Did I Make A $6000 Mistake?! | Canon R3 REVIEW
I’ve been seriously considering the switch to the Canon R3 as my main run & gun camera. It’s quicker to switch modes between photo and video than my R5 C, and the battery life… oof.
But was this camera worth the $6,000 price tag?
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Great video Brandon! I totally agree, the R3 is an amazing camera and feels so good to use. The price makes it tough for so many people though.
I love my R3. Had it for less than a week, and I absolutely love using it. I've been using the 1Dx series for the past couple years, and shoot 99% sports, and I don't shoot video. Love the battery life, integrated battery grip and the overall feel. It's lighter than my 1Dx-II, but it's so much more capable. It was painful to drop the cash for it, and had to sell one of my camera bodies and my cherished 300 2.8, but it's such an amazing camera, I'm glad I got it.
Just pre-ordered my R6II Brandon. I have never been more solidified in my decision to stick with Canon. They have been absolutely crushing it lately. Glad to see you like the R3. Hopefully I can work my way up to one but my big spend was the C70.
I bought an r5 upgraded from the eos r
Love your videos because you have real world experience in the game. Keep ‘em coming!
Great video! After doing photography for over 45 years you are 100% correct on your last point #3. I just got the R3 and just like when I got my first Hasselblad it does inspire you and makes your step up your game.
really helpful review across the board Brandon! I honestly totally agree with your hot take though bc sometimes it's the tools that bring the nostalgia/inspiration and motivates us to go out and shoot...just to take pictures for fun vs for client work. Hoping to get my hands on this R3 soon and your review is definitely pushing me over the edge hahah! Thanks for the video!
This video hit home for me. As an owner of the R3 and RED Komodo, I sold my R5C because of the same reason you’ve mentioned. Especially for music festivals and fitness/game days. This past week I was in NYC during the marathon and the R3 knocked it out of the park for me. Went through 2 batteries tops. I too coming from the 1dx series this camera just made sense for me and inspired me to go out and create. Same with the Komodo but that beast is always rigged up so I can’t be walking around with it all the time without batting and eye 😅 love your videos man and keep it up 👍
Was wondering why the colors looked so off. You really need to set up a color managed workflow (C-Log 2/C-Log 3) to Rec709 conversion at the end of the row and do your adjustments above that so you have full access of the RAW/Log data while having a proper Rec709 conversion at the end.
Which did keep between the R5C / R3 for your sports hybrid?
Nice one Brandon, I get what you mean by 'sparking joy' when shooting. The Canon R5C's battery is really a joy killer. Though I'm not sure if the R3 is as good for what I want as the R5C.
Thanks for this Brandon. I like the C's. Actually, I have the R5 C AND just got the R3, just before you posted this video. I was about to return it but then saw this and realized you are right on. That said, what do you think about the dynamic range compared to the C70 and the R5 C FOR video. Also, are you able to access C-Log 2 in DaVinci with RAW? Thanks!!!!!
Got this Camera and love it to bits, is the most all round camera Canon makes, thinking of buying another. It just feels gr8 and just does everything you want without any fuss. Very reliable do everything camera. Also over-samples 1080p and the image is amazing!!!! You can also do 240fps 1080p and the image is decent!
Brandon, Thank you for that perspective and wonderful video. I didn't think that "Creative Inspiration" was a "thing". I had believed that it was just me. I purchased my beloved R6 last year as a means of getting back into the photography after some 35 years. Admittedly, I purchased a T2i as my first foray into digital but it didn't necessarily inspire me (that was mostly learning post despite my being a IT professional and very comfortable with tech). The R6 was different. Purchased a year ago, I cannot wait until my next adventure with it. It has allowed me to pretty much pick up from where I left off all those many years ago. It has even inspired me to overcome my post processing angst and compel me to advance my skills in that area. In the next year, I'll take on video. Knowing that the R6 and the forthcoming R6MkII is up to the task is reassuring. The adventure continues! Subbed.
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I was shooting with the C70 and R5 for about a year and when the R5C came out I was supper excited. However when using a camera as a photo camera I love having IBIS. And especially with such high megapixel sensor. Also the battery issues were of concern. Finally I got the R3 back in June 22 and couldn't be happier. DR in video is so much better than the R5. I love every aspect of the camera.
How the DR feel? More like the c70 ( I have a c200 and these are quite similar image wise). I've been using an R5 and love the FF but wish the video file was more pliable in post so have been looking at this camera
Great review man
I have this camera and love it. However it is frustrating to see the lack of video menu like the R5C. Also the R6ii and R7 have features that it doesn't have like pre roll. The R5 and R6ii have raw output via HDMI. It seems to be in a strange place. When you hit record you lose rgb parade, it would be nice to have false colour like the cheaper r6ii. Anyway, it is still a beast and i endeavor to work around those small quirks. The R3 possibilities are immense and outweigh the strange quirks. Canon gonna Canon. Nice review, really like your work.
