Is the Canon M6 Mark II WORTH Buying? Two Weeks Later Review!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- Two weeks later we aim to answer the question. Should you buy the Canon M6 Mark II? This tiny camera has a lot to offer and surprisingly enough there have been some new rumors coming out to really make this something that might be really worth looking at if you are buying a new camera.
How well does it stack up though?
Lets find out!
Canon M6 MK II
amzn.to/31ZzXO4
bhpho.to/2ns3Wzw
Follow me on Twitter!
/ every_daydad
Where I get my Music (Free 30 day trial! Affiliate Link)
share.epidemics...
Support us on Patreon!
/ theeverydaydad
---------What Gear I Use!--------------------
Main Camera
geni.us/kjpO
Main Lens
geni.us/KnBoPp
Secondary Camera
geni.us/KH0Fl
Secondary Lens
geni.us/Jjl3z
Main Audio
geni.us/4uAvT
YOU Should Buy A Sony A6400, And Here's Why!
• YOU Should Buy a Sony ...
YOU Should Buy A Panasonic GH5, And Here's Why!
• YOU Should Buy A Panas...
YOU Should Buy the Canon M50, And Here's Why!
• YOU Should Buy the Can...
YOU Should buy a SONY RX100V, And Here's Why!
• YOU Should buy a SONY ...
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the Amazon product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
#CanonM6MKII #CanonMirrorless #4kCamera 
Кино
Just an answer to the flip-up screen's icons along the bottom not being easily accessible... Yes, when you move the screen backward even a little it'll flip. BUT, if you hold the frame next to the camera body and gently move the screen ONLY back a small bit you can keep the screen looking right, AND access the icons on the bottom with no problem. Try it. You'll love it. ANd it doesn't cost anything, needs no add-ons, and it works.
The new Sigma primes totally change the game for the EF-M cameras.
If you're just buying it to use with the 22mm f2 (and you should), then the Canon is really cheap. $799 for the body, $199 for the lens today during Cyber Monday sales. Think of it like a cheaper, smaller, more versatile X100V that doesn't have any significant overheating issues, has a fully flip up screen, a few more megapixels, and the ability to use other lenses. M6 Mark II reliably offers 50 minutes of 4K internal before overheating (actually better than A6400/6600 at room temperature), but it can record 1080p immediately after 4K overheating limit has been reached, and never overheats when using HDMI output in 4K. Plus, it's just fun to use! I think it's the most well-rounded APS-C camera on the market. Everybody talks about how many great lenses there are on the E mount, but there is nothing like the 22mm on the E mount: a good, cheap, compact lens that has great image quality in stills, focuses quietly and accurately in video, and opens up to f/2 or brighter. Sony bodies are still using micro-USB, and its single good first-party 35mm-equivalent is a monstrously large $998 Zeiss 24mm lens, and if you use 4K30, there's a 1.2x crop, which actually brings it to GH5S territory. Fuji is a great alternative, too, by the way, but their cameras tend to overheat quicker than the M6 Mark II does, and not having Sigma primes makes the lens selection trickier.
Great I really love this camera I agree on what you pointed out on pros and cons, bought this camera after watching some reviews and this is the one of the videos that pushed me to buy this camera over other competition. I also made an unboxing on m6 mark ii and its great! Btw. 24 is now available!
Heyyy !! Just read your comment and was wondering what you think now after almost a month of usage on this m6 ?? Planning on getting a camera and still looking around
@@ladallyfamily6099 I had it for 4 months now! 1080p alone is ao good, this is indeed great small camera and very capable, dynamic range is not its strength but the colors are stunning
Totally agreed on the evf. Some of the best like Ricoh gr3, Sigma fp dont have it. The touch screen on this camera is excellent and that fv mode is the best thing i have ever seen. Many dont mention it. And the touch screen focus and the tracking is amazing.
Best way to M series cameras is a Viltrox speedbooster. Essentially makes it full frame and even faster apertures. I use the EF 28, 50, and 85. All are bascially 32, 56, and 97 with F1.2 apertures. Works fatastic with my original M6 and M5.
How s the autofocus using the adapter recording 4k or 1080p at 30p ? Im thinking of getting this for recording events
@@digibreakthe1st12 autofocus is great. Haven't had any issues. I also have a viltrox adapter for my fuji and its good also.
@@teamhazardous201 have u seen or try that combo with a sigma 20mm 1.4 art lens ? If not do u thing would it be a great combo for video
@@digibreakthe1st12 funny thing is I was just looking at the 20mm lens options last night. We are on the same wave length.
