Canon EOS R3 Definitive Review | DA

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Table of Contents:
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0:00​ - Intro and overview of features
5:05 - Shoutout to Gerald Undone
6:07 - Build and Design
13:16 - Autofocus
20:13 - Sensor Performance
22:27 - Dynamic Range
29:04 - High ISO Performance
34:31 - Conclusion and Pricing
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[anthonyc]

Couldn't stop staring at the razor-close position of the far left mini-tripod leg on the table edge during your Conclusion and Pricing segment. Yikes! Careful there, Dustin. ;-) Thanks for this review.

[samuel_andreyev]

I have an R3 and an EOS R. The R3 is insanely amazing. The ergonomics, the handling, the speed, AF accuracy, image quality, low noise, high ISO performance, video capabilities and durability make it ideal for my uses. I don't make 9 foot wide prints, nor do I ever crop my images, so the resolution of this sensor is more than enough. It is a joy to shoot with and I use it every day.

[Jessehermansonphoto]

It’s freaking me out how close to the edge of that table the R3 is.
Great review, as usual!

[MacawAviculture]

I have used a Canon 1 Dx Mark II for all of my Macaw family photos/videos since 2016. But after watching a video by Jan Wegener on the Canon R6 Mark II, I decided to rent one. Absolutely incredible focusing capabilities and produces amazing 4K video. I do not like the smaller body of the R5, R6, and others, but love the large body of the 1Dx series cameras. I ordered a Canon R3 a few days ago, and it will be delivered today! Thank you for this video and for reinforcing my decision to buy the R3! The new R1 will not have any improvements over the R3 for my photo/video use, so no need for me to buy the R1. The larger 1 Dx body size on the R1 would be better than the R3, but not enough to justify the larger price. Thanks again!

[sidvicious]

This is what I like to see good reviewers crediting each other. Dustin when it comes to photography reviews, you have no rivals. You are the reviewer that I want to review the Nikon z9, why because im more than confident that it will either pass or fail and no bs.

[yosefco]

Dustin, i liked the way you addressed Gerald undone. so kind, it made me happy.

[geraldundone]

You're very kind! Thanks, Dustin!

[Smoothblue]

The visual design of this camera along with the pattern of the rubber covering is wonderful. The way that the buttons and dials appear to be in the exact same location for both landscape and portrait orientations is excellent.

[town]

Like always Dustin excellent work. I've been watching you for 7 to 9 years and have seen hundreds maybe even a thousand channels and really your top 5 and I watch Gerald and he's one of those top 5 so to see you two pay respect to each other is priceless. Congrats on your new subs, go get them Dustin. It's been a long hard consistent road and you deserve all of your success. Blessings

[mxilplict]

I have owned the R3 for two weeks and also own an R5 and R6, and I agree with your conclusions. The R3 certainly isn’t for everyone, and the resolution gap between the R5 and R3 is a significant consideration for portrait and landscape shooters. All that said, I have carried both to all of my assignments and have found meaningful use for them both (they complement well), and depending on the assignment, either can be my primary camera. For location portraits and events the R5 is the preferred camera with my standard/wide zoom mounted since I usually anticipate cropping to print outputs, and the R3 on the tele zoom or prime where focus speed/accuracy is key or cropping is less anticipated. For theater and dance, the exact opposite is true: for me reliable 30fps shooting from a distance in low light is the raisson d’être of the R3, and it works magnificently with the RF70-200 2.8L. I keep the R5 with the 28-70 ready for wider shots of the stage and curtain calls and anything else. Both cameras can 100% meet the needs of any shoot I have, but each has its distinct advantages and I would rather have both than just one. Lastly, the R3 is a joy and marvel to shoot and create with, and I think for most pros the camera nearly completes the RF ecosystem that can address almost any shooting use case. My only wishes are to have the R5 in the R3’s form factor, sealing, ergonomics and thermal management. That, and an RF 35 1.2 and RF 135 1.4! And no more SD slots! (Dual CFx B or external NVMe or USB SSD, please!)

[kelb]

I've always wanted a 1DX style body, but I feel my R5's are more than sufficient for my uses. Great review, as always.

[peterebel]

I appreciate Gerald Undone and Dustin Abbott cooperating!

A great move .-)

[dannygo]

Great as usual. You have the best most objective evaluation of Youtube. Especially the nerdy stuff like image quality, lens and sensor. When evaluation sensor, can you make it from higher base ISO rather than 100, say at 3200? When shooting at 100, you are very likely under controlled environment, whether studio or having additional lights to be able to control. Even with landscape, you likely to be on a tripod, and be able to bracket. Understanding how a camera dynamic range at higher ISO is much more useful. For example, in a dimly lit church, pulling "racoon eye" shadow that is so common in event situation where the lighting is usually from the top and fairly focused.

[MLee-vcrr]

Excellent review Dustin! I really appreciate the inclusion of SONY sensors in your tests. I am heavily invested in both systems. Quite surprised by the R3 sensor performance. You just made my buying decision that much harder...Geeee thanks...Lol.

[robertm]

The custom buttons were not designed to use four at the same time. Two are for landscape and two are for portrait.

[binaryblog]

You're not only a great reviewer but also a very good photographer. Your pictures are awesome. Usually YT reviewers are horrible photographers and just rumbling camera's specification nonsense. They reminds me of many personal trainers at the gym. Most of them are fat or skinny and acting like professional bodybuilders. Keep up the good work Dustin!

[paulhills]

Hi Dustin. Living life on the edge...like your tripod! Great review, thank you. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2022.

[kevindiossi]

Dustin, you are truly one of the best camera reviewers out there, be it written or visual. You really do know how to produce a very comprehensive outlook on any camera or lens.

I currently have over 10, 00 images captured on my R3 and I have to say that any review that leaves out or didn't test the Eye Control AF has greatly detracted from the quality of their review. This feature is -in my opinion- a complete revolution to how I use cameras. After 10 days of shooting motorsports and events, I started to gain trust and familiarity with this feature. Over the past five days shooting a trade show, I began to expect it in the viewfinder and began to use it exclusively. I'm nothing short of blown away by how much this helped in being able to focus on 2-4 different faces in a scene within a blink of an eye (no pun intended) with the RF 50mm f/1.2L's depth of field.

I'm honestly considering the idea of selling other camera bodies and buying a second one now...it was that good for me. However, perhaps I'll wait and get more mileage and prepare for the R1 which may have the same feature, perhaps even better. At the end of the day, I wasn't confident I made the right choice spending $6, 000 on this thing but now I know it was everything I was hoping for and more. Color me impressed.

[Twobarpsi]

Excellent review. I don't shoot action primarily, so not really the camera for me. I truly love your reviews!

[Jwitherow]

I made it to the end—- you are the BEST on YouTube