Canon EOS R6 After 8 Months - I WAS RIGHT!

[@andrewdoeshair]

For what I do with a camera I couldn’t have dreamed up a better camera. When I only shot portraits I was happy with my 5Diii but then I started doing KZbin videos and went through the EOS RP and EOS R looking for a camera that could replace my 5D but also accommodate a quick easy video work flow. Both of those cameras lacked hard in ergonomics and flexibility when it came to stills- they were cumbersome and required way too many menu dives, they never reached that “part of my hand” connection that I had with my 5D because they required too many “stop and dig in this menu” moments. Then I borrowed an R5 knowing it would be overkill for my needs and after two days my wife says “hey you’re not cussing at your camera like you have been the last two years 😂” and five minutes later I ordered an R6. After setting it up I can use it blindfolded, it’s SO intuitively designed. Even though the DPAF is way better than on the RP/R it’s still not absolutely perfect but the R5/R6 can use dual back button focus so you can always have your single point ready in an instant. The “recall shooting function” button is also a game changer, if I’m shooting outside I’ll dial in that button to expose for the shade (exposure, white balance, all of it) and dial the main settings in for the sun, or if I’m shooting in my studio I’ll dial it in for the modeling lamps and dial the main settings for my strobes so I can instantly get crisp detailed shots or soft dreamy shots side by side of the same pose without touching a wheel. Actually setting that button to recall auto ISO (my “oh crap the scene is changing faster than I can change settings” button) has negated my need for aperture priority and aside from switching to video I never need to touch the mode dial. Sorry for the novel. Best camera ever. Literally can’t imagine why I’d ever need to upgrade again.

[@TheZachMendez]

Omg I loved reading this!! Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! I couldn’t agree more!

[@ricardophotofilms]

Also went from a mark 3 to a R6 … best choice I’ve done!

[@EstiloInAction]

I am about to make the jump from a 5dmiii as well. I doubt I'll ever get rid of the EF 85 1.2ii though

[@charlienelson2395]

I just got my R6 yesterday. I need to look up how to do what you are describing, it sounds great, but I have no idea how to do that 😁

[@andrewdoeshair]

@@charlienelson2395 I made a video about it a while ago that I ended up making unlisted, but maybe this will be if assistance kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqWapeaapuohtk

[@jhntk7918]

The R6 is the sleeper camera of 2020 and 2021. INCREDIBLE AF, RF lenses, colors, and image stabilization. The perfect all-rounder! Subbed-

[@TheZachMendez]

So true!! Thanks so much for watching & for the sub!

[@tomscott4438]

I love this camera but especially the OIS and IBIS. My Fuji's had neither and it's allowing me to shot at 1/15 handheld. How can you not love that/

[@ManuelGoicolea]

I have the R6 and love it. It is so intuitive, and the eye focus is a really upgrade for my 5d mark Iv and for what I shoot. Also the 10 bit 1080 and 4K is amazing. Thank you for the video!

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally agree! Thank you for watching! :)

[@birdrage7]

Is this camera good for both photography and videos? I am a beginner in this and I am looking to get a camera.

[@ManuelGoicolea]

@@birdrage7 It depends on what you want to record. For me it is an awesome camera, but I don't record long clips... let see what Zach tell you.

[@Nardvillain]

so glad you mentioned the RF 35 f1.8 lens. i love that lens and it's usually my go-to despite all the better RF options you could go with. :)

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah, it's really such a great little lens for both photo & video! Thanks for watching!

[@miraclewalkerproductions]

I enjoyed your video. Especially the enthusiasm you have for the R6 and the beautiful low-light shots you take. I am an emerging filmmaker and use stills a lot as montage in my films, low light is something I love to have in my work. My old Canon 5D classic recently died on me and I am looking forward to getting the R6. It won’t necessarily be my main camera for feature film work but it will definitely be my b camera. My 5D Classic was great but didn’t have video at all and had nowhere near the low light capability so can’t wait to see how this R6 can do.

[@TheZachMendez]

I think you will love the R6. It does everything I need it to do for photo + video. Thanks for watching :)

[@dusty_burkhalter]

Picked up the R6 this weekend after a full year of shooting on the a6400, A7iii and the A7c. Packed up all my Sony gear and sent it off after a couple of days use as I knew this was the camera for me. I love this camera as I have every other Canon camera that I have owned. The colors straight out of camera are awesome. After not shooting on Canon for a year I was shocked at how easy it was to pick up this camera and everything be second nature, even though my Canon's were DSLR. I have no regrets on my purchase. Right now I have the RF 24-105 f4 but I cannot wait to get my hands on the RF 70-200 2.8....if they come back in stock lol. For someone who spent the last year as a Sony fan boy and following every KZbin opinion on why I should shoot Sony, I am proud to be back on Canon where I plan to stay. Oh and don't look now but Canon is quietly taking the lead in the mirrorless world. That'll trigger some people.

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally agree! I’ve been super happy with my Canon gear. Thanks for watching!

[@MarlonKingShow]

I currently have the a6400, been waiting for the a7iv, looked at the a7c which is basically a ff a6400. Seems r6 has gone full round and beat option. Realky great to hear similar thoughts from yourself. Is the 24-105 massive? That's my only hold up, also lack of cheaper glass for video work like a 16-35 f4. Thanks

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@MarlonKingShow I had the A7c and R6 side by side for a few weeks. The RF 24-105 and Sony 24-105 G are basically identical in size. I find it to be the perfect size and weight for an all around lens. I’m also looking forward to picking up the RF 70-200 2.8 soon. That lens is going to be amazing at that size/weight.

