I have been following the value histories of assorted cameras as a part of my job right here at Digital Digicam World and I have been saddened to see that reductions have not been nearly as good within the final couple of years. Typical reductions have been below 20%, with the uncommon exception – and that is even throughout main gross sales like Black Friday and Prime Day.
That is why seeing a 23% low cost on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II physique on Amazon proper now for Large Smile Sale in Australia has me chomping on the bit to unfold the phrase. It is at present obtainable for simply AU$2,554 and is arguably among the finest costs I’ve seen on this mannequin – in actual fact, it is the lowest Amazon worth and, in line with my analysis, no different retailer is at present beating it.
Admittedly there are newer cameras that carry out higher now – the Nikon Z6 III being a working example which, regardless of a 27% low cost that drops the value to AU$3,300 is much more costly – however the Canon digicam’s age is what makes it much more accessible now.
And don’t fret, I am not pushing a digicam that does not carry out nicely. In our Canon EOS R6 Mark II evaluation, we known as it a digicam that “makes mincemeat of different hybrids” and we nonetheless stand by that assertion. It stays a stellar performer.
The EOS R6 Mark II is bodily virtually equivalent to the unique R6, however there are some noteworthy adjustments that make this a greater physique to deal with.
• Take a look at our comparability of the Canon R6 Mark II vs R6
The previous energy swap is gone from the left shoulder (long-time Canon mirrorless customers will probably be conversant in this), now changed by a devoted stills/video swap. The ability swap has been moved to the fitting shoulder, sitting slightly below the rear publicity dial – this permits stills photographers to deal with the digicam single-handed, one thing road photographers particularly will respect.
These conversant in the joystick design on the EOS R5 and older R6 mannequin will spot the distinction right here as nicely – the 4 notches on the cardinal factors is gone, eradicating the tactile management when utilizing the joystick.
Inside, the sensor decision has been upped from 20.1MP within the older digicam to 24.2MP. The sensor-based digital shutter can now rattle off steady capturing at as much as 40fps, and Canon guarantees it has diminished the rolling shutter distortion in comparison with the R6. There’s even a RAW Burst Mode that may seize uncooked photographs at 30fps with a 0.5 second pre-shooting buffer, making this preferrred for sport shooters.
To enhance the excessive body charges, Canon has improved the AF efficiency right here. Along with the prevailing physique, eye, face, head and animal recognition (now expanded to horses and zebras – sure, you learn that proper), the R6 II can recognise automobiles, bikes, plane and trains too.
By way of video seize, the R6 II now shoots 4K/60p utilizing the complete width of the sensor (the Mark I R6 has a 1.07x crop). It may well additionally output 6K ProRes RAW to pick Atomos exterior recorders together with focus respiration compensation with appropriate lenses, lastly catching up with Sony.
That is lots of digicam to your cash.
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