Canon R6 Mark II Review: A Mostly Excellent Camera

[@geraldundone]

Since a few people have asked: The back and forth tests after the autofocus section are not to be evaluated for image quality. That's only a monitoring/info display recording, not a 4K clean feed. It's the only way to show what the eye tracking is doing. And the colors are just a Rec.709 monitoring LUT, not a final grade. I only included it to evaluate autofocus performance, not compare image quality to my main angle. Hope that helps! 🤓👍

[@pal54321]

Great indepth review. Appreciated. Hopefully the fix touch focus in firmware.

[@PraiseYeezus]

@@BoReynolds Not really a specific question to ask since even between brands, 1080 performance can vary from one model to the next. In other words it depends on the specific models you're looking at.

[@davidhunternyc1]

At 12:00. "You know what else is great?" ... you're great. My favorite camera reviewer on KZbin. You're sober, get to the point, incredibly thorough, .... oh, and you're quite the looker too. ❤

[@PraiseYeezus]

@@BoReynolds for shooting what exactly? Overall you can't go wrong with either but I'd say Sony has way more good lenses available so keep that in mind, unless you only need 1 or 2 lenses.

[@Dartheomus]

This helps, but to be honest, your result on the R6 video is similar to what I get on my R5 shooting 8k raw. Colors look bad, skin transitions are harsh, and lot of noise in the dark areas. I just assumed that I am doing something completely wrong. Can you show us how to go from what your R6 just gave us over to something more similar to your Sony A cam? Is it even possible?

[@opx4real]

I get the odd feeling Gerald has enough dynamic range to know EXACTLY what we do in the shadows.

[@phileezor]

ONLY FANS would get it... 👀

[@_jaydirect_]

💀 “comment of the year”

[@getmarked]

oh shii.. i knew that his look meant something.. im guilty

[@pal54321]

they need to put back ALL-I

[@codythep]

😂😂😂

[@mapraboy]

no other review in the whole internet is even comparable. this guy is the goat at doing his thing.

[@harryvuemedia5106]

Gerald Undone's review is more on the technical side. I do like to see reviewer's do more on the image quality and real world use aspect too.

[@PraiseYeezus]

@@harryvuemedia5106 those reviews still cover the same topics though, just with way less thoroughness and more guesswork, like "from using the cameras I THINK camera A has slightly more dynamic range"...way less useful than Gerald who actually does tests.

[@zoekeys1814]

@@harryvuemedia5106 wait for Jared

[@willmannering]

FACTS

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

CVP is also great! They don't post as often as Gerald, but when they do they are VERY thorough in the reviews

[@AdrianBacon]

Great video. RE dynamic range: it's become clear that Canon hasn't moved beyond using a 12 bit A/D conversion in video mode. Canon Log 3 can encode roughly 14 stops if you have it to encode. There's actually nothing wrong with 12 bits as long as you know what that entails, but does sacrifice a fair amount of exposure flexibility when shooting in uncontrolled lighting situations. Other than the other standard Canon annoyances, as both an R6 and R6II owner, I can happily confirm that the mark II variant is a very good camera for both stills and video for existing Canon shooters. I wouldn't be switching platforms over it, but if you're already a Canon shooter looking to get into RF mount from EF, this camera is a great entry.

[@wafferphotography5923]

I'm on the fence because I don't know if I should get third party ef lenses

[@meraakifilms]

Almost everyday since the production models are out for this R6 ii, I am searching for a video review and finally when Gerald's done it, I know I'm in for a treat

[@jon112media]

Gerald thank you for your professionalism and expertise testing this camera out! You’re really one of the best and everyone who is into cameras knows they can rely on your findings! Best of luck with the baby too! Crazy to balance work and home with a new one haha

[@FerdinandTerreros]

The fact that he owns/uses Sony but isnt biased towards that system and can give honest reviews is what I really appreciate. Also own Sony but I do like to keep up with what other manufacturers are doing

[@thefilmpoets]

"It's great, they're both great, everything's great" - I have the same response when anyone asks about any camera nowadays. Great review man.