[@MarlonKingShow]

@@dusty_burkhalter excellent, that is great to know. Many thanks and enjoy your new rig 😎

[@SJHFoto]

The VAST majority of my work is youth sports photography-mostly girls volleyball and dance competitions. I have used the R6 for about 6 months now. I really like it. I have a few things up on youtube, but not much (I only do still photography). A little background-I've been doing this for over 20 years, and went from film, to the 300D, to the 40D, to the 7D, to the 7Dmkii, to the 5Dmkiv, to the R6. The only camera that I liked as much as this would have to be either the 7Dmkii, or the 40D (what can I say, the 40D was a tremendous camera for the work I do)

[@77dris]

Don't underestimate the Adobe Camera Raw "Enhance" ability. I got my hands on raw files from the R5 and R6 taken in natural light, studio portraits and landscapes using the best RF glass. I used Enhance on the R6 files, then output the DNGs to 45 MP and overlayed the images with the R5 files. 9 times out of 10 the R6 image looked better/sharper/more detailed than the R5 file at it's native 45 MP. There is pretty much no situation where I wouldn't be able to print the same size with the R6 and R5. Same goes for cropping. And to add to that, I've had prints put on the side of buses that were taken with an 8 MP 1DMkII long ago and they were amazing.

[@rc-wingman5719]

I hate the R6 for photography! I have the r6 & 1Dx mark2. The R6 is good for video and vintage lenses. What i don’t like: - Evf needs one second to come on. - Battery is always empty because i always forget to power it off while i am on a shoot. When i power it off it needs 5 seconds until you can work with it. - why is liveview always on? I want to use the viewfinder to aim and the display like on dslrs. If you disable live view on the display, you can’t use it to review pictures like on any dslrs. - you need to push two buttons to change the focus points. - no lens tweaks for lens adjustments - too expensive if you can 1dx mark 3 for about 50% more. (R6, ef-adapter and battery grip) If you just make photos, I think a 1d, 5d or 6d dslr is much more effective and convenient.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Totally valid experience. But I honestly am not sure what you mean by some of these points, and I have not experienced the same issues. The camera has been stellar for me. I'm sorry you haven't had the same experience. Thanks for watching!

[@nogerboher5266]

Buy the battery grip. Instantly solves the front heavy issue with heavier lenses.

[@TheZachMendez]

I have it now & love it :)

[@superronjon]

Just have to say how awesome the example photos in here, the one at 2:53 really stands out to me, love your style in these.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thank you so much, Patrick! Much appreciated :)

[@permanentmarcus1343]

I bought my R6 back in December and haven’t looked back. Yes the R5 is a beast but the R6 is a monster.

[@TheZachMendez]

Love this! Yeah - so true! Thanks for watching :)

[@Seanonyoutube]

I can’t decide which one of the two to buy

[@permanentmarcus1343]

@@Seanonyoutube unless you’re shooting billboards or 8k movies you really don’t need the R5. The quality’s almost identical for a cheaper price

[@Seanonyoutube]

@@permanentmarcus1343 I tend to crop a lot and just love the idea of that extra detail. I shoot with a 20mp camera currently so I know what it’s like, and I do wish I had a few extra px sometimes. Also the r5 is built better, more weather proofed and has that top info screen which I like. But that price….😬

[@permanentmarcus1343]

@@Seanonyoutube I feel you. I just couldn’t go with that price because I was buying a lens and the ef adapter as well at the time lol

[@michaeledge580]

Zach, thank you for making these videos. I was on the fence about upgrading to the R6 but your videos convinced me to make the move! I’m also now a subscriber to your channel.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching & subscribing! Really means a lot! I hope you enjoy your new camera :)

[@hrnschrttmchr]

I sold my 5DIV and got the R6 as well, totally worth it. The lower resolution can a bit of a problem in rare occasions but overall performance and low light image quality alone justify the upgrade. I don't like the lack of GPS tho.

[@jeanpierrepinochet6035]

same here, but with adobe enhance the R6 is far superior if you need more resolution. even zooming at 300% I find the R6 has more image quality than the 5d mkiv file.

[@TheZachMendez]

Really good points- totally agree. Thank you for watching!

[@NickSAM]

how much did you pay to upgrade from 5D4 to R6?

[@NickSAM]

@@jeanpierrepinochet6035 how much did you pay to upgrade from 5D4 to R6

[@jeanpierrepinochet6035]

@@NickSAM Hi, I sold my 5D4 for $2300, so it was only $200 more to get the R6. I can be happier with the camera its just perfect. I cannot notice the difference in the files from 30mp to the R6 20mp, I even found R6 files to be a lot sharp and I really prefer 20mp knowing I got all in focus and tack sharp over and over again.

[@mirankim3686]

Hello from someone else in arts! I’m a musician at the Met Opera and love seeing your Opera SB work!

[@TheZachMendez]

That's awesome!! Hope all is well up there! Looking forward to hearing about the season :) Thanks for watching!

[@NeverTakeNoShortcuts]

Are you performing for Boris Godunov this fall? Hope to hear you...

[@trevor9934]

Great to see your video on this. Back in December last year I bought 2 x R6 bodies, along with the 24-105 f/4, 24-240 and 100-500 RF lenses. The kind of still photography I do (I don't do video) is fairly wide, but given the chance, I do wildlife and scenic images. Still, if Canon were to release a 10-24 f/4, it would give me, in three lenses, a range from 10mm - 500mm and that's impressive! One big factor to which I often refer people looking for gear, is to ask what they are going to produce - to me the end product is the most important focus. There is a big difference between producing images for social media, electronic display and large, but not hi-resolution posters, as opposed to making large prints for Art (with that capital A). I agree about the R6 having an edge over the R5 in DR, and having the cheaper body allowed me to afford dual bodies along with battery grips (very handy for those heavier lenses) - as I have an aversion to changing lenses in the field, especially with MILCs to avoid getting dust in the body. As to the R5 - I see it as more of a hybrid unit: for those who want to do mostly photography with some video. In that respect, I think Canon's marketing department over-emphasized the video aspects of the unit. I think if people want high-resolution video for long periods of time it makes little sense to ask that of a compact body that has deliberately avoided venting to make it environmentally sealed! That is why there are true video cameras out there, although I understand a larger bodied R5C may be in the works for that constituency. For myself, I didn't see the point in investing in a camera with hi-end video and resultant use of the Express CF cards - still photographers just need decent SD cards and all the DR they can get. What I AM hoping for is a replacement for my venerable EOS 7DII, now about 7 years old, so perhaps an EOS R7. For me, the availability of a pro-level crop sensor body would enhance my ability to reach at the long telephoto end at which I operate quite a bit, and should have greater pixel density at a lower price than something like the R5 upscaled. For example, a R7 with a 40MP APS-C sensor would have the equivalent pixel density of a FF 104MP sensor cropped in post to the same FoV as the APS-C equivalent. The other unit I would like to see is a new version of the EOS 5DsR - BIG MP capacity FF sensor for landscape and large, detailed prints. No matter what, I hope they keep the same form factor as for the R6, especially the fully-articulated screen.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for sharing - I really enjoyed reading all of this. Lots of great info here. Thank you for watching :)

[@DG-rm2fn]

I also own R6 with RF 100-500 lens.

