15/10/2026
The Canon R6 Mark III is honestly a phenomenal camera, it might be the best hybrid camera on the market at the minute, especially for the price, but it doesn't mean it's perfect as there's 2 flaws that make me pick my C50 over it most of the time, but let's get into the good bits first.
My favourite feature? C-Log 2. The dynamic range this camera has is unbelievable, the highlight recovery is ridiculous, you can push the highlights so far to expose for the shadows and reduce the noise in your shot as Canon cameras struggle when under exposing the shadows when it comes to noise. The contrast and colours in C-Log 2 makes this one of the best looking cameras you can buy in 2026, it's beautiful.
The downsampled 4K 50p from the 7K sensor with no crop. One of the only cameras to have this feature, something the Canon R5 Mark II can't do, and at this price point is amazing. Super high quality from the 7K sensor meaning slow motion footage can look just as good as shooting in 25p.
The duel base ISO of 800 and 6400 is so good for low light scenarios, this camera is a beast in low light.
Now the 2 flaws I mentioned, the first being the overheating as it has no fan. This camera can overheat in 4K 50p in hot conditions, either outside in 30 degree heat, or inside with a lot of lights, I was using it for 5 minutes in 32 degree heat and the overheating bar went to 6-7 bars and I had to switch it off and use a portable fan to try and cool it down during couple portraits at a wedding. Not ideal.
The 2nd flaw is something people hate me saying but I can't help it, and that is the IBIS. It really isn't good under 35mm and it makes me feel sick sometimes because the jello warpy corners, it looks horrible.
Those are the reasons why I grab my C50 all the time but don't let those small flaws put you off because this camera is absolutely phenomenal. Comment your thoughts on this camera below and hit follow for more content like this!
