My M6 Mark II Broke

[@markwiemels]

Look forward to the next phase of videos, these are the things I am now working on too, landscape, wildlife, and street photography.

[@faspete2nd]

This is the busy time for teaching (end of the school year). It might be a while before I get another video posted. My summer starts May 21st so I hope to have time after that to get a bunch of videos shot, edited, and posted. By the way I picked up the Canon RF 100-500 and it's amazing!!! Best lens I have ever owned...period.

[@markwiemels]

@@faspete2nd the RF 100-500! Wow, started with an M50, now it’s professional photo gear!

[@faspete2nd]

It's a little ridiculous to think where I was about a year ago and compare it to where I am now. I know I don't really need all the new gear I have been getting to do the things I need to do, but I just can't help it. I've said it before and I'll say it again....I have a problem with spending money on things I want, but don't really need. But it is fun to have new things to play with. Take care Mark. Talk to you soon.

[@ignaciogerardi]

@@faspete2nd please make a video about colour grading video from this camera please. I think with cinestyle they give you a flat profile. Thanks and great content!

[@patsfocus]

Thanks for that, I have just gone over to the M6, my M5 suddenly stopped working I have found I have changed things without changing settings, your helpful hints on set up are great. Will check your stream on Instagram.

[@faspete2nd]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@jimoryan4159]

In Australia we are lucky enough to have a five year warranty on all Canon Cameras. My M6 ii is about 12 months old and I love it.

[@faspete2nd]

Nice! I'm right there with you...I love this little beast of a camera. It's not perfect, but it does what I need it to do.

[@guardianobserver6593]

In fact Its a two years old camera.

[@Leada1ne]

I use my M6 Mark II as my main camera and I absolutely love it!! I've been using it for a bout a yr now and just posted my 1st YT video last week, with my 2nd going up today or tomorrow!! I bought mine from bestbuy with the 3 yr protection plan so, I don't have to worry about going through canon and just take it to any best buy and they'll either give me a new one right there, or store credit for the full amount to get something else.... definitely the best way to go👍💯

[@faspete2nd]

It's a great little camera. Good luck with your channel.

[@Leada1ne]

@@faspete2nd thank you.... same to you 👍😉

[@gregorhi2]

Is there any danger of using the shoulder strap with a bigger EF lens? The EF adapter has a tripod mount so I'm wondering if the camera or adapter can handle the weight while carrying the camera on the strap.

[@faspete2nd]

I don't think there should be a problem. I carry the EF 400mm on it all the time and have not had a problem.

[@Panda.gultom]

Do u have a video how to do live streaming with canon m6 mark ii?

[@faspete2nd]

I don't have a specific video on live streaming, but I do have a video about using the WebCam utility.

[@hernanhmendez]

I've had the same issue and all this time I thought i just though i had some setting set up incorrectly

[@faspete2nd]

At first I though I was hitting something accidentally and then I realized something else was wrong. Despite the issue, I still liked the camera the entire time I had it.

[@RondasRandomThoughts]

I have all of my equipment covered, but I'm at track and will place myself in some precarious positions for landscape photos. Once track is over, I need to get back out again.

[@faspete2nd]

How is your son? Is he still doing track? Yes...most definitely beneficial to have your equipment covered if you're putting yourself into those types of positions.

[@B.D.TRX4]

when you said your camera was broken a little while ago.. before you released this video.. i was afraid you might be DONE with the M6 Mark II... your videos on the M6 Mark II are by far the very best of all youtube channels I have searched.. and I have searched exhaustively ....

[@faspete2nd]

I'm so happy to hear this. More to come, but it will be more hands on approach rather than straight up tutorial.

[@serkans]

Hi Peter, can you please tell me if it was that particular error on the camera that was not covered under warranty, or was it because your camera's warranty had expired? Thanks.

[@faspete2nd]

This is word for word what the letter stated. We have revived your Canon Product for evaluation and repair or replacement. In an effort to provide our valued customers with a fast and economical repair solution for out-of-warranty products like yours, this model is exchanged as a whole unit when sent in for service. Please note that the replacement product may be the same or a similar model with the same, similar, or additional features, and may be new or factory-refurbished.

[@drmaddi0959]

HI Pete, subscriber and channel supporter here from Oz. I have an M6 mk II question and would be SO grateful if you could shed any light for me. I have researched and asked technical advice but no one can give me an solid answer. My question is: should a decent external mic (i have a Rode VideoMic Pro) be able to record audio EMI-free when the camera (M6 mkII) is powered by the AC wall adapter (the official Canon CA-PS700 with the Canon DR-E17 DC Coupler LPE17 Battery)? The reason I ask this is because the audio is fantastic(EMI-free) when I shoot with the camera battery inserted but when I have the camera powered by the AC wall adapter I always get an EMI buzz in the audio BG. Surely these mics are not solely designed to shoot on battery powered cameras only, or are they? Any advise or clarity on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time, Pete!

[@faspete2nd]

I have the same problem while using my Deity V-Mic D3 Pro. In my Top 5 accessories video a viewer (Bill Hillock) made a comment about using a Furman Power Conditioner or an HumX to solve the problem. I did not notice the hum until I put on headphones and re watched one of my videos using the Canon's DC Coupler. Full disclosure...I have not used the DC Coupler again when shooting a video and I did not get a Furman Power Conditioner or the HumX to see if it solved the problem. I have 5 extra batteries and use them while recording my videos. I still use the DC coupler while live steaming, but not when recording.

