Should You Upgrade to the R6MKII?!

Ever since Canon announced the Canon R6MKII a few weeks ago we've received a TON of questions and DMs asking if Katelyn will be upgrading. So in this video we're going to break down what's new about the R6MKII and comparing it to the original R6. Is it worth the upgrade? Let's find out!
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Sensor Size
01:59 Continuous Shooting
02:25 AF Changes
03:32 Physical Changes
04:03 Video Changes
04:40 Price
05:14 Tips for When to Upgrade Equipment

[@AnthonyTadle]

Good thing you made this video because a lot people get caught up w all these specs and never get to master what they have.. that’s why I’m still sticking to my R6

[@KatelynJames]

Love it! Thanks!

[@adelsamsoum1392]

@@KatelynJames ican ask you something please whatch biter canonr6ii or sonyyA7IV?

[@DeeDeeDeeLu]

I had the 5D Mark III and just switched to to the R6 and I absolutely love it! What a difference!! Your other videos really helped me make the move so thank you!

[@KatelynJames]

Great to hear!

[@brianasealy6257]

I've got the 5D Mark IV and a Mark III and traded the Mark III in to get into the mirror less line! I haven't received it yet but I am so excited and seeing these videos and comments just get me more excited!!

[@lawrencekeeney4317]

I agree with you 100%. It is nice to hear someone explain this to potential camera purchasers.

[@Fernando-li4uv]

Watching this video near my Canon 7D is super relaxing, lol. Thank you, Katelyn.

[@ericnathanguel]

I"m a full-time commercial photographer and I've been using the R6 as my daily driver for a little over a year now. Amazing camera. I'm w/you: the upgrades on the Mk II are just not enough to justify a move in that direction.

[@capture_the_stoke9646]

Great video, and reassuring to know how the r6 still holds up! I'm sticking with the r6, I've switched my rp for the r7 so performance is closer to my r6. Having these two camera bodies I've effectively doubled up on my lens options out of the same 4 lenses by having two different sensors sizes. I'm finding the r7 is so so good. I would have liked an update on the rp yet that doesn't exist right now. worth noting that rp is still super good!

[@unclebuck5957]

Thank you that is the way I felt not big enough changes

[@i.am.worthless]

Very accurate and honest review and rightly said. Thank you so much.

[@VinnyRaju]

Love your content! Starting my photography journey so still have a long way to go

[@KatelynJames]

You got this!

[@karlweb1]

Great advice Thanks for sharing

[@uratasan]

I needed to hear this, thank you

[@uratasan]

This video is a big reason why I pulled the trigger and picked up a used R6 today 🤓 From a photographer who recently bought a mkii 😆

[@wturri78]

Great, level-headed analysis. My thoughts are exactly the same -- and this means I'll be able to pick up a second R6 body at a good price this year! :) Canon's blistering pace of releasing new cameras (every single one of which has a different body layout! Has Canon ever heard of muscle memory???) is hard to keep up with. I like the R6 I have, and I do sometimes shoot sports and 20 fps has never been a hindrance to me. I also never shoot video. I appreciate you giving advice to people that won't encourage them to go out and spend their lives' savings on gear they don't need. I always feel bad for people who come to forums asking "I just got my new Canon camera and I'm a newbie, what's a good first portrait lens?" and everyone tells them to go buy a $3000 prime. I love all the advice you give on your channel and I'll continue to share your videos!

[@TheArtofKAS]

Love a lot of thr points in the video KJ. We all bought into the rf system knowing that the system is still evolving and is still relatively at thr beginning of it's life cycle. I got my R6 knowing that would be "replaced"* with in a year and as much as I love the smaller changes to the body and the video settings are cool. But it's something you can definitely wait on if you are already in the rf system.

[@KatelynJames]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching!

[@TerryManning]

Good video! I'm still shooting with and learning my RP. By the time I'm ready to buy a new camera I will KNOW EXACTLY what I need and why.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching Terry!

