Honest Thoughts on the R6MKII...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Well. I kept it. In today's video I'm sharing my thoughts on the R6MKII after using it for photographing a wedding as well as some family shoots. I share some positives and not so positive things I experienced while using this camera that you'll want to definitely want to hear if you're thinking about upgrading!
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Please do a video on your AF settings and button allocation - as you did for the R6.
The battery drain is real. I turned off the WiFi on my R6 and that helped immediately. Thanks for your calm and honest review!
i like the on/off in the new position. i can now engage the power switch with one hand. very useful. ymmv. thumbs up.
Me too. I can fully shooting with only one hand.
Same…. Easy for one hand op
Yeah, now the camera can be operated literally with one hand. Awesome change!
I very happy with new Position of the Power button... and for me, battery life i feel it better.....I switch from R6 R6MKII in 2023.
YES PLEASE. R6MKii AF SETTING VIDEO PLEASE.
I made a fairly quick muscle memory adjustment to the on off switch as you can switch the camera on with your shutter finger as you’re grabbing it out of a bag (or by your side on a strap) It’s ready to go by the time it hits your eye. Just my two cents. 😊
I have the R6 and I needed a 2nd body so I decided to buy the R6 mark ii. I noticed the jump in sharpness too and I did not like it. Especially not for portraits. The R5 and R6 photo's have the perfect look in my opinion and are already very sharp. In the end I decided to keep both. I think it comes down to this: There is a preferred look/balance for everyone. I think the R6 has the perfect look and the R6 mark ii crosses that line by what they did to the low pass filter (weakening or removing it) or some sort of artificial sharpening. The advantage of the R6 is the more beautiful look and the advantage of the R6 mark ii is the more megapixels which is useful for wildlife photography and cropping. The overly sharp image might be extra beautiful for wildlife or cars, but not for close up portraits. Another thing I like to mention is that it also depends on which lenses you use. I owned the RF85mm 1.2 which was extremely sharp. It looked better on the R6. On the R6 mark ii the portraits needed more photoshopping and looked noticeably worse. Every pore could be seen and looked worse than reality. I sold that lens and bought the RF 70-200 mm 2.8 which has a much better look and balance in my opinion, even though it is a very sharp lens too. So I use this newer RF 70-200 mm 2.8 lens on the R6 now, which is a perfect combination. With the perfect look. Then I have the older EF 135mm 2.0 (with adapter) and the Samyang RF 85mm 1.4 AF which are also sharp lenses (fantastic look) but just not as excessively sharp as the previous mentioned ones and so I use these 2 lenses on the R6 mark ii. I think I have found a good balance in look and lens/camera combination now. I can now take good portraits with each combination. There are also some other differences, the R6 is a little better in low light and indoors and the R6 mark ii has more options with the electronic shutter (you can choose shutter speeds there and shutter sound volume), on the R6 the electronic shutter is just one option, one very fast shutterspeed and completely silent. But I prefer 1st Curtain electronic anyway. There is also a difference in menu's. It seems more like a completely different camera than people usually say. About the focus system, I haven't noticed any difference. They say it is supposed to be better on the R6 mark ii but it feels the same. Maybe it's 0,1 % better on the R6 mark ii? I also have the original firmware on both camera's and I will not update them because I'm afraid it will change things again and I also heard that newer versions sabotage the wonderful Samyang RF 85 1.4 AF lens.
The eye tracking is fantastic. Way to many keepers
Hey Katelyn.....so glad you did this video...appreciate your "real and honest" comments. I just bought this camera two months ago and getting adjusted with it. For me it was light years ahead of my last real camera...which was the Canon AE-1...a 35mm film camera...yes film!!! So yes...I am enjoying this camera and what it offers. I would really like to know your AF settings...which is something I keep changing around to find what works best for me. Shot a bunch of live concert music lately and it seemed to have issue setting on focus...I will blame it on the crazy lighting. So please share your settings....Thanks!
