Why did Canon make the EOS R3??

Canon R3 Here: bit.ly/3CeIaQv
In this video I talk a bit more in depth about my experience using the new Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera. After a couple of hours of use it felt very reminiscent of holding my old 1DX MKII. I have to say, having that familiar pro body feel was nice but what was nicer was the battery life with this camera using the larger LP-E19 batteries. I dive into the amazing new auto focus features like Vehicle Detection and touch on my experience using the new Eye Control feature. Finally, I discuss who should buy this camera and what type of photographer would get the most use out of it. And yes, I talk about how we crashed it while mounted to a drone - somebody needs to test how tough these things are :).
Lightroom PRESET PACKS: goo.gl/1CfEKF
Music we used: mscbd.fm/ptrmkn
Color Graded with my PM LUTS Pack : goo.gl/JmUrM7
PM MERCH & COFFEE! : goo.gl/TkzM6S
What's in my camera bag?! : MY 2021 UPDATED KIT!!
My Camera Bag! : bit.ly/3bwWusK
My go to daily camera : amzn.to/3ykrRQG
Most Used Lens Currently : amzn.to/33OBc5g
Incredible portrait & detail (Cheaper alternative) lens : amzn.to/3fnJ6rJ
My Magical Telephoto Lens : amzn.to/3bsPZqL
Vlog Mic : amzn.to/3bAiIdk
VND Filters (imperative for outdoor shooting) : bit.ly/PMVND_EDII
My Drone (legal everywhere) : amzn.to/33NJjzl
The action cam I use : amzn.to/3uWcIDk
Jaw Clamp for Action Cam : amzn.to/3wbjepV
Air Tags : amzn.to/3wdBy1w
Filter Case / storage : amzn.to/3hxZcSg
Tripod : amzn.to/3eTpXyX
Gimbal I use : amzn.to/3op361j
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: / petermckinnon
Twitter: / petermckinnon
Facebook: / petermckinnonphoto
Website: www.petermckinnon.com

[@mkbhd]

I kinda wish I needed a camera like this because this video has me hyped for the R3 lol

[@AnimeXFever54]

Yooo Marques how you doing champ? Hope everything for you is amazing

[@Superdojo]

BUYYY ITTTT

[@darwishduja536]

Shoot with this thing on an Auto Focus episode!

[@Ahahbsh665]

No you don't

[@BooTangClan]

You guys got your hands on the Mavic3 Pro yet? I know it’s gotta be close…

[@shrsthaaa]

Canon: this is the ONLY R3 in Canada Peter: MAKE IT FLYYYY 😂

[@danielayoub6890]

Haha "sorry Canon"

[@Ricky_Desch]

Facts ☠🤣👌

[@Daniel-Deshaun]

Immediately crashes

[@madara.n]

🤣🤣🤣

[@smoejith9283]

learns lesson doesn't put it back on drone.. WINNING!

[@lucaspellicer]

Every time I see you taking photos, I’ll love to see a video of you actually taking photos. Your thoughts, your creative decision in location… I’ll love that

[@iKeto_gal]

Ya I miss the photography stuff in this channel

[@jravell]

From the original 1D to the R3, imagine what cameras in this class will be able to do in another 20 years.

[@Haz2288]

Hopefully fly like a drone, not even kidding

[@T2uyu]

@@Haz2288 DJI has full frame lens already for similar price but just the lens only

[@Zyswest]

hopefully sync straight into your cloud storage without need for so cards or in addition to

[@bomatravels]

Glad to hear that it didn't heat up.

[@redfirebird2739]

According to dpreview it did

[@RayValdezPhotography]

It over heats in 6k around an hour depending on the situation. for most people that might not be an issue.

[@robertefremov9380]

if you want an unbiased review don't look for it here lol

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@robertefremov9380 he isnt a reviewer more like a vlogger and content creator

[@kelb89]

From who, a Canon abmassador? lol

[@loudandclearmedia]

Canon: Be very careful...very very careful. Peter: Yeah, we're going to crash the summabich...eh.

