I wanted to share my experiences coming directly from a Canon EOS R to the Canon EOS R6. First off, the R is a capable full-frame camera that takes fantastic shots. The EOS R6 not only takes fantastic shots it does so more consistently than the EOS R did for me. This is likely due largely to the improved Digic X processor in the R6 versus the Digic 8 in the R.
This camera just nails focus. Focusing specifically on a person’s eye is remarkably impressive. Just as an example of how absurdly accurate the eye autofocus is: When I first got the camera I was testing it in my bedroom. I have a collage that has photo of me and my daughters in the center of it on one side of my bedroom as I sat against the opposite wall. The picture of me and my daughters within the collage is likely only 4x3 inches large. Zoomed to 105mm focal length and panning across the wall with that collage coming into frame, it automatically tracked focus on the eye of my daughter who was in the foreground. This camera had caught focus on eye in a small picture within a collage across the room. Racking focus between subjects or different objects is also really fast, too.
Additionally impressive is the viewfinder. The smoother refresh rate option is something that I appreciate immensely. It just makes tracking the framing that much easier, especially with quick movements. And I was slightly concerned about going from a 3.2 inch LCD screen on the R to the 3 inch LCD on the back of the R6, but after making the switch and even briefly comparing the two together this worry became a non-issue.
The body is a nice improvement. The build quality seems relatively the same; however the button placement on the R6 seems largely more intuitive than on the R. Don’t get me started on the Touch Bar on the EOS R. I REALLY wanted to like it, trying time after time after time to make it useful in my workflow, but it just wasn’t useful and occasionally a hindrance because of accidental touches. Having that replaced with the standard joystick and the different positions of the buttons is a welcome change. Also, having the scroll wheel instead of the direction pad on the back is a lot more intuitive, especially for those who are accustom to that of the 5D mk IV and other cameras with the scroll wheel.
Having uncropped (nearly) 4K video on the R6 versus the 1.7x crop for 4K on the R is a welcome change, although this doesn’t affect me as much since I do mostly still photography. However, when using the camera a little bit for video, this has been an appreciated difference.
Another appreciated difference is the faster shutter speed of the R6. Being able to take 12 shots per second (with the mechanical shutter) AND while nailing focus saved me a lot of headache when I shot at an event in the evening last weekend. I just couldn’t do that with the R prior. Being able to do 20fps in electronic mode is a nice feature, however for my personal use, I am not sure this will be used all that much.
Speaking of the evening event, the low light capability of this camera is exceptional. Truly. At said night event, I was shooting at ISO 8000-12800 at certain times and the images just came out fantastic. I had previously tried shooting with the R in a low light situation at ISO 6000 and it just didn’t do nearly as well. Images sometimes came out blurry or excessively grainy OR blurry AND excessively grainy to the point of nearly being unusable images. That was not something that I worried about with the R6. I set ISO, set aperture, set shutter speed and shot. Nailed focus, and just only had to pay attention to getting the composition right.
Also, having IBIS (in body image stabilization) is really wonderful and just adds extra security knowing I will get sharp images taken. It also opens up the ability to have non-stabilized lenses without worry of out-of-focus images taken. Using this body with the new "Nifty 50" (RF 50mm f1.8 STM) which doesn't have IS has helped retain sharp images much more.
So it likely sounds like I am gushing over this camera. If it does, it is because I am. The R6 is an amazing camera. The price premium over the R is well worth it. I was originally concerned about going from 30MP to 20MP, but after using it for a little while, that worry has quickly dissipated.
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| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | OLED, LCD |
| display size | — | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | — |
| zoom type | Digital Zoom | — | Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom | — | — |
| shooting modes | Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3). Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3) | Automatic, Movie, Shutter Priority | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Sports |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, USB | USB | USB | USB | Bluetooth |
| video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 4320p | 2160p | 2160p | 2160p | 2160p |
From the manufacturer
Ready for Anything
For photographers and video content creators looking for a versatile camera to keep up with their active lives, look no further than the EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera. Featuring a high-performance CMOS sensor, 4K video and more, it offers all you need to take your imagery to the next level.
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Full-frame CMOS Sensor
The high-performance 20 MP CMOS image sensor helps the EOS R6 deliver outstanding image quality.
