Canon R6 II - is it worthwhile?
Discussion
Until end of tomorrow, there's a bunch of Canon deals going on. One of them (at LCE, possibly elsewhere) is an R6 II, body-only, for £1,999.
...which for a new, mirrorless full-frame seems like a steal. Cheaper even than the outgoing R5.
But I'm just wondering how much of a steal, and how much it's been engineered down to that price?
(aside from the 'only' 24Mp sensor which hasn't got the anti-rolling-shutter tech for one)
Any thoughts? I've been toying with upgrading my 5D III for a while now, and while I'm sure the R6 will be better in most if not all material ways, I'd rather not 'buy twice' - the R7 I've got has taught me that all this wonderful high-tech isn't always perfect in the real-world and sometimes needs driving around or at least a helping hand.
Yardstick for me, for IQ and longevity as much as all the fancy tech, is the 5D IV, which i can get a good 2nd-hand example of for half the price above. Alternatives I've got on the list are (also 2nd hand) some late-flavour of 1D and the R5.
Thanks,
Martin.
...which for a new, mirrorless full-frame seems like a steal. Cheaper even than the outgoing R5.
But I'm just wondering how much of a steal, and how much it's been engineered down to that price?
(aside from the 'only' 24Mp sensor which hasn't got the anti-rolling-shutter tech for one)
Any thoughts? I've been toying with upgrading my 5D III for a while now, and while I'm sure the R6 will be better in most if not all material ways, I'd rather not 'buy twice' - the R7 I've got has taught me that all this wonderful high-tech isn't always perfect in the real-world and sometimes needs driving around or at least a helping hand.
Yardstick for me, for IQ and longevity as much as all the fancy tech, is the 5D IV, which i can get a good 2nd-hand example of for half the price above. Alternatives I've got on the list are (also 2nd hand) some late-flavour of 1D and the R5.
Thanks,
Martin.
Did you end up getting the R6ii? I see the price is now back up to £2,800.00 from the discount price of £2,000.00
I think this price will drop again as the R6iii is rumoured to be out early next year but it sounds like you would, (understandably as these things are expensive!) not want your new purchase to be superseded soon after you have got it.
The R6 is Canon's line which they seem to replace the quickest.
From your post it sounds also like you might do high speed photography and you do not want rolling shutter artifacts on yuor images such as warped golf clubs during a swing? For this you will need a stacked shutter if you plan to shoot electronically (alternatives, a mechanical shutter can be used but at lower FPS). Choices for this are the R3, i think soon these will be in the high £2K's second hand, i shoot these bodies, it is a simply fantastic camera as it should be and might never be replaced and the R1 line is effectively its update.
A great choice would be the Old R5, its a cracking camera, used by loads of pros and you have already taken yourself out of the new model merry go round as it have already been replaced. Get a clean one and it will last you for years. No stacked shutter though.
Just a few thoughts!
I think this price will drop again as the R6iii is rumoured to be out early next year but it sounds like you would, (understandably as these things are expensive!) not want your new purchase to be superseded soon after you have got it.
The R6 is Canon's line which they seem to replace the quickest.
From your post it sounds also like you might do high speed photography and you do not want rolling shutter artifacts on yuor images such as warped golf clubs during a swing? For this you will need a stacked shutter if you plan to shoot electronically (alternatives, a mechanical shutter can be used but at lower FPS). Choices for this are the R3, i think soon these will be in the high £2K's second hand, i shoot these bodies, it is a simply fantastic camera as it should be and might never be replaced and the R1 line is effectively its update.
A great choice would be the Old R5, its a cracking camera, used by loads of pros and you have already taken yourself out of the new model merry go round as it have already been replaced. Get a clean one and it will last you for years. No stacked shutter though.
Just a few thoughts!
And it's back down to £1800...
I upgraded from an R about 8 weeks ago ahead of a holiday and it's been a game changer in terms of the autofocus performance and the eye tracking. With back button focus (dual button with a servo on/off assigned button) it's super easy to get used to...
£1,800 is a lot of money, and I can't compare to an R7 or R8 but I found it a huge upgrade and have not noticed (yet) the drop from 30mp to 24mp.
I'd still say glass is the area to focus, but the latest bodies really get the best from good glass.
I upgraded from an R about 8 weeks ago ahead of a holiday and it's been a game changer in terms of the autofocus performance and the eye tracking. With back button focus (dual button with a servo on/off assigned button) it's super easy to get used to...
£1,800 is a lot of money, and I can't compare to an R7 or R8 but I found it a huge upgrade and have not noticed (yet) the drop from 30mp to 24mp.
I'd still say glass is the area to focus, but the latest bodies really get the best from good glass.
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