To me, it seemed like the Canon R was a half-spirited attempt at a full-frame mirrorless. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent camera but they’ve come a long way with the R6 and R5. The R had a recycled sensor pulled from the 5D IV which is why the dynamic range isn’t great. That sensor is several years old now, too. The R6 II would be a pretty significant upgrade all around. Better AF, better DR, better low-light capabilities, better ergonomics. Do it. I work at a camera store and need to keep an unbiased opinion about all camera systems. The R-to me-was not a great camera. The R6 and the soon to be released R6 II are. Answer from Ciggytardust1 on reddit.com
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Canon R6 III vs Canon EOS R Comparison
Canon R6 III has a 32.5MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor. On the other hand, Canon R has a 30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor.
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EOS R upgrade to R6 Mark II?
To me, it seemed like the Canon R was a half-spirited attempt at a full-frame mirrorless. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent camera but they’ve come a long way with the R6 and R5. The R had a recycled sensor pulled from the 5D IV which is why the dynamic range isn’t great. That sensor is several years old now, too. The R6 II would be a pretty significant upgrade all around. Better AF, better DR, better low-light capabilities, better ergonomics. Do it. I work at a camera store and need to keep an unbiased opinion about all camera systems. The R-to me-was not a great camera. The R6 and the soon to be released R6 II are. More on reddit.com
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November 14, 2022Is the R6 Mark III a significant upgrade from the EOS R?
It's a massive upgrade! Much faster, AF is night and day and video also. More on reddit.com
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March 2, 2026Considering upgrading from EOS R to R6 MKII
I am considering upgrading from my EOS R to a R6MkII and am interested in any thoughts from those of you that have either owned or used both. I really like my R, but wish to have better AF capabilities. I am also interested in image quality comparisons, and especially would be very interested... More on rfshooters.com
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September 5, 2025What’s the next big Upgrade? Currently shooting on the EOS R
There’s nothing wrong with EF Lenses, especially the L Series, which is decent! I believe the R6 Mark III is the next big thing on Canons agenda, and this could potentially lead to a price drop for the Mark II. Perhaps you should wait for either that or consider the Mark III. More on reddit.com
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What to Purchase - EOS R5 vs R6 vs R6 Mark II vs R - Canon Community
August 21, 2024 - Don't get me wrong, I use the R5 for wildlife when the time is right but prefer the R6. And your EF lenses should work great as long as they are not dated/old. The Canon adapter works perfectly with Canon and 3rd party EF mount lenses. In my opinion the EF-EOS R adapter is the way to go, the Control Ring adapter design is fiddly and difficult to find easily as it sits right on the camera body.
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Canon R6 II vs Canon R Detailed Comparison
Since both Canon R6 II and Canon R have the same Canon RF lens mount and Full frame sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system. ... Both the R6 II and the EOS R have weather sealings in their bodies, making ...
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r/canon on Reddit: EOS R upgrade to R6 Mark II?
November 14, 2022 -
Been shooting with the EOS R for the last few years while overseas. I typically use it for street photography, portrait and some concert photography. Very rarely do I use it for sport or extreme action shots.
I've been on the fence the last few weeks with upgrading from the EOS R to the R6 Mark II. I can get around $900-1000 for my R so upgrading to the R6 Mark II would be roughly a $1500 upgrade.
My biggest gripes with the EOS R have been its autofocus unreliability in street settings while I'm moving. Very rarely on busy streets do I have time to stop, set and shoot and I think the new subject tracking on the R6 Mark II might help with that with the tracking and IBIS. I also have not been a big fan of the feel of the EOS R vs when I had the 5D Mark III in terms of usability and physical placement of controls. Last gripe I have with the EOS R is just the dynamic range isn't the best and in situations where I'm dealing with dark shadows and bright LEDs that matters a lot to me.
So wanted to get input from ya'll to see what might be the way to go. Unfortunately I dont have a lot of time to wait after release because I'll be back overseas to shoot 2 weeks after it releases.
Thanks for your time!
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To me, it seemed like the Canon R was a half-spirited attempt at a full-frame mirrorless. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent camera but they’ve come a long way with the R6 and R5. The R had a recycled sensor pulled from the 5D IV which is why the dynamic range isn’t great. That sensor is several years old now, too. The R6 II would be a pretty significant upgrade all around. Better AF, better DR, better low-light capabilities, better ergonomics. Do it. I work at a camera store and need to keep an unbiased opinion about all camera systems. The R-to me-was not a great camera. The R6 and the soon to be released R6 II are.
