Canon R6 Mark II | The SETTINGS You NEED To KNOW!

[@candice-p7374]

Hi, I'm in the orange settings and when I try to use the back button customize section, I don't have the AF button to select on my dialfor eye checking. I don't have a couple of the options (I did scroll down and I didn't see them)

[@ronaldpahl5643]

Thank you. Just bought the R6Mkii this week. You really helped me understand a lot of the features.

[@SujayJamkhandi]

Perfect timing for this video Jan. I just purchased the R6 Mark II and this video is extremely helpful in setting it up for wildlife photography.. Thanks a ton for sharing the video!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samelogio7441]

Jan, I have had my R6 II for six months and never really bothered with a deep dive into the menu system. This was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!

[@TheChadWork2001]

I found it, I was in Program mode, not Manual. I didn’t know we had to be in manual mode to see all of these features.

[@AKSKMY]

There is a choice for "SPOT DETECTION" for custom button selection instead of the "Eye AF" How does that work?

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thank you so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

[@jan_wegener]

You are so welcome

[@P3photo]

I like how you went through all the settings, but I think the title of this clip is a lil misleading. I mainly shoot people, weddings, portraits and adult images. These settings a aimed more for the wildlife, nature and landscape photography and not the settings that I would want shooting a wedding, or in a studio with lights.

[@urfaceistoofunny]

What are your settings? :]

[@airb1976]

So you expect to get the best settings for a portrait photographer from a well known wildlife photographer?😅

[@Luna-cf3op]

Jan is well known for shooting birds and that is why he concentrated on setting up for birds.

[@andrewmckenley5355]

His settings are great for all round photography but where it differ would be with events and portraits in regards to the AF / Metering / Eye Focus / Shutter Buttons. When shooting fast-moving events and portrait sessions, it can cause some setbacks. Outside of that, everything is solid.

[@davidodonovan4982]

Not aimed at landscape photography at all, Automatic eye tracking, AI Servo mode, electronic shutter 40 frames a second , Back button AF are all the preserve of Sport and Wildlife photographers, Landscape photographers only require very basic settings, would generally use mechanical shutter, and One shot mode, no need for back button AF altho that would be a personal choice.of the individual, He's basically set up the camera to specifically suit his type of photography, as he's primarily a wildlife photographe, these settings would also be useful for Sports photography, but not for Landscape photography.

[@MacawAviculture]

I decided to rent a Canon R6 Mark 2 and it arrived today. After using your settings, I am simply amazed at the quality of photos taken of my Macaw family. I ordered an Canon R3 yesterday, so by the time it arrives on Monday, setting it up should be very easy. Thank you for all the help and coaching my friend!

[@dmfinpa]

This is a highly useful guide and I am going to make some changes. I have been having a great deal of difficulty since acquiring the R6ii and 100-500 Canon lens, specifically with birds in flight and even aircraft at air shows. I am either unable to grab focus or constantly losing it. I previously had a 7Dii w/ Canon 100-400ii, and I had none of these issues. It’s been so aggravating that I am concerned I made a big mistake moving to mirrorless. Any additional assistance is appreciated.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

Excellent setup. Even when I change it, at least I understand why. I am coming from the Nikon menu system, so this was rather different. I call Nikon a "side-menu" and the Canon a "top-menu." I wish they had a way to save the settings to a card.

[@eradams1]

I found this video extremely helpful. How might you change these settings when shooting stills of sports? Ie. if subjects were wearing helmets making eye detection more difficult.

[@jon87583]

Jan, you just might be the best overall "how to" vlogger!. This vid is clear, well paced, and informative.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you! 😃

[@GlennBrownOz]

Thanks Jan for this setup vid. Got me going with my new R6II. I've gone with a triple back button Focus. Seems like a great way of taking advantage of the AF options it has. So flexible I love it.

[@jeffgaboury3157]

Alas, the R6 Mark II is out of my price range, but I have pre-ordered the R8 and I think I can leverage at least some of this for that camera, since it shares the same sensor and AF system. Thank you!

[@dogstoryteller]

Always appreciate what you give to others in education! You have a gift for teaching! Thank you Jan!

