I bought an R6 in September and an R5 in April. I love both! I just got my first shoot with the RF 100-500 on an R5, shooting butterflies. As Fro said, they share their AF system. The R5 locked onto a butterfly's eye at 6 feet. Let me repeat: animal eye AF locked onto a butterfly eye at 6 feet. And a Skipper at that, not some big-ass swallowtail. Unbelievable! The R6 is my main video camera and backup for stills.
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Moving AF points around with a joystick is how dinosaurs used to shoot. For several years already, you can enable all AF points in AI-Servo mode with DSLRs that have high AF point counts. Just put the center AF point on the subject, and recompose. AF tracking will switch AF points, and will stay locked on your subject as you recompose.
@@thesharpercoder although it does have that annoyance if you flip the screen open you (I) almost always accidentally touch it and choose a focus point off in the corner, as I'm closing it.
I upgraded from the 80D to the R6. I was skeptical about the price, but I don’t regret it!! Now I’ve got the much needed low light performance, auto focus reliability and stabilization that I needed to get better at what I love doing.
@@kianhawkesphotography I still love my R6, but I wouldn’t recommend it anymore with the newer R6 mark II out. Where I’m from in the Caribbean, the temperatures are way too high to record outdoors in the sun and the R6 has given me overheating warnings even indoors during the summer. But in terms of quality, I love what I’m able to capture with this camera. The 20MP haven’t been an issue for me at all and you can see a reasonable upgrade in image quality with this mirrorless camera and RF lenses, compared to the DSLR quality. So in that aspect you won’t regret it.
I had an A7III, and A7R2, and Fuji XT3. Then I got the R6. I ended up selling all and kept the R6. Had the R6 since launch and it’s my favorite camera I’ve had out of 20 plus cameras. 20mp larger size pixels are perfect!
My main points of why I love my R6 so much. Canon finally delivered a highly capable camera for a great price. 1. Canon finally put in an amazing sensor in a camera. The larger pixels with only 20 MP is amazing at gathering light. Shadows are finally nice and clean on a Canon. They are cleaner than any of the Sonys I’ve had. 2. Speed and accuracy are amazing. The way it locks on focus and keeps it are spectacular! Sold my 1DX2, because have no use for it now. 3. Dual card slots 4. Color science is amazing. Also easy to tweak to your liking with ease in post. 5. High iso is amazing. 6. Size and ergonomics are perfect! 7. Battery life is excellent! 8. Dynamic range is finally excellent! This was a huge must for me. It’s actually better for me than Sony, because Sony shadows were green. The R6 shadows are natural when pushed. I wasn’t expecting Canon to pull this off, but they accomplished it. Bravo to Canon! If you are on the fence on which brand to get, I’ve had them all. The R6 is a pure winner.
Hey just curious does the camera have stabilization built in the body. Because I love my 90d but with that camera one tiny small move the pictures comes out blurry for the movement
@@ryanb8736 oh that’s great, u really can see difference when a camera has stabilization in the Body and the ones that don’t. Also thanks for the info I’m might get this one like my main camera and make the 90d for my wildlife photographer. I recently got the sony a7 iii for my second camera for Christmas and happy that camera has stabilization in the body
I feel like the lowlight capabilities of the r6 are underlooked. I have taken this camera into shoots/video sessions with NO lighting rigs besides natural light, and it has excelled. This camera really offers a lot of flexibility for creators that like to shoot at night, but don't want to sacrifice creativity and spontaneity to set up elaborate lighting.
Picked up an R6 last week. What a great camera. I know we'll never see it but if they got rid of the 30 minute record limit, that would put this camera over the top. I know a lot of folks want to see custom buttons for video but, that I can see maybe coming in a future update. Really strange that it's not an option now but I personally can live without it.
@@bahaatamer1245 That's not why they do it. Also, you can restart the recording once the 30 minutes are up anyway so if the camera is going to eventually overheat, it will overheat even with the 30 minute limit. No one packs their camera up at the 30 minute limit just because it's been 30 minutes.