@@teamhazardous201 i was thinking of the 16mm 1.4 contemporary lens but the idea of having one stop less from 1.4 to 1.2 and almost full frame look with the adapter it would make the 20mm 1.4 to 25mm 12 equivalent so with my thinking it still cover wide angles shots and close ups with np on a gimbal
I'm sure B&H loves you slamming things down.
I've owned the m6 mark ii for a few months now. I love it! I love canon's menus and interface. This camera can do so much and the photos are very sharp. I use the 18-150 mm f/3.5-6.3 telephoto and the sigma 30 f/1.4 prime. Both lenses shoot fantastic images. I personally wish the view finder was built in but I'm ok with how it is. But using a speed light means the view finder comes off. Otherwise I think this is an amazing camera.
can u show me a pic in 18 mm & 150mm?
Thanks for these Canon videos. I took a hard look at the M6 II and the 90D but decided to get the EOS R instead.
The EOS r is a tad expensive but it’s got waaaaay more functionality then either of those 👍
@@TheEverydayDad would u reccomend it over those two? Or save money and put it into those sigma lenses??
@@LouisLuzuka Great question 🧐
Hey, would you recommend the m6 mark ii or sony a6400 both are same price the only thing confusing me is the fact that a6400 is weather sealed...should that be a deciding factor I'm soo confused please help!
The EVF is great. Your nose doesn't touch the screen. Plus, you can use the previous EVF that tilts up (great for macro shooters). I mostly use the Canon EF-S 18-135mm lens via the adapter. The one camera, one sharp lens solution.
I just picked up m6II This week, paired with m50 and M lenses and ef/efs lenses and speed boosters... this camera is nice! Worth it (to me)! Inexpensive, 4k, great colors, file size not too big, and perfect DPAF 👍
This M mount dissing is so irrelevant. Most people simply use the EF-M adapter and use either EF-S or EF lenses. Unlike third party adapters, the Canon made adapter allows the EF and EF-S lenses work like they are native. The M-mount was introduced when Canon was anti-mirrorless. The M50 camera popularity changed that, and the M6 M2 appears to be on the road to being equally popular. Now that Canon has seen the mirrorless light, that with the popularity of the new cameras Canon will be putting resources into developing new M lenses. Even if they do, however, I suspect that adapted lenses will remain very popular.
BTW you are correct about the EVF. Being able to remove it is a great feature.
I really hope they do, I like the size of their APSC mirrorless camera’s but I don’t like the lenses plus (much like Sony) if I’m buying a small mirrorless camera I don’t want to put huge full frame glass on it.
The Everyday Dad Canon for too long treated the M system like an after thought. Now that the M50 has been a hit in Asia and Europe, all it will take is for the M6 M2 to sell well for them to start getting serious about M. OTOH, it took Canon forever to build out the EF-S line, and even now the EF-S lineup is barely enough. Canon has been frustrating in recent years, but DSLR sales are going down so fast they are getting desperate. When they announced 24fps would be returning is the first time In like forever that they have promised to reintroduce a feature via a firmware update. Canon is usually so aloof, and seeing them back down like that is like waking up and discovering that black is white, up is down, and the mad hatter is sitting at the table demanding a fresh pot of tea.
Hey great video! I am wondering if due to the lack of a log profile the color grading comes difficult. Any tips?
Just received it and I absolutely love it!!! The 24fps is huge!!! Love the quality and the compact size. I’m a hybrid shooter so this fits my needs exactly. I just wish “smallrig” created some sort of cage for it. I know they’ll make it soon. Always loved your channel, keep up the great work brotha... or father.
That’s awesome I hope you enjoy it! And I’m sure they’ll make a cage at some point 👍
Smallrig does make a cage for the M6 so should work for the mark 2. I have one and love it.
Great point on using speed boosters and EF glass. I use the viltrox and you basically get native performance. I wonder if the M6II and 90D will get the AF update that the RP and R received. From what I have seen there isn't eye AF in video whereas you get an improved eye af in video with the latest RP And R update.
I’m sure there will be firmware updates continued for both cameras 👍
Appreciate your honesty. Also focusing on the video performance. Good follow up review 👍
Caution. Do not buy the Canon M6 Mkii for outdoor daytime photography unless it comes with the EVF DC2 viewfinder. Under bright daylight/sunny conditions, the LCD is useless; can't see a thing!!
