Canon camera
Canon EOS R3
- Creators cited with it
- 3
- From 22 reports.
- Reviewers
- Praised for image quality and video
- Pushback on build & handling. From 3 reviews. What they said
$4,399.00
Checked Sep 30, 2026. Verify at the retailer.
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Creators cited with this
Jared PolinYouTube, 1.5M followers“The original R8 could shoot at 40 frames per second, which was well, it was faster than the R3 that I was using at the time, which is kind of crazy that you could do 10 more frames per second than the prolevel body I was using.”
Watch the video at 13:023 more reports from Jared Polin
“I will say that the IBIS would be a nice addition because when I was in Paris and I took the R8, that's my that was the travel camera I took because it was the same as the R3 almost different sensor but still 24 megapixels, easier to carry.”
Watch the video at 30:10“Swinging around a 4002.8 with an R3 out on the field at the Phillies game.”
Watch the video at 4:36“This is mine. This is my R3. I got two R3s. I also have two R1s.”
Watch the video at 8:06
Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followers“I brought a 300 mil with a 2X converter and an R3”
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“…so you grab an R3 and the huge charger it's a massive massive system but I was reminded of how crazy powerful it is while we were doing the eclipse stuff”
Watch the video at 3:23“I was shooting on the R3 I love this camera it's great it's amazing it didn't fit within the functional parameters that I need to make videos easily so it's gone”
Watch the video at 11:21“I updated the firmware on it just like I did with the R3 to like try to get rid of the wobble”
Watch the video at 0:22“بعيداً عن كل شيء، أنا أحب كاميرا R3، لكن الاهتزاز جعل حياتي جحيماً.”
Watch the video“Shoot this on the R3”
Watch the video“I was shooting on the R3 specifically because I know the frames per second are outrageous and it has incredible object tracking specifically a function just for cars”
Watch the video at 4:52“I'm really happy I have the R3 right now though”
Watch the video at 2:19“I still think the R3 when it comes to automotive or fast moving subject matter will still probably find its way into my camera bag because I really liked the autofocus tracking on the R3 and how fast it is”
Watch the video at 9:23“In this video I will be testing out the new Canon R3 as my new vlog camera.”
Watch the video“…but the anti-flicker mode on the R3 has been absolutely fantastic you just go into anti-flicker mode and you run the auto detection”
Watch the video at 4:40“We had a lot of R3 footage in there we had a lot of r5 footage in there we had gopro footage in there”
Watch the video at 3:37“You see, if you guys remember a few weeks ago, I did a video on the Canon R3. I just took like 400 pictures. Really fast frames per second camera that they just released.”
Watch the video at 0:12“…so to start things off just jumping right in the overall experience of using the R3 is good I would say it felt very much so like I got back in the saddle with the 1dx Mark II”
Watch the video at 0:56“In this video I talk a bit more in depth about my experience using the new Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.”
Watch the video“The new Canon EOS R3 is incredibly fast but I was also equally impressed with the new vehicle detection AF feature, as long as the camera can frame the full vehicle, it just locks on to it, making shooting cars that much easier – no matter how fast they are…trust me!”
Watch the video“In this video we put the new Canon EOS R3 to the ultimate test.”
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Mathieu Gasquet (MirrorLessons)YouTube, 47.3K followers“I found a Canon R3 to rent for 10 days which is certainly not enough time to give you a complete review so I concentrated on wildlife and bird photography”
Watch the video at 0:33
What reviewers say
Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest May 2025
What press and YouTube reviews of the Canon EOS R3 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Image quality
- Video
- Autofocus
- Stabilisation
- Battery life
Where reviewers push back
- Build & handling
Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent color and high-ISO performance, though resolution trails rivals.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
“high isos look great”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch
“the color and tone rendition matches all of my other canon digital which i love”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 23:30
“The lower pixel count of the EOS R3 means it generates significantly less image noise than the Nikon and Sony competition”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“the image quality is outstanding.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 2:36
“The R3 handles high ISO settings like a champ.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 3:10
“the EOS R3 sets a new dynamic range benchmark for pro-level cameras at ISO1600 and above.”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
Complaints (2)
“neither Canon camera can get close to the resolving power of the 45.7MP Nikon Z9 or 50.1MP Sony A1.”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“the black areas have turned to dark gray rather than black”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 25:46
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Clean 6K/4K footage, no overheating, but mono mic limits.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
“the 6K and 4K footage is crystal clear”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“overheating is no longer the issue it was with the R5 and R6!”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“Overheating is well managed, and dual card recording gives you peace of mind on serious shoots.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 5:40
“That's cinema level quality straight to card.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 5:15
“this doesn't have any rolling shutter effect that i've been able to see”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 10:08
“clips will now run as long as six hours not a foolish little 30 minute clip”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 14:18
Complaints (2)
“this big fancy camera only has a mono microphone for video”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 13:56
“certain shooting modes (such as 4K 120p) aren't available with an SD card”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Fast, reliable subject tracking, occasional struggles with bright highlights.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
“autofocus is marvelous it's just as marvelous as the r5 it works just great there's no problem with that”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 22:47
“which is even faster than selecting it manually”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 7:27
“the Deep Learning algorithm is uncannily good at recognizing and detecting subjects”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“the R3 locks on and holds tight.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 4:06
“autofocus is where this camera really shines.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 3:41
Complaints (2)
“it didn't want to focus on the extremely bright parts of the sunset”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 20:40
“it's never perfectly on wherever you're looking”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 6:52
StabilisationMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent IBIS, several stops gained; weaker with stabilized EF lenses.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
“the built-in censorship stabilization works phenomenally well with fixed focal length lenses”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 9:19
“i got five to six full stops of improvement so i can hand hold it one second or even four seconds with the 50 millimeter lens and get sharp shots i was really impressed i've never seen that before”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 8:46
“the IBIS system works like a charm.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 6:10
Complaints (1)
“the stabilization performance with stabilized ef lenses wasn't all that astounding”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 21:30
Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.Exceptional endurance, though burst speed drops as battery depletes.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
“the battery has fantastic life i can get close to or even more than 20 000 frames per battery”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 16:20
“That's a professional-grade battery built for endurance.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 6:18
“Canon made sure battery life wouldn't hold you back even during demanding projects.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 6:40
Complaints (1)
“when our battery dropped to 50% the burst rate dropped to 20fps, so make sure you have spares if you're planning to shoot action.”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: solid, weatherproof build but less rugged ergonomics.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“the menu system and the canons is the best in the business and the buttons do feel good”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 24:10
“The R3 feels as solid and substantial as the 1D X III”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“that vertical grip means that the bigger RF lenses, like the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L , are very well balanced.”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
“It can handle rain, snow, dust, and rough handling without breaking a sweat.”
VideoThomas Tech · May 2025Watch at 1:06
Complaints (3)
“it's certainly not built like like a tank like in olden days when everything was metal”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 28:28
“it's not really as ergonomic as some other dslrs”
VideoKen Rockwell · February 2022Watch at 23:48
“though of course the articulating screen means that it won't be quite as robust.”
PressDigital Camera World, James · February 2022Read the review
- ValueNot covered by enough reviews
A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.
Price history
- Sep 30, 2026$4,399.00
- Sep 27, 2026$4,399.00
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