[@yesthisisdonut]

that look after "regardless of what you do in the shadows" is priceless lmao 07:08

[@idolog]

I got one too, no time limit for video shooting, not overheating, great camera overall.

[@VideoCraftMedia]

hi, i want to buy one, i have Eos R, but this story about DR is getting on my nerves. Is that a big problem, how good the picture is on R6II or that is a deal breaker?

[@herrreinsch]

These endings never fail to put a smile on my face. :)

[@jgharding2]

for me it's colour that always does it with Canon. When you switch to Canon the colour becomes much nicer, no more cold Sony magenta vibes

[@fotosurf_pt]

Looking for an uncropped 6k60p camera I almost went for this camera... ...until I saw this review. Thanks for saving me from a mistake!

[@ILIVE4HOLIDAYS]

Thank you Gerald to re-confirming that how fantastic my recently bought Panasonic S5 is. Cheers!

[@Random-yz8gb]

I have gh5 and want the s5 so bad

[@Kill3dge]

S5 is a beast, I've bought it for 1200$, the image quality, dynamic range and ibis is a top notch!

[@sunflowerdeath]

Another point worth noting: usually full-frame cameras feature not just more background blur, but also have an advantage in image quality, but since the dynamic range in the R6 ii is artificially limited, the R7 can have exactly the same dynamic range, while costing $1,000 less.

[@PraiseYeezus]

Low light performance is the other consideration, big deal for run and gun shooters especially since Clog3 wants you to overexpose to avoid noise

[@duck.cr3]

@@PraiseYeezus it's one stop of ISO performance so, not a whole lot. (1 stop if it's the same sensor type and resolution)

[@PraiseYeezus]

​@@duck.cr3 I can't speak to the exact accuracy of this when it comes to the R6 and R7, but in general your statement is right...for photos. In video it's much more complicated than that; for example the A7iv maintains great low light ISO performance than the R7 by more than a stop.

[@axidrain]

@@duck.cr3a stop makes a lot of difference when shooting log. Since you always want to over expose.

[@colinjudge1261]

@@duck.cr3 1 stop is the difference between an f/4 zoom and an f/2.8 zoom, which also tend to have roughly $1000 in the difference. I think a single stop makes less difference now than it did back when cameras didn't like to shoot above ISO 800, but it's still a value proposition that plenty of people are willing to shell out for.

[@tombuck]

The temperature gauge is simultaneously super helpful and something that would give me extreme anxiety 😦

[@mr.meowmeow505]

I appreciate both the seriousness and professionalism of this review along with the mild cynicism towards the whole idea of of parsing out the differences between cameras in 2022. In the end it’s entertainment for me. I mostly don’t care about cameras anymore.

[@caseybachmeyer]

thats so cool...but if i need the 120 fps which the sony a7r5 for example not have at al!!!! i have to check out reviews..like from gerald..to not get fuc...d in the end

[@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

11:40-11:55 I have watched that portion of the video more times than I would like to admit 🤣🤣🤣

[@856pm5]

Note that the heat tolerance setting from the R3 was brought to the R5 in a later firmware update (along with a lot of other improvements on the heat tolerance front). The R5 similarly does 12-bit 5K crop RAW or 10-bit 8K FF. The reason as I recall is that the Ninja V+ can't handle enough bandwidth on HDMI to get 12-bit ProRes RAW over 5K. That's what I had heard, anyway. Also, on third-party stuff, I use a lot of Sigma EF lenses on my R5 and they're great. There's good reason to believe, I think, that we'll see Sigma make RF lenses in due course. The Metabones EF-RF speed booster is also great for the crop cameras and crop modes, in third party accessories on RF (though that's not a lens in the *usual* sense, it *is* technically a lens).

