Canon R6 Mark II Review - Better In Every Way, Except For...
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- Canon R6 Mark II review for wildlife, is it worth the upgrade over the R6? how is the FPS, Rolling Shutter and Autofocus? I answer all the common questions you might have.
I hope you find the review helpful and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Cheers, Duade
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Chapters
00:00 Canon R6 Mark II Review
00:43 In The Field
04:20 R6II Body
05:32 R6II Sensor
08:11 Noise Performance
10:27 Image Quality
13:16 Pre-burst
15:32 Digital TC
16:20 Rolling Shutter
18:09 FPS
22:05 Autofocus
24:27 Bettery
25:01 Video Features
26:12 Camera Features
28:25 Should You Upgrade?
30:00 Conclusion
30:22 Spot AF Tracking
I finally jumped in to mirrorless from a Nikon D850. I played with a little R10 an was blown away with the bird eye AF. I consider it a game changer. So I sold all my Nikon gear and jumped in to Canon RF with an R6II and the RF100-500 + 1.4 Extender. Wow! Couldn't be more happy and my keeper rate went way up. Now I just need to be patient for the R5 Mark II.
Congrats, that is a big jump but that kit is excellent and is just a very versatile all around kit. Cheers, Duade
And then become the might nikon z8 came :) its time get back to nikon
Buy camera insurance immediately..
accidents & theft. 😉
Duade, I'm a recent subscriber and I've been continually blown away by the consistantly high quality content. It's so easy to follow and your ability to give concise descriptions of things before delving deeper into subjects makes every video interesting and easily accessible. I have some photography training but nothing wildlife related, so the past few weeks I've been out practicing every day. Sometimes I'll even pause one of your videos and go out for a session, inspired by what I've seen you do. Keep it up!!! (I used to live in Wangaratta so it's also nice seeing some of my favourite spots around there in your videos)
He does a great job of balancing the hard data, and the human element of working with the gear.
very helpful video, thanks
Thank you, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks Tim, I appreciate the feedback, it is comments like yours that give me the motivation to keep doing videos and helping others. I owe photography a lot in regards to my mental health and I am happy others are getting to experience the same highs. Glad to hear you lived in Wang, I love it, not too big and I can get to Woolies without a single traffic light.👍😀 Cheers, Duade 👍
Yes, some people’s FPS are higher than others… I could not agree more ;-)
Your comment is exactly what I wanted to say. Duade, you won yourself a new subscriber ;-)
the bird looking through his legs was epic love it
Very concise, clear, comprehensive review! Thank you!
Crazy professionalism in these review videos. Hats off.
Thanks Antaia, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Super detailed review, as always. Thanks!
Fantastic in-depth review & examples as always!💚📷
Fantastic review of what looks like a fantastic camera. 40fps with a usable electronic shutter is a game changer and the AF is crazy good.
Fantastic detailed review Duade!
Excellent review Duade ! Cheers !
I've taken my R6m2 out for the first show I shot this weekend, and it's a ton of features to learn from the RP I've been shooting with for the last 3 years. Instead of turning off the subject tracking, I keep my camera's AF area in "Whole Area AF" and set my back button focus to "Set AF point to center". Not sure how effective that is for you in the tall grass, but it's worked pretty well for me at the show. I even tried this out on my old RP, and I'm kicking myself for not having done this years ago, although I'd have to press the back button focus twice instead of once to get it to track.
Thank you for this video! I was a fan of your sensor readout video, and was glad to know what the R6m2 readout is. I may not be a wildlife photographer, but your observations and opinions are very informative. Cheers!
Thank you for all the work you put into this review. You may have become the best camera reviewer on TH-cam. The honesty and non biased feel really sets you apart.
