Canon R6 Mark II Review - Worth Upgrading From the R6?

The no recording time limit on the R6ii is a game changer, a firmware update on the R6 could change that, Canon are you listening? I use the R6 and still my go to is the 5D IV. I have not had a problem with my R6 overheating, so the time limit kills me, but that is the same on my 5D IV so I kinda got used to it. Regarding the photo switching to video mode on the R6 is as easy as hitting the top red recording button, it just uses the last recording setting I had programed it as, am I missing something? Mega pixels are over rated, the R6 sensor is from their flagship 1DX iii, phenomenal sensor, did you find the new 24mp to be as sharp?

Great vid ty

In the r5 you can switch to video with one custom button. Faster then the r6ii

So you are saying that R6 never overheated? Correct?

Yo andrei,

How is the ibis with the r6ii? heard some wobble issues

Canon I believe rolled out the R6 & R5 too soon in my opinion and I agree the II for the R6 is what it should of been at first. But this technology is always improving and it gets better all of the time.

My R6II at 4k 60 lasted 22 minutes gave me an overheating warning and I turned it off in the morning and in the afternoon gave me an overheating warning after 14 minutes. I live in San Antonio area and it is hot now. Indoors no problem. I believe the Line Skip is in most modes. I was shocked about the A+ mode and was impressed. But am liking the camera but have only had it a week. You have explained more than most other content creators. Cheers!

Love my R6 MK II! Sold my 5d mk iv and will never look back.I have so much more confidence shooting with this camera compared to my previous camera. It's a game changer.

First off thanks for the review! For context I’m looking to upgrade to full frame from the M50 mkii. I’ve probably watched 6 hours of various R vs R6, R6 vs R6 mkii, etc.. videos today and they’ve all focused on “why to/not to upgrade from the R6. Would you suggest the R6 mkii over the R or do you think the extra $1k is worth it? Also I’ve read a lot about the janky hot show mount on the R6. Did Canon fix that? That’s all 🫡

Question: I have heard that 3rd party lenses will not work on the R6M2.......so my question is will I not be able to use my Sigma EF fisheye using the adapter? Any help would be appreciated.

Great video… question… when you hit record in video mode, does the vertical/horizontal electronic levels as well as the histogram disappear ?

Great video like always. Tomorrow I will have my first shoot with the r6 ii + RF 15-35mm. I am so excited. What aperture do you shoot at for Real Estate using the RF 15-35mm lens? Cheers! :)

Wasn't that camera the start of canon lenses only?

I see your somewhere near Galveston Texas. I recognize that real estate agent. I just bought a R6 ii coming from an EOS R from Best Buy in Webster. Still waiting on it since it’s on back order

Great Content: If you purchase a camera today, would you recommend the sony fx3 or the canon r6 mark ii for doc/vlog content or any other suggestions? I also like to take pictures on occasion. Thanks, great content

Hey man, thanks for great review.
I would wait for R5 II

Can anyone explain why the R5, R6 don’t have clog 2. Is it a hardware limitation? As an R5 user, which you can quickly switch to video from photo, with the click of a button (easy menu setup), I wish I could have clog 2. Even with the Atomos ninja v+, the supposed clog 2 you’re able to get, really isn’t that great. Not to mention the limitations you get when filming externally using cinema gamut. Does a weird color shift thing. Which forces me to uses BT2020. Not ideal.

Hey Andrei,
Just wanted to note I have both the R5 and R6MKII. Something that I think you may have gotten wrong on the R5. Switching from photo and video you don't have to use the dial as you said in the video. there is a button near the trigger (mine is set on the M-Fn) that will instantly switch from photo to video and back. Just a heads up :) I almost never touch the dial unless I am changing custom modes that I have set up. It is actually one of the reasons I LOVE the R5 more than the R6MKII which is still a great camera. Anyway love your vides. Thanks!

Great video! I appreciate the in depth explanations on how you use each feature and why the upgrades on the mark ii matter. I was wondering what mic you use for the talking head interview. Is it a lav mic?

I sent the R6ii back after a couple weeks. Didn't do anything better than the first R6 other than slightly better video and most of that is no recording time limit. AF was essentially the same.

Whatt I thought you bought a used one already?? Footage looks great! Will probably upgrade my EOSR to one at some point.

Good video!
I have both R6 and R6 Mk II. Besides the main differences in video, there are lots of small things that makes the Mk II much better.
Do you use manual focus for RE video or tried servo?

so do you think i should buy it?