[@gavthane]

This comment is a little muddled up. The R5 does 12bit RAW in 8K internally, but externally when using the Ninja V+, the 8K is 10bit prores RAW. The R5 cannot do 5K RAW internally, it’s only externally but it is 12bit, unlike the external 8K, and up to 60p.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great review. Loved the vortex outro.

[@MarcEstrella]

I must not lie, you footage always looks great BUT when you put the r6ii cottage up I extra super duper liked it! Fellow Sony former canon shooter here due to lens choice although I did get an r6ii on release because I miss canons haha . Granted the tool is only part of it , but there’s something about the canon shooting e per and actually really good rear screens .

[@sstteevveenn77]

According to ChatGPT this is a summary of this video: 1.The Canon R6 Mark II has some annoyances, including histogram and level turning off when recording, a custom white balance tool from 2002, and a micro HDMI port. 2.The camera has a dedicated photo/video toggle and a touch screen. 3.The camera has added focus breathing correction and anti-flicker shooting options. 4.The camera no longer has the high temperature setting seen in the R3. 5.The camera can record for two hours without overheating when shooting in 4K24 or 4K30. 6.When shooting in 4K60, the camera overheated after 42 minutes. 7.Gerald likes the build and ergonomics of the camera, which are standard for Canon. 8.The camera has a new temperature display that shows the camera's current temperature. 9.The camera turns off when the card door is opened, making hot swapping impossible. 10.Gerald finds the menus and touch screen easy to use. (I, a human, cannot attest to the validity of this summary. I'm literally just bored at work & I can't watch this video with volume so I asked chatgpt to give me a summary....so this might be completely wrong lol)

[@somewhatboxes]

fortunately Gerald posts videos with closed captions

[@aditya_gupta]

Can you share the link of the bot? I tried same in openai bot and it can't do this

[@sstteevveenn77]

@@somewhatboxes yeah I used the transcript generated by youtube lol

[@willcampbell4321]

This is the video I should've watched before buying my r6ii a couple weeks ago. It wouldn't have made me not buy it but it would have prepared me about some of the things I dislike about that I found out while using. Always appreciate your thoroughness, Gerald

[@codypelissier]

I have nothing but continued appreciation for this channel. Been hoping for this video for a while, thanks Gerald!

[@MalcolmDebono]

Great video! I think the only thing missing which is worth mentioning is the 'detect-only' AF mode (similar to the 'face-only' AF option from their Cinema line-up). It is one of my favourite features from the C70 especially when shooting interviews, and so far this is the only mirrorless camera that has this option (not even the FX3 has this).

[@creativegreats]

What are benefits of detect only Af? What cameras have face only af and detect only af?

[@JasondePlater]

Fantastic as always. The rear screen and EVF on the Canon looks a hell of a lot nicer to me.

[@williebravousa]

Don't forget that Sony 7 iv is more than ONE YEAR OLD, so it won't have more updates, instead Canon R6 Mii will have more than a couple of firmware during the year.

[@nogerboher5266]

Honestly... I don't know a single fimmaker/cinematographer who shoots 4K/60p, let alone to do it for more than 5 minutes per clip/scene... 90% of scenes/clips are approx 30seconds to 3 minutes long. Close to nobody will ever shoot longer than that per clip/scene. The only people who would do so are people who buy a camera for a hobby or amateurs, so let's be honest and non-PC here; all these complaints about overheating after an hour of filming and about 30minute restrictions are completely idiotic.

[@dubbleA100]

I bought mine before watching this video! I've been waiting patiently for the video!

[@21daysHs]

Thank you for the amazing audio quality 💜

[@ccudjoe89]

Holy noise when he switched! when I had an a6400 running 1080p slog3 8bit it had less noise than the m6ii X.x

[@jacoblewis]

Love your smolder at 7:08

[@MatthewEncina]

As always, thanks for the clear and thoughtful reviews. Cheers!

