Canon EOS R6 Tutorial, Tips, Tricks & User's Guide by Ken Rockwell

[@remytron83]

3 years later and I’m finally using mirrorless. This video really helped me out. Thanks.

[@KenRockwellTV]

You’re welcome!!

[@robnohava6942]

Just picked up my R6 on a visit to Hong Kong yesterday. Very helpful video...thank you, and thanks to my buddy Chaz who turned me on to your website. Let the learning begin!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!!!! See also www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#usage

[@Vighnesh.M.Productions]

My mother passed away recently, I am so sad :-(. I am looking at this video because changing my mind to something else like photography gives me some hope. I hope to own the EOS R6 some day. Thank you for making this video.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!

[@robnohava6942]

So very sorry for your loss. Know that there are total strangers out there wishing you peace, comfort, and happiness.

[@Vighnesh.M.Productions]

@@robnohava6942 Thank you Rob, that means a lot to me.

[@mauidroneandrealestatecine5859]

Bam ! Ken you nailed the JPG Standard settings. OMG, I don't have anything to do in post. The settings are perfect. Thank you so much.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@TailoredTechnique]

u shooting raw ? or just jpeg? I put the standard settings too

[@TailoredTechnique]

I take that back because I just read his article on jpeg vs raw, goin jpeg

[@mikafoxx2717]

My favorite is faithful with boosted sharpness and saturation etc. then again I love more magenta tones in my images and less of the green. Willing to try the patented Rockwell settings, though.

[@LarryLezon]

Great tutorial! There was one area which didn't quite understand. It's about stabilized lens shut-off. I'm a nature hobbyist and just learning my new R6. My shooting set-up is the R6 with Sigma 150-600 and EF adapter on a tripod with gimbal mount. With my 6D mark II I shut off the lens stabilizer and was good to go. Thought the same with the R6 but around 8:28 began to wonder if the camera stabilization system needs to be shut off also. Please clarify what my settings should be for shooting birds.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Easy: at least with Canon lenses, both is systems turn in and off together - no way to set them individually. That’s the confusion: Canon never comes out and says it that clearly. The menu IS option goes away with any lens with an IS switch.

[@PaulKretz]

11:38 - Doesn't it have *Self-Timer Continuous* ? It's when a series (2 to 10, your choice) of pictures are taken after the timer goes down. Say, a little 200D/SL2 has it.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I can't find that setting. From the USA, call (800 OK-CANON and they'll know

[@PaulKretz]

@@KenRockwellTV Haha, I don't need it, just noticed and wonder. Curious if they cut something off again 😁 For now I still stick with my 5D Classic for photos and 80D+SL2 for videos... until I can afford full frame mirrorless 😀

[@jamesr5564]

Just seeing this video. Probably because I just got my R6. Quick question, do you notice any “distortion “ in the corners when looking at the info through the viewfinder? Hit the Q button to see the options vertically on each side.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Sure, all viewfinders since the dawn of time have had distortion. It was so much worse onnrangefinder cameras even today’s leica M!.

[@jeffrey3205]

Hey Ken, 2 years after using the watsons, how are they holding up? And do the camera tell you when they are going down? the reason I asked is with my 80D the power bar never showed because they were 3rd party.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Seem to work great. Only weirdness is when they are done charging the light stays on, even though charging has stopped properly. If they don’t work for you you always can return them. I have two and they’re swell.

[@jeffrey3205]

@@KenRockwellTV Thanks Ken

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Just found your channel. I’m very new to photography and your explanations are brilliant. I’m learning so much. Thank you for putting this up.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU! Just trying to share what I know.

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

@@KenRockwellTV brilliant thank you sir

You have an youtube channel? how cool! I always read your site, now I'll be here looking for you! Thanks for the great review, as always!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU! KZbin is fun, but only a summary of just some of what’s on my site. My site is always the newer, more complete version of any review. Thanks again!!!

[@robgerety]

Thanks for this. I am a new R6 owner. How do you set the self timer to do a sefie with friends or to delay triggering a shot on a tripod?

[@KenRockwellTV]

You can use the app on your phone which lets you preview the framing right on your phone! Alternatively you can use the cameras self timer like back in the 1950s. I explain this in the self timer section (scroll down) at my bigger, better guide at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#usage

[@robgerety]

@@KenRockwellTV Got it, thanks. It was staring me in the face!

