{"id":11675,"date":"2021-04-28T14:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T12:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=11675"},"modified":"2021-04-28T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T12:34:20","slug":"ultra-fast-and-responsive-first-details-of-eos-r3-revealed-canons-latest-professional-mirrorless-for-sports-and-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/ultra-fast-and-responsive-first-details-of-eos-r3-revealed-canons-latest-professional-mirrorless-for-sports-and-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-fast, And Responsive – First Details Of EOS R3 Revealed, Canon’s Latest Professional Mirrorless For Sports And News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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14 April 2021, with the news of three new innovative RF lens and a new file sharing app, Canon Inc. announces the development of EOS R3 \u2013 its latest high-speed and ultra-responsive professional mirrorless camera. With its ground-breaking design, the camera will empower professional sports and news photographers to meet challenging demands \u2013 to outpace and outperform. Boasting qualities seen in Canon\u2019s DSLR and mirrorless bodies, the EOS R3 truly is a hybrid, next generation camera for the sports and news photographers of today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The\u00a0EOS R3<\/a>\u00a0features a new Canon-developed BSI stacked CMOS sensor, a powerful DIGIC X imaging processor, shooting capabilities of 30fpsi<\/sup>\u00a0with AF\/AE tracking, eye, head and body detection and a pioneering new autofocus Eye Control Function. It is the ideal camera for action photographers looking for quality images, both still and moving, of objects travelling at intense speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built on the revolutionary EOS R System, with its unparalleled RF Mount and paired with one of Canon\u2019s innovative RF lenses, the camera offers capabilities unseen in any other camera\/lens duo. With lenses like the today launched\u00a0RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0RF 600mm F4L IS USM<\/a>, professionals can achieve unrivalled optical excellence and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s five things you need to know about the new EOS R3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High quality, at high speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EOS R3 is the first EOS series camera to feature an entirely new 35mm back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor \u2013 developed by Canon. Combined with the power of its DIGIC X imaging processor, professionals using EOS R3 will achieve next-level, high-speed photography and filmmaking. Using the camera, they can enjoy 30fps with AF\/AE tracking with minimal image distortionii<\/sup> when using the electronic shutter \u2013 perfect for the likes of professional sports photographers challenged with capturing action within a fraction of a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impressive tracking of fast-moving action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionals can push creative boundaries with pin-sharp accurate tracking and focus on fast-moving action. The EOS R3\u2019s next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF can track subjects\u2019 eyes, heads and bodies travelling at speed \u2013 excellent for capturing even the finest of details in a split second. What\u2019s more, Canon reveals it will add a new subject (yet to be disclosed) to the camera\u2019s AF tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AF control \u2013 with your eye!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EOS R3 will feature new and improved technology first seen in Canon\u2019s EOS 5. It is the first EOS digital camera to provide a new generation of photographers with ground-breaking Eye Control Function, which enables users to simply select and move the AF point using their eye via the viewfinder. This instinctive feature offers professionals natural and speedy control over AF. Reducing the time to focus, which is usually done with a multi-controller\/button, this feature is again perfect for photographers looking to capture the most important subject for their frame at speed \u2013 whether that\u2019s during a news conference or photographing a team sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional build<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the EOS-1D series, the EOS R3 body allows for ultra-intuitive control in the most demanding professional situations. Professionals can expect the same durability and dust and water resistance as provided in Canon\u2019s legendary EOS-1 series bodies. The camera also has the integrated grip that EOS-1D series users love and trust. With EOS R3, professionals have the confidence to keep on shooting \u2013 whatever the conditions \u2013 whether they are pitch side or poolside, inside or outside, in snow or sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast connection \u2013 introducing Canon\u2019s new Mobile File Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EOS R3 will be fully compatible with Canon\u2019s Mobile File Transfer smartphone app. This provides a new way to transfer images and speed up workflow whilst on the move, using mobile network services and without the need for wired LAN equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canon is launching Version 1.2 of its Mobile File Transfer for iOS via the Apple App Store in June, which is compatible with Canon\u2019s EOS-1D X Mark III, EOS R5 and EOS R6. Android support will be added in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Canon also announces the\u00a0RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 an impressive macro and portraiture lens which is the world\u2019s first AF macro lens with 1.4x close up magnificationiii<\/sup>. In addition to this Canon also revealed details of a the new RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 600mm F4L IS USM, two telephoto prime lenses designed to meet the demands for sports and wildlife professionals, with incredible focal lengths and capabilities, especially when paired with EOS R3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about today\u2019s launches can be found\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and you can stay updated on EOS R3 news by signing up to Canon\u2019s email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial EOS R3 key features announced today (14th<\/sup>\u00a0April 2021) are:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n