Thank you, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade 👍
Great review! Your excitement really says good things about the camera👍👍
Excellent review thanks Duade
I am new to this channel but I am overwhelmed by the quality of the review both from technical and artistic perspective. Probably the most informative and influential review so far
Thank you for doing this review Duade. I think this is the first legit review of a R6ii out that is a full on review and with a production version at that! Your use case in this video of wildlife is right in line with one of my favorite subject matters so that helps too LOL. My R6ii arrived yesterday and I believe I'll be making the button assignment that you did at the end one of my first moves.
This camera review was off the hook good! And I’ve watched a lot of them over the years. Well done Duade!
Thanks Lyndon, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade 👍
Tremendously informative review, Duade. You addressed all the Qs I had. You are producing the best quality wildlife camera content I've ever watched.
Thanks Kevin, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
It was a very detailed video that answered many questions about the Canon R6 mark 2. You did a great job, man.
Thanks Ata, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
I just purchased this camera, I am a hobbyist and getting into photography with first full frame sensor, out of the so many videos on internet, this is the most detailed, to the point, factual and amazingly useful for everyone. Thanks a lot, first ever video of yours that I am watching and I am a happy subscriber now. Keep up your work, love it!
Awesome you've got the Canon R6 Mark II in hand to use. I love your wildlife photography and the way you analyse things like focus issues.
Thanks for the feedback, Cheers, Duade
Learning so much from you videos thank you
Man! Your reviews are ASTONISHING! Detialed, thorough, but concise. Full of technical details but only those related to real-life performance. Crisp audio, nice looking and ilustrative footage, esthetic and clear visual effects, great concept of before/after pictures and above all the topics are relevant for real-life performance. You are the Curtis Judd of wildlife photo reviewers.
Thank you so much Pawel, not sure why this comment just popped up in my feed so apologies for the delay. I really appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
This is such a good quality review, all those technical details that matter to the everyday experience, the comparison to the other models. I was already looking at the R6II for my entry into full frame mirrorless based on specs only, but this hands on review has definitely convinced me that this is indeed the right R-line body for me.
Great to hear, I am sure you will love the camera, Cheers, Duade
Great video! I've just bought an R6 mkII and I was struggling to figure out how to stop it tracking in spot focus. Yours is the only video I've found which explains this. Just a point on the 5fps electronic shutter - not everyone is a wildlife photographer! Having a silent shutter is going to be great when I'm shooting weddings etc but I don't need the high fps for this. I'm looking forward to getting out and trying my new RF 100-400, which I bought for an absolute steal (with a huge trade-in bonus on a 29 year-old lens!), so I was pleased to hear that you were impressed.
Duade, your videos are great and super useful. Thanks for all the efforts and insights. Happy birding!
Thanks Tom, I really appreciate all the support, have fun out there, Cheers, Duade
Thanks again for the quality content Duade!
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade 👍
What a great video - the graphs showing how things compare to other Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji cameras is SO helpful!
Thanks, great to hear it was helpful, Cheers, Duade 👍
Love that you touched on the lens comparison of the 100-400 and 100-500. Also at 19:18 about file sizes. Data management with these new cameras becomes more and more important. Beautiful review! Thanks for sharing so many key details. Would love to see a comparison vs a DSLR like a 1DX or 5D3 or 4.
Thanks for the outstanding reviews and hints! I love the fully practical (vs. lab test) aspect of your reviews and tips. I can go try things right now!
Thanks for the support and glad you found the video helpful, good luck, Cheers, Duade
Duade, as usual, super easy to understand, straight to the point, useful details, in-the-field demonstration and resulting image. That is a perfect example of what is a good review. Nice work and thanks for the hard work which I hope you also enjoyed a lot ^^. Always have a great time when watching your videos. Cheers
Thanks so much Gregory, I really appreciate it, yes, I had fun making this video for sure. Cheers, Duade
Wow! What an exceptionally crafted review video! Thank you very much for all your efforts in creating it. Must have taken ages. Far beyond the best quality and most enjoyable review I've seen of the R6 Mk ii yet. Well done Duade! Lastly, all amazing photos too, but got to say, that last one of the bird looking back at you between its own legs, was an absolute cracker haha. Extra bonus to see you're a fellow Aussie. Keep up the great work mate! 👍 Take care 🙂
Thanks Grant, glad you enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun to put together, yes, the Babbler shot was a favourite. Great to hear you get to enjoy our beautiful birds also. Cheers, Duade
Love your videos Duade! Even though I shoot Nikon, I still watch all your videos, including ones like this, as I enjoy your enthusiasm as well as your photography.