[@jophoto934]

Doesn’t leaving lens cap off expose camera to light even when turned off? Couldn’t this potentially damage camera?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Only if 1.) left on a table where the sun might rise and burn the sensor, or if

[@rdm5546]

I learn things I never saw in manual for you and your tips and tricks down to earth the way you use it. It made the Fv much more understandable and showed tricks I in FV I did not know before like the trash can. My R5 is supposed to arrive in two weeks from Adorama by Oct 20 and it similar the the menu of the R6 you show. I learned about the option for a color histogram in the info display (Camera 7 list in R6) but no such list under Camera in EOS R menu. I found it in time over in wrench 4 list in the EOS R "Shooting info. disp. " after some searching. I love color histograms in the Info display rather than brightness and had no idea the EOS R could do such a thing until this video. You provide priceless information on the pragmatic tips of using this complicated cameras with many deep menus to learn. Now I need to go check my EOS 5 D MkIV and other Canon cameras to see how long we have had color info histograms. As engineer I absolutely love these to set the exposure well.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Excellent! See also my R5 guide here on KZbin and mostly at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r5.htm#usage

[@rdm5546]

@@KenRockwellTV I read this r5 review and thorougly enjoyed it. However I would love for you to make a video for us R5 buyers a tips and hints for the R5 like you did for the the R6 but with more emphasis on the r5 features set up. The written reviews are important too but people like like the videos too. We watch both. I love the R5 but I kept the EOS R which I also love. I am not pixel obsessed but the 45MP is attractive to me for cropping at times but not for everyting. I want the R5 to be as versatile as the 5D Mk IV has been for me and in that camera I did nto know I needed 30MP until got them in an actual camera. I am not everyone, and I think the 20 MP is plent for most use and i hav3 three 20 MP Canon cameras. I know I do not want 45mp JPEGs for everything I use the new R5 for and will be internally downsampling images for high school team sports that I shoot because I will want to distribute 1000 shots per game to parents where I think 4 MB JPEGs are enough. I could you use the R6 for high school sports if this was my only use but for me I want an upgraded flexibility from the 5D Mk IV for wildlife which my shooting makes cropping images common and subjects can be rapid and unpredictably near or far with with chance for zooming or changing lenses. I have a EF400f2.8 prime lens shots in which this heavy lens that is hard to move quickly. The extra cost of the R5 is well worth it for me. Most my money is in lenses and for me the R5 with excellent 45 MP and 4K HQ seems to be a bargain for a mirrorless that work well with all my 20 great EF lenses and five RF lenses I have collected over a lifetime. I do think you would get large bunch viewers for an R5 hint and tips video for us to learn more bits of knowledge about how to improve our skills and camera set ups. I now my have a RGB histogram on my EVF in my EOS R had I not watched your R6 video. We future R5 users need all the help you can give us.

[@rdm5546]

I also am a huge fan of the RF24-240mm lens and I find it amazing. I have owned several big white 10X zooms in the past. They cost more and were all L grade lenses but this RF24-240mm lens simply runs circles around them. It is very silent and fast focus with sharp images. Additionally, it is also relatively compact, light weight and inexpensive too. This is almost too much in one lens to be real! The RF 15-35mmf2.8 ultra wide makes a pretty great and useful ultrawide zoom companion lens that stands above the others in my bag. Particularly so in contrast to the similar wide zoom EF lens predecessors. I do have RF 24-70mm zoom but is seems fairly similar to my much older EF 24-70mmf2.8L II. This EF zoom is what I have used on my 5D Mk IV in the past. Both are good lenses. However, for those seeking to add only one new RF lens that have the RF 24-240mm I would recommend the RF15-35mm as a truly deluxe ultrawide travel companion.

[@nevermind2407]

Manual indeed. Still sitting on my 5D classic, but have serious plans about the R6 and downloaded the manual.. Holy Crap. 800 pages. Kens videos are golden. @Ken Rockwell

[@davidboreham]

Hmm...did something change with PD charging? When I tested on my R and RP, the older and 3rd party batteries would not charge in camera. Only the OEM N batteries would work.

[@KenRockwellTV]

My Watson battery works fine. Others may not. Stick with Canon. Thanks!