[@DutchDiederik]

Man, what a video! You never dissapoint, Peter. Next-level production quality, every single time. This video also illustrates how insane drone technology is at this point. To see that thing fly around like that with a big and heavy camera on it is just mind-blowing to me. And the R3, well, that camera is incredible. I'm in the Sony camp myself (A7R3), but I love what Canon has been doing with mirrorless lately. Their last few cameras have been just so impressive. And the colors, man. Canon just gets that perfectly right.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

better to ask for forgiveness than permission "sorry Canon" -Pete

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Not really, if you are the property owner

[@mikesphotography]

That FPV drone looked so small ... it just looked like a flying camera! 😆 Fair play Peter for giving it a go and fair play to Canon for making such a beast that it just kept on going...Keep doing what your doing dude, love it!

[@JakeLeonardPhoto]

Are you saying you'd be opposed to Canon throwing a couple propellers on to their cameras?

[@mikesphotography]

@@JakeLeonardPhoto well that could solve the overheating issue as well as making it fly...🤔😆

[@karim8358]

That sounds like an idea for Canon, the R3 that can fly!!

[@HunterElliott]

The whole r series has been massively impressive so far

[@myname_isshriyan2832]

No offense r5 sucks massively impressive is a huge overstatement

[@HunterElliott]

@@myname_isshriyan2832 how come? I’d love to hear both sides of the argument

[@myname_isshriyan2832]

Bruh seriously editing even 4k was so tuff 8k is impossible

[@myname_isshriyan2832]

And also overheating was a huge problem even peter said it not a sony fan but a1 is better than r5 and 1dx3 and don't know about the r3

[@myname_isshriyan2832]

@@GeraintDafis "4k is'nt just a r5 problem" who buys an r5 to shoot at 1080p i was just saying sony a1 never has problems with editing even in (8k) and does'nt overheat as fast as r5 in (8k) Not a sony fan boy

[@KhaledPics]

the one thing I love most about your Videos is the energy that drives me to take my camera and begin to do something creative.

[@ArnoldMontes]

The intro brought me back. I was like 21 when I was trying to learn card tricks. Then I stumbled on one of his videos. Next thing I knew I figured out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Love your videos Pete! And we love you! Keep growing my man!

[@bilbilsbilly]

When it come to FPV mode , that is another level of content idea i never imagine Love you video as always Peter 🤙🙏

[@AlexanderStraubMagic]

Always great to see some good old XCM in your Videos :D

[@Oreocycllo]

CardistryExtremecardmaniplationflourish

[@nurbusher]

Glad to hear all those things and that awsome behind the scene. Really enjoyed bro☺️☺️☺️

[@ParkerFloris]

Love to see you've still got your card handling on point

[@ConorORegan]

I’m loving all this R3 content

[@matthewarendse1988]

Hey, when are you going to start editing fans pictures again. Love the process that you go through would love to see more.

[@JohnDennery]

Yeah, that's still the best photo series on KZbin!

[@timothygouws2178]

Dude i love it when you go on these content rampages!!!! one ofter the other!!!!

[@momustafa321]

Wow i love this camera i am sold i been waiting for this 😍🙌 thanks great review best camera so far

[@DavidsPredatorfiske]

I feel like this is going to be an underestimated video camera, the specs are awesome!

[@Meerakulos758]

People: How durable is the new Canon R3? Peter: Yes!

[@frankoley6826]

Thanks for the honest input. I love the fact that you call em like you see em !

[@danielschmaderer]

11:50 “…and what a pro camma does.” 😂 thought I was hearing things while I was feeding my son. All in all, great video.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Computers in the camera taking over all the details of composition...tracking...focus...? Take my money Canon. Thanks Pete..another good product review. And yes, I'm happy to hear there's no overheating. I think i still like the R5 because it's lighter and travels in my backpack.

[@maximme]

if you stand beside him with 7D mk2, you will get the same money shots, and fewer use of DELETE button

[@variamente6855]

Is it equal or less than in comparison to the r5

[@paulbusby2013]

Nope - the technology is allowing photogs to concentrate on the all-important composition without having to worry about focussing - to my mind, that's an advantage. One could argue that I could get decent results from my Z6 & manual focus 500mm f8 reflex combo but I'd bet I'd get 2% hit rate instead of >90%. I'd also need to do a lot of PP'ing sharpening & contrast tweaks but that'a a different story.

