Canon R5 still THE BEST in 2023? R6 or R6II
Vložit
- čas přidán 26. 12. 2022
- When the Canon R5 first launched, it wasn't perfect but for me as a hybrid shooter it is today thanks to Canon's attention to users and firmware updates, specifically 1.6 but what about the R6 and now R6 Mark II. Canon now has an amazing lineup but which camera is for you in 2023.
Canon Cameras on Amazon
Canon EOS R5 - amzn.to/3I1RaeV
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3sp6rhe
Canon EOS R6 Mark II- amzn.to/3VlGNZm
Gear I use to make videos
CZcams Studio Video & Audio Setup
Canon EOS R5 - amzn.to/3I1RaeV
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3sp6rhe
Canon RF 15-35mm 2.8 IS - amzn.to/3ta5ICi
Manfrotto 504HD 536K - amzn.to/2T4bK7l
Sennheiser MKE600 - amzn.to/3BBjYZl
Atomos Shinobi - amzn.to/2HZTJRl
Lighting Setup
Godox SL-60W - amzn.to/32yzunk
Godox SL-150W II - amzn.to/3alQ122
Godox BD-04 Barndoor & Grid - amzn.to/2Tnskhs
Sutefoto P80RGB Light - amzn.to/332aoC2
Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic - amzn.to/3878koJ
Manfrotto Super Compact Lightstands - amzn.to/39vbshZ
Music & Audio
Audio & SFX - www.audiio.com
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
✅ Subscribe: / @rickycheung
☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
➡ Instagram Me: / whoisrickycheung
➡ Twitter: / therickycheung
➡ Instagram Weddings: / rickycheungphotography
➡ Web: www.rickycheung.com
I have an R6, coming from a 5DIII. Love it. I do only still photography, mostly travel and portraits. I also print images for display. 24x36-ish is about the max. A 45 mp R5 would give me no benefit for the substantial price increase. I sunk the difference into the sublime RF 50 1.2 lens. I think the preoccupation with looking at images only on a screen and zooming in to 200 percent to see detail differences is an obsession bordering upon neurosis. Did you ever go to a gallery and view large prints taken with a 1DX Mk III and say that the images sucked? No. Well, the R6 uses the same sensor, with the benefit of better low light performance and better lenses. For my type of shooting, qualities like low light performance, the color science of the sensor and micro contrast are much more relevant than mp. Before getting the R6, I briefly tried out the 5D Mk IV. As compared to the rich images of my 5D III, the Mk IV images had washed out colors that were a departure from the gorgeous Canon colors I was used to. The extra mp were worthless to me. If I did wildlife and cropped a lot, the R5 would probably be the better tool. But since I don’t, the R6 makes much more sense. This will be my camera for at least a decade. Just like I’ll keep my iPhone 13 Pro and not upgrade until at least the iPhone 20. For anyone coming from a 5DIII, the R6 will satisfy. Cheers.
i'm looking to upgrade my old canon 7d that served me well over the years , do you think the R6 wound be a huge upgrade ? i'm also trying to work out if my old EF lenes would work with it . thank you
Your crop sensor EF lenses for the 7D cannot be used on the full frame R6. You will notice a huge difference in autofocus accuracy (especially eye) and image stabilization in being able to hand-hold at lower shutter speeds, and a moderate difference in low light and dynamic range performance. Also, I found a huge advantage in mirrorless over DSLR in general because of the much smaller and lighter body and the ability to control exposure in real time through the EVF, thus making the metering modes almost obsolete, except if shooting in A+ full auto. With my R6, I don't have to look at my screen after each shot to make sure I got an acceptable exposure, as I did with my old 5D III. If I were you and wanted to jump into mirrorless, I'd probably skip the R6 and look at the R7, which is the mirrorless successor to the 7D. It has over 30mp as opposed to your 18, as well as the latest autofocus and image stabilization tech, and, because it is crop sensor, you can get a Canon adapter and use your old EF lenses, which will save you lots of money on buying RF lenses. I don't know what kind of photography you do, but if it includes any wildlife, the R7 would be far superior to the R6 in terms of the telephoto advantage of the crop factor and the greater pixel density of the sensor that will allow you more cropping ability. Also, the full frame RF glass is really expensive and BIG. My RF 50 1.2 L, for example, cost me $2,300 and is really heavy. Hope this helps. Good luck in your camera search.
