Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark III on November 6, 2025, a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for hybrid photographers and videographers. It succeeds the R6 Mark II, featuring a 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor (35.9 x 23.9 mm), up from 24.2 megapixels. The native ISO range is 100-64,000, expandable to 50-102,400, a reduction from the Mark II’s 204,800 maximum, reflecting the higher resolution’s impact on noise. The camera measures 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm, weighs 609 g (body only), and uses a weather-sealed magnesium alloy chassis.

The R6 Mark III supports a mechanical shutter (1/8,000-30 s) and electronic rolling shutter (1/16,000-30 s) with bulb mode. Continuous shooting hits 40 fps (electronic) or 12 fps (mechanical/electronic first-curtain), buffering up to 150 RAW frames or 330 JPEGs on CFexpress Type B cards. Pre-continuous shooting captures 20 frames before full shutter press in RAW, JPEG, or HEIF, improving on the Mark II’s RAW-only pre-capture. In-body stabilization offers 8.5 stops (CIPA), with 7.5 stops for peripheral correction on wide-angle lenses. Dual Pixel CMOS AF II provides 6,097 autofocus points for stills and 4,641 for video, operating from EV -6.5 to 21 (stills) or -4 to 21 (video) at ISO 100.

Video recording includes 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. Features like Canon Log 2/3 (15 stops dynamic range), waveform monitoring, metadata tagging, 4-channel audio, and full-size HDMI enhance workflows. Bitrates reach 2,600 Mbps for 7K RAW, with proxy support, though modes above 100 fps are capped at 2 hours. Storage uses one CFexpress Type B slot (up to 8 TB) and one UHS-II SD slot.

The camera has a 3.69m-dot OLED EVF (0.76x magnification, 100% coverage) and a 3-inch, 1.62m-dot vari-angle touchscreen. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and a multi-function shoe. The LP-E6P battery delivers about 620 shots. A comparison with the R6 Mark II shows key differences:

Priced at $2,799 (body only), the R6 Mark III ships November 20, 2025, with lens kits ranging from $3,149 to $4,049. Initial tests confirm fast, accurate autofocus and sharp JPEG output, though RAW noise performance awaits further analysis.

Key Features

• 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

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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.