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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 34 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews

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Customers have good things to say about the EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera's autofocus system, calling it fast and accurate, which makes it easy to capture sharp photos of moving subjects. The camera's IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) is also praised for its effectiveness.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Customizable
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great if you can find one.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Moved up from an R6. R3 delivers as promised. No noticeable rolling shutter. Tons is customizable options for buttons. 30 frames per second is a bit of overkill for me. But 20 fps works out great. All of my EF lenses adapt perfectly. Battery life is not as long as my 1DX2 since there’s always a screen on at some point vs the optical viewfinder on my DSLR. Much less noise at high ISO than my R6.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Photographer/videographer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Canon EOS R3 is indeed an impressive camera, especially for professional photographers and videographers. It’s packed with advanced features that make it stand out in the market Loving the camera so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera I’ve owned yet.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a 5dmk4 and the upgrade is massive. Autofocus is much more accurate. It was a steep price but it’s been well worth the extra money. Works great with ef/rf adapter. I love the “thumb mouse” for auto focus. Batteries are great, I bought a second back up and I don’t ever have to worries about not having enough. (At least for stills). Cf express are a blessing, really helping in the download speeds. Check out more images with the camera @ryantfoley on instagram.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon Cam

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was Great experience. They came to my house for delivery, personal touch NICE. OH I LOVE MY CAMERA

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Move from Sony to the best camera band in the world!!!! Love it ❤️❤️❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I stopped using my R5 eversince I got this. It does great in low light

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Focusing, Resolution

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for the most part!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this camera, but I still struggle with getting it to focus on the right subject in a group such as during sports. I also wish it was a higher resolution. The touch joysticks and buttons on the front are a game changer! Love the speed of shooting, but I hate going through so many files. It feels perfect, and I don’t regret getting it. It’s a great partner to my R5!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customizable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I finally saved enough money to purchase the R3 and the wait was more than worth it. I transitioned from the R6 MKii and could not believe to advances in the auto focus system. My first event was tennis and the tracking was spot on the whole time. The number of buttons to customize is more than enough. You can do just about anything without opening the menu to access a function or make a setting change. I know this isnt a camera for just anyone but, if you are considering it i have found the advancements and performance upgrades were worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus, Sports photography

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera for sports

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is amazing for sports and action photography. With its dual-stacked sensor there is almost no rolling shutter effect at top speeds when shooting in electronic shutter mode. I primarily shoot running and track events and this camera exceeds all of my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast of a camera

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from 1Dx and what a great camera. Light and quiet, love the 30 frames per second, plus the images are crispy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sports photography

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for sports photography

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for sports photography. Lighter, faster, same if not better form factor as 1DX flagship line. Buttons are highly customizable. Has world's most advanced auto-focusing system with face detection and eye control. Calibrate the camera to autofocus on subject that eye is on. Wirelessly transfer images directly from camera to mobile, tablet or desktop. Faster time to publication.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As Canon user,EOS R3, I find it to be a remarkable camera for both photography and videography. Its 24MP sensor and DIGIC X processor deliver excellent image quality, even in low light, with minimal noise up to ISO 12,800. The camera’s Eye Control AF is a game-changer, allowing me to focus precisely by just looking at the subject through the viewfinder​

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded from 1DX III to R3

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from Canon 1DX III to the R3 and the technology is blowing me away. The ability to easily adjust the exposure in the viewfinder is amazing and the autofocus system is very good. The autofocus isn't perfect so I use 2 back buttons for autofocus with the smart controller on single point and the AE Lock button to initiate animal eye tracking. Was going to wait for the R1 but glad that I upgraded to the R3. Was surprised to find it on Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crystal clear pics

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this camera for my husband. Loves how quickly it takes pictures (he’s a sport photographer) and how clear the picture is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Can get everything in one camera or can you

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing camera but lacks some of the features for a camera at this price tag. Overall the camera has pros and cons. Pros are simple it’s quality, comes with a bigger battery and also comes with a slew of good features. Cons are for the price the R5 I feel is a superior camera, if you are focused on photography. It’s faster and shoots a better image. I returned it after a few shoots as I wanted to invest in a Alpha 1 from Sony. It’s what I would say the comparable level would be but with more pros

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Latest features, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall awesome

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast and so many latest features. (@_@) . . .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent mirrorless camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent mirrorless camera. Great features. IBIS and autofocus are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The R3 is AWESOME!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely a game changer! I have been using a DX1 MarkII for the past 2 years, you cant even compare the two cameras fairly. The focus system on the R3 is insanely better! It does take a little getting used to, but well worth it. I also purchased an adaptor to be able to use my older L glass. Even with the old style lens, the focus is noticeably better, and incredibly faster!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive rf lenses

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice and light weight camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the fact it is very quiet. I have the converter to use my non-RF lenses but feel it doesn’t work as well as the RF lenses but can’t afford one because they are expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Camera I’ve Used

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m blown away by this camera! I own a photo/video company and this has rapidly sped up my workflow and what I can do in camera with all of the customizable buttons. This made shooting both photo and video at weddings so much easier for me especially with the photo/video switch on the camera. I find myself not picking up my R5 now unless im doing product photography. I prefer the way skin looks in my photos with this camera in comparison to the R and R5. Would highly recommend this!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about focus, shutter, usability and sensor. Editors are less positive about price and storage. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 5Mark Wilson Dave Stevenson on December 3, 2021

    Canon EOS R3 reviewA mirrorless monster for sports and wildlife photographers

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  • EngadgetRating, 4.4 out of 5S. Dent on February 3, 2022

    Canon EOS R3 review: Innovative eye-control focus and speed, for a price | EngadgetCanon's EOS R3 delivers incredible shooting speeds and reliable autofocus, but lacks resolution compared to rival cameras

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  • Digital Photography ReviewRichard Butler on September 14, 2021

    Canon EOS R3 Initial ReviewThe Canon EOS R3 is the company's first high-end mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. Built around a 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor and the company's RF mount, the R3 is designed to handle virtually any situation it

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  • digitalcameraworld.comRating, 4.5 out of 5James Artaius on February 18, 2022

    Canon EOS R3 reviewThe Canon EOS R3 doesn't just enable you to move focus points with your eye – the whole camera is eye-poppingly good

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  • PhotographyBLOGMark Goldstein on January 18, 2022

    Canon EOS R3 ReviewThe Canon EOS R3 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera for sports and action photographers that features a 24 megapixel stacked BSI sensor, 6K/60p Raw and 4K/120p video recording, 30fps burst shooting, eye-control autofocusing and a

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  • The-Digital-Picture.comBryan Carnathan on May 3, 2021

    Canon EOS R3 ReviewIs the Canon EOS R3 Digital Mirrorless Camera right for you? Learn all you need to know about the Canon EOS R3 in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

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  • videomaker.comChris Monlux on March 30, 2022

    Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z9 - Heads-up for VideoThe Canon EOS R3 and the Nikon Z9 are both flagship mirrorless cameras. We put them head to head to find out what camera is better for video. We were

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  • videomaker.comNicole LaJeunesse on March 11, 2022

    Canon EOS R3 delivers fantastic hybrid functionalityThe Canon EOS R3 is a high-performance camera for professional photographers who need a quality video camera.

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