[@mibreit-photo]

That tiny drone with the large camera looked hilarious :-)

[@dailyfit3554]

you are fortunate to have it ma man❤️❤️

[@JohnDennery]

I knew this camera wasn't for me but I love seeing all the new tech and this got me psyched to get out and shoot. Mission accomplished. Well done

[@jackertapermater]

Lol , what camera you would prefer ?

[@matthewarendse1988]

Damn this sound like a great wildlife photography especially birds or a hunting scene. Fast and quiet.

[@RGMGFitness]

Walked us through everything I wanted to know...thanks Peter!

[@kylehunter]

One of the subtleties that I love is how Pete handles cameras. Idk if it’s just for the videos but the stylish spin or flip in the hands is just that extra spice. I do similarly with things I handle. It’s probably a fidget habit idk 😅

[@hvll3dvll]

Peter, your intro is straight 🔥 🙌🏾

[@jimmystewartuk]

Doesn’t the R3 already matches the video capabilities of the R5 minus 8K? This doesn’t overheat makes it more practical?

[@finalresult3d]

That tracking is making me reconsider my Sony life.... Damn you Peter.

[@Rudraditya]

Hey Pete Love from India. It's 3:06AM here in India but I saw your video notification so I have to watch no matter what!!

[@christianmwanza2603]

Hey Peter! you missed a loop @ 11:37😂😂😂 Noticed that. Great video sir 🙌🏽

[@OurPastSecrets]

It's gonna be hard for photographers to stand out when anyone can get a 100 perfectly clear shots of a car drifting by

[@joenicklo]

Disagree. Car photographers are a dime a dozen. Good car photographer however stand out, whether it’s through their personal style, their proper technique, their attention to detail or the combination of all of those.

[@sosuaevents]

@@joenicklo right, gear alone does not make the perfect shot, at all.

[@charliebingaman571]

Real car photographers have been very clear in the last couple months that car specific shooting modes don’t help them be better. Cars are already very contrasty and the rest of a good car photo have nothing to do with focus. This isn’t going to make people good car photographers, it will just help their photos be in focus.

[@bottledwaterprod]

Nah. I've shot subjects like this with 100% manual 40 year old film cameras. While not impossible, it was far from ideal. I couldn't be as creative as I wanted with composition, exposure, shutter speed, color, etc because I was constantly fighting just to get the shot at all. This is overkill for most things, but specifically for sports, vehicles, and wildlife you don't get many 2nd chances. Imagine your tracking a moose for a week in fatally cold conditions, then ask yourself again if you want features like this. Especially considering you don't have to expose your hands to adjust focus.

[@will-beck]

This camera is a beast! I’d love to see how it handles wildlife 🤔 I might just have to go down the rabbit hole with this one!

[@jimgsewell]

Since it is often difficult to get close to wildlife, having the 45MP of the R5 has allowed me to crop and get better close up pictures of wildlife. I use an EF converter & Sigma 150-600mm C lens on my R5. The 30 fps of the R3 might be better for birds in flight, but with 20 fps the R5 doesn't leave me feeling too deprived.

[@will-beck]

@@jimgsewell bro thank you! My only hesitation on the R5 is the overheating issues since I live in SW Florida. You’re spot on with it being hard to get close and crystal clear shots of a bird in flight, tarpon or dolphin shooting out of the water, Gator whipping and thrashing around. I use my 12 Pro Max lol so those close shots are either impossible or stupid dangerous.

[@M53007]

@@will-beck I’m in Arizona… so the heat is a big deal to me too… thank you both for the perspective.

[@j.k.7376]

@@will-beck With an R5 you won't have any problems capturing birds in flight. 😉👍 I have the R6, which has the same AF system as the R5 and it just keeps snapping on to birds in flight EVERY SINGLE TIME. I've been shooting beach volley games and just saw birds fly over, so I turned the camera up. SNAP! Bird in focus. I was shooting a rugby match and somebody flew a drone above the field. Turned the camera up. SNAP! Drone in focus. A month ago I shot hundreds of photos at an air show, and every single shot snapped the AF onto the planes. (My previous air show was 3 or 4 years ago. I then shot with the Canon 7D Mk II and it was a bit hit & miss with that one.) Two days ago I was trying to shoot a dragonfly in flight - against a very mixed background of grass and rocks. I managed to get several shots where you just saw the AF snapping on to the dragonfly and staying with it. I know that NOTHING I have owned before would have been able to capture a single frame of that dragonfly, and now I got many sharp pictures! 😃👍 The overheating should not be a problem if you're shooting 45 MPix stills. As far as I know, it's only an issue when shooting 8K video on the R5. (Or is there something I have missed...?)

