The Canon R3 Can Now Remember Specific Faces and Focus On Them
Canon has released a firmware update that improves the intelligence of the EOS R3 camera. Namely, it is now able to "remember" faces so they can be preferentially detected and tracked.
Canon R6 Mark II Review: A Well-Rounded Upgrade
Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II is a major yet, in some ways, a subtle upgrade over the original R6. The new R6 Mark II is faster and more capable than the R6 in most regards, and it addresses several of the limitations found in the original model.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2023
Carrying on a tradition we started last year, PetaPixel has gathered its staff together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will take place over the course of the next calendar year. We're ready to be very, very wrong.
Hands-On with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II: It’s Basically a Mini R3
The EOS R6 Mark II surprised me. Historically, Canon's "6" series has been a stepping stone camera that, at least to me, lacked an identity of its own. That changes with the R6 II, which now punches way above its weight.
UPDATED: Canon Pulls R3 Firmware Update for Undisclosed Reason
Canon has pulled the latest R3 firmware update that was announced last week. The company has not disclosed why the update has been removed.
Canon Firmware Update Boosts the R3’s Burst Photo Speed to 195 FPS
Canon has published a series of firmware updates for the R5, R6, and R3. The most notable improvement is to the R3, which can now shoot photos at a blistering 195 frames per second.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2022
We're starting a new tradition here at PetaPixel, where our staff gets together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will transpire over the course of the next calendar year. As bold predictions go, we're almost certainly going to get a lot of this wrong.
Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill
All camera manufacturers are struggling to produce enough supply to meet demand, and Canon is no exception. The company has published an apology stating that it could take more than six months before it is able to deliver on new EOS R3 orders.
Canon EOS R3 Review: Blazing Speed Meets Robust Body
Canon’s latest mirrorless camera takes on a new shape and reaches all new heights in performance. With its stacked 24-megapixel sensor, blackout-free silent shooting, eye-control autofocus, and improved subject detection, the EOS R3 might just be the new camera to beat.
Canon is Adding the EOS R3’s Vehicle-Detection AF to the R5 and R6
One of the new features coming with the Canon EOS R3 is its enhanced autofocus ability to lock onto and track cars and automobiles intelligently. Canon has announced this feature is now also coming to the R5 and R6 cameras in December.
Comparing the Cost of the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3 Around the World
It should come as no surprise that cameras cost varying amounts depending on which country they are purchased in. So which countries are charging the most for the Canon R3 or Nikon Z9, and which the least?
Canon EOS R3 Hands-On: 10 Things You Need to Know
After months of teasing, Canon finally let me get my hands onto a pre-production EOS R3 for a few days, during which time I tried every test I could think of.
Canon Says it Can’t Meet Demand for the R3 or Any of its New Lenses
Canon has expanded its list of products that are in short supply to encompass both lenses it revealed this week and the newly-announced EOS R3.
Listen to the Canon EOS R3 Shutter Fire at 30FPS
Last week, Canon launched its latest high-end photojournalist-focused mirrorless camera, the EOS R3. It is capable of firing up to 30 frames per second in electronic shutter mode -- and the sound of it doing so is wild.
Canon Closed the Gap With Sony Much Faster Than Expected
Canon has spent the last five months hyping up its new sports camera and if there is anything to take away from it now that the R3 has been fully announced, it is that Canon has done a remarkable job closing the technology gap with Sony.
Shooting with the Canon EOS R3 for a Full Week
As a Canon Ambassador, I had the opportunity to work extensively with a pre-production version of the new Canon EOS R3. This article isn’t a test report, but rather, a report on my experiences with the camera, and an account of how it compares to my current EOS R5.
Canon Unveils the EOS R3: 24MP, 6K RAW, 30FPS Blackout-Free EVF
Canon has finally revealed the full details of its latest professional camera, the $5,999 EOS R3. It features a backside-illuminated stacked 24.1-megapixel sensor, up to 30 frames per second blackout-free shooting, 6K RAW video capture, and much more.
The Canon EOS R3 is Coming September 14: Report
Those waiting to see the final details of Canon's EOS R3 camera will reportedly get their wish on September 14, as a new launch page for a Canon camera has gone live in Japan.
Canon Designed a ‘Donut’ Mirrorless Camera with a Hole-y Grip
A Canon patent application has been published that shows a radical pass-through design integrated into a full-size camera. The goal of is stated to be one that would make it easier to grip the camera from different positions.
Inside Canon’s Impressively Stocked Olympic Pro Camera Service Facility
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are well underway and despite changes that had to be made because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canon -- like Nikon -- has set up a fully-staffed Olympic camera repair and loan facility that is home to a massive arsenal of cameras and lenses.
Canon R3 to Have 24MP Sensor, EXIF Data Reveals
As part of ongoing testing of the Canon EOS R3 at the Olympics, photographer Jeff Cable has uploaded many photos that he has taken with the camera and EXIF data remained. As a result, the resolution of the new camera has been revealed: 24-megapixels.
Canon to Have Olympic Gear Rentals Despite Contact Tracing Concerns
Canon has announced that it has established a full professional photo service center inside the Tokyo 2020 main press center to support Olympics photographers despite the complications with how this would affect contact tracing.
Photographers Covering the Olympics Faced With Mounting Challenges
The 2020 Olympics is set to officially begin on July 23, 2021 and while the Olympic committee is forging ahead with the event, photographers are being saddled with challenges that will make documenting it harder than ever before. As the Olympics inch closer, the pandemic looms large.
Canon EOS R3 Expected in September, Nikon Z9 in November
After two development announcements from Canon for the R3 and one from Nikon for the Z9 early in 2021, many expected to see both cameras make a splash at the Olympics in Japan this summer. If two recent reports are correct, however, neither camera will be officially announced until this fall.
No, The Canon EOS R3 Won’t Be Announced This Week
A recent rumor stating that the highly-anticipated Canon EOS R3 will be announced tonight -- or at least more information on the camera will be released -- has spread through multiple media outlets. But don't get your hopes up, the actual launch is still months away.
Canon Rebuffs Rumors That Its R3 Sensor is Made by Sony
Since Canon's initial development announcement for the EOS R3, rumors have swirled that the company -- despite its statement otherwise -- was not the manufacturer of the backside illuminated sensor at its core. A report published on June 17 stated factually that the R3 sensor is made by Sony, and Canon has responded.
The Closest Look Yet at the Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 has been one of the most discussed cameras of the year, but until this point, it appeared to only exist on paper, in renders, and in the minds of Canon engineers -- but not anymore. In a video published by Gordon Laing, he shows that the camera is indeed real and not just vaporware.
EOS R3 Updates: Canon Teases More Photos and Specifications
Canon has revealed additional details of its upcoming EOS R3 professional camera along with a set of new images. The company states that the camera will feature a vari-angle rear LCD and offer a host of video features. Photos of the rear of the camera also reveal a very large viewfinder eyecup.
Patent Shows How Canon Will Integrate Eye-Control AF into an EVF
In a patent, Canon explains how it intends to translate its Eye-Control Autofocus (AF) technology into a camera with an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The technology was originally developed for the EOS 5 SLR, and as such needed updating.
The Canon R3 Has the Potential to Transform Photography
Photographer and YouTuber Kevin Raposo uses historical trends and academic research to break down why he believes the Canon EOS R3 could transform photography in the coming years as video and photo capabilities converge.