Canon introduces the versatile EOS R6 Mark III and the innovative RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens

Canon unveils two exciting new products: the powerful EOS R6 Mark III and the innovative RF 45mm F1.2 STM prime lens – both designed for visual storytellers looking to elevate their creativity.

The EOS R6 Mark III is a powerful camera with advanced video recording features, delivering exceptional quality and control for photographers shooting a wide range of subjects – from sports and wildlife to weddings and portraits. Positioned above the EOS R6 Mark II, the EOS R6 Mark III offers significant improvements in resolution, tracking, and connectivity, expanding the choice in the current EOS R5 and EOS R6 model range.

Also joining the product lineup is the innovative RF 45mm F1.2 STM – Canon's lightest f/1.2 RF lens, weighing only 346g. This lens stands out in its category with its wide aperture, smooth autofocus, and high performance at an affordable price. The lens introduces the widest aperture in Canon's enthusiast range, providing excellent low-light performance and expanded creative possibilities. The RF 45mm F1.2 STM gives photographers much greater freedom to control depth of field and achieve impressive creative results.

EOS R6 Mark III: Where Quality Meets Performance

The EOS R6 Mark III offers an exceptional balance of resolution, speed, and reliability, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of photographic styles. With its newly developed 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor and 40 fps burst shooting rate1, it captures more detail than the EOS R6 Mark II, while maintaining impressive speed. With an expanded buffer that accommodates up to 150 RAW images in a burst (when using CFexpress cards), intelligent focus tracking, and powerful video recording capabilities, the EOS R6 Mark III is built for dynamic scenarios. With its customizable controls and weather-sealed body2, it is a durable and adaptable camera that seamlessly fits into any creative workflow – from sports competitions and wildlife to events, landscapes, and portraits. 

The EOS R6 Mark III excels in low-light performance3, offering an ISO range up to 64,000 for sharp and detailed images even in challenging shooting conditions. Built-in sensor crop modes extend the effective focal length of the lens – ideal for wildlife and sports photography – and combined image stabilization for up to 8.5 stops slower shutter speed4 ensures sharpness and stability when shooting handheld. 

This camera also requires less storage capacity compared to the EOS R5 series, offering a well-balanced compromise between file size and image quality. It supports faster workflows, requires less storage capacity, while still providing high image quality. 

Don't Miss a Moment

The EOS R6 Mark III is a reliable partner in capturing dynamic events such as sports competitions, weddings, and red carpet ceremonies with several new and improved features compared to its predecessors. Enhanced tracking algorithms recognize moving subjects – including trains, airplanes, and horses – with greater reliability, and the "Human Priority Memory" function allows users to pre-select 10 faces for priority tracking. For even greater peace of mind, the pre-burst function records 20 frames in H+ mode before the shutter is pressed in RAW, JPEG, or HEIF format.

Inspire Your Inner Videographer 

For photographers venturing into the world of videography, the EOS R6 Mark III offers a seamless and confident start in this genre. The model records superb 7K RAW Light video up to 60p, provides excellent detail and cinematic quality in 4K 60p with oversampling, and supports 4K 120p for even more dramatic slow-motion results. Full HD recording is also available at 180fps for creative slow-motion effects. 

Content can be easily transformed for various platforms thanks to Open Gate recording support, which captures full sensor information to provide greater flexibility in framing, image stabilization, and post-processing. The model also supports professional features such as waveform monitor, proxy video, metadata addition, full-size HDMI port, and 4-channel audio.

Designed for Seamless Operation

The EOS R6 Mark III introduces a set of new and improved features that also support a smarter and faster workflow. The dual ratio guide allows for composing for different platforms in a single shot, and the newly developed quick control screen provides a personalized workflow. For better organization and security, the two card slots support fast, high-capacity CFexpress Type B and the widely used UHS-II SD. Fast and secure file transfer is guaranteed through built-in wireless connectivity with support for the latest 5 GHz Wi-Fi5 and Bluetooth 5.1 technologies. 

Key Features of the EOS R6 Mark III:

• 32.5 Megapixel Resolution
• 40 fps1 continuous shooting with electronic shutter
• IS for up to 8.5 stops slower shutter speed4
• Wi-Fi5 and Bluetooth
• CFexpress and UHS-II SD card slots 
• Video up to 7K RAW
• Open Gate recording

RF 45mm F1.2 STM: Wide Aperture, Big Impact

The RF 45mm F1.2 STM stands out for several reasons – it's Canon's first non-professional RF lens with an f/1.2 aperture, weighs under 350g, and offers autofocus at an affordable price. Positioned in the RF enthusiast lens lineup, it is designed to inspire creativity with beautiful shallow depth of field and impactful images in low light. Until now, a large f/1.2 aperture was an exclusive feature of higher-end lenses, but users can now benefit from cinematic-style video recording, lifestyle shots, and portraits with magnificent clarity and mood. Canon's STM AF technology ensures sharply focused subjects, allowing photographers to concentrate on their visual idea.  

Designed for Everyday Versatility

The RF 45mm F1.2 STM is incredibly versatile with its constant length and separate focusing and control rings, making it particularly suitable for creators using hybrid content creation techniques. The RF 45mm F1.2 STM also features a practical 67mm filter size and a minimum focusing distance of 45cm, providing creators with precise results. The new lens also offers a robust metal mounting system, a 9-blade diaphragm, and supports Canon's focus breathing correction technology, which together ensure long-lasting performance and impactful results.

RF 45mm F1.2 STM – Key Features

• Weighs only 346g
• 45mm standard focal length
• Super-wide f/1.2 aperture
• STM autofocus motor
• Dedicated control ring
• 9-blade diaphragm
• Super Spectra Coating
• Compatibility with focus breathing correction technology

More Possibilities. More Creativity.

Appearing on the market simultaneously, these two products enrich Canon's expanding EOS R system of high-performance creative tools. The EOS R6 Mark III fills the niche between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II for visual storytellers who need both high resolution and high speed, and the RF 45mm F1.2 STM sets a new standard for wide aperture lenses. These two new products embody Canon's unwavering commitment to creating equipment that expands the creative possibilities for photographers of all levels.