The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile, full-frame mirrorless camera that has quickly gained popularity among photographers and videographers for its excellent performance, impressive autofocus, and strong low-light capabilities. In this review, we’ll look at why the R6 is an ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts who need reliability, speed, and advanced features without the higher price tag of its sibling, the R5.
With a 20.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, the EOS R6 offers great image quality with excellent dynamic range, detailed shadows, and vibrant colors. The sensor, combined with Canon’s DIGIC X processor, allows for fast image processing, smooth performance, and clean results even at high ISO settings. Its native ISO range of 100–102,400 (expandable to 204,800) makes it particularly well-suited for low-light photography, such as indoor events, night scenes, and astrophotography.
The R6 is equipped with Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, an advanced autofocus system with 1,053 AF points that cover nearly the entire frame. This autofocus system is fast, accurate, and features sophisticated subject-tracking with eye, face, and animal detection, perfect for portraits, action shots, and wildlife photography. The R6 also offers a quick 12 fps continuous shooting speed with the mechanical shutter and up to 20 fps with the electronic shutter, making it an excellent choice for sports and fast-moving subjects.
For videographers, the EOS R6 can record 4K video at up to 60fps, delivering beautiful, high-resolution footage with reliable autofocus and smooth color rendering. Although it doesn’t feature 8K like the R5, the R6’s 4K quality and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording are impressive and well-suited for professional-quality video production. Canon’s inclusion of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) offers up to 8 stops of stabilization, making handheld video and low-light photography much more stable and sharp.
The EOS R6’s design is both durable and user-friendly, with a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body that can withstand outdoor elements. The camera’s 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD is bright, sharp, and fully articulated, ideal for creative angles and vlogging. The high-resolution 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) provides a clear, lifelike preview, enhancing the shooting experience for those who prefer EVF composition.
With dual card slots for SD UHS-II cards, the EOS R6 allows for flexible storage options, such as backup and overflow recording, which is ideal for extended shoots and professional work. The camera’s ergonomic design is comfortable to handle, with intuitive controls and customizable settings that enhance its ease of use in demanding scenarios.
For photographers and videographers who want a high-performance, full-frame camera without the premium price of the R5, the Canon EOS R6 offers an outstanding blend of speed, image quality, and advanced autofocus. It’s an excellent choice for those who need a versatile tool for both photo and video work, making it a reliable companion across various genres.
Explore how well this camera performs with high-quality, real-world samples, so you can decide for yourself with my carefully crafted shots!
Two Airbus A350-900 from JAL on their way to Haneda. I just sold my RF 70-200mm and EF 400mm and got a second hand EF 100-400mm with an extender in mint condition (version 2 and 3 respectively). The RF 100-500mm is of course great but I could hardly justify spending so much on what would…
Found a tiny restaurant serving delicious & authentic Vietnamese food. One of the very best I had, including during my holidays in Vietnam.
Third attempt at shooting an HDR video in 4K at 60fps. Back in Shibuya but this time on a hot summer night, and with two lenses : RF 15-35mm and 70-200mm.
Dubbed the “Little Kyoto of Hida,” Takayama’ has a lot to offer. Its old quarter – called “Sanmachi” – is one of my favourite places in Japan.
That 50mm wide open makes anything look good !
From Kawagoe in Saitama.
Awesome Starbucks in Kawagoe: old Japanese house transformed.
Love the atmosphere of these backstreets you can often find around the railway stations.
Unique experience with Indian Cuisine at Spice Lab Tokyo.
My second attempt at making a 4K HDR video. This time I did not mess up the color space when recording and I read the white paper on HDR and Wide Color Gamut in Final Cut Pro [link] from Apple. This should improve the end results. At least on my HDR display it does! Hope…
Yellow sign on a lamp post asking to be careful with speeding.
I wanted to try shooting HDR videos for sometime but 4K was just too heavy to handle for my old iMac. Since it recently died (after 8 years of heavy daily use – rest in peace my friend), its replacement (M1 processor and HDR display) gave me an opportunity to give it a shot. So…
Series of gas counters from one room apartment building in Tokyo. In my neighborhood they have decided to stop building those.