[@bipspadhiar6736]

Great advice thanks 🙏

[@TheKCK100]

Thank you for this video. I am currently using an top sensor 80d and was looking to get the R6 or R5. Now that the R6 mkii is out. This option makes the most sense for my portrait business. The R5 was more than I needed but I wanted a few more megapixels 😂 Have a Merry Christmas!

[@KimberlyAn73]

Always appreciate your very relatable content! 🤍

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks so much!

[@TooGood79]

I have 2 R6 and bought a MKII. After having the R6 since day 1, I still love it very much and it is my go to (obviously having many more shoots under my belt with it). The MkII is awesome as well and I am loving the feel of the grip and over all performance of the camera. I upgraded because I do sport’s photography and the speed is Very useful to me. However, if a person is considering upgrading from an R6, I would totally agree with you KJ, it’s not worth upgrading if you are getting the job done with your MKi.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@antonioabrom7740]

agree here as well, doing motorsport video and photography, the upgrade does make sense for me but I don't have the previous R6. (Coming from Nikon) Would it be a game changer? No, but comparing the two knowing I want one, the MKII makes more sense on my end

[@DAVE_WHITE]

the mkii has a lower slower buffer then the r6 not worth upgrading if you actually do sports.. my sports are done with my 2 r6 and my r3 if needed for very low light.. mkii buffer will not do in shooting sports .. the original R6 delivers better performance. It can work at full speed for about 13s before dropping to 14fps, when using RAW files. Switch to JPG, and it continues at the fastest speed for more than 30 seconds. The R6 II lasts for just over 2 seconds when shooting at 40fps with RAW.

[@TooGood79]

@@DAVE_WHITE that’s good to hear. I’m loving mine tho. I don’t hold down the 40 long enough to have that problem. 👍🏾

[@superfancyschmancy]

I had a 5D Mark IV and that's why I got the Mark ii now... what I also like is that it has a 0,5seconds buffer meaning during kisses or ring exchange the camera uses the 0,5seconds before I press the shutter and stacks it all into a collection. And I want to do more video in the future that's why I love that the Mark ii is unlimited in its recording time!

[@Fifthimagez]

I absolutely love your honesty

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks Chris!

[@frederickbrault9805]

I use my R6 a lot as a professional photographer, so I'm thinking about going to the Mark II so I can still get a decent amount of money for my Mark I (hence the new camera costing me less) and also because I don't want to take any chance of getting problems on a shoot with a camera that is getting used/older more and more.

[@thomasdolcelli4969]

This video was very useful. Looking to switch over to mirrorless

[@jeejay98]

Great video and very informative. I just do photography and I am still keeping my Canon EOS R.

[@jennicanela]

Thanks for sharing this! Any thoughts on the new R8 coming out soon?

[@lisaspics1127]

I just bought this camera upgrading from the EOS R and I’m super excited. I’m just needing to learn the focusing system.

[@VeronicaGarcia_AtizaPhoto]

My R6 hot shoe is wobbly, sending it in, and really needed a 2nd body. Excited to try the R6MII, which comes in today. eeek. Thank you for your videos. I feel like you talk directly to me.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@sp3889]

Great balanced review

[@Mbm-billiards]

How do you feel about upgrading from the canon EOSRP to the canon EOSR6 markii

[@TylerFayose]

Thanks for the video, can I have your opinion… I have an R6 but genuinely want to get a second body to replace my 6D, (as I need to shoot with two bodies) If in this position would you still get a second r6 or would you just get the r6 ii?

[@robmccluskey9653]

Great video! So refreshing to hear someone not chasing the next thing and instead continuing to personally learn and grow with what they have. ‘He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have’. ― Socrates

[@lisawilliams1750]

Oh boy....I was tempted by the R6 MKII. I had stars in my eyes, falling into the shiny newness of what's supposed to the latest and greatest, but I'm sticking to my R6 as well. I bought the R7 as a back up camera a few months ago. As the quote goes...."If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Thanks Katelyn!

