Canon R6 REVIEW after 18 MONTHS of professional use
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- I've been using the Canon r6 in my professional work for 18 months. Here's my thoughts
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Thank Rob. It is a great review. Wonderful to find you find the mechanical and electronic autofocus so excellent.
Great video Rob, so many positives this great camera has i love it for my wildlife photography it never misses a heartbeat and with my EF lenses works flawlessly with my adaptor(with ring) keep'em coming!
Thanks so much for telling us specifically what sports you are shooting and what the images are like!
I've had my R6 for about as long. I have big hands so I got the grip. Maybe with the extra batt you could take your R6 out of sleep mode and solve the waking up problem. The RF 100-500 lens is awesome. I shoot birds with it. I would imagine if you were using it with the sports it would blow your mind. Problem is, it's very pricey. I lucked out and got it on special at less than the original lower price. I can't praise it enough. Crystal clear. Thanks Rob, for the really excellent commentary on the R6. I couldn't agree more with everything you relayed.
Big fan of your channel! Especially due to the fact that you are talking from real world experience and not just some spec reading. Also, I like your frugal approach when it comes to buying equipment. I really think the R6 is a great camera, albeit it comes with some limitations. I personally am more video focused and therefore struggle with different problems (overheating, no clean HDMI out, no custom video modes), but I still think the R6 packs a great punch for its price.
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Incredibly helpful - thanks!
Good video, Rob. I'm contemplating upgrading to this or may be the R6II. May wait a while for the prices to reduce first though.
Great video, thanks. I've been on the fence for the jump to mirrorless for a while. I'm a 7DII user and mainly do airshow / low level aircraft photography. I purchased an R6 last week. Got an EF 300 F4 with 1.4 x and it is just like I've purchased a new lens !! Going to try it in anger in a couple of weeks time once I've got used to the settings. But I took to the EVF straight away. Was going to wait and see what happened with any R7 but every R6 review I've watched gets past the "it's only 21Mp" in two seconds and goes on to say how good it is. So I'm happy with my purchase.
Glad you're getting on with it 👍
Love the little point at the beginning of the video!
Love your videos
I still LOVE my R6, even though my R3 has assumed the role of my primary camera. In addition to backing up my R3, my R6 is my main 4k60 cam and is rigged up to a Ninja V and VMount power and is absolutely outstanding in this role. Best bang for the buck in 4k60 and no overheat when externally recorded via HDMI.
Great combination!
Externally recorded?
@@balla2172 not that you can take my word for it, but im pretty sure that you can record on the atomos Ninja V.
I've literally bou8ght mine this morning and so far I am really impressed.
Your jumping around when focusing during sport can be alleviated by adjusting the priority when new subjects enter the frame. A lot of the focus things you've mentioned can be compensated to what you are shooting, such as objects crossing in front of the frame, erratic movements etc.
Rob maybe you can post your AF tracking settings?
Good info I'll have a play
I absolutely love my R6 (I also use an adapter & my EF Lenses without any problems). Have you updated your R6 to the latest firmware? If so, have you had any issues?
It's a fantastic camera for the money. I agree with your positive points. I also agree with you regarding lack of weather sealing and LAN port. One thing I'd add is the lack of voice memo capability. All these features are available in more expensive bodies and if someone truly NEEDS them they are likely making enough money with photography to justify the additional expense. The lack of these features should not discourage anyone for buying the R6.
Great shout on the voice notes
LMAO I just watched your 6 months video and I was like "Oh this seems like a nice channel, gonna look what else he have". And then, this video posted today! Aha
Thank you for the great video! The R6 is a camera I always recommend! A lot of camera for the money. In terms of personal preference, I do not like a flip out screen for a camera I use for sports. I much rather see a multidirectional tilt screen.
I, initially, was in the same boat with regards to the grip, but the fact that they standardized it so I can use it both my R6 and R5 made it a little easier to accept.
Yeah thats a good shout
Nice one Rob.
