In this review of the Canon EOS R6, we will take a closer look at this mirrorless camera and compare it to others, such as the EOS R, EOS R5, and Nikon Z6 II. It is no secret that Canon’s launch of its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, had a very mixed reception. While it demonstrated excellent image quality when paired with the new RF mount lenses, there wasn’t really anything about this camera that stood out, especially when compared to Sony’s top offerings. Featuring a single SD memory card slot, no in-body image stabilization, and a touch bar that most people ended up disliking, the Canon EOS R felt like an experiment rather than a serious photography tool. Things changed drastically with the launch of the EOS R5 and R6. Canon went back to its classic ergonomic design, added a boatload of new features, and significantly improved autofocus performance, addressing all of the issues of the original EOS R. The departure from the original EOS R is vast. When it comes to features, Canon did not just match some of the best cameras on the market, it managed to exceed most of them (as you will see further down in the review). The addition of the 5-axis IBIS was a very important move, as that was one feature that was already present on all other major cameras on the market from Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, and Fujifilm. As you will see further down in this review, the IBIS system on both the EOS R5 and R6 is superb, arguably one of the best out there. Canon EOS R6 + RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM @ 50mm, ISO 400, 1/100, f/8.0 Canon has always understood that high-performance lenses must accompany a strong camera system, and it put quite a bit of R&D towards developing professional-grade RF mount lenses. With a large 54mm inner diameter and a short flange distance of just 20mm, the RF mount has quite a bit of design flexibility to construct optics with larger rear elements and better performance than their EF counterparts. In addition, since a new mount presents opportunities to completely rethink lens design concepts, Canon engineers managed to release such groundbreaking lenses as the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, both of which are the smallest 70-200mm zooms ever released. Canon has already indicated its primary focus on the mirrorless lens ecosystem, with many more RF lenses (including super-telephoto) scheduled to be released in the coming years. In short, the future for the RF mount looks very bright. Canon EOS R6 + RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM @ 105mm, ISO 100, 1/320, f/8.0 Before we go any further, let’s take a look at the key specifications of the EOS R6. Canon EOS R6 Specifications Sensor: 20.1 MP CMOS Sensor, 6.58µ pixel size Sensor Size: 36 x 24mm Resolution: 5472 x 3648 Native ISO Sensitivity: 100-102,400 In-Body Image Stabilization: Yes, 5-Axis Image Processor: DIGIC X Body Build: Polycarbonate Resin, Magnesium Alloy Internal Structure Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 seconds Shutter Durability: 300,000 actuations Storage: 2x SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Viewfinder: 3.69 Million Dot OLED EVF Viewfinder Coverage: 100% Viewfinder Magnification: 0.76x Speed: 12 FPS (Mechanical Shutter), 20 FPS (Electronic Shutter) Built-in Flash: No Autofocus System: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 Selectable Focus Points AF Sensitivity Range: -6.5 to 20 EV LCD Screen: Touch-enabled 3.0″ Fully Articulating LCD with 1.62 Million Dots Maximum Movie Resolution: 4K UHD @ 60 FPS 4K Video Crop: 1.07x HDMI Output: 10-bit 4:2:2 GPS: No WiFi: Yes, 802.11b/g/n / 2.4 GHz Bluetooth: Yes, 4.2 Battery Type: Canon LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6 Battery Life: 360 shots (CIPA) USB Standard: Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 Weather Sealing: Yes Weight: 598g (Body Only) Size: 138 x 97.5 x 88.4mm Price (MSRP): $2499 To see the complete specifications of the Canon EOS R, please see this page on Canon.com. Canon EOS R6 + RF800mm F11 IS STM @ 800mm, ISO 100, 1/125, f/11.0 So, how do the above features compare to those of the R6, as well as the original R? Canon EOS R6 vs EOS R5 vs EOS R While both the EOS R5 and R6 share quite a bit of technology, there are some underlying differences between the two cameras, and even more so when compared to the original EOS R. Just take a look at the below comparison table: Camera Feature Canon EOS R Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6Sensor Resolution 30.4 MP 45.0 MP 20.1 MP Sensor Type and Size CMOS (36.0 x 24.0mm) CMOS (36.0 x 24.0mm) CMOS (36.0 x 24.0mm) Low-Pass Filter Yes Yes, High-Res Yes Sensor Pixel Size 5.36µ 4.40µ 6.58µ Native ISO Sensitivity 100-40,000 100-51,200 100-102,400 Image Size 6,720 x 4,480 8,192 x 5,464 5,472 x 3,648 Image Processor DIGIC 8 DIGIC X DIGIC X In-Body Image Stabilization No Yes, 5-axis Yes, 5-axis Viewfinder Type EVF / OLED EVF / OLED EVF / OLED EVF Resolution 3.69 Million Dots 5.76 Million Dots 3.69 Million Dots EVF Coverage and Magn. 100%, 0.76x 100%, 0.76x 100%, 0.76x Built-in Flash No No No Storage Media 1x SD UHS-II 1x CFe, 1x SD UHS-II 2x SD UHS-II Continuous Shooting Speed 8 FPS (AF Locked), 5 FPS (Full AF) 12 FPS (Mechanical), 20 FPS (Electronic) 12 FPS (Mechanical), 20 FPS (Electronic) Buffer Capacity (RAW) 47 (SD UHS-II) 180 (CFexpress) 240 (SD UHS-II) Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec Shutter Durability 150,000 cycles 500,000 cycles 300,000 cycles Autofocus (AF) System Dual-Pixel AF Dual-Pixel AF II Dual-Pixel AF II AF Detection Range -6 to 18 EV -6 to 20 EV -6.5 to 20 EV Video Max Resolution 4K UHD @ 30p 8K DCI @ 30p 4K UHD @ 60p HDMI Output 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4K Video Crop Factor 1.74x 1.0x 1.07x LCD Size and Type 3.15″ Tilting Touch-LCD 3.2″ Titing Touch-LCD 3.0″ Titing Touch-LCD LCD Resolution 2,100,000 dots 2,100,000 dots 1,620,000 dots GPS No No No Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Battery Life (CIPA) 350 320 360 Weather Sealed Body Yes Yes Yes USB Type Type-C 3.1 Gen1 Type-C 3.1 Gen2 Type-C 3.1 Gen2 Weight (Body Only) 580g 650g 598g Dimensions 135.8 x 98.3 x 67.7mm 138.0 x 97.5 x 88.0mm 138.0 x 97.5 x 88.4mm MSRP (As Introduced) $2,299 (check price) $3,899 (check price) $2,499 (check price) First of all, there is a drastic difference in sensor resolution. With its 45 MP sensor, the Canon EOS R5 is designed for high-resolution photography needs. The EOS R6, on the other hand, has a lot less resolution at 20.1 MP, and it is aimed more towards everyday and action photography needs. The EOS R is somewhere in-between with its 30.4 MP sensor. Another huge differentiating factor between the new line of cameras and the original EOS R is the in-body image stabilization (IBIS). Both the R5 and the R6 have the new 5-axis IBIS, whereas the R only relies on lens-based image stabilization. This is a huge factor in favor of the R5 and R6, and something that should not be overlooked when deciding between these cameras. Canon EOS R6 + RF600mm F11 IS STM @ 600mm, ISO 800, 1/1000, f/11.0 Another big difference is in storage media. The EOS R featured a single SD UHS-II memory card slot, whereas the R6 has two of them. The R5 requires much faster storage to be able to handle large 45 MP files, so it features one CFexpress and one SD UHS-II memory card slot. As I detail later in this review, the new Dual-Pixel CMOS II autofocus system is vastly superior to the original Dual-Pixel CMOS on the EOS R, especially for fast-action photography. Wildlife photographers, in particular, should take a serious look at the EOS R5 and R6, because it is the best implementation of bird AF today. If you are into videography, the EOS R5 is going to be the best choice, since it is the only camera that can shoot 8K videos, and it does not crop videos when shooting in 4K. In comparison, the EOS R has a heavy 1.74x crop when shooting 4K videos. At the same time, none of these cameras are really suitable for serious videography needs, because they tend to overheat. Canon EOS R6 + RF85mm F1.2 L USM @ 85mm, ISO 100, 1/1000, f/1.2 The R5 also stands out in terms of the overall construction (full magnesium alloy vs partial), weather sealing (more weather-sealed than the R6), and other features such as EVF resolution and shutter durability. However, it is also the most expensive camera of the bunch priced at $3,899 MSRP. The Canon EOS R was originally priced at $2,299, but its price has been reduced to $1,799 for quite some time now, making it the cheapest on this list. Canon EOS R6 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A7 III Comparison What about the main competitors of the R6, the Nikon Z6 II, and the Sony A7 III? While all these cameras compete in the same category, there are some differences between the systems worth pointing out. Take a look at the below comparison table: Camera Feature Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z6 II Sony A7 IIISensor Resolution 20.1 MP 24.5 MP 24.2 MP Sensor Type and Size CMOS (36.0 x 24.0mm) BSI CMOS (35.9 x 24.0mm) BSI CMOS (35.6 x 23.8mm) Low-Pass Filter Yes Yes Yes Sensor Pixel Size 6.58µ 5.94µ 5.93µ Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-102,400 