field. See how the EOS R5 holds up in real world and outside a testing lab. In Winter conditions, indeed.

At a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • 8K30 Raw and 4K120 10-Bit Internal Video
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 20 fps E. Shutter
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1053 Points
  • 0.5″ 5.76m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Subject Tracking with Deep Learning
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots

Coming from First Man Photography, the Canon EOS R5 review below shows the R5 used outside in winter conditions:

We head out into challenging winter conditions to review the Canon R5 in what turns out to be a beautiful day of landscape photography. FYI – my camera reviews feature very little tech spec discussion. They are about how the camera feels and performs on a given day in the real world.

More Canon EOS R5 reviews are listed here, for EOS R6 reviews see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

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