Canon R6 Mark II: Fantastic But Disappointing
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- The Canon R6 Mark II is an absolutely fantastic camera. However it has one major flaw for filmmaking and video work. That is the topic of this video review that I dive into to explain my own experiences, how I've used the camera, and sharing the results that I've created with it.
Everything in this camera review has been shot with the #canonr6markii with exception of the b cam angle which is the Sony A7sIII.
Hopefully this video review will inform your decision to either buy this camera or move onto another option.
#filmmaking #camerareview
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That was one hell of a review sir. The story, sound design, the message. Everything was on point 👏👏👏.
Thank you for that my friend 🙏
Nice review, David! Really helpful info! 🙌
Glad it helped!
Great video! I hope that's something canon addresses is in the future with their Hybrid mirrorless cameras.
I originally was going to go for a R5C for it's video capabilities as I'm a hybrid shooter myself, but I think I'll be able to get a LOT more accessories with the money left over if I go with the R6mII.
The quality in your videos is that of a channel with millions of subscribers.
I wish you an amazing journey going forward, David!
Wow those are incredibly kind words, thank you. 🙏
I’m hopeful that the R5 II will solve this “wobble” issue. I’ve yet to try the R5C but really do love the still & video quality that comes out of the R6 II. Appreciate the kindness & happy creating!
Great video ! Were you shooting in rec.709 or in CinemaGamut?
Thank you and great question: I was using canon cinema gamut as the color space in camera!
Thank you for making this review! In the part of the video where you were shooting in Yosemite, you mentioned that R6II dynamic range was not as good as Sony's (A7IV). Were you referring to photo or video? I'm choosing between these two cameras and I mainly do photo. From your experience, how far apart are they in terms of photo dynamic range? Do you enjoy editing photos from either camera more than the other? Thanks!
This is a great question. As far as whether I was referring to photo or video, I was referring to both.
For video it’s no surprise that Slog3 has more DR than Clog3. You see it mostly in the blacks and highlights and for me more significantly in heavy grading.
For photo it’s more significant, to the point where it was the first thing I noticed. Highlights tend to blowout much more quickly.
Surprisingly, or maybe not, I actually like the end result from Canon much quicker when the same grades/edits are applied mainly in skin tones.
Sony can get there but it gets very tedious whereas Canon’s is still better.
For perspective this is at a minute level, I’ve delivered both cameras to paying clients both photo and video and think for CZcams, photo work, and portraits/weddings they are more than good enough.
For photo I prefer the R6 II.
For higher level video production I lean towards the Sony and feel more comfortable with the Sony.
Hope this helps!
David, this is so thoughtful and well said. I feel like you're in my head hahaha I've been in this exact same place for the past year or so. I have the Sony A7IV I've made some of the best video I've ever shot, butttt I don't feel inspired when I pick up the camera. Whereas with Canon's, something about them, just makes me excited to use. Again, so well said - subscribed!
It’s such an interesting place to be, logic conflicts with feel. It’s tough man, glad it resonated with you!
The pups and the hummingbirds!! 🥹♥️♥️♥️ great video!
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I use the R5 for work and my personal camera is the R6 Mark II which I use a lot as well. I seem to get better photos from my 6, but it could be operator error. I haven't noticed the wobble you are talking about for video, but I'll be on the lookout.
The photos it produces are beautiful and the AF system should be better than the R5 since it’s inherited from the R3 (R5 is still pretty good).
The wobble really shows up in any tracking shots with just the mechanical IBIS on for me at 24mm or wider.
Appreciate you sharing!
@@davidjorozcowould you say that any lens such as 35mm and above doesn't suffer from this issue? I am planning to shift to the r6ii. And this is the only issue that seems like a deal breaker
Thanks for a good, honest review. I don’t have the R6m2 yet. I have a R7 and my glasses are all RF. I really experience very good video stabilization with R7 and one of my RF lenses. I’m just standing by to see what the coming Canon cameras has to offer before I choose my next full frame camera. Thanks for sharing your video.