[@simon_dentremont]

Great video as usual! As a new Canadian KZbinr, I’m always looking to more experienced KZbinrs, especially Canadian ones, for tips, tricks, and new techniques to raise my game. I’ll have to try that Canon move vigourously shaking my camera left and right at 60 fps. Never thought of that one before! 😊

[@indago1]

Its interesting to see that dynamic range of fuhi xH2 in non oversampled 4k is still better then the one in Canon R6 mark 2. Makes Fuji really not a bad choice now.

[@mostlymessingabout]

All cameras have their ups and downs. You have to try them to know if it's not your thing. Fuji still have issues...

[@peterra2532]

The dynamic range of the xh2 is not really better…but canon made the choice to limited to clog3 which is more easy and faster to color grade. Don’t forget that after color grading, the final image DR will be around 9-10 stops even lower… Iç

[@indago1]

@@mostlymessingabout Ofcourse, I never claimed fuji cameras to be Perfect. For some, Canon will be the right tool for the job, for others - fuji.

[@adude394]

I find myself getting more and more tempted to add the R62 to my bag... Christmas is coming!

[@kenduejones]

Facts 💯

[@henakos]

You can set white balance by setting it in picture mode (take a picture) and then turning video mode and the custom white balance is there.

[@yesthisisdonut]

yeah this is what gerald referred to, this method is ancient and bad. even 90s ENG cameras can white balance with a press of a button but none of canons photo bodies can

[@henakos]

@@yesthisisdonut Gerald referred that you have to take picture and then search it from menu. You don't have to go search picture from menu. You take it in picture mode and then go video mode.

[@alpao74]

I'm not the only one who noticed the hilarious look on Gerald's face at 7.09 when he alludes at questionable behaviour on our part that might take place in shadows, right? 😂😂🙏🙏

[@AZisk]

i don’t care much for Canon, but watching this because I miss Gerald’s geeky reviews.

[@njrivetelite]

Micro HDMI annoys the hell outa me But.. when it's back in stock.. I will own one

[@ebinrock]

One thing I do like about the Canon's is the body ergonomics - the curves feel more natural in the hand. I've used a Sony A7II and A7III from an employer, and it feels more like taking pictures/video with a brick in the hand. Also Sony's meter display threw me off a bit, because I was so used to that horizontal graph showing the "needle" moving left and right to show if my exposure is correct. To me, that's a more tactile way to show *how* "off" or "on" the exposure is rather than just some numbers changing, and I'm glad Canon kept the real meter look. Now if either mfr. could include shutter angle and waveform/vectorscope like Panasonic/LUMIX...but I'm leaning away from them b/c of the lack of lens selection and b/c their phase detect autofocus is still in its infancy, and their burst rate is nothing to write home about.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

The wobbly stuff is quite annoying if they could fix that the camera would near perfect

[@ocukor1]

Cannon Cripple Hammer (tm) strikes again.

[@wbluthier]

Just bought it. Now i feel i have your blessing on the purchase, and as you are my most respected phototecyoutuber, i´m done. Currently i have a beautifull old canon 80d. Regards from Argentina!!!

[@TechieWAVEs]

one of the best review i saw on the Canon R6 Mark II

[@ItzSi]

They all great! There is no bad camera anymore

[@stevesmacfix]

I actually liked the look more when he switched to the canon camera on himself rather than the sony. Definitely more pleasing to the eye. 10:04

[@bobsteinfinkel]

Thanks for making the video, enjoyed it and you hit upon a lot of the points I look at when making decision about what camera to buy. Great!

[@judyjackson7321]

I like this lighting, the reduced fill light is flattering IMO Loving your work :-)

[@headbang3r519]

I have this camera. It is really good. 40 FPS in elec shutter. Really helps

[@VisionOneCreatives]

Who’s debating S5II vs R6!?

[@RobinNoah]

always good times when watching your videos ❤

[@nejclaar]

First! :D Love your work Geralt!