[@cosmosindustrial1563]

I'm trying to understand the "retract lens on power off" thing. Does the RF 35mm F1.8 extend automatically? I have an EF 24-70 that extends manually for zoom (also an EF 70-200). Will this lens be ok if I disable "retract lens on power off"? I'm guessing it's different because it dows not extend to focus, only to zoom, whereas the RF 35mm doesn't zoom. Great video, thanks!

[@jan_wegener]

Yes, it affects lenses where you don’t manually zoom, but the lens protrudes in an out by itself basically

[@SylviaScienceWrighter]

Setting up my new R6M2 today -- my first mirrorless -- using your settings. Great video overall; thanks especially for explaining dual back-button focusing two and three times as you progress through the menus. Question about IS modes on the Canon 100-400 EF L ii lens, which I'll be using with dual back-button focusing as you suggest, with the R6M2 and EF-to-RF adapter: Which lens IS mode is best for hummingbirds moving erratically -- 2 or 3?

[@jan_wegener]

I like mode 1

[@j4kke046]

I’ve been waiting for this video mate 😎🥳

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

I'm trying to figure out why I have everything copied perfectly, yet it still selects subject even when I am trying to spot focus

[@jan_wegener]

It does sometimes. It's actually very hard to turn off completely on the R6 II. I think the only way is to go to the custom buttons, then assign the button for spot AF, but don't just set it to AF- ON and instead, press, I think it's info, but could be another button), which then opens up a new sub menu that let's you configure everything what happens when you press that button. You may be able totally turn it off there, but not 100% sure.

[@andygray7776]

I have just got an R8 and as expected, 90% of the set up you have used in this video also applies to the new R8. Great work thanks Jan, that has save me a load of time and made my workflow much easier 😊

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome!

[@arthurg9737]

Jan, Thank you for sharing these settings. I am still learning what works for me best. It is definitely a journey :-)

[@Guoenyi]

Thanks for the guide! Why do you now like 4k 50fps?

[@bd7654]

Just what I needed. Have I missed something, or have Canon gone completely stupid. No way to save setting to SD card ???? CRAZY

[@jan_wegener]

Only R5 and up

[@jonberube2489]

Great video and love the info and now I have to make some adjustments to my setup. I love my R6II and newly acquired EF 600mm F/4 IS II. I'm shooting stills 95-99% of the time but have found myself shooting some 180fps videos too (a few examples on my channel). Maybe I'll start editing videos in the future.

[@leotexas3485]

I've recently began practicing wildlife photography by photographing water fowl. I wondered why only a few of my photos were sharp, but most of my others were slightly blurry using the RF 100 - 400 lens. From this video, now I see that there are extra settings I have active that may have slowed my camera and affected my images. Thanks for this!

[@ashktch]

what extra settings were active?

[@stephs1476]

Hi, just received my R6 Mark II and I’m wondering how I can take off the squares on my photo previews or is that just something I’ll just deal with?

[@jan_wegener]

The focusing point on the images taken or the AF fields in the viewfinder?

[@timeless.tavern]

Hi, do you really have 180 fps option? In my csmera it gives 150 fps max... what i am foing wrong?(((

[@jan_wegener]

Is it set to pal?

[@marcoesquandolez4737]

Does nobody manually focus their camera anymore? This was a very helpful video as I just bought this camera

[@jan_wegener]

No 😄

[@MacawAviculture]

Thank you for the best instructional video I have ever seen! I only take photos/videos of my Macaw parrot family, both outdoors and indoors. I have used a Canon 1Dx Mark 2 since 2016, and with the new eye tracking function and 4K video abilities, it is time to move up to either an R3 or an R6 Mark 2. I just rented an R6 Mark 2 and it should arrive in 2 days, so this video will be a lifesaver! Thank you very much!

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

Excellent video Jan, my Mk ii should be with me any day now fingers crossed 🤞🏼 so this video is perfect timing 👍🏼

[@jan_wegener]

Awesome!

[@os2baba]

I just can't get used to back focus button. I have made several attempts at doing that. But it's just not my thing. So, given that, how can I set it up so I have the eye detection and manual focus when not pressed?

[@jan_wegener]

you can only have two focus modes, if at least one is on a back button, you don't have to have both of them on a back button, but at least one has to be there

[@pamela-yourlifeasart]

Great video, I definietely will come back to - thank you for sharing the settings, thats how I learn best when I can see various settings in comparison to what I am using myself. LOVE bird photography so this is very helpful!!!