@@andyrao7700 I don't know how long it can record for without overheating. There will be different factors that will play into that but also, not everyone needs to record in 4K 60P HQ all the time either. Recording in 1080p will be less hard on the camera and should allow for longer record times without overheating. Sony camera's don't remove the recording time limit because they don't overheat. Eventually you can overheat them too but as least you have option to record as long as you can until that might happen. I don't have any problems editing the files but I also have a powerful PC. I think it's the R5 though that more people are struggling with the files and not the R6.
oh Hell yeah! My R6 is a dream machine, it’s a beast in low light! wouldn’t change it for any other camera, best purchase i’ve done in photo & video gear
In the era of DSLR, Canon crippled the entry level models by weakening the AF system to differentiate them from the flagships. Now you can enjoy the same AF performance as R5 and 1DX III but half the price. R6 is such a bargain.
@@sexysilversurfer I had a Sony A7III and A7R2, sold both and got an R6. Blown away by it. I always spent so much time in Sonys to get color correct. R6 is so easy.
The R6 has been on my wishlist since it came out. I own an R and have been in the canon system for a number of years. Love my R and want to eventually make it my secondary shooter.
I upgraded from the M50 and just wow the Video quality is soo good. I still can't believe you can push the ISO so far and still get clean results even with a F4 lens best decision I made so far lol
Absolutely love my R6. Low light is superb. I’m using the RF 50mm 1.2, RF 24-70mm 2.8, the 70-200mm 2.8. Waiting on the 100-500 to arrive. I just picked up the 100mm today and looking forward to using it in a wedding this weekend.
I agree. I love the low light capabilities of the R6. Took me a while to get used to as I was using a flashpoint on camera flash and apparently, my R6 doesn't like it. Went to my back up flash and works flawlessly.
I had an R5 and sold mine and same, prefer my R6 because of the file sizes and ease of use. That said, I wouldn't mind a R5 as my second camera, heh. When I have extra money around, we shall revisit this topic.
@@cjm8160 Oh yeah, that file size is a real thing. Especially with the fact that both the R5 and R6 take pictures at such a rapid rate and that the keeper rate is usually above 90% in most situations, it's pretty common to just get really trigger happy and end up with way too many good pictures. On an R6, this isn't so bad. On the R5, your disk space, your processing time, and your Internet connection when you have to upload them, they'll be crying out for help.
Haven’t even watched it fully yet. Just wanna say I got mine on release. And I absolutely love every bit of it. EDIT. Watched it and agreed. It’s such a perfect camera for me. Great video Jared.
I have the normal and control adapter and have zero complaints with either. If that's your only hesitation about switching to an rf camera I'd say go for it. I love my r6 with ef glass :)
@@joelmatondang7037 it's as sharp and affordable because it's literally the same lens. There's no quality or functionality lost in the ef to rf adapter. I was hesitant to switch for a similar reason. I'm not a camera salesman, I won't try and sell you on it. Just letting you know that in my experience ef glass works amazing on my r6 with the canon adapter. :)
The R6 really is fantastic. I went to mirrorless with the M5 and loved it coming from an old, cheap 1000D. When I wanted fullframe for my vintage manual lenses I tried a used Sony a7s. Didn't get the hang of Sony's menus or the general feel of the camera. But that showed me 20 Mp of the R6 would be enough as the Sony only has 12. So after selling the Sony and not liking RP and R I went fullframe R6 for both my manual and autofocus lenses. Since then some used EF L lenses and Sigma Art were added to my kit and I don't regret it a second.
I adore my R6. Everyone knocks the overheating, but it's never happened to me. Also, using an external recorder turns it into a video beast with unlimited recording and downsampled 4K raw. For photography, only occasionally have I wanted to crop in closer - The benefits of smaller file sizes far outweighs those moments.
Just wanted to let you know: I purchased my R6 today and first stop after unboxing was this video. Very helpful! The time spent putting it together is very much appreciated.
I've had my R6 for about 3 months and am very happy with it. I was tempted by the R5 but here in UK the R5 is £2000 more expensive at £4300, equivalent to $6000. Most of my photography tends to be birds, so the ability to crop a bit more would be nice as sometimes it can be difficult to get much closer, but I can put the saved £2000 towards some nice new glass 😊
Hey. How do you find this camera for bird photography a year later? Im debating getting it as the eye tracking looks awesome but if I can't crop much I don't see the point as some birds are so small!
