Canon considers the R6 a pro camera; adds big video updates to it and the 1D X Mark III

Canon EOS R6 and 1D X Mark III get big time video updates
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Canon has introduced some big video oriented updates to its "professional cameras", the EOS R6 and 1D X Mark III. The key additions for both cameras are the much-requested ability to shoot in Canon Log 3, as well as to simultaneously record to two memory cards. 

It's also interesting that the manufacturer refers to both bodies as "professional cameras". When it comes to EOS stills cameras, the flagship Canon EOS-1D X Mark III has previously been the only body that the company considers a pro model. Even the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV isn't officially regarded as a professional camera, despite the overwhelming number of pros who use it as such.

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.