[@DG-rm2fn]

I also own R6 with RF 100-500 lens for wildlife. What is your opinion about RF 24-240 lens?

[@trevor9934]

@@DG-rm2fn Hi Denis: I was waiting for my RF 24-105 (on back order for 4 months!) and after checking reviews by Justin Abott and Gordon Laing, I bought one. Actually, for an all-in-one lens, it's REALLY good. Now I preface that remark with the comment that a lot depends on what you are going to produce, but if you are not producing and printing large Art images, I think you will be happy. I certainly am and I use it as much as the 24-105 now. One interesting aspect to this lens is the amount of lens correction going on. If one was to disable the in-camera correction and look at the uncorrected results, it would look ridiculously warped at the wide end in particular. As I understand it, the lens at 24 is actually shooting at 21mm and then making lens corrections via firmware that correct the distortions and give a 24mm FoV. This is the first lens that I seen with such extreme manipulation - but it works brilliantly. This may well become a trend in the future to correct a wide range of distortions and aberrations...

[@DG-rm2fn]

@@trevor9934 Hi Trevor! Thanks.

[@My123Tutorials]

Great video, again! 👍🏼 I'm excited for testing my own R6 in the upcoming days. Currently I'm professional shooting primarily photos (people and weddings) on the old but trusty 5D Mk 3 and some video occasionally. I believe that this will be a huge update, especially for the video side! 😄

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally - especially for video this will be an epic upgrade. Hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching :)

[@AugmentedGravity]

I'm currently on the M5, had the M50 and also use a AE-1P and a OneStep 2, seriously considering getting either the R5 or the R6. The R6 is a lot cheaper, but the R5 is the dream. This is hard man

[@TheZachMendez]

Haha I feel it!! Too many options. Good luck in your decision making! Good news is you probably can't go wrong. Thanks for watching! :)

[@AugmentedGravity]

@@TheZachMendez With my money i'm probably going to go for the R6 if anything at first. Then maybe get the R5 later after i've made some money from the R6 maybe ahaha

[@drivinghorizons]

My main camera body for work is a 1dx M2, but was looking for something to use for travel and KZbin. I have been using a Sony A6300 but took the plunge and bought an R6 after using a friends EOS R. Should get it this week, and this video has confirmed my choice...thanks for sharing.

[@TheZachMendez]

That's awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do!!

[@FunWithTheBugs]

Recently got an EOS R and have been struggling with exposure in video when background is bright. It really darkens the center where I need it to be the brightest and exposes for the highlights. I know I can manually set ISO but I need a camera where auto ISO will just work. Does the R6 act that same way as the R? I never had this problem with my Sony a6500. Everything in the focus area was always exposed good and only having this issue after switching to the EOS R. Now deciding between the R6 and Sony A7C but if the R6 acts like the R will definitely need to go with the Sony.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching! I would double check your video settings & your metering settings. I really don't have any issues with control of the exposure when using the R. It sounds like you might need to adjust your metering mode & meter for the shadows. Hope this helps!

[@markgriffinphoto]

Totally agree though I would include and recommend well experienced professional wedding photographers to buy an R6 as well. I love the 20.1mp file size for my weddings as I shoot between 3-4K images on day (I used to shoot medium raw on my 5D's which was 17mp) Like other photographers with over 20 years experience you tend not crop too much or need to so it's file size is not an issue. This camera's AF is so superior to the 5Dmkvi it's crazy. I can shoot with my Canon 135mm at F2 of a couple coming down the isle and the autofocus has the eye sharp close to 100%.. where the 5D would not have close to that hit rate. RF Glass is stellar too so out went my 2 x 5D's and in came 2 x R6's with some RF glass and 'm a super happy camper!. I would also say though you do not need to buy the RF glass as the R6 works perfectly with older EF glass with the converter, again my Canon 24mm 1.4 EF is much better on the R6 than the 5D. Add over hahahaha.

[@TheZachMendez]

Yes! I definitely should have said that at the end! It's a great camera for working pros! I've been so happy having it as my main camera body for the past several months. And yes, I totally agree on EF lenses - I LOVE using mine on this camera. Gives them a whole new life. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@thesassyartiststudio3439]

It’s my dream camera. I am saving up for thanks for the great reviews.

[@TheZachMendez]

That's so awesome! You will love it. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Man oh man. I can't agree more. My R6's deliver over and over and over again. Such a great camera.

[@TheZachMendez]

Right!? Thanks so much for watching & for the sub!

[@sammyh9542]

Dual card recording and clog 3 are game changing

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally!! I was stoked to upgrade! Thanks for watching!

[@zero_second_thoughts8766]

Haven't even watched yet, but: You definetly know how to write Titles, instantly clicked because it implies you changed your mind. Well done. Edit: Got baited in but it was worth every second. Great video.

[@TheZachMendez]

Haha loved reading this - thanks so much for watching! Glad you found the channel! I appreciate the comment! :)

[@zero_second_thoughts8766]

@@TheZachMendez I stumbled across your channel back when you did the "I was wrong"- R6 video. That helped me and so did this. Also I am about to buy my very own R6 next week.