[@Vincentioia]

Great video. A lot in good info, very fast paced , but essential. Helped me a lot. Thank you!!! ❤

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ajsevents6527]

Very grateful for your thorough screen-by-screen settings review. I was having serious trouble understanding the adapting the new focus features. I 'm been accosted to simple siingle-point focusing with my 5D Mark 2s.

[@travisharrisphotography]

Quick question for you.. In photo mode, I want to be able to just press the record button and record video. I was told this will default to the video settings that are saved in move mode, in C3. So, I flip the camera to movie mode, set the exposure the way I want for video and save in c3. Great. Then, back to photo-mode and off I go taking photos. When I press the record button, it starts shooting video, but its not at all the settings I saved. Its in some type of auto mode? Its weird. How can I fix this?

[@jan_wegener]

That only works on the R5 and R3, not the other bodies unfortunately

[@travisharrisphotography]

Ah! Okay, well that would explain it then. I guess on the R6 II it's less of an issue (now that I think about it) as there is a dedicated button to switch over, so I guess I could just get the video settings the way I want first, in that mode, switch to photo, shoot etc.. then, its just a matter of flipping the switch to switch over and start recording. Still pretty fast.@@jan_wegener

[@AlexKim-po5lx]

Please tell me, I have a Canon 5 d m3. I want to change it to mirrorless. Initially R6m2 or Sony a 7m4. Or should I buy the R5 right away? Sony a7mr5. I can buy a camera once and I won't be able to anymore. There is a Canon 24-105 L 1 lens of the first version. Megapixels are welcome

[@ibrahimuzun-]

It is the most descriptive Canon Eos R6 video I have watched so far. Thank you for your effort 🙏🙏🙏

[@jan_wegener]

My pleasure!

[@drmathochist06]

Thanks for this! I'm a bit late to this party, but I've kept using my R7 for birds, but with the 200-800 I've moved to using my R6II and wanted to come up with advice on the AF modes. There's one notable difference in the setup I like: since (as you suggest) I don't use the record button in stills mode, I reassign the "dial func" menu (normally on the M-Fn button) to that button. Then the M-Fn button I set to the tracking toggle, which you have set to the DOF preview button. THEN I use the DOF preview as a panic button, in case something unexpected suddenly happens. This "panic button" mode switches to a different AF setup entirely, trying to pick up a subject in the entire field of view, and widening the acceptable exposure settings. Then if I'm busy trying to get a nice, careful shot of some nesting GBHs in one direction and I suddenly hear a bald eagle making a raid on the rookery, I can pivot, hit the panic button, and hope to grab something.

[@tlustejmicin]

This is a video I needed. My whole life I had ancient cameras. Which I loved and proved it is not about the gear. Cost a lot of sweat and postprocessing to show that old cameras with a prime are more than competitive. 20D, 30D and last 10 years 5D Classic (2005 manufacture date). Two days ago I picked up R6ii and holy moly. Milions of features which do the job for you. Literally. 5Dc could only point with one cross type middle focus point and then you recomposed the frame. Slow fps. Limited DR etc. Now I feel like in startrek 😅

[@deanpratley125]

Jan, I am having trouble getting the custom modes to keep the f stop settings where I left them (for instance night photography or landscape) I set it to f8 ISO800. It remembers all other settings except the f stop. Any ideas? What am I doing wrong?

[@jan_wegener]

If you don’t have the setting on that saves them automatically you will need to save them every time you change them

[@deanpratley125]

@@jan_wegener Ahhhh Ok thank you Jan. My wife and I are planning some cool trips this year to Vancouver Island. If I see Glen, I’ll tell him hi from you. Cheers

[@mariathapper7440]

Thank you for a great (but very fast video with lots of pausing :)). I haven´t tried back button focus before because I think my hands are too small to handle it but I´ve decided to give it a go anyway. So to my question. When i focus with the star for eye fokus the square is very big. I hade it on auto since i photograf both animals and people. I tried to change it to animals but still got that big square not letting me know it really just have the focus on the eye and not the whole face (tried on my dog). Did I miss something?