@@dansanders2002 Yes there are times when I wish I had more pixels to play with. For birds I generally use the RF100-500 and even with the 1.4 extender it can be difficult to get frame filling shots. I have considered a crop sensor or the R5, but am still using the R6 and am still very happy with it. I suppose the big question is what you want to do with the images, I can still get away with pretty severe crops for social media use.
I heard the R7, R8 and R9 would come out next year, and are supposed to be APS-C. If rumors are confirmed, you will be able to use ALL the RF Mounts on both full frame and APS-C. Let's see what the future will bring...
I first rented the R6 to make sure my gear was compatible. After I got a used EF to RF adapter with polarizing filter for $100 off new msrp, and bought a 3D printed filter plug from Etsy, I decided to trade in on a used, under 6,500 shutter count R6. I traded in a 5D Mark III that I bought used that I knew was starting to not read my batteries or lenses, among other gear I never used. One feature I loved with the Nikon was the ability to put cropped sensor lenses on a full frame body, but I was already invested in Canon glass. With the adapter I can do just that, and it seems like my lenses are sharper now than they were on the 5D Mark III. I jumped on the polarized filter adapter because the $99 bare bones adapter was selling for $199, same price, on places like eBay and Amazon.
I’m waiting for sigma and tamron to make a native RF lens without the need of an adapter. So far I got the r6 with the RF 50mm 1.8 and the focus and sharpness is amazing
I'd love an rf Sigma 150-600 like they made for Sony. That's honestly one of the big negatives, but I'm sure that Sigma and Tamron will release RF glass in a couple of years.
100% agree with Mr. Polin. The low-light capabilities on the R6 are amazing. I shoot photo and video, and this camera has been a pleasure to work with. The only downside is the IBIS for video, as it shifts the sensor randomly, but other than that, I love this camera and system.
I have both and even though there are huge differences I still shoot with the rp ( which I got after the r6). Image quality in both is amazing. And the af on the r6 is fantastic. So love to both cameras really…
Got an R5 and R6. both incredible and fun. Use my R6 for wildlife as 20fps generates lots of pics snd the lower mp and low light capabilities speed up my work flow. Toally agree on this vid.
I went for the R5 because I am a wildlife photographer who often needs to crop. The camera takes away all my excuses. Any problems are now down to me. I am the weakest link in my setup. If I can get a bird in the frame, the R5 will nail the focus and exposure. If I didn't need to crop the R6 would be fine for me.
I came from the 90D, and a couple of days ago I upgraded to the R6. Since overheating wasn’t mentioned, I’ll comment on that. After running tests I will say you can film (in 4k24) to at least the 80 minute mark (of course restarting twice via the 30 minute limit) without overheating. Even then I was still only seeing the warning icon, and the battery died before it overheated. 4k24 never seems to be mentioned. I know folks love to film in 4K60, but for me it’s no problem at all to run 4k24 for longer format stuff. 4k60 still gets the job done for me at 30+ minutes continuous filming. Loving the camera so far! Great video as always Jared.
I have the R6 and love it! I shoot weddings, portraits, and some church event stuff. The autofocus is a dream. It feels great in the hands for sure. The low light performance is incredible. In a pinch, I've used ISO 25,600 for night sports of my kids. The files are incredibly clean and easily useable for social media/online. I have the RF 35mm F1.8 and RF 85mm F2 and both are excellent. The RF 50mm 1.8 is great for a smaller, low profile lens. I still use my Tamron 24-70 2.8 G2 and 70-200 2.8 G2 adapted often. Overall, its been a dream camera. For me it was more important to save the $1500 from the R5. Next on my list I think is an RF 50mm 1.2.
The R6 is impressive . I ordered the R7 instead, I own the Tamron 150-600m g 2 , ef 16-35mmf4 ,and 70-200mm f4 . The ef 16-35mm in crop mode becomes approximately 24-50 ,Just have to use the two cameras in conjunction . I nearly have the Holy Trinity.70 - 200mm f4 or ef 16 -35mm f4 mounted on the 6d ,or R7,with adapter.
Its big flaw not mentioned here is that it cant save custom video settings. It is clunky to move from photo to video. For fast hybrid work its not ideal.