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i owned the R for 3 weeks. capable of superb photos but it was the first every full frame mirrorless from Canon. And the "touch bar" really sucked. i now have an R5 and it's worlds better than the R. I suspect the newer version of the R6 will be superb.
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Canon EOS R6 III in-depth review: no need for hype, just deliver: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community
Canon EOS R6 Mark III
The Canon EOS R6 III is available at a recommended price of $2799, a $300 premium over the Mark II's launch price. The EOS R6 II has formally dropped to a $2299 price point. The EOS R6 III did well at almost every test we put it through, from shooting stills to filming several videos.
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canon r6 mark iii vs canon eos r — Blog — Myles Katherine Photography
January 25, 2026 - I always use a zoom lens as my main lens, and I currently shoot with the Canon 28-70 f/2 USM lens. It’s a HUGE lens, but it’s incredible. It’s a bit too big for the EOS R though, which is a pretty small camera, but I think it would work with the R6 Mark III, which has a larger, sturdier body.
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r/canon on Reddit: Is the R6 Mark III a significant upgrade from the EOS R?
March 2, 2026 -
Hello everybody,
I was thinking of upgrading from my EOS R and getting the greatest and latest (mid-tier) mirrorless. Looking at the R6 Mark II, specifically, I'm not convienced it would be a worthy upgrade since it has a 26MP sesnor compared to the R's 30.
I do all types of photography, mainly travel and street but sometimes I'm hired for events and do portraits as well. Would the R6 Mark III, with an overall more advanced sensor than the R, be an upgrade in terms of pure image quality for large prints? I understand AF and low-light capabiliteis have come a long way but just in terms of pure results in the image, would I see a difference?
I know it's a nuanced question and it depeds on the lense I'm working with and my skills as a photographer, etc, etc. but this whole deal is overwhelming and I just know I want to upgrade for sure since I may be going on Safari soon and I want to invest on having something I know for sure is more than capable of capturing the trip.
Thank you in advance.
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Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R6 II: Specifications Comparison
July 31, 2024 - 1.25 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 24.2MP) Lower price, costing $700 less · What does the Canon EOS R6 II offer over the Canon EOS R? In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses ·
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Canon EOS R vs EOS R6: Which Camera Is Better? - RTINGS.com
February 8, 2021 - The Canon EOS R6 is better overall than the Canon EOS R, though both are great full-frame mirrorless models compatible with the same lenses. Still, the R6 has a newer sensor and processor and an improved autofocus system that performs more reliably ...
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EOS R6 Mark II or Mark III? - Canon Community
November 9, 2025 - I have a Canon 7D II and several good EOS EF lenses, including two L lenses. Heading to Kenya in winter for a safari and considering upgrade of camera body. With new R6 model, there are some deals on Mark II. Just not sure the extra money is worth it. I’ll following along to see what the experts say. I plan to use old lenses with adapter, since my go to lens will be a 70-200 F2.8 L IS. Same lens in RF is steep $. I also own a 2X Extender.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II - Which is Better? | Photography Blog
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is another solid upgrade of an already excellent camera, principally improving the image stabilisation, buffer size and battery life along with offering 25% more resolution, more capable video, dual CFexpress and SD ...
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R6 Mark III: What's the difference? | Digital Camera World
November 15, 2025 - This is the biggest single difference, because it has implications for so many areas of performance: the R6 Mark III has a brand new 32.5MP full frame image sensor (which it shares with the Canon EOS C50).
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I got the R in 2018 and really liked it a lot. I sold my 5D4 to get it and I think it has the same sensor, which I really liked on both bodies. I still had a 7D2 which despite the R's awful fps and blackout the 7D2 never came out of the bag again. AF was just too much fun. I shot BIF with a converter, my EF 100-400 II a a 2X TC. The RF 24-105 f4 and the R was just a sweet combo. There have been times I sold the R.
In 2019 I sold the 7D2, the R and all my EF gear and picked up the R5 and 100-500 and RF 1.4. The lens came first and I loved it on the R. I really can't describe it but I was not as thrilled with the R5 as I was with the R for IQ. There was nothing wrong with the R5 but I can't describe it.
