Canon EOS R3 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell

Canon EOS R3 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell
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[@jasyamaha]

After reading your reviews and the odd donation, since about 2000ish, it's great to hear your voice, your a sharp talker. Thank you for hours of reading pleasure over the decades.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! Hard to believe I’m still at it; there’s loads more to come.

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

I am amazed that there is still some similarity between the Canon T90 and these new cameras, like the shutter release finger well, hand grip, battery compartment and latch, and some of the button layout. Nice work Ken, I appreciate your extensive contribution to photography.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Look at the first Canon EOS camera ever from back in 1987: www.kenrockwell.com/canon/film-bodies/eos620.htm everything there is still there. Funny part is the 620 and 650 had all we needed, everything else since is fluff. Thanks!

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

I bought a 620 because of your review.

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Can always rely on Ken to do a thorough and insightful review.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!

[@LouisLuzuka]

28-135mm is just an incredible distance I like that tiny lens

[@KenRockwellTV]

Me too!

[@davemigliore]

your R3 review has me FOAMING AT THE MOUTH to go buy this camera....!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Great camera if you’re serious. Thanks!

[@thanhtuanpham7418]

I am using Canon R3 . If you want to use the flash when shooting in Silent mode, is it possible? And how to install . THANK YOU

[@KenRockwellTV]

Flash works great with all three shutters. As always see my written reviews at KenRockwell.com for all the details. See the flash section of the specs section at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm for the sync speeds and how to connect, and see the performance section for how I get 24 FPS with flash www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm#flash thanks!

[@charlesdavis6371]

I'm a Nikon shooter - but always enjoy your videos.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! Just got my Z9; stay tuned.

[@davidbrown2052]

Excellent review, talking about the stuff that matters and your assesment has changed my mind on going for the Sony a1. Because of the ergos, menu and just the fact that it feels more of a camera for my needs. Thanks Ian (UK)

[@KenRockwellTV]

I hate Sony and love my Canon, and no one pays me for any of it so I can be perfectly honest. Sonys are great on paper and have very advanced technology if all you do is read reviews, but if you have to shoot every day for a living Sony is too much bother. The A1 lacks the big grip; it's a lower class of camera offshored at a higher price. Thanks!

[@ThreeCeeProductions]

There’s nothing wrong with Sony but for me Canon is great for photography. I have shot them forever and you can customize it for how you work and they just work and are reliable.

[@_SYDNA_]

Tony & Chelsea did a "run around in front of the camera" test of the AF in long burst mode and found that the Sony A1 actually got almost all of the shots while the Canon missed -- maybe -- 25%. So there's a difference in that regard. Still think I'll go for the Canon option, if I pull the trigger, for some of the reasons Ken mentioned, the backwards compatibility, and I just trust their design philosophy more for the things that aren't visible to me. Also it makes sense to me that the processed, functional density of pixels have certain limitations in physics within the engineering approaches of a given time. And I've always done OK cropping from less than 45 or whatever mpx. Clarity when pushing ISO has always been the limit I'm pushing up against for action shots. Ken did an excellent job of talking us through that parameter in this video. Follow up: Saw another review that said the Canon only caught slightly fewer shots ... which, remember, might mean the Canon is just going to be more descriminating in a crowd of basketball players and doesn't fire unless it really is the person you tagged. Testing is tricky business.

[@indianblade13]

I really enjoyed your video. I usually don't watch videos this long but you kept me engaged the entire time. Plus you sound like Billy Crystal

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hee Hee haven’t heard that one before. Thanks!

[@zenjitsuman]

I have been reading your review for 30 years, your even better talking and demonstrating. I think this would be an awesome body with the RF 28 to 70mm f 2.0 and the 135mm f 2.0 for portraits as you say at 15 feet if you can back up that far. What would be your minimal size camera bag for travel?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Your bag question seems separate to the camera question. I often use a think tank retrospective 5, which is a very tight fit and won’t hold the 28-70/2.0, but I use smaller lenses. www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-5-v2-0?rfsn=140954.b44027 the retrospective 7 or 10 has a lot more room, but since room always fills with more to carry; I try to use the smallest possible bag. I prefer that series so look at them all and pick yours www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series?rfsn=140954.b44027 thanks!