[@spuddlefunk]

What L lenses are good for the R7? I’m debating buying it but can’t find anything with reviews on the 15-35 or 24-70 on it

[@kristyadams5633]

Yes!!! Great advice! I was one of those photographers that shot on a crop Canon 40D from 2007-2021. Professionally the last 6 of those years. I invested in the R6 because I was able to save my own money from my business. Soon after I invested in Lights and Location. The camera upgrade was because I knew my 40D SO WELL And knew it limited me in low light. I needed the upgrade. But I knew I needed more than a fancy upgrade so I then invested in education.

[@zenscape]

Your comment made me took out my dusty Canon 40D and fired a few shots. It is still as good and I will go out to shoot more with it.

[@mattedwards8022]

Thanks for this video. I've been using a Canon EOS Rebel T1i for the last eight years, so it was time to upgrade. Just this week, I chose the R6 with the rf 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is stm lens and an extra battery for less than the R6MkII body only. Still keeping the T1i until I can find an aspiring local to give it to.

[@jpprovost64]

cool i work for canon canada .. and we have a very good special price for old R6 ... should i buy it .. whit my r7 ,,, i want a full frame for low light thanks you for your answer !

[@RootCinemas]

I did switch to R6mark 2, They did solve the overheating and no crop on 4k60. It 's a big deal for me And about the autofocus there is a significant improvemnt when you compare it with R6mark 2. And a few minor usability improvement I am happy with the bying it if you are looking for a hybird camera this is a perfect choice

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JoshNewtonphoto]

Katelyn! Hi! Wondering, would battery life be a deal breaker for you? I haven’t upgraded to the M1 because of that issue, didn’t want to change my battery 5x in one wedding day when my 5DM4 uses one. The battery life on the M2 is apparently 3x better - thoughts?!

[@KatelynJames]

I use about 3 batteries on a wedding day.. but I bring four so it is not an issue for me.

[@ct00kes]

I usually upgrade to a new one when I've outgrown my old one...! I am looking for a 2nd body though and may take the dive...

[@PurpleCynMedia]

If I'm going to upgrade from a eos R would you recommend the R6mkii?

[@Dizzy1989]

I have the R6II as of recent, and I love it. If you want it, it's well worth it. Gives you an opportunity to to learn some new style photography with 40fps.

[@albertoponce8796]

Hi Katelyn, I am also a wedding photographer and I have been very happy with the r6 but due to the fact that also do videography in weddings I bought the R6 mark ii. I am intending to work with both cameras during my events . But my son plays hockey so I did notice a good difference specially with the focus system and the resolution. For someone doing sports or animal or shoots video yes it will be a good upgrade

[@tomhalbouty3653]

Very good answer to the inevitable question " Should I upgrade". That said, I purchased an R6 but returned it and purchased the R5 because I enjoy bird photography, which often happens in low light and requires deep cropping. In my experience, the R5 allows me to crop tighter than the R6 while retaining more detail. Other than this example, I found the original R6 to be excellent.

[@user-ik3bk4fj8w]

R6 or R6ii?

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Keeping my R6 as well

[@Visualxposed]

If you have neither of those rn, would it be wise to Jump on the R6 ii?

[@AndiHardman]

After months of frustration with the R6 I am starting to see what a fantastic camera it is. I have no need to upgrade to the MK II (i may get tempted when the R5 II arrives tho). I upgraded to the R6 from the 5D IV about 6 months ago. I could, can and have picked up a new DSLR and shot a event a day later. For those jumping into the mirrorless system, don't expect the 'R' system to be like your DSLR. You will need to persevere and learn the new system to get the results but its worth it.

[@amandasteffke7234]

Any information about the hot shoe being better? I know myself and an overwhelming amount of people have had to send our R6s in to be fixed because of loose hot shoes.

