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Re: R3 Observations - Image quality
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Foskito wrote:
Interesting reading. I wonder how the IQ of the R6ii compares to the R3.
As a bystander only, but as one with an R3, I'll say the output of the R6 Mark II is very close to what comes out of the R3. There does appear to be some differences in sharpness algorithms according Canon, which I have noted in my study of the sample material out there.
https://snapshot.canon-asia.com/article/eng/eos-r6-mark-ii-canons-new-gamechanger-for-hybrid-shooters
"In addition to the increase in megapixel resolution over the EOS R6’s approximate 20.1 megapixels, the EOS R6 Mark II’s new image sensor is equipped with new sharpness processing capabilities, which further improves resolution and the rendering of details."
I've asked Canon for clarification on that statement and gotten crickets; was curious if I could duplicate the updated sharpness processing via post. I'm thinking this may be a reference to the AA filter though, which shows up in the R6 Mark II studio scene...
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr18=daylight&attr13_0=canon_eosr6&attr13_1=canon_eosr3&attr13_2=canon_eosr6ii&attr13_3=canon_eosr5&attr15_0=raw&attr15_1=raw&attr15_2=raw&attr15_3=raw&attr16_0=100&attr16_1=100&attr16_2=100&attr16_3=100&attr126_0=1&attr126_1=1&attr126_2=1&attr126_3=1&attr171_0=1&attr171_1=1&attr171_2=1&attr171_3=1&normalization=compare&widget=772&x=-0.216461271&y=-0.6246255
Moire is still there on the R6 Mark II, but it's greatly reduced. Note the lack of Moire on the R5 (could be due to 45MP) and sheer lack on the R3.
I've studied the R6 Mark II sensor, it looks really good. If you don't need 45MP, it's a winner.