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Re: I'm loving this review on the R6 MK2
gipper51 wrote:
Justme wrote:
He compares the new R6 MK2 to the R6, R5 and R7. According to him, Duade Paton, the AF on the R6 MK2 is better than on the R6 and R5. Of course a new R5 is coming soon so I expect the R5 MK2 to catch up in this department.
Yes, the original R6 has a very slight advantage in high-ISO (20 mp) vs the R6 MK2 (24 mp).
He has some charts that are very helpful to put comparisons into perspective for me.
I want the best low light possible, the best AF for now at a good price point and I think the R6 MK2 is my kind of camera.
Canon R6 Mark II Review - Better In Every Way, Except For... - YouTube
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I'm not a wildlife shooter, and I haven't done any shooting yet with the burst modes beyond just the initial "wow, gee whiz, look at that!" type of shots. But...I can say overall that I'm delighted with the R6II. Coming from the 5D DSLRs this camera is just incredible (as I expected it to be). The AF is everything they say it is, and the IQ of the RAW files is just excellent. There is a lot to setup with custom buttons and menus to dial this camera in to your shooting preferences, but after taking time to do so it's just a smooth operating machine.
I previously owned the R5 for 6 months, so the R6II wasn't a total surprise of what to expect. But overall I can't really find any negative points to this camera. I do agree with Duade in that a couple of more custom buttons would be nice. The AF alone can warrant having 4 buttons just by itself for different use cases and quick settings. But luckily, between the Q menu and other custom button setups you don't have to dive very far.
The R6II is a winner in my book, and a more than worthy upgrade to my 5DIV.
I'm glad to hear your take on the R6II experience. I almost purchased a 5D MK4 several years ago. The only reason I didn't was because of the 6D (v1).
I got off the upgrade bandwagon over a decade ago. There seemed like a new camera coming out every two years or sooner (30D to 40D). The R6 tempted me but glad I waited for the R6II. I should be good for another 2 years right before even better features come out