Thank you for your take on the r6 system. I just sold of my a7iii that has been my workhorse for 5 years and are about to make the switch to the r6. Now ofc the newer and updated r6ii would be preferable but it also cost a lot more money and I'm not willing to spend that much.... Your video made me certain that the r6 would satisfy my personal and my clients needs.
Started out with canon M6 mark II and EOS R. Sold my Canon cameras and went full Sony, A7SIII, A7IV, ZV-E10, A7RV… but… I’ve always bought and sold a canon camera even if I went full Sony for my main usage. Latest Canon camera is the R6 mark II.. just something about those canon cameras that I can’t let go of 😅
Thanks for the review. Regarding the HDMI port I have no idea why some reviewer make that detail an issue. It's just a matter of getting a simple adapter for when you use HDMI. Most people never use HDMI anyway.
If you never use external monitors it is never an issue but for someone working in the field that uses a monitor it can be a huge downside. The micro hdmi port is insanely flimsy and can break at any second which can completely ruin a shoot.
I have a question.....I have a Canon M6 Mark 2 which I use for my UA-cam aviation channel..... I am looking for something with more power to do night videos.....I need a full frame for that and I have had my eyes on the Canon R8 for a while....but looking at the older R6....what do you think ? I am more into aviation videos and not so much photos.....any suggestion ?
Some aps-c sensors are better than full frame, just depends on the camera. If you solely want video at night I’d save up for a used A7S iii or fx3. Sony A7IV has really good low light too
love this video. although I'm not a video shooter, i don't know the difference between c-log 2 and 3, i'll have to google it. It works great for my photos, as tempting it is to upgrade to the mk2, i'm going to hold out and use this until it breaks as i just shoot for fun. can't wait to watch all your other videos! keep up the great work!
Love my R6. The high ISO performance is fantastic. I noticed that took a hit in the R6ii, though still pretty good. I almost never shoot video so the 30 minute time limit and overheating are non issues. Even if I did shoot more video, 30 minutes is plenty of time for a clip, unless you are shooting a whole wedding or something! About the only thing I would like would be the ability to add low volume sound feedback to electronic shutter. When using completely silent shutter I don't know if it's shooting or not, which can be disquieting.
Really love your insight on this! I rarely film things over 30 minutes as well. It was more so just a statement at how annoying some of the limitations that are put on these cameras are
@@tinysteelorchestra some say that since the R6 has less MPs then means better ISO performance. There was a video comparing them but others state that R6ii retains more details even at low light due to the slightly higher MPs so who knows.
As someone in the Fuji camp I find it funny that you think Sony listens to their customers. They very rarely updates their cameras in the same way other manufacturers do and they cripple their lower end products like the A7IV (bad lcd, bad evf, no magnesium back plate, overheating etc.) which competes directly with the R6 and R6II to make people upgrade to higher end products (just like Canon :)).
This is true to an extent but at least Sony implements wanted features in new models and doesn’t make customers wait around forever to get a full size hdmi or a better log profile. Sony definitely does this too but not to the same extent in my opinion
This is a great camera! Since all my work is still photography I really don't see changing/upgrading to another camera. Instead, I put my money on better glass and try to learn to be a better photographer. Thanks for your review.
Overheating, 30 minute limit and Canon refusing third party lenses ruined this camera for me. Recently I bought the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIx and I think I finally found what I wanted. It's not perfect but any means but man, it's a joy to use and V-Log is so good...
Switched from a nikon to a sony a7iii and couldn't be happier! The lens selection is much better for third party and does everything I need it to for a semi professional hobbiest lol. No complaints other than 8 bit video but it's fun to learn
I'm on the R7, and I do love it. Its great for birds in flight and wildlife. Portrait and run-and-gun street photography is ok. But I'm still left wanting in on full frame. I'm torn between both the R6 and R6mkII.
Switched to Sony a long time ago for the Low Light performance and adaptability (limited) of my Canon glass. When Canon finally came out with mirrorless but RF Massive lenses it still orphaned the same great glass. Bought an R6 when first out, but it has languished as Sony A7 SIII and RV became the work horses. Miss the Canon Color, but not the hassle.
I have a question. Does the camera also overheat as quickly if you film multiple short clips with little breaks in between? Im a BMX rider and would like to get my hands on a camera for taking pictures but also filming clips. These videos would probably rarely exceed the 1 minute mark but i would probably film multiple of them over a short period of time. Thank you.