[@LouisLuzuka]

I'm actually more impressed by your collection of such unique lenses that 14mm, 50mm, 180mm macro, that is a holy trinity I could be happy with. is there 1 lens you can't live without, or do you love them all?

[@KenRockwellTV]

iPhone !

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@KenRockwellTV genius. iPhone is mine too

[@erco1123]

Hello Ken, Thank you for the video, and in general for promoting the use of older, perfectly fine and obviously more affordable lenses. When you have the time, consider updating your site's "Best cameras/lenses" pages (unless you see it as timeless :)). Cheers

[@KenRockwellTV]

I wish! So much new stuff comes out so fast it’s hard to stay current.

[@_SYDNA_]

Absolute best review of R3 ISO performance on the web -- and I've studied a few. Your insight and experience combined with a very good set of sample shots convey that dimension fully. For me, ISO perfomance is the core batter in this cake, while the spooky action AF is a very important icing. I truely NEEDED better icing but would not upgrade to a higher class of camera (first mirrorless, first action-specific) without that batter. P.S. probably will also be using this for birthday parties (my bad). Thanks for the time and experience you put into this Ken.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!!!

[@jacobb590]

When the R3 auto powers off what is the response time for waking the camera up once you press the shutter button, how does it compare to a the 1dx cameras? Does the EVF power on quickly once you put your eye up to it? There's a good bit off lag with other mirrorless cameras I've tried. Thanks

[@KenRockwellTV]

The trick with all mirrorless is never wait till it’s at your eye, tap the shutter as soon as you start lifting the camera and it should be good to go when it’s at your eye. Always leave the power switch ON unless you’re done shooting for the day. 1DX III wakes instantly, R3 always wakes fast enough if you know the trick I just gave you. It’s not a problem. Thanks !

[@bobwoolcock]

Why do mirrorless cameras have slower response time than the equivalent DSLRs? I know my Z7 II is slow because of the inferior processor. But why is the R3 slower than the Canon flagship DSLR? Just because of the full time evf? Do you expect the Z9 to be slower than the D6 in terms of wake up time, other features?

[@KenRockwellTV]

It's just what they do. I'm a user, not their designer, so I don't have to worry about why. Thanks!

[@bobwoolcock]

@@KenRockwellTV Be interesting to see how the Z9 stacks up to the R3. Especially the wake up time - assuming you leave the power switch on whilst shooting, and it goes to sleep - how long does it take to wake up once you touch it or raise it up to your eye. I’m constantly missing shots with the Z7 II.

[@PatrickRosenbalm]

Shooting that old plastic EF 28-135 on that new R3..... Oh my! All I can say is I still shoot my 28-135 on my R also. ;-) You have said that is about a perfect range on a lens and that is a good lens for its age and build if you get a good copy. I agree. I use it on my 6D also. And when my wife uses the 6D that's her favorite lens. It's an underrated classic. So is the EF 40mm pancake. It stays on my 6D most of the time. Oh yeah, Great video as always!!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Just look at the pictures. Works so much better on Canon EOS R3 than it ever did on the A2 everyone used when it came out! Thanks!

[@K9malinois_dog_love]

Shooting portraits with a 50mm f 2.2 how many feet would be most ideal to shoot so it can render best? Thank you 🙏

[@KenRockwellTV]

Fifteen feet (5 meters) regardless of focal length. Only distance determines rendition. Focal length only determines image size. See kenrockwell.com/tech/portrait-lenses.htm Thanks!

[@K9malinois_dog_love]

@@KenRockwellTV ah ok I will practice on that and compare the differences thank you!! I will check out the link as welll.

[@billymiller1675]

I recently purchased my Canon R3. I think it's a great camera but I am still trying to figure out all of the features with the system.😄

[@KenRockwellTV]

See my guide here www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm#usage for everything I’ve shared so far. Thanks!