Absolutely brilliant real world review Rob, and very useful to me. One question i have, as you may experience this, do you find any issues with flickering, banding when using electronic shutter under artificial lights.?
Thanks Paul. I can't say I do really no. On the odd occasion when you do get it slightly I find a slight tweek in shutter speed does the job
I use the r6 for theatre. Under certain conditions often with the electronic shutter I have had banding. It’s very difficult to deal with if you need a fast shutter speed. There appears to be no obvious solution other than to wait for a ‘global’ shutter
Great stuff very interesting ! One question which video editing program do you use ? The colors are so flat out of the camera !
Greetings Ronnie
Very helpful information. I am completely new to the entire mirrorless system concept and which one to go with. Is it going to be Canon, Sony, Nikon or something different? The budget is frugal to mid-range however, no need for the latest bells and whistle’s. Which system to buy into? Canon, Nikon or Sony. Thanks.
What settings do you use for sport please, thank you. I love your videos, your the reason I got the R6
The problem of the slow times waking up is something i've experienced on the 80d and 1dx as well, sometimes need to press the buttons 2 or 3 times. But can't wait to sell my cameras to buy a r6
Another helpful video Rob! I just traded my 5D4 in for an R6 and I'm super excited! Also love to have the articulating screen back again (loved it on my 80D). Cheers!
how has it been ur experience with the R6. Im about to upgrade my 5DM4
@@h3nriqu33Did you ended up upgrading to the R6?
@@rachelilunga3625 yeap. And i love it.
@@h3nriqu33 What do you usually shoot, if you don't mind? I am considering buying either a 5D mark IV or a R6 because the R5 is sadly out of price for me. I usually shoot basketball and I'd like to start shooting portraits. I have been able to try out the amazing R5 and also the 5Dm4 tho. I preferred the R5, so I thought maybe I should "downgrade" to a R6 because of the price but I am not sure which one will be better 5Dm4 or R6 in terms of pictures quality, battery life, bugs, etc.
@@rachelilunga3625 i shoot basketball and indoor soccer, so my minimum ISO is 4000. So in terms of quality on high ISO, i cant complain. I just shoot a basketball game on ISO 8000, which i wouldnt if i was using the 5d m4. In terms of battery life, i have the latest one (LPE6NH) and im able to use one battery life through the entire game but there was only one bar left. I also have 2 batteries of the 5d (LPE6N) that i use as backup. In terms of quality images on ISO 100, im pretty sure mostly of the cameras do well, i bought the R6 especifically to get pictures with high ISO and get the EYE AF, which is amazing, i cant see myself without it from now on. Although im not a filmmaker, im trying to shoot some 4k videos and the quality is amazing as well.
Great vid, man. Bee Tee Dubbs I just subbed.
Nice video.
Why mot using the eye focus for sport & moving objects?
I love the fact that they've started producing the affordable f1.8 lenses. I just need them to produce a 20mm and I'll be fine.
Great video mate. Interesting in your views as I recently went from a 80d to R5. Having that ability to crop on the r5 is great but other then that feel just the same as you about it.
The larger real estate of the sensor is the ONLY reason I bought an R5, just in case I want to crop in on an image. At least I know the resolution won't be too compromised.
Stuart, I’ve also have the 80D and been looking at the 5R or maybe the 5RC which is about two weeks from release. Is the price and the unit difficult to transition to?
@@erikgarcia3152 price is always the toughest thing. But that AF in the R5 is a dream. The biggest difference for me was the transition to full frame and getting use to the focal length when I had got comfortable with a crop sensor. But you will never look back. (I don’t use it for video)
@stuart lark That’s quite the jump! I went from an 80D to an R6. The R5 was about double the price of the R6 in Denmark at the time of my purchase.
