Welcome to our Canon EOS R6 Mark II guides and resources page. Here you will find the latest firmware version for the R6 II, user manuals, FAQs, product images and helpful guides.
| Model | Latest Firmware | Manual | Check Price & Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Version 1.5.0 | PDF / Online | Amazon | B&H |
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Canon R6 Mark II Guides
Canon R6 Mark II Setup Guides
Until the R6 Mark II lands in people’s hands we are unlikely to see a setup guide. However, since the Mark II shares so many similarities with the Mark I you might still find the following guides helpful.
Canon R6 Mark II Overview
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II was announced on November 2nd, 2022.
The key feature of the new R6 II is a new 24.2MP full-frame sensor, an increase of 4MP from the 20MP in the original R6. This certainly is not a big increase in resolution, but it does help the R6 II to match the resolution of other popular cameras.
The new sensor is designed and manufactured by Canon. However, despite the sensor being the same size and resolution as the R3’s sensor, it’s unfortunately neither a BSI (Back-Side Illuminated) nor a stacked sensor.
Canon R6 Mark II Key Specs
- 24.2MP CMOS sensor
- 12 fps mechanical shutter (40 fps electronic shutter)
- Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0 stops
- 4K/60p video (oversampled from 6K)
- 6K ProRes Raw video with a compatible Atomos recorder
- Raw burst mode with pre-capture
- Moving subject HDR mode
- 3.68M-dot EVF capable of up to 120 fps refresh (0.76x magnification)
- 1.62M-dot, 3-inch rear touchscreen
- Dual UHS-II SD card slots
- 760 shot-per-charge battery rating (CIPA)
The full Canon R6 Mark II specs can be found on Canon’s website.
Canon R6 Mark II vs Mark I
Here’s a quick key spec comparison between the R6 Mark II and the Mark I.
| Canon EOS R6 II | Canon EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP at launch | $2500 | $2500 |
| Sensor size/type | FSI CMOS (Dual Pixel) | FSI CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Pixel count | 24MP | 20MP |
| Max burst speed | 12 fps mech shutter 40 fps electronic (12-bit) | 12 fps mech shutter 20 fps electronic |
| Image stabilization rating (CIPA) | Up to 8EV | Up to 8EV |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250** | 1/250** |
| Low light AF rating*** | –5.0EV | –5.0EV |
| EVF res / mag | 3.68M dots / 0.76x | 3.68M dots / 0.76x |
| Rear screen | 1.62M-dot fully articulated touchscreen | 1.62M-dot fully articulated touchscreen |
| Video max res/rate | UHD 4K/60p (full width, from 6K) | UHD 4K 60p (1.05x crop) |
| Battery life LCD / EVF (CIPA) | 580 / | 510 / 380 |
| Card formats | Dual UHS-II SD | Dual UHS-II SD |
| Weight | 670g (23.6oz) | 680g (24.0oz) |
** In Electronic First Curtain shutter mode, 1/200 with full mechanical shutter
*** normalized to use of F2.0 lens
Canon R6 Mark II Reviews
DPReview awarded the Canon R6 Mark II their Gold Award and an overall score of 91% in their review. Here is what they had to say about it:
The Canon EOS R6 II stands out even from the very capable crowd of $2000-2500 full-frame cameras. It offers comparable image quality to its peers, competitive autofocus, very good video and the fastest burst shooting in its class. Like a swiss army knife, it’s remarkably useful for a range of different things.
DPReview
Here are some reviews on YouTube worth watching if you would like to learn more about the R6 Mark II.
DPReview
Gordon Laing
Wex Photo
Manny Ortiz
Canon R6 Mark II FAQs
The Canon R6 has two memory card slots. Both card slots support UHS-II SD memory cards.
The Canon R6 Mark II supports the LP-E6NH battery. LP-E6 and LP-E6N batteries are compatible with the R6 II, although the very fastest shooting rates and in-camera charging are not available when using the LP-E6.
LP-E6NH batteries can be charged in-camera via USB C 3.1, with 5V/1.5A power delivery (PD) capabilities.
The Canon R6 Mark II is a full-frame 35mm camera.
The Canon R6 Mark II has an RF lens mount and supports Canon RF lenses.
Japan.
Approx. 670g (23.6oz)
The R6 Mark II has a magnesium alloy chassis and the outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiber.
The Canon R6 Mark II was officially announced on November 2nd 2022.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Product Images