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Advanced Image Processor
DIGIC X powers 4K capture, enhances detail, reduces noise and more with high speed and efficiency.
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Capture High-speed Action
Continuous shooting is available up to 12 fps (Mechanical Shutter) and 20 fps (Silent Shutter).
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Fast, Precise Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II enables high detail, offering approx. 100% area coverage with 1,053 AF areas.
1 Full-frame CMOS Sensor 2 Advanced Image Processor 3 Capture High-speed Action 4 Fast, Precise Autofocus
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People & Animals in Focus
Subject tracking detects the head, eye and face for people, and body, face and eye for animals*.
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5-axis Image Stabilizer
In-body image stabilization offers up to 8 stops of shake correction** for smooth, steady imagery.
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Wireless Capabilities
Built-in Wi-Fi*** and Bluetooth^ allow for quick and convenient wireless connectivity.
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Robust & Reliable
A polycarbonate exterior body and an internal structure of mainly magnesium enable high durability.
1 People & Animals in Focus 2 5-axis Image Stabilizer 3 Wireless Capabilities 4 Robust & Reliable
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Cinematic 4K Capture
4K (up to 60 fps) and Full HD 1080 (up to 120 fps) recording is ideal for quality content creation.
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Rich & Accurate Color
4K and Full HD video shooting is possible in 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265) with Canon Log or HDR PQ.
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Breathtaking, Clear Video
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II is available in all video modes, enabling recording with outstanding clarity.
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More Mobility for Videos
Internal recording is available in all modes with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and HDR-PQ (H.265).
1 Cinematic 4K Capture 2 Rich & Accurate Color 3 Breathtaking, Clear Video 4 More Mobility for Videos
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Video Recording
| 4K, Full HD | 8K, 4K, Full HD | 4K, Full HD | 4K, Full HD |
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Number of AF Points
| 1,053 Automatic AF Zones | 1,053 Automatic AF Zones | 5,655 Manual AF points | 4,779 Manual AF points |
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Autofocus
| Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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Image Processor
| DIGIC X | DIGIC X | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 8 |
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OLED EVF Resolution
| 3.69 Million Dots | 5.76 Million Dots | 3.69 Million Dots | 2.36 Million Dots |
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CMOS Sensor Megapixels
| 20.1 MP | 45 MP | 30.3 MP | 26.2 MP |
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Mechanical Shutter
| Cont. shooting up to 12 fps | Cont. shooting up to 12 fps | Cont. shooting up to 8 fps | Cont. shooting up to 5 fps |
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Electronic (Silent) Shutter
| Cont. shooting up to 20 fps | Cont. shooting up to 20 fps | Cont. shooting up to 8 fps | Cont. shooting up to 5 fps |
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Weight
| Approx. 1.5 lbs. | Approx. 1.63 lbs. | Approx. 1.46 lbs. | Approx. 1.07 lbs |
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| Approx. 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.48 in. | Approx. 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.46 in. | Approx. 5.35 x 3.87 x 3.32 in. | Approx. 5.22 x 3.35 x 2.76 in. |
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Made to fit, perfectly.
It fits fine and working great. Saved me money from buying a new lens. thank you, Cannon.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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It fits fine and working great. Saved me money from buying a new lens. thank you, Cannon.
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felipe r.
Buena calidad de cámara
Reviewed in Mexico on December 14, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
PAT
All I wanted and needed
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
Josué R. Q.
La tecnología se hace presente
Reviewed in Mexico on July 18, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
Joe
Just amazing!
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Joe
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2022
The Canon EOS R6 is overall a great camera to have for birds and animals and if you are into people portraits. I think so anyways.
I have not used the video recording yet so I can not comment on what the video quality is like. But if it is anything like the stills quality, then I am sure it will be great.
Final word. If you are coming from the DSLR to the mirrorless system and are looking for a great professional camera. This could be the one for you. As a new photographer, who is looking to eventually become professional, I can honestly say that I am thoroughly satisfied with this purchase.
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jimmy B.
Llego en excelente estado
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2023Color: BlackStyle: 24-105mm IS STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase
jimmy B.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2023
Estoy totalmente complacido
También llegó todo en tiempo y excelente estado
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