Canon EOS R6 Mark III – 33MP Sensor & 7K Open Gate Internal RAW Recording
Canon has introduced the new EOS R6 Mark III, a model that shares numerous features with the Canon EOS C50 but is designed with still photography in mind. Despite this focus, the EOS R6 Mark III offers impressive video capabilities.
This camera is the successor to the R6 Mark II, which launched just over three years ago, while the original R6 was released in July 2020.
Key Features and Sensor Details
- The EOS R6 Mark III supports 7K Open Gate Internal RAW recording at up to 30p, 4K video at up to 120p, and 2K at up to 180p, matching the EOS C50's video performance.
- It uses the same 32MP 3:2 full-frame sensor as the EOS C50, an upgrade from the R6 Mark II's 24.2MP CMOS sensor.
- The sensor does not include Dual Gain Output (DGO) or the back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor technology found in higher-end models like the EOS C80 and EOS C400.
Sensor Technology and Performance
Interestingly, the R6 Mark III and C50 omit the Back Illuminated Stacked sensor found in other Canon models such as the C80, C400, and R3. Many manufacturers are adopting back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensors to improve autofocus performance.
The camera is powered by the DIGIC DV 7 processor, which also runs in the C50, C80, C400, C500 Mark II, and C300 Mark III cameras.
Canon emphasizes that the choice of sensor and processor allows the EOS R6 Mark III to balance high-resolution still imaging with strong video performance.
Author’s summary: The Canon EOS R6 Mark III advances Canon’s lineup by combining a 33MP sensor and robust video features in a versatile camera optimized for both photography and video.
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