Since 2008 my arc has been 1000D, 70D, 7D2, 5D4, R, and now the R6. One thing that I occasionally miss on the R6 is the built-in fill flash/optical trigger from the APS-C models. The resolution drop from the 5D4 and R are rarely a problem, but I am planning to add the RF 100-500 to add more reach, which will help as I will have more freedom to compose and less need to crop for subjects that are farther away than what is ideal for my 70-200. Higher FPS than my 7D2 and better AF and video performance than anything that I have used before make the R6 my clear favorite so far. With a camera body that is this capable, I agree with Jared that fleshing out my selection of lenses is a higher priority for my needs than investing in a higher-megapixel body.
Good vid. Thanks for not buying into pixel-flation. Most photographers can do very well with 20mp. I can see some have a need for more, or can use a lot of MP to crop with, but they're an exception, not the rule. And, as you point out, there is a lot of 1DX III in the R6. Not a bad heritage. If I were to buy a FF camera right now it would be the R6.
I've been on the fence cause I'm not a pro and just shoot as a hobbyist so I already have some good EF glass. It's good to know that the R6 is such a capable camera as that will probably be the one I get.
Not sure that you can answer this, but the real questions really interesting regarding the R3 are: 1) does it have internal GPS, 2) how fast is it in tracking fast objects (those @%&%#% birds that fly too fast) and 3) how is it in tracking those &^$)&$ fast objects? The MP is not a real issue for it will be somewhere between 24-32.5MP which is less than the R5 and above the R1 (which will be about 20-24MP).
I've now been using two R6 bodies for a year, shooting weddings. While there is a lot I love about them, there are some major issues. 1) The freezing up. Over the course of 30 weddings, at least 14 times, the r6 has frozen up. The only fix is to take the battery out. (And yes, my firmware is always up to date). 2) The AWB is BAD. It takes 1-2 seconds to read the scene and then pick a WB and it's not always accurate. For instance, a wood panelled room throws it out completely. 3) The whites. No matter what WB I use, I find the whites very dull and grey/blue. Especially in the shade. It's pretty hard to correct this in post without making the subject's skin orange. A constant battle that I never had with the 5D mark iii.
Everyone harps on the sensor, and I can understand that since I kind of was like "uuuhhh" at first, however honestly the differences to 24mp is so small and the whole "1DX sensor" thing can't be ignored. Honestly speaking I'm surprised how good the R6 is compared to the R5. Unless you need 8k (very few will) the only difference is the MP and most people will be happy with the 20MP if they think about it for a moment. Oh and btw at default (ignoring the compression method) the R6 has better 4k video due to the oversample, which is insane.
its been years since ive seen ur videos . when i first started photograpghy yeaaars ago your channel was one of the first ive watched . ff to 2022 and its still one of the most informational channels that is always helpful .
I’ve had my R6 since launch and it’s my favorite camera I’ve had. I’ve had all the top models from Sony, Nikon, Fuji. I usually get a new camera every year to explore other brands, but this year I’m not getting rid of the R6. She’s a keeper! I love the 20mp larger pixels. Easy to work in raw with ease and love the light gathering of the larger pixels. Speed and accuracy is amazing in the R6. I sold my 1Dx2, because this easily replaces it. Canon hit a huge home run!
Great review...agree 100%. I picked up an R6 a few months ago and make most of my living doing portraits and headshots. I got the very reasonably priced RF 85mm f/2 and RF 50mm f/1.8 and am happy as can be. Might I upgrade to more expensive RF glass in the future? Sure. But, what I've got now is getting the job done and a pleasure to use.
I Wonder why the R and the RP, coupled with the 50 1.8 and or 35 1.8 isn’t on your recommended list. You listed that the sticking point for pricing would be the 2000 range for new photographers, when in reality, both of these cameras, the R and RP, would be a better fit for non pros, looking to acquire cheaper full-frame mirrorless canon cameras.
No sheet not to mention you don't have to worry about any overheating when using 4k. I'll stick with the R and my rf 15-35 until Canon comes to their senses!
Love the tone of these videos. It feels like you’re optimistic about the potential for the gear to pay for itself on the entrepreneurial, hustle-on-the-city-streets level.
