Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: The Ultimate Upgrade

Canon, however, missed the opportunity to add dial lock during the redesign. Accidentally knocking in the wrong place is one of my biggest gripes with my Mark II, same with the Mark III. It may not be a big deal for casual shooters, but when the Mark II (or III) is in the dual camera setup, it has a tendency to knock on my hip and go in the wrong way. Now imagine quickly getting to your camera to break that split-second moment at the wedding, whether it’s the first kiss, confetti throwing, or what a relative did, and you can see why having a part that allows the camera to sneak in the wrong way is a big drawback.

The EVF and LCD displays are based on the old model, which is disappointing – we haven’t seen a four-color LCD from Canon that can go head-to-head with the latest Sony cameras. The 3-inch, 1.62m dot LCD can be tilted and turned to get the most angles you want for the shot. Sadly, there’s also no large LCD screen to quickly view your preferences; this seems to be reserved for the high-end EOS R1, R3, and R5 cameras.

Speed ​​Demon

Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II was no slouch in the speed department, but the new Mark III takes it to a whole new level. While 12 frames per second (fps) auto and 40 fps dual-mode burst are similar on paper, keep in mind that the Mark III’s 32.5 MP sensor has three more pixels to adjust, plus it can shoot a full 20 frames of RAW half a second before the shutter closes. This made photographing birds during takeoff very easy, and I think bird, game, and portrait photographers will love using it. Although the Mark II had this, it can now be assigned to the M-Fn button for easy on and off when needed. As for this button, it is easier than the previous model, which was “easy”. I used to find it a bit noisy whether I pressed the button or not, but now it’s silent, so wildlife photographers will no doubt appreciate this subtle change.

One thing missing is Canon’s Digic Accelerator, which means the R6 III doesn’t get Action Priority Auto Focus (AF), so it won’t be the best for contact sports like football, basketball, or volleyball. There is, however, support for Nominate Register People Priority, from the R1 and R5 flagship cameras. As the name suggests, this feature allows you to register faces so that the camera knows who to focus on when there are multiple shots. This is great not only for sports photography, where you want the star players to focus, but also for events like weddings, where you’re looking to focus on the bride, groom, and close family members. I’ve spent many hours with the Canon EOS R1, R5 Mark II, and R6 III, and I don’t think many will be disappointed with the R6 III’s performance when it comes to gaming. The AF is very tight and responsive, and if you want to take pictures of your child playing in the Sunday league, Register People Priority will be more than enough to ensure you’re tracking your key players and picking up sharp shots. Of course, if you are shooting game professionally, the R5 II or R1 will be a better option for you.