If the Canon EOS R6 Mark II were an animal, it would have incredible vision, with a compact and nimble build, plus the speed to chase down anything that catches its eye. Indeed, while the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is almost a top-to bottom specs improvement over the original Canon EOS R6, it also manages to outpace even the mighty flagship top-pro Canon EOS R3 with the R6 Mark II boasting an amazing 40fps continuous shooting speed.
Yet the EOS R6 Mark II is about more than just sheer speed. From its full-width, 6K-oversampled video to the brand-new 24.2MP sensor to the ability to pre-record both stills and video so you don't miss a microsecond of the action, this is the most fully loaded mid-range camera on the market.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II steps up in terms of resolution, with a brand-new image sensor boasting 24.2 megapixels, compared to the EOS R6's 20.1 megapixels.
The maximum continuous shooting speed has doubled, from 20fps to 40fps (when using the electronic shutter; mechanically it still sits at 12fps), which records both JPEG and Raw images.
The new sensor enables the camera to capture full-width 4K 60p 120p video (including 4K 60p HQ, downsampled from 6K), as well as 1080p footage at up to 180p - an increase from its predecessor's recording. If you want to use the R6 Mark II as a webcam, for live streaming and video conferencing, you can now simply plug and play via USB - no need for additional drivers or software.
Both stills and video possess a pre-recording Raw Burst mode, which enables the camera to start capturing photos or footage even before you depress the shutter (0.5 seconds for stills, 3 or 5 seconds for video), ensuring that you don't miss a moment even if you're slow with your trigger finger.
This story is from the February 2023 edition of PhotoPlus : The Canon Magazine.
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