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Canon EOS R6 III review: A video powerhouse that's also great for photography

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With video features like RAW now the norm on midrange mirrorless cameras, Canon decided not to mess around with its latest model, the 33-megapixel EOS R6 III. It’s a veritable cinematic beast, allowing up to 7K RAW video capture internally with fast and reliable autofocus and rock solid stabilization.

At the same time, it's a solid photo camera with high burst speeds and warm, accurate image quality. The R6 III has stiff competition with Sony’s 33MP A7 V, though, as the latter delivers higher dynamic range. The price could also be an issue for buyers, as the R6 III costs $300 more than its predecessor. Whether it’s worth that extra money depends on what you’re planning to do with it.

Canon/Engadget 88 100 Expert Score Canon EOS R6 III Canon’s EOS R6 III is a midrange camera that’s outstanding for content creation thanks to its RAW video and excellent autofocus. Pros Fast shooting speeds

Excellent autofocus

Powerful video capabilities

Impressive image stabilization Cons Photo quality lags behind main rival

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Handling and design

Canon EOS R6 III (Steve Dent for Engadget)

The EOS R6 III is quintessentially Canon in terms of design. It strongly resembles the R6 II and EOS R5 II, with the same button and dial layout at the rear. In terms of functionality, this is a good thing as everything falls perfectly to hand, letting you control it by feel once you’re used to it. However, the R6 III’s design is a bit bland, so if you’re looking for a stylish camera a la Fujifilm, this is not the one.

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