Just when I am pulling my hand away from the buy button! She drops a new R6 2 video !
Great presentation here and I definitely am. Much more confident in my purchase!
You can’t go wrong with the glass to make it last!
@@kristypence absolutely agreed! New glass is also on the way! 😩👏🏿
You convinced me To buy one Canon R6,I just bought my second cannon R6, and I love them both.
They are like new and they do wonders❤
We hybrids love that switch to change from photo to video 😂
Guessing the battery drain is down to the more powerful processor enabling such amazingly rapid and accurate focus. I always take more spare batteries than I’ll ever need. I’d rather have a more powerful camera that eats through batteries quicker than the alternative. BTW love your channel and your calm demeanour.
I am an original R6 owner, was contemplating on switching to the mk2 this year but decided to hold off upon rumors of an impending mk3 at the end of the year or early next year 😊
I am in the same boat. I want to upgrade but waiting to see the mk3
@@NeverNervousPurvis rumored a stacked sensor, probably a baby R3. Canon needs that now if they wanna compete with Nikons Z6III
Same. The original R6 is STILL great.
If you can live with what you have and it isn't broken then id wait, then performance upgrade of the mkiii will be much more substantial and notable, so will be worth the wait. But heed this warning, the R5mkii is still only available as a preorder with no dates at the shops when they will be available.
SO the r6mkiii could be available summer next year but it could be upwards of 2 years from now before you're able to purchase unless you're lucky, they have Lenses they still havent shipped that have been available for a year now. SO if you're desperate for a camera or you dont think your's will last that long you need weigh up you choices.
Also from business perspective the Mkii is pretty cheap now, in certain places as low 1400, the r5 is 5k I reckon the r6mkii will near on 3k. Are you getting work coming in to justify that amount on a new body? personally as a business myself I dont need the latest and greatest and pick up things on offer or even secound hand. Its a much smarter way to operate and you dont lose so much money when the time comes to sell.
If you're a hobbist you also need to weigh up your choices do you need those new features? Stacked sensors don't always mean better, Nikons new z6 has comparable DR to an APSC! For example its 2 stops worst than the r6. Do you photograph sports or landscapes, well if the latter autofocus speed improvements wont help you at all! any camera from the last 10 years will be ok and im not joking you need dynamic range more than anything so that stacked sensor might actual really hurt your output.
PLEASE do a video soon of your AF settings for the mark ii and how the eye tracking comes into play and if you have subject tracking on. 😊
I think the on/off switch turning into a stills/video switch is to favor hybrid shooters. They can work faster that way and they rave about it. Us who shoot just photos may not love it, but I understand Canon making that move.
Yes, the change in the on/off/video switches does take some getting used to, but it’s one of the best ergonomic changes yet made to the R series of cameras. First, moving it to the right makes it super easy to switch on and off with one hand. Second, adding a stills/video switch allows for 3 custom stills modes AND 3 custom video modes. This was not possible on the R6 with its PASM dial-only on the R5 with its digital mode selection via top screen. Canon knows this and has thankfully carried it over to the newest models.
Look forward to listening to this video because I just picked one up through a super deal on Canon USA refurbished
I'm glad I'm not the only person who noticed the yellowing tint. It's minuscule sure but it drive me nuts when trying to color correct after my last wedding.
Oo!, Yes, more about your AF set-up, please!
I can't say that I have had any odd white balance things as your describing. Not any more than on previous cameras, anyway. I am aware various lights, including artificial, can certainly have an impact, so adjust accordingly.
Yes, I'd like to hear about what case mode you use on your auto focus along with sensitivity adjustment. How you may use back button focus do you use dual back button focus one that's I or head specific and the other one being point of focus
Hi Katelyn! I love watching your very educational content, thank you! Just wondering what lens you have on the R6MKII there?
I got it recently too. Great camera. Much better than the R5 in color. Plus using the whole sensor on 4K 60 so you get fine 4k is the best.
Thank you, great review.