[@AutoMoPho]

Thank you Jan, got my R6 mk2 yesterday this was super helpful being a motorsport shooter i love my single point AF on track, but in the pits I take photos of people so having eyeAF available quickly and easily will be a massive help

[@DougMirandaPhoto]

oh my gosh turning off whole area tracking servo AF saved me from going insane!!! Why do they ship cameras with the most jacked up settings? Thanks again you're a lifesaver!!!

[@richardcohen8769]

Great video. Just got an r6ii to upgrade my mki, this was helpful. Looking for the same for my old r5...

[@poutsandboots5891]

I begin by congratulate you for all your fantastic videos...except for this one ☺ I am really sorry but I think you are going way too fast in this video. My first language is french and I know it does'nt help but I'm certainly not the sole stranger to watch your videos and following you in your photo adventures. Back to this video, I needed to put it on pause every ten seconds or so and often rewind few seconds back to watch the sequence again to fully understand what you said or apply the modifications on my camera. It took me more than an hour and at some point I often taught of quitting and find another easier to follow video, but I finally get to the end. Please take this as a constructive comment 😊

[@MusaonYT]

R6 MKII's AF features and functionality seems a lot more intuitive compared to the R6. Itching to get one by selling my R6 😬

[@wedrivetheworld]

All of them to be fair

[@bjoernfu]

Hi Jan, really helpful, thanks a lot. Just one question, after a update to 1.2.0 the magnification position (min14:49) is always in the middle but I choose from focus point. Is this normal or I misunderstood this feature, that I always want to fast see my focus area in original size?

[@DTSquared]

Very thorough video thank you. Watched originally to confirm that R6 MK II I'm looking at buying will allow shutter button to be reconfigured as video start (it does). Massive bonus though was when you briefly mentioned the "Movie Servo AF Speed" this is really useful for slow focus pulls when videoing, and it turns out that my current EOS-R already has the feature but I hadn't realised!!! Thanks again.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mahdfireworks]

Hi there jan I have question for you. I am considering the rf 100-500 with a 1.4 tc on the r6 but i am not sure if thats the best choise for me compared to a used ef 600 f4 l is usm mk2 also with 1.4 tc. I shoot birds In fligth and the ligth here in Denmark is not like the sunny days down under. So please advise Thx Regards from Denmark

[@NickNoblePhotography]

Thanks. I bought your PDF. Much easier that start and stop video. Help! I had my 5D4 set so C1 did a three shot bracket. I switch to C1 and press the shutter and it did three images automatically. I have on my new R6 Mark II C1 set to a three shot bracket but I can't figure out how to make it do all three shots with one shutter push. I set it up on y 5D4 many years ago and I nit longer can figure out the setting. Can you help please!

[@Echoesofwild]

Hi Jan, I´m considering to buy the R6 Mark II so my boys can come along with me and start enjoying being out. I went to a nearby shop and while I was having the camera on my hands I notice if you shake a camera just a little bit you hear a noise like something is loose inside. I don´t know anyone that have that camera. Is that what you can experience on yours as well? Thank you.

[@SharonDale-s4u]

I've set my R6 up as you have said, I will give it another try in the field. My problem is tracking an keeping the focus sharp at all times.

[@wedrivetheworld]

I have had this camera now for over a month an on really disappointed in the sharpness I'm using it for mostly landscape photography but the images compares to the 5Dmk4 are disappointing to be honest

[@jan_wegener]

What lenses? Is it the lower resolution?

[@wedrivetheworld]

I have the 16:35 2.8mkiii and the 247/70 2.8ii and the sigma 150:600 also the RF 24/105 just can't get the photos I want thanks for replying

[@jan_wegener]

@@wedrivetheworldwith all the lenses it mainly the sigma?

[@Eric-pm6ol]

Excellent video. While reading the manual is always helpful, having a video with detail settings and rationale really helps me make informed decisions on the settings that are right for me. Thanks very much.

[@kennethcheong4498]

Your video showed 'Area+pt' and not "Pt only" which confused me. I tried to flip to vertical in the field and almost missed my shot!

[@ursthomann3463]

Great video, Jan. Thanks for all your fantastic footage. I really enjoy watching all of them, even the ones that are not too relevant to me, like this one for instance (I own the R5). I will re-watch the R5 settings video. So far, I was unable to assign the depth of field button with the wide autofocus tracking on my R5, which is something that I used on my 5Div before I changed to the R5.