[@fanikurti2420]

I know that this isn't the right place for this question, but i was wandering if there is a way to keep the backscreen off all the time except the 2 sec review. I want to be able to use the screen just for review (example of timelapse, i dont need the screen on all the time but i need to review the photo once taken.)

[@KenRockwellTV]

I can’t say for sure offhand, but look in your settings and there should be the ability to choose different amounts of time before the screen shuts off. You may or may not be able to set unlimited and you should be able to select something like a half hour. Thanks for asking!

[@fanikurti2420]

@@KenRockwellTV thanks for your kind reply!

[@christianpetersen1782]

Well done Ken. This is a great reference for when I buy mine. Thanks very much.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@herrerafoto]

You explain everything like no one else can! Great video Ken!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks Mario!

[@oliveringram3056]

I quite agree, but would love it if you could speak just a little more slowly.....

[@LifeWorkRestPlay]

Hi Ken, great info thanks, can you suggest a suitable flash for the R6?

[@KenRockwellTV]

See www.kenrockwell.com/canon/#flash I use my 320EX www.kenrockwell.com/canon/flash/320ex.htm or :580EX II www.kenrockwell.com/canon/flash/580ex-ii.htm no need to pay top dollar for a new flash unless you want to; I haven’t tested them all. Thanks!

Hey could you test something for me with the R6? I want to know if it’s possible to shoot a time laps with eye autofocus on? I would use this for self portraits. I use this method with my old 6D and magic lantern. I set up a time laps and every new shoot the 6D hunts for a new focus, so I has to stay on the right position in the frame and can shoot a lot of pictures of me without having a trigger or phone in my hand. It would be amazing if this method would be possible with the R6 and the eye detection autofocus, because i could move free in the frame without thinking of the focus, because the camera allays would search for my eye. Would be amazing if you could test this for me and give me a answer or maybe do a tutorial on your channel because I could imagine a lot of ppl could be interested in this method too. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪😊🙌

[@KenRockwellTV]

Sorry, I don’t know but thanks for asking! Happy 100th to Sofie Scholl.

[@freddiewhiting9565]

Hi Ken, I have a question for you about this video. You showed in FV Mode you rotated the top dial and you were able to change from field to field. I tried that and was able to change the TV, Av and ISO but couldn't get it to go to the exposure compensation like you could. It did not light up at all. I wonder what I'm doing wrong. Let me know your opinion. Thanks Freddie

[@KenRockwellTV]

Weird. I’d have to be there. The back dial is usually the default always-on compensation control on Canon. If you’re in USA, call (800) OK-CANON and they’ll walk you through it. Thanks!

[@MajorTendonitis]

Thanks Ken , great info! I did my first landscape shoot and found I needed to turn vivid up on my pictures once I got home to make them presentable to me , although maybe they would have been fine printed. Anyways I just set my R6 with your settings , saturation up to 4 etc , and will try again . I have to say your quick navigating your settings lol , and I need to learn this camera . The menus are certainly daunting at first , but I’ll learn it eventually

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@edadan]

Thanks Ken! As another poster said, my R6 arrives today and this video really helped me to understand the controls and settings. Thanks again for a great tutorial!

[@KenRockwellTV]

How do you like it? Thank you!

[@edadan]

@@KenRockwellTV - It arrived yesterday and I spent a few hours just going through the menus and playing with settings. I also got the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. I think it's going to be a great camera but I really haven't had a chance to do much with it yet. Most of the photography that I do is of people. Is there a particular lens that you would recommend for that? Thanks again for the great tutorial...it really saved me a lot of time last night!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Lenses? Anything, really. If the 24-70 isn't enough, I use there EF 100-400mm L IS II on the EF to RF adapter. The RF 100-500mm is great, too.

[@edadan]

@@KenRockwellTV - I'm more concerned about the aperture of the lens. Is it really worth it to spend $3000 for an RF 85mm f/1.2 vs $600 for an RF 85mm f/2 ? I'm still new to this, but can't you use photoshop to blur the background?