I upgraded from a 15MP 50D, waiting for Canon to make a full frame 24MP prosumer mirrorless which could shoot continuous video and stills for < $2500 for wildlife shooting. The R6mkII was the first one that met all my requirements as a former pro wedding photographer (I assisted Monte Zucker full-time back in 1972-74) and graphic arts professional who managed magazine production and printing with photography as an avocation.
What I still don’t like about still camera in general is the 35mm film form factor which prevents including that is necessary for dual use CLog ISO 800 video shooting: a built-in VND filter between lens mount and sensor. I solved that problem with my R6mkII by using my EF-S 10-22mm, EF 24-70mm f/2.8 and EF 70-200mm lenses with the EF-RF VND and when Canon dropped the price of the R6mkII before releasing the R5mkII I bought a second R6mkII body.
I shoot mostly wildlife and carry the two camera on my hip with either RF 100-500mm and 800mm f/11 for stills or the RF 100-500mm and my EF 70-200mm w. VND adapter for video. Compared to the 50D the AF and AE on the R6mkII is amazing and so it the dynamic range and shadow noise when pushing its limits. A shoot in M + Auto ISO most of the time and really don’t worry what the ISO is except under low light conditions.
Battery life really a problem for me, it’s just a matter of buying a few spares.
I’d love to know your AF setup with this camera. I am struggling with shooting quickly because I’m just not quick with the touch and drag then I panic that I’m creating too much silence time 😅
I've had the R6 2 for a couple and got the battery grip I have had no issue with the batteries. I should a lot of sports and have done multiple games in a day with no extra battery use
Just got the R5 mark 2 upgraded from the R6 and find the on off switch no problem at all find it easier to switch from photo to vidio
I’d love to see your af setup!
I never owned the R6 but I can usually shoot with the mark 2 up to 1600 shots on a single charge. These are better numbers than I used to get eith the 6D mark 2 despite the fewer electronics involved. I personally played with the settings a little but the battery seems pretty impressive.
I like the video, have the camera too. Was struggling with the older R6's focus first. I prefer the Mark II.
Love your dress, and I see that you were struggling with the red eye again.
Would love to see/read which AF settings you're using. I use the settings Jan Wegener (wildlife photographer) uses.
I'd love to know your auto focus set up for newborns and family shots please!
On my r8 (the r6mii’s baby brother) it shows a low battery symbol that flashes. So idk I think you may have just over looked it…
Also the reason they switched the on/off switch is so you can turn off your camera with one hand (your right one only)
Compare to my 5D4, the AF is so much better and the tough part is which keeper to keep!
Whose voice is that saying "bye" in the end of the video?
Wonderful content! Keep it up!
Congrats from Brazil.
Best Buy called, they're upset that they're losing out on that 15% restocking fee.
Ha...good one!
Muscle memory gets me every time!
I picked up my R6II a couple of weeks ago, coming from an 8yr old Canon D750 the autofocus settings are puzzling me. Watched several videos and think I've got it setup as I should to capture my kids playing but it seems very hit and miss so far.
Would love to see a video on your setup.
Side note - my wife has asked where you got your dress from 😄 (it's Christmas soon so you could have saved me trying to find her something)
My R6mkii battery life is much better than my 5DS. I can take 2000 raw on two cards on one battery. I frequently check the pictures and use the screen
Sum: There are settings available to make the battery life very long
Hi, what are those settings?
OMG...YES!!! It just DIES! I am not sure if there is a setting but I feel like it is at half battery and then just shuts off.... very odd. Thought it was just me
So I have 3 things. I compared vs the original and I thought the colors on the new one were more accurate on the new model. A little less red so I think that’s why the yellow stands out.
The power button was probably because a lot of other cameras have it over there because many people like to turn it on so it’s ready one handed and that’s the grip hand.
And as far as battery life maybe you need to do a reset or something because I thought the red indicator came on at a good time and I think the camera is rated for more shots than the original.
I didn’t keep mine but I did love it. I don’t get enough bookings to always have canon lens envy lol.