[@garystone6583]

I have just got my R6 mkii from a 7d ii and 5d iv. Glad I found your video to set up for the new camera.have followed your advise and setting so this weekend I have a good base set up. Thank you.

[@cesarm8811]

Hey Jan, don't own the Canon R6 Mark II, but if I did, I am sure this would be a great video to setup the camera.

[@shaamseyanaphotography]

good job

[@zmstudiochannel]

any idea how to fix EVF screen low light how to fix it r6 ii please!

[@jan_wegener]

What do you mean?

[@zmstudiochannel]

@@jan_wegener what I am saying is the evf screen is kind of dark how can I make it brighter?

[@jan_wegener]

@@zmstudiochannel you can change the brightness on the yellow menu, but if it’s too dark it usually means you’re underexposing

[@ADILSONMARQUES1943]

I have an R6, and doing tests, photo and video, when it reaches 1" or less appears the message Busy, the memories are of good capacity, the ISO settings off, I did the test in 6D and 7D II with the same memories and does not appear the message, it may be some wrong configuration.

[@jan_wegener]

Never heard of it. May be best to factory reset it

[@TheChadWork2001]

Most videos on this topic don’t tell you what mode to be in to setup these menus. They just start talking about menus.

[@Talha.Bros007]

Not good video

[@noelchignell1048]

Hi Jan Just brought this camera yesterday and it's a revelation after my 1DX ii. Thanks so much for the set up guide Jan. I followed your settings but changed a few things: I've set up the custom buttons to vary the fps with C1 set for 20 fps and Electronic shutter, C2 again e shutter but 40 fps and C3 mechanical shutter 12 fps. I've also programmed the AF point selection AF point selection button as a 3rd back button set to All area tracking. Looking forward to your review of the RF 200-800 which I'm considering buying. Cheers Noel

[@chrisgrylls9132]

Thanks for a great video helping me better understand the best settings for this magic camera.

[@robertcummings1155]

Great video, very helpful, May I suggest using the SET button to review photos. It's very handy and if you accidentally tap it, no changes are made.

[@Gremlack13]

Just got mine today and am lost when using it compared to my rp. Gotta really figure out the autofocus.

[@srirakshadigital5178]

exlent settings

[@JanineMKartist]

Overwhelming

[@kgsfitness7806]

thank you for the video. My mac is 10 years old and will not open C-raw files. i have to shoot in JPEG. Also; when i try to change the drive mode to high speed continuous + it doesn't give me that option...it is grayed out. any suggestions?

[@jan_wegener]

there should be many programs that open those files, like Lightroom?

[@mgpinkangler]

Thanks this helps alot, I'll get mine next week. 😊

[@terrydonofrio8103]

Where can I get info about joint your group ….

[@jan_wegener]

the channel membership?

[@BobThomson-u3t]

I think you should consider putting a wildlife notation in the title so people know before they view

[@toosas]

hey, thanks for the useful video. I must be missing a setting somewhere because even after remapping af-on and * buttons I'm getting big blue squares around objects if the camera recognises something (not eye and not face, also veering off from spot focus point with a blue square too). What gives? thank you

[@toosas]

for anyone who comes after me - i found the answer - you need to assign a button (I used SET button) to "direct select of sub to detect" which lets you toggle the function on and off. Might pay to remove the less needed objects to detect from the list to make toggle faster. Good luck

[@worldrider]

Thanks for sharing this information. The video was indeed informative, and your speed through the settings was impressive. However, I can't help but feel a bit misled. Upon initially discovering your channel with the enticing thumbnail and title promising essential "settings" I supposedly "need" to know, I eagerly followed along with my new camera in hand. Yet, as you navigated through the menus and adjusted various settings, it became apparent that many of them weren't relevant to my style of photography-primarily focused on run-and-gun, travel, street, and documentary shots. Unlike those who capture birds and wildlife, which I only occasionally do on specific trips, my subjects include people, places, landscapes, food, and similar elements. It would be helpful if the video was upfront about its target audience, perhaps suggesting, "If you're into shooting birds, here are the essential settings you need to know." I ended up revisiting the video and undoing more than half of the recommended settings that didn't align with my needs. Despite this, thank you for your efforts and the valuable information provided-I did learn a lot. It's just essential to acknowledge that these settings might not be universally applicable-to everyone. Thanks again!