@@cjm8160 I wanted the R3 and it was a bit out my budget so I got the R5 with RF70-200 2.8 . What I learnt from owning an 80d and the cheaper l glass was I wasn’t going to cut corners with gear. Just invest in the best so don’t end up wasting money
Just one point Rob that the MKI's lenses like 400mm/70-200mm you don't get the full 12fps on the R6. One of the problems with the R6 and older Canon EF lenses. The grip with the LAN port works only on the R5 and it's £1000! I find the ftp function on the R6 excellent and more stable than the wireless transmitter on the 1Dx MKII.
Great info
There’s FTP?!
Pics look great but knowing what lens you used would be of help, as how much is down to L series glass?
I've said this before, Rob-I wish you mentioned what sports you shoot. The sports you do primarily, and the ones I do (girls volleyball and dance competitions) are COMPLETELY different. You mention how the camera works in "sports" and assume everyone shoots what you do (My statement's not meant to be insulting-I am just saying that this clarification will probably help your viewers)
My R6 is great, when it works. I've had it since Nov 2021 and up until a couple of months ago, it was great, then I started having issues with it. In 2 previous occasions, it failed to power up all of a sudden. Trouble shot it with Canon on the phone and had to send it in twice. Canon repaired it under warranty, but just last weekend I had a power issue again. Waiting on the shipping label from Canon to send it in again. I guess I got a lemon, frustrating because I had to cancel or reschedule photo shoots, costing me money. I'm almost tempted to go back to my 1DX and forget about the mirrorless. I'm shooting MotoGP April 9-10, so hopefully I can get it back by then. I'll cross my fingers that I don't have any issues during the event.
do u have any update ? does it work still ?
@@h3nriqu33 Canon replaced the camera, although with refurbished one. Haven't had any issues since.
ok...I just picked one of these R6 cams and was afraid to use the Electronic Shutter, you have eased my mind lol
Hey Rob like your thoughts recommendations for using an R6 indoors (basketball, volleyball, pickle ball) I have been getting a lot of flickering and banding, tried the usual strategies like mechanical shutter, anti flicker mode (which really slows FPS) etc usually try to keep shutter speed above 1/1000. What is your experience? What strategies do you use indoors under led or fluorescent lights? Thanks
I can't say I've experienced this too much. I normally find increasing the shutter speed a bit stops any flickering issues
I have discovered that 1/8000 with mechanical shutter mode does not give the same result as 1/8000 with 1st Curtain mode. A big disappointment that the uniformity at 1/8000 is not ideal
Have you had any crashing issues? I may just need to check the firmware but I've had a couple occasions where mine has crashed and won't take any shots. Resolved by removing the battery but I've missed some crucial shots due to it!
Thanks for doing this. I am relieved that I left Canon and move to Lumix MFT,
well very best wild videography mirrorless camera....? canon r6 or Sony a74
Hi Rob, great video. Just a query, what card are you using for the R6? Are you by any chance using a Lexar 1667x card? I have the same startup issue with no information being displayed on screen, meanwhile the live video feed and autofocus works, i tried using a SanDisk Extreme Pro card and the problem disappeared.
two things... turn off the shutter closing after you turn off the camera... and also take it off eco mode... plus like you mentioned, use good quality and fast cards. :)
20MP really starts to fall short once you get into the kind of photography where cropping is the standard. I used to do bird photography with a 26mp RP and I would find it lacking at times. I'd say the R5 has found the sweet spot megapixel-wise, but unfortunately that one is a bit too steeply priced for me.
Consider the Topaz Gigapixel A1 software if you need to increase the size of an image :-)
I am considering APS-C for just this reason. A good idea for field sports where I need to crop?
after vacillating a little bit, i'm about to upgrade my 80D and EF-S lens collection to R6+Battery Grip. Almost bought an 1DX second hand, but tthe R6 is a 1DX but mirrorless future. sold me. R5 almost worth bending the plastic but not sure. and then maybe the coming soon 'R5S'/R7/R? might shuffle prices a little so just waiting to see what the market settles down to post announcement. ( even if announcement precedes actual availability by 9+ months )
EF-S lenses will vignette on the R6 unless you put it in APS-C mode (actually I think it does that automatically), which means you’re down to 8MP image size, and not getting the benefit of full frame. If you go for an R6 you really need to upgrade to full-frame lenses.
will see what RP2 is like before deciding on whether to get R6.