Nice video, my R6 Mk II arrived yesterday and I'm looking forward to getting out there and doing some wildlife shooting. Cheers!
Another high quality video.. cheers Duade!
My pleasure Justin, Cheers, Duade
I just purchased the R6ii and your review was helpful, especially the last tip on the selection of the AF point. Thanks!
Excellent review as always and that Babbler shot through its legs is gold
Thanks Chris, yes, I loved that one, Cheers, Duade
Thank you Duade! I am a pro shooting equine and motorcycle events. Been sitting the fence about making the mirrorless switch, but this review tells me everything I need to know about the right one for my business. Right down to letting us hear the shutter (since horses can be very sensitive to this on the trail). I appreciate you doing this great review.
My pleasure Becky, have fun with the camera, Cheers, Duade
Great video, thank you so much. So much work has clearly gone into it.
Your reviews are great mate! Planning to get this camera
Thanks for this comprehensive analysis
Thanks Robbey, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Fantastic video, incredible presentation! Thank you.
Very detailed review thank you - just bought the R6 Mark ii today😀
Duade, Thank you for the great in depth review. You give a impressive summary of all key specifications you need to consider when considering a new camera.
Thanks, Duade! This is my first time on your channel. I was engaged from start to finish. Thanks for the detailed review!
Welcome to the channel, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the video, Cheers, Duade
Great review man!
Great job Duade! Best video out there on the R6II. Thanks so much!
Thanks Rick, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thank you for the great review. Helped me a lot with navigating options for switching to mirrorless...
Publishing some cracking videos at the moment Duade. Best review of the R6 mkii for us birders for sure! Keep up the great work, always look forward to your content.
Great review as always.
Hi Duade. Was eagerly awaiting for this review and you certainly didn’t disappoint us. Excellent and non biased review for many fence sitters. Surely will seriously think of this model when I switch over. Thanks again for your humungous efforts in providing us with lots of information. Looking forward to see more of your videos.
My pleasure Jai, glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade 👍
Best review yet. We’ll done! On order, waiting!😊
Excellent informative and honest review.
Thanks Jon, much appreciated, Cheers, Duade
Superb video, thanks for taking the time to review it so thoroughly. I can tell you enjoyed this, it really comes through in the video!
Thanks Simon, yes, I had a blast, Cheers, Duade
Great detailed review of this camera. And not just reading the spec sheet. You’ve tested the features in real-world situations and shown there true value. The R6 Mark II is my first full-frame body. I spent a decade shooting with the EOS M-series so I’m not new to mirrorless. But the R6m2 just blows me away.
With any camera there are trade-offs. In the R6m2 case the main trade-off is price vs megapixels. If money is no object, one could wait for the R5 Mark II, but I think the R6m2 hits the price/performance sweet-spot for me.
The pre-recording buffer sounds a bit half-baked (I haven’t used it yet), but I can imagine many situations, especially sports, where it would not be an issue (think diving, track and field, ice hockey, or any sport where there is a burst of action and then a slight lull in the pace).
Hi Duade thanks for your content absolutely love it. Have just upgraded this week to a r6 mark ii and a 600mm f11 rf lens from a canon 50d and a tamron 70-300. I don’t actually have words to explain the difference absolutely love it. Thanks again for the content have learnt so much from your videos.