[@johnpeterka8355]

Ken, I agree with most of what you shared in your video except comparing the weight of the R5 to the R3. To accurately compare the two cameras, I compare the R5 with grip and two batteries to the R3; the R3 is then lighter and more ergonomic.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Nah. Adding grips not fair, R3 has integral grip you can bet your life on, not just a handle screwed on with one 1/4-20 thread screw. Thanks!

[@johnpeterka8355]

@@KenRockwellTV - I prefer the R3 for the reasons stated and those confirmed by you.

[@petere6036]

Thanks, your reviews are the best.

[@KenRockwellTV]

And your comments are the best. Thanks!

[@papcon]

Canon Eye Focus started back in 1992 witn the Canon Eos 5. Thank you for the nice video!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!!!

[@_SYDNA_]

You were the only reviewer to mention/detect/decipher the ability to delete a burst. As we stack up more images faster that seems like to an ever more useful function. Finding the "best of 50" however, might be awkward looking at the tiny screen on the back. Actually, in some situations, the thumbnail style of using that screen might be ideal, but in others I might want to see a full screen image. You can hook this camera into a tablet or a computer for remote viewing. Do you happen to know if the connection to these remote devices is fast enough to flip though a burst pretty quickly while they are still stored on the camera? I realize this question is above and beyond the scope of a Yt vidoe like this but if you happen to know how fast connected devices can flip through pix, I would appreciate your thoughts on that.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I have more details at its written review at www.kenrockwell.com/sony/a9-iii.htm#playback in camera you can zip through images pretty fast. Otherwise I’m looking at a card or it’s content in my SSD using Photo Mechanic www.kenrockwell.com/tech/photo-mechanic.htm

[@_SYDNA_]

Did read Ken's review of Photo Mechanic. Have seen other reviews that liked it as well. One key seems to be that PM will read ahead on the SD card itself, buffer the photo images and allow you to flip through them quickly. OK dont laugh ... Canon's free DPP software also seems to have that look ahead speed (which is nice) but maybe it doesnt have the same flexibility. You do feel like you're fighting it to get enough images showing on screen. People seem to love PM and productivity is the key with these high burst shot cameras. Something I did not realize is that the R3 will replay your shots directly through it's massive view finder. This is probably a lot better than squinting at the LCD on the back trying to cull a bit before you leave the venue. Still like the idea of being to delete an entire burst while keeping "the one".

[@philiplouey6154]

Great review. I appreciate the candid and frank review. Thank you.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! I work on g and hard at just saying it like it is from personal experience.

[@ytr8989]

This is a much better video than the Z9 unboxing. Very nice 👍 (At the end of your Z9 unboxing, I was pulling out all my hairs left on my head.)

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@_SYDNA_]

Ken is right: His website review is even better in many respects. The classic KR simple, quick form of the website may be deceptive as he hasn't invested in a web-management crew but don't be fooled: the info is solid and useful. Viewers should be sure to check that out. The well-examined ISO pixel-peeping shots here on YT are not on the website but the others are and you can enlarge them as needed. Lots of good tips, downloadable camera settings for those who want a shortcut, another affordable lens suggestion, etc. Worth the visit for sure.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I don't need no stinking web management crew; I'm all about content and legibility, not fluff. Thanks!

[@_SYDNA_]

@@KenRockwellTV You are about content indeed buddy. Yes you are. When I first went there, a few years ago on someone else's recommendation, you were about real-world-in-the-trenches content as well and it helped me buy a lens and later a camera. I remember thinking at the time "I'll bet this guy is super productive."

[@ronaldsand3000]

Another fabulous video by the photographic guru

[@KenRockwellTV]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@SBahamondes]

Hi Ken, are you planning on doing a review on the rf 100-400mm? Would love to hear your thoughts. Great review as always!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Good news! I reviewed it back in December. As always, see my website first for far more reviews in far more detail www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/lenses/100-400mm.htm thanks!

[@derbagger22]

Excellent video! Just traded in my RP for an R6. Going to watch that video next...