[@SJHFoto]

7:40-I totally agree. I was frankly a bit disappointed with the 5Dmkiv

[@craigcarlson4022]

Zach, I’m still on the fence, even though a long time Canon user with half a dozen trustworthy L lenses. For me, its the fact that its 4 mp less than the competition yet they are charging us 25% more. Its Canon’s cheekiness that i don’t want to support. Now if they put it on sale for $250 off, or even just included the ef-rf adapter with a purchase, that could help.

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah I hear you. That would be nice! Thanks so much for watching!

[@tomscott4438]

The competition is Sony, and no argument they are great cameras. So I rented one and borrowed a friend's R6. I was up and shooting in full-manual within 5 minutes with the R6 while the Sony menu system took an hour to decipher. The bodies might cost a bit less, but Sony glass is crazy expensive. I also found that massive glass on that tiny lens mount a bit disconcerting. Canon bodies rarely gone on sale, but once some decent 3rd party glass hits the market the lenses will come down.

[@davidmpoliveira1]

In my country (Portugal) the R6 has been on sale almost every week, with price differences way bigger than that, between 250 and 450€ (taxes included)

[@jkingimages]

Ok,brother. Love your channel. You definitely influenced my purchase of the eos r6. Before that I was rocking two eos R's. My biggest hangup was the 20 megapixels of the Eos R6. I am currently out in Texas on a commercial shoot using both the R and R6 for the job. Glad I got the r6 and have no regrets, but will be purchasing the R5 as soon as I get back to Atlanta. Will retire one of the R's.

[@TheZachMendez]

Awesome! Glad you are loving the R6 & I hope you enjoy the R5 as well! Thanks so much for watching - much appreciated!

[@njrivetelite]

Functionality of the R6 looks amazing.. but personally.. I want more resolution

[@paullanoue5228]

Keep in mind the R6 has the same sensor as the 1Dx mk3. That means it was used by professionals in numerous applications. Pro sports, weddings, wildlife, fashion just to name a few. Also no one views a large print from six inches except photographers.

[@njrivetelite]

@@paullanoue5228 for me.. it's about editing.. When I buy my next body.. it will be either the R3(if I can swing the cost) or the R5.. I'm not saying the R6 is bad.. I personally just want a higher resolution for the increased detail.

[@njrivetelite]

@@paullanoue5228 I'm currently shooting with the EOS-R & 6DMKII. I know if I sold them and switched to the R6 I'd have a better camera in my hands.. I'm aware of the weaknesses of the EOS-R.. Though when I do upgrade.. I am definitely going for something that will be equal or better in resolution.. and Functionally better.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching!

[@njrivetelite]

@@TheZachMendez I ended up picking up the R5. Someone figured out a hack to make the R5 & R6 not overheat using an Atomos Ninja V

[@JoshLuciano]

Dude, I dig your vibe! Dig your vids! Keep crushing it!

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much, Josh! Means a lot :)

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Loved this video and also really like my R6! 4k/60 seems scary on a paid gig though ;) Your footage looks awesome btw. Waiting for the RF 24-70 and a used EOS R to arrive soon, since more corporate gigs are coming in, where two cameras are needed. I am dreaming of owning a C70 one day, but this is something that - to me personally - only makes sense, if you are doing this for a living, like you are. Cool to see more and more people appreciating the R6 for its value.

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah I totally understand where you are coming from! & agreed! Thanks so much for watching - much appreciated :)

[@usmanmajid7837]

Great review. Man, I have had my eyes on the R6 came out as my first major upgrade BUT.... aaah... as amazing as it looks, I do also shoot longer form podcast content, and I'm so nervous about the overheating. Not to mention that Canon still hasn't dropped the 30 minute limit, in 2021!! I really wanna stay within the Canon ecosystem, but for the first time I've been tempted by the Sony competitors in the same price range that have similar specs without these limitations. I'm not at the level where I can simply use the R6 as a B-Cam, I need an A-cam that's gonna be my workhorse. Decisions decisions... 😭

[@TheZachMendez]

I know! I totally get this! Using an external monitor like a Ninja V or something like that is an option to get around some of the limitations of the video features. You could look into something like that if you are set on this camera. But yeah, the limitations are disappointing. Thanks so much for watching!

[@usmanmajid7837]

@@TheZachMendez Thanks Zach, I also thought about something like the Ninja V but then realised that by the time I spent the money, I'm now in the price range of something like a Sony A7siii. And we've also then lost the compact set-up that the R6 so beautifully offers.

[@vilsemedia707]

Really looking into buying one of these. Currently having the EOS M50

[@TheZachMendez]

You will love it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Nardvillain]

i have the eos m50. i love that little beast of a camera. i do have the eos R but i do take the m50 out on fun projects from time to time. :)

[@vilsemedia707]

@@Nardvillain nice! Also looked at the Eos R but think the R6 will be my next. Want to keep the eos m50

[@Clemeeeee]

been cool watching your journey since you bought this! glad it has been working out for you.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! :)

[@Daniel_Zalman]

You know, I've been wanting to switch over to mirrorless full frame for some time (I have a Nikon D610). The primary reasons were a smaller camera, IBIS, and ability to manually focus via focus peaking. Now that I've seen what the top lenses look like on the R6...it's kind of silly for me, especially, considering that I'm a hobbyist. Oh well...I'll have to wait till my D610 stops working.

[@GerBoland]

Do you have any links to wedding videos you have shot with this camera? Great video. well done.

[@TheZachMendez]

You can see some on the B Studios IG: @bstudios_sb Thank you for watching! :)

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

for me the price is more worth then the starting price of the 6D Mark II in 2017 (2099€/ around 2500$)! i own both so i got the comparison ;) Thanks for your video!

