That would be your opinion, mine is if used properly it should be a warranty claim if under warranty.None of that means the cameras are water- or splash-proof. Using your camera in the rain is always a gamble. Personally, I’ve used my 7D and R3 in light rain and my 1D X in moderately heavy rain (always with L lenses) and had no issues. But if my camera or lens did fail after use in the rain, I know it would be my responsibility to pay for repairs.
Per Canon:
This is on the product description at Canon USA "the EOS R3 camera proves to be a reliable partner in virtually any climate."
If used properly in the rain, with the appropriate lens, I would expect it to be a warranty claim for the R3 as their weather sealing failed.
To a certain extent Canon tells you the precautions to take in the rain. Page 25 of the advanced users guide.
The warranty gives verbiage for their argument if you have water damage. But the statement is not definitive.
Using any of my bodies has never been a problem in the rain, common sense applied.
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