I was going to get the R5 last fall over the R6, and then the R6 II was announced and I got that. I did LOTS of testing of raw files and the 24 MP R6 II files upscaled to 45 MP and overlayed over the R5 files were mostly indistinguishable (zoomed to 100% on a 5K monitor). Using Adobe Camera Raw/LR's "Enhance Super Scale" feature the R6 II files scaled to 45 MP were actually more detailed than the R5 files (zoomed to 100% on a 5K monitor). There is nothing I could print with the R5 that could not also be printed (or cropped) with the R6 II. I found the AF accuracy and lenses made a bigger difference in sharpness and detail than the advertised resolution. I found the R6 II's AF to be slightly better than the R5's.
As for not being able to print large with 24 MP I get a laugh at that. I shot with the 8 MP and 10 MP 1DIIN and 1D3 for a decade and had many billboard size prints made (even for ads for a radio station for city transit buses) and they all looked PHENOMENAL. 24 MP is actually quite huge for any size print and again if you really want to increase detail just use the included "Enhance Super Resolution" feature of LR/Adobe Camera Raw.
With the nearly $2000 cdn that I saved gettting the R6 II , I invested in a really nice 70-200 2.8 III lens! Plus I saved so much more when it came to media and card readers. The only thing I miss is the 4k120 of the R5. Though, I shoot mostly at 4K60 and the R6 II has the best 4K60 on the market today (aside from the R3 I think)
I appreciate this comment. I've been shooting for a few years now on older bodies (7d2 & 5d3) and am looking to get into the more professional side doing events and weddings. Choosing between r5 and r6m2 has been so difficult and the biggest factor has been the megapixels. Reading everything you mentioned, it makes sense and is nice to know that 24 is still a lot and plenty for just about any situation. I'm definitly feeling now like r6m2 is the way to go for me.
Totally agree with you!
Excelente! El mejor video al respecto! 👏🏽
I was swaying towards the R6 and your honest critique of all systems helped. Thank you. Great video!!! New subscriber
Thank you so much. The R5 is just a better machine if you could only have one. Good luck and enjoy!
Good info! Subscribed!
After almost 3 months of consideration, Yesterday i ordered R5, cant wait! My 5dmk4 will stay as a second body :) Great video btw!
Thank you 🙏🏽.. I’m debating what to get., I shoot with two cameras and I do videos.. sports & events.. so R5 and R6?
Would you recommend an R6 ii as a second body alongside my R5? Or would an R5 be still superior?
If they remove the 30 minute record limit on the R5 which is rumored then it's game over. I don't think I'll ever need to buy another camera! This will help me focus more on lenses. I agree with you, how much better will the R5 II really be an is it worth it, like really? Everything I could ever want and need is in the R5 and there's only been a few times where I have ever picked up and used it and thought to myself, "hmm I wish this camera had...." and it's the screen. I wish the screen was like the new Sony A7R5 for when I do real estate. That a built in ND's but I mean that's just being picky.
I purchased the R6MKII upgrading from a 5DIV which actually has more megapixels. The R6MKII doesn’t disappoint and I’ve been very pleased with it. Still have my DSLRs (90D & 5DIV) they still serve their purpose. For what I do, I get good video work out of all cameras especially the R62.
nice video. thanks
🙏
Awesome content! I'm still debating on snagging a R5 to upgrade from the 6
THe R5 is a different camera compared to the R6. If you don't need that much res. and only need 4k60 the R6II, now out is a great option as well. I use the 4k120 and I also use the 45mp for my work. Really depends on what you shoot most. Both great options at this point. Thanks for your feedback.