[@KenRockwellTV]

See my written reviews and my huge Canon EOS R6 users guide and so much more indexed at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/index.htm thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm

[@lfnabuco1]

Thanks a lot, Ken!! Great as always

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@nursesona7227]

Which camera do you recommend to a first time user? I want to practice night photography. I’m lost at choices. Looking for something simple use but not too basic. Thanks

[@KenRockwellTV]

Try the Canon EOS RP www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/rp.htm

[@nursesona7227]

@@KenRockwellTV do you have any helpful article or video on buying lens for first time?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Of course, see the reconditions part of my written review at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/rp.htm#rex

[@LouisLuzuka]

this thing looks beautiful

[@KenRockwellTV]

It is!

[@AmericanMoviePodcast]

Even with the power off as shown here you can see the exposure mode is there a way to turn that completely off when the camera is off?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Search for that inside Canon’s full manual at cam.start.canon/en/C010/manual/c010.pdf thsbkd!

[@wrealestate8778]

again thank you you are a true expert not a KZbinr . please keep making videos

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you! Nikon Z9 guide and then review coming next

[@LouisLuzuka]

so to get a perfect rendition of my face I need to shoot at 330mm? so if I have a 55-250mm I would have to shoot at 210mm on a crop sensor to get around that compression. I really want to try out and see what I look like XD

[@KenRockwellTV]

No; just stand about 4-5 meters or about 15’ feet away. Doesn’t matter what lens you use for perspective; that’s set by the distance. Focal length only sets how big is the head, which from about that distance mess about 300mm gives you head and shoulders.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@KenRockwellTV ahh that makes more sense so measure around 5ft away and whatever the focal length depends on whether you want a full body or a portrait or a straight up headshot, that is so much more helpful I will start to try that for my next self portrait :D no wonder you're talking about the 28mm selfies at 2 ft away and that's stretching your arms out XD okay so I can even achieve that look around 135mm if I'm 4-5 ft away I got it :D thanks!!

[@memcrew1]

@@LouisLuzuka 15 ft away

[@mas3ymd]

Do you find that the viewfinder image lags behind reality, for example, when you quickly move the camera? Or has Canon solved this problem with electronic viewfinders? In other words, does this one move instantly like an optical viewfinder?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I can’t recall any delay. This is what my review has to say about the finder www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm#finder generally when we get to 60 Hz refresh rates the delay is less than we can perceive. Thanks!

[@mas3ymd]

@@KenRockwellTV Is it really a function of viewfinder screen refresh rate? I’m thinking that what you see in the viewfinder will always be 1/8-1/4 second behind what is happening in reality.

[@KenRockwellTV]

It’s not 2014 anymore. These things get faster and faster every year.

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent review!! This "might" be my next purchase, but I like DSLRs...which would you pick, the 1DX-III or this? Thanks! I'll only buy Canon!

[@KenRockwellTV]

R3. Assuming you want these for action and high frame rate (the whole point of either camera), the R3 does it with silent élan while the 1DX III sounds like a helicopter crash at high frame rates. Thanks!

[@Twobarpsi]

@@KenRockwellTV Thanks for your reply! Your reviews and website are spectacular!

[@HotGates]

EOS Greek Goddess; ) Very nice Ken I just stumbled on your KZbin channel and subscribed, I have the Z9 and just sold my Z7II and purchased a Canon R5 and the RF 100-500 what a fantastic camera and lens but what gets me is I took the R5 and Z9 out to photograph Swallows and the R5 was better at focusing, Z9 is much better than Z6- Z7II by miles but it's not as good as Canon, I am thinking of selling my Z9 for the R3 but I'm waiting for the R1 soon 😀

[@KenRockwellTV]

I prefer Canon as well. Z9 is superb if you need still photos shot expertly at 120 FPS, otherwise I way prefer Canon. See also www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@HotGates]

@@KenRockwellTV Great comparison even the R beat the Z7II lol!

[@HotGates]

@@KenRockwellTV Ken looks like the R1 is going to take a while so I think I'll purchase the R3 but as a wildlife photographer you can never have a long enough lens, There are some photos that need to be cropped but after cropping a 24mp to like 5mp wouldn't that be worthless?

