Published November 6, 2025
TL;DR (Key takeaways)
- R6 Mark III: New 32.5MP full‑frame sensor, 7K RAW Light up to 59.94p, 4K up to 119.8p, open‑gate 7K/30p, 40fps e‑shutter with 20‑frame pre‑capture, CFexpress Type‑B + SD slots. US price $2,799 body‑only; kits also available; shipping late November.
- RF 45mm f/1.2 STM: Compact, 346g “true‑standard” prime with 67mm filter, $469.99, shipping in December. Not an L‑series lens (no weather sealing); hood sold separately. B&H Photo Video+2CineD+2
Canon’s new hybrid workhorse is official
Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark III, a third‑generation, do‑everything full‑frame mirrorless designed for creators who want equal confidence in stills and video. The headline upgrades include a 32.5‑megapixel sensor, 7K RAW Light recording up to 59.94p, 4K up to 119.8p, and open‑gate capture for maximum reframing flexibility in post. The camera also adds CFexpress Type‑B + SD media, 40fps electronic bursts with 20‑frame pre‑continuous capture, and expanded video assist tools including Canon Log 2 and waveform monitoring. US pricing starts at $2,799 for the body, with kits and a Stop Motion bundle also offered, and availability beginning this month.
Beyond core specs, Canon has smoothed the R6’s hybrid ergonomics. The Mark III moves to a full‑size HDMI Type‑A port, adds a front tally lamp for on‑camera recording visibility, and introduces Register People Priority so you can teach the AF system who to favor in crowds—a small feature that’s huge for events and doc work.
Price and release date
Canon lists the EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799 (body‑only). Two official kits are also launching: RF 24–105mm f/4‑7.1 IS STM for $3,149, and RF 24–105mm f/4L IS USM for $4,049. Canon says US availability begins in November 2025, with retailers indicating late‑month ship dates.
What’s genuinely new vs. the R6 Mark II
- Resolution & video headroom: 32.5MP (up from 24MP) gives you more cropping latitude for wildlife/sports and enables 7K oversampling for cleaner 4K.
- 7K RAW Light & open gate: Internal 7K/59.94p RAW Light, open‑gate 7K/30p (for vertical/social reframes), and 4K/119.8p slow‑mo mark a major step for the 6‑series.
- Media & sustained bursts: A new dual‑slot layout—CFexpress Type‑B + SD UHS‑II—supports the higher data rates of 7K and longer burst sequences. Canon maintains 12fps mechanical and 40fps electronic despite the higher pixel count.
- AF quality‑of‑life: Register People Priority face registration joins Canon’s subject‑detection AF suite to keep the right person in focus as scenes change.
- I/O that creators asked for: The move to full‑size HDMI and the addition of a tally lamp reduce rigging compromises for solo shooters.
Engadget’s early write‑up frames the R6 Mark III as a dramatic generational boost thanks to the new 32.5MP (non‑stacked) sensor paired with 7K RAW and 40fps bursts—firmly positioning it against class rivals from Sony and Nikon.
New lens: RF 45mm f/1.2 STM aims to put f/1.2 in everyone’s bag
Launched alongside the camera, Canon’s RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is a fast, compact, and unusually affordable standard prime that hews closer to the “true normal” field of view than a 50mm. At 346g with a 67mm front filter, it’s small enough to live on the camera—and at $469.99, it undercuts not only Canon’s f/1.2 L‑glass by a mile but also many third‑party fast primes. US shipping is slated for December. B&H Photo Video+1
The trade‑offs? Canon and early hands‑ons note it’s not an L‑series lens (no weather sealing), and the lens hood is extra—still, that price‑to‑speed ratio is unprecedented for a first‑party AF f/1.2.
Who should upgrade?
- Event, wedding & doc shooters: Register People Priority, open‑gate, a tally lamp, and full‑size HDMI make the R6 III a more dependable A‑cam or B‑cam for hybrid productions.
- Wildlife & action: 40fps e‑shutter with 20‑frame pre‑capture means you’ll come home with the decisive moment even when reaction time is tight.
- R6 II owners: The big question is whether you want 7K RAW/open‑gate and the new AF tools. Note that high‑end video modes and sustained bursts benefit from CFexpress Type‑B cards (costlier than SD), and Canon has shifted to a mixed CFexpress + SD slot arrangement.
- Budget portrait & street shooters: The RF 45mm f/1.2 STM brings creamy f/1.2 rendering to a mainstream price tier—an appealing everyday lens to pair with the R6 III or any RF body.
R6 Mark III — Specs at a glance (official highlights)
- Sensor: 32.5‑megapixel full‑frame
- Stills: Up to 40 fps electronic (with 20‑frame pre‑capture); up to 12 fps mechanical/EFCS
- Video: 7K RAW Light up to 59.94p, open‑gate 7K/30p; 4K up to 119.8p; Canon Log 2; waveform; oversampled 4K from 7K (up to 30p)
- Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Register People Priority
- Media: 1× CFexpress Type‑B + 1× SD (UHS‑II)
- I/O: Full‑size HDMI Type‑A; front tally lamp
- US Price/availability: $2,799 body‑only; kits at $3,149 and $4,049; shipping November 2025
RF 45mm f/1.2 STM — Specs at a glance
- Focal length / max aperture: 45mm f/1.2
- Filter / weight: 67mm, 346g
- Build / AF: STM focus drive, compact non‑L construction
- US Price/availability: $469.99, shipping December 2025
FAQs
How much does the Canon EOS R6 Mark III cost and when can I buy it?
$2,799 body‑only in the US. Canon says availability begins in November 2025, and retailers list late‑November ship windows; kits are also offered at $3,149 (RF 24–105mm f/4‑7.1) and $4,049 (RF 24–105mm f/4L).
Does the R6 Mark III really shoot open‑gate and 7K RAW?
Yes. Canon lists 7K/59.94p RAW Light, open‑gate 7K/30p, and 4K up to 119.8p among the headline video modes.
What memory cards does it use?
One CFexpress Type‑B slot and one SD UHS‑II slot—ideal for high‑bitrate video and longer burst sequences, but it does mean juggling two card formats.
What’s notable about the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM?
It’s a compact, sub‑$500 f/1.2 first‑party lens—rare in modern lineups—with a 67mm filter thread and 346g weight. It’s not weather‑sealed and the hood is optional.
Sources & further reading
- The Verge first look with pricing, slot change (CFexpress+SD), HDMI Type‑A, tally lamp, AF face registration, and kit breakdown.
- Canon U.S.A. press release with official specs: 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW Light (to 59.94p), 4K/119.8p, open‑gate 7K/30p, 40fps e‑shutter with 20‑frame pre‑capture, and US pricing/availability.
- B&H Photo product page confirming the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM’s weight, filter size, price and estimated ship date.
- CineD lens announcement/analysis describing the 45mm as a compact “true standard” prime at a breakthrough price. CineD
- Engadget headline coverage framing the R6 III’s 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW and 40fps bursts (additional context for the competitive set).
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