[@toosas]

It's been ages and I still can't get over the fact how good you look in short hair! weird, it is usually the other way around! Anyway, great vid

[@FasihRana]

“I’m Gerald undone and sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken”

[@user-xx6fv4tu2q]

Why the camera has no raw or all intra ? Does it make a huge impact when using the camera for professional video shoots?

[@benmooreman]

For a second I thought you said: “I’m Gerald Undone and it’s MooreBen time…” 😂

[@chr1staki]

In the hood they call him *Gerald Undid*

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I will continue to use my R6 while saving my money to get the R5II when it will come out. As I got into birding I really need more megapixels. The R6II looks really great though!

[@jackiea.7971]

Thank you for the review!! ❤❤

[@Karthig1987]

Lol that ending. The Gerald SIngularity due to " rolling shutter"

[@paulengle5784]

The what you do in the shadows callout was super cyooot.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Definitely getting this body for my wedding videographer. Probably sticking with the originals for photo though.

[@kapilesh14]

Hey Francis, you made a video on your channel about the irrelevance of upgrading to r6mii, have you changed your mind? 🙂

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@kapilesh14 not quite entirely. That’s why I think it’s best to keep my R6s for photo. My videographer might benefit from no record limits nor overheating as we shoot weddings together.

[@kapilesh14]

@@FranciscoAlvarezTV yeah, the recording limit thing is super fine. It's good that Canon really understood that finally.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@kapilesh14 agreed.

[@IamraiYT]

This camera can easily be the best in its competition. Only if they added 10bit 4:2:2 ALL I 😐

[@williebravousa]

calm down, are coming three firmware this year

[@flixbert]

No interest in actually buying the thing, just love watching Gerald going into detail on it 🤘

[@meladkareme5851]

Gerald is the Messi of youtube.

[@promess]

There was a small part in me that wished there'd've been a lil air biscuit in the noise floor pause for some reason. I'd have had a giggle.

[@JaredRibic]

I wonder why it doesn't do 4K DCI.

[@pankajbhati1262]

watching this review on a 4k monitor i can clearly this the difference with the noise ration of canon R6 and sony A7R iv and trust me guys its huge. you guys should watch this review on a big 4k monitor and you will find out that canon c log is so much noiser

[@vpr5562]

Liked the canon color when you switched to film yourself. Awesome review too!

[@keithmyers6277]

I like the music at the end.

[@BrianMedinaOfficial]

FANTASTIC video. Suscribed 👏 👏

[@ranbirchakma4166]

You are my fav reviewer

[@thomasjmcclure]

just came here to say i like the hoodie man! cool camera too

[@f0t0b0y]

If your shooting video professionally, I suggest getting a C70. Once I left the Sony mirrorless video hustle, everything was better. I wanted a FX6 but that camera is non existent. Funny how Sony stopped making those and it was a big reason for switching. If you know, you know. I was on the same waitlist as my buddy since January 2022, he’s still on that list as they “say” they’re available this December. Nope.

[@AllenRReid]

Nice breakdown. Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow...moving up from the R and too invested in Canon lenses to change at this point.

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Thank you for sharing it.✌️

[@degooogled1624]

This looks like a fantastic camera. Sadly, Canon actively preventing third party lenses coming to market has me looking to get rid of my R6 & EF glass, and move to Sony.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Less dynamic range than the Iphone 15 log. Canon is getting left behind on mid-level cameras due to accepting such mediocrity.

[@haterzhov]

nobody: Gerald: another great crazy amzaing best for video photo camera of all time

[@redwood.moment]

i watch maybe every canon eos r6 ii review avaliable in the youtube, but still ... its not enough if i'm not watch Gerald review ... and yeah i play in 75% speed

[@TheTranq]

I’m looking for a new camera for photographing my woodworking furniture and then doing some filming. Looking at this and Sony A7iv. Anyone have good recommendations or thoughts?