[@TheZachMendez]

Awesome! Thank you for watching :)

[@MeettheCreatives]

I have had the r6 for a year and it is the besttt camera i've ever owned. if you are on the fence about getting it - DOOO ITTTTTT

[@TheZachMendez]

Haha thanks so much for watching & agreed!! :)

[@tomscott4438]

Got mine a few weeks ago with the "kit" 24-105 f/4. I moved from Fuji to this because I wanted the scalability of FF and also because of the excellent zoom lenses in the RF series. Brilliant for landscapes and just walking around, which is primarily what I shoot. Sure it was expensive, but I feel I got good value. I'm really interested in the 70-200 f/4 (love the 2.8, but the weight) but I'm going to wait a bit and see if 3rd party glass impacts pricing. BTW, if you could find another superlative besides "super" I think it would really punch up your videos.

[@TheZachMendez]

Good plan! Thanks for watching!

[@Skux720]

Great to see someone doing theatre photography! Do you use the R6 with mechanical or electronic shutter when in the theatre? Have you had any issues with banding with the electronic shutter? I have a 5D3 which I use in the 'silent' mechanical mode which still makes some noise and I'm reaching its limits in low light performance. I'd love to be able to switch to a mirrorless camera and use it in silent mode but I work under LED lighting and am wary of banding.

[@TheZachMendez]

I use both & yes, sometimes banding is an issue unfortunately. I handle it on a case by case basis. Sometimes the benefits of the silent shutter outweigh any banding concerns. Hopefully the new sensor technology will fix this issue in future cameras. Thanks for watching!

[@bmzpower]

glad you brought up the ISO / Low light thing.

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally! Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@wanneske1969]

I love my R6. Bought it a few months ago, just before the R6 II was released. It is expensive though. I was able to get mine (new) for 2000 € including a batterygrip on Black Friday. A week later I would have paid 600 € more.

[@TheZachMendez]

Congrats on the R6! I love that camera.

[@neuregu0]

Thanks for this review! I just got my R6 a week ago, 2 shot trips and like it !

[@TheZachMendez]

Awesome! So glad you are happy with it! I really love mine. Thanks for watching :)

[@cgon4284]

You speak very calmly. Good video and review. Thanks!

[@TheZachMendez]

Thank you & thanks for watching! :)

[@RamonLinares]

I am pretty sure that the ibis works perfect in EF lenses without having to input the focal length. I had to enter it when I adapt vintage lenses that they don't have any electronics, but both my old Canon EF lenses and my Tamron EF lenses work great with the R6 ibis (even the EF-S lenses) . Anyway, I agree with you, it's a great camera and very enjoyable to use

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching & for the comment! You know, you got me thinking about this. Someone told me that you need to input the focal length of the EF lenses to optimize the IBIS performance but what you're saying makes a lot more sense. This is an option for adapted vintage lenses etc. Also explains why that option disappears when you attach the EF lenses - can't believe I didn't think of this before lol. Can't believe everything you're told I suppose. Thanks so much for your input!

[@RamonLinares]

@@TheZachMendez yeah, the focal length gets stored in the metadata of the photos so I guess the camera is able to get this information from the lens. I wouldn't be surprised if Canon crippled it somehow to make us buy RF glass, though 😂

[@pillarpaul]

Good comments, Zach. I got my R6 a month ago but both the RF 100-500mm kens and the RF to EF mount converter are on indefinite backorder so unfortunately this is a beautiful but expensive doorstop for now. 😂 Can't wait to get hem both (I didn't order any other RF lenses yet)

[@TheZachMendez]

OMG That is so tough! haha I hope they arrive soon! It will be worth the wait. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@ckrodger]

I'm in the same "boat". I bought the R6 about a month ago, but the RF 100-500mm lens was not in stock then (and still not). I've got an airshow at months end to attend, but it is looking more and more like the old EF 100-400mm is going to come into play. 😩 At least they had plenty of EF to RF converters in stock. I can recommend the one with the control ring. I find it useful for setting ISO.

[@tlaniimas1154]

Hi, nice summary. Question. What do you mean by high ISO? is it 3600? less or more? Thanks

[@rayz9790]

I'm currently shooting a 5d mark iii. I'm waiting for the price to drop on the R6.

[@TheZachMendez]

Nice! Love the 5D series too. Thanks for watching!

[@FranciscoJimenez-tr8ol]

Thank you for all your info very helpful, I have the R6 and yes I Love this Camera !!!!

[@TheZachMendez]

So glad you love it! It's awesome :) Thanks for watching!

[@GodupInc]

Thinking of selling my fujilfilm xt4 and getting the Canon R6, I hope it’s not a mistake

[@TheZachMendez]

I think you will love the R6! Thanks for watching :)

[@GodupInc]

@@TheZachMendez your welcome and thanks for response.

[@silviugheorghe7118]

Thank you for the nice detailed video. I just got mine yesterday. And coming from Olympus M1x this is really a great choice.

[@TheZachMendez]

Awesome!! I'm so glad you are loving it. Thanks for watching!

[@pal54321]

Very simple. Canon fucked up. Wait for RP2 or R62 with fan!

[@GarrettBrownVideoCreator]

Hey there! Great video. Thank you for this review. I just purchased the camera, and I'm very excited to get to work. If I come to SB I'll let you know my friend.

[@TheZachMendez]

Amazing!! Enjoy it! Thanks for watching :)

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Looking to getting my first dull frame I'm torn between Sony a73 Canon eos r6 or lumix s5 can someone help Please?

[@TheZachMendez]

I know it can be a tough decision! If there is any way for you to test them out ahead of time, that might be the most informative for you! Otherwise YT is always a great resource. Hope this helps & thanks for watching! :)

[@MrJustwatchin9]

I use this camera for all my event capture work paired with the battery grip, the 28-70 f/2 and I couldn’t have asked for a better more reliable camera. I’m having a couple of technical issues tho after 8 months of using it. And I’m guessing it coming from the battery grip where I’ll get error messages that disrupt the shooting and the last set of burst shots I captured did not store in the memory card. I’ll either wait till the camera soft resets or it freezes up and I have to perform a battery pull. Sometimes the battery pull throws off the chip sensor to detect proprietary batteries. It will tell me that my genuine canon batteries are off brand and will lock my cameraa access to the interface. I’ve had to do about 1-4 battery pulls until it goes back to normal. I think it might be an issue more with the battery grip which is also canon brand. It’s not a regular occurrence but when it happens it takes me no longer than a couple minutes to troubleshoot. Other than that I’m happy with it

[@TheZachMendez]

Really weird - Sorry that's happening! I don't know why. The battery issue is strange. The only issues that I had was with a bad memory card - it was actually the most expensive Lexar professional but the camera wouldn't write to it for some reason. I had the same issue with the Lexar cards on my C70. Now use Sony tough cards and have had no further problems. Thanks for watching!