[@KatelynJames]

Interesting! I have never had an issue

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

The absolute best feature of the new R6 mkII is it made the original and great R6 more affordable!

[@lost13559]

Agree that’s why I got the r8

[@AnandaGarden]

Thank you, Katelyn. I'm keeping the R6. I would only upgrade if the R6II's sensor fixed the somewhat flat RAW image of the R6 (which you addressed in a video - thanks!), and if it looked much more beautiful and saved me lots of time. I might also upgrade if I had spare $ floating around and the R6 II's automatic subject selection turned out to be spectacularly good. Beyond those points, the R6 autofocus and image quality are wonderful - a fine continuation of the 6D's terrific sensor (not the 6D II).

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fotografoefrain]

I did upgrade my second body to the R6 Mk II from the 5D MK IV so now I have two mirrorless cameras.

[@cristinvankirk2786]

Is it possible to use an adapter with the R6 with a Nikon lens?

[@lamarrion]

I had the T6S and then went to the 6D Mark ii and now I made the upgrade to the R6 Mark ii. I agree if I had the previous version I wouldn’t have bought the new one either.

[@davidmereghetti9053]

I am a passionate photographer and I started taking wedding photos in 2022 I bought the canon r6 1 last spring and I had the canon 6d I sold the 6d and I had my r6 1 transformed into a spectrum but which will have the possibility of being normal or an infrared so I still hesitate the canon r (very good for photography) and the r6 and r6 2 I think go little by little to the video and where is my question I am bad in English... did the famous 30 minutes by putting in 4k often happen.... or else keep only the r6 in video and the j buys the canon r or canon r6 2 or if I have two canon r6 alternate....

[@chronocross85]

I upgraded. If you shoot video then I think the extra $400 is worth it. Also I prefer the colors on the R6 Mark II over the original R6. Its somewhat similar to the colors on the R3. Also my presets just work better on the R62. Another thing is that they redesigned the hot shoe which is huge because the R6 and R5 has a faulty design hot shoe which causes your hot shoe to come off over time.

[@shawn5210]

Excellent points

[@tomandfranhalbouty2549]

Based on my conversation with Canon USA, the hot shoe internal mounting was redesigned some time ago. There was no external change. The early R5 and R6 models had that issue. The R6 II does have enhanced connectivity.

[@juniorlhulk]

Im getting the R6 mark II in 2 days, been using a rebel t5i, Huge upgrade for me.

[@abdullahalnaqbi1]

For me I have the R6 and I see it’s a great camera 📷 and not worth to upgrade it to mark 2 Thanks a lot for this information

[@justesmond]

From the standpoint of a wedding photographer, your reasoning makes a lot of sense. If you do longform video and wedding videos like I do, the R6 Mk2 does make a lot of sense. The R6 Mk2 fixes a few issues that makes this camera almost perfect for wedding video/photo hybrid shooters such as overheating in 4k60 fps, the 30 minute time limit in video mode, adding custom video settings.

[@KatelynJames]

True! Thanks for watching!

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

I shoot fast jets at airshows... some clocking near speeds just below Mach 1... so the upgrade makes sense for me for the FPS alone and the AF improvements are welcome. I completely agree on the megapixels aspect... noise performance on the R6 is superb and is, IMO, better than the 45MP R5 which I also shoot. R6 images are super clean and I am sure the R6mk2 will be the same. I do no video so none of the video features mattered. Great video. Thanks as always.

[@KatelynJames]

Wow Thanks for watching!

[@dusty_burkhalter]

Currently struggling to decide between a used R6 or new R6 II. With the $500 in savings I could grab the RF 35 1.8. I’m coming back to Canon from Sony and have already picked up a sweet deal on a 70-200 f/2.8.

[@antonioharris5936]

Well said!!! Spend money on the education!!

[@musicvideos1663]

I am switching to mirrorless (coming from a Nikon d750) since I haven’t bought either yet do you suggest that I go with the R6 Mk II instead of the R6?

