Recommended Exposure Index
Mirrorless Cameras
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Specifications Operating Environment
2 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
Weight (Body Only)
Approx. 588 g (670 g with card and battery)
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
- Type35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS
- Effective PixelsApprox. 24.2megapixels
- Total PixelsApprox. 25.6 megapixels
- Aspect Ratio3:2
- Low-Pass FilterBuilt-in/Fixed
- Sensor CleaningEOS integrated cleaning system
- Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
- Sensor Shift-IS
Image Processor
- TypeDIGIC X
Lens
- Lens MountRF (EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using: Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) EF-M lenses are not compatible
- Focal LengthEquivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens with RF and EF lenses 1.6x with RF-S and EF-S
Focusing
- TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF II
- AF System / Points100% horizontal and 100% vertical with Face + Tracking and Auto Selection modes 100% horizontal and 90% vertical with manual selection and large zone modes2
- AF Working Range
- AF ModesOne Shot, Servo AF, AI Focus AF
- AF Point SelectionAutomatic selection: 1053 Available AF areas when automatically selected,
Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed) 4897AF positions available stills ( 4067 Movies)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding
Manual selection: Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 999 maximum focusing zones) - AF TrackingHumans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds and horses) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes, Aircraft and Trains)
- AF LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode. Using customised button set to AF stop in AI servo
- AF Assist BeamEmitted by built in LED or optional dedicated Speedlite (flash)
- Manual FocusSelected on lens
Exposure Control
- Metering ModesReal-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering.
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering: Centre spot metering (approx. 3% viewfinder at centre)- AF point-linked spot metering not provided
(4) Centre weighted average metering - Metering Brightness RangeEV -3 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
- AE LockAuto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes - Exposure Compensation+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
- AEB+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
- Anti-flicker ShootingYes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease available with both electronic and mechanical shutter
High Frequency anti flicker shooting for M and TV modes - ISO SensitivityAuto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,801
Shutter
- TypeElectronically-controlled focal-plane shutter and Electronic shutter function on sensor
- Speed
- Shutter ReleaseSoft touch electromagnetic release
White Balance
- TypeAuto white balance with the imaging sensor
- SettingsAWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-10
2. Magenta/Green +/-11 - Custom White BalanceYes, 1 setting can be registered - From image or Live View
- WB Bracketing+/-3 levels in single level increments 3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias
Viewfinder
- Type0.5-inch OLED colour EVF
- Dot Count3.69 Million dots
- Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)Approx. 100%
- Magnification
- EyepointApprox. 23mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
- Dioptre Correction-4 to +2 m-1 (dioptre)
- Display Performance
- Viewfinder InformationShutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, AF point information, Exposure level indicator, Number of remaining exposures, Exposure compensation, Battery level, Electronic shutter, HDR shooting, Highlight tone priority, Multiple-exposure shooting, Self-timer shooting mode, Maximum burst, AF method, Subject to Track setting, Exposure simulation, Drive mode, AEB, Metering mode, FEB, Anti-flicker shooting, Still/video cropping, Shooting mode, Aspect ratio, Scene icons Auto Lighting Optimizer, AE lock Picture Style, Flash-ready, White balance, FE lock, Image Quality, High-speed sync, Bluetooth function, Wi-Fi on/off, Histogram, Electronic level, Focus distance scale in manual focus, SA control ring setting, IS system.
Audio Level – Manual (video), recording time remaining (video), headphone level (video), Video recording resolution frame rate and compression (video) Rec indicator (video), Overheat indicator ( Video) - Depth of Field PreviewYes, via customised button or with "Exposure +DOP" ( up to F8)
- Eyepiece ShutterN/A
LCD Monitor
- Type7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
- CoverageApprox. 100%
- Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
- CoatingAnti-smudge.
- Brightness AdjustmentManual: Adjustable to one of seven levels Colour Tone Adjustment: 4 settings
- Touch Screen OperationsCapacitive method with menu functions, Quick Control settings, playback operations, and magnified display. AF point selection in still and Movies, touch shutter is possible in still photo shooting.
