Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Two years after its predecessor launched, Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II. The new model features a number improvements over the first edition of the camera, including a larger sensor (24.2 versus 20.1 megapixels), faster shooting speed (up to 40fps in RAW) and a silent mode.

Canon has also improved image quality in this new model and claims to have addressed the issue in the Mark I of overheating while shooting video. Improvements have also been made to video quality.

 

 

Like the Mark I, the camera will offer up to 8-stops co-ordinated control image stabilisation and the ability to focus in light levels as low as -6.5EV, while retaining the ability to shoot up to ISO 102,400.

When it comes to autofocus, Canon says that the improvements will allow for impressive jumps in performance, making it more advanced than any of the previous models to date, including the R3. The camera can focus on people, animals, and vehicles, while the auto-select option lets the AI decide what to track, if preferred.

With 40fps capture possible using the electronic shutter, the mechanical shutter can capture 12fps. Furthermore, the R6 Mark II features a pre-burst mode that will capture an image 0.5 seconds before the shutter is pressed. You can use this function at up to 30fps for up to 191 frames. Individual images can then be extracted from a sequence using Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software, or in camera, and saved as individual JPEG, HEIF or RAW files.

 

 

Significant improvements in video mean that the R6 Mark II no longer has a 30-minute time limit for recording in all but the most extreme conditions. And it’s also no longer necessary to wait 10 minutes for the camera to cool down. However, the cropped 4K 60p has a 50-minute time limit, but there are no limitations when shooting 4K 30p. 4k footage is created by oversampling the sensor’s 6K output.

A new video/photo mode switch keeps functions and settings separate. The body is dust and weather sealed on all external doors and inputs.

While the R6 Mark II features the same 3.69 million dot EVF as the R6, it also has the Optical View Finder view assist feature from the EOS R3, which provides a 'natural-looking' display retaining detail in shadows and highlights. Batteries and battery grip is the same as for the R6, but you can expect a battery life increase of approximately 50% when using the LCD screen.

The R6 Mark II will be supported by Canon Australia’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon Australia reseller. The camera will be available in late November with an RRP of $4,499 or $6,399 when paired with an RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens

Head to Canon’s website for more information.

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