I adore my R6.
Great video. Thanks! I have R5 and I am very satisfied. But now I'm thinking about the second body. I mostly shoot weddings, so I'm attracted to lower noise at higher ISO for my second camera. Do you have a noise comparison please? I can't find any proper comparison in the canon r5 and canon r6 ii photos anywhere. 🤔
They say the R6 is lower noise but the reality is that’s it’s less MP not lower noise. Technically, it has bigger photocells on sensor. I like the R6 for the smaller files, there isn’t much need for the R5 resolution but the portraits and formals. I try to use that as my basis on which camera I use. Functionally they are the same, AF, etc.
Very clear and honest opinion about R5. I have been thinking about moving to the mirrorless in the R6 II from my 5D MIV. However after listening to your thoughtful video; I will purchase the R5. However money is tight, so after the February camera show 2023, I will hope for the R5 II to happen. If I’m very lucky the new price on the R5 should drop.
I made a trade of three very nice hunting rifles with scopes for the 5D MII, the EF 100-400
F4.5-5.6L IS II and the EF 24-105 F4L IS II still in the box unused. The 5D MIV had 250 shutter releases.
I gave up hunting at 72 for photographing birds and other wildlife. My outlook on nature and life in general has made a tremendous turnaround.
Incredible change, I think you’ll contusion to love nature photography FOREVER :) I see some movement in prices fold the R6/R5 sooo it might happen but I’m not about to start come rumor, lol. Congrats on jumping into photography in general.
Who needs a rifle when you have a canon!
Thank you for your great video. I have been thinking of switching from canon 5D IV to mirrorless but just not sure which camera. I shoot landscape, wildlife including whales, dolphins, and people as well as the Milky Way.. Rarely ever do video... I have done a ton of reading and videos on cameras (Sony, Canon mostly)). Thoughts? Thank you.
I shot as a Canon pro for 18 years and I owned the 5D IV for about 2 years. I got the R6 II last fall and wow, it's AMAZING! The AF is way better than the 5D IV - WAY BETTER. The noise and dynamic range is about 1 stop better than the 5D IV. The 24 MP can be upscaled to even 45 MP using Adobe Camera Raw/LR "Enhance" feature and in my tests the R6 II produces more detailed files than even the R5 (using the same lenses, shooting portraits, landscapes, even zoomed in to 100% on a 5K monitor).
I prefer the extra dial on the R6 II and the video to photo switch compared to the R5.
Hi bro i am fashion photographer tell me which one is better for fashion R5 or R6II thank you .
Got the r6 and want the r5 because sometimes i need a bit more pixels.
Don't think i need it but if the budget allows it 😊
Gear is fun always tempting to buy the best but if what you currently have serves your purpose, you’re good to go.
I'm a newborn photographer wanting to switch to mirrorless i shoot in studio using stobe light also outdoor mainly golden hour, would you recommend the r5 for that or r6 2?
For studio work in my experience I’d recommended resolution from the R5. Portraits can go either way depend on clientele and if they need mega prints. I’m lean towards R5 for you and R6 I/II for event photography
Hi!
I am keen on buying either R6II OR R5. Since I am getting a pretty good discount on both, I would still like to know which one would be a better choice. I mostly do still photography.
My options are : Canon EOS R6 Mark II Digital Camera + RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Lens
Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera Body Only. R5 is £300 expensive.
Also have an option of R6II with USM Lens which again is £300 expensive than R5. Do you think I should go with R5 Body. I have couple of EF lenses. Thanks
Depends on what you are shooting do you need to blow up crop in photos. If so there is a big difference in 24 vs 45mp.
have you test the R5C? just wondering since you do video work as well
No. I never had the need for R5C level of video feature set yet.