[@user-ik3bk4fj8w]

Go to Panasonic LUMIX S5II

[@wanneske1969]

I upgraded from my 5DIII's to the R6. The R6 mark II and R5 were too expensive for my liking. I sold one 5DIII, but still keeping one as a back up

[@Wumphenour123]

I’m currently on a Canon RP and the frame rate is not cutting it for the sports I shoot, would I be better off getting the R6 or just go for the mark ii?

[@KatelynJames]

I would just go for the Mark II

[@sarkisderbedrossian8704]

You just gained my trust.

[@victoryzy]

Love your review! Gonna get an R6. You got the specs but you spelt out the stuff I actually care about 😂

[@AllenRReid]

I upgraded from the R so I feel it was a good move for me. I think that's gonna be it for quite awhile and any future money will be spent on lenses.

[@timomuursepp3283]

I have RP for 3 years and I shoot a lot of sports so I needed this upgrade so bad because of many things. And I can say that AF change is huge comparing to RP. Though I still love lightweight RP.

[@Hegemonix08]

I also have an RP, used mainly for landscape and portrait. Considering that, would you recommend upgrade to R6?

[@susanmcgirt]

If you don't have R6 and changing to mirrorless should you get MII?

[@KatelynJames]

I think so!

[@dellman5848]

If you were transitioning from Nikon to Canon and had narrowed the choice down to the R6 and the R6 MKII, which would you go with?

[@cjm8160]

I am waiting to see what firmware updates are pushed out to the MK II first…. I really want all-I and 4k120, even if they are only available when recording externally

[@davey3765]

Welp I just got the R6mkii and I was upgrading from a 5D mk1 LOL WOW things got really good. I cant get over the quality and dynamic range difference.

[@franksmith7390]

I still love the 5d m2

[@scuffleburgoutdoors]

I went from mid level Canon DSLR to the R6 Mark ii and I love it ! I have been saving for the mirrorless upgrade since the R6 came out . I also just got your lens , RF 28x70 F2 ! Thanks y'all for what you do , very inspiring from a fellow Virginian . Thanks for the video !

[@KatelynJames]

Great to hear!

[@nina5544]

If I’m upgrading from a rebel t8i… is the R6 Mark II worth it?

[@KatelynJames]

TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! You also could just switch to the original r6

[@alokchitrastudio209]

iam from india .i have 5d mark iii, & i confused R or R6 .?? for wedding photography

[@bill.j.pearce]

I think that most people won't *upgrade* from the R6 to the MKII but that the MKII is a fantastic camera to buy if you're looking to buy into the Canon mirrorless system and want to do low-light / hand-held photography. I would have purchased it over the R5 if I'd waited 6 months.

[@lenf3641]

Considered R6MKII. But after saw discount on Canon factory refurbished R6 and all discounts comes with it, I purchased R6 for $1700 and refurbished RF24-105 f4 L lens for $720. Just received it in completely new condition both camera and lens. I previously had Canon R. Tested with R and my new R6. R6 images are more in focus and sharper(same lens used).

[@KatelynJames]

Love it!

[@user-kh4wz6kn9n]

Wut thats a crazy deal! where are you at? I dont find refurbished deals in my country

[@lenf3641]

@@user-kh4wz6kn9n I'm in US. Just purchased a refurbished Canon RF1.4X extender from Canon online store for $360.