@@sinksinksink it’s unlikely if you’re filming a bunch of short clips but if you live somewhere really hot it could happen. I live in Florida though and never had the camera overheat on me
@@calebbrunkow ah okay, i think im fine then. I live in vienna so, shouldn't be as hot here :P Thank you very much. Will probably end up picking up the R6 :)
Great video :) I only owned the mk1 for a handful of months, but I yeeted my R6 as soon as the mk2 launched. Loved everything about it image and handling wise, it would've been the perfect B camera for me but the 30min record limit and overheating ruined one too many critical shoots for me. I think for photos and for most filming scenarios the mk1 is still great, but for interviews and docos or if you're only wanting one body for filming, the mk2 is 100% the way to go.
Great video I still want This camera I’m trying so hard not to buy one 😭 my EOS R has been good to me. I believe having the EOS R and R6 is a unstoppable force lol
only owned the R6mk1 for a handful of months, but Ii want to be buy R6 mark ii as soon as possible. Loved everything about it image and handling . I think for photos and for most filming scenarios the mk2 is100% the way to go.
I have the R6 and R6 MK II. I hear you regarding the lack of All-I….. strangely enough if you record a Timelapse movie it produces an 8-bit All-I movie. So the All-I codec is in fact in this camera…. But Canon is deliberately blocking it when you shoot non-Timelapse video 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
No way!?! I never knew that. That is incredibly annoying. Having all I in this camera wouldn’t affect R5 sales at all either they just choose not to add it
I also have had the R6 for 2 years, my only complaints are: 1. lack of a medium-priced full 50mm frame lens - you either buy the cheap 1.8 which does not have the best quality, or you buy the super expensive and heavy 1.2. 2. not amazing dynamic range (I actually feel it is worse than my previous Nikon d7000). 3. the colors of the canon files are tougher to work with, it does not have the same quality of Nikon raw files colors.
@@krejn ill do that, but when they release it with the new mount. It does not make sense for me to invest in something that is already incompatible with my camera, even if there's an adaptor
Two notes - you can get a sigma art 50mm 1.4 for EF and adapt for a great lens at cheap prices, and secondly, the R6 has massively more dynamic range than the D700. But be aware that using fully electronic shutter lowers dynamic range a lot, and is only meant for really fast paced stuff. As for the raw files, lower dynamic range sensors often are much easier to grade nicely, but the D700, D600 and 5D, 5D2, and 6D are noteworthy as having superb color rendition from those that use them. At least Canon's worst is still better than Sony's average.
@mikafoxx2717 I definitely agree that adapting ef lenses onto the r6 is great, I do it almost everyday but it’s kinda ridiculous that it took 6 years to get an RF 35 1.4. Also definitely disagree that canons worst is better than Sonys average, especially for video
I’m paying attention to Panasonic, but everything reframing when you go to 60 fps. I’m fortunate with my R6 that I’m in Canada where there are few hot days. If Canon is going to protect their cinema line then release some cameras already. For my RF lenses I have a choice between a super 35 sensor with a really soft image and little wide RF offerings, or the R5”c” with micro hdmi, requires the xlr adapter, and requires battery work-arounds out of the box.
I will still choose the canon R6. I always mentioned that a camera should record only stills and if you want a video camera best is to get a dedicated video camera to operate independently. In fact I am getting a used R6 today in excellent condition. I will use my R6 purely for stills and will get a separate video camera.
I totally hear ya. That’s kinda what I ended up doing, I still have my R6’s for all my photography work but also have an FX3 for all my video work and loving that setup
Great footage, nice review. I don't see a credible alternative in Sony's line-up, they do their own crippling by having many different models yet not one that is equally balanced for hybrid use. I either get the A7IV with a slow readout sensor and cropped 4k60p or the pricier A7SIII with only 12 MP so I can get yet another body for stills.
My thoughts exactly! I’m not the biggest fan of the A7 IV because I think it is arguably a worse camera in a lot of ways. The dynamic range may be better and has a full size hdmi which I would love both of those but the 4K 60 is cropped and the rolling shutter is awful in full frame mode. I wish they made the A7 IV a 24 MP camera and focused more on a faster sensor readout and full frame 4K 60.
