Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R3

Here are the best memory cards for Canon EOS R3 camera. In this guide you can find our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

The Canon EOS R3 has dual memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress (Type B) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress card slot is ideal for 6K & 4K video recording and high-speed, high-resolution burst shooting needs while the SD card slot is a convenient alternative for backups or less speed-critical shooting.

The Canon EOS R3 ($5999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama) supports high-res 6K raw 12-bit internal recording and uncropped 4K 120p 10-bit recording with Canon Log 3. The improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1,053 AF Points features evolved EOS iTR tracking for subjects such as people, animals, as well as select cars and motorcycles down to EV -7.5. 

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Best Lenses for Canon EOS R3

Looking for the best lenses for Canon EOS R3? In this article you can find the full list of top recommended lenses for Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

Positioned between the EOS R5 and EOS-1D X Mark III cameras, the Canon EOS R3 is an ideal mirrorless camera for nature, wildlife, sports and photojournalism content creators. Featuring a newly developed 24MP full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor and an updated DIGIC X image processor, the Canon EOS R3 is capable of shooting continuously at up to 30 fps with an electronic shutter and up to 12 fps with the mechanical shutter while performing AF and AE readings before each frame. The processor also helps to realize a broad sensitivity range from ISO 100-102400, which is expandable to ISO 50-204800, for working in a broad variety of lighting conditions. In addition, the Canon EOS R3 supports high-res 6K raw 12-bit internal video recording and uncropped 4K 120p 10-bit video recording with Canon Log 3. Both 6K and 5.6K recording areas can also be used for oversampled DCI and UHD 4K shooting with improved sharpness, reduced moiré, and lower noise. The improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1,053 AF Points features evolved EOS iTR tracking for subjects such as people, animals, as well as select cars and motorcycles down to EV -7.5. The Canon EOS R3 also allows the user multiple ways of controlling AF using Eye Control AF, Smart Controller with home position and the classic multi-controller. Additionally, the Canon EOS R3’s 5-axis IBIS will work in combination with the Optical Image Stabilization found in many Canon RF lenses producing a total of up to 8-stops of shake correction. So, emphasizing speed, performance, and reliability, the Canon EOS R3 is designed to satisfy the most demanding expectations in a camera.

So, if you already purchased the Canon EOS R3 ($5999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama), the next thing is to find the best/right lenses for Canon EOS R3. The Canon EOS R3 features the RF lens mount, which support Canon’s line of RF-mount lenses. And this RF mount design also lends full compatibility to existing EF and EF-S-mount lenses via an optional EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. So, if you own several EF and EF-S lenses, you can just get one of the four mount adapters, each uniquely designed to meet the individual needs of the user.

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NIKKOR Z 40mm F/2 Lens Announced For Nikon Z Mount

Nikon officially announced the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount. The US price is $296.95. Shipping is scheduled to start on October 1, 2021.

The new NIKKOR Z-mount lens is sharp, fast, small in size and perfect for portraits as the 9-blad aperture produces soft, natural-looking bokeh that makes the subject stand out. You can follow the pre-order links below for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens.

Pre-order NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens

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Laowa Argus 35mm F/0.95 FF for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R

Venus Optics has launched the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF for full-frame cameras which captures images with extraordinary shallow depth of field and creamy bokeh.

Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is available for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems and costs $899. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.

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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM & RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lenses Announced

In addition to the new Canon EOS R3 ($5999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama), Canon also introduced the new Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM and Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lenses.

The US price of Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is $299, the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens is priced at $649. Both RF Lenses are available for pre-order.

Canon EOS R3 pre-order at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama

RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens – Pre-order at Amazon/B&H/Adorama

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Canon EOS R3 Price, Specs, Release Date

Canon has released all of the details about the highly anticipated EOS R3 camera including price, specs and release date. The company officially announced the new Canon EOS R3, a high-speed mirrorless camera, aimed at professional sports photographers, with weather-sealing, a new Canon BSI CMOS sensor and Eye-AF control.

The US price is $5,999 and it will be released on November 30, 2021.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens to be Announced Soon

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens has been added to overseas retailers and it will be announced very soon. Official announcement expected in the next several days.

As you know Nikon announced the development of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2,  compact and lightweight FX-format lenses on June 2, 2021.

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is being developed as a wide-angle prime lens perfect for everyday snapshots, and the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 as a standard prime lens that will allow users to easily enjoy bokeh as part of their imaging expression. These two compact and lightweight prime lenses are designed for ease of use by a broad range of users, including those new to mirrorless cameras, and will be ideal for a wide variety of everyday scenes and situations.

Via: Nokishita

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 & 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lenses Announced

Sigma unveiled two new lenses for Mirrorless users; the 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary and the 90mm F2.8mm DG DN Contemporary.

The Sigma lenses, designed for E- and L-mount bodies, are all-metal and feature aperture rings and weather-sealing. Both will be available later this month for $639.

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Olympus Announces the Development of 20mm F1.4, 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lenses

OM Digital Solutions has announced the development of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses: M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0 PRO Lens. The launch date and pricing have yet to be announced.

In addition to the development announcement, OM Digital Solutions also released the latest lens roadmap for the Olympus M.Zuiko lens range.

As for the updated lens roadmap, Olympus teases three more lenses with no specs:

  • One macro between 75–150mm focal length range
  • Two telephoto rooms in the 50–200mm lens range

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Ricoh GR IIIx Announced with 40mm Lens

Ricoh announces a new GR IIIx camera with 40mm lens equivalent. The previous GRIII version had a 28mm lens equivalent). Pre-orders should be open soon at Adorama and B&H.

The Ricoh GR III currently selling for $899.  Check availability at (Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama) . Also check out the comparison between the Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh GR II cameras. Continue reading “Ricoh GR IIIx Announced with 40mm Lens”