[@neild108]

Very informative and much appreciated. 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?

[@TheZachMendez]

I don't have any issues editing files, but I am working on an M1 Macbook pro. I did work on an intel iMac for a long time and didn't have any major issues on that either. Hope this helps!

[@SwishyJordan]

What are you using to record this KZbin video? Is it the camera you’re talking about?

[@TheZachMendez]

I think I shot this on the C70 but I don't remember for sure. Thanks for watching! :)

[@jermaineparker1959]

i'm not happy at all with the Resolution. I shot a retirement event without flash and it didn't do well at all. Good thing it was pretty well lit, because anything that was black was horrible when I pulled it up in lightroom. It's so bad, I'm almost embarrassed to deliver the photos. I never had this issue with my Canon 5D IV. Anyone know the best way to upgrade to the R5 from the R6?

[@TheZachMendez]

Oh wow - I am honestly shocked to read this. So sorry to hear you have had that experience. That couldn't be farther from what I have experienced with this camera. Good luck moving forward! I wish I had better advice. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dna8269]

Wouldn't the best way be to sell the R6 and buy an R5? lol

[@ben_grubb]

Nice video(s)! Thanks for the reviews. I do mainly video work but also some stills and a fair chunk of time lapse. I was fully set on getting an R5 but at the eleventh hour decided to dig a bit deeper into my bank account and got and went for the R6 and C70 combo (I also have a C200). I think I made the right choice! After being a 1DX MkII owner for five years it was so nice to have everything that camera offers (and more!) in a much smaller form factor in the R6. The one downside, I found out out the hard way, is the HDMI out thing. Pretty annoying to be honest but as it’s not my main video camera it’s something I can live with. Overall, a lovely little camera which I think is good value for the money.

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally agree! Sounds like you have an awesome setup! Thank you for watching :)

[@Ed_Scott]

How are you digging the C70 and R6 combo so far??? I’m an R6 shooter but I’ve been hesitant on pulling the trigger on the c70. I’m back and forth between the 6k pro and the c70.

[@ben_grubb]

@@Ed_Scott I love it. I’ve not used the 6K Pro so can’t really comment on that but the one-two punch of the C70 and R6 for gimbal and handheld (usually with the 85mm f/1.4 IS) is a great combo. I just wish the R6 had internal NDs.

[@maxkern4419]

Nice breakdown! I just got the R6 and really like it so far. Only the fact that Canon intentionally holds back on little but very useful video functionally like Zebras & Peaking at the same time, no Histogramm or White Balance or Af mode change during recording, not All-I or DCI4k etc. sucks! Btw: This new AI feature in Lightroom never adds Detail to your images (how could it?). It basically only uses some computational tricks to increase the details and sharpness perceived by our brain. Nothing new but if it works for someone - nice. ;)

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching! Good points!

[@sardanapalos]

i use Panny and love the tools you mention, however due to poor AF i m thinking of switching to Canon or Sony, which one you think is a better option for viedo?

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

I would never get a mirror less camera, I’ve never bought a camera and found it made me a better photographer in fact I can use any camera because I’m the one that’s getting better! Thanks for the video!

[@TheZachMendez]

This is true! I do think there is something to be said about cameras that give you a more enjoyable shooting experience. At least for me, that is important! But you're right, the camera alone won't necessarily make you a better photographer. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@miyahtallulah]

Contradiction. Mirror or mirrorless should be irrelevant ..

[@tkarim]

Thanks for the update!

[@TheZachMendez]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@kenshinzu_]

Awesome! Is the IPB lite a newly added feature from the latest firmware?

[@TheZachMendez]

It is relatively recent - added with the last firmware update, not the most recent one. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cotictimmy]

I'd like to have seen some high ISO labels with the examples and I would like to have heard 'short clips' defined with some numbers (as I didn't really get a proper idea of how long the R6 could could keep shooting from this.)

[@EdBareff]

Have you tried to swap the battery during the overheating?

[@TheZachMendez]

Yes, there are a few hacks like swapping batteries and changing the date, etc. These seem to help a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@yveslubanda6698]

Great review! I myself own an R6 but still saving for the king of them all which is the R5! 🙌🙌🙌

[@TheZachMendez]

I know, right?! Haha I'm not planning on getting the R5, but I would love to check it out at some point! Thanks for watching!

[@miyahtallulah]

But it overheats! Imagine: overheating in perfect light or on a professional production. No thanks.

[@yveslubanda6698]

@@miyahtallulah Well, I shoot stills most of the time and so I presume no overheating in that regard. 🤗

[@ckrodger]

I was really looking at getting the R5. This was to be my first full frame digital camera. What convinced me the R6 was good enough was Jered Polin's reviews regarding 20 Mp versus 45 Mp. I wasn't quite sure it would be enough resolution. The other thing that steered me toward the R6 was the price of CF Express cards. With the money saved, I could almost buy another lens. I'm very happy with my purchase so far. I just wish there was more stock on RF lenses. Come on, Canon!

[@KevinArmstrongxso]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome photos!

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching, Kevin!

[@sibimalayil4143]

Zach,,,, one question to ask you . I want to make videos for youtube , not showing my ugly face and walking and talking . But I want to show the world the beauty of other countries . So which lens suitable for R6 , taking videos of city's and small towns and nature

[@TheZachMendez]

Hey there! I think whatever lens you most enjoy using! I find both 35 and 50 to be quite versatile so maybe start there? Hope this helps!

