Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Have had the R6II for about 12 months now, coming from the 5D4. While I love the R6II great tracking, low light ability, ibis etc etc. [...] Does anyone have any hints re editing the R6II to get more POP. [...]

I've been using R6II for over two years and it is truly a workhorse. I started with videos and soon encountered the problem of running both external monitor AND the touch display at the same time. [...] Since i do the product photography and need a higher resolution, I decided to go with R5C, but to be honest, it keeps sitting in the shelf and I take my R6II all the time because we're a great team after these years. [...] For my RE photo and video this will always be my weapon of choice. And a great battery life compared to R5C. EDIT: native RF lenses (after using an adapter with old EF lenses) upped my game fairly massively and made this combo unbeatable in terms of ergonomy, ease of use and basically everything.

I have an R6 Mark II and I love it! It is a great camera and I agree with your assessment of the colors and image quality. [...]

[...] Every time I tune in I get inspired to use my camera even more. [...] I've been getting more paid gigs lately and I have a lot of confidence with this camera. [...] I should have been learning this side of my camera a lot sooner. [...]

I got the R6 Mark II back in early December when it came out and MAN I'm in love with this setup! I shot for 15 years as a pro with Canon's best and this is the best camera I've ever used by far! [...] The R6 II is now easily the best in its class.

[...] I own the R8 and later transition to R6ii. [...] Great video and photos. [...]

[...] I own one myself. [...] On the Canon R6 Mark II, I mostly use the 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens. [...] I don’t have this issue with the Canon R10, but I do with the R6 Mark II. [...]

[...] I am looking to buy a full frame camera and a welder soon, I find it very entertaining how stunningly good the production value is on the camera review videos and how filmed on an old cell phone leaned against a toolbox a lot of the welder videos are. [...] Very tempted by the Canon R6 ii but the native lens selection and extra resolution gave Sony the edge for me. [...]

[...] It's still an amazing camera. But since we need a new alrounder atwork I will buy the R6 Mark II to have a workhorse in both photography and video. [...]

The R6ii truly is the best bang for your buck hybrid camera. Its basically everything we ever wanted from Canon 10bit, 4k60 no crop, no record limit, no overheat, good skin tones. Back when I was shooting on an A7iii, the R6ii would have been my dream camera and now its even cheaper than the a7iii was.

The R6ii truly is the best bang for your buck hybrid camera. Its basically everything we ever wanted from Canon 10bit, 4k60 no crop, no record limit, no overheat, good skin tones. Back when I was shooting on an A7iii, the R6ii would have been my dream camera and now its even cheaper than the a7iii was.

I got one too, no time limit for video shooting, not overheating, great camera overall.

Few years later the R6 Mark II and the Lumix S5 II remain two of the most fantastic cameras out there... [...] I still cannot decide which of the two is better :) About the R8, yes, a great camera, but you should consider the lack of IBIS, adding to the smaller battery, the mechanical shutter differences, less memory optios and quicker overheating... the price for the R6 Mark II justifies quite easily.

Got this camera back in December after 18 years as a pro photographer and it's the best camera I've ever used... [...] It's definitely class leading, beating out the A7IV (which has cropped 4K, bad LCD, and lower dynamic range and higher noise than the R6 II in all the tests I did plus the R6 II has way better rolling shutter and battery life,and costs less where I live!) and significantly better than the S5 II which still has focus issues (check out DSLR Videoshooter's review, he's the best) and has heavily crippled and cropped high speed modes, even in 1080. [...] Alex Barerra did a comparison with the A7IV and not only did the R6 II beat it when it comes to dynamic range and ISO noise, shockingly the R6 II was also SHARPER. I upscaled Raws to 33 MP to match the A7IV and sure enough the R6 II is sharper in real world. [...]

I recently upgraded my camera body from the 6D mark ii used from KEH to the R6 mark ii from BestBuy brand new. [...] When I saw this camera in the store; I fell in love with the color science and the overall new features coming from th 6Dii. [...] I only have had the R6 mark ii since May 21st 2025. [...]

I am using Canon R6ii for 2.5 years , best hybrid camera for under $2500 Price range.