Personally I don’t think it would make the A7Siii redundant at all since it still doesn’t have 4K 120 or a 12800 second native iso. It would sit right in between an A7S and an A7R
Canon still uses OUTDATED decades old front-lit CMOS sensors. A7sIII is superior but still has problems. By now industry should have been moving to new sensor technology such as SPAD or x1000 more sensitive graphene sensors.
I start photography just over 2 years ago when I purchased a Canon R7; recently I purchased a used R6 and am very much enjoying being on full frame.
Glad you’re enjoying it!
Thank you for your take on the r6 system. I just sold of my a7iii that has been my workhorse for 5 years and are about to make the switch to the r6. Now ofc the newer and updated r6ii would be preferable but it also cost a lot more money and I'm not willing to spend that much....
Your video made me certain that the r6 would satisfy my personal and my clients needs.
@@kocknyllelangos135 happy I could help!
Thanks for making sense of all the info .
You’re welcome, glad you got something out of the video
It's so crazy to see your clock skipping forward in time in seconds. I feel like a time traveler!!
I really gotta get a new screensaver huh?
@@calebbrunkow I like it.
Started out with canon M6 mark II and EOS R. Sold my Canon cameras and went full Sony, A7SIII, A7IV, ZV-E10, A7RV… but… I’ve always bought and sold a canon camera even if I went full Sony for my main usage. Latest Canon camera is the R6 mark II.. just something about those canon cameras that I can’t let go of 😅
I hear ya, the canon cameras just feel so familiar. If I switch I wonder if I’ll end up doing the same
Great video Caleb
Thank you so much Joe!
Thanks for the review. Regarding the HDMI port I have no idea why some reviewer make that detail an issue. It's just a matter of getting a simple adapter for when you use HDMI. Most people never use HDMI anyway.
If you never use external monitors it is never an issue but for someone working in the field that uses a monitor it can be a huge downside. The micro hdmi port is insanely flimsy and can break at any second which can completely ruin a shoot.
@@calebbrunkowThen.. get a video centric camera if you're using a whole rig?
I have a question.....I have a Canon M6 Mark 2 which I use for my UA-cam aviation channel..... I am looking for something with more power to do night videos.....I need a full frame for that and I have had my eyes on the Canon R8 for a while....but looking at the older R6....what do you think ? I am more into aviation videos and not so much photos.....any suggestion ?
Can I ask why you need a full frame?
@@calebbrunkow night videos....as you know the APC sensors are not good at night....but a full frame sensor is :)
Some aps-c sensors are better than full frame, just depends on the camera. If you solely want video at night I’d save up for a used A7S iii or fx3. Sony A7IV has really good low light too
@@calebbrunkow am kind of a canon loyalist lol lol ....I guess you never dealt with the Canon M6 Mark 2 I take ?
I was a canon loyalist too until I tried the FX3 and A7IV lol
I haven’t used thr M6 mark ii
love this video. although I'm not a video shooter, i don't know the difference between c-log 2 and 3, i'll have to google it. It works great for my photos, as tempting it is to upgrade to the mk2, i'm going to hold out and use this until it breaks as i just shoot for fun. can't wait to watch all your other videos! keep up the great work!
Really glad you’re enjoying the content! If you only use this camera for photography it is a truly insane camera!
Love my R6. The high ISO performance is fantastic. I noticed that took a hit in the R6ii, though still pretty good. I almost never shoot video so the 30 minute time limit and overheating are non issues. Even if I did shoot more video, 30 minutes is plenty of time for a clip, unless you are shooting a whole wedding or something! About the only thing I would like would be the ability to add low volume sound feedback to electronic shutter. When using completely silent shutter I don't know if it's shooting or not, which can be disquieting.
Really love your insight on this! I rarely film things over 30 minutes as well. It was more so just a statement at how annoying some of the limitations that are put on these cameras are
Hi there, where or how did you notice that the high ISO performance is worse on the Mk. II?
Isn't it supoossed to be better than in the original R6?
@lionheart4424 I was surprised about that too - is it true?
@@tinysteelorchestra some say that since the R6 has less MPs then means better ISO performance. There was a video comparing them but others state that R6ii retains more details even at low light due to the slightly higher MPs so who knows.