Are you going to test out the new Nikon mirrorless
Absolutely I am crazy excited about that 👍
To echo your comment on the 22mm - I currently use an 80D & 70D for video projects (am strongly considering a 90D/M6 MKII step up) and THE two lenses I use most on those for video? The 24mm EFS pancake and the 40mm EFS pancake. They make my videos look GREAT! I 100% agree that's the way to go when filming with these APSC Canons.
works great for what i bought it for, Street photography, much less conspicuous than a 5d or 1d, and as a bonus the mount adapts my Ef L series lens, and reduces weight slightly, yes its a shame there are not many good lens to use with this camera, but its persuaded me to go for the 5r and get the generic lens, so bye bye the DSLR 1 and 5 series, and all the lens other than my 300 prime
You can change the custom function of buttons to use physical buttons on the M 50 and I think the rest of the M line. For saving battery I changed the delete button (which is useless outside of the plate screen) to become a quick LCD shut off. I then changed the flash function or right button to become white balance, etc. also, once you select iso, or f stop, or any.. it’s not like you have to slide.. you can just roll the one available dial once you’ve selected whatever piece of the triangle you’re hoping to change. 🤷🏻♂️
Hey Gary, an excellent update on the upcoming Canon firmware, and that it's also going to be released for the D90. Still up in the air whether to go mirrorless or stick with a DSLR, I do appreciate the latest update, thank you!
I personally prefer mirrorless because I like smaller cameras and all of the development is going towards mirrorless. DSLRs will still work they just won’t really develop much more from here on out.
The Everyday Dad Thank you, Gary!
Good afternoon, can you please tell me which profile you are using (settings for sharpness, contrast, etc.)?
Sigma 16m f1.4 32m f1.4 56m f1.45 , now all available on the m mount
Also, what video editing software would you recommend for windows???
Davinci Resolve and it's free
Is the M6 with the 22mm pocketable in a cargo pocket?
I find the EFM native lenses are amongst the cheapest of the crop
And the sharpest at the price point. And very light and petite too. And only missing fast zooms and tele-zooms basically, which you can adapt from EF and EF-S.
Which one you recommend among
Sony a6400, Canon m6 mark ii & Nikon Z50?
I haven’t used the z50 yet. Right now my recommendation is the a6400
@@TheEverydayDad Thank you.
Thanks for this and I so agree about using the touch screen from the front ! I get so annoyed I cannot change the settings from the front way bottom without knocking the wrong place and I have small fingers - plus it rotates when I pull away the screen a bit so I cannot change a setting Grrrrr - what’s the point of a touch screen my fingers cannot accurately touch !! I’m okay to not have too many lenses as it saves me money and I can’t be bothered to keep changing lenses! Wish the 11-22 had a lower aperture so I could vlog in low light 💡. The only reason I stuck to Canon was the touch screen .... and the colors - and I needed something portable cuz the G7X focus was awful ! Thanks for the update !!
I like the Sony a6400 but the biggest draw back for me is the shakiness even with OSS lens. The rolling shutter is terrible too. I think the M6 ii is a better choice.
Hmm
Is it the type of stabilization that crops the image? Can you charge the battery in camera with USB?
I still watching the review even I already have it, love my m6 mark ii, i love the quality and how it looks
thanks for the review :))
Do you advise this over z50 for 4k video (talking head, short films, exploration videos) looking for sharpness and good autofocus and a screen I can see
Canon rp or m6mii?
Tedd please be happy for us 24p shooters. We really love it
Olympus E-M1 mk ii with the latest firmware (and mode 1 stabilization turned on) would be a fun appearance on the channelllllll :)
Today I'm going to the shop to collect mine, with the EF-M 32mm 1.4... Coooollll ! (for stills, I'm not in video).
Nice! I hope you really enjoy it!
@@TheEverydayDad First try this afternoon, I have to get used to it, (for the AF subtilities) but nice one, I'm sure I'll have a lot of good time with it. The EF-M 32 is a cool little thing...
While you recommended the EF-M 22mm and 32mm lenses, the EF-M 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 is actually an excellent lens as well. While not the brightest lens, it has great optical IS (rated 4 stops) and is really sharp across the board. Probably my favorite outdoor general purpose lens for both video and photography that's native to the mount.
Thanks for the info!
Mini hdmi can be hit and miss. For example I've never had a Sony PS Controller not charge. But Microsoft Xbox Controller are made to fail, every year I have to buy a new one for the PC.
