Many readers have asked for it, but there was always something else in the way. Finally, we could get our hands on the Canon EOS R3 to run it through our lab test procedures. Curious to hear more? Then read on … The Canon EOS R3 was launched in September 2021, but there was a longer waiting period due to all the logistic issues of the pandemic. Hence, this camera was readily available only in the middle of 2022. Please head over here to read about the specs, which include 6K 60p internal recording in CRM RAW or CRM RAW Light formats (plus 4K 120p in MP4). The Canon EOS R3 features a stacked, backside illuminated 24.1MP full frame sensor, which claims to have a very fast readout speed. Thanks again to my colleague Florian who helped to shoot this test. So, let’s have a look. Camera firmware was 1.2.2 The Canon EOS R3. Image credit: CineD Rolling shutter of the Canon EOS R3 As usual, we used our strobe light to generate the sequence of black and white line pairs. In full frame 6K CRAW mode (which is 17:9, hence 7% less picture height than 16:9), the camera shows a very good 9.5ms (less is better): Rolling shutter measurement in full frame 17:9 mode: 9.5ms are obtained. Image credit: CineD Wow, that is really good. The number 1 in terms of full frame rolling shutter in the consumer price bracket so far still is the Sony a7S III which...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 14 April, 2023