[@markshirley01]

If you used the 35mm RF and walked carefully do you think you could get a 1- 2 second stabalised clip.

[@TheZachMendez]

I think if you added some motion, maybe shifting your weight from back to front, you could get a nice pan or small push in. I think actually walking is tough with the up & down motion but it might be possible. Thanks for watching!

[@rodrigo_canova]

After this time of experience with the R6, which RF lenses have you had the greatest pleasure in using with it? Or which one is most of the time connected to the camera?

[@TheZachMendez]

Hey there! Well, the RF lens on my camera most is the 35 1.8, but that's because that's the only RF lens I own. It's a fantastic little lens. Out of the RF lenses I've tried, the 50 1.2 is my favorite by far. Thanks so much for watching!

[@rodrigo_canova]

@@TheZachMendez Thanks!

[@trojanhman8136]

What about Nikon? Their z 1.8 lenses are supposed to be very good. These lenses are smaller and cheaper. Have you had any experience with those cameras?

[@TheZachMendez]

The only Nikon camera I've ever used is the 1, many years ago. I loved it! I know a lot of people love Nikon- I just don't have much experience with their cameras. Thanks for watching!

[@terpinskipl]

nie wspominałeś ze R ma lepsze światła. dodatkowo lepiej działa z systemem Adobe. bateria tez lepsza w R . W R6 wszystko inne lepsze. szybkość, celność, rozwiązania można by długo mówić...

[@B.Christine_W222]

Have you used this camera with the adapter for ef lenses?

[@TheZachMendez]

I've talked about this a lot on the channel, but almost exclusively use EF lenses, and the R cameras really improve their performance. It is a joy to use EF glass on these cameras. Hope this helps & thanks for watching!

[@crankmosh]

it's definitely not made for video, heat warning even in a cooled studio while shooting for 20 minutes or more don't buy if you plan to do more than usual video work

[@TheZachMendez]

Totally. Thanks for watching!

[@sonicvboom]

My question is: With near pitch back/ low light photography, will eye-lock on AF on the R6 still work with F2.8/ F4 lenses?

[@TheZachMendez]

The AF has been great for me in low light, but I'm rarely shooting in near pitch black so I'm not sure. Would need some testing. Thanks for watching!

[@theweekendphoto]

I did find that no matter how advance the focusing, you go back to focus, re compose😂😂😂

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching!

[@nitsugazemag]

Usually long format events, you probably will be tethered to a tripod. Will an Atamos Ninja V and a dummy battery a/c power adapter ways to divert some of that heat off the camera itself?

[@TheZachMendez]

Yes, you can definitely get around some of the issues with external recorders, etc. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@harotea]

Awesome straight to the point video! Thanks.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@richardharmey8316]

Hey Zach, so in 1080 it won't overheat at all?

[@TheZachMendez]

I don't think so - I certainly haven't had any issues with it. Thanks for watching!

[@AhmedMakkiyah]

Does the R5 have the sensor cover mechanism as in R6 ?

[@TheZachMendez]

I believe so - the R and R6 have it. I imagine it's standard on the R cameras. Thank you so much for watching!

[@AhmedMakkiyah]

@@TheZachMendez just ordered the R5 😍thanks for the prompt reply

[@karamaticedm3693]

Hi, I’m hearing some very positive views from the comments here. I was wondering if the R6 does photostacking like the Olympus mark 2 and how good the R6 is at recording? Thank you.

[@TheZachMendez]

Hi there! The R6 is excellent for video, aside from the fact that it will overheat in more taxing modes like 4k, 4k 60, etc when shooting for extended periods of time. It also has a lot of customization and accessible drive modes. Not sure exactly what you are looking for, as I haven't used the Olympus, but I'm sure you can take a look at the user manual online. Thanks for watching!

[@kore996]

Random off topic question, has anyone had their R6 get sluggish when taking like one or two photos and it takes like 30 second to a minute to get back to normal. It’s happen a few times but last night mine wouldn’t even turn off with the power switch and I had to remove the battery and it happen again after the battery was put back in. It would act normal for a few seconds and then go back to super slow and sluggish or not wanting to take photos. I took a video on my phone and the video is about 7 min and still didn’t really get back to full normal functioning. Below are more details and any help would be appreciated. No recent changes to settings. Same SD cards for the last 6 months. No recent firmware update (1.4 firmware done a while ago, when it came out). Tried keeping battery out of it for a minute. Tried fresh battery. Any ideas??

[@TheZachMendez]

The only issues I've had have been related to the memory card. I've had a couple of issues with the Lexar Professional cards specifically. Even the fastest most expensive have given me issues... I have no idea if this applies at all to your situation though... Wish I could help!

[@hkp9257]

Personally, for Portrait and Landscape I kind of still would rather upgrade to the eos R. I will not make use of the better AF or the video anyway ... but man that joystick I will miss :)

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah, & also that rear command dial!! But I do still really enjoy the EOS R - it's a fantastic camera and totally worth it if you don't need all the specs on the R6. Thanks for watching! :)

[@patdinco]

Giving it a full sized hdmi would’ve been nice

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah, but I do appreciate the relatively compact size. Thanks for watching!

[@adam6263]

What cameras are you guys using to record wedding ceremonies?? Would I be able to shoot maybe a (MAX) 30 Min ceremony in 4K? Or would it overheat?

[@TheZachMendez]

We have been using the R6 to record all day. We also had an EOS R for a 3rd cam during ceremony/speeches/etc. The R6 overheating is really a struggle honestly - the camera definitely has overheating problems in 4K 60. I can make it through an entire day without it locking up, but I have to be cautious about it. Last weekend the ceremony was in the sun and it was heating pretty quickly, faster than normal. I would not have trusted it to get through the entire ceremony. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching.