For me, I personally say the R6 Mark II is the best choice because I don't need the extra 45 MP from the R5 and the fast shutter speed is what caught my interest! This helps me take pictures of excellent wildlife and sport photography but I do love the dark light features where I can still get a nice photo from a higher ISO value. It really depends on people but I also love video recording and having that 4k 60fps with no cropping is AMAZING! R6 suffice for people who just need the photo cause the R6 Mark II is just a tad bit better, user preference is always better than specification output! Have fun shooting!
I'm just getting into mirrorless, and thought that I was set on the R. It takes really nice pictures and can do video if I need to. But with the price drop on the R5 I'm going to rent it to try out before buying a camera.
If you have the budget get the best you can and it will/should last you a long time. I had the R, not too great for events/active shooting but great for everything else. Enjoy it. If you rent the R5 I’m afraid you’ll push to get it, lol. Good luck.
@@RickyCheung I'm not one to constantly buy, sell and buy the new ones over and over again. So whatever one I get I'm probably going to have it for a while.
@@msa4548 absolutely. I’ve learned my lesson.
@@RickyCheung my biggest draw to the R5 is IBIS.
The IBIS is amazing. Possible to go handheld in video and many landscape shots aren’t in need of a tripod. Beautiful!
I wanna know if r6 mark ii autofocus and eye af is on par with r5... also is r8 eye af even close to r6 mark ii? I like eye autofocus.
Without expensive testing, I would say the R6II eye could be slightly better given it's the same from the R3 but the R5 is too good I personally have no need. Not sure about the new R8 yet.
the r5 is wonderful, BUT considering that canon has a complete cinema eos lineup, i think they could have introduced waveform or false color to the r5 (which the r6 mark ii has now). Having huge competition going on with fujifilm and nikon i think they should start thinking about putting prores in the future r5...and the r5c is not a better hybrid in my opinion. Also it is really ugly with the fan and not as compact as the r5. Rather then going with 8k they should focus more on better codecs, heat distribution and maybe also on a stacked sensor
Sounds like all the upgrade mentioned here hopefully in the R5II. I agreed they could have put all this features in the R5, waveforms, etc. But I do give credit to Canon for finally making a camera that can stand up to the competition for awhile even today in 2023 is rivaling that can stand on its own but again only after 1.6 firmware after 2 years later. Haha!!!
I won't support any company that allows it's marketing company to intentionally cripple it's products. The Canon cripple-hammer is rediculous and that's why I switched to Sony. Loving my A7IV
I totally agree however with that said. I think AND hope that Canon is learning that if the want the continue to have stable market share (*which it seems they are doing ok) they need to GIVE more and not hold back. I do agree and Canon has to make it right moving forward hopefully not too late.
Does R5 still overheat in 4K60 mode?? Looking to upgrade but I need that 4K60 (shooting 3-4 straight minutes and 1-2 break between recs. Also I live in Greece where in summer season the temp is 35°C)
As of 1.6 firmware in (high temp mode) you shouldn’t have a problem at all. I have shotlonger shots continuously for over 50mins-1.5hrs in 4k60.
I can’t recall for temps but mix hotter and cooler temps. I believe you should be good.
Fantastic video! I shoot a mixture of portrait, event, and commercial work. I'm coming from a 5d Mark 3 and want to jump to mirrorless. I also want to start playing around with video and I do crop photos pretty regularly. Right now where I'm based the r5 is $500 off. Would you recommend it or go with r6 mark 2?
If you don’t need the long form (R6II removed dec limit) I would go with the R5 for more video options. If you need long takes the R6II is better unless you get ninja v, setup that that starts adding $$$ and a bigger setup. The R5 is my goto for all my needs because I don’t need long takes and with the overheat issues basically removed it’s a killer camera.
Thanks for your feedback and support
Definitely no need for me to upgrade! Love this thing.
Beast of a camera even today and at least for the next 2 years I’d say.
@@RickyCheung I'd say well beyond two years. Aside from some enhancements, the photo and video qualities are pretty future proof. I can see myself keeping it a decade.
@@chuck7415 probably yes.