Great to hear Geoff, yes, a very big jump indeed. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, love your work and your videos, it is easy to follow with a lot of information and techniques in your videos. Keep it up and thanks
Thanks Calvin, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍
Just joined your membership. Better than one coffee per month for sure. Really enjoying your videos. I'm getting the R6 MII next week, excited to start learning mirror less and wildlife photography. Still considering lenses, but based on your endorsement, probably going for the RF 100-500. Thanks for a great channel!
Thanks for joining Michael, I really appreciate it, congrats on the R6II, it is one of the most well rounded cameras I have used and it will perform very well for you. Funnily enough I really enjoy the RF800 f11 on that camera if you want an affordable lens with lots of reach for those small or skittish subjects. The RF100-500 is of course wonderful and versatile. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video Duade, 10/10 :) the R6ii is extremely impressive! Fantastic shots. I hope Canon watches your vids because every suggestions you made would make it even better, and all of these features could be implemented through firmware!
Excellent video - you manage to convey all of the information in an accessible and interesting way. Nerdy nature photography has never been so fascinating! As an existing R6 owner, I can't justify the upgrade - but watching your evaluation here of the 2 cameras (and some of your other vids) has taught me more about how to get the best from my R6. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback Grant, great to know it was helpful. Yes, the current R6 is a very good camera, have fun with it. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the awesome review
Recently subscribed to your channel. As a Nikon system user, I’m doing some research on other platforms for a friend who is just entering this field. Your clear and detailed exploration of Canon equipment has made your clips a go-to resource for me to tabulate the pros and cons and formulate a short-list. Thanks very much, Mate!
It is my pleasure, Cheers, DUade
merry Christmas Duade
Thank you Duade for your inspirational job! It would be very interesting to see the direct comparison with first R6 (especially AF work). Look forward to new videos! Alex
Thanks Alex, it can be tough to test AF but the R62 does feel a touch better in the field. The improved AF with the RF800 f11 is welcomed. Cheers, Duade
Greast overview thanks. Never thought about iso speed and buffer time! Leearning something new every day is great.
man what an in depth awesome video in terms of birding/wildlifing. Clearly the best in TH-cam Thanks Duade for this
Thanks, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade
Thanks so much for the sharing and the efforts
Informative and glad to see you having so much fun. And keep reminding us about you were happy when you were using your 10MP 40D. I have the R6 and admittedly I can see a difference when I compare either some screen or print images to ones I have shot on a loaned R5. However, when I put my R6 12x16 prints up on the wall, the Wow and Sales factors suggest more MP might be nice but not always necessary. (I struggled with the R5 vs R6 MP issue and went for the R6 and a printer upgrade. Everyone's experience might vary but my 2 cents on more MP..) Thanks
Hi Duade, another job well done! Thank you! Regarding your question why Canon R6II offers 5 FPS for electronic shutter, my guess was that it would be very useful when people need to take slow actions, such as music on stage, and need silent shutter.
Amazing review Duade, and that Spot AF hint is something you don't find everywhere. You won a new subscriber!
Much appreciated!
Hi Duade. Well, another superb video, thank you very much. Others have said the same, but your videos are without doubt the best available on the net - and always brilliant images to see within the videos. I've got my fingers well and truly crossed that some of the autofocus improvements/features we've seen recently on the R3/R7/R10and R6 Mark II find their way on to the R5 by way of a firmware update. Anyone who buys the R6 Mark II is certainly getting a great camera. Thanks again. John
Thanks John, yes, they sure do seem to be updating the cameras with every new release. I agree it would be nice for Canon to update the R5/6 with firmware updates. Cheers, Duade 👍
What a fantastic video. Within the space of a week you managed to knock it out the park! Whatever Canon have done with the battery life and the focus improvement with the RF800 is fantastic, oh not to mention the improvement in rolling shutter. Please continue to create content, it’s great to watch!
Duade - awesome review. I don't usually comment, but your content is A+++++++. Thank you so much for the efforts
Thanks for taking the time to comment Michael, Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, I've been interested in the R6 mkii as my first mirrorless body after getting into wildlife photography recently. Thank you for the detailed review.
