Canon EOS R3 Review
The Canon EOS R3 ($5,999, body only) is a serious full-frame camera built for the most demanding types of photography, such as professional sports, exotic wildlife, reportage, and events. Its 24MP stacked image sensor focuses faster than standard chips, and is ideal for freezing fleeting moments of action. Its headline-grabbing feature, an autofocus system you can control by moving your eyes, isn't quite magical, but works well. Most importantly, the R3 handles like a dream and is durable enough to weather all kinds of environments. It earns both our TechX award thanks to its groundbreaking HDR viewfinder that shows the world more like an optical one, as well as our Editors' Choice award for its top-notch performance.Benefits of a Stacked Sensor The EOS R3 is one of a handful of full-frame cameras available today that use stacked image sensors. These types of chips put memory and sensor together for quicker readout. It's what allows the R3 to focus and take photos at 30fps using a...
The Canon EOS R3 is loaded with high-tech features, including an autofocus system you control with your eyes, but still nails all of the fundamentals, making it a phenomenal camera for sports and wildlife pros.
Intelligent autofocus with excellent subject recognition; 14-bit Raw imaging at up to 30fps; Large HDR viewfinder with OVF simulation; Supports CFexpress and UHS-II SD memory; Ample wired and wireless connectivity options; Sized-down gripped body handles beautifully; 6K60 Raw and 4K120 video modes
Eye Control focus isn't magical; Finicky USB-C charging support