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@edadan No, not worth it. The difference isn't that noticeable. f/1.2 lenses were often necessary with film just to get enough light since film started to look bad even at ISO 200, but on digital, it's jus told guys who worry about that. Stick with the RF 85/2, which also does macro! www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/lenses/85mm-f2.htm

[@juanjaramillo1854]

A good amount of info in this video. I got my R6 last week and I'm still getting the hang of it as I transition from a 5DMK4, I still wish this camera had at least 30MP of resolution but as today it has not had any negative impact in my post processing except when I need to really crop a lot my bird shots. Besides that, it rocks. I'm considering a longer range lens like 100-500 as I'm using the 70-200 f/2.8 L. Thank you for this great tutorial.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! Guess what: there is almost no visible difference between 20mp and 45mp; it’s mostly marketing when you realize that pixels are area, not linear measurements. See also www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

[@juanjaramillo1854]

@@KenRockwellTV Hmmm...good piece of info. Thank you, Ken. I wouldn't quit on the R6 just because of that, anyway. It's an awesome camera 📷. Thanks again, Ken.

[@michaeltuffin8147]

Why transition? I use both.

[@gam3955]

Thanks a lot, your channel helped me and other people. You’re an encyclopedia 😂

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!!!

[@davidarteaga7054]

Hey Ken, great video. How do you adjust expo compensation without affecting the shitter speed or will it always change that? Thanks

[@KenRockwellTV]

It will change the shutter speed in Fv, Av and P modes. It won’t change the shutter speed in Tv or M exposure modes - same as every other camera that has those modes. Thanks!

[@quentinford8015]

instablaster

[@Promikes]

Ken pls, help me to understand is 170MB/s Memory card is enough for this camera? Bought mine, and now choosing memory card, and cant find info - should i buy 300 MB/s one, or 170 MB/s in enough for everything it can do in video and photo modes, talking about Sandisk Extreme Pro series UHS 3 V10 both Thank you in advance!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi! We’ll of course, if you’re doing 4k video or 20 FPS get the fastest cards you can. I don’t bother and use basic cards, but I’m rarely shooting 20FPS for any length of time and never shoot video. The Canon EOS R6 was weird in that it did care how fart was my card. Thanks!

[@roadtrippin2781]

I just found this YT channel, over the years I've read a few pages or so on your site, But as most Americans I'm lazy about certain things that have been right at my fingertips for nearly 3 decades. That being said I'm damn glad you have a YT channel and I'm damn glad I found it! Love your work. I also love how you seemingly shoot only .jpeg, do you ever shoot raw format and if not why? (I think I know why) Anyhoo, this is great! I just watched your other video on the R6 and after using one for over a year now I can't agree more with your assessment.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! I only shoot JPG and have no problem selling them to McDonald’s and Merck pharmaceuticals for thousands of dollars per shot. The only time I’ve shot raw is with my awful LEICA m9 whose internal image processing is so bad I have to use external software to get a usable image from it.

[@roadtrippin2781]

@@KenRockwellTV I absolutely love this! I would assume the same would go for astrophotography stacks or would you go for raw since word on the street (not sure about this one) is there's more data in the images?

[@davidmalone4017]

Ken your video is truly outstanding--i love my 5d mark 4 so i am not sure that I will be changing-what do you think R6 or 5d mark 4

[@KenRockwellTV]

All depends if you prefer ground glass over an electronic finder. Thanks!

[@craigc7708]

Sould you turn off IBIS if you shoot on a tripod?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I do, if exposures longer than a second. At 1/30-1/8 leave it on. Thanks!

[@jaybodenstein609]

Just received my new R6 from B&H...would not be able to set it up without informative tips from you. Got the 24-105mm F4 lens with camera and also ordered the new 35mm F 1.8. The canon site information is useless compared to your video. Also, I have the "old" canon 70-200mm f 4 IS USM and I'm trying to decide if I should trade up to the new 70-200mm RF...Whaddya think? I'll get about $400 trade in for the old one...yes I have the adapter....Thanks, Jay

[@bikash3003]

Price

[@jaybodenstein609]

@@bikash3003 About $1100 after trade in. Thanks. Used the new camera and 24-105 lens to photograph the launch last light. Wow!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi Jay, keep your lens. It works magnificently on the adapter. Thanks!

[@bikash3003]

@@jaybodenstein609 very good deal

[@jaybodenstein609]

@@KenRockwellTV Thank you so much! Really appreciated! I will am sending "support for your assistance". I have been reading your reviews for several years and they are the most informative. Now I appreciate it even more! You're for real! Wow! I bought the better f4 lens and I believe that lens is under-rated as a "kit' lens. It's much better than that. Also, your review of the new Canon RF 5&6 cameras helped me make my decision. You can share this with B&H if you like. That is where I purchase all my photography equipment. Thanks again, very truly yours, Jay, The Villages, Florida.