[@dct124]

Ken if you ever do a video about video editing, be sure to include how you export YT video b/c some channel's I can't play there 4K footage smoothly like yours. I usually end up switching to 1080p or 720p.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Oh man, that’s work! I used to go on all about that when I worked full time in Hollywood. I use iMovie. I’m not proud; I have work to get done and iMovie works great. I do want to do a video about how to great great sounding audio and get the levels right. I love how my audio sounds; how does it sound to you? I’m using studio gear the hard way for my audio, editing and processing but my iPhone for video.

[@dct124]

@@KenRockwellTV Sounds great honestly. I've used several headphones over the years from cheap dollar store headphone to Sony MDR7506. Was watching in my car, it has 3D harman/kardon speakers. Sounds great. Like you don't have that blank noise space some channel's have.

[@dct124]

@@KenRockwellTV iMovie is doing a great job. Best I've seen for YT. Well Media Division, whatever he uses too. Pretty much every other channel if I want to view 4K on my smartphone or laptop is pretty bad and I have to use 1080p or 720p. I think they have there bitrate too high.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hint: no smartphone or laptop has a 4K screen. Watch in 1920 x 1080 and we all win.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Blank noise space? Thanks!

[@billx4266]

Hi Ken, This or the R5? Thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Depends on what you’re doing. See my complete reviews and comparisons at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r5.htm and www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm and my explicit R3 vs R5 comparison at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm#compared

[@thomasgrahamdavies1962]

I've always been a Nikon man, but the videos of this and the Z9 has me looking differently at what I need. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Me too, but for Mirrorless, Canon is the leader. Nothing that made Nikon great carried over in their Mirrorless system; nikon is coasting along resting on the reputation it had back in the 1960s-1990s. Thanks!

[@thomasgrahamdavies1962]

@@KenRockwellTV Thanks for that Ken. Very much appreciated.

[@GeraltinWoW]

Why is the saturation on the photo set to +1000

[@KenRockwellTV]

Because I LIKE IT that way. Thanks!

[@GeraltinWoW]

@@KenRockwellTV hmmmm

[@memcrew1]

@@KenRockwellTV 😂

[@stephanieperry1119]

I figure since you’re mainly a Photographer you won’t test the R 5 C. Am I right?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Who knows? We'll see.

[@stephanieperry1119]

@@KenRockwellTV ok

[@deanvm9158]

Please review the 5dsr. I would watch it even if it is 5 hours long😂

[@KenRockwellTV]

I did back when it came out. As always, the best reviews are all at my website; here’s the Canon 5DS/R www.kenrockwell.com/canon/5ds.htm

[@craigc7708]

It is missing a hand grip attachment on the bottom.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Doesn’t need one; the grip is a permanent part of the camera. Thanks!

[@LouisLuzuka]

is this a go, or is the RP still valuable in 2022

[@KenRockwellTV]

Canon EOS R3 is newer, but the RP is easier to get, much smaller and lighter and only one-sixth the price and has more resolution! All depends if you have the need for speed.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@KenRockwellTV the need for speed :D

[@dct124]

Omg thought I was losing it. When the first image was zooming in, it was almost like the image water was animated. Didn't realize YT auto selected 4K and my screen was set to 720p 🤣 switched to 4K, much better.

[@KenRockwellTV]

You’re probably seeing resampling artifacts from lazy nearest-neighbor resampling someplace on your end.

[@dct124]

@@KenRockwellTV Yes. Looked like the waves were moving. I was watching on my cellphone (Galaxy S20). It fixed itself once I matched the resolution.

[@gadgetman7119]

Great video mate! I got the canon R3 and its amazing, got 2 days ago. Im a hobbyist (not making a living out of this beast of a monster), In the past two days ive been wondering if maybe i jumped the gun and should have gotten the R5 or R6 mark ii. Whats ur take on this ? Which would u chose ? I do video and photography alike. The weather sealing on the R3 and battery is a big win for me..

[@KenRockwellTV]

There you go. R3 by far has the best sealing and biggest battery. Enjoy and thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Personally I love small, so I go R5. My R8 is on order, too.

[@gadgetman7119]

@@KenRockwellTV u don't feel ur missing out when going with the R5 ? like something the R3 would help you accomplish if u had it there instead of the R5 ?

