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Canon R6 Mark II Review - Specifications

Jeremy Gray
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By Jeremy Gray
Last updated 11/02/2022
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Auto Focus

  • Auto Focus: Yes
  • Auto Focus Type: Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 1053 zones; Max. 4897 points (selectable); Face+Eye Tracking AF with Subject Detection (Auto, People, Animals [dogs, cats, birds, horses], Vehicles [cars, motorcycles, aircraft, trains]); 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal)
  • Auto Focus Assist Light?: Yes
  • Manual Focus: Yes

Power

  • Battery Form Factor: Proprietary LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6
  • Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip
  • Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary LP-E6NH Lithium-ion rechargeable
  • Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes
  • Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
  • Internal Charging Supported: Yes

Lens & Optics

  • Lens Mount: Canon RF
  • Lens: Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24 - 105mm
  • Focal Length (actual): 24 - 105mm
  • Zoom Ratio: 4.38x
  • Aperture Range: f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades
  • Integrated ND Filter: No
  • Normal Focus Range: 39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity
  • Filter Thread: 77.0mm
  • Thread Type: n/a
  • Optical Image Stabilization: No

Image Sensor

  • On-Sensor Phase Detect: Yes
  • Sensor Type: CMOS
  • Sensor Manufacturer: Canon
  • Effective Megapixels: 24.2
  • Sensor Format: 35mm
  • Approximate Pixel Pitch: 6.00 microns
  • Focal Length Multiplier: 1.0x
  • Aspect Ratio: 3:2
  • Color Filter Type: RGBG
  • Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed
  • Self-Cleaning: Yes
  • Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes

Image Storage

  • Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC
  • UHS Support: UHS-II
  • Dual Card Slots: Yes
  • RAW Capture Support: Yes
  • Uncompressed Format: RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; Dual Pixel RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF
  • Included Memory: No memory included

Image Capture

  • Image Resolution: 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1), 3744 x 2496 (9.3 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 2400 (5.8 MP, 1:1)
  • Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF v2.3); HEIF, RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; Dual Pixel RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF
  • Continuous-mode frames/second: 40.0

General

  • Size: 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5 in. (138 x 98 x 88 mm)
  • Waterproof: No
  • Waterproof Depth: n/a
  • Model Number: R6 Mark II
  • Alternate Model Number(s): Canon R6 II
  • Camera Format: Compact System Camera
  • Currently Manufactured: Yes
  • Retail Price: $2499.00
  • Street Price: $2,570.70
  • Date Available: 2022-12-01
  • Tripod Mount: Yes

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder: EVF / LCD
  • Viewfinder Type: EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 120fps refresh rate, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
  • Focus Peaking: Yes
  • EVF Resolution: 3,690,000 dots
  • Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.76x

Exposure

  • Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
  • Metering Modes: Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 5.8% of frame), Spot (center 2.9% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.)
  • Program Auto Exposure: Yes
  • Aperture Priority: Yes
  • Shutter Priority: Yes
  • Full Manual Exposure: Yes
  • Creative Exposure Modes: Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR
  • Self Timer: 2, 10 seconds
  • Maximum ISO (native): 102400
  • High Resolution Composite: No
  • Minimum ISO (native): 100
  • ISO Settings: Auto, 100-102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 204800 (H1)
  • Auto ISO Mode: Yes
  • White Balance Settings: Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
  • Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 - 30 sec
  • Bulb Mode: Yes

Video Capture

  • HD Video Out: Yes
  • HD Video Connection: HDMI
  • Can take movies: Yes
  • Movie Resolution: 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (180p/​150p/​120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p)
  • Movie File Format: Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC
  • Movie File Format: Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC
  • Composite Video Out: No
  • NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a
  • Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a

Flash

  • Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
  • External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
  • Built-In Wireless Flash Control: No
  • Built-in Flash: No
  • Flash Modes: n/a
  • Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
  • Flash Range Description: n/a
  • Max Flash Sync: 1/250s

Performance Timing

  • JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 40.0

Display

  • Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0
  • Rear Display Resolution: 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px)
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Articulating Screen: Yes
  • Tilt Swivel Screen: Yes
  • Selfie Screen: Yes
  • Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x
  • Top Deck Display: No
  • Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes
  • Rear Display: Yes

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Built-In GPS: No
  • Microphone Jack: Yes
  • Headphone Jack: Yes
  • External Connections: USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
  • PictBridge Compliant: No
  • DPOF Compliant: Yes
  • Remote Control: Yes
  • Remote Control Type: Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired
  • Connections (extended): Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack
  • Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes
  • NFC: No

Basic

  • Sensor size: 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
  • Weight: 23.6 oz (670 g) includes batteries