[@maryreader4306]

I have just installed the 190 firmware and have realised I forgot to install the previous 184 firmware. When I install that 184 do I then have to reinstall the 190. Thankyou

[@KenRockwellTV]

So you’re at 190 and done. No need to muck with older versions. I doubt it would even let you go backwards.

[@marcelldelpeche]

Awesome. Thanx Ken

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@shaneliffin6116]

Great content!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!!!

[@sirpetesompra755]

Ken Rockwell. What do you think about purchasing 50mm 1.L as of 2020. I want to use the lens to pair up with 200mm 1.8. Ive tried 50mm 1.0 once at the store on eos R but focus was very slow and screen would flickers (maybe because the copy at the store had heavy haze). Im scared canon will refresh the legendary lens in RF mount and make EF value decreases

[@KenRockwellTV]

The Canon EF 50/1.0 is more of a statement than shooting lens. The EF 50/1.2 is better and the RF 50/1.2 even better, but nothing else is f1 full frame if you need f1. All these are rated in detail at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/index.htm#top

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

Wow. You did great

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!!

[@wanneske1969]

Eye focus tracking works very well for running dogs, apart from black dogs with black eyes ...

[@KenRockwellTV]

Worked so amazingly well for border collies that I was astounded.

[@lourduraj.k9643]

Bro I planned to upgrade my canon 80d to mirrorless camera....But i have a big confusion regarding canon R6 vs sony a7iii....so please suggest me that best came for me?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Easy! See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@lourduraj.k9643]

@@KenRockwellTV but there is no comparison for canon r6???????

[@KenRockwellTV]

Not yet. Almost everything still applies, Canon EOS R6 adds more features

[@lourduraj.k9643]

@@KenRockwellTV thank you 😊

[@alanm.6096]

Thanks Ken. The one question I have for everyone, is why Canon has not provided the capability to use a Canon flash off camera WITHOUT the need for a transmitter. In other words, put the function right into the camera body and eliminate the need for transmitter or cord. Perhaps an idea for the R6 III.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’m not a remote flash user; I use studio strobes for that kenrockwell.com/tech/strobes.htm otherwise I’m still petitioning for built in flash!

[@329Susan]

Great content Ken! This was so helpful!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!

[@snowwalker9999]

How good is the IBIS on this camera for "photography" compared to the Olympus?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Don’t know that comparison, but I do know IBIS doesn’t do much in any camera. Thanks!

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

Great Tutorial! This was so helpful. Been using my 5D4 for years and the R6 being different, this video really helped. Thank you Ken!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Glad I could help, thanks!

[@caporretto]

Hey Giovanni, how are you finding the R6? I have the 5D mark IV and just bought the R6.

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

@@caporretto I really like the R6, great camera so many features that the 5D Mark IV lacks such as focus stacking and eye detection. With that said, I love my 5D4 and will not part with it. It is my workhorse, great for studio work wildlife and everything inbetween. My biggest fear with the R6 was 20 megapixels vs 45mp on the R5. I have yet to notice any difference even with 30mp on my 5D4. In studio I use my 5D4 maybe 70% of the time vs 30% with my R6, mainly for focus stacking jewelry. For weddings I rely on the R6 speed, although the 5D4 is relatively fast. If I could only have one camera, that would be a tough choice between the 5D4 and R6, maybe an R3.

[@nikolaywaysman6576]

how you did the ring on your screen?

[@KenRockwellTV]

What ring? Thanks!

[@nikolaywaysman6576]

@@KenRockwellTV gyroscope

[@lescampbell8788]

Thanks Ken great and informative will use when mine arrives

[@KenRockwellTV]

Cool! Thanks!

[@acapofrage]

Ken, can you please tell me, I can't move the AF point with a joystick without pressing an additional button. How can this be avoided?

[@KenRockwellTV]

See the af settings section of my written user guide at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#usage if I did t cover it there, if you’re in USA ask at (800) OK- CANON

[@stephenrogers4275]

Good job Ken.

[@KenRockwellTV]

THANKS!!!

[@connorvideos]

Man, I'm really disappointed that we can't use the 4 way dial to reset one or all of the parameters back to auto, like the eos r can.