[@will-beck]

@@j.k.7376 that definitely settles it then! Seriously, thank you so much! I will never really need to shoot 8k. My MacBook Air most likely wouldn’t be able to handle it anyways lol. (It barely handles motion graphics templates and After Effects).

[@KangarooAthletics]

Huge "huevos" my friend to put your R3 on that drone!!! You are a legend!! Keep up the great work and thank you for the video!!

[@ricardourquidi109]

Drone footage is so sick! you got even more my attention there

[@LEGKART]

Man its been a minute since ive watched peter, hes still got it!

[@davidpinontoan3429]

one you get it, theres no ungetting it

[@LEGKART]

@@davidpinontoan3429 wise words

[@dustinmetzger2519]

Another amazing camera that I’ll probably never be able to actually afford. But man, does this make me seriously consider just saying to heck with it and buying one anyway.

[@vito9087]

It's so impressive but honestly these cameras are getting ridiculous. I have made money consistently shooting with my A7iii. Some of these specs are really just for bragging rights. What client is going to care if your camera shoots 6k?

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@vito9087 Some clients do, and that means only some photographers need them. We are not in the demographic for these cameras.

[@vito9087]

@@thegrayyernaut all I'm saying is it's somewhat of a niche camera as are some of the Sony's

[@TravelAlways316]

Dude for real!! This is the kind of camera that reminds me credit is always available 😂🤔😳

[@bngr_bngr]

Rent it.

[@FilmAshton]

Always great Pete. Thanks bro. Keep it up!

[@Roughdog86]

Beautiful video! I love the camera work.

[@TextingBiz]

*“Be honest who else is a few hours late”😂*

[@idolog]

He was in hospital with heart pain, after that drone crash :D

[@nilamdeenabdullah4663]

7 hours late

[@daywithdelta7645]

Canon has so many cameras. Just when I think I’ve decided on one, I discover another one.

[@dennismwangi1756]

😂😂

[@indiacharleston]

Facts

[@aaronmullen1370]

Ah yes, always a fan of adding more The Siege to your videos. Best pump up music out there.

[@quick.easy.eat23]

You are amazing Peter!! 👏 thanks for sharing 👍

[@urosjovanovic3142]

It looks like another great camera from Canon! Definitely a great choice for sports/wildlife photography. That being said, I'm 100% sure now this was going to be R1 before Sony released A1. The concept of the camera is identical to 1dx series (low megapixels, high speed, lightning fast focus, great video, vertical grip). I'm now waiting to see what will they do about R1. It's a wonderful time for photographers, camera manufacturers are competing like never before!

[@Floyd_F]

Im actually looking forward to getting the R3 for my portrait work. Especially when working with inexperienced models/clients, having 30fps would be great to capture the beautiful expression we sometimes still miss at 10fps. While higher MP R5’s are appealing gaining an entire stop of light with the r3 can be really valuable in real world situations.

[@_SYDNA_]

.and 30 is only their published fps. It can go much higher. I shot a basketball game other day using 50 fps bursts and it was flawless. No rolling shutter at all. Haven't tried 100 but the trigger/button has such a crisp break you could probably make it work.

[@jackertapermater]

Imagine what will happen in 10 years. When you say inexperienced clients , you mean clients that don’t understand your work or demand more?

[@terrylstarks]

Thanks Peter!!!!! Loved the video!!!!!

[@christinecamley]

This is phenomenal. Fabulous!!

[@CBScale]

I respect that Canon sticks to their bread and butter (Photo) but I agree that an “R1” beast camera that smashes the Sony a7s line (obviously without overheating) would be absolutely incredible!

