Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Announced June 29, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a capable full-frame DSLR that offers enthusiasts a reliable, well-rounded tool with excellent battery life and a versatile articulating touchscreen. Although it provides significant operational improvements over its predecessor, it remains a controversial release that lacks 4K video and features a limited autofocus spread.
Weighted from 34 reviewer scores
Pros
- Highly effective Dual Pixel autofocus for both stills and video
- Versatile, fully-articulated touchscreen display
- Outstanding battery longevity
- Reliable build quality with weather sealing
- Consistent color science and image quality
Cons
- Absence of 4K video recording
- Limited and centrally-clustered autofocus point coverage
- Single SD card slot with slower UHS-I support
- Lack of a dedicated headphone jack for audio monitoring
- Underwhelming dynamic range performance
- Launch price $1,999 (USD)
- Sensor 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
- Video 1080p 59.94p
- Stabilization None
- Burst 6.5 fps electronic 6.5 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 34 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 80/100
[T]he EOS 6D II is a better camera than its predecessor in almost every way. [...] Despite this, it is simply overshadowed by competition that is made up of more capable cameras at similar or lower prices.
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In many ways, the 6D II is a very good full-frame camera. In other respects, it’s a disappointment because it doesn’t take as many strides forward as you would expect for a camera released roughly five years after its predecessor.
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The EOS 6D Mark II is a 'low-priced' full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts and upgraders from APSC bodies.
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Keeping a review of the incredibly-feature-laden 6D Mark II concise but complete is a difficult balance to find and this review is not a complete description of every 6D Mark II feature available.
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I have no doubt that if I owned the camera and used it to its strengths I would be very happy with it.
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So as I ask myself who the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is for, I guess I can't help but feel a little bit of disappointment. It just seems like a lot more of the same from Canon.
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The Canon EOS 6D Mark II does enough to keep Canon shooters happy, delivering excellent colour, and high image quality, along with fast focus in both normal and live view shooting.
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The camera market has changed significantly in the five years since the original EOS 6D was launched.
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It's not really about all of the specs and features that a camera has, it's about what you do with it.
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The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a great full-frame DSLR for those who want to progress from an APS-C model without making a huge financial leap up to the EOS 5D Mark IV.
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The EOS 6D Mark II is a major step forward from the original 6D, but more in operational speed and performance than outright image quality.
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The Canon EOS 6D Mark II improves upon its predecessor with 26-megapixel resolution, improved Live View focus, and a 45-point autofocus system, but its sensor isn't as good as competing models.
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Canon has certainly made the EOS 6D Mark II a more well-rounded and better specified camera than the EOS 6D, but it's not without its issues.
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The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is an all-around solid performer -- from image quality to AF speed and accuracy. A full complement of features and an easy-to-use mobile app for remote shooting and image transfer make this an appealing camera, particularly at its $1,299 price.
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For most people, every other camera on the market is gonna be a better option for you.
- Digital Trends 6/10
Compared to the original 6D, the technology in the the Mark II is a giant leap forward, but it’s nothing we haven’t already seen in other Canons (with the exception of the image sensor, which is unique to the 6D Mark II).
- Photo Review 8.9/10
There’s every reason to believe its successor will be equally popular, with the improved AF system, faster burst shooting with a larger buffer capacity, an updated image processor and a touch-sensitive vari-angle monitor making it competitive in the current market.
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This is a great choice if you're looking for a reliable all-rounder and a good introduction to full-frame.
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We find its new sensor to be just about the perfect balance of resolution, while the vari-angle touchscreen is a huge benefit that lacks from so many other similar cameras.
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If you’re looking for an affordable yet capable full-frame DSLR, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is an excellent choice. It’s not revolutionary, but ticks the boxes for what is required by the majority of enthusiasts.
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A pro-grade camera at a consumer price point. The 6D Mark II offers a 26.2MP sensor, sharp files, a tilting LCD touchscreen and flawless wifi connectivity.
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I didn’t go into every feature of this camera since I don’t own it and don’t want to pretend to be a master of it.
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A lot of people have called this camera boring. I would say it's not boring, but it doesn't really wow me in any way.
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To be honest, I kind of think this camera is outdated unless you specifically need this body style and a full frame, in which case $1,399 in a DSLR body with this full-frame sensor, this is probably the best deal you can get.
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The 6D Mark II is an affordable full frame camera, but the build quality and the image quality of this camera feel far from low-end.
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The Canon 6D Mark II is a fantastic and inexpensive full-frame DSLR, offering extraordinary technical image quality in a lightweight package.
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Okay, so make sure you hear me now: I am NOT saying that this is a bad camera. I'm just gonna be recommending it far less than the original.
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I enjoy using the Canon EOS 6D Mark II very much. It’s indeed a reliable and easy-to-use camera for both daily use and professional work.
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[T]he Canon EOS 6D Mark II does not offer 4K, it does offer everything else I need, and especially for a camera that's creating mostly videos that go on YouTube, it's perfect.
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The Canon 6D Mark II is an exciting new release from Canon and a worthy successor to the popular 6D. It's high image quality, video quality, light construction, and low-light performance makes it a brilliant camera.
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The 6D Mark II takes great quality photos and videos with an outstanding dynamic range.
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[I]n regards to it being a good camera, Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a great camera that I do trust.
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It's far from perfect, but in the right scenarios, it can get the job done, provided you have a little bit of patience with it.
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This camera right here is going to be my baby for all around everything. It's going to be photos, video, everything.
