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There are lots of reports of new high end cameras coming for things like the Olympics. But to be honest, the Canon EOS R3 is still very capable. It’s also insanely lightweight for what it is. The camera had a firmware update a while back, and so we figured that we’d update our review for the camera. If you shoot for wire services, we think that you’re going to like this one.
Below are the updates from our Canon EOS R3 review, which you can check out in its entirety here. Want one? You can pick up the camera from Amazon.
Ease of Use Update February 2024
The latest Canon EOS R3 firmware brought the following to the camera:
Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
1. Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
2. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to experience a delayed restart after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off.
3. Fixes minor issues.
Changes in version 1.5.1:
1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application.
When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting.
2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images.
3. Adds the ability to check the time in the viewfinder by pressing the Exposure Compensation/Aperture button while looking through the viewfinder.
4. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
5. Fixes an issue, in which, after touchscreen operation, in rare circumstances, the camera operations cannot be performed, and even if the camera is operated, [BUSY] appears on the screen.
6. Fixes an issue that, in rare instances, may result in the camera may not operating normally and having no viewfinder or screen display depending on the timing of operating the button and viewfinder activation sensor.
7. Fixes minor issues.
Changes in version 1.4.1:
1. Adds support for Speedlite EL-5.*
*The automatic light intensity adjustment of the AF-assist beam is not supported.
2. Adds [Register people priority] to the camera menu.
Pre-registered people can now be detected and tracked with priority.**
** This feature may not operate if faces are too small to detect, in profile or turned at an angle or partially hidden; for scenes where the subject is moving; or due to certain shooting environments.
3. Adds [Save/load comm. settings on card] to the camera menu.
Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model.
4. Adds [Panning Assist] to the camera menu. When a compatible lens is used for panning shots, image stabilization and subject blur correction are applied during the exposure.
5. Improves the Auto White Balance (AWB) setting to reduce the time it takes for the AWB result to be reflected in the camera’s viewfinder’s display when looking through the viewfinder.
6. Adds Protect Images During [FTP Transfer] to the camera menu. Images transferred via FTP can now be automatically protected. The user can determine if images have already been transferred via FTP.
7. Fixes an issue in which Error 70 may occur when using the camera with certain EF lenses after having updated the camera firmware to Version 1.4.0.
8. Fixes an issue in which the original tracking performance of Servo AF cannot be attained depending on shooting conditions when performing high-speed continuous shooting using the electronic shutter after having updated the camera firmware to Version 1.4.0.
9. Fixes minor issues.
In our tests, we found that the auto white balance setting is much better than it previously was. Typically, I’d still personally use daylight from a workflow perspective. Part of this reasoning is because of my use of the film picture styles from Thomas Franson. I’ve loaded these onto all my Canon cameras for consistent color results. When I load the RAW files into Capture One and set the tonal curve to auto, I get results that are close to the rendered JPEG.
By all means, this is also a great reason why you’d shoot with the Canon EOS R3 in JPEG mode. Photographers who work for Getty Images are told that they have to shoot and deliver JPEG files. This means that the photographer has to get it right in-camera and they often don’t have the time to edit for several reasons. So a white balance improvement in the auto setting is a very welcome addition.
I tried it with more than just Franson’s profiles. I also used it with Canon’s own profiles and was satisfied with the results. Note: I’m satisfied, but I’m not overwhelmed or underwhelmed with the results.
Additionally, the Canon EOs R3 has a faster restart and load-up time. But overall, I’ve never found this to be a problem with Canon cameras. Sony and Panasonic cameras have this issue.
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