[@greenlightstudios3469]

i never upgraded to the Mii, only because it was such a lateral move that it didn't sense financially to get virtually no visible gain. I eventually got the R7 as additional camera, i quickly realized that the r7 is ok for"4K Fine" video and wildlife photography. I eventually felt that there was no logical affordable upgrade for the R6, and the R6ii was just so minimal. I also eventually got the Sony ZV-E1 for much upgraded video specs. Now that the r5ii is set to be released potentially this week i feel that I may be able to re-invest in Canon, but I could go Sony at any moment :)

[@MR-si2cd]

I never been into Canon. I’m switching from Nikon D810 DSLR to Sony A7R5 mirrorless and following your recommendation video on the order of acquiring lenses since this time around I want my kit to be prime focus

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MR-si2cd]

@@KatelynJames thank you for your awesome content

[@Milly_in_denmark]

Hej Katelyn, what about video? Is it good as well. I want something that is okay for both. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@ThreeCeeProductions]

I appreciate you for brining some reality to camera specs. Picture quality and keeper rate should dictate if you need to upgrade. The new camera is better if you are a first time buyer. Hard to justify if you already have a good camera.

[@cassiusrochford]

There’s something about the R6 files that look amazing!!

[@tom_k_d]

I don't upgrade either - there's an excellent comparison of both cameras with sample footage from James Reader, here on youtube. Major benefit of the R6II seems unlimited recording time and no more overheating - if this wasn't an issue for you, no need to upgrade. It would take a backside illuminated sensor or significantly more megapixels (30+) to make me upgrade.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dmitrii_88]

I have R8 and rf 24 1.8 and its AMMMAZING !!!)) Before i had 550d+kit (18-55).

[@williamc4353]

I wouldn't upgrade but if someone was buying a new Camera and they were looking at the R6 then they should get the R6M2 for sure. One thing you missed is the hotshoe issues that the R6 has had according to Canon forums which is why Canon changed the HotShoe. I used R5 for main pictures/events and the R6 is the reception camera which nobody normally buys a 20x24 print of a reception picture.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

I upgraded Katelyn but got a good deal on my old R6. The sensor does make a difference.

[@randydietmeyer5883]

I've been sitting on my 5D Mark IV and Sony A7III. All but one lens are Canon but they all work on my Sony with the Sigma adapter. :)

[@seanbond8075]

Hey Katelyn... Let me just say I've been a bit frustrated the the MKII compared to the R6. The R6 I could always nail focus and the MKII just seems to be all over the map making things difficult. Additionally over the last couple of days the Menu Screens have been going bonkers, as I'll be looking for something in the wrench menu and all of a sudden it's over in the AF menu making choices on its own. Last night I did upgrade to the new firmware, but if this thing keeps going squirrely, I'm going to have to leave it at home for my trip and toss my RP in the bag to be the backup for my R6. Tempted to send it back to Canon for them to look at.

[@diverguy2583]

I'm having an internal battle about this. My wife really wants an R6 so I'm really struggling between the two. She doesn't really use the R that she already has (I'm using our 90D with great success)

[@charbeck]

Saved me $2,500 -- thanks KJ! :)

[@lontegels8780]

I wonder if they upgraded to eliminate the overheating.

[@KatelynJames]

Oh good thought. We have not had the over heating problem! Thanks for watching

[@lenf3641]

I believe overhitting was fixed with one of Canons firmware. It was mentioned in one of YT reviews.

[@alanm.6096]

Just bought the R6 for 600.00 below normal selling price...and the EF to R lens adaptor came free. If there is one positive about camera models changing quickly, it is that often the changes are incremental, but the 'older' model becomes an even better buy.

[@herrykadir6442]

I upgraded my camera from 5d mark iii to R6 mark ii😊

[@angelinacarrasquillo5260]

Mama Kaitlyn didn’t tell me “no” soon enough before upgrading lmao but I was able to upgrade my system and my lens for only an additional $500

[@samuelboatengyt]

I think the R6 MKII, is mostly for people that are concentrate on an hybrid level of job, because the video specs, are really a way better specs compared to the MKI. But of you're a photographer, then is not worth it. But for videography work, it is really good to upgrade from the MKI.

