EOS R6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 4K Video, Full-Frame CMOS Senor, DIGIC X Image Processor, Dual UHS-II SD Memory Card Slots, and Up to 12 fps with Mechnical Shutter, Body Only, Black

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.

This camera is an absolute beast. The image quality is incredibly crisp, and the RF24-105mm lens is versatile for a wide range of shots. There are so many features to explore, from advanced autofocus to customizable settings, which makes it great for both photography and videography. It’s a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a joy to use. Highly recommend for serious enthusiasts or pros.

As an enthusiastic photographer and occasional videographer, I was thrilled to get my hands on the Canon EOS R6. It’s safe to say that the camera has more than lived up to my expectations. From stunning image quality to robust video capabilities, the EOS R6 truly shines in every aspect. Here’s my extensive, and thoroughly positive, 5-star review. 🖼️ Full-Frame CMOS Sensor: Exceptional Image Quality 🎨🌌: The full-frame CMOS sensor delivers exceptional image quality. The level of detail and color accuracy it captures is simply superb, making each shot a visual delight. Low light performance is also excellent, reducing noise while maintaining clarity and detail. 🎥 4K Video: Immersive and High-Definition 🌃🎬: The 4K video capabilities of the R6 are equally impressive. Footage is sharp, vibrant, and smooth, even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions or capturing fast-moving subjects. 🔄 DIGIC X Image Processor: Fast and Reliable 🏎️💨: The DIGIC X image processor plays a key role in the camera’s impressive performance. It processes images swiftly and effectively, reducing lag time between shots and enhancing the camera’s overall responsiveness. 💾 Dual UHS-II SD Memory Card Slots: Convenient and Flexible 📂🔄: With two UHS-II SD memory card slots, the EOS R6 allows for flexible file management and backup options. It’s particularly useful for longer shoots or when you’re shooting both photos and video. 🏃‍♂️ Up to 12 fps with Mechanical Shutter: Capture Every Moment 🐆📷: The R6’s capability of shooting up to 12 frames per second with the mechanical shutter is a real game changer for action photography. It ensures you won’t miss that critical shot, whether you’re photographing fast-paced sports or wildlife. However, there’s a small aspect that may not appeal to everyone: 💰 Price: Premium Investment 💼💲: The EOS R6 comes with a premium price tag, which might be a consideration for those on a tighter budget. However, for the functionality and quality it offers, I personally consider it a worthwhile investment for serious photographers and videographers. All things considered, the Canon EOS R6 earns a well-deserved 5-star rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Despite the premium price tag, its superior image and video quality, speedy performance, convenient storage options, and impressive continuous shooting speed make it a standout option in the full-frame mirrorless camera market. Whether you’re a professional or an enthusiast, the EOS R6 is a tool that can elevate your visual storytelling to new heights. Thank you for taking the time to read this review, and I wish you the best of luck on your search for the perfect camera. Here’s to capturing countless incredible moments! 🎉📸

I compared the R6 with the R at night. With the high ISO shot with the same setting on both, the R6 has a sharper and cleaner image. With the low ISO but long exposure, the R is slightly bit nicer. These were shot and compared on the back of the camera. The back thumb wheel is handier on the R6 vs. the toggle on the R. The shutter is softer and quieter. I don't miss the top LED screen much on the R. The R6 with the IBIS seemed to help out in longer exposure handheld. AF is markedly better. Faster and more sensitive in dimmer light...etc. The kit lens, in the beginning, seemed to be SO SLOW... In reality, it worked very well. It is lightweight (plastic), very sharp & stable. I don't shoot the brick wall, so linear distortion is not something I care too much about. I didn't have enough to bother me. The 67mm filter size makes a perfect pairing with the EF 70-300m IS lens (with the same filter size). When you want to shoot light, that is a good combo. It is a new camera, and it seemed to be a bit pricier than other brands, but if you shoot Canon, I think it is a worthy mirrorless upgrade from the R and the DSLRs. I wished it had a built-in flash; it would be even lighter when traveling. Many people might consider R5 because it will give you "enough" pixels... But I have made canvas prints up to 30-40," and there are plenty of sharp details from the R6. That would be enough to satisfy my need.

Been using this camera for months and so far, I'm very impressed. Low light capabilities are great. I've done pictures at parties and a wedding and the lighting was very dim. I had flash, but did not overdo the brightness of the flash as to keep the mood and lighting of the venue intact. The grain at 6400 to 10,000 ISO can be seen, but it's nothing that some noise and color noise reduction can't fix. Sharpness remains intact. Photo quality, auto focus and stabilization from the IBIS do well. No complaints. I started with the Canon M50, moved on to the Canon R and while shooting with the R and R6, both do well, but the IBIS and improved auto focus do make a difference. The Canon R may have more megapixels, but there seems to be an extra bit of sharpness with the R6. If cropping, there can be some limitations with less pixels, but with that, it will require using the right tools even better and having the right focal length for what you are shooting. Video options may be lacking in some areas comparted to a cheaper camera like the Canon R, but I still like the quality of video better, especially due to the better quality image with a high ISO. Overall, this is a great camera. After later firmware updates when I purchased, with how I shoot and do video, no issues, even with 4K video.