I sold my R5 for the R6II and R7. I was a little worried about 24mp. 30mp seems is the sweet spot for me. I've seen so many fantastic shots from the 1Dx and high end R bodies I decided to go for it. It did not disappoint. You will really like the AF.
In the spring I handed my R7 over to my dealer for an in store credit and just called him to put me on the list for the R6III. I've decided I'm going for it and will think about a crop body. Moving forward one body may be enough for me.
Here is a shot with my R6II and RF 24-105. I was doing some urban shooting in Spain and heard all this racket. Parakeets that were once pets were released and have now overrun the area. I took a shot anyway. I normally don't crop this much.
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That is really good. If you haven't already done so, you should run Denoise AI on it, export it as a 16bit Tiff, then Super Resolution on the Tiff.
I had already run Denoise when I posted this shot in the monthly R images threads. It was a DNG as it was before the new no DNG Denoise Process wich shouldn't make a big difference. I ran it through as a 16 bit TIFF using this new process I found the other day.
The actual process starts at 5:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeg8kPfRws0
From this thread. I created a preset so it's really fast and the TIFF lands besides the original RAW file.
https://rfshooters.com/threads/crop-or-upscale-for-web-presentation.5500/#post-31767
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Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Mark III: You might be surprised at which camera is better | Digital Camera World
February 4, 2026 - In contrast, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III has a hybrid construction combining a magnesium-alloy chassis with a lighter, slightly less durable polycarbonate shell. The build quality is robust, but the R6 Mark III can’t take a beating like the EOS R5.
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r/canon on Reddit: What’s the next big Upgrade? Currently shooting on the EOS R
October 14, 2025 -
I currently shoot with the EOS R Full Frame I want to upgrade but I can decide what to get next. I was looking at either the R6II or the R5. But your suggestion what would you ideally upgrade too? I love the R but unfortunately it lack IBIS. I am shooting mainly with EF L glass I currently do not own any RF glass yet they are too expensive.
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There’s nothing wrong with EF Lenses, especially the L Series, which is decent! I believe the R6 Mark III is the next big thing on Canons agenda, and this could potentially lead to a price drop for the Mark II. Perhaps you should wait for either that or consider the Mark III.
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I believe the R6iii will come out November 6, which should knock a few hundred off of the R6i or ii. If the R6 is at all in your striking distance, it’s pretty great.
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r/Cameras on Reddit: Trying to decide between Canon EOS R6 and EOS R. How much would one notice the 20 vs 30 megapixels? Any other thoughts on them?
July 15, 2024 -
Been shooting with a 5DII. So either camera I think will feel like an upgrade in basically every regard. But I'm a little caught on how much the potential to zoom with those extra pixels might be missed if I go with the R6. Can't really think of other reasons to go with the R and I think I like the interface/controls of the R6 better (haven't held one yet but plan to shortly). Video and stills both appeal to me and are important. I know the R is a bit more affordable too, but I've found what I think is a great deal on the R6 at about $1200. Any thoughts, suggestions, discussion very much appreciated!
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Unless you crop on a regular basis you're not going to notice the difference. R6 has a more intuitive user interface, better AF, FPS, and video specs, and great ibis.
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I have both the EOS R and the R6 The image quality I get from the R6 is, in fact, much better than the R, colour, dynamic range and high-iso noise is significantly better. If the 30mp EOS R has any advantage over the 20mp R6, (apart from being cheaper) it is on a test chart in perfect lighting with the finest prime lens, at iso 100, not in real-word conditions, were the R6 is superior. The EOS R is OK for 1080 video, the 4k is compromised, the R6 4k is better but if video is important to you the R6ii is better still for video than the R6
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9 top Canon EOS R6 Mark III features - Canon Central and North Africa
Its newly-developed 32.5MP high-resolution CMOS sensor alone is a significant step up from the 24.2MP sensor in the EOS R6 Mark II, but it also delivers 40fps continuous shooting, 7K Open Gate RAW video, and improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with ...
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Canon R6 III vs R6 II Comparison: What is new and is it worth upgrading?
In this review, we will be comparing the Canon R6 III with its predecessor, the Canon R6 II, list out what is new, its advantages over its older sibling and finally try to conclude if the R6 III is a worthy upgrade to the R6 II. Canon R6 III was introduced to the market in November 2025 and Canon R6 II was launched in November 2022 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 36 months between the two cameras make.