Canon EOS R6 II Body

The Canon EOS R6 II is a welcome addition to Canon's mirrorless lineup. This new model's output quality is suitable for photographers and cinematographers. With a 24.2MP sensor and 4K 60p video recording, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better model in this price range for enthusiasts and professionals.

Some of the Canon EOS R6 MK II's state-of-the-art improvements from the Canon EOS R6 include:

• 40 frames per second silent continuous shooting using the electronic shutter
• High-performance subject tracking that quickly locks on to multiple subjects, including horses, trains and aeroplanes.
• 24.2MP resolution and ISO 102400 for superb dynamic range and low-light performance
• 6K oversampling, or 4K 60p movie recording.
• 5.0 stops IBIS and up to 8.0 stops coordinated control for steady handheld shooting in low light.
• Digital Tele-converter so users can get in closer to the action.

Continuous Shooting

For landscape, wedding, wildlife and sports photographers, this camera delivers all the necessary tools to carry out a professional shoot. Take, for example, the ability to shoot up to 40 photos per second. The previous model only supported half the value at 20 frames per second. While this mode must utilise the electronic shutter, it opens up new possibilities to capture the action without disturbing the subject, thanks to its silent operation.

Autofocus

Autofocus is something this new camera delivers in spades. Utilising Canon's priority EOS iTR AF in combination with subject tracking, users can now rely on precision focus in low-light and daylight situations. Three new subjects have been added to the algorithm, horses, trains and planes.

New Modes

It's great to see manufacturers like Canon add new functionality to enhance the productivity of their cameras. While these may only be small improvements, they can make all the difference when shooting out in the field or in the output quality of the file. Take, for instance, the new power saving mode, which sees a saving in battery power, benefiting an increase in the number of photos a photographer can take. Or how about the reduction or removal of screen flickering when recording LEDs, monitors or other displays. With a new high-frequency anti-flicker shooting mode, filmmakers can now rely on the camera to adjust the mechanical shutter to counteract the flicker!

Video Capabilities

The Canon EOS R6 II adopts the same high-quality 4K 60p recordings found on the Canon EOS R6, but with a slight tweak. Now, cinematographers can oversample their footage to record 6K footage. This new feature is also supported upon export via the 6K RAW support (4:2:2) to an external monitor.

If however, you want to record on-the-fly videos for easy uploading, the Canon EOS R6 II does support Full HD movies, with pre-recording and a 179.82p slow motion mode. Aside from this, whatever mode you record in, you'll get at least 30 minutes of continuous recording time. Lower qualities can extend this time; however, you will need enough memory in the dual slots to support the files.

It's also worth noting the Canon EOS R6 II will also support the Canon DM-E1D with an XLR adapter. This adapter will prove very useful for professional microphone support rather than relying on the mic-in port on the camera itself.

Operation and Connection

The design follows suit to the Canon EOS R6, but with some new features. For starters, the built-in Wi-Fi now supports 5GHz (IEEE 802.11ac equivalent), ensuring transfers happen faster when near capable devices. If Wi-Fi isn't an option, the EOS R6 II will now support connecting directly to a smartphone via the USB port on the side of the camera.

When operating in movie mode, YouTubers, filmmakers, and vloggers can easily navigate common settings in an improved menu system. But, that's not all, Canon has also improved the shape of the multi-controller, so it presents a more tactile feel when in operation.

Upon looking at the top of the Canon EOS R6 II, there's a new Multi-function shoe that can talk directly to the newest Canon EL-5 Speedlite. Other R Series models can also use the same flash unit; however, they will require a firmware update. And finally, if you plan on using the Canon BR-E1 remote control when filming and taking photos, Canon has gone all out to improve the operational functionality, so users get the best experience.