[...] The battery is the biggest issue and it has been far less trouble than I thought. If I also owned the R6II I would hold on to the R8 just because of the lack of warpy corner IBIS in wide video. [...] For both cameras I wish they could shoot 4k120, and I wish that 120/180 fps could use a crop mode because those speeds are best used for small birds. The R6II has a specific use case that is a pain point on the R8: low light photos with the 50mm 1.8 (or any unstabilized lens). Since it doesn't have lens stabilization the R6II IBIS makes that lens more usable. [...] Photo image quality and pixel density with this sensor is perfect and the autofocus is great.

[...] With bloated prices of used gear making the R6 Mark 1 around $1.5k (thanks Trump), and with the discount of -$500 from original retail price of the R6 Mark II, it was a no brainer going for the R6ii. [...] Just got the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM and it pairs so we'll with this camera. It only needs more options for prime lenses, because you either get the F1.8 primes or the very expensive L variants. However this is one of the best times to jump to Canon RF, those new F2.8 IS STM zooms are a Godsend.

I bought an FTb SLR in 1974 (which still works perfectly) and since then have owned a lot Canon cameras. I upgraded from the R to the R6-II two years ago and have been knocked out. My granddaughter's eyes are always in focus when she is running around a tennis court, and I have successfully taken pictures in a theatre of her dance school at 12800 ISO. This is a value I had though insane, but is in fact perfectly usable with minimal post-processing. [...]

[...] Other than the other standard Canon annoyances, as both an R6 and R6II owner, I can happily confirm that the mark II variant is a very good camera for both stills and video for existing Canon shooters. I wouldn't be switching platforms over it, but if you're already a Canon shooter looking to get into RF mount from EF, this camera is a great entry.

I bought an R6 Mark II a few months ago (with the RF 24-105mm f4/L) and it's my first mirrorless having had many EOS cameras from my original EOS 1000FN back in 1994, and my last DSLR being a 6D Mark II (and before that a 5D Mark II and a Mark IV, and a 7D) and I'd sold all my stuff a few years back so had a break. But recently the bug hit me again, so I decided to move to mirrorless, and I absolutely love my R6 Mark II, it's amazing. [...] I'm not a pro though, just an amateur that's love taking photos for many years. [...]

In China, the price of the R6 Mark II has dropped to around ¥11,500 ($1,600), making it exceptionally cost-effective. I've used it alongside the R5 Mark II for portrait photography, and the results are truly perfect. The R5 Mark II pairs seamlessly with the 16-28mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/1.4 lens, while the R6 Mark II typically works with the 85mm f/2. Together, this two-camera, two-lens setup is remarkably lightweight, causing no burden when carried outdoors. [...] Currently, I use the R6 Mark II for frequent video shoots, but I'm dissatisfied with its HDMI port and the dynamic range of C-Log 3. If it had a standard HDMI port and C-Log 2, pairing it with the R5 Mark II for video work would streamline my editing process significantly. [...]

I got it a few months after its launch and I'm still super happy with the R6mII. [...] I've taken pictures at ISO 25600 and they were absolutely usable. [...]

[...] I own a C70 and work for TV mostly. I got the R6ii and love it for the battery-life, autofocus an ease of use - but I still wonder if I should get the R5C for it's 120p and better codec. And I struggle with the noise of the R6ii. [...]

[...] I'm also very happy with my R6II. Coming from the R6, I didn't think the difference was huge, but it was worth it. I have almost nothing to complain about with the R6II; the only thing that bothers me is that it feels a bit plasticky compared to my old original R. I would like to see a bit more metal and magnesium used on the outer casing of the R6III, and also a leather/rubber coating on both sides (like all the other R cameras have). The ergonomics and the way the camera feels in the hand are great, but it just doesn't feel as high quality. [...]

can someone suggest me a camera grip for my r6 markii, i switch from sony A7iv, im struggling with ergonomics which is odd i have big hands. pls be kind to me. new to canon world.

I switched to my Canon R6 and later to the Canon R6 Mark II after shooting 120,000 frames with the Sony A7 III. [...] After 50,000 frames on the R6 Mark II, I completely agree with everything you’ve said. It’s an excellent “all-around” camera. [...] Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the camera!

I've been looking at the R8 and the R6ii and one of the things that leans me to the R6ii is the mechanical shutter. [...] I would like to do more with video in the future, and the R8 seems to be prone to overheating where the R6ii is not. So, my overanalysing brain says the R6ii is worth the few hundred dollars now, so I'm not thinking about body upgrades in two years when I find something 'lacking' in the R8. [...]

