R6 Mark II | The Best Of Both Worlds | Canon's Hybrid Powerhouse

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Thanks for a great video. Based on how sticky the autofocus is and the low light advantage of full frame, I just bought a Canon R6ii to use for wedding videography and photos also. This camera is impressive at its price point for loads of new features compared to cameras from 5 years ago. Your demo really shows it! Just wondering how do you get the camera to record the screen data and focus tracking for You Tube presentation, is there a feature on a Ninja Atomis to record settings, or can you do this internally to the cards? Do you set the "data on screen" record on the camera body? Considering the deep discounts this season in Dec. 2024, the R6ii has become a hot item again.

[@Donny_B]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! I'm sure the R6ii is serving you well. I couldn't believe how much it improved almost every aspect of my business and this channel. I think alot of it was having confidence that my camera was going to get it done with very few limitations. There are sometimes when I wish I had the resolution of a R5 but I still feel the R6 was the right choice as a hybrid camera. Unfortunately, there is no way to internally record the EVF. I've been using a really great affordable recording monitor to record my viewfinder. Its called the Shimbol Memory I and I actually have a review on it if you're in need of a monitor that records. It can record up to 4k60p to a SD card and has a brightness of 2000 nits. The Ninja is capable of doing the same thing if you already have that. All there really is to it is press record on the monitor and make sure all the information you want to display is on your viewfinder by pressing the info button on the camera until it displays what you're looking for. Thanks again for your time, comment, and support! I hope this helps!

[@adude394]

Well said, and thanks for posting. As someone who has lived happily in the DSLR world for 2 decades, I was a bit hesitant to add a mirrorless to my kit. But I did a lot of research - and watched a LOT of videos on KZbin - and finally picked up an R6 Mk II. After just a couple of weeks, my main impression is: Why the heck did I wait so long??? It's a powerhouse of a camera, and with the EF > RF adapter, my EF lenses work beautifully with it. Extremely happy with the purchase.

[@Donny_B]

Thank you for the compliment, comment, and taking the time to say them. I agree. I could not believe what I was missing out on. I use to miss so many shots with the R being that it would only shoot 5 frames continuously. The first time I heard that shutter on the R6ii I was like 👀😁! It is probably the biggest piece of gear that I've bought that has inspired confidence. I know it's cliche to say gear doesn't matter, but this camera truly matters when you learn how to use it. Plus, it's a camera that you won't be able to outgrow. Seems like all my previous bodies, after a few years, you're left wanting or needing more camera. I don't think that is the case with the R6 Mark II. Thanks again for your time and kind words. I really appreciate it. Enjoy your new camera!

[@brittanybeaver6145]

I just bought this camera & an adapter for my ef lens to go on it just waiting to get it! I’m so excited!!

[@adude394]

@@brittanybeaver6145 You're going to love it, I promise! The 24-105 EF lens with the EF >RF adapter on the R6 Mk II is a great pairing. The last thing I need, and what I've been waiting for for MONTHS now, is for Canon to actually produce enough of the 200-800 RF lenses that people who want them can get them! I've had the money set aside, and have stock alerts in with several different retailers, and even they don't have any idea when they might have the lens in stock. [Insert rant here about Canon's complete lack of transparency...]

[@Fifthimagez]

Thanks so much for this video

[@Donny_B]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the comment!

[@jamesseward9263]

Nice review, thanks Danny! Correct if I’m wrong but if you use the mechanical shutter you won’t get rolling shutter, correct? With that said would you consider upgrading to the R6 Mark 3 if it gets the R3’s stacked sensor and a full HDMI with some of the features from the R5 Mark 2 for $2500 over a used R6 Mark 2? Thanks 😊

[@Donny_B]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to say them. Yes, mechanical shutter will greatly reduce rolling shutter as long as your using appropriate shutter speed. Honestly, I love the R6ii. It greatly improved my confidence, my keeper rate, and ultimately my business. But...and this is a big but....that micro HDMI sucks. I would upgrade just for that. The stacked sensor would just be a bonus, lol. Don't let that stupid port keep you from buying it though. It is a FANTASTIC camera! I'm curious what the price will be with a stacked sensor and full size ports. It would have to compete with the Z6iii and there is no way people would buy it if it's more than $3k. Thanks again for your time and comment!

[@Sr_iRL]

I bought this and just came in the mail yesterday. I upgraded from the 6Dii and just the AF alone is very impressive. So far I’m loving it

[@blueCollarGuy]

Would the 90d be a better choice for your purposes. Rent one or borrow one and compare. When looking at budget. I think it would have been better for sports. It has a crop and larger sensor.