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@gadgetman7119 We all have different needs. I shoot all day, every day, and the less I have to carry, the better my pictures turn out as I'm more relaxed and therefore more creative. As I have written at kenrockwell.com/tech/carry-less.htm, being prepared for everything (not missing out) means I'm prepared for nothing. If you only shoot a few times a week, then by all means go for the heavier camera; this is why Canon makes so many different models. If you like gadgets, the R3 is the best there is. Thanks!

[@martinpettinger]

Excellent Ken.... thank you

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@Floyd_F]

buys a 6000 dollar camera, slaps a 100 dollar lens on it. XD

[@KenRockwellTV]

That’s right! The 28-135 has a unique zoom range for just carrying around. Thanks!

[@ThreeCeeProductions]

You don’t get it. I would try to explain but it would be a waste of breath. SMH!

[@mikafoxx2717]

And he also slaps a 50mm f1 L on an EOS 650 from 1987. Good things are good.

[@_SYDNA_]

​@KenRockwellTV Yep. Nice zoom range for sure. The EF-S version came as the kit lens for the 60D and I carried that thing around forever. Very useful, pretty good pix even on a crop. Both have an annoying habit where the barrel starts creeping longer when you point it at something on the ground. Did not realize there was a version for EF. Will probably get one even though DXO ratings list it's effective resolution at 11mpix. Ken's pictures show you can make that thing work, and it is an awfully comfortable, zippy focus lens as long as you dont need to lug around f2.8.

[@francisdrelling4060]

Great review.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks Francis!

[@namehiddenforprivacy713]

Well you haven’t sold me on the R3 but you sold me an EF 28-135 for sure.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@jabaricain]

When did you place your order from B&H? I placed mine at the beginning of the year. I’m pretty sure I wont see it shipped until June lol

[@KenRockwellTV]

Back the day it was announced.

[@jabaricain]

@@KenRockwellTV wow! Ok I guess I’ll be waiting lol

[@petersuvara]

Subscribed Ken! Thanks.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!!!!

[@stephanieperry1119]

Are going review either the Canon R7 or R10?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes, as soon as I get mine. My reviews will first be at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/index.htm Thanks!

[@stephanieperry1119]

@@KenRockwellTV That’s great can’t wait.

[@boostedmaniac]

At 28:00, the plastic is prob planned obsolesces. Like you said, digital cameras are disposable and they’re hoping you’ll buy the next version in a few years.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Exactly. It’s not 1990 when a great camera was the top camera for many years at a time.

[@mikede2464]

The Sony's ergonomics is not just bad but in my case dangerous. That little sharp protrusion on the A1 by your thumb? To supposedly help you hold it? It rubbed against the tendon in my thumb when adjusting exposure compensation to such an extent that I developed tendonitis in my thumb. Went to the doctor, she had me hold the A1 and told me not to use the camera again. Such is the horrendous ergonomics of Sony cameras.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Ouch! I know it’s bad for me, but not had that happen. Thanks for the warning!

[@Eric_B]

Quite a fine piece of equipment. But 6000 bucks?! Wow. That’s shocking - apparently I’ve been out of the “buying new DSLRs” loop for a long time! 😅 Even a pro would have to shoot quite a bit to make up for that expense, I’m guessing. Kinda like me buying a $6000 guitar. That’s a LOT of gigs… My $1600 Martin guitar does just fine, thanks! 😉

[@KenRockwellTV]

For full time career pros this is no big deal. Name any other trade or profession where just six grand gets you half of the tools you need for a serious business.

[@Eric_B]

@@KenRockwellTV MY business! I’m a professional musician. All the equipment (i.e. tools) I use to do my art and make a living costs under $4000. And I could easily do with less of a cost. And sure, I could spend way more as well. But there’s really no reason to - It would just be a luxury and eat more profit. 😉 Everyone draws a line somewhere. But you asked to name a profession… 🙂

[@MannyScoot]

the R3 does not like heat ...... I shot two bodies in Arizona during the 2023 Super Bowl and both overheated and one froze and didn't work anymore ...... hot temperatures is not acceptable, I kept one body and 118 degrees did her in July 2023, the top screen began flashing and lines running left and right over and over and over .....

[@KenRockwellTV]

Never had that happen, sorry to hear thdt.