- Display Options(1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen
Flash
- ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
- X-Sync1/200sec mechanical shutter / 1/250th electronic 1st curtain
- Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EX series Speedlite flashes
- Flash Exposure BracketingYes, with compatible External Flash
- Flash Exposure LockYes
- Second Curtain SynchronisationYes via Speedlite
- Multi-Function Shoe / HotShoe / PC TerminalYes/No
- External Flash CompatibilityE-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
- External Flash Controlvia camera menu screen
Shooting
- ModesStills; Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3)
Movie: Auto Exposure, TV, AV Manual and Custom (x3) - Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
- Colour SpacesRGB and Adobe RGB
- Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority (2 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
Clarity
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video)
Lens optical correction
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
Diffraction correction,
Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only)
Focus Bracketing including image compositing
Resize to M, S1, S2
Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF)
- Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 x1.6crop
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Image straightening
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing
Dual Pixel RAW – Portrait Relighting, Background Clarity ( in camera)
Raw Cloud processing
Multiple exposure
HDR - with moving subject supression
HEIF to Jpeg conversion (single or batch) - Drive ModesSingle, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote)
- Continuous Shooting
- Interval TimerBuilt in
File Type
- Still Image TypeJPEG: 2 compression options
RAW: RAW, C-RAW 14 bit (14-bit with Mechanical shutter and Electronic 1st Curtain, 12-bit A/D conversion with Electronic shutter, Canon original RAW 3rd edition)
HEIF: 10bit HEIF is available in HDR shooting with [HDR PQ] set to [Enable]
Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.2 - RAW+JPEG Simultaneous RecordingYes, any combination of RAW + JPEG or RAW + HEIF possible
- Image Size3:2 ratio (L, RAW, C-RAW) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976x 11984, (S2) 2400 x 1600
1.6x (crop) (L) 3744 x 2496, (S2) 2400 x 1600
4:3 ratio (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x2664 (S1) 2656 x 1992 (S2) 2112 x 1600
16:9 ratio (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680, (S2) 2400 x 1344
1:1 ratio (L) 4000 x 400, (M) 2656x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600 - FoldersNew folders can be manually created, named and selected
- File NumberingFile Numbering
(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset - File Naming3 User presets
EOS Movie
- Movie Type
- Movie Size4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)10
4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (179.82, 150, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)11
Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I), Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)12 - Colour Sampling (Internal Recording)4K/ Full HD - YCbCr4:2:0 8-bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10bit
- Canon LogYes, Canon Log 3
- Movie Length
- High Frame Rate Movie
- Frame Grab
- Bitrate / MbpsMP4 H.264 Canon Log Off
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 230 Mbps
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light ) Approx. 120 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light ) Approx. 60 Mbps
4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 105Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 70 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 35 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 12 Mbps
Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 90Mbps
Full HDR Movies (29.97, 25fps) IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
MP4 H.265 Canon Log / HDR PQ: On
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 340 Mbps
4K (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 170 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 170 Mbps
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 85 Mbps
4K Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 470Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB Approx. 270 Mbps
Full HD (179.82p/150.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 150 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB Approx. 180 Mbps
Full HD (119.88p/100.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 100 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 90 Mbps
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 50 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p/23.93p): IPB Approx. 45 Mbps
Full HD (29.94p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 28 Mbps
Full HD Timelapse (29.97, 25fps) All-I Approx. 135Mbps - Dual Card Recordingyes
- MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone (48 Khz, 16-bit x 2 channels), external mic or Multi-Function shoe including XLR via Tascam CAXLR2dC
- HDMI DisplayOutput to external monitor only (output of images and shooting information, images are recorded to the card)
- HDMI OutputCamera screen and External Monitor output (no recording to the card, camera screen shows images with shooting information)
4K (UHD) 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p,
Full HD 59.94p / 59.94i, 50.00p / 50.00i
480p 59.94p
576p 50p
Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit or 10-bit, sound output via HDMI is also possible
6k upto 60p RAW to Atomos Ninja V+ recorded as ProRes RAW or 3.7k RAW with crop - FocusingDual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye/Face Detection, Face only and Animal Tracking AF, Movie Servo AF
Manual Focus (Peaking and Focus Guide available) - ISOAuto: 100-6400, H: 204800
Manual: 100-25600, H: 204801
Other Features
- Custom Functions22 Custom Functions
- Metadata TagUser copyright information (can be set in camera)
Image rating (0-5 stars)
IPTC data (registered with EOS Utility or Mobile File Transfer app)
Image transfer with caption (Caption registered with EOS Utility) - LCD Panel / IlluminationNo/No
- Water/Dust Resistance
- Voice MemoNo
- Intelligent Orientation SensorYes
- Playback Zoom1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
- Display Formats(1) Single image
(2) Single image with information (2 levels)
Basic - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and Image quality)
Detailed - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, metering Image, quality and file size), Lens information, Brightness and RGB histogram, White balance, Picture Style, Color space and noise reduction, Lens optical correction, GPS information, IPTC information
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) 36 image index
(6) 100 image index
(7) Jump Display (1, 10 or 100 images, start of burst sequence, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating, )
(8) Movie edit
(9) RAW processing
(10) Rating - SlideShowImage selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images or Rating
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off - HistogramBrightness: Yes
RGB: Yes - Highlight AlertYes
- Image EraseSingle image, select range, Selected images, Burst sequence Folder, Card
- Image Erase ProtectionErase protection of Single image, Folder or Card all found images (only during image search)
- Self Timer4 or 10 sec.
