Canon R6 III Release Date: Not Expected Until March Next Year
According to Canonrumors, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III won’t make its debut before the CP+ show in late February. The latest whispers suggest it might not hit the market until at least March.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III has been a topic of conversation for quite some time now, with an anticipated release penciled in for 2025.
Unfortunately, Canon’s struggle to meet demand for both the EOS R5 Mark II and the EOS R1 remains a significant hurdle. This production bottleneck is delaying the timely arrival of the EOS R6 Mark III on store shelves.
The 6 series stands as Canon’s top-selling full-frame camera lineup, meaning they need to ensure substantial inventory is ready to meet consumer expectations.
Given the strong global performance of the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II, there’s optimism that the EOS R6 Mark III will replicate this success when it finally launches. This aligns with predictions that the camera will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2025.
Here are the rumored specifications for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III:
– A 24-megapixel LC1720 sensor, identical to the one found in the EOS R3.
– Powered by the DIGIC accelerator processor, offering an impressive 8.5 stops of coordinated image stabilization.
– Equipped with the same autofocus system as the EOS R5 II.
– Capable of highly reliable 14-bit RAW electronic shutter continuous shooting at 30fps, with a readout speed of 1/180s.
– Features built-in neural network noise suppression and a high-resolution magnification function.
– Supports XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S recording, enabling C4K/120p (S35) and 6K oversampled C4K footage.
– Also supports 6K30p and 4K60p (S35) Cinema RAW Light recording.
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I had high hopes for an earlier release, but waiting a bit longer doesn’t sound too bad if it means they can iron out any issues. The delay probably isn’t surprising given their trouble with meeting demand for other models. I wonder how this will affect pricing and availability once it finally launches. It’s interesting that there’s still no official word, especially since CP+ is just around the corner.
You’re right; delays are often necessary to ensure quality, and it sounds like Canon is prioritizing that with the R6 III. Pricing and availability can be tricky to predict, but early adopters might face higher prices due to demand. I agree—it’s curious there’s no official update yet, though CP+ could bring some clarity. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’m really looking forward to the Canon R6 III, but it’s understandable given their production challenges with other models. March next year feels like a long wait, but I hope that gives them enough time to iron out any issues. It’s interesting how the focus keeps shifting to later years; I wonder what new features they’ll introduce.
I was really hoping for an earlier release, but I guess waiting a bit longer won’t hurt. It’s a bummer that Canon is still dealing with supply issues, though. I wonder if the delay will affect any of the rumored features. March next year feels like forever away!
Ugh, March feels so far away! I was really hoping to get my hands on the R6 III before my spring travels. At least the delay gives me more time to save up, I guess. Fingers crossed Canon sorts out their supply issues soon.