I’ve just come from the Sony A7iii to the Cannon Rii starting to like the camera however do you have a suggestion as I’m starting to shoot professional Rugby league I’m looking for a lens with good reach without the weight of 2.8 anything you may suggest would be much appreciated
After 10 years with DSLRs, I finally bought R6. I think, I have a problem with adapted EF-glass with IS. All my lenses have IS permanently on. I'd like to have it operational only then when I'm using back button focus. Now with the new R6, IS is only stopped when entering menus or shutting the back screen manually off. Is this normal? This will drain batteries very quickly.
Is the micro HDMI an issue while livestreaming ??
Have you used the 2x with the 400 and the adapter? How did that turn out?
The way things are today, the battery grip price won't be going lower any time soon. You may just have to bite the bullet. I know it's overpriced, but so are the cameras and lenses. I have to have the grips for the reason you stated, placement of my lower fingers and because I am so used to the grip coming from the 1Ds. What I won't do is spend $6-8k for a camera body. That ain't happening. To get around the slight delay on wakeup (@14:00) you can just tap any button on the camera, even the AF button as long as you don't hold on to it cause the AF to move, and it will be ready by the time you bring your eye up the camera. The motion becomes an unconscious movement after awhile.
Hi Rob, I have an R6 and an EF 400 2.8 I and I have been having connection issues. If I shoot a burst, the connection drops. I’ve even tried a different R6 and 400mm and the same. Have you had this issue? My last solution is a new adapter
I got the R6 for birding mostly, combined it with the RF600 f11. I had previously been using a 5Dsr with EF and Tamron lenses. The image quality I'm getting is very much poorer from the R6 than from the Dsr and I wondering if that's due to the lower resolution or to my technique.
You are using a lower resolution body ( 20.1 MP vs 50.6 MP on the 5Dsr) with a very slow lens (most DSLRs wouldn’t even be able to autofocus at f11. If you used the R6 with the RF100-500mm f4.5-7.1 I doubt you would see such reduction in image quality. The affordable RF 600 f11 comes with a trade off: You can only get usable images in optimal lighting conditions.
The FREEZE problem still has been fixed on R5 even with the latest firmware update.
Fun fact: RAW (CR3) files do not import correctly into Lightroom. Lightroom will always degrade the color. Same photo edited by Capture One and Light room will have more color detail in the Capture One export.
Just something to keep in mind.
Oh wow this could be a hang up for me. Do you know of any software or other workaround/fixes for this?
Hey Rob, i'm thinking about going the exact same body setup , of an R6 with a 1dx as second body. Question...is using the 1dx just kind of ruined now because of how good the R6's autofocus is? Like, is using it kind of a burden in that respect? Thanks!
Nah the 1dx is still great AF Mitchell
I got my new R6 a few weeks ago (black friday and the release or the R6 mark II), bought it for 1999 € and got a battery grip for free !
Free battery grip is a decent addition!
Agree with weathersealing l am that little bit wary but in reality the non L series lenses have no weathersealing so a lot of the time the body is not the concern anyway.
I need your help Rob. I assume you have experience with shooting events with a speedlite on your 1dx in which the infrared focus beam works so well and instantaneous in locking focus. I have the regular R and find this a huge issue where it just hesitates so much focusing in comparison to my 5d3 when shooting in a dim reception especially with party lights. Have they fixed this issue on the R6 or do you not find yourself shooting events much with speedlites? Any input would be highly appreciated.
Hi Myron. I actually shot a function last week using a speedlite on the R6. Worked fine for me
@@RobSambles thanks Rob, have you shot events with dslrs with a speedlite to compare it to?
Would love to hear more on this as well
Love the R6
Wondering hard about the 300mm 2.8 IS Mark 1. - heavy, old (not servicable?) brilliance at 1.2k second hand vs the mark 2 at £3k. Would the former cope with the AF demands of high speed well enough to start with ?
