EOS R3

Canon EOS R3 increses from $3999 to $5399! Screw that. I'm gonna use my iPhone.

There is no way that the R3 should cost that much. Two months ago I was contemplating moving to an R1 or R3 from my R6 mark 1. Now, I am thinking about selling all my Canon equipment and downsizing by switching to a Sony A7CR. These prices are accelerating my decision.

A point that is often overlooked with Canon is their policy towards metering. Nikon and Sony allow spot metering on the AF point while tracking. Canon however considers this to be a flagship feature and it‘s hence only found in the R3 and R1. It‘s utterly ridiculous that Canon is restricting such a

I worked out once that, accounting for inflation, a Canon F1 cost as much as an EOS R5 - or possibly R3. 1100 pints of Guinness equivalent bought you an F1. 1100 pints of Guinness now puts you somewhere between an R5 and R3. (Or an R1 if you're a tourist in Temple Bar) The Pint Index is a useful pur

Ah, yes of course there’s some odd purchasing rules going through an educational system. I bought both my R3’s used and haven’t had any issues using them for my pro work covering major leagues and events, as well as major news including hostile situations with chemical irritants and gas. Most people

Canon EOS R3, for me. It checks off every box and then some. Realistically, on average I'm using this body to about 50% of its capabilities, which is fine. The other stuff is there when / if I need it. Photography for me is just as much about the final images, the journey to take said images as well