@@calebbrunkow You have the right strategy. Use the r6 only for stills and get a dedicated video camera if you need one
As someone in the Fuji camp I find it funny that you think Sony listens to their customers. They very rarely updates their cameras in the same way other manufacturers do and they cripple their lower end products like the A7IV (bad lcd, bad evf, no magnesium back plate, overheating etc.) which competes directly with the R6 and R6II to make people upgrade to higher end products (just like Canon :)).
This is true to an extent but at least Sony implements wanted features in new models and doesn’t make customers wait around forever to get a full size hdmi or a better log profile. Sony definitely does this too but not to the same extent in my opinion
It's called product segmentation AKA good business
This is a great camera! Since all my work is still photography I really don't see changing/upgrading to another camera. Instead, I put my money on better glass and try to learn to be a better photographer. Thanks for your review.
It is such a great camera for photography! I still use it every day for my photo work, glad you enjoyed the video
Overheating, 30 minute limit and Canon refusing third party lenses ruined this camera for me.
Recently I bought the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIx and I think I finally found what I wanted. It's not perfect but any means but man, it's a joy to use and V-Log is so good...
The S5 iix looks like such a killer camera!
Still dig my Canon R6. Your vids helped me along the way when I bought it 2.5 years ago 😎
It’s still an awesome camera for sure!
Switched from a nikon to a sony a7iii and couldn't be happier! The lens selection is much better for third party and does everything I need it to for a semi professional hobbiest lol. No complaints other than 8 bit video but it's fun to learn
Love to hear it! Thank you so much for your input
I'm on the R7, and I do love it. Its great for birds in flight and wildlife. Portrait and run-and-gun street photography is ok. But I'm still left wanting in on full frame. I'm torn between both the R6 and R6mkII.
If you’re just doing photo you can’t go wrong with either one to be honest
Switched to Sony a long time ago for the Low Light performance and adaptability (limited) of my Canon glass. When Canon finally came out with mirrorless but RF Massive lenses it still orphaned the same great glass. Bought an R6 when first out, but it has languished as Sony A7 SIII and RV became the work horses. Miss the Canon Color, but not the hassle.
@@ccphototx I’ve been loving Sonys color for video on the FX3 and A7IV
Car photos are freaking insane mane.
Appreciate you my dude!
@@calebbrunkow OSS
I have a question. Does the camera also overheat as quickly if you film multiple short clips with little breaks in between? Im a BMX rider and would like to get my hands on a camera for taking pictures but also filming clips. These videos would probably rarely exceed the 1 minute mark but i would probably film multiple of them over a short period of time. Thank you.
@@sinksinksink it’s unlikely if you’re filming a bunch of short clips but if you live somewhere really hot it could happen. I live in Florida though and never had the camera overheat on me
@@calebbrunkow ah okay, i think im fine then. I live in vienna so, shouldn't be as hot here :P Thank you very much. Will probably end up picking up the R6 :)
Great video :) I only owned the mk1 for a handful of months, but I yeeted my R6 as soon as the mk2 launched. Loved everything about it image and handling wise, it would've been the perfect B camera for me but the 30min record limit and overheating ruined one too many critical shoots for me. I think for photos and for most filming scenarios the mk1 is still great, but for interviews and docos or if you're only wanting one body for filming, the mk2 is 100% the way to go.
So true! They fixed a ton of issues in the mark ii version
Great video I still want This camera I’m trying so hard not to buy one 😭 my EOS R has been good to me. I believe having the EOS R and R6 is a unstoppable force lol
That’s a great combo!!
only owned the R6mk1 for a handful of months, but Ii want to be buy R6 mark ii as soon as possible. Loved everything about it image and handling . I think for photos and for most filming scenarios the mk2 is100% the way to go.
Appreciate the insight!
I have the R6 and R6 MK II. I hear you regarding the lack of All-I….. strangely enough if you record a Timelapse movie it produces an 8-bit All-I movie. So the All-I codec is in fact in this camera…. But Canon is deliberately blocking it when you shoot non-Timelapse video 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
No way!?! I never knew that. That is incredibly annoying. Having all I in this camera wouldn’t affect R5 sales at all either they just choose not to add it
Whew. 30 minute time limit is a deal breaker for me. Thanks for saving me a headache.
Glad I could help!
