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Canon EOS R6 II

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The low-light event camera. Its 24MP sensor stays clean at ISO 12,800, and the 40fps electronic shutter catches moments other cameras miss.

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$1,999LOWEST
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Spec sheet

SENSOR24.2MPFull-frame CMOS
ISO100–102kClean to 12,800
BURST40 fps12 fps mechanical
VIDEO4K60Uncropped, 10-bit
IBIS8 stopsWith IS lenses
AFDual Pixel IIPeople, animals, vehicles
BATTERY580CIPA shots, LP-E6P
WEIGHT670 gWith battery and card

From the retailer

AMAZON · AS OF OCT 23, 2:15 PM ET
  • FULL-FRAME CMOS SENSOR: 24.2 effective megapixels (approx.) lets you capture sharp, detailed images even in low-light conditions indoors and outdoors (compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF).
  • DIGIC X IMAGE PROCESSOR: Enhances digital camera performance and processes, including image stabilization, image processing, and video functionality, for sharp, high-resolution images and video with minimal noise or grain.
  • HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Electronic shutter speeds of up to 40 fps at 20MP let you capture dynamic action shots of athletes, animals, vehicles in motion, or even the split-second changes in facial expressions for portraits.
  • ENHANCED SUBJECT ACQUISITION: In addition to people, small animals, cars and motorcycles, the R6 Mark II also easily detects horses, trains, and aircraft, with the option to automatically select the subject type without manually switching.
  • ADVANCED HEAD, FACE, EYE DETECTION: Automatically detects and focuses on a person's head, face, or eye—even the left or right eye—plus, effectively tracks the whole body, face, or eye of animals for fast, accurate image or video capture.
  • OPTIMIZED VIDEO RECORDING: Keep rolling without worry with up to 6 hours of continuous Full-HD video recording; capture 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movies up to 60 fps or Full-HD high-frame rate movie recording at up to 180 fps without overheating.
  • WIRELESS COMMUNICATION: Built-in 5GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5 technology makes it easy to upload and share photos and movies to your favorite social networks using the Canon Camera Connect app.
  • WIRED CONNECTIVITY: The R6 Mark II features a USB Type-C9 port that lets you connect your digital camera directly to a USB-C enabled computer or smartphone using a compatible cable for lightning-fast file transfers at 10Gbps speeds.
Model5666C002
Part number5666C002
ColorBlack
Release date2022-11-29

Build around it

EVERY OPTION IS CHECKED AGAINST THE R6 II
LENS✓ COMPATIBLE
POWER✓ COMPATIBLE
STORAGE✓ COMPATIBLE
AUDIO✓ COMPATIBLE
BAG✓ COMPATIBLE

How the R6 II connects

WORKS WITH
Godox V1-C$259
Canon TTL and HSS
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L$2,399
Native RF event zoom
LP-E6P battery$99
Shared with the R5 II and R8
COMPETES WITH
Nikon Z6 III$1,997
Both $2,499, both 24MP
Sony A7 IV$1,998
More MP, more lenses
Panasonic S5 II$1,598
$500 less, video-first
STEPS UP / DOWN
Step down: Canon EOS R8$1,499
Adds IBIS and dual slots
Canon EOS R5 II$4,099
45MP, 8K, same lenses
Canon EOS R1$6,799
Flagship speed and build
ADAPTS FROM
Canon EF lenses
EF-EOS R, no penalty
EF-EOS R adapter$99
Every EF lens, full AF
Sigma 150-600mm Sports (EF)$1,499
Wildlife reach via adapter
Control Ring Adapter$199
Adds a lens control ring
Pros
+Best-in-class low light
+Uncropped 4K60
+8-stop stabilization
Cons
–24MP limits cropping
–Few third-party full-frame lenses
–No CFexpress slot
"I switched from two bodies to one R6 II and an f/2.8 zoom. Receptions got easier."
EVENT SHOOTER · OWNER, 1 YEAR
"The best low-light autofocus we have tested under $3,000."
CAMERAFITS TEST TEAM