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Canon M50 mark II eye-AF better than M6 mark II?

Started Jul 16, 2021 | Discussions thread
jkcz Regular Member • Posts: 168
Re: Canon M50 mark II eye-AF better than M6 mark II?
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After shooting a friend's M50ii over the weekend I can testify that the Eye AF is better than what I am used to from my M6ii. The smallest AF box in Eye/Face+Tracking mode is smaller than on the M6ii, stickiness is also better and it just seems to have a higher tracking focus refresh rate (is that a thing?) which gives you the impression that it is tracking smoother and more confidently. I haven't examined the results too closely yet but when I was comparing the 2 cameras I had a zoom on the M50ii and the 32mm prime on the M6ii - so a theoretical advantage for the M6ii from the lens side of things. I really was impressed and now the only question is can we convince Canon to give us a firmware update to bring the M6ii's performance in line with the M50ii? What's the most effective way to get the point across?

After using the M50ii I can really recommend it as a perfect entry level ILC, performance wise I feel it's definitely a step above the original M50. A few cons vs the M6ii were notably worse battery life (maybe because of IS on vs no lens IS the M6ii) and obviously less controls - found myself fighting EV comp a couple times. Also the clip on EVF of the M6ii seemed to be a bit better - not sure if it was just not being as cramped or if the display really was better but in general a more pleasant experience. I didn't get much quiet time with them side by side, was more of a rushed shoot (used as a second body for an event so the focus was shooting and not comparing).

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