Canon EOS R6 for video - In-depth review after 2 months

[@TrickiKnow]

Now this is the real video shooting review of R6, I learnt so many things. Thank you for making such a great pro video. 👍

[@marcgilles4520]

I love this review of the EOS R6. It Helped me make a very informed decision.

[@damiencooper]

Thanks, that what it's supposed to do!

[@kwameryan]

Great review! I‘ve watched pretty much everything that was out there on the R6, and it think this was the only review that covered everything as well as this based on real world usage. This finally....finally cured my upgrade fever! I‘m gonna stick with my R and my Ninja V for 10-Bit for a bit longer, and use the upgrade budget for a gimbal and maybe another lens. I just can‘t deal with yellow cast and I don‘t really need full frame 4K in my workflow. Thanks for talking the time to do this. It was a huge help!

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a lot for the comment! As I said... amazing cam for some, not so for others... :/

[@chillfuu9652]

yes alothough caplable i think there are better tools around this price point like the lumix S5 is way more suitable for video .

[@zeluisbelo]

Best review of the R6, hands down! I own one and the overheating isn’t as bad as you describe. Maybe because it’s cold now.

[@michaeleze4624]

Vegas here, def overheats

[@izyanali1635]

I think that for the IBIS Wobble, for those professional shots, or even just creative shots, having a gimbal to compensate for IBIS in the lens and camera will probably help. If it get's fixed, that would be even better, but if you prefer, get a gimbal to compensate

[@simonrueger]

I filmed a 40min interview (restart after 30min) without overheating issues. Till now I only did it once. I will do more tests like this

[@damiencooper]

5 mins more or less.. also depends on the enviorment.. but I also feel people keep getting different results with the same camera

[@pianofinger]

@@damiencooper so true. I haven’t seen the overheat yet on my R5 or R6. I only shoot bts and music videos though.

[@chillfuu9652]

Very tempermental, i think that considering the circumstance i think this is were lumix are really strong I defo think the lumix s5 is a steal compared to this

[@makestuffmike]

@@chillfuu9652 yeah, s5 and a lens for the price of the r6.

[@Miltonbosss]

Out of everyone’s review this was definitely the best and most thorough. I do photography and am upgrading my gear

[@TedNemeth]

I like your channel. I just picked up the R6. I’m a videographer from NYC, but I’m about to start a permanent world travel trip. I subscribed to your channel. Keep it up. Thanks again for your content.

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you for this very good and detailed video. Love how you explain everything in simple terms and easy to understand, great job

[@johndrew4689]

Based on real world pro shooting, with plenty of examples...this review is the gold standard. Thankyou !!

[@armeddiver]

Thank you! I bought the R6, which is for personal use and travel photography and videography. Your review is a huge help to me in understanding the camera and its limitations. Again, thank you.

[@Bastian_Schweinstig]

When using the R5 or R6 with the 15-35mm 2.8 set Ibis to enhanced mode and set the lens to 20mm so the wobble is gone. Or set the camera to crop mode and ibis to mode 1. The lens to 15mm. These were my best results to avoid the wobble. Best wishes from Germany

[@RobinNoah]

After digging youtube extensively for R6 reviews, this video is the treasure full of great quality content. nice work man. the fact that dynamic range in clog is not that good is holding me back from buying this. canon protects his cinema lineup, its a pain in the ass unfortunately. anyway, great video ❤️

[@LiamWoodShots]

Thanks for this! I was considering changing to an R6 for wedding videos but this video answered (confirmed) all the hesitations I had. Subbed!

[@drbeardo6960]

OMG You have answered all queries related to R6 I had...!

[@damiencooper]

nice :)

[@danielmcdermott5161]

Very good, thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. You have helped me with my decision and compelled me to subscribe.

[@ConflictMedia]

Einfach das beste Review. Kein dummes Rumgehampel, keine nutzlose B-Roll wie du dir nen Kaffee machst und hintereinander alle Punkte besprochen. So muss das

[@rickong3137]

Thank you for the honest review! Getting R6 on Black Friday!

[@damiencooper]

Nice. Go create some amazing stuff with it!

[@markshirley01]

The IBIS has mixed reactions - Ive seen reviews where its used at 24mm and above and the results look great. One guy got rid of his gimbal because he found the R6 got the shots he needed. PS : I presume the file editing bit was pre M1 Mac - as those files now edit easier.

[@HomesteadPictures]

In regard to IBIS, I really wish you could control which axis is enabled. From what I understand it's mainly the X-axis that causes the wobble effect. In a perfect world I'd have only the Z-axis enabled to dampen vertical vibrations of steps etc and let a gimbal do the rest.