I picked up my R5 at Allen’s Camera a few weeks back with the lens adapter. ALMOST got the R6 but I didn’t like the layout on the top of the body. I’m too used to my Mark 5D III and I wanted those similar features. I wanted the cheaper adapter but they were sold out, so I went with the Multi Control Adapter. Works beautifully with my EF glass. Traded in my 6D and kept my Mark 5D III as my backup. The batteries used for my 5D III work with the R5 and so I managed to snag a few more from Allen’s as well. I tell people all the time to invest in the glass because those will outlast any camera body. The only thing I haven’t gotten is the CFXpress card. It’s new tech and will eventually come down in price.
XT3 is a great camera, but full frame R6 is on another level. I sold my XT3 after owning R6 for a while, which I never thought I would do. May eventually pick up a GFX, because I have a soft spot for Fuji too. R6 is a keeper though.
We tried the R6 for some video and found it overheated consistently. Even after firmware updates. Taking several short clips on a sunny day will lock up the camera pretty quickly with overheat warnings with no way to shoot 4k/30 even at a reduced quality. The R5 will also overheat, but only when using the oversampled modes. So with the R5 you can at least drop down to a binned 4k/30p image if overheating is a concern -- and that's still a really nice video image. I think recommending the R6 for video is a huge problem, without at least addressing the very real overheating issues. In that price range the Sony A7III would be a better choice for someone not married to a specific brand already. Ultimately we sold the R6 and went with two R5s for travel shoots when we want to pack light, or when weather conditions keep our Ursa G2 at the office. Also have an R3 on order now.
@@ww3photography will I be able to shoot 4K 60 for a total of 1hr of footage? Not continuous but creating maybe 7-9 separate clips total but with no breaks
The overheating (non)issue is related also to the environmental temperature, in my experience at least. I have been shooting video for hours at room temperature and no issues whatsoever. Vids that took 29 minutes and 59 seconds, and then another one of the same lenght. No problem at all. In 4k 60. But then again, on a very hot day just shooting stills the R6 (in bright sunlight) felt like a stove in my hand after only one hour.
r6 shot 4k60 p around -25 minute , 4k30 -35 minute and 4k24p -57 minute in my experience internally , but enough for hybrid shotting for hobby shooter 😁😁😁
I’m really enjoying my r6. The 20mp held me back from buying it for a bit because I do crop a little shooting wildlife and landscapes, but it really hasn’t been an issue. I am slowly converting over to rf glass mostly because I don’t like having to use adapters, the adapter is never on the right lens. I bought the 70-200f4 a few months ago and I have a 15-35 coming tomorrow. I briefly considered the r5 but I’m not a pro, and I’m not exactly wealthy, and I really didn’t want to invest in a $500+ memory card.
the swoosh sound effect that appears everytime the little brown button slide on, really freaked me out using headphones. I kept looking if my dog was banging stuff out. You might want to lower the volume on that, please.
Dear Fro, you have me drooling over the R6 but can’t get one in Canada has they are backordered for months. One day it will be my turn. Keep up the good work my dear Fro.
I think now that the prices in some places have come down to around 1400€ for example in germany, this thing is a no brainer. There aren'T a lot of FF cameras with such big pixels, that allow for way more room to play with the shutterspeed, aperture and ISO in different lighting situations. It's easy on beginners or first time FF canon users and it still delivers for pros using it commercially for example in indoor photography of events with difficult lighting situations. If the lenses weren't that expensive I'd probably add one at some point to my Sony A7IV and Panasonic G9. Sadly, no new gear for the gearnerd at this moment.
R6 is great. I recently had to shoot 12,800 iso - 16,000iso to get 1/500-1/640 shutter in a dim gym, shooting sports. Pictures still came out, with some cropping. To the trained eye, zoomed in, yes, you can see, but I still was able to get the shots needed, in the situation given. And since most photos are web based for me, the R6 is my money maker!
I love my R6 after a few weeks, but there are some quirks. Some no-brainer features are missing (e.g. self-timer + burst shooting mode), hopefully addressed in future firmware. Button customization not as rich as Sony. All things considered, though, the image+shooting quality is superb, and my (amateur) photography game has boundless room for growth.