[@techgum9743]

Owned both the R6 and R6 MK11...For me it's a substantial difference. The images on the MK11 are sharper and better video options, better dynamic range, no record limit, and something that people are not talking about is the power switch on the original R6 is notorious for breaking off (see Amazon reviews and Reddit posts). This is a $400 fix after the 1-year warranty. This is why the power switch was redesigned in the MK11. In addition the auto focus is snappier and more accurate on the MK11. The 6k to 4k conversion makes for very sharp 4k video, love it. My advice...don't walk..RUN from the original and get the MKII, it's a well rounded camera for stills and video that is somewhat future proofed for the next several years.

[@woodyyu3945]

A few things not mentioned in this video, first is the vastly increased sensor read-out speed of the R6m2, going from about 30 ms to just under 16 ms in full-frame 4K, according to Gerald Undone. Not only is that significant for video rolling shutter, but also for e-shutter stills for capturing fast motion, such as the bride throwing bouquet. Also, e-shutter on the R6m2 maxes out now to 1/16000, not even the R5 can do that, and might help with large aperture outdoor shots. In addition, the overheating issues seem to be re-engineered, as evidenced by the greatly increased video recording limits. This might be important to a hybrid wedding shooter who can't afford to wait for the recovery time if it does overheat. And finally, the battery life improvement using the same battery is almost 40% improvement based on the CIPA ratings, for the casual and enthusiast shooter, this might be the difference of carrying an extra battery or not (initial reviewers in San Diego all said they shot photos and videos the whole day on a single battery). And yes, going from 20fps to an industry-leading 40fps RAW with AF is a game-changer, especially at this price point, beats both the flagships R3 and Sony A1! Adding that all up and the R6m2 upgrade seems worth it to me.

[@daveybphotography]

Excellent points, I think they added "raw burst" mode also? My only concern is that I read somewhere that the sensor is overly sharp/digital looking?

[@woodyyu3945]

@@daveybphotography hello Davey, I have not heard or personally seen this over-sharpening or processed issue, do you have a source that shows this issue, ideally with RAW files so we can see this for ourselves?

[@daveybphotography]

@@woodyyu3945 I can't find where I first read it. But I did find this video... This KZbinr actually likes what he thinks (and may be) is no low pass filter. I can see his point and I think I'd prefer to fix in post myself probably. Especially if this helps with Astro photography. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXOaXSBpMijl5Y

[@daveybphotography]

@@woodyyu3945 A comment by Maria Sims sums up what I read elsewhere (in the video I just linked)

[@woodyyu3945]

I’ve looked at those references and videos, the only evidence of substance I see are house pictures with supposedly more moire implying a weak or removed Aa filter, but no raw files to compare. I have thousands of raw files from the original R6 and hundreds from the R6m2, and I haven’t seen this over-sharpened or over-processed look in comparison, so if this is a real issue, I like to see a real-life example.

[@gregahitchcock1982]

Recently in the chair at my dentist, he has 2'x3' prints all around his office of the mysterious corners of the world he has visited with his trustee Lecia medium format something or another. He knows I shoot weddings and we chat about cameras. You know my camera has 50 megapixels! What do you shoot with? I tell him an R6 and he's looks bemused. Then he starts listing numbers. Then I explain if I drop an R6 at a wedding, it would cost me about 1.5 weddings (in terms of profit) to buy another R6. How many more root canals would it take to replace a Leica SL2? Also it doesn't take a 7k camera to make an interesting shot of stonehenge, but dont tell the guy with the drill that.

[@trevortidwell8819]

I w always tell others this. If a new body does have features that you think do apply to your shooting situations then rent the new body and take it for a test run to see if it really worth it before spending that much money. I rented an R6 and some RF lenses to see if that was a worthwhile purchase. I did get a R6 after seeing what features did benefit me. I will likely rent an R6 II because there are some new features that might be a benefit. But by trying it out with a rental would let me know if those features were really worth spending the money on an R6 Mark II.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@PumpkinHallowHaunts]

What a fantastic watch! thank you appreciate this 🙂Subbed

[@woohooproductions8741]

Ditto! Give me a firmware upgrade on the “29 min”, but staying with my R6’s 😎