[@ATreeForFive]

Great in depth review ! You deserve way more subscribers. Cheers

[@lubanestube]

finally some detail review of R6! GOOD JOB

[@damiencooper]

thanks for the comment Nenad!

[@AnandaGarden]

Extremely helpful. Thank you. Complexity breaks tech, so the best tech solves complexity by throwing lots of money at it, or by being specialized and simple. I would love to have an R6 without the bugs, which exist even with stills. Sigh. Maybe I'll just keep thrashing away with the 6D for stills and 1080p.

[@galensinkey]

Most informative R6 review I've seen!

[@ausdoug974]

Very helpful. I really enjoyed watching this and learned a lot. Thanks for creating it.

[@ak_hoops]

This was absolutely amazing. Love it honestly. I guess my only remaining question is how the camera is doing now after the recent update!

[@sanellibic9569]

Great video man. You got yourself another subscriber. FYI they have sorted that overheating issue with the new 1.4 update, but that was way after you made this video.

[@sahilpandit9076]

love the effort you put into this video

[@panasonicism]

Thank you bro for this review. I do mostly weddings and I was between the GH5ii and the EOS R6. I was seriously considering the R6 solely for the autofocus. I will get the GH5ii. Thanks a million.

[@billycheng412]

Just bought R6 about 2 week，totally agree with you the DR isn’t very great

[@damiencooper]

let's hope for that update!

[@Cuthalu]

It's absolutely insane Canon has hardlocked IBIS to IS, especially when you consider how terrible the wobble is. What were they thinking?

[@ivavon7122]

To put u out of the misery of watching 30m the canon EOS R6 is a great cinematic video camera that you can make a great short films or even long ones. But it’s still worth watching the video so u won’t be anxious of anything!

[@chrisso1973]

Excellent review, really informative and well-balanced. Liked and subscribed. 👍🏼

[@thewolfofbelgium]

I am really interested in using the camera mainly for video, this was really helpful! :)

[@jeffreyfleming4016]

Wonderful review, and very detailed. Thanks so much for putting this together. 😊👍

[@TerraThink]

Great video. I'd love to hear more about the C70 too.

[@damiencooper]

will do a full review if I can get my hands on the production model!

[@davidalexander1135]

Solid my 1DX Mark 2 and replaced it with the R6. I'm posting using it for commercial photography and so far, for my workflow, it's been great, especially for travel. Also, I love shooting video just using 8bit no c-log and it looks great straight out of camera, but these are not paid so I can see when that might be a no go for editing. Thanks for this awesome video man!!

[@lisavanggg]

Excellent, excellent review! Thanks so much!!

[@rjroser202]

I’m so worried that the R5 will be the only one to get the Clog update 😭😭🥲

[@damiencooper]

fingers crossed! My girlfriend would be SO mad!

[@77dris]

That would really Clog the workflow 😂

[@drbeardo6960]

@@damiencooper I need no log for my workflow 😀

[@subhadipbarman2318]

I do Indian weddings, and most of the time we take 3 to 5 minutes of clips, maximum 10 mins.. So, I took my decision finally to go with the R6.. Thanks to you and your detailed video ..

[@nikhilprasad7445]

Heyy Subhadip !!!, Are you using canon R6 currently? & does it still wobble and overheats when you are using as the camera as you have mentioned above? as i'm concerned about it before purchasing for shooting indian weddings.

[@subhadipbarman2318]

@@nikhilprasad7445 no not at all. Yrs it heats up but not overheats. Its pretty usable. No wobbling issues after the new software update. Believe me, its a beast...

[@nikhilprasad7445]

@@subhadipbarman2318 okayy and is it a good idea to use R6 as Primary cam ?

[@subhadipbarman2318]

@@nikhilprasad7445 If in wedding, then definitely yess...

[@nikhilprasad7445]

@@subhadipbarman2318 Thankx alot man!!

[@gokulvenugopal1422]

Great review bro.. detailed one.. appreciate the work putforth ❤

[@codythep]

Awesome review, man. Thank you for the effort that went into this comprehensive review 🙏🏻

[@codythep]

The silicon Macs seem quite promising!

[@nickdoprzegladaniayt]

That is a great review! I've seen lot of movies on youtube, saying that firmware update lets them record 4K in 30 FPS without overheating, I wonder if anyone of you tried it?

