The new Canon EOS R3 has had preview copies released to reviewers and anticipation is hotting up for what will be the latest flagship camera model from the established brand. Here’s what we know so far and what we can expect from the new Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 is believed to be the newest flagship full frame mirrorless camera from Canon. While still undergoing a process of development, some reviewers have had the chance to experience the camera in the flesh. The EOS R3 proposes a camera that takes the limits of Canon’s existing EOS R lineup to new grounds, with the inclusion of their own RF lenses with the RF mount.
AF Tracking Mode
Perhaps the greatest news surrounding this device is the new ‘AF (Auto Focus) tracking’ mode mooted by Canon as one of the greatest advancements in object tracking seen in the camera space. This was made possible thanks to Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.
The Auto Focus tracking mode is deemed to be most useful to photographers who intend to capture subjects that are prone to continuous motion. As expected, this has got those who operate in live sport, wildlife and the field of news very excited. It is believed that even when shooting RAW at 30fps the Camera will maintain focus on fast moving subjects.
In particular, these latest developments are intriguing those who operate in the fields of motorsport, like car racing and motorbiking. This is simply due to the extremely fast paced nature of the subjects involved in these sports, which have been a strain on camera technology of the past.
Shooting Video
As well as being able to capture stills in a way rarely seen before, the EOS R3 is also potentially highly capable in the field of video. This is seen in the inclusion of the ability to record in oversampled 4K and internal RAW footage. When combined with the AF technology previously mentioned this creates the potential for an extremely high quality sharp video shooter.
Connectivity
Announcements also point towards a device suited to the demands of connectivity in the present day. With the intended audience being sport and news photographers, the ability to share images and videos quickly is vital. Canon achieves this through the inclusion of 5GHz wifi and a wired LAN socket that allows for file sharing between computer networks and mobile devices. The EOS R3 is also confirmed to be compatible with the mobile file transfer app, a major win for those who want to share content on the go.
Build Quality
There is no doubt that this camera will ultimately be the go to mirrorless for professional photographers. The build quality of the device will reflect this, sporting the same magnesium-alloy body found in the EOS-1D X series. This body is tailor-made to deliver water and dust resistance. The camera will also be compatible with other batteries already found in the Canon range as it uses the universal LP-E19 battery. This adoption of universal elements is further found in the inclusion of dual memory card slots that are compatible with both SD and CFexpress cards.
Wrap Up
The EOS R3 is an extremely exciting product, with more information still to be released as the camera makes its way through development and into the hands of reviewers and consumers. When this information is released, you can be sure to read more about it on the CameraVibe Blog! Until then, why not check out some of the other models in the Canon EOS range below!