[@drmaddi0959]

@@faspete2nd Thanks for your speedy response, Pete. Sounds to me like most of these on-camera shotgun mics are really only any good when the cameras are battery powered like you mentioned. Of course the manufacturer won't tell you this. Will give the the power conditioner some research and if it is a resolve I'll let you know. Thanks again for your help, buddy, you're a legend! 🙏

[@ignaciogerardi]

Could you please make a video of colour grading footage from the m6 mk ii?? I just bought it

[@faspete2nd]

Yes. I'm in the process of doing 3 videos covering the picture styles, color correcting, and then color grading.

[@ignaciogerardi]

@@faspete2nd please add the flat cinestyle profile

[@francisfontanilla]

Hi. Do you happen to know if movie digital IS on this camera works on third party manua lenses?

[@faspete2nd]

I don't know for sure, but I would think it would. Digital IS is camera dependent not lens dependent, but I could be wrong.

[@iKaiFL]

I recognized the same mistake at my m6 Mark II sometimes. So it is a problem from canon and not by your treatment of the cam.

[@faspete2nd]

That's good to know. I wondered if anyone had the same issue.

[@iKaiFL]

@@faspete2nd Please let me know, if you get your money back.

[@faspete2nd]

No money will be refunded. Canon just sent me a refurbished camera to replace the broken one that was not under warranty. I guess I could have just asked them to send the camera back without repairing it and I could have just lived with or managed the defective dial.

[@iKaiFL]

@@faspete2nd Hi Peter! Yes, you told that in your video. But, now you and I found out, that canon sold us a broken product. That‘s Not the Deal when you buy a new camera. So they broke the sale contract. (At least that means anything in Germany). So Canon has to fix that for free. If they repair your cam or give you a new camera...is theire choice. But they can not charge you extra costs when it is obvious that you didn‘t damage the camera. You can refere your argumentation on me and my commentary here. We do Not know us. I am from the north of Germany (Flensburg). So no one can claim, that we we arranged anything. I follow you here on youtube...saw your video and discovered that I have the same problem with my canon m6 mk II as you had.

[@bryanbuff]

Question for you: is there a way to more quickly switch to HFR mode? Or do I always have to go into the menu and enable it?

[@faspete2nd]

I don't see a way to remap a button to HDR or set it to C1 or C2 so the fastest way would be to put it in your green star favorite menu.

[@bryanbuff]

@@faspete2nd thanks!

[@bryanbuff]

@@faspete2nd Just to clarify, I was talking about High Frame Rate, not HDR. But I think the same answer applies.

[@faspete2nd]

@@bryanbuff Oh. Sorry. You can change the frame rate quickly by pressing the left side of the wheel on the back without having to pull up the menu.

[@faspete2nd]

You can also set your frame rate to high and then set that as C1 or C2.

[@AjaySingh-228]

Canon replaced a new camera..thats good sir...8k thats nice..i too love wildlife photography..I ordered canon 90d used camera..its delay due to covid 19.. waiting for that

[@faspete2nd]

Thanks for sharing. When the camera gets to you let me know what you think of it.

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@faspete2nd okay sure sir..you are welcome

[@andreaball]

Everytime I turn the camera on I have to reset the date/time/zone-do you know a fix for this?

[@faspete2nd]

I am sorry to say it, but no. I have no fix for that. If you have not already why don't you try a factory reset and see if that works.

[@steve5912]

Hey you remember me Steven Brush ?

[@faspete2nd]

Former student 5-6 years ago? Tall skinny blond kid? Is your Dad a house painter and sister Klavdia?

[@RogerAVHansen]

How was it to edit the 8K? 😊

[@faspete2nd]

Well...that's a good question. Color grading was fine, but I color graded it on my laptop (Dell XPS 17 9700) because it's the only device that is fast enough to handle the file size. The only problem with that is when I played it back on my desktop or TV the color did not look right even though I used the datacolor Spyder X to calibrate all my monitors. So I don't know if I did something wrong . Processing speed and the time it took to render and export the files took about 20min. for the 3min clip. I did some basic color correction and applied a Canon LUT to it. I expected it to be difficult and take a long time to process/render, but overall it was not bad. Prior to getting my laptop it took 5 hours to process a 10min 4k video on my desktop so I will take 20min any day. I don't think I will be doing it again for a talking head video because I don't need it for such a static low dynamic range scene in my studio. I will try it again when I am outside in the woods doing a vlog or taking video of wildlife. I have a lot to learn, but looking forward to it.

[@RodoVkz]

@@faspete2nd the colors depend on your other fevices, for example the s9 plus has 134% of sRGB is oversaturated, if you put in basic color the color is like 100% sRGB, in my television (LG 4k 50 HDR ) is like 118% and in my laptop is like 79%. And inclusive you claibrate all the devices, the colors are limited by the device

[@RodoVkz]

What you teach?

[@faspete2nd]

I've been teaching middle school science for about 25 years.

[@guardianobserver6593]

It's a two years old camera!!!! and the most recent native lens was made three years!!!! ago!!😯 😯 🤔 Canon is not interested.

[@adjake1]

Looks like 1080 on KZbin

[@faspete2nd]

I figured as much, but since I had the R5 I wanted to use the 8K Raw feature to see how the workflow was. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for sharing.