[@KenRockwellTV]

The trash button does this. Short press to reset the selected item to AUTO, long press to get it all back to AUTO, at least in Fv mode. Thanks!

[@connorvideos]

@@KenRockwellTV I know, but on the other camera you can press one direction to reset one parameter, and another direction to reset all, but most importantly, you can reach the control stick better. That trash button is a hard reach with my thumb in the usual shooting position. Another option would be to use the rate button, which is something I never use, but Canon won't let you customize that button for some reason. Not a huge problem, but it makes this mode not quite perfect for me.

[@jamesmccowan]

I'm awfully curious. I've been shooting with a canon 6D for nearly 10 years. I've been shooting in manual mode for as long as I remember. Do people really rely on the automatic settings these days for professional work?!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes. Been doing so for 30 years or more. Anything they lets us get out picture faster makes us more money.

[@jamesmccowan]

@@KenRockwellTV but faster doesnt mean better now does it... I prefer having total creative control over my image rather than let the camera decide for me

[@Peter_Cetera]

Thanks for those informative content!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!

[@LouisLuzuka]

love when you explain it like im 5 years old. can you please make a 10 things i can't live without video. or 10 fav lenses or 10 fav cameras or top 10 lists of anything we love those

[@KenRockwellTV]

Maybe! Thanks!

[@paulanthony1689]

Hi Ken, do you notice any difference in image quality, HEIF vs JPEG? Supposedly the former renders a better image. I don't use for the reason you stated, readability issues. Thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Haven’t seen anything. I’m a shooter, not some guy in front of a computer. For me, I’m done as soon as the shutter closes. Thanks!

[@paulanthony1689]

Thank you

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

yeah there are much more details in the highlights you can recover just in camera :D take a HEIF-Image and convert it with the HEIF-->JPG-function. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeoZ5R9qNytmac at 7-OO

[@zosozoso2]

Great review, I learned new things :-) Big bummer with R6 is that the electronic shutter can not be used in AEB, I can do that with my R7 which I use for real estate photography combined with the ancient 10-22mm :-)

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@zosozoso2]

One question Ken, on the website you write that the most detail is at ISO 50, so its better then iso 100 in a studio environment etc? Also, would you recommend to use the D+ / D++ modes on R6? Or better to stick to iso 100? @@KenRockwellTV

[@KenRockwellTV]

See my written review for explicit samples at each speed www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#highisos

[@itaylorm]

This is wonderfully detailed and helpful

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@hulk54able]

This is awesome. Thank you for the run down. Im thinking about making a move on the R6, however I am worried about overheating issues. Did you run into any overheating problems? Also did you do the firmware update on the camera?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Never had a problem. Those were I think only limited to people trying to shoot 4K video, and that that was fixed in the first for,ware revision. I never use cameras like these for video. Thanks!

[@briancreekphotography]

You have a KZbin Channel? Who knew? I've always valued your equipment reviews on your web site, so this is cool. I have a quick question. If shooting in CRAW, are picture styles superfluous? Keep up the good work!

[@KenRockwellTV]

If you like picture styles as I do, raw just adds more steps. I never use raw. If the craw is the lower resolution one, then you’re also losing a load of resolution compared to jpg large, especially at the same file size. Thanks!!

[@gerardferry3958]

important is that a filter is required to complete weather sealing

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@Bishnu_Deb]

*Excellent review.*

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@kamuzipro]

Wow!! excellente review well detailed 👍👍. As I'm still waiting to get my R6..

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@markshirley01]

The only major flaw in the R6 is how it swaps from photo to video. If it had the photo/video switch that Nikon has that saves your last settings automatically it would be the perfect hybrid camera for me.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks, I wouldn’t know as I don’t shoot video with these cameras.

[@markshirley01]

@@KenRockwellTV oh right - thanks- that puts your review in perspectives for me 👍

[@ACE-tp1cj]

The filter you used in the start screwed on very smoothly, my filters always feel like they are about to crack the plastic lens barrek. I was especially scared of my 16-35 f/2.8 III because of the filter mount. Really useful tutorial when I just got it today especially all the nice to have features I didn't know it had.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Good lenses , like the 50mm F/1.0, have metal filter threads so filters spin right on or off.

[@mbrick]

The display auto dimming and turning off is very distracting and makes it difficult to follow along. Otherwise a useful video with many tips.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Easy solution: turn off ECO mode or other display timeouts. Thanks!

