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Canon EOS R6 Mark III Packs More Resolution and Faster, More Versatile Storage

Canon's latest R6 is a compelling upgrade over the previous model.

Jourdan Aldredge • Dec 09, 2025

Yes, we know—there’s a lot to be excited about with the new Canon EOS R6 Mark III. The latest version of Canon’s popular R6 mirrorless camera—preceded by the original R6 and R6 Mark II models—has been extremely well-received and is poised to become a popular option among hybrid photographers and videographers.

The R6 Mark III continues this legacy with many video-focused features, including a new 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor capable of 7K video and Open Gate 3:2 recording. Yet, as many working videographers and hybrid content creators who have used previous R6 models in the field will tell you, there have been limitations in memory card space.

The new Canon R6 Mark III is here to solve these issues by supporting both CFexpress Type B and SD memory cards, providing flexible storage that lets you use your favorite cards for your workflows.


The Canon EOS R6 Mark III

As mentioned above, while the cards are obviously big news to those who care about such things, the real headline here is that the R6 Mark III will feature a new 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor that will provide a 34% increase in resolution over the previous Mark II version.

This new sensor, when paired with a DIGIC X processor, will be able to provide excellent image quality, low noise, and a broad sensitivity range. On top of the sensor, the processing power will be able to manage the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system along with continuous shooting, video recording, and IBIS functions.

This upgraded processing will also provide high speed bursts as well as high-res 7K video. The DIGIC X will further support up to 40 fps continuous shooting with a silent electronic shutter or 12 fps with a mechanical shutter, with AF and AE readings before each frame.

Video Recording Specs and Storage

Still, while the photography elements of the R6 Mark III are quite strong, this is still mainly a video-focused mirrorless camera. The new sensor is quite similar to the one in the recent EOS C50 and will be able to pack a punch with internal 7K video recording up to 60p in 12-bit Canon RAW Light Movie.

The R6 Mark III will also offer Open Gate 3:2 recording in 7K 30p in 10-bit MP4 or 12-bit RAW formats, which will be helpful for those looking to shoot social media videos as there is a greater recording area to crop from when resizing footage to vertical 9:16 format or to other unique aspect ratios, like 1:1, 4:3, or 4:5.

As for storage, the R6 Mark III features the aforementioned dual memory card slots, including one CFexpress Type B slot and one SD slot with UHS-II V90 card support.

This configuration will help photographers shoot continuously for extended periods of time and videographers record at the highest resolution for longer clips.

If you're looking for a CFexpress Type B card that will support the most strenuous of shooting workflows with blazing fast offloads, look no further than the OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory card paired with our CFexpress Type B card reader. Plus, the OWC Atlas Ultra V90-II SD card makes a great partner for your Type B card, and with our Atlas Dual CFexpress + SD Card reader, you can offload both cards at the same time.

Price and Availability

Here are the full specs and price for the R6 Mark III:

  • 32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

  • 7K 60p 12-Bit Internal RAW Light Video

  • Open Gate 7K 30p, High-Speed 4K 120p

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II & Movie Servo AF

  • Up to 40 fps & Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode

  • 8.5-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization

  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF with OVF View Assist

  • 3" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD

  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots

  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth


Price: $2,799


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