My love, the Canon 5D MIII which never took a bad picture was getting very heavy for me, so I researched the full frame mirrorless cameras to see if I could get something smaller, lighter, quieter and maybe the bonus of getting a one speed higher iso noise improvement . I already had a mirrorless, an older Sony Nex 5N that I loved, but it is aps-c and it’s hard to go back once you have full frame. So based on the silent electronic shutter, the fact that I can shoot only with the back screen and not have to hide behind a viewfinder, I can do 20 fps, I can use all my EF lenses with an adapter and it’s a smaller footprint, it’s THE perfect camera for me. I don’t care about shooting video with it because if you really want to do video you need a dedicated 4K camcorder which I have, so any issues with video on this camera don’t matter to me. The pictures are amazing at 12,800 and even 51,200 iso! Thank you Canon! I fear I may never touch my 5D MIII again! PS only one tiny thing I have noticed: you need to turn ON the setting that forces the camera to focus even when focusing is impossible - sometimes in more dim lighting especially with the adapter, it acts dead and just doesn’t even try to focus. This is using the point spit focus mode. Not a big deal since you can fix it by turning this setting on.

Love, love this camera. I had Canon Rebel T2i with a few cheap EF and EF-S lenses which served me 10 years. The R6 is a fantastic upgrade which will last me another 10 years. It works awesome with EF 50mm + RF adapter just fine, producing images with great color and clarity. I can't wait to get the RF 24-100 or RF 24-70 later this year, so I can improve auto-focus even further. Primary use case: taking pictures of kids and adults moving indoors and outdoors in low or challenging light. Our kids run around, people move freely, with this camera there's no need to bark at everyone forcing them to stop and pose. Phone cameras have become very good, but when it comes to printing photos or viewing them on a good monitor, my Pixel 4 is no match to a full frame high-end camera sensor and lens. Highlight: F-value mode, where I can specify more than one priority manually, and let the camera figure the rest. I usually fix Time + Aperture pair.

I received this camera just over a week ago and have shot about 1000 pictures in various conditions with the kit lens and an RF f/4 24 to 105 mm L series lens I got with the Canon R camera I also own. I mostly shoot JPG and use RAW for those difficult pictures that in camera processing may not produce the best results. The R6 was purchased to replace the R. The good: 1. The camera is a delight to handle and is easy to like. 2. Autofocus is superb with either lens. While taking pictures of our 4 month old standard poodle puppies, who would never keep still, I nailed focus around 85% of the time, compared to 65% for the Sony A7RIV and 50% for the Nikon Z7/Z6 using their equivalent lenses. 3. I compared the JPG output to my Sony A7RIV which is a 60 MP camera and preferred the out of camera JPGs from the R6 in both color and sharpness. The 66% less pixels were not readily apparent on an x2 image on my 2020 27" iMac which was surprising. 4. Quiet shutter with amazing shutter operational speed in electronic and mechanical mode. 5. The supplied kit lens is remarkably good and the JPG output is indistinguishable from the f/4 constant aperture L series RF lens I have (in camera correction is a wonderful thing). It is slow at maximum focal length (105mm, f7.1) but this only affects low light conditions and the R6 has the dynamic range and low enough noise sensor to not mind using high ISOs. The only reason not to use this lens on a regular basis is its lack of weather sealing and variable aperture over the focal length range. 6. Sensor stablisation is superb. I was taking shots at a 1 second shutter speed and getting a great hit rate. The not so good: 1. The camera feels cheap and plasticky when compared to the Sony A7RIV, Nikon Z7/Z6 and my beautiful Fujifilm X-T3. It is solid enough but does not give that carved from a solid billet of steel that the other 3 manage to do. It does not feel like a nearly $3K camera. 2. The thumb joy stick is too far to the left and I often missed it until I got used to it. 3. The multifunction wheel on the back cannot be used to move the focus point, it is rotational only. I miss the ability to press one side of the wheel to get to a function or move the focus starting point. 4. The 20 MP resolution is fine if you do not crop in to get close ups. You soon run out of decent resolution, though not as soon as you would expect. I often use the ability to crop in on my higher resolution cameras in place of a good zoom. 5. Lack of a decent constant aperture f/4 70 to 200 in the RF range of lenses. I use my old faithful f/2.8 EF 70 to 200 with an adapter, That is one heavy lens!! One equivalent to the RF f/2.8 70 to 200 lens would be wonderful and means I may always take this camera (I do not want to spend the money on the f/2.8 and I want something more compact). 6. Kit lens is without a lens hood or case which, in a $2800 camera kit, seems a little cheap to me. The f/4-7.1 kit lens is not weather sealed. 7. No camera charging cables etc. which are usually included with cameras in this price range. Summary: 1. I love this camera and have an R5 on order which may address some of the build and resolution issues. I do not use these cameras for video on a regular basis (my iPhone 11 Pro Max is very good and can 'film' for more than 30 minutes without either stopping (EU laws) or over heating). I never hit the overheating problem. 2. The kits lens is much better than it has any right to be at this price point. 3. The camera will make good use of more expensive glass. 4. Resolution is on the low side (for cropping in) but not a killer. Look at the output not the numbers and you will be amazed at just how good this sensor is. 5. This is a great camera and beats the Sony A7III and Nikon Z6 in just about every metric that matters. It is also a competitor to the Sony A7RIV and Nikon Z7 despite its lower resolution. Recommendation: Buy it. I marked it down 1 star because it is an expensive camera with some obvious cost cutting which takes the edge off the experience.