[@mbrick]

@@KenRockwellTV I mean in you tutorial video. I do have them off on my camera.

[@ronbyram3880]

Ken SLOW DOWN Less Coffee Please you explain eye dections and just fly thru it.. I have had to try and watch it 5 times and still cant grasp what it is you saying.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi! Easy fix. Go to settings or preferences in whatever player you’re using for KZbin, go to Playback Speed, try 0.75x or 0.5x and problem solved. Even better, it’s much easier to just read it in print at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#usage Thank you!

[@ronbyram3880]

@@KenRockwellTV no what I mean ken is slow down take a breathe.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’ll have time to breathe when I’m dead. For now, slow the playback to bring me down to human speed. But honestly, I like to move it along as I hate slooooow videos. Thanks!

[@Mr.Monta77]

@@KenRockwellTVI agree, I think your style is really good. Thanks.

[@johnjon1823]

I can't imagine that the R6 would work with an original 5D battery since the battery design and shape and charger were changed starting on the 5D Mark II. I can imagine it would work with the battery from the 5D Mark II forward since that battery works I think, throughout the later DSLR's that Canon made, at least the ones taking a full sized battery, like the 80D.

[@KenRockwellTV]

As I said, I haven’t tried. Thanks!

[@johnjon1823]

@@TheXone7 Thanks. Really excellent the cross camera battery design that Canon does, thoughtful.

[@Dazdigo]

Bulb is also good for fireworks

[@KenRockwellTV]

Exactly. Thanks!

[@bobuk5722]

Hi folks, you can convert HEIF toJPEG in camera and you get high and low light recovery. BobUK.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@jillkltr]

Why would I use HEIF at all? What am I missing?

[@JPYvideos]

Thanks brotha!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@petegalindez9961]

great vid. My R6 arrives today! Can’t wait! One tip...turn off the eco function next time...a bit distracting with the screen always going dim/dark throughout. +1 from Crutchfield!!

[@KenRockwellTV]

I agree, but since I shoot every day I just don’t have tons to reset a working camera just for KZbin than have to reset it all back again. Thanks!

[@petegalindez9961]

@@KenRockwellTV “JUST” for KZbin??? How about for your 27.6k adoring fans and followers??? LOL.

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@petegalindez9961 My website is far more complete and detailed and has over two million different visitors every month. Thanks for the encouragement!!!

[@servispg]

Great information just going a little fast, but easy to stop and go back.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi! You can set the playback speed to 0.75x to slow it down, too. Check your menus, settings or preferences depending on how you view KZbin. Thanks!

[@servispg]

@@KenRockwellTV Great, I will need to go through this since this camera is much different then my 5D Mark III

[@TrevorHelt]

so helpful!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!!

[@knifecutfilm5543]

what's so annoying is LCD light keeps Dimming making it annoying to watch.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Eh? Autoexposure in my iPhone camera varies as it sees more light hand or dark camera. Thanks!

[@stargator4945]

HEIF files are far older but not very common. High-Efficiency Image File Format is from 2015. It is more efficient than JPEG it usually needs half the size for the same quality. And it has features to have live pictures or 10-Bit bit depth. Canon should only have provided a driver for Windows, macOS and Linux.

[@KenRockwellTV]

JPG is from about 1988-1989. Thanks!

[@Sashalexandros]

Good and interesting review, but that eco mode gave me epilespy

[@KenRockwellTV]

Sorry about that; that’s why you can turn if off in the menus. Never heard that problem however.

[@maurogalch2098]

Great too!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes! Thanks!

[@michaelbyz23]

Great!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@michaelnowak3570]

You say that Nikon is behind Canon in development because Canon came out earlier. Yeah with a Camera that is not usable because it over heats! What good is it to be first to the party if your gear can't perform?????

[@KenRockwellTV]

You don’t use these for video, I miss video cameras. I’m a still shooter; videos just a sales feature in these

[@xodius80]

to have success in youtube i advice to have some qol for the viewers, way too fast the FV mode needs a video of its own. i appreciate the written guide but i consume videos for time reasons. thank you

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks again and thanks again to your help for today and hope so you toeyri to be. 😀

[@xodius80]

@@KenRockwellTV yes thank you I got the R6 sadly I'm waiting for the adapter for my Tamron 24-70g2

[@erasmogonzales4470]

It’s all good, except that darn eco mode... the screen turning down every second really drives in crazy! But that’s jus me... I don’t like things powering down. It’s like these new cars that turn off, really! I grew up with junkers that I prayed they stayed running to get to school and work, now they just turn off every time I stop... errrrrrrrr Echo garbage... I am sooooo happy the R6 let’s you control it and then it stay that way.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Bravo!

