Cameras
The latest full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon, the mid-range EOS R6 Mark II, offers some useful new features including a newly-developed 24.2-MP sensor. By emphasizing the camera’s position as a hybrid, Canon has provided a good balance of features for both still and video that will prove useful across a number of specialties. Whether you’re a portrait or sports photographer, a filmmaker or a vlogger, this camera is likely to pique your interest.

Physically, there’s very little difference from its predecessor so most of the updates are less obvious. For still photographers, one of the more intriguing new features is its RAW Burst Mode, which can capture images up to 30fps. This comes with a pre-shooting feature that starts recording shortly (0.5 seconds) before the shutter is pressed, increasing the odds of getting the perfect shot. Outside of the RAW Burst Mode, the camera is even faster with a burst speed of up to 40fps using the electronic shutter.
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With broad coverage (about 100% x 100% of image area), Canon’s Dual Pixel autofocus and subject detection that ranges from people animals and vehicles, the R6 II promises excellent AF and tracking. A new option is the ability to select the left or right eye to focus on while in People Subject Detection mode. If there’s no time (or inclination) to choose a specific AF subject, the R6 II now has an auto mode that automatically switches the object to track as the scene/subject changes. If it works—and we hope it will—this can be extremely helpful in scenarios where you may be capturing a race car one moment and a person’s response to the action seconds later without having to switch subject detection modes.
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One of the more notable video upgrades is the ability to capture uncropped 4K/60 fps movie files from 6K oversampled files (the R6 slightly cropped its 4K files). While the R6 II can continuously capture up to 6 hours of full HD video, now the camera can also record 4K video up to 50 minutes.
Photographers have several options when purchasing the R6 II and all are available for pre-order:
EOS R6 Mark II body only: $2,500
EOS R6 Mark II body with stop motion animation firmware: $2,499
EOS R6 Mark II body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens Kit: $2,799
EOS R6 Mark II body with RF24-105mm F/4 L IS STM USM Lens Kit: $3,599
This is just a glimpse of what’s new with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. You can find more information, sample images and videos at usa.canon.com. While you’re there, check out the new Speedlite EL-5 ($400) and the just-announced RF135mm F/1.8 L IS USM lens ($2,099).