Love your videos and I'm very close to going for R3 but have doubts - canon rumours, dpreview and other forums are flooded with complaints about serious issue with R3 lockup / freezing - did you also experience this problem? I'm still using 1DX III and never had any problems, super solid camera.
Dude this video helped me. I’m looking to see if I need to go back to canon and get Final Cut also. Thanks a lot
I’ve been preaching on my channel about how good the Canon R3 is since its release. In Resolve you have full RAW controls btw. Lovely image, easy to switch between stills and video… killer battery life. The only thinks it is missing is full sensor height recording. I’m not sure why in 2022 Canon released this camera with only cropped video modes? Great video… happy to learn you have seen the light. Welcome to the R3 club.
The r3 does not have full sensor height? I thought it was full frame ? Does the canon r6 mark 2 and canon r5c have full sensor height ?
Yes brother!! Great clip
How does the lowlight performance in video mode compare to dual native iso Canon R5C Brandon? I have R3 but thinking to trade it for R5C but people said BSI Stack sensor on R3 much better than R5C ...
Couldn’t agree more Brandon, lovin my R3 also.
I feel you! My local store lend it to me for 3 days… and omg 😱, I never used a camera like this before and I own the R5C and a few A7s3 which are fantastic by the way. But, for me Sony feels like kids cameras and Canon line up is always short on Something here and there. R3 is in another level. 4K 120p overheating happens in 5 min though.
Would you choose the fx3 or the Canon r5c for doc work? I like to vlog and take photos also
I'm definitely looking into getting the R3 at some point fs
I feel this strange sense of having the A7SIII for the most solid video camera I’ve personally ever had, (I even came back to it from an A7IV), but the lack of megapickles for photo still bums me out. The A7RV might be that magic middle for me, because the A1 seems unattainable. But now I’m also thinking the R6MkII is looking like a solid beast of a hybrid. The XH-2S is also solid. 12MP is good for web, but much beyond that and it doesn’t cut it anymore.
What lens was on that Red V raptor? I have two C70s with Xeen lenses. How often do you use the Xeens? I have a 1DX MK II. I am looking at the R3.
Glad I stumbled on this. Currently Monstro/Gemini owner, and looking to add a hybrid to the fold. I think you convinced me.
follow up...how does this pair up with your raptor? And apart from the battery life issue, do you think the r3 is worth the upgrade from r5c having used it for a bit now?
How does this camera compare to the 1dx mark ii as photos only? Thanks
Agree. R3 all day, every day. I've been shooting with it since it came out nearly a year ago and I'd gladly give up all of my cameras (R5, R5C, R6) if I had to choose just one. Beyond being capable on paper, Canon got the usability *so right*. It's a joy to use and truly an extension of myself.
I feel the urge, especially the rugged build, I work with a lot of working dogs, and shoot in extreme scenarios, also need excellent low light capabilities
I don't think I could loose my built-in ND's.. but the R3 seems tempting for me as a 1DC fan :)
I love my R3's. the only this I wish it had is same card slots. that would be both CFexpress Type B
Now if only Bright Tangerine would make a cage for it ; ). I hear you about the R5C and the battery life, vs a tool that just feels right for some many things. Thanks for sharing the thoughts.
I look at my tradie mates and what they have spent on tools, if you work professionally this is your tool. I have somewhere around $35k of camera gear built up over years, most of my tradie mates would have similar or more value in tools and trailers etc. it maybe an expensive camera but if you aren’t doing it professionally there are other options, same with tradie tools.
Man, I’ve been saying this for a minute too. Depending on where you’re at in the EF -> RF transition, the 1DX mark iii and the R3 (although they’re different technically they produce virtually the same results in practicality), are the best hybrid cameras canon makes and possibly on the market regardless of brand. In owning a C300 mark iii I’m hanging onto EF lenses for at least another couple years, as well as my 1DX mark iii. But if you’ve made the jump to owning some RF lenses already, the R3 is the best all arounder that canon makes.
My experience with my R5 and old EF lenses is that the new RF cameras make EF lenses a step better. They perform a little faster.
@@daniellove162 100% agree. Autofocus speed an accuracy has gotta be the single biggest benefit of mirrorless cameras. And you’re definitely right, it’s across the board, not just with mirrorless native lenses
I love that canon is making this camera. I use my canon EOS1, yep the OG EOS 1 with one AF point😂. But boy is it a tank and it always works, a true industry workhorse foe many years, and it looks incredibly similar to the new R3. Yep that “eye” auto focus was new tech on the EOS 3 that came out from canon in 1998.