[@Donny_B]

The 90D is a good camera. But it just can compete with these mirrorless. The R7 is only $200 more with DPAF II, dual UHS II slots, and 30 frames electronic and 15 frames mechanical. It has the same 32.5 sensor as the 90D but with 5 axis IBIS. It's pretty much the mirrorless version of the 90D and 7D. Thanks for your comment and taking the time to watch!

[@DelvesPhotos]

great thorough video Donny. Thanks for that. I'm looking to upgrade to the R6Mkii at some point soon. I'm currently using an original 6d alongside a 70d apsc. The R6Mkii will be my first venture into mirrorless and as a hobbyist who does occasional paid gigs, its a camera I will be keeping for a long time :)

[@Donny_B]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I had gotten to the point where it felt like I was outgrowing the capability of any camera I bought as I learned more and became more prolific with using it. I think it will take many years to outgrow the R6 ii. It is so capable in both photo and video. No matter whether it's hobby or professional, it something you can use for a long, long time! The auto focus is insane and the ability to recover shadows and highlights still impresses me every single day! I hope this helps and thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@77dris]

Pro tip... when shooting with the R6 II you should use full ISOs for cleanest results. ie. 100/200/400/800/1600 etc. ISO 6400 will actually be slightly cleaner than 4000. This seems to apply to photo and video. I'm not sure if other Canon mirrorless are like this or not but this is in fact the case for the R6 II. Also, mechanical/first curtain shutter will give cleaner results than the electronic shutter. Also, I have all adapted EF lenses including the 70-200 2.8 III and a couple Sigma Art lenses and all get full H+ 40 fps bursts no issue.

[@Maximilan20]

I agree with this. I saw a video a while back and decided to test it out. I shot as high as ISO 10,000 using the RF 35 in low light and I was blown away by the result and how CLEAN the video wast. Still struggling to understand the difference between mechanical and 1st curtain though

[@Donny_B]

@Maximilan20 first off, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! It is incredible how well these new cameras perform. It almost feels like cheating, lol. It can be a bit confusing with all the different shutter modes and most camera companies are starting to do away with mechanical all together being that sensor read out speed is so insanely fast now. Personally, with the R6ii, I shoot mostly mechanical. 99% of the time, 15 frames per second is plenty. It's hard to explain through text but I'll do my best...... With mechanical shutter, there is actually 2 shutters. There is the first curtain that starts the exposure and begins the sensor readout. To end the exposure the mechanical shutter is following behind the first curtain and the only portion of the sensor that is exposed is a very thin slot between the 2 curtains. When a sensor is capturing data, it does so line by line, top to bottom. This very thin slot between the two curtains is in sync with the sensor reading from top to bottom. With first curtain, you are eliminating the mechanical curtain in exchange for an electronic one. So you only have the first curtain starting the exposure and the electronic is ending it. You are still limited to whatever the mechanical framerate is but you don't have the noise or the vibration (shutter knock) that comes with using a mechanical shutter. I'll see if I can find a good video to link to help explain

[@Jerecek]

@@Donny_BIts not only about that. Its also that electronic shutter is using lower bit depth for photos. So event because of this you lose some of the data, but its negligible for most people. And btw thx for the video! ✌️

[@hongkongkong7174]

im getting this one too

[@blueCollarGuy]

Can you compare the Canon R6 against the Samsung s24 ultra the Google pixel 8 pro the DJI action? 4. And the DJI osmo pocket. 3. Take pictures with all of them cuz I'm curious to know just how much better with the Canon r6b. Is it worth all that extra money? The main one that I'm interested in is the R6 against the Google pixel 8 pro because of the processing

[@Donny_B]

I actually filmed a S23 vs S24 vs Puxel 8 Pro video, but never even edited it. Softball season started and really takes alot of time away from content. I just figured it was past the "window" of being viewed. But if it's something that people would genuinely like to see I can put it together. I'm literally at the last hame of the season now so uploads should be back on track soon. Right of the bat....the biggest advantage that the R6 has is sensor size and RAW file format. Both the Pixel and Samsung can shoot in RAW, but most won't bother to dig through the settings to find it. With Samsung, you have to download the camera RAW app. I also should be getting g the Insta360 X4 Thursday so be expecting a video on that as well....actually, might as well add that the the comparison. This will be my first Insta360 camera I've used. I'm pretty excited to see how it compares