[@AlPortensis]

Really really nice review! I wonder if you ever had a Lumix S5 in hands and if you could make a comparison between these two cameras, since there really isn‘t a lot on youtube.

[@kev0808]

I read a lot of reviews. Everyone hates the autofocus on any Panasonic. If you ever use autofocus, do not consider

[@Ebaggeronline]

High quality video man!

[@muthyamsrinivas4905]

Great effort and excellent review

[@Averro]

funny thing: Waited for the Overheating Review as I need it for Yoga Videos as well and boom, you even mentioned it in example with Yoga Videos... Sadly the camera isnt for me >_

[@edwardscruggs6555]

Great tutorial and highly informative! Thank you!!

[@outoftruthrecords]

Great video. We have 2 c300 mkii’s and 1 c300 mkiii for our main cameras. Im thinking about getting this for some quick turn around b-roll when i dont want to bring the c300’s. It looks like it will be a good choice

[@damiencooper]

oh, for sure!

[@jamesseward9263]

Enjoy your videos! 💕 So why not use a Ninja V to record in ProRes?

[@rayanknezic8682]

Do you know if these issues with is and everything are dealt with the upgraded frimeware

[@AI_superminds]

Cool video!! Do we need to use different lenses for making a video with Canon EOS R6? I know there are other lenses like 24-70mm/35mm F1.4/50mm/85 mm etc for photography. Appreciate your response!! Thank you.

[@prizepig]

Great review! thanks for posting

[@manuelgoicolea7770]

Hi love your videos! Do you think EOS c70 is far superior in image quality? Thank you,

[@damiencooper]

Judging from my experience with the C300III I would honestly say.. different. The DR is def a big factor here

[@manuelgoicolea7770]

@@damiencooper thank you! I don’t know if I’ll wait for c70 or buy r6, because I have the 5dmark Iv, and do lots of kids photos, so eye focus must be amazing!

[@osmanfagir9068]

Really I love you brother😁👌🏽 I was waiting the full review What about the all-I do you think we need it or it’s fine with Ipp!!

[@damiencooper]

Thanks Osman! I was really surprised at how good the IPB was. And since we can't edit the All-I either.. IPB seems fine

[@CaravanMovies]

What do you think the R6 will have ALL-I and CLog-3 in coming days ?

[@rw3452]

Great break down. I’ve found the r6 noisy so far compared to A7smiii. Would love to know your setting?

[@familymusic1771]

Liked and subscribed thank you for the effort

[@Suroky232]

the only problem with the R6 is that for hybrids you can likely miss a shot when quickly changing from stills to video. You have to put up with canons preset video settings and so fumbling around to create your own and then boom! the shots gone! They should of offer a quick 'custom' video setting like the R5.

[@damiencooper]

Just map it to the AF-N button to go from stills to video

[@Suroky232]

@@damiencooper Hey! Just to clarify can you assign any custom video settings to the AF-N button? Only that other reviewers said it was not possible to assign any, hence why I put a hold on R6 order. Cheers for the info as this could be a solution for me!!!

[@LukasMiller91]

Hey Monkeypixel, thanks for the great video! Hopefully, they will also improve the overheating with more firmeware updates. What would you recommend as Canon cameras aside to the R6, which don't have the problems with overheating? So can the canon R record like 2h -4k without overheating? Or is there a camera which can do 4k60p and is not as big like the c100. The thing is, we work at the moment with Panasonics GH5 and we are thinking about changing to canon Full Frame. But we still need then also a camera, which is definitely not overheating as second/third camera.

[@damiencooper]

the R5 doesn't overheat in 4k24, never had an issue in any other mode either. The original R never overheats, period. The new Sony is also a great camera. Even the old 1DXII has 4K60 without overheating.

[@LukasMiller91]

@@damiencooper thank you very much!

[@miguutube]

Great review and awesome footage, thanks a lot. Would you choose C Log or HDR PQ for HDR interview / documentary footage? And you seem to often record in 50fps and not in 60fps, what is your preference here? Thanks

[@pajo55]

great video, thank you for the review !

[@igor_lavresh]

Why you cannot only use the lens IS and disable the IBIS on R6?

[@kacy_12]

Ok, excellent video. so with the ibis wobble, can you just turn it off and use a gimble? Would that solve that problem?

[@damiencooper]

it would ;)

[@gobindsingh8418]

Great video! You just earned a sub!

[@panasonicism]

Good news. C Log 3 has come to the R6.

[@rabobravo]

Thanks for the extensive review! I'm upgrading from a Lumix G85 to do the first videos I will be paid for. My main concerns are AF and low light performance. Do you think this camera worth the extra 800$ comparing with a Sony a7c?