Hi! Im a photographer that also does a little bit of video, right now more and more clients are asking for video. So im looking to upgrade my equipment. I have a 5D mk iii but I don't know what to buy now that im moving to mirrorless
I think I will go to for the R5. It will cost a little bit more, but at least I think it will last for a couple of years
Definitely go R5 or R6II if you need longer videos, R6II for long form as they removes record limit. If you need want options for 4K120 R5. I’m short form vid and high res photos so the R5 is and will be a long term investment for me. 2 years I have no need to change for a long time. Good luck and have fun jumping into mirrorless.
Also don’t discount the R3 for video. I’ve been using the 5D2 for years at weddings for a lone time before mirrorless. You’ll be stuck at 1080p but worth a consideration depending on your clientele.
thansk a million richard.made me decide to get the r5 in 2024 from the Mark 3.Am mostly a stills tpg so should i settle for the R6 Mark 2 or the R5?thanks.
As a photographer first I appreciate the resolution of 45mp if needed. Depending on what you shoot as a photographer. As an event photographer which I do a lot of the R6II is more than enough but I tend to blow up my landscape work so.
@@RickyCheung ok I do mostly weddings,news,documentary and portraiture with stills.So which one of the 2 would you recommend?
Honestly just my opinion the R6II might work better for you with the exception of you need mega portraiture resolution which most people don’t.
@@RickyCheung thanks.Last question.Canon has Easter specials and the difference between the R6 Mark 2 and the R5 is about 6gran?So still which one ?🙃
They also have a refurbished sales as well. Your $$$ :). Always buy for NEED first WANTs should be 2nd factor. But always tempting to get more camera than we need.
yes!!!!! b4 i even watch, this is the video i need. seems like nobody really gives an answer
Bro Thank U Thank You!!🤝✨
Don’t forget Canon is RUMORED to be dropping a MAJOR update for the R5. Should be epic, Canon is listening to us users.
I’m using R5 now. So I’m gonna wait patiently for New R5 or R6 that has stack sensor.
That R5II is going to be insane.
@@RickyCheung oh also screen that can flip to any direction like A7r5 or Nikon Z9. I find myself sometimes also need tilted screen in some situation.
As a hybrid Portrait/wedding photographer, i think i can just take the r5 and config as M-RAW for the wedding, right?
Also, clearly cannon did not release the overheating fix for R6 because they have to sell the new R6 MKII and give reasons to upgrade.
Yes you can cRAW on the R5, smaller files. Honestly I’ve never used it but those that do report no real difference in files for the most part.
Yea but why give us 1.6 for the R5 when they had the R5C (maybe sales not too great so they gave it to us to keep R5 owners. Either way, it’s a super camera in my book.
This is mainly what i do as well. Still unsure what to get. Thinking R5 as I would maybe like to get into video also
R5 really is a great camera, and is my go-to camera for video. I've done so many projects in 8K Raw on the R5 even before the Firmware 1.6 update, and have not really had overheating issues, but the timer was not fun. After the 1.6 update....I just don't look at my other cameras. R5 does it all....mostly.
I see the 😓 coming down once that timer kicks in. Lol…. R5 all the way, amazing camera.
@@RickyCheung Thank goodness the overheating days are over!
Dark days for us R5 users. I happy canon made it right for at least the R5 owners but I’m sure they could have done so for R6 too.
@@RickyCheung So true!
Does R5 still overheat in 4K60 mode?? Looking to upgrade but I need that 4K60 (shooting 3-4 straight minutes and 1-2 break between recs. Also I live in Greece where in summer season the temp is 35°C)
I actually sold my R6 and kept my EOS R and R5.... my R is more of a backup to my r5.
But if i wanted to shoot longform content with a camera of this exact caliber? what canon would i choose? any suggestions?
The R6II removed the limit, a benefit there for the R6II. Or you can get a Atomos ninja on the R5 because you are recording directly to monitor l, no limit.
