The Upcoming Canon R6 Mark III

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Canon’s EOS R6 Mark III has been the subject of speculation for what feels like years, but it now looks like the wait is nearly over. According to leaks, the camera is in its final testing phase and will likely debut with the same 32-megapixel sensor found in the recently announced Cinema EOS C50. The timing, however, could complicate things: with the C50 not expected to ship until December, an EOS R6 Mark III announcement might slip into early 2026, possibly just ahead of the CP+ trade show in February.

If the R6 Mark III does indeed get that new sensor, it will also need more processing power to take full advantage of it. Canon’s solution, seen already in the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II, is the DIGIC accelerator, a secondary processor that helps reduce bottlenecks and speeds up file handling. If included in the R6 Mark III, it would enable faster burst shooting, longer sequences, and pre-capture modes, along with improvements in autofocus responsiveness.

Physically, the R6 Mark III isn’t expected to deviate much from its predecessor, though rumours suggest Canon could introduce a dual-hinge, multi-angle screen similar to the one on Sony’s A9 III. There is even talk of an OLED panel replacing the current LCD, though that seems less likely given cost concerns. Other possibilities include the addition of AI-powered in-camera editing tools, such as upscaling and denoising, features Canon has been experimenting with in its flagship cameras. Let’s see if these rumours hold true!