Just ordered the R6 Mark ii after seeing comparisons between it and the Mark iii. Still want the low-light performance, and most of the features in the iii are video based, which I don't really use. The low-light performance for Mark ii made more sense. Been using the R7, so for higher resolution and getting more zoom in well-lit stuff, that will be a good one to have as well.

[...] I picked up a Fuji X-S20 and use open a gate a lot but like the camera because of its compact size and the novelty of using open gate. Autofocus isn’t ideal so I still keep my R6ii or R3 as my go to for “getting the shot.”

the r6ii is absolutely and definitively sh1te in low light focusing. [...]

In Germany the difference between R8 and R6 ii is 1300 vs. 1850 € - if I have the money and weight is no objective I would always choose the R6 ii because of its larger battery (esp. [...] R6 ii is one of the most boring cameras I ever used. [...] Ergonomics is great with three wheels to control f-stop, shutter speed and ISO (or f-stop, exp compensation, ISO, or ...). Your remarks about this camera are in line with my experiences as non-professional shooter who likes reliable tools!

My main camera is the EOS R3. I also bought the EOS R6 Mark II at one point. However, I ended up selling it because it bothered me that the camera, unlike the R3, can’t shoot 14-bit RAW photos silently — it only does 12-bit, just like the R6 Mark I, which I also own. So the difference wasn’t significant enough for me to keep the R6 Mark II. That’s why I’m still using the R6 as my second camera and the R3 as my main one. I hope the R6 Mark III will support 14-bit in silent mode, as well as anti-flicker functionality.

I am traditional photographer already used 5d mark iii now switch to R6 markii for wedding photography nice. But only one problem dslr vs mirrorless in cultural event laser light pbm affects the shutter technician told how to arrest that one while you shoot @ main camera in stage prog.

[...] 2.The camera has a dedicated photo/video toggle and a touch screen. 3.The camera has added focus breathing correction and anti-flicker shooting options. 4.The camera no longer has the high temperature setting seen in the R3. 5.The camera can record for two hours without overheating when shooting in 4K24 or 4K30. 6.When shooting in 4K60, the camera overheated after 42 minutes. 7.Gerald likes the build and ergonomics of the camera, which are standard for Canon. 8.The camera has a new temperature display that shows the camera's current temperature. 9.The camera turns off when the card door is opened, making hot swapping impossible. 10.Gerald finds the menus and touch screen easy to use. [...]

Gordon addressed my biggest problem with the original R6: the AF occasionally just drifts off me for no discernable reason. I chalked it up to poor low light performance because it happens most often when my face is in shadow, and I'm dark-skinned to begin with. But the R6 II looks way better in multiple areas, including the AF performance. [...]

[...] I upgraded from the original Canon R6 to the R6 Mark II a couple of days ago and I'm completely blown away by the image quality. [...]

Very happy to see ML return, used it in my T2i for 10 years at least, this year I bought a R6 Mark II so no need but I'd be very happy to see it someday with support for ML. Congratulations on the return!

[...] I have the R6ii as well as the original R. [...]

[...] And I am still learning how to use it everytime that I use it. I know it’s a big step up from film cameras. [...]

Been using the R6 Mk ii for about a year and a half and absolutely love it. I don't see myself upgrading my body for quite a while tbh, and especially with the RF lenses the images sometimes really surprise me with how high quality they can be. [...]

I have the R6 II and it’s a workhorse for video and photos. I do wish it had a few more features like more mp and 10 bit in standard 4k but its still a great camera and it feels perfect to hold.

i bought the r8 as my "travel camera", i was using 5d mark iv for professional work and now im using my r8, waiting to get more RF glass and probabbly r6iii, i love that sensor

I will continue to use my R6 while saving my money to get the R5II when it will come out. As I got into birding I really need more megapixels. The R6II looks really great though!

I agree fully. I had the R5 and sold it after getting the R6 ii. There is something about it's color specially for portraits that just fits my style perfectly

And by the way , no disrespect to anyone who owns other camera systems , this works for me not I own this particular camera and it works just fine for me and i'm not running out to get a new system period

Why do I use a Canon R6 Mark II camera when shooting like no quality at all?

Can you do a video explaining the best way to expose on the R6ii since you mentioned it in your video, I have noticed it is pretty difficult to properly expose.

i shot social photos .... R8 is enougth , but i believe that R6II be my next camera next year!

I bought 2 R6mkII for use them instead of my R6I and 5DIV but... I found colours of both of R6II weird... [...]