@@RickyCheungThank u bro, u the Goat. u just earned a new sub. n whats the best Atomos ninja for the r5
@@2famous- Thanks for your support. V+ for 8K and higher formats like 4k120 as well. The V is capped at 4K60 which I personally think is enough for more people but you're behind the camera. Good luck.
@@RickyCheungu think the r5c is the way to go? it still does everything the r5 does right? 8k and everything?
@@2famous- It's you are pure video, yea probably the R5C if you need/want the full frame look and video specific options. You also lose IBIS. It's a better video camera for sure but not so much a better hybrid I feel.. Yea is can do 8W RAW
Is that background music necessary? It's disturbing a lot....
Thank you so much, I am buying canon R5 today because of your video. it is really worth it to buy even in the 2023 right ?
Absolutely! No reason not to unless you need long form recording over 29mins or wanna/need direct cinema features. Still the best or very top end hybrid camera and hopefully get better for new firmware dropping
@@RickyCheung wow thank you so much, and it still can record only 29min even the new firmware update ? And what about the overheating issue now ? yeah I am really excited for new firmware update with more features.
Unfortunately yes still a limit unless you use something like a atomos ninja which will give you unlimited cause you’ll be recording externally. I have not seen the overheat warning since 1.6.
@@RickyCheung wow no overheat warning, that is very nice. How much limit for 4K 120fps video recording?
More sure to enable high temp in camera, it’s a setting after 1.6 firmware. I never reached a point it gave me a warning even at 4k120. My card would be full before hand, haha!!
Thanks for this great review! I use now one R6 and I wanna buy a second one for video + photography, I do weddings.
Should I upgrade? Today R6 cost in my country
1730$ and r6 i 2600$ plus taxes.
Is it worth the extra 870$ ???
Till now on weedings I never had problems with heating because I don't record never more than
15-20min in once.
I use a back up camera 5d iv for video.
Should I upgrade?
Thanks 🙏
If you are doing video at weddings and your ceremony are longer than 40-45 minutes shooting in 4K the R6 will overheat, it's happened to me. To avoid that potential issue, go with the R6II is my recommendation. If not an issue for you , sure the R6 is still very good. Not much upgrades on the R6II for photos, it's really that video overheat and long form 30min record limit that the r6II allows now.
@@RickyCheung thanks for reply! I will buy this camera to use 90% for photography and 10% for video.
I like the slowmotion 150fps, 14bit instead of 10bit, and I hope a better focus.
My r6 is not perfect with autofocus, many times he don’t shoot the eyes, mostly when I do liitle children he don’t find the face, so I use 1 point focus like on DSLR.
I wait and I lost the offer from r6 with 1730, now is 1850$ :( , but still much cheaper than r6 ii.
@@RickyCheung I will buy the R6 plus Ninja v = it will be cheaper than r6 ii :))
R5>R6ii = 4k 120, 8k, raw, 6 custom modes, better screen, better EVF, 4k crop mode in video and stills, Clog 1 & 3, All-i and 400 mega pixel mode.
Yes and yes!!! With these prices drops, I’m considering a 2nd :)
Same for r5c?
R5 C is a different beast but battery life as a camera alone is not great. IBIS is missed with that said I don’t own or used one for extended time.
Yeh but the sensor is 2 years old and r6 mk2 is more appealing if you don’t need the resolution
but Sensor from r5 is still better than from R6II. R5 has better low Light capability
I would argue that the R5 is a better stills camera than the R6.
It is.
If you don't have the skills, then skip 20 megapixels, 2 megapixels is too much for you.

Canon or Sony
Come on!! Hehe you know my answer will be Canon but on a serious note, Sonys got some amazing cameras.
Any camera today is a good camera but I still feel and thing the Canon R5 is the best of both if you need both. Resolution for still and options in the vid department.
@@RickyCheung i agree, i had sony for long time and i just think that canon cameras have a diferent feeling when you are using them. In quality department both brands are doing amazing.
@@dragSD666 yea also the ergonomics are just on point on the canons. 👍