[@Mike-ff7ib]

You know this camera forwards and backwards, inside and out.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! I try to be helpful.

[@NVIK5]

Just read your latest comments on Nikon on your website. Do you think that the camera industry will be a better place if you discourage everyone from buying Nikon, with only Sony and Canon left in the game? Is that a future you are hoping for? Believe me, it would be a bad outcome for everyone, including Canon shooters.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Sony wins no prizes either. I’d only buy Canon - and as I encouraged, stupider people should keep buying lesser brands to keen Canon on its toes. Thanks!

[@NVIK5]

@@KenRockwellTV the D850 is one of the best DSLRs ever made, and until a few months ago Canon had absolutely nothing to compete with the Z cameras. I would not exactly call this dominance. Calling users of every other brand stupid is not exactly professional.

[@markymarek]

@@NVIK5 he is right If you don't like it Join Nikon licking each other FB group

[@NVIK5]

@@markymarek he is ridiculously biased. Just look at his Eos R (the old one) vs Nikon/Sony comparison, nobody seems to agree with his ridiculous and false claims.

[@guyphoto9437]

I totally agree with you Ken. Nikon's arrogance and lack of commitment to R&D led to their coming demise. Sony's menu system must have been designed by the same person who created mazes for Disney World. After Sony acquired Minolta they went after the amateur video market, and since, like you, I don't use this type of camera for video, Sony is not on my radar. Canon's color is unbeatable and when they come out with new models most if not all accessories are usable between the older and the newer model(s). It's interesting to see how many Sony shooters use Canon lenses. Why even bother buying a small bodied camera if the OEM lenses aren't good enough to use on the camera?

[@gbsmith2455]

Great info but....................very fast.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! Your player should have a gear (settings) icon. Click it, select Playback Speed, and try the 0.75 or 0.5 settings. Thanks again!

[@gbsmith2455]

@@KenRockwellTV WOW!! Thank you so much for the reply!! .75 worked!!

[@rafaelparedes1937]

...when you just casually 'wapout' a 50mm 1.0f, $3900 (used) lense out of your pocket in the middle of a conversation about a $100 converter and the converter is your topic and keep talking like nothing has happened...

[@KenRockwellTV]

It’s not a big deal. That lens is from the 1980s and works great; unlike cameras which we toss every few lens, a good Cankn lens is forever. Thanks!

[@Pozi_Drive]

with "R6" I think of Leica... But I'm becoming an old man

[@KenRockwellTV]

LEICA R was never worthy. That’s why LEICA killed it and all memory of it. Thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

LEICA R was never worthy. That’s why LEICA killed it and all memory of it. Thanks!

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

For a new person like me bro you went way way to fast. My head is spinning

[@KenRockwellTV]

Find the settings or gear icon. Select Playback Speed and try 0.75x or 0.5x. I like to go fast and get to the point. Thanks!

[@jillkltr]

I'm from NY - it doesn't seem fast to me :) Along w/playback speed, using 'pause' helps and you can always go back over sections.

[@fleetr]

Ken, I love the masterful knowledge but your presentation is WAY too fast for a relative newcomers……. Please slow down……

[@KenRockwellTV]

Easy fix: see the written versions at www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#usage - or - find the gear or settings icon in your player. Selected PLAYBACK SPEED and try 0.75x or 0.5x and you’re set! Thanks!

[@joehall5549]

Hey Ken, I like your demonstrations but you talk too fast and go too fast. Us who are new at the R5 and R6 need a little slower demonstration. Ha. I wish I know the camera's as excellent as you do. Thanks.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi Joe: easy. Find your gear or settings icon however you watch KZbin, select Playback Speed, and try 0.75x or 0.5x. That should do it. Thanks!

[@alangrice2294]

Talks way to fast for me.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Easy fix: click the Gear or Settings option in your player, select Playback Speed and then 0.75x or 0.5x and you’re good! Thanks!!!