Neither 300 or 400 2.8 mark 1 are listed as compatible for high speed by canon - but you had no issues?
The AF is still great on that lens. You're right that it would be hard to service it though
Many problems can be solved by reading the instruction manual. By reading the comments alone i can tell that many complaints could have been avoided by just taking a seconf look. The R6 has so many hidden features, it´s mad.
Awesome video as always.ove this camera except I keep having failed cards when recording 4k 50fps. Can anyone suggest the best card?
I use Lexar Professional ones myself
I am also an R6 sports shooter mostly basketball and some outdoor track and field. Love the camera but have been seeing an issue with the last 3 firmware updates as I typically install the latest firmware within a couple weeks of it coming out. That issue is it just locks up at times and I have to turn it off and back on to get it back. Sometimes it takes me turning it off and on a couple times. Does anyone else have this problem?
Hi Michael
I just bought R6 last week, had one software update, now I have 1.5.2, been few days ago outside, doing some sport photos - over 3h over 1,7k pics - few times went to sleep mode but get never your error. Possible issue with memory card - had similar Locks before with EOS D5, changed card for faster - stopped happening. I have now two of SANDISK EXTREME Pro SDXC U3
Thanks for the detailed, experienced based info on this camera, which I am thinking seriously of getting. One question: how do you find the R6 video files for editing? I have heard that the IPB files from it are very tough to work with on the computer. I've heard that these files can be hard to deal with even with a high end computer. (altho I have a fast CPU, my GPU is mid-range). But you don't mention any concern. Not an issue for you then? Perhaps this is because you shoot mainly at 1080p? Thanks for any comment you may have.
I’ve had mine for a similar length of time and my experience matches yours. My issues have been a) every so often, it will lock up completely, and the only way to re-activate it is to take the battery out and “re-boot” the camera. It’s happened maybe 10 times; very irritating when it does b) there seems to be an issue with the focussing on 3rd party lenses, specifically my Sigma 150-600C, where it will flutter/ bounce in and out of focus, so rather than a 90%+ hit rate with a Canon lens, you’re down at 50-60% hit rate. It’s mainly when the subject is small in the frame, and doesn’t happen if you’re close/ filling the frame with the subject. Overall I’m pleased with it, and I think for me the extra expense of the R5 wasn’t justified.
got similiar problems with my R6. Some lock up/ freezing with my godox v1.
@@AlSo-Fotografie I just posted with the same comment. Yes mine also locks up on me. I never had the problem with the first couple versions of the firmware. I am on 1.5.1 and this has happen a couple times with the worst timing.
My main lens when shooting basketball is a canon EF 70-200 Mark II and it has locked up at least 7 or 8 times on me so I don't think it is your 3rd party lens. I was thinking it might be the latest firmware but now I am think it might be the vertical grip. I don't think I have ever had it lock up on me without the vertical grip. Curious if your using the vertical grip when it is locking up.
@@michaelkokot6349 no, don’t have one. It locks up with Canon lenses too.
Having the same issue. Locking up - 1.5.2 w/ Canon 70-200ef 2.8
New viewer here and have now subscribed. Great content. The R6 full frame vs the Dx crop - does the crop sensor help you get better quality results, once you consider how much you might crop in post on the full frame ?
Possibly, if you are constantly cropping. Pixel for pixel the full frame will give you a cleaner image. If you only crop occasionally you can get excellent results with Gigapixel AI.