- Menu Categories(1) Shooting menu
(2) AF Menu
(3) Playback menu
(4) Network
(5) Setup menu
(6) Custom Functions menu
(7) My Menu - Menu Languages30 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesia and Japanese - Firmware UpdateUpdate possible by the user (Camera, Lens, External Speedlite, BLE remote control, Lens adapter) via card or Camera connect app
Interface
- ComputerSuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB C connector UVC/UAC support Windows / Mac OS compatible with Zoom / Skype / Teams / Meet / Webex
- Wi-Fi
- OtherHDMI micro out (Type D), External Microphone In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack), E3-type terminal (remote control terminal), Multi-Function shoe
Direct Print
- Canon PrintersDirect Print
- PictBridgeNot supported
Storage
- Type2x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II
Supported Operating System
- PCWindows 8.1 and Windows 10, Windows 11 (tablet mode not supported)
- MacintoshOS X v10.12, 10.13, 10.14,10.15, OS 11.x
Software
- Image ProcessingDigital Photo Professional 4.17. or later, Digital Photo Professional Express mobile app ( iOS only) (RAW Image Processing not DUAL PIXEL RAW on DPP Express moible)
- OtherEOS Utility 3.16 or later (incl. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor, EOS Lens Registration Tool, EOS Web Service Registration Tool, Canon Camera Connect V3.0 app, Mobile File Transfer app and image.canon app (iOS/Android)
Power Source
- BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied)/LP-E6N
- Battery Life
- Battery Indicator7 levels + percentage
- Power SavingPower turns off after 30 seconds, 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30mins
- Power Supply & Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E6E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6, PD-E1 USB power adapter
Accessories
- Wireless File TransmitterN/A
- Cases / StrapsN/A
- LensesAll RF lenses (EF & EF-S via Lens adapters)
- Lens AdaptersMount Adapter EF-EOS R
Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R - FlashCanon Speedlite (EL-1, SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT,Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10)
- Remote Controller / SwitchRemote control with E3 type socket and Wireless Remote Control BR-E1
- OtherBG-R10 battery grip, GP-E2 GPS receiver (digital compass not supported), Stereo Microphone DM-E1 / DM-E100, Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1, Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, Multi-Function Shoe Adapter for Smartphone Link AD-P1 for Android, Tascam CA-XLR2d-C XLR microphone adapter
Physical Specifications
- Body MaterialsMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
- Operating Environment2 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
- Dimensions (W x H x D)138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
- Weight (Body Only)Approx. 588 g (670 g with card and battery)
- * 8-stops based on the CIPA standard with RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM at a focal length of 105mm
- The AF area available vary depending on the lens used
- The lowest light AF is available with an f/1.2 lens, center AF point, One-Shot AF, at 23°C / 73°F, ISO 100) Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating
- Electronic shutter speed 1/16000th not available in H+ mode
- With 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
- Low light AF performance will be reduced when supress low frames is used
- Max Frames per second will vary depending on the battery type, and charge, if Wi-Fi is turned on, operating temperature lens used and file size. The number of possible shots and maximum burst vary depending on shooting conditions, aspect ratio, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, and Custom Function). The speeds quoted are based on Canon testing with the following settings: Shutter speed 1/1000 sec. or faster, Aperture Maximum aperture, Flash Not used, Flicker reduction Not used, Battery pack Fully charged LP-6NH, Temperature Room temperature (23°C / 73°F). Battery grip Not used, Wi-Fi settings OFF
- The continuous shooting speed may be reduced by the lens, shutter speed, aperture, flash, flicker reduction processing, subject conditions, and brightness (for example, when shooting in a dark place). When High speed continuous shooting (H+) is set, continuous shooting speed will not decline.
- 4K UHD and Full HD is 100%, 4K movie cropping mode is 62% of the horizonal area
- In High frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded
- In High frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded
- In High frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded
- If the cameras internal temperature becomes too high the maximum recording time will be reduced
- In High frame Rate Movie mode sound is not recorded
- Frame grab is not available for RAW movies or Canon Log 3 movies
- Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera. To ensure adequate weather sealing, the supplied shoe cover should be used unless a weather sealed accessory is inserted in the Multi Function shoe.
- Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions
- Based on the CIPA Standard and using the battery supplied with the camera, except where indicated. In power saving mode
Support Period
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027