ISO 100-51,200 ISO 100-51,200 Image Size 5,472 x 3,648 6,048 x 4,024 6,000 x 4,000 Image Processor DIGIC X Dual EXPEED 6 BIONZ X In-Body Image Stabilization Yes, 5-axis Yes, 5-axis Yes, 5-axis Viewfinder Type EVF / OLED EVF / OLED EVF / OLED EVF Resolution 3.69 Million Dots 3.69 Million Dots 2.36 Million Dots EVF Coverage and Magn. 100%, 0.76x 100%, 0.80x 100%, 0.78x Built-in Flash No No No Storage Media 2x SD (UHS-II) 1x CFexpress, 1x SD (UHS-II) 2x SD (1x UHS-I, 1x UHS-II) Continuous Shooting Speed 12 FPS (Mechanical), 20 FPS (Electronic) 14 FPS (12-bit, Single AF Point) 10 FPS Buffer Capacity (RAW) 240 124 76 Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec Shutter Durability 300,000 cycles 200,000 cycles 200,000 cycles Autofocus System Hybrid PDAF Hybrid PDAF Hybrid PDAF AF Detection Range -6.5 to 20 EV -4.5 to 19 EV -3.0 to 20 EV Video Max Resolution 4K @ 60p 4K @ 60p 4K @ 30p HDMI Output 4:2:2 10-bit 4:2:2 10-bit 4:2:2 8-bit 4K Video Crop Factor 1.07x 1.0x (30p), 1.5x (60p) 1.0x LCD Size and Type 3.0″ Tilting Touch-LCD 3.2″ Tilting Touch-LCD 3.0″ Tilting Touch-LCD LCD Resolution 1,620,000 dots 2,100,000 dots 921,600 dots GPS No No No Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Battery Life (CIPA) 360 340 610 Weather Sealed Body Yes Yes Yes USB Type Type-C 3.1 Gen2 Type-C 3.1 Gen1 Type-C 3.1 Gen1 Weight (with batt & card) 680g 705g 650g Dimensions 138.0 x 97.5 x 88.4mm 134.0 x 100.5 x 69.5mm 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7mm MSRP (As Introduced) $2,499 (check price) $1,999 (check price) $1,999 (check price) Right off the bat, we can see that the EOS R6 differs in sensor technology when compared to the Z6 II and A7 III. While the latter two have similar-resolution 24 MP sensors, the EOS R6 is limited to 20 MP. In addition, both Nikon and Sony use more advanced BSI CMOS sensor technology, while Canon uses a traditional CMOS sensor. Now, does this put the Canon EOS R6 at a severe disadvantage? Not really. As you will see from the image quality section of this review, the Canon EOS R6 produces high-quality images with high dynamic range and very little noise when compared to cameras like the Nikon Z6 II. And the 4 MP difference isn’t something most photographers would notice or really care about in real life. Canon EOS R6 + RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM @ 58mm, ISO 100, 1/250, f/8.0 Although the third-generation Sony A7 III is a solid camera, it is certainly showing its age by now. When compared to the EOS R6 and the Z6 II, its EVF and LCD have less resolution, it has inferior storage (one SD UHS-I and UHS-II instead of dual SD UHS-II), a much smaller camera buffer, and no 4K 60p video recording features. On the positive side, it is the smallest and the lightest of the three, and its battery life is far better. It also offers a strong autofocus system that Sony has been refining over many years. The Nikon Z6 II is obviously newer and offers a richer set of camera features compared to the Sony A7 III. It has a beautiful, large EVF that makes it a pleasure to use in the field. Although on paper its buffer is inferior to that of the EOS R6, it is able to quickly transfer images from the camera buffer to a CFexpress card, something the other two cameras don’t have. Its video features are superb, and the camera can be upgraded to be able to handle RAW video output through its HDMI port, something neither the EOS R6 nor the A7 III can do. It is also priced very reasonably at $1,999, making it a great value camera. The biggest weakness of the Z6 II when compared to the Canon EOS R6 and the Sony A7 III is the autofocus system and continuous shooting speed. With both Canon and Sony utilizing AI and Machine Learning to identify and track subjects, Nikon’s AF system simply feels out of date. Canon EOS R6 + RF800mm F11 IS STM @ 800mm, ISO 2500, 1/1000, f/11.0 If you look beyond camera specs, there are certainly pros and cons to each system. Canon and Nikon cameras have far better ergonomics and a more organized menu system compared to Sony, in my opinion. However, having been the longest mirrorless player on the market and having a more open system, Sony has a much better selection of native mount lenses from a variety of lens manufacturers. Overall, Canon has done a great job with the EOS R6. As you can see from the above comparison, the camera either matches or outclasses its competition, which is very impressive. The post Canon EOS R6 Review appeared first on Download Free Lightroom Presets , Premiere Luts , PSD , Vectors , Footage ...with Google Drive links. Читать дальше...