@@alansach8437 Thanks Alan for your thoughts. I love the Gigapixel for large prints. When I'm running large batches of sports photos, however, it takes a bit too long to apply that program to all of them. Field sports I just cant get close enough with a 400mm all the time so crop constantly
I love my R6, I use it for sports shoots and music video shoots. I just really hate 2 things, first one is, when Im in manual mode and want to take videos, I have to switch all the way to video mode which is like 6 turns with the dial, I can record video in manual mode but then video is in auto exposure mode, and I don’t have access to my video settings like being able to switch to clog or turn in slow motion, but I can change video resolution in tab 9, and the second one is anti flicker, main video mode does not have anti flicker, manual mode does and I can shoot video in manual but like I said, controls for video in manual mode are nonexistent pretty much
Yeah this is a great point actually
Sounds like you’d like a Fuji x-t4 if you’re shooting manual video
I’ve been tossing up between the R6 and R7 as a second body to my R5. On the up side the R6 has very similar controls to the R5, its full frame hence no issue with wide angle (I’m mainly a landscaper) but is is about 700 pounds more expensive than the R7 , on the other hand the R7 has that new position for the dial and the issues with wide angle. Would be really interested in your views on the R7 now its out and about.
Mainly landscape? The R5 that you have is the perfect camera of course, but I would think you would definitely want the full frame of the R6 for a backup. You can always up res with Gigapixel AI if need be.
A crop is not a good backup for a full frame (IMHO). Lenses work really different.
@@RamonDeKlein Hi Ramon, yes a second R5 or R6 would definitely be the obvious choice in terms of lens behaviour.
I’ve had my R6 and if I’m honest I’ve found it alright. Just. Missed focus? Yep, plenty of that. The EVF I find really awful. Autofocus no better than 5D3.
Flip out screen I like - great. Using vintage lenses with adapter- brilliant.
But the basic function? Just okay.
Hello 🙂 Just came across this whilst scrolling.. I have an r6, just got it about a month ago. 1st pics I took turned out good, gotta lot of detail back in Lr, however, since those, I've noticed a lot of chromatic aberration-like coloring/noise in the fur of wildlife, when shooting through a window in the house (using ef lenses with adapter) & thought that was the problem.. The other day I was working ona video, took some random shots of my dogs for it; the pics were horribly noisy & chromatic when I viewed them on the computer. Iso was at 12800 (automatic) and that was using the kit 24-105 lens
Can you tell me what could've happened since those 1st shots? Can't fathom what I did wrong..
Ps: the 1st shots were also with the same lens in low light
Thanks in advance ☺
It's probably moire? I've heard moire being an issue in the r6. It happens with lower megapixels.
I use electronic shutter a lot and I wish the R6 made some noise like the R3 for shutter feedback.
That's one reason why I don't use the electronic shutter-I can't tell if the camera is working, and I worry about that instead of concentrating on my job
Do you find you have too many images using the electronic
Shutter?
@@simonvail458 I do have more but I have learned how to limit my bursts. I've always wished there was a way to slow the electronic shutter down. None of my EF lenses support H+ with the mechanical shutter which is one reason I shoot electronic when necessary. The other reason is that electronic shutter saves wear and tear on the mechanical shutter.
I have had the same issue with the long wakeup time! Super annoying when I miss a shot because of it. Doesn't happen often, but still. I shoot equestrian sports and if I miss the moment, it's gone. Loving my R6 otherwise, though. Definitely a great value for the price.
I had the same issue, it was a memory card issue. I low level formatted the card and it stop doing that delay. Also updated the firmware thinking that was the issue. The memory card format resolved it and no longer delays the start up. It was exactly how you described it.
@@dahuibra Interesting, I will have to try that. Thanks! I have dual 256gb SD cards, so I have not formatted them in ages.
@@dahuibra i have the same issue with my Lexar 1667x cards but the issue still remains for me even after doing a low level format for both the cards.
@@stevemt2013 ah man, gotta reformat on the regular! They’ll work so much better once you do (idk if it’ll fix the freeze on the R6 though).
So Rob, I have a 1Dx mark II, and just sold my 1Dx to fund a second mark II. Sadly, the one I bought needs to be returned because it's actually broken. So, based on your experience, would you recommend I get another mark II or a used R6? It would be 95% sports, and 5% random stuff. I would get the adapter and use my ef glass.
