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Used M6 Mark II from Adorama seems new

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OP matteokeary Forum Member • Posts: 71
Re: Used M6 Mark II from Adorama seems new
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Thanks for the welcome and advice.  I will have to find time to check out ShutterCount or similar to confirm, but this camera seems close enough to new that the actual count is likely unimportant.

I have browsed through the tips thread, and will need to read through again once I have become a bit more familiar with the device.

I jumped in with both feet, ordering the 32/1.4 and 11-22 lenses to go with the camera.  In my first few forays to shoot, the grip felt uncomfortably cramped, with my fingers scrunched up to both hold the camera and manipulate dials.  So I followed-up with an order of the Smallrig grip.  That accessory does help the grip situation substantially, but also adds significant weight to this light little body.  No free lunch, I guess - and still substantially less bulky than a 6D with 16-35/4, for instance.  Seems like someone could make a Smallrig-styled grip from a rigid, durable plastic for the best of both worlds, however.

Another minor negative to the Smallrig is that the Canon EF-M adapter is not compatible and cannot be mounted when the grip is on.  Not that I expect to use my EF lenses much with the M6ii, but when a larger lens is mounted is exactly when I'd want a more-secure grip.

Anyway, still excited to learn the camera's handling and figure how it will help me make images during travel...

Best,  Teo

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