[@TertioFilmDesign]

Correct me if im wrong, if you do videos predominantly and if you got the original R6 with an Atomos Ninja, there's very little reason to upgrade, unless you want a smaller footprint? The Ninja removes the record limit and overheating is greatly improved, as well as giving you the false colours, all the things which seems to be the selling points for the mark ii. Sure you get 6k raw over hdmi, but then you'll need an external recorder anyway, which is not what im comparing, R6+Atomos vs R6ii

[@mbvglider]

Five main reasons: 1. Better crop mode, 2. Focus breathing compensation, 3. USB-C streaming, 4. Removes overheating issues for internal recording, and 5. The mode dial settings can all be used for video now. Video quality in lab testing won't improve, but usability is much improved.

[@velvetsound]

See my other comment but I can’t get 6K RAW with a Ninja V+ to work. Looks like a Canon bug.

[@digitalvizun5678]

@@velvetsound Supposedly Atomos will be releasing a firmware in Jan.-Feb. 2023 to allow that on the r6 mk ii and supposedly on the regular Ninja V as well. We’ll see…hopefully that’s the case😊

[@blanklife2025]

Another great review Gerald. Now that the atomos came out with the update for r6 mark II 6k raw option,can you please make a video on it?

[@CHHEYLEANGOFFICIAL]

Why do I use a Canon R6 Mark II camera when shooting like no quality at all?

[@matteimages8154]

Knowing that youtube desaturates videos, your canon shots at the end must have had neon electric color saturation! I mean just look that those screw drivers in the back. lol Kidding aside great work man!

[@sydneydance]

I love Gerard and even though I’m a Sony shooter, it’s still good to keep abreast of what’s happening with other brands - the ending though hahaha 😅😂😅

[@AndyKunkel]

This camera looks like it would work wonderfully alongside my BMPCC 6K Pro.

[@ProductionsMJV]

Great Review Thums up

[@fgb3126]

Hmmm...did you define "focus breathing correction"? I don't think you did. So when you say the model now has "focus breathing correction" - that tells me NOTHING.

[@tomhalbouty3653]

Perhaps folks that shoot sports and moving wildlife, the faster Canon frame rate and the reduced rolling shutter might be an important factor in choosing between these systems. As you indicated both the Sony A7Mk4 and the Canon R6 Mk 2 are great cameras. To me the most important thought is that if you are already invested in an array of Sony or Canon glass, there is little justification to jumping systems these days.

[@producerbenford]

Wow the difference in camera @ 10:03 is drastic. Is there a different grade? Is that straight out of camera? or something else?

[@iamjacobmartin]

Loved the video!!! We are looking for a new run and gun camera for video work with great AF and IQ ... Would you recommend the a7IV, FX30 or the R6 II?

[@iDealMedley]

so 4k 60p still overheats. shot with a mark 1 couple of days ago. 4k 60 overheated only 30 minutes into an event. luckily i got a backup camera

[@suatsekil]

Thanks

[@aknopp]

Sad that you can't record externally while recording internally. No video backup with an Atomos! Canon cripple hammer strikes again :(

[@kifley19]

Plus the micro hdmi port. Canon is gonna Canon.

[@williebravousa]

@@kifley19 that's not a big problem kid.

[@pcgamer957]

Gerald, you nailed it once again. Gerald, False Color is NOT working when View Assist turned on, is that normal on every canon cinema cameras or it just a bug in camera that canon need to fix ? Thanks

[@josecolon8143]

Great video! Could you make a step by step video set up for the Fuji X-H2? It’s menu is driving me insane! It’s huge 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cre8ivecommerce]

Hi 🙂 Love your vids! Question... can the R6 M2 send 4k / 60 to the Ninja? OR can the Ninja record 4k / 60 from the R6 M2's 6k output? (The raw 6k export is larger than we want) Thx!

[@BaselSpeedZ]

Which "Sony" you mean? (i'm newbie) UPDATE: It is SONY a7iv