[@adam6263]

@@TheZachMendez do you know if the EOS R or RP has any problems over heating while shooting in 4K for long periods of time? I’m currently using a GH3 to record ceremonies and I’m looking to upgrade to a simple 4K just for that and photos. GH3 is on its last leg lol

[@skyscraperfan]

I wish it had the form factor of a 1D X III or at least the R3. I can understand the appeal of small and light cameras, but most of my lenses are large and heavy and the look strange on such a small camera. Of course there is the (overpriced) battery grip, but that one does not really align well to the R5 and R6. Why can't they build a battery grip that looks like it is really part of the camera? Do we have to wait for a third party battery grip that fits better?

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching! I haven't used the battery grip but will definitely test it out at some point!

[@miyahtallulah]

I want to buy Cannon, but the potential to overheat (and the absence of two identical card slots) remains a deal breaker for me.

[@TheZachMendez]

Actually Canon fixed the dual recording issue with the most recent R6 firmware update which is awesome! But yes, you are correct that the overheating is still an issue and it's really unfortunate because otherwise the camera is so great! Thanks for watching!

[@reallymentalpig1173]

They do have two identical card slots

[@harrisongould9460]

I bought two of these cameras(R6) and I miss the 5D Mark IV for where the controls are. May I ask how did you set up the 'Flash Compensation' adjustment? On the 5D Mark IV is was up front and easy. Thanks and I Subscribed. PS...I too miss the extra pixels but the 'Enhance' feature came right in there nick of time and if I really need something native, I'll rent the R5.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching & for the comment! Thanks too for the sub! :)

[@harrisongould9460]

@@TheZachMendez You didn't read my comment or you may have answered my question...got ya.

[@NickSAM]

how much did you pay to upgrade from 5D4 to R6?

[@harrisongould9460]

@@NickSAM I traded in a couple of cameras and a lens...there was no real 'exact' value. I also added cash.

[@ckjjclan]

Silly question - if you were using it for streaming (yes overkill, but it might get used this way) does it have the 30 min limit, or can you run it for as long as u want since it’s not “recording”? Thanks.

[@TheZachMendez]

I'm not sure about that - BUT I have used it as a webcam for Zoom & it works really well. However, while it was streaming, the usbc cable wouldn't charge it at the same time, so it relied on battery life. I found this really annoying and I'm not sure if it would be the same for streaming, but just know that. I'd do some research to see if it will fit your needs. Thanks so much for watching!

[@MeettheCreatives]

and he's right - the 35 1.8 lens is light, cheap and beautiful.

[@TheZachMendez]

It is!! :)

[@robertobreja399]

I was not sure if i should actually buy the R6 but after seeing this and after speaking with a Canon specialist on their Canon Live Chat I will go for it. If you guys have more questions, here is a link for the Canon Chat: www.canon.co.uk/live-chat/

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching! I hope you love it! :)

[@DavidMcMeakin]

I like your style. Keep it up.

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks so much for watching & for the support- means a lot!

[@loremieke3190]

Is it worth upgrading to R6 from the 5D Mark iv?

[@TheZachMendez]

I think it just depends! For me, it was well worth it. It's certainly not necessary since they are both incredible modern cameras, but I do find the experience of using the R6 to be a significant upgrade over the mk iv. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching :)

[@LuisPerez-fy6up]

The lens selection is Expensive and Big heavy lenses. Wouldn’t recommend. Sony has way better dynamic range the only bad thing is the AF is a little slower than the R6 but I’d take the dynamic range over AF any day.

[@ManuelGoicolea]

Lorenieke, I own both, as Zach told you depends on what you shoot. for me not for the image quality, there is’nt really much difference, and 5 D mark IV has 30 MP good thing for studio and landscapes. but I shoot families with the 50 and 85 1.2 and the eye focus is really amazing. I can shoot at 1.2 1.4 and get way more photos in focus with the R6. Also the feeling is really good. Hope that helps.

[@ImagemakerAi]

GigaPixel will res up files better than Lightroom or Photoshop

[@orshanti]

waiting for sony a74...

[@TheZachMendez]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@richardhooper7297]

Yes but in the UK we have to pay $3460 for the same body, now a good price?

[@TheZachMendez]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobsteinfinkel]

When you say you are happy with how the camera shoots at high ISO for weddings at night, what ISO's are you shooting at?

[@notesfromvivace5971]

I have the same question.

[@davidmpoliveira1]

Compared to my previous 6D Mark II, which was pretty capable at high ISOs, I can go one stop further with the R6.

[@TheZachMendez]

Depends on the situation. Sometimes up to 28000 (rarely), but often under 10,000 or less depending on ambient light & any off camera lighting we setup. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!

[@notesfromvivace5971]

@@TheZachMendez Just noticed this response. Thanks, for the info.

[@martinridell2115]

I’m currently shooting with my Eos R, had it for about 1.5 years now. I’m very tempted to get the R6 as my main body. Is it worth the switch?!

[@patrickgiranthon8828]

yes!

[@TheZachMendez]

I think if you are in the market to upgrade, the R6 is a worthy upgrade over the R, although both are fantastic cameras. Thanks for watching!

[@frankluo230]

I just can't see how Canon can have a R successor without cannibalizing R6 sales. 30mp old 5D4 sensor with IBIS, but full frame 4k 30p 10bit at $2200 would swing most of R6 buyers except hardcore sports and journalism shooters. No one really wants to have 20mp if 30mp has all other things equal.

[@frankluo230]

I don't think 20fps or even 12fps is the main reason for most buyers in this segment. DPAF II is good but even RP DPAF is no slouch.

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah I get what you're saying. Thanks for watching! :)

[@cosmonaut1961]

Why do you guys shoot IPB light?

[@TheZachMendez]

Good question - we were mostly just testing it out. Seems to help a bit with file sizes.

[@cosmonaut1961]

@@TheZachMendez What do you think about quality comparing with normal IPB? Will you guys keep light IPB?

[@octaviansfetcu4458]

I'm a passionate amateur videographer/photographer and I love my R6, I still want one more thing though, clog3. Thx.

[@TheZachMendez]

Yeah totally that would be awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@davidmpoliveira1]

It’s done :)

[@octaviansfetcu4458]

@@davidmpoliveira1 yes, finally