![]() ![]() So far so similar, but from the top there’s a few more obvious tweaks. Ok, so here’s the original R6 on the left and the new Mark II version which replaces it on the right, and at first glance they look pretty similar, sharing the same core design, build quality and weather sealing.įrom the front there’s no longer an IR remote sensor on the Mark II grip and from the rear, there’s a mildly redesigned multi-controller joystick. So if you’re looking for a full-frame hybrid camera, you’ve come to the right place! As you’ll see the R6 II does outperform it in some regards, but in others they’re remarkably close and there are also some benefits to the S5 II that might make it a better choice for you.įor more information on either model, check out my Sony A7 IV review and Panasonic Lumix S5 II review, but for this review, I got hold of both rivals again in order to make a bunch of direct comparisons against the R6 II. Price-wise the A7 IV has the benefit of being launched a whole year earlier, allowing Sony to offer discounts and undercut Canon on price a little, although conversely the extra year has allowed Canon to further refine its AF system as we’ll see.Ī newer rival is Panasonic’s Lumix S5 II, here on the right, launched a couple of months after the R6 II in January 23, but priced much cheaper at around $2000 or pounds. Here’s the R6 II on the left alongside arguably its biggest rival, the Sony A7 IV on the right. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book, an official Cameralabs T-shirt or mug, or treat me to a coffee! Thanks! Buy it now! Check prices on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II at B&H, Adorama, WEX UK or. If your budget will stretch and you’re happy to use Canon’s own lenses, I can Highly Recommend the R6 II as an all-rounder, and especially for anyone photographing sports or wildlife, but if you’re not wedded to the company, do compare it closely to rivals. Choosing one involves weighing up body price, lens availability and drilling-down to specific features you may or may not need. Ultimately the R6 II, A7 IV and S5 II are all excellent cameras most of us would be delighted to own. Indeed body price and choice of native lenses are the main issues facing the R6 II. Then there’s the Lumix S5 II which sports a pixel-shift mode, a wealth of pro-level video-centric features, third-party lens support from Sigma, and a significant price saving too. Meanwhile the A7 IV fights back with higher resolution files and the ability to use a huge array of third party lenses including models from Sigma and Tamron. Of all the upgrades, Auto subject detection is arguably the most useful in day-to-day use, figuring out if you’re pointing the camera at people, birds, animals or vehicles with a high success rate. Plus you’re getting focus bracketing and stacking in-camera, Bulb timers, multiple exposures and slightly better stabilisation. Most notably it now shoots much faster than the Sony A7 IV, sports broader and more confident subject recognition in my tests, while its ability to film uncropped, oversampled 4k video up to 60p is a key advantage, and unlike the original R6, it never overheated in my tests. When she can see each shot, each one taken in a series seems to be better than the previous one.Summary The EOS R6 Mark II addresses a number of issues with the original model to become one of the most powerful all-round cameras in its peer group. ![]() Positioning this larger monitor so the model being shot can see it, seems to make a big difference in the quality of the shots. ![]() To download this software, you will need to enter your camera serial number, so have it ready. ![]() This Canon Software works somewhat like Lightroom, but it is available Free via download from Canon. I have a larger monitor attached as my second monitor when working in my studio, and I have set it up to display the received image, as well as send it to the Canon Software that I use for minor editing. I use the tether cable most of the time, but there are times when having a connected tether cable is cumbersome, so I sometimes go the WIFI connection. Using Tether Tools tether cable and the same Canon software, the same shots arrive in about 2 seconds. I tried using the WIFI link on my Canon 77D and full res shots were taking about 8 seconds to download to my PC using the Canon Software. ![]()
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