The EOS R3 is designed to capture the fastest movements. It is built for capturing subjects that move at high speeds and meets the high demands of professionals: ultra-fast responsiveness, high sensitivity, as well as exceptional reliability and durability.
Continuous shooting mode | 30 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | CFexpress type B, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Item number | 16614773 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Material | Magnesium, Polycarbonate |
Scene mode | Landscape, Portrait |
Scope of application | Professional use |
Country code | CH |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | Hot shoe |
White balance | Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Glowing, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 3EV in 1/2 steps, ± 3EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Closure type | Electric |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s |
Flash modes | Auto, Second curtain synchro |
Connection | 1/4" |
Image sensor resolution | 24.10 Mpx |
Image resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 36 x 24 mm |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 102400 |
Display size (inches) | 3.20" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Resolution | 4150000 Pixels |
Display functions | Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 5760000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Autofocus type | Hybrid |
Autofocus areas | 1053 x |
Shutter speed | 30 - 1/8000 s |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 30 FPS |
Max. video resolution standard | 6K |
Max. refresh rate | 240 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (240fps) |
Memory card type | CFexpress type B, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Number of storage compartments | 2 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | AVC, mp4, MPEG-4 |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Waterproof | Splash-proof |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Country of origin | Japan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Battery protection cap, Belt, Body cap, Cable, Cut surface, Eye cup, Manual, Multi interface shoe cap, Rechargeable battery |
Width | 150 mm |
Length | 87.20 mm |
Height | 142.60 mm |
Weight | 822 g |
Length | 25 cm |
Width | 20.80 cm |
Height | 20.20 cm |
Weight | 2.18 kg |
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