Mine literally gets here tomorrow and I’m so excited. Pairing it with a c70 and it’ll be the perfect kit for documentary work.
At the moment that is my plan as I'll need a second body at some point. Keep sinking money into stands and lights at the moment though, which will boost my image the most.
thanks for helping me make a decision
When using an external monitor do you lose the lcd screen?
Thanks Brandon! Just go ALL IN with DaVinci Resolve. I quit cold turkey Premiere Pro CC and have not used it since I left a month ago.
Why? Please explain why
@@oahuforjustice I did a little explanation on my channel, but for work flow it's like having premiere, audition and after effects in the same place and quicker editing tools. Not to mention one time payment of $295 and unlimited updates.
I love my R3, I’m just really hoping Canon will bring ProRes RAW to it. I’m a die hard FCPX user and it would be great to have a second RAW option.
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Hi, what type LG monitor you got behind?
Color matching was not working when I wanted to buy Cinemagrade for Davinci.... I do not know if they updated the feature that it now works with Davinci
What tripod are you using in the video?
R6ll review please. Purchasing it as soon as it drops
Aye man wonderful video and I know this is weird, but where do you buy your pants? I’ve been meaning to ask. Just didn’t want to come off as weird.
just got my R3. Love this thing so far, but just learning how to control the AF. It's basically controlling me at this point, but I'll get there! Imma just click this subscribe button cause the not at 100K subscribers is buggin me now
I got the r5c and still have the first R I was looking at the R3 but I might wait to see what the R1 gonna look like
I don't know. I love my R5 C, but I'm video centric. I do get the R3. At the end of the day: use the right tool for the right job and workflow. That's why we have choices. Canon has been crushing it this year !!
The R3 may not have all the tools, but it is completely waterproof, excellent battery and the low light is incredible! The video is also oversampled in 1080p and is amazing. Even the 240fps in 1080p looks amazing.
Any wobble issues?
it's the 1DX we always wanted!
that's why I still use my 5D for photos. it's just much more fun and inspiring to work with an it.
Wish the R3 comes with a body similar to A1, that being said, I'm really excited to see what the R1 going to be.
The big body is the good thing with the r3. Nothing is worse than big lenses on a small camera
The body designs of Sony Mirrorless cameras are utterly CRAP at best; because their bodies have hard edges and are extremely linear; compared with Cannon EOS 5D MKIV which has very curvy contours.
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I love Cinema Grade. It makes color correcting and grading so much easier than Resolve.
You mean the interface? Resolve is industry standard.
8:40 magic lantern has been doing this since 2015. Its called image fine tuning. Millisecond level shutter control
Hoping some of the enhancements of the R6 II make it to the R3 soon (like false color, focus breathtaking compensation)
I so agree, I hope they bring false colour to this and the r5
Focus ‘breathtaking’? Focus ‘breathing’ is a property of a lens.
@@russellbaston974 I wrote focus breathing compensation… with “compensation “ being the important part
And yes.. o misspelled breathing 😮💨.. sorry about that
@@BryanBenoitPhoto what’s compensation?
How have you found using the Canon R3 with the DJI RS2 as a combination? I'm thinking that camera, plus a stabilised lens, plus the RS2, must result in some pretty stable shots? :)
RS2 is now updated to RS3. Although the RS2 is still around if that's what you want.
@@krane15 thanks I’m aware but I’m asking as the RS2 is what I have currently 🙏
I just landed a pretty big good gig. I got a lumix g85. Would have enough to buy a gh6. Anyone thinks those two cameras would work good ?
You know it’s really funny you say that because the first time I use the Alexa LF I was also disenchanted by it. I just enjoy RED a whole lot more.
I’m buying that bag bro for my R6 and C70
6k seems a bit high for the low MP count. I think if I was going to spend that kind of cash on a photo centric camera I would go with the A1 or Z9
Built-in ND filters! 💛🙏🏽
What's the conclusion here?
You should definitely use the 6k on the R3 because it won’t have much noise at all since it’s using every single photo site on the video crop of the sensor. If you switch to 4K you’re creating unnecessary noise by losing the photo sites. In post you just downsample the 6k to 4K and it will look much better than 4K alone on a bigger screen
What do u mean by photo sites ?
There's no noise reduction when shooting in RAW but there would be NR when shooting regular 4K right?
I just find the perfeect video i could ask for it ahaha i am in teh exact same situation i have an r5c and i like it but i dont really feel it and i alwats wanted the 1dx and the r3 is just thinkgin of it makes me wanna go out there and use it
Hi Brandon... I shoot wildlife with the R3 and it is a pleasure to use on ever level.
Out of interest is there a place where I can see your CrossFit work?
Instead of the L bracket I got the small rig cage and it’s sooooo perfect!!!