[@markshirley01]

The R6 and A7C are compared together by the slanted lens on KZbin.

[@masterfig9093]

Did you check to see if there was a firmware update for your lens? It seems like I saw somewhere on another review that IBIS wobble was eliminated for one lens after updating the lens firmware (I don't recall who did that review or what lens though).

[@damiencooper]

Unfortunately not for me. Everything I have is up to date

[@masterfig9093]

@@damiencooper I also went back through some reviews that I've watched and found this kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_Oc2mcnJqGjac (see 2 minutes in) that suggests some variation one camera to the next (QC issues). Maybe this also will be addressed in a future firmware update for the R5/R6.

[@scottmanthey3549]

@@damiencooper I think you are confusing mechanical ibis with electronic/digital IS You keep calling it ibis but that is not the same thing. The "wobbly" bits you see are from electronic is and I believe you are sending the wrong message here. The ibis is excellent, it is the electronic IS that is not GREAT. otherwise excellent info. You gained a sub.

[@damiencooper]

@@scottmanthey3549 nope, not correct. I am infact referring to the IBIS in combination with mechanical IS of the lens. I have never even turned on digital IS

[@clonitza]

Since I doubt they will be able to fix IBIS wobble and there are so many issues with R5&R6 I will patiently wait for Sony to release A7IV and switch all my gear slowly. Having to wait to upgrade for so many years my 6D and seeing such half baked products over and over again I question Canon's ability to deliver something I'd be excited to use.

[@collinstebbins2598]

Life is too short to wait for the ‘perfect’ camera :)

[@PouyaLucky]

Love your content so much and I have already learned a lot from you. I have one main issue that I hope you can help me with it, using R6 AF with external monitor or when using my mobile with DJI raven eye, there seems to be non existent ! can you please tell me how to change the focus point in those situations? thanks ma man

[@giorgos1st]

Congratulations for your excellent work! I want to upgrade from the 80D. Do you recommend the R6 or the BMPCC 6K. I downloaded some raw footage from the BMPCC and I was blown away by the quality and the color flexibility I had and the files were so manageable with 4GB GPU. Do they have a noticeable differences in image quality? Does it worth to sacrifice perfect autofocus, full-frame sensor, battery life etc. for 12 bit raw?

[@damiencooper]

That’s totally for you to decide. The two cameras cater to two totally different markets. The image quality on the bmpcc6k is definitely far superior to the R6 though.

[@the-wedding-films]

R6 crappy camera. IBIS crap, overheat after 30min (wtf canon???), blown up highlights, shit codec etc. BMPCC 6k far far FAR SUPERIOR. And if you want run and gun just go for A7S3.

[@giorgos1st]

@@the-wedding-films unfortunately Sony is almost double the price of the bmpcc and I don’t own any Sony glass. The one thing that I am anxious about is if I can put my bmpcc on ronin s with small rig cage and an ssd. And if I need to buy two follow focus systems, one for handheld and one for ronin.

[@VsevolodT]

You are 3rd of 3 vlogers I've seen who are out focus. What camera and what lens you are shot with? Is it "best AF for video"? =))))

[@miljanlakic]

@monkeypixels still no way to turn off ibis only and use 15-35 IS? your content is very very useful, really good job, keep going man...

[@nathandd8541]

You Review So Amazing Thank You

[@Landmarq]

Fantastic Review! I appreciate the time you took to do this right. I know it has helped a lot of people make a decision

[@bakertoddjrbaker]

Great review! I had heard that a firmware update resolved the overheating issues, do you know anything about that? And also does the camera have the overheating issue when shooting in 1080p?

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

No over heating with 1080.

[@romandulce999]

I am between the R6 and the S5... I like the AF of the R6 but i don't like it's colors in video. And other way around with the S5...

[@fanikurti2420]

R6... The missing of the top lcd screen is a deal breaker. How can they sell a 2700€ professional camera without a top screen. That is all i look at for 90% of the cases. It looks like a rebel Ti.

[@makdeeeee]

I prepared the R6 now ❤️

[@fanikurti2420]

Great video! Does r6 video wobble even on gimbal?

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

GREAT PRO REVIEW ,well done got me subed budy! grtzz from the netherlands Johny Geerts

[@michaelathlan]

Do you think that we can get closer to the color of a camera red with the canon r6 or not at all?

[@PH1M0]

Thank for this review 🙏

[@JohnnieButtersonline]

Great video, what happened to the old intro? it was so legendary!