[@jan_wegener]

When I shoot other things I still have my camera set up the same with with double back button AF etc. The only thing you'd change is what it needs to track Ultimate these videos can only be a guide and you will always need to customise a few things to your own liking

[@worldrider]

Thanks, @@jan_wegener - I do get that and have been playing and practicing these and other settings for the past week and I'm still not dialed, but I'm giving backbutton focus a whirl and playing with the cases and adjustments among other things. I appreciate your reply. Good luck and keep up the work! Cheers!

[@MartinThornspic]

Hi Jan, I have been working with the Canon R6 mark 2 for almost a year now and have used almost all the settings according to your video. This also applies to the back-button focus. Never had any problems until recently. Recently, however, I noticed that my focus point moved while pressing the shutter button. This occurs in both H and H+ and both electronic and electrical 1 grd. When you look back at the photos you see the square of the AF spot shift to the right without the camera (or me) moving... Because I thought there was a malfunction, the camera was sent to the repair service of Canon "Tech Repair" via the supplier. I received the following, in my opinion strange conclusion. If I understand them correctly, back-button focus is the cause of the problem 😱??? What is your opinion about this? Thank you in advance. Below is the answer from Canon Repair The mentioned complaint its related to a setting, the camera its set to focus through the AF-ON button and this button its also set to detect objects. In order to avoid the focus to shift from the desired point, this button should be set to Metering and AF start The camera works according to specifications. EOS R6 MKII

[@jan_wegener]

What the camera tech is saying is that because you have eye tracking on AF on, it starts the eye AF and not the spot AF. But I believe that is not you issue, is it? You have eye AF on AF-on and spot AF on the star button right? And if you press neither of the buttons but the shutter button the AF moves?

[@MartinThornspic]

@@jan_wegener That's right Jan. Exactly as you suggest in your video. Always worked great. Recently I noticed this after I determined the focus point using spot and then. press the shutter button on H or H+, the focus point moves to the right during recording. On my R7 it just stays at the same point as it should as long as the subject doesn't move.

[@MartinThornspic]

@@jan_wegener The answer that I changed my default setting to back-button focus and that that is the cause of my problem seems crazy to me

[@jan_wegener]

@@MartinThornspic it sounds odd your problem. Canons answer is just their standard “everything is fine, we don’t care” take unfortunately

[@MartinThornspic]

@@jan_wegener That's right Jan, I just picked up my camera and discussed it with the seller. Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that there is indeed something wrong with the camera and that it appears to be IS/IBIS related. With the stabilization on the RF 100-500 set to "off", the problem of the AF point shifting to the right does not occur. With a demo R6 mark 2, the problem certainly does not occur with the same lens... In short, it really depends on the body/software and will have to be repaired. The supplier says he cannot do this and refers to Canon Tech Repair.... the customer can solve it himself so.... To be continued, but I don't think you are looking forward to that Jan. So it has nothing to do with the settings.

[@GlennBartley]

Great video. This will be very helpful for all the R6II users!

[@jan_wegener]

I hope so!

[@TheJollymarcus]

Great video Jan! I do have one question about the eye detection feature if you could please help!.... I just upgraded from the R6 to the R6 Mk2 and I can't seem set up the auto focus settings the way I had it on my R6. On my previous R6 I had my back AF-On button activate the eye detection tracking focusing on and off, allowing me to switch from spot focusing to eye detection focusing when needed. This was great when I was photographing a person walking towards me and I would need the focus to stay sharp on the subjects face! But now, I see that Canon has eliminated that eye tracking focus feature in the Auto-focus menu on the R6MK2. If i wanted to the set this up on my R6II, what customize focus setting should i set my AF-On button to? Is it (Start/Stop Whole area AF tracking) or (AF on detected subject) or (Eye detection AF) or (Eye detection)??? So many new options when all I want is to track the eye when i want it to! Please help!

[@EmotionalTrance]

No answer unfortunately

[@timdelma]

Very clear video. Just switched from Nikon to Canon and always used back button focus. This video helped me a lot to get my my settings right... Thank you!!!