I just tried the bmcc 6k full frame after using r8 (same sensor as r6ii without ibis), and r7 with ibis. It wasn't super hard to match them and clog has tons of exposure flexibility, but the braw image definitely looks better under almost all circumstances when propely exposed, and it is really really fun to use, let alone being easier to grade in any direction. Also, it's really easy to focus with the assist tools. Your footage looks wonderful here, no question!
BRAW is one of those that has that “magic” in it without a doubt. I’ve always loved BRAW footage and the look it gives. Appreciate the comment!
Great review. Love My R6ii and this is an accurate review.
Appreciate that, it def is still a great camera
Great video my solution has been to use my homemade isteady MT2gimbal it is so small and power and with the tracking it’s a perfect combination
I never considered the r6Mii a good upgrade to the r6. But yeah the Dynamic range is my only gripe, the r7 is better in DR. The a7IV is the best solution for hybrid for incredible video and photo specs. But that being said, the canon video in good light is phenomenal. In a controlled environment it is beautiful. The R6 and R6ii are state of the art photography camera, no doubt.
Totally agree, well said friend.
The RF lenses communicate faster and better with the RF bodies especially for stabilization.
Od suggest trying out the rf zooms like the 24-105mm f4, 24-70mm 2.8. Canon should put more IS options to phase out wobbles situations.
You should definitely check out S5ii that was designed primarily for video and has great IBIS.
This and the S5iix are definitely on my radar, feels like these don’t get as much love on social as the FX3/A7iv does.
I guess I have been shooting both video and stills long enough that I remember when you had no choice but to have a separate camera for each purpose. I get the fact that there are limitations with the R6 and video. Heck, it is a 2000-2500 dollar camera. If I wanted to shoot really good video with better image stabilization and image quality, I would consider using a Sony FX6 at a minimum for robust video capability. Even if I was using the Sony ecosystem, I would still use a camera for stills, and a dedicated video camera for video.
One thing you may want to look at regarding the wobbling in the corners, I seem to recall something about shooting wide with a zoom lens. Try a different focal length. That may help.
Completely agree with you and this is typically what I do for paid work. There’s a good chunk of people though when they first get started want to do everything with one camera and/or create content for themselves in a run & gun style and maybe can only afford one camera to start. Plus the A7iv can do exactly this.
The using different focal lengths is a great point I didn’t mention. If you go to 35mm it almost all but goes away and by 50mm I think it’s likely gone in my experience.
Vlogging with RF24mm F1.8 is good with Canon r6 mark 2. 16mm is not doable in any br __ and full-frame camera only Action cameras are good for 17mm focal length. Even pocket 3 can go a maximum of 20mm after that it does not feel good. With wide angle kit pocket 3 looks very bad. So every camera has it's own limitations. With full-frame, you can go 20mm highest. Yes, canon does not have any 20mm prime. Take a 15-35mm F.28 and shoot at 20mm and then check wabbles.
Every reviewer must be honest with it.
Clog 3 is the main problem (along with the wobble). The dynamic range is so so and it's quite noisy. Canon needs to give us Clog 2 in all of its cameras like Sony gives their consumers Slog 3. Other than that, great camera. RF lenses are noisy af though, if you're trying to film in a quiet environment with any type of on-board mic.
Agreed on all accounts, especially CLog2. My hope is that when the R5 II comes out not only will it have Clog2 but may others will inherit that as well (doubtful since typical canon would want to push us towards buying the new version to get it)
@@davidjorozcothat’s my hope as well. I’d switch to Sony in a second but I can’t stomach the look and usability of their cameras.
If canon would only give c log 2 to all their cameras it would be a different story. Sucks that they’re only giving it to their cinema series. Most newer sony cameras have slog 3.
This exactly 🙏. One can hope they will but I have a feeling they will only include it on the upcoming R5 Mark II and not pass it down to the R6.
You would prob love the z8. The video is AMAZING
I’ve had my eye on it and VERY tempted. It seems like Nikon has come a ways in the video realm. Any lens recommendations?
@@davidjorozco Yessss, try it out for sure. And hmmm most of the primes are great for video. And the 1.2 while heavy have no breathing which sony lenses known to have. No jelly effect too! prob because there is no mechanical shutter
Yes its a photo camera LOL!
Dang man I had no idea, good looking out!
get a gimbal lol
or get the rf 28-70 that can really make it heavier