Both great sports cameras. All down tonyour preference really
@@RobSambles Dang it Rob....that's my quandry. They have a lot of similarities, but does the AF improvements and marginal increase in clarity/sharpness (based on what I've seen firsthand) warrant the extra $1200ish for me over the price of a very good condition 1Dx-II? I'm actually seeing what kind of cash I can get for my ef 300 2.8, and considering selling some other stuff to get me in a position to get the R3. I don't think it's likely, but I'm still stuck on the R6 being 20MP, using different cards than I have now, and a little frustration with the shutter performance (compared to my 1Dx-II). A good friend is letting me borrow his R6 with battery grip and adapter so I can shoot a football game tomorrow (American football, high school game) to see how it does. Fingers crossed....
@@erik5024 Sounds to me like the 1dx ii might be the better option for you right now. The R3 is fantastic of your budget allows, but don't stretch for it unnecessarily
@@RobSambles I borrowed a friend's R6 with battery grip to shoot a game......oh my. Autofocus is amazing, seeing the actual exposure in the viewfinder, light weight......I must go mirrorless now 😂🤦.
I'll be shooting a cross country meet on Wednesday and will try out the face/eye detect AF and electronic shutter.
The pictures are sharper than my 1Dx-II, even at the same megapixel. But.....I won't get the R6. If I'm going to spend that much on a camera, I might as well go all the way. I'll make do with one camera body until I can save enough for an R3.
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I have had my R6 about a year. I am an amateur who mostly shoots photos of birds. I have no complaints about the R6. The AF for birds is really good. I manage to get great results even with significant crops. Would the R5 do better? I imagine so but probably no one would notice other than myself.
R5, well, it would be better depending on your idea of what a significant crop is, and what size do you print/publish your photos. Even then, the difference would be felt probably on a handful of shots while for the most part it wouldn't matter at all.
With that said, I'd say there's a slight advantage to R6 in reduced storage you need for the files. :)
And probably get more out of your battery as well.
Agreed. Birds, even birds in flight, is where the AF of the R6 (and R5) really shines.
I don't know if I am alone in this since no one mentions it, but one thing I noticed about my R6 compared to my 5Dmkiv and 7Dmkii is that the battery life is EXTREMELY poor. I only get about 300 shots out of it (fortunately I have 12 batteries, so I never found myself unable to shoot until a battery charged, but it is still annoying)
Are you using the lcd? I take 300 shots and only use 1 bar. I don't use continuous focus or lcd.
@@candacca I don't use either. Maybe my camera has a defect?
@@SJHFoto are you using the new canon batteries
@@candacca Yes
Have you tried R7??
Great video. I struggle with the focus of my R6 at times and not sure why it fails me? Usually it is spot on, but a couple times now, I had a hummingbird in the middle of my lemon tree and I tried both single point and bird eye focus and could not get focus. It just kept going in and out never focusing? I cant figure out why it does this? I missed some amazing photos because of this.
Same here, haven’t found a solution yet
Try shooting on servo and continuous focus.....
I really wish they made the pixels a little larger
The 20.1 MP is fine…. But I would have been happier with 24 - 26MP.
@@cjm8160 I agree on this.
The battery grip is only 280 pounds. The rest is VAT
How many times has your camera fall off ? Hate the flip screen weak point !
My Sony A7iii, at my last Hawaii trip, slipped out of the hand while climbing to get photos of the waterfalls on the road to Hana.. about 20inches off the ground, it landed on the rear right left corner and shattered my lcd screen. My brother has a Sony body with a cracked lcd screen as well. I replaced it with the R6. Last weekend I went out to a Cove near my house to take photos of some pelicans; the R6 slipped out of the camera bag and landed on a boulder from waist high; not even a scratch. So through my clumsiness the answer is there from my personal outcome. Others may have different experiences. [ as of today my camera bodies are, R6, R5, R3, 80D, 1Diii, A7iv, A6300, Z6ii and still working 20D my first digital camera.] People don't realize that the flippy screen can be turned inwards to protect the very fragile glass panel of the lcd screen. I have seen "Zero" videos of people having the Canon flip screen ripped off or twisted off to date; that would be an interesting video and i would suspect it would be all over y ou t ube..... for me the real weak point is the exposed lcd screen during use or transit on any camera body.