My pleasure, glad it was helpful, Cheers, Duade
Excellent review! Much appreciated as I'm someone who's in the market for a mirrorless camera. The raw files helped a ton. Subbed.
Great exhaustive review.. helped me make my decision 👍🏻
Amazing review! One of the best on youtube for sure.
Appreciate that!
Really informative. I daresay I'll be considering mirrorless one day, and these kinds of videos are invaluable . . . . so so helpful. Love some of the images you share too by the way.
The best complete review performed by the best reviewer !
Thank you, you are.too kind. Cheers, Duade 👍
Detailed and informative video
Excellent review.
great review! thanks
Awesome review and covers all the aspects as always! Glad that I have ordered it already with rf800 🤞
Great to hear Sachin, it makes a wonderful combo, Cheers, Duade
In your review you showed that the rf 800 mm f/11 prime lens allowed autofocus points across 80 % of the screen compared with a much smaller central area on the R6.
Can't afford the rf 100-500 L zoom lens.
So this new camera might get me to buy the rf 800 mm lens.
Wow!! As always, suuuuper in depth video. I think you may have convinced me of my next camera body.
Seeing those rolling shutter timings, it definitely explains why, in a photo that i took of a Red Bellied Woodpecker with electronic shutter, his wings looks like he's hugging a softball. I thought, either the woodpecker's wings are rubber, or this electronic shutter is making some hilarious images. Shutter was 1/1250, shooting w an EOS R. The slide explains everything!
Again, I appreciate your work here on YT. You've been a HUGE help in my wildlife photography journey. Have a great day and weekend, sir!
Such a great review! Here should be at least 1 mil of views.
Best review I've found. New sub and I look forward to more great content.
Great review, thanks.
Thanks Ken, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
G'day mate. Thanks for this early yet very solid review ! Sounds like even specifically for birding it improved more over the original R6 than what I was expecting, which was that the R6ii would be better for video and (indoor) sports, but that the R7 would have been better for birds due to more pixels or the bird. But your video makes it sound that even for birds the R6ii has so many other advantages ensuring they balance the resolution (and cost) advantages of the R7. Which makes it a tough call to make, on the condition your lens is long enough. And I feel my former EF100-370Lii remains too short for an R6ii.
As it stands, and for my preference of only using 1 body, I shall now consider my new R5 to be an optimal compromise between the advantages of the R6ii and R7, heheh.
Thanks for showing what the Digital Teleconvertor is about .. and perhaps it has 1 good use case: getting an easy enlarged preview to determine what species a distant bird actually is, allowing you to determine whether or not is worth sneaking up closer to take some better raw shots ;-)
In your buffer comparison tables: were you using the very same SD card on all bodies, or did you use the R5 with the CFxB card ??
Regarding battery life, a lot depends on settings, and the default ones on the 'old' R6 were draining battery. Last month I was using the R5 in a hide in electronic shutter, which consumed just 2 batteries for the first 12800 shots. that's insane !
Great stuff Duade!! Thanks for the effort in your videos, they’re so helpful! By the way, Australia through to the knockouts in the World Cup, congrats from the USA! 🎉
13:03 😂Yeah... I'd be VERY pleased with that one, too!
Yes, image of the day for sure, so much fun. Cheers, Duade
Best review ever mate!
Great video I really like the updates from the MarkII over the original R6
Excellent Duade! My favourite photo? Everyone of 'em, even the one with the 40D!
By far the best review of this camera yet.
Thanks Vince, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
This is one of the best made reviews I've ever seen! Quite tempted to upgrade to the R6 mk2 from a 6D mk2
My R6 MK2 arrived yesterday afternoon, can't wait to head out this weekend to the Parks and test it out.
UGH!!! Still waiting on mine!
really good review. greets Stefan
Thanks Stefan, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Excellent, thank you!
this was a very useful review. I appreciated your candor regarding the lower resolution compared to the r5
Thanks. I’m going for the r6 ii