[@thisdudemurks2587]

Yeah I’m sticking with r5 till r1.

[@fahdmoh8424]

By the time R1 is here, sony will just release a new camera that put canon to the ground again. No one should challenge sony when it comes to mirrorless. it's their game. they have a wide selection of lenses unlike the Nikon Z line and Canon RF line. you should give credit to sony for innovating the mirrorless system.

[@fahdmoh8424]

@Hunain Ali Shamsi what do you mean by c range

[@silbay]

@@fahdmoh8424 cinema

[@fahdmoh8424]

@@silbay it doesn’t make sense that he mentioned canon cinema line while sony has Vence that go head to head with arri . Canon is out of the league for the main time

[@BBDigitalArts]

Canon: Make sure you show them how fast the camera is Peter Peter: Hold my coffee!! Drone Pilot: I’m having trouble with the drone Flashback to Matti and Pete and the DopeSquad: buuuuut can you still share the footage with me!!

[@__jairomartinez__]

Thank you for making this video.

[@elenas666]

I have learned so much about your video Thank you

[@hairoreyeshernandez4439]

Sony A1 users seeing peter be happy for the first time on 30fps.

[@harryvuemedia5106]

dude is a canon ambassadors so meaning he can't use anything else but canon stuff. I'm sure when sony releases a new and more innovative camera, peter is going to try again because he's still stuck with canon tech which they are always 1-2 years late to the game. Or more like they wait for Sony to release the blue prints and then take their blue prints to produce their own cameras.

[@Noeman2009]

@@harryvuemedia5106 Canon places top five in U.S. patent rankings for 35 years running and first among Japanese companies for 16 years running.

[@hairoreyeshernandez4439]

@@harryvuemedia5106 didnt say it was bad. but u know the power.

[@hairoreyeshernandez4439]

@@Noeman2009 does it mean its better than the A1?

[@Noeman2009]

@@hairoreyeshernandez4439 in my opinion R3 is better than A1 for me. I'm familiar with Eye Controlled Focus, Canon's menu is so easy to use and very intuitive, I love the ergonomic. The idea that Sony is the best is moot, all I know the reliability of some of Sony products are bad. Btw. I still use my 3.2 MP digital camera, it has so many limitation but the result is still pleasing to my eyes. I don't need 50 MP.

[@M53007]

I understand the R5 shoots in 8K and the R3 does not, outside of this, is there anything else your R5 seems to do slightly better than the R3, in regard to videos, for your needs? Thank you so much for hitting all of our questions from your other R3 video!

[@RayValdezPhotography]

nothing

[@nidoge5032]

I agree, arguably the video is better in the r3. Better low light, 6k60 raw, 4k60 downsampled

[@M53007]

@@nidoge5032 Thank you… I am trying to figure out the better buy here. It has been a long time and I have been waiting for the R3 to come out for months. I have been at a loss for what to buy between these two. So many features I love here, but want to make the best choice. This choice is one I am living with for quite some time! Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@M53007]

@@RayValdezPhotography thank you! :)

[@RayValdezPhotography]

​@@M53007 if you have the money and it wont hurt you get the R3. UNless you need more megapixels for photos.

[@Kenny_TheGreat]

Woooww, the Camera is a beast. I thought it broke apart when it fell but it was still intact. It's a ROCK. Love From RWANDA❤❤❤📸📸📸📸📸

[@DroidEagle]

Peter is the only creator who's Video I watch start to end ❤️

[@chrisbecke]

"If you're up against the boards shooting hockey" Oh hey that would make for an interesting PM vid-waaaaiiiit a minute

[@hectorvanderaa]

The one thing a camera will never take over is framing

[@Pierrecroft6320]

I’m a surf photographer so I’m so excited for this!

[@mosesmorrison5990]

I am obsessed by your craft in photography.😁

[@sinachijune485]

Me with my M50 fantasizing 🙂

[@gregstone1306]

Sl2 here. Lol

[@thewatersofdream]

Oh man , that drone crash was classically epic.

[@TommyNordpole]

You are da Legend :D Great vlog, thanks!