@@chosenbydesign9007 you should never hold A camera or a baby !!!!
@@41stclair i am clumsy, God help me. As such to the point of concern, no one should drop a camera whether in hand or from a bag, but when it consequently is dropped the heavier concern is that even a non hinged lcd screen will take damage as much as a hinged protruded lcd screen. Therefore an exposed lcd is no less a concern as you have questioned the "fall off" and as you may be more reliable to hold a camera body and/or a baby than me, gravity still is at work and my response was a true to life outcome of your initial question. Thank you for your advice and concern to remind me i should "never" hold a camera or a baby but with that statement of concern, i will be more mindful when i do hold anything. Thank you for your kind words that reflect your inner spirit.
Hi there, as an r5 user coming from the old 5D4 I can say in regard to the flip out screen that its a god send for anyone with bad knees and the EVF on the R5 is so good I find myself mostly with the screen folded in with the LCD facing the camera so if you are a little fumble fingered you might find that alone saves the screen in a fall, also it means my face /nose doesn’t leave smudges on the LCD. Sure, I agree you need to be careful when you have the screen folded out but on balance I find it heck of a useful, of course I’ve owned point and shoots with fold out screens at least a decade ago and I don’t know why full frames have been so late to the party . Cheers from NZ
@@Chris-NZ I own 10 cameras not everyone needs one !!!!
Using 17-40mm with it ?
I have done yeah
That battery grip price makes me hate Canon. Utterly ridiculous.
Hi
MY EM1 MKIII M43 HAS 20MP, SO I WASN'T IMPRESSED BY A FF WITH SUCH LOW RESOLUTION. MY 4 YEAR OLD A9 HAS
A STACKED SENSOR AND CAN DO 30FPS WITH ELECTRONIC SHUTTER . I BOUGT THAT FOR 24OO DOLLARS WHAT THE
R6 COSTS.
I LIKE WHAT THEY SAY THE R6 MK2 WILL HAVE AND I WOULD PAY 3000 FOR IT
I HAVE A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH MY R 5
As an amateur mostly still photographer, I'm still trying to decide if I want to trade in my EOS R for an R6. Definitely maybe. This was helpful.
you prefer R6? or R?
Got an R6 about a month ago. 💥Worth. 💥Every. 💥Penny. 🙌🏾
Autofocus on the R6 is from another planet.
It has caused many of the ignorant minions who made the move to Sony to move back to canon.
why would we hit like and sub before even watching the videos anyone that asks this get a dislike off the bat
That's the spirit
Real photographers don’t use flip out screens
Phat ur kinda annoying PONG ET ?
Real photographers don’t need electron9c shutters
BORRRING
I finally rented an R6 after my 1 DX "died" to give it a test. My impression was quite simply.....this is one overrated camera when you compare it against a 1DX. The "facial focus" or whatever its called is a gimic in my opinion and if anything it caused more problems than not. I personally don't focus on faces I prefer to focus on the centre of the chest for sports photography. Here's why I will not buy an r6....cost is $3500 in Canada vs $1500 for a used 1DX with 100,000 shutter clicks. r6 shutter is good for 200,000 clicks 1 DX is 400,000 (my last one died at just over 1,000,000 shutter clicks!!). R6 battery life is 50% of the 1 DX. I'm in this business to make money and spending more than double for a camera that will last 50% as long makes no sense. The quality is at par with the 1 DX. If you feel you need the latest and greatest bodies then get the new Canon cameras but in my opinion why spend money needlessly and cut into your profit margin?
The 1DX batteries hold 3150 mAh, the ones for the R6 2150. That’s not 50%, but may depend on your usage. The shutter of the R6 has a life expectancy of 300k, not 200. And the sensor of the R6 is one from a 1DX. Maybe you will reconsider, maybe not. Just wanted you to know.