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@terrydonofrio8103]

Your videos for my R6MK2 and the R7 were excellent for both Bird and Sports action photography. But the best feature was the setup PDF guides allowing me to setup the cameras without going all thre the videos each time … the setup guides were well worth the small amount of money …. Well done

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear and happy I could help

[@NancySimmons-g9c]

My R6MkII will arrive tomorrow. I shoot jpeg and I see all of your settings are for shooting Raw....will those settings work for me? Or do you have a reference for shooting jpeg?

[@drawingkid123]

Never shoot jpeg

[@RainCityLar]

Excellent! Easily the best video for Canon EOS R6 II settings for birding and wildlife.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buddahbud1]

I find Jan I play back your guide videos in 1/2 speed and I can follow the button changing instructions :-) and still understand what you're saying too. Thanx

[@jan_wegener]

hehe nice

[@vinayakfilms-h4g]

sir what is video system in india NTSC or PAL

[@jan_wegener]

Pal I assume

[@vinayakfilms-h4g]

@@jan_wegener thank u sir

[@jamesownby2402]

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on this camera - this video seems invaluable for setting it up to do bird photography and especially BIF. Great job, Jan!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alphonsusdeodatus5522]

Does the Canon RF 800mm f/11 have the same focus zone limitation on the R6 II (as the R5 and R6 where you only get a tiny box), or is it like the R3, where you get to use most of the zone?

[@jan_wegener]

You get a lot more than on R5/6/7

[@rinogambardella5230]

Wonderful video!! Sorry Jan, where can i download the setup guides in pdf? Thank you very much.

[@jan_wegener]

Thank you. Here: thebirdphotographyshow.com

[@Veracity24U]

Thank you very much! 😊❤

[@deanhenthorn8674]

I simply appreciate all the effort. I am going to try your focus set up and hope it doesnt take too long to adapt to the 2 back buttons.

[@captainsteve19]

Keep ruling Jan! Couple of theses changes help my r5

[@rogerrhoades5167]

I am in the market to upgrade my D7 Mark II and this video has provided me with a wealth of information. I believe the R6 II is a good fit for me as primarly a bird/wildlife photographer. Thank you for the information.

[@jan_wegener]

Great to hear!

[@melviname4484]

This is a great setup video! Thanks so much for all the details... it really helped me get started with my NEW R6 markII.

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgemccormick1247]

Thanks Jan, I get my R6 MII next week can’t wait to set it up and start shooting, all wildlife very active now in the breeding season. 👀👀

[@jan_wegener]

Congrats! You will enjoy it

[@tomasmachourek9805]

hi, Regarding focus bracketing, can it be saved to a separate folder? Or even better to have each sequence saved separately or with different names .. otherwise it is just hundreds of files, and you have no idea where one ends and the second starts .. does anybody know this, pls?

[@jan_wegener]

I am not 100% sure, but I don't think you can

[@arcticshots2321]

I set it up like this and it works good, I do notice though the when using the EF600/4II with the 1,4ext it is annoyingly slow to focus

[@jan_wegener]

That’s the lens and extender tho unfortunately

[@MrCNMW]

Hi Jan, thanks for the great video. Just want to confirm your worklow on the field. Please correct me if I am wrong. By default you have the AF set to (Spot focus, Servo, Eye detection-off, tracking-off, subject detection-animal). You set the focus point either using the joy stick or top-right corner of the screen. Hit the "*" button to acquire focus. Hit the "AF-ON" button to enable eye detection. Hit the front button to enable/disable tracking. The last 2 buttons not necessarily in the same order. This would really help understand your workflow. I own a R7 and would like to see if your workflow helps me improve my keeper rate. Thnx in advance👍

[@jan_wegener]

I usually only hit the AF-on button and only when the eye tracking doesn’t find the bird or misses I will use the * button. The button on the front I almost never use

[@MrCNMW]

@@jan_wegener thank you 👍. Will try it 😀

[@andrewhunter9770]

looks like shooting quick birds has made you fast, too. I had to stop and repeat the video several times.😃 So it was very good to have the chapters. Thank you for your efforts. This will definitely help me to get a better understanding of the camera.

[@jan_wegener]

always a fine line between too fast and boring ;)

[@janapasley6789]

Great video! There were so many aspects of the settings I was unsure about that you touched on. i will definitely be utilizing a lot of the changes you suggest. Thank you!

[@jan_wegener]

Glad it was helpful!