I'm waiting for my R6 right now. You're absolutely right about investing in glass. I'll continue to use the EF 85mm 1.2 until I decide to get the RF version. It's a perfect lens
From RP to R6 is such a huge upside for me.. I love it. Made my good ol EF 85 1.2Lii fun to shoot again.. idk if it’s just me but it seems to work well with the r6..
I preordered the R6, I've been shooting with it for about a year and I love it. I didn't need or want the 45mp, to be honest. I mainly shoot youth soccer and I'm close to the field. I use an ancient 300mm 2.8 Non IS which is absolutely fantastic on my r6. I don't shoot videos at all so I didn't even bother looking at those specs. One of my favorite canon cameras I've owned was the 6D which was also 20mp.
@@cj7073 i had ef lenses but they are for my 550 D very basic lenses... I bought new RF ones I have the RF 24-105mm f4 L and RF 100-500 L also the Samyang 14 mm f2.8 manual focus lens
@@souptikmukhopadhyay6531 are they expensive? Do u think it's wise to go for R6 and RF system over sony if u have zero lenses to begin with? I'm from India btw and prices here seems messed up as always.
@@cj7073 it depends... Pros and Cons on each side : + Excellent ergonomics and menus for Canon for Sony only A7 iv and A1 has good menus rest have bad menus (it's a very important thing if this is not right you lose good moments) + Canon Colors (A lot of people love Canon colors and hate Sony tones but many people love Sony tones as well compare the two and then decide) + RF L Glass is expensive compared to Sony G Master, budget RF glass is also there and they are very good too on the other hand for Sony you have third party lenses from Sigma and Tamron which are very good too. Choose your lenses first especially aperture and then look at budget Canon RF price vs Tamron / Sigma premium f2.8 ones for Sony and calculate which system is cheaper (considering one body and all future lenses which u will buy) + Sony has extra features generally but that extra part is often on the too extreme side the range of features you will use 90 % of the time is well covered in both Canon and Sony In summary both systems are quite good.... In some parts Canon is better in some parts Sony..... Take ur decision based on needs more instead of wants... See which system fits your needs in a smaller budget and go for that. As why I choose Canon? I started with Canon, I had a 550D still use it. I love the Canon colours they are so natural and beautiful especially nature and portraits and I literally hate the Sony colours. Although Sony has great features it will be a real pain to convert colours of every photo from Sony style to Canon every time. Also I am very used to Canon mejus and ergonomics so when I got my R6 it took me literally 15 min to get started.... You can connect with me on Facebook if you have more doubts.... Happy Shooting
@@weezyg.5724 100 percent worth it. The R6 is a game changing machine. The R feels archaic compared to the R6, mainly in autofocus (Eye AF) and in the speed in which it processes the images you shoot. I still use the R for shooting video interviews (which I do occasionally), but for full on stills shooting the R6 is the way to go. My Mk IV gets limited use. Don't get me wrong, it's not a perfect camera. I can see how an R6 MkII in the future can improve upon it, but it's still amazing. And I'm glad I didn't get an R5, mainly because I don't want/need 45 MP files. The R6 is the sweet spot.
Have the r6 and mostly shot small buds with 500mm series 1 EF and 1.4 extender. Best canon I have ever used and that includes rental 1Dx. I frequently shoot at iso 3200 and some 6400. There is excellent software from Topaz and DXO that removes noise and resizes with excellent results and I am very demanding when it comes to image quality and my goal is large print 16x20 at least. The software is cheaper than go up to the R5. The best is DXO pure raw for noise and sharpening and Resize to increase pixel count if you need. I don’t have any affiliation with either
was hired to help a fellow photographer who was laid up from emergency surgery and they use the R6. T&I for about 70 pee wee football kids. 6 images of each and with Eye-AF, i just clamped it to the tripod, looked for the green square around the eye and hit the shutter button. i want one in the worst way now, but im a bit addicted to the 32mp of my 5D4 so id be happier with the R5 even though i know id never see the difference in what i shoot and no one around here pays well enough to "send the very best" so to speak. not saying the '6 cant get it done because in your review and in my experience it does. maybe im trying to compensate for something with more pixels....
Thank you Jared!!!! I didn't know when I would make the jump to mirrorless and now I know. I have been using the Canon EOS 6D. It seems that I will upgrade for the R6. Thanks for your review!