[@LuciusGraciusMaximus]

Greetings ken , do you have some images online made with the 50mm 1.0 on your canon r3? How does it perform with (quick) focusing ? Does the camera have a Zebra/ color peaking focus assistant for manual lenses?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Zebra: last I checked it has those www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm#usage. The f/1.0 was never for fast focusing. Samples at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/50mm-f1.htm

[@peterwilson7532]

As I feel it needed to be said, at least in writing, just after 34:20 minutes the Nikon FTZ adapter is a..."piece of crap". Strictly that would be an implied quote as you stealthily dodged the algorithm punisher. 😄 Everything related to the Nikon-F mount is such a compromise. I was so glad in 1987 when Canon just went completely, wide-throated electronic mount with the EOS system, brave but perfect. I was doing the Pentax-KA mount on the Super-A at that time. It became obvious after a few years they were having the same problem as Nikon. Half-assed backward and forward compatibilty, just a mess. Finally, Nikon go Z-mount, sanity at last. Canon feeling left out widen their mount further with the R-mount, surely that's as wide as we will need for decades now.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks. Nikon spent decades reworking its mechanical F mount to retain compatibility so pros wouldn’t have to buy all new lenses all the time, while Canon dumped everything and went 100% electronic in 1987. While Canon ticked off a lot of people back then, it also means today that everything is still modern and compatible while Nikon is one huge garbage dump of incompatible lenses. Thanks!

[@LouisLuzuka]

notification gang checking in!!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@juan_samuel9939]

Great video, Ken! Are you gonna do a Z9 review?

[@KenRockwellTV]

YES! Mine arrived yesterday; here's the unboxing kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnzboICinZ6KjNk and here's where the developing review is growing www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/z/z9.htm Thanks!

[@juan_samuel9939]

@@KenRockwellTV Well I'll be damned😂

[@michael-4k4000]

Ken do you ever shoot sports?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes, but not since The Time Before.

[@spencerphoto4830]

Metal strong, plastic light. At 67yo with worsening arthritis, plastic might mean I'm able to continue shooting, or sitting in front of the TV! Also, as a semi-pro motorsports shooter, I find that the vast majority of my clients (competitors, their family and team plus online media), absolutely DO NOT need more megapixels. Apart from the hassle of transferring big files over the interweb, most people will only view the images on a computer or smartphone. Almost nobody these days wants to make big prints. They just want to send grandma a pic or share it on FB or Instagram. A few megapix is sufficient and 24 is plenty plus.

[@KenRockwellTV]

For light weight and speed also don’t discount the R6 Mk II, R7 and R10, which are remarkable if you want light weight. Thanks!

[@spencerphoto4830]

@@KenRockwellTV I also shoot with R5, 5D4, 7D2, 5D3 (rarely) and R10, which I agree is an amazing little camera. Who would have thought something that small would be good enough to shoot motorsports? I bought it for travel! I just wish Canon would make a better, lightweight but capable RF mount travel lens. That would be an unbeatable combo. Until then, my LX100 remains in service 🙂

[@ytr8989]

I didn’t know the Sony was made in Thailand.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Here it is www.kenrockwell.com/sony/images/a1/D3S_8171-bottom.jpg manufacturers never advertise when they dump or-diction overseas to less skilled, lower paid workers.

[@hellolau]

My Sony A7 IV is made in China 😡

[@ddolde]

I plan to buy an R or R5 if I can afford it

[@KenRockwellTV]

All good. Even the inexpensive R8 and R50 are super.

[@billx4266]

You must be loaded to have all those cams. Beautiful house in california etc... Im jealous 😀

[@KenRockwellTV]

Nooooo! I rarely keep them and quickly donate or return them when the next great thing comes out. Thanks!

[@sauravbasu8805]

There was a great article by Ken - " How to afford anything " in his blog.

[@chillipompom5263]

all its competitors above 40 megapixels and canon still stuck to these low megapixel sensors.yet the price is 6k!!!!

[@KenRockwellTV]

I went Canon. Don't need more than 10 MP if you know how to shoot. THANKS!