Love the R6MKII!
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hi katelyn, you mentioned about the card speed issue, what card speed would you recommend
I would get battery drain if I left airplane mode off. Also if the power switch has changed sides she may not be turning off the camera as often or if the autofocus is hunting a lot more on the mk2
I’m surprised you aren’t using canon r5!
I do weddings and I shoot with the r6 mark ii and the r5 and r5 is so much nicer quality wise! It’s such a great camera
I can go though a whole wedding day 8 hours without having to change battery with my so not sure why you had to change the battery in both my cameras unless I do videos then I do have to change batteries, could be that you had an issue to do with the batteries themselves maybe?
Someone said it could be the wifi- which actualy makes sense l, I have mine turned off and only turn it on when I need it! put your camera on airplane mode while your shooting, also watch that the screen brightness isn’t on the highest setting as that would use up battery too
I bought the Mark II and a month later the shutter completely broke and was sliding around inside the camera. Didn't drop it or anything. I must have got a lemon. Be sure to get the Canon CarePak (warranty) if you get one!!!
What are your settings when shooting weddings or portraits with this camera? I own this camera for a year now and kinda curious how professionals set up their colors or picture styles etc. before start shooting.
I upgraded from the regular R and for me the power on buttons are ok. I can control it with only one hand.
@angelmusical70 I currently have the R and am considering upgrading to the R6 Mark II. Do you suggest it's worth the upgrade??
If there’s more than one person in the frame good luck! Also, the R6II will grab the background constantly. I miss focus more with the R6II than the R6. Even when I think it’s a slam dunk - surprise, the focus was on someone in the background on multiple frames (when the focus box showed locked on to a person in the front from the beginning of a stream).
I have both. My r6ii af is leagues ahead of the regular r6 after. You're not in "oneshot" instead of servo right?
@@sammyj349 no I’m not. Always in servo. It’s crazy to me I took it out for portraits first and it grabbed focus on the bushes and brick more than the single person in frame. I feel like things got better after I watched a bird photographer R6II settings suggestions, but recently weird stuff started happening again. I was at a parade and use the smallest square and was on the face of someone in front row. Got home and the focus is on someone random behind. And they were far enough back that front row was blurry.
@@danidah you should check that with Canon support. The R6 mark 2 has some of the best autofocus on the planet.
Do you have triple back button focus setup? May help
@@danidahI’m thinking there may be something wrong with your copy or perhaps a compatibility issue with the lens you are using. The R6ii is by far the most accurate focusing camera I have ever owned.
I know Canon is doing a firmware update for older batteries to film in 24p for the R5ii and I think the R6ii and that might fix the battery issue also?
If you're considering changing from dslr to mirrorless with R6... take this as your sign to DO IT. Game changer
For me, the eye tracking seems really jumpy with camera movement. Not sure how to adjust the AF settings to stop it. Subject tracking, too.
odd found the battery life the same from my r6's to when I bought my r6 mrkII's over a year ago.
I agree, Katelyn, it is a very "usable" camera. Still like my original R though.
The R does not overheat 🥰
How do you get the R6ii to focus on one persons face if there is another face nearer to the camera? My R6ii will focus on the wrong face and it usually takes a few tries before it will switch.
I hv R6 and R6 II, but felt the spot metering for R6 II is not as reliable…. In mixed lighting or strong back lighting situation… AF it is much faster for certain…. Also get mix up at time with the power switch but prefers the new location…
Thanks!
Isnt the colors in mkii more accurate then the r6 ?
Was thinking the same thing.
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My R6mk2 has been back for repair twice with error 70. Just within warranty both times.
Sorry
On September 20th there was a new firmware release that should have solved that problem.
Turn your airplane mode on the camera and it will help the battery
I can't stand the power button!! I turn it to video ALL.THE.TIME. and it drives me nuts! Why did they need to move it!?
The faster battery drain could be because you use eye AF/tracking more. That uses AI. AI is notorious for being power hungry.