[@mohammadmahdiahmadi7449]

Like always, Peter is the best👌🏻💙

[@floppytwist]

Step 1: Read the dji manual Step 2: Adjust the antennas not like this guy Step 3: Show this to your friends telling you not to read manuals cause swag

[@kharma1914]

Peter straps brand new loaner R3 to a fpv drone … my thoughts: “ oh this could end badly” *ends badly* My thoughts : “only Peter could get away with this” 🤣🤣🤣

[@richardnayfilms2812]

except it was fake.

[@rahulnambiar8393]

@@richardnayfilms2812 why do you feel it's a fake??

[@richardnayfilms2812]

@@rahulnambiar8393 hard for me to believe it didn’t have the screen flipped, but when it crashed that made the screen flip out? and that the body was literally clean as day one.

[@rahulnambiar8393]

@@richardnayfilms2812 if you see the video clearly...they attached the camera and straps were along the line of the screen...so when on impact the straps and lense might have taken a lot of brunt ...and camera rolling out which made the screen flip out.... knowing the built quality and durability of 1dx...I can say it is not impossible....

[@richardnayfilms2812]

@@rahulnambiar8393 never said it was impossible?

[@HalfCutGarage]

Cheers as always !!!!! Thanks buddy!

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

The rumored R5c sounds like your dream camera. R5 video and photo specs plus active cooling, no overheating, no record limits, full size HDMI, clog2.

[@crystalpulseTV]

Full size HDMI and cooling, no overheating.... HELLOOO!!!!

[@jayshindledecker7457]

Did anyone come here to see what Peter thought of the eye tracking auto focus? Sad face

[@弓弓]

For Peter Mckinnon

[@nigeriaking474]

.

[@winderbarrantes]

Really nice as always

[@raajveerkhattar3798]

i love how peter got to shoot a casual m5 CS ripping it on the track for this video :)

[@leanderroos]

Love this video!

[@ReZaBaik]

I wanna reach next level photography, sometimes wedding photography make me bored 'cause everything happen in same sequence everytimes. And peter is one of my inspiration to do it. Btw the drone carrying profesional cam make my heart skip a beat

[@trannel73]

Lol. I instantly shared this video when you mounted the R3 on the drone with the comment "8000Euro body+kit on a drone... what could go wrong?" And then I continued the video xD

[@nathanmead8100]

Awesome video Pete! Would love to know how you think it compares video wise compared to the C70 Also what is the workflow like compared to the R5?

[@paneujun5067]

Pete! Time for a sneaker tour update! LOL

[@caleb_n]

Man I remember when the canon R came out and every one loved it and now we have this! Which is literally ham! Nice footage bye the way…

[@mlstudiops9349]

Very Useful video👍👍👍👍

[@ItzSi]

Would love to see you do POV with the R3 that be awesome

[@DennisLeoca]

Amongst the first ones here!!! Yasss, love the video 🔥

[@colinglenn5872]

What a legend 🙌🏼

[@JHawk]

This is a photographers dream camera. BEAST

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Cool! Nice video ✌️

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

You know this video is gonna be good when MKBHD drops a comment. 👌🏻

[@re_styles]

Totally first class. Thank you

[@PamelaRuddyUKart]

Peregrine falcon stooping/diving with the R3 would be awesome 👍 In the past with e.g. the 7D (and 7D mark II) the sports camera was often used by wildlife photographers too. A McKinnon trip to a falconry centre/display would be great.

[@marcosmoralez6637]

I’ve heard about eye tracking focus on the R3, did you get to mess with that at all or could you make a video talking about that?

[@Seahawksnumber1]

stellar camera !!!! love the card tricks.

[@DanniPortillo]

Just another awesome video

[@JosiahLevandusky]

yeaaaa im definitely getting one

[@junky151]

that flying R3 totally made my day !

[@FireLysm]

My man Pete-R (R for racing) always delivers.

[@Tonywirthfilms]

Dope vid! Ever thought about doing a comparison, to just a video featuring their cheaper line of Mirrorless, like the m50, m6 mk2

[@SnakeCakeExotics]

Just trying to stay satisfied with my little Canon M6 mk ii, would love the animal eye-tracking though or the product feature focus

[@CoolcatProductions]

again, your biggest fan from NAmibia which is in Africa . your a celebrity here.