[@chillipompom5263]

@@KenRockwellTV Do you have a Flickr account to upload some big size photos of your R3? i would like to see them by myself.

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@chillipompom5263 Better: I have a huge website with far more details about this and every camera, loaded with sample images to download straight from my camera. The R3 is at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r3.htm and there are samples to download throughout the review. The images of the R3 product itself in vivid resolution are also at that page - but don't copy or use them for anything; everything is copyrighted and people sometimes use my product photos, and I have to bill them for that. Thanks!

[@melvinjohnson7033]

Yes I like this channel. Only 11 dislikes so far.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@LouisLuzuka]

re-uploaded?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes; there were three errored frames in my first try. Oops!!

[@DAVE_WHITE]

Wtf is jpeg quality 4 ?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Instead of just normal and fine JPG options, you have a spectrum from 1 to 10.

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@KenRockwellTV the sub menu with the " slider" I presume

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@DAVE_WHITE something like that. Should be towards the top of the camera menu for image quality.

[@MajorTendonitis]

Not sure why I wonder about these things Ken, but would it be exaggerating to say you’ve accumulated a million dollars worth of cameras, lenses and gear over the years ? Seems like you’ve got them all lol

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes, it would be a huge exaggeration. Actually I have only a camera or two, I ditch everything before the review is even published! Thanks!

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Hooray that someone still uses EF lenses with an adapter. Lions will never have the means to replace all their EF lenses with R's.

[@KenRockwellTV]

EF lenses are flawless with the adapter. No need for new lenses unless you just want them.

[@androidstreak]

Worst eye cap in R3 , not at all reliable as it keeps on breaking down rubber part

[@KenRockwellTV]

Sorry, mine has been fine. There’s also an optional bigger one www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1663801-REG/canon_4897c001_er_he_eyecup.html/BI/287/KBID/1037

[@bolleolympus]

👍👍👌👌😊😊❤❤

[@KenRockwellTV]

👍🏻

[@balla2172]

You can't say pixels don't mean anything that's just flat false

[@KenRockwellTV]

Megapixels are like bathrooms. Once you have two or more, the extras don’t matter that much - but they sure affect the cost of the house! Thanks! See also www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

[@skumnjepf]

JPEG???

[@noelchignell1048]

Nothing wrong with jpeg for 90% of photography, only need raw when you're really pushing the limits like birds in flight in low light

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

I keep am archive of RAW files that I only needed once because my Nikon meter is 2/3 stop low. I like this live histogram as a way to get accurately exposed jpeg straight from the camera.

[@KenRockwellTV]

YES! See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/raw.htm Thanks!

[@gregm6894]

@@KenRockwellTV You and I are on the same page here. I shoot Olympus and have for years, professionally and personally. I never shoot RAW -- I cannot find a good reason to. JPEG's allow computational output from my E-M1x, including Live Composite, In-camera HDR, In-camera Focus Stacking, In-camera Keystone Compensation, Digital Teleconverter, etc.. No one can look at my images and tell me whether I shot RAW or JPEG. I can, and do post process and get excellent results -- my files have a lot of flexibility -- great color and great detail. I started out shooting RAW plus JPEG and soon realized that the RAW files were just taking up space. More times than not, when shooting corporate conferences, my clients wanted on-site upload, over-night print turn around (Costco was my friend), and quick delivery of all conference images -- Using RAW was most often out of the question. I would pre-print DVD labels prior to the conference, edit and 'fine tune' important shots and burn all 'keepers' to DVD's in my room at night, and hand them to the corporate AV guys at the conference end -- BAM! I was done and out the door. No RAW files needed.

[@zenjitsuman]

@@KenRockwellTV I have been looking for someone to do HEIF format out of camera in the same way JPEG is now. Does the R3 do something like this , seems like an upgrade.

[@byazrov]

Hopefully Canon will return to normal skin. This R3 one is ugly as hell. Doesn't look like premium Canon product with that new pattern anymore.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I have my taxidermist re-hide with natural skins.

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@ddolde]

Are you making survival money off KZbin?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Ha! No. You gotta have a zillion subscribers and then the way people do it is to take money in exchange for mentioning other services or products in their videos.