R3 could be my next camera :) but now right now.. R1 should soon be annonced.. it would be nice to se what they have to price that one at... But the R3 is crazy good. For me it would help me because of the Flicker adapting abillity and the battery life, weather sealing and the faster readout speed to eliminate rolling shutter. It would fall in between that spot where my other cameras lack. The price is not really the problem, but that the mp. count is lower than my old Eos R camera... (I know it doesent really matter since the c70 is only like 8 or 9 Mp 😄 but still... thats sometimes just how the brain thinks
Canon just said the R1 is still over a year away. 2024.
A lot more than the R3. Then again it will be the flagship with higher performance capabilities. I suspect another 2 grand or so -- $7,999.
OK. Third C got me. Thank you for that. Been sitting here asking myself what kind of fool buys a camera for that much - even with 1300 discount path - even though it prowls in the domains I'm trying to conquer. I guess every 8 years or so I'm going to pick up a new " toy" in search of taking that action shot to the next level.
GOSH!!!!!! See this is why I wish I had tons of money. I have the R6 and for shooting videos and doing photos, I can have one dedicated for each. I know people say "Its not the camera, its the person with the camera that makes the difference" Not in this case with this camera lol.
You have to enjoy the Art First; The camera is just a tool, if it fulfills your artistic needs then it's worth the price.
Except you can't enjoy the art without the tool. So although you might have an interest, the tool has to come first to know for sure. I had an initial interest in taking pictures, but it wasn't until the first time I picked up my mother's SX70 that I knew for sure. The challenge is when you get a better tool. Does your enjoyment increase proportionally?
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I have 2 R3s and 2 R5s I prefer the R3 most key I do stills
Hey Brandon. Love your videos. The hurdle the Canon R3 has is the Nikon Z9. Just sayin.
lol Well funny you say that I actually have one on the way to test so I guess we'll see.
So the CCC is actually PLF.. 😁
Great video! The last C is where it got me. I felt the same way when I upgraded from my Canon 7D2 to my R6 last year. The R6 renewed the love I had for photography. Sure, the 7D2 was a fine camera, but for whatever reason, I felt as creative as vanilla pudding when I was behind it. I'm shooting a lot more and really enjoying my time with it.
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Hmm spark joy with a high-end gear, damn if Im spending this much, it has to. An iPhone 14 is a highend mobile phone as well.
Hello, one question.. eos r3 or canon c70?
C70
No level in the view finder, no deal. Try getting hand held shots using wide angle lens. Deal breaker. .. Thinking of picking up another 5D IV as you can find new ones for about $1,600. The 5D just works.
For mainly video r3 or c70?
C70
Finally the R3 in my arsenal new from a private seller $4K as the R1 release is around the corner and this seller had the R1 in his hands the past week based out of LA. He told me about some R1 spec’s I’ll let you know one Only 20MP Full-Frame ….. I said only 20? He said it’s a sports camera!
I remember the times when people call dslr's dinosaurs for it's size, and that going mirrorless will save size and weight. Turns out the biggest difference is just the mirror. Lol. The only format benefiting from size and weight in mirrorless is aps-c and m4/3.
The camera still has to support the lens, not to mention modern cameras do a lot more processing today than they did in the past. The size is necessary to keep thing cooler.
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R3 is the best!
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My Canon R5 has higher resolution than the R 3 in the photos.
Bro. if you don't want that R5c, my broke a$$ will happily take it! I would be over the moon if you allowed me to rent it for a month.
With Canon confirming R1 will be announced before Olympics 2024, kind of makes it hard to commit to a camera knowing that in a year it will be outdated
As for price, it’s a 1DX style pro body with an in house stacked sensor, legit electronic shutter that shoots 30 fps at full 14 bit raw no downgrading, and pro video…. Canon is gonna want $6k for something like that right? It’s a given.
I would rather choose Nikon Z9 for hybrid camera.
No the one major hurdle is overheating within minutes at 4K 120 fps
What overheats ?
All cameras over heat. That's one reason you pay much more for a dedicated cinema camera over a hybrid.
@@krane15 It's not suppose to overheat that quickly, it turned out that I had a defective R3 and mailed it to Canon service repair so they can send me a new one that doesn't overheat so quickly
I don’t think the R3 is worth $6,000.00. It’s hardly better than the R6 m2.
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Got mine 3 days ago the battery life is SHIT compared to my R6 R7 D4S D700..
Are you talking about the r3 or r5c
@@bwashmedia canon r3 I’ve even did a battery calibration and called canon they said it’s within spec lol my old D4S could shoot days of sports and still be going strong. Guess if I want to keep the r3 I’ll have to invest in another battery.
Ahhh I feel like I wasted 6k and I sold my r3 two weeks after having it!