I also have had the R6 for 2 years, my only complaints are:
1. lack of a medium-priced full 50mm frame lens - you either buy the cheap 1.8 which does not have the best quality, or you buy the super expensive and heavy 1.2.
2. not amazing dynamic range (I actually feel it is worse than my previous Nikon d7000).
3. the colors of the canon files are tougher to work with, it does not have the same quality of Nikon raw files colors.
You can just the the sigma art 50mm 1.4 and adapt it to the body
@@krejn ill do that, but when they release it with the new mount. It does not make sense for me to invest in something that is already incompatible with my camera, even if there's an adaptor
Two notes - you can get a sigma art 50mm 1.4 for EF and adapt for a great lens at cheap prices, and secondly, the R6 has massively more dynamic range than the D700. But be aware that using fully electronic shutter lowers dynamic range a lot, and is only meant for really fast paced stuff. As for the raw files, lower dynamic range sensors often are much easier to grade nicely, but the D700, D600 and 5D, 5D2, and 6D are noteworthy as having superb color rendition from those that use them. At least Canon's worst is still better than Sony's average.
@mikafoxx2717 I definitely agree that adapting ef lenses onto the r6 is great, I do it almost everyday but it’s kinda ridiculous that it took 6 years to get an RF 35 1.4. Also definitely disagree that canons worst is better than Sonys average, especially for video
i have no plans to sell my canon R6 and R7, 2 great cameras..
Great cameras indeed
I’m paying attention to Panasonic, but everything reframing when you go to 60 fps. I’m fortunate with my R6 that I’m in Canada where there are few hot days. If Canon is going to protect their cinema line then release some cameras already. For my RF lenses I have a choice between a super 35 sensor with a really soft image and little wide RF offerings, or the R5”c” with micro hdmi, requires the xlr adapter, and requires battery work-arounds out of the box.
I love the C70 but canon really needs to fill out their lineup and make their hybrid cameras more hybrid
I will still choose the canon R6. I always mentioned that a camera should record only stills and if you want a video camera best is to get a dedicated video camera to operate independently. In fact I am getting a used R6 today in excellent condition. I will use my R6 purely for stills and will get a separate video camera.
I totally hear ya. That’s kinda what I ended up doing, I still have my R6’s for all my photography work but also have an FX3 for all my video work and loving that setup
My man doesn’t even talk about custom mode 1-3 can’t be saved for video while it’s available on r6ii, must be a hardware limitation right?
I completely forgot about that! Yeah that limitation sucks
Is eos R6 good for wedding photography? Can anyone tell me?
The R6 is a fantastic photography camera, the video features is where it’s lacking a bit
@@calebbrunkow Thankyou brother😍
@sahanpulasthi4825 anytime!
Great footage, nice review. I don't see a credible alternative in Sony's line-up, they do their own crippling by having many different models yet not one that is equally balanced for hybrid use. I either get the A7IV with a slow readout sensor and cropped 4k60p or the pricier A7SIII with only 12 MP so I can get yet another body for stills.
My thoughts exactly! I’m not the biggest fan of the A7 IV because I think it is arguably a worse camera in a lot of ways. The dynamic range may be better and has a full size hdmi which I would love both of those but the 4K 60 is cropped and the rolling shutter is awful in full frame mode. I wish they made the A7 IV a 24 MP camera and focused more on a faster sensor readout and full frame 4K 60.
@@calebbrunkow But then they would make the A7SIII redundant. Maybe the A7SIII successor is going to move up to 6K.
Personally I don’t think it would make the A7Siii redundant at all since it still doesn’t have 4K 120 or a 12800 second native iso. It would sit right in between an A7S and an A7R
Is your R6 hotshoe loose ?
No mine is not
I’m convinced Canon owns the patent on the design for the micro HDMI port🤦🏾♂️
It’s insane how they keep using it, I’ve almost had them break in my port so many times
Could Canon become the next Kodak!
Canon still uses OUTDATED decades old front-lit CMOS sensors. A7sIII is superior but still has problems. By now industry should have been moving to new sensor technology such as SPAD or x1000 more sensitive graphene sensors.
Let’s hope we see some cool new sensor tech more regularly in the not so distant future!
full HDMI withe the "simple FW update"? Hm, interesting! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
GET LUMIX S5 2X ...... FAR BETTER THAN R6 .....😂😂😂
S5 iix is an awesome camera for sure