Canon EOS R6 Mark II
A modest update on paper, but a significant one in practice. The R6 II fixes the overheating issues of the original and doubles the electronic shutter speed.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review: Speed Demon
Pros
- Blazing fast 40fps electronic shutter
- Excellent handling and controls
- No overheating issues (unlike R6 I)
- Full-width 4K 60p video
Cons
- 24MP might be low for some landscape shooters
- Micro-HDMI port
- Third-party lens selection is limited
Introduction
If the R5 is the high-resolution flagship, the EOS R6 Mark II is the speed demon for the rest of us. It fixes the main complaints of the original R6 (overheating and 20MP resolution) and turbocharges the performance.
Speed and Autofocus
40 frames per second. Let that sink in. That is faster than the flagship R3. The electronic shutter allows you to capture decisive moments in sports and wildlife that other cameras simply miss. And thanks to the readout speed, rolling shutter is well-controlled.
The autofocus is arguably the best in the business. It recognizes cars, trains, planes, horses, and zebras. It just works.
Video
Unlike the Sony A7 IV, the R6 II shoots 4K 60p using the full width of the sensor. This is a huge advantage for wide-angle video work. The footage is oversampled from 6K, making it incredibly sharp.
Verdict
For event photographers, sports shooters, and hybrid content creators, the R6 Mark II is the sweet spot in Canon's lineup. It offers flagship-level performance at a mid-range price.