Re: Canon M50 mark II eye-AF better than M6 mark II?
jkcz wrote:
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).
jkcz,
Indeed, big thanks for comparing - this type of feedback is exactly something I have been looking for
I will keep an eye on the M50II pricing and once there is a good offer (refurb/used), I'll take a plunge - my M6II did produce some good results recently during my recent few holiday trips, but the eye-AF was the main reason I moved from M6 to M6II originally.
The only unfortunate thing is that we can't have both, that is the enhanced eye-AF (+ other things like EFCS etc) and the high-performance/control-rich body, at least for now that is.
Of course I will re-consider getting rid of M6II if a new firmware shows up in the meantime, but for the time-being not investing anymore in anything EF-M-related.
In the mid-term perspective, if Sigma starts to produce the 1.4 trio in the X-mount format and Fujifilm improves the eye-AF on their upcoming cameras to the level M50II is at, this would complicate my APS-C (lightweight/travel kit) plans a bit.