[@X333-t9f]

true

[@damiencooper]

sometimes it's time for a change :D

[@shamhussain]

Has the latest firmware fixed any of the issues?

[@ewapalarczyk17]

Hello, very good material, I only work on music videos which camera in your opinion would be the best For the music videos thank you very much

[@damiencooper]

depends a little on your shooting style and budget! BMPCC6k is a good choice though!

[@ewapalarczyk17]

@@damiencooper Thank you for your very quick reply, But I really like the canon and which you would suggest to me R6 or r5 I would be very grateful for your help, thank you

[@damiencooper]

@@ewapalarczyk17 always R5

[@ewapalarczyk17]

@@damiencooper thanks ❤️

[@raymondedwards5313]

Hello MonkeyPix. Thanks for the Review. I am having problems with the connectivity with my Canon EOS R6 - HDMI - Micro cable, which cuts in and out or shows no camera view in the Portkeys P6 monitor. However, my top left hand corner reads 7.3V. Is this a cable issue, or could I have tampered with the Menu/F Buttons?

[@fredrikmartensson1217]

The bike footage looks absolutely amazing. How high in ISO did you go in the sequences filmed from the car? Great review

[@maikoe7198]

could you tone down the bg music? it's a bit loud and distracting.

[@damiencooper]

Oh is it? Sorry! I just slapped it under and exported. Had no time to check 😒 I’m already on set again

[@outoftruthrecords]

Its fine

[@growproteas1148]

Music is perfect

[@aus_vlog]

can R6 shoot in C3 settings movie mode right from Photo without switching to Movie, just by pushing a movie button? as it was in EOS R...

[@ashstonk]

Quick question what about R6 not using IPB. is it a problem

[@jsasa5668]

Great video! I’m debating between R5 and R6 and could use some pro advice. I am primarily a photographer but I do video interview work and I foresee doing a lot more of it. Wondering if the R5 will be better than the R6 (or viceversa) given that I own a Atomos Ninja Inferno. Which way would you go? Would both handle the interviews ok with the Ninja (1-2hrs interviews)? Thanks again for this video and advice!

[@damiencooper]

Wouldn’t risk it with the R6. 1-2h is quite long. The R6 might very well overheat

[@jsasa5668]

@@damiencooper Thanks, man! So, with the R5 and shooting at 4K 24 or 4K 30 won't overheat with an external? How about if I shot HQ? Can you actually shoot 4K HQ with an Atomos? Thanks again

[@greenlightstudios3469]

Can't you just do a white balance using the k value and your eyes?

[@pierre7636]

Will you be doing a video like this for the R5?

[@damiencooper]

Sure will

[@damiencooper]

Will upload one more bts of a commercial shoot from it. Then I’ll do the review

[@nicolasmorisson2171]

Hi, this video was really instructive about the R6 :). I was wondering what type of ND filter are you using for video on the RF 28-70 f2 ? Does it exist a variable ND filter for 95mm lenses ? Thank you for the quality of your content :)

[@damiencooper]

Yes, I’m using a Freewell ND

[@nicolasmorisson2171]

@@damiencooper omg thank you so much :)

[@kacy_12]

You can get ND mini filters that clip onto the sensor. A company in USA makes them for most mirrowless cameras. They are also on Amazon.

[@nicolasmorisson2171]

@@kacy_12 Hey, i didn't know about it ! thank you for your kind answer Khalid :) I'll look for it then :)

[@johntellbom1885]

Very good review

[@navinagarwal7640]

Great review! In the non-clog mode, does it record at 8bit if yes is it 4:2:2 or 4:2:0. Mainly would like to know if it plays back with Hardware Decoding on DaVinci Resolve Studio. Thanks

[@damiencooper]

It’s 8bit 4:2:0 and plays back easily

[@extremekidproductions7859]

Hows the IBIS wobble on an ef 16-35?

[@fanikurti2420]

R6. Is there a way to keep ON the 3x3 grid or electronic level while recording video? These stay on until the moment i press the record button, then disappear. My videos keep coming out with a tilted horizon. Thank you

[@MartinFransson]

Can I ask why you shoot in 100/50/25 fps? With 120/60/24 fps even slower slowmotion is available. My R6 is coming in a week 🙂

[@lcy81]

R6 support both NTSC and PAL, so it has 100/120/50/60/25/30/24 supported. It just depend the settings on NTSC or PAL. He shoot on 100/50/25fps due to the Australian or European is use PAL video format, it will help to prevent light filcker problem too.