Thanks for the fabulous review. I would like to know is it possible to use M6 mark ii with Tamron 18-400mm lens without any issues in autofocus?
is it better than the M50. Please everyday Dad which is the best Compact canon at the moment. I have tried the EOS R and my thumb struggles to use the touch and drag. . I sold my 6d2 as have moved to sony but still love canon and got a second hand m50 for blogging but battery life is not great and I did try and M5 ages ago and i did like it but I sold it as didn't think i would use it. I need advice
Use the viltox speed boster efm to ef adapter and you will love it
I’m looking for the best mirrorless or dslr for around $1200 (body only) to record my nieces. One is a gymnast and the other does local community theater. I will be purchasing a 70-200mm f2.8 lens for whatever body I choose as well. I’m looking for eye autofocus that functions in 4k. Some have suggested Sony a6600 (I’m a little concerned about the rolling shutter) others have suggested Canon M6 Mark ii (some have said eye autofocus doesn’t work in 4k) Any help would be appreciated.
For a new content creator what is the best choice? De canon m5, m6, m50 or a Sony one?
Hi ! What did you ended up buying?
I love the way you roast them all. Thanks for the tasty bone👍😂 It's about time they woke up. I sometimes needed the shaky 24 (1 HD framerate available) and having compatibility is a great thing for the 1 time a year time i need it..
Everyone gets roasted today! 🤣
@@TheEverydayDad Fair is fair👍
My ranking of sub-$1k hybrid camera:
A6400 -> XT30 -> M6ii -> 80D -> G(X)85 -> Z50
I haven’t used the z50 yet but I agree the a6400 and xt30 are beasts
Thank you for the handheld shots
Does the auto-focus work on 100fps, or is it only 120fps where it doesn't worK?
Is this camera built to compete against the rx100 series?
bioroid09 lol
That’s a cool little camera.
I absolutely agree 👍
I like the a6400.
Me too 👍
Great review and talking points. This EF-M system is great for size and function, the only major drawback is lack of lens options. But you do have the adapter and as long as the lens options that you can get are great quality that is good enough. I do hope they fix some minor issues with firmware updates.
New Sigma lenses are a game-changer for the M-cameras.
New m50 coming out soon? Would be awesome
You make a reasonable case for the m6 mk2, but I think the price jump over the m50 (especially a used m50, which isn't too hard to find in good condition) is more than the camera is worth, especially for somebody who's going to want the EVF. The a6400 is a great camera, no question, but I think the m50 is still relevant and a good value play.
Have you used the sigma 16mm 1.4 on the M6?
Hi everyday day
I am a super fan of u and your channel!
I really need you help, which camera I choose, canon m6 m2 or fujifilm xt30?
Please advise?
Fuji
The mark 3 should have a canon ef mount and a built in eye view finder built in like the sony a6000 series, then it'd be amazing.
agreed
you didnt fight hard enough, Canon EOS R5 has micro HDMI!
I still can't decide. Eos rp or m6 mark ii? IG pictures and YT reviews
I think this beats the a6400 because the a6400 has a nasty rolling shutter, the m6 doesnt. The a6400 isnt stabilized and you need to buy a gimbal in order to vlog effectively and the m6 has GREAT stabilization.The m6 now has a good lens selection with the sigma trio being out now. Also you have the great canon 11-22mm for vlogs, which is btw stabilized lens so it works with the electronic stabilization. Its just great, only if I had the money :D
If they put this sensor and a side flip screen on the m50 replacement - I am back in
Liquid Valium Maybe the M5 II? Hopefully they’ll announce it soon.
hello, could you tell me if the canon m6 II could be charged by a powerbank ? and could it video record while charging ? and if there is a way to extend the video time limit on it ?
Did they ever release the firmware?
I'm planning to buy camera to start vlogging but I'm confused between m6 mark II or g7x mark II. can someone give some advise please? pros and cons. low light, etc.? Thank you :)
For vlogging, definitely the G7XII. It's lightweight, high quality, and inexpensive.
The M series cameras are ILCs, which require multiple lenses, making the setup larger, heavier, and more expensive.
@@RobertLeBlancPhoto Thank you 🙏😁
@@Charrysoria
No problem. I have the G7xII and the M50 w/kit lens and the EOS R, and the G7XII is the only one I'd want to vlog with for more than just a few minutes.
Hows the response time of the eye sensor for the EVF-DC2? I know that it wasn't great on the original M6 as I've tested in store, it would be awesome to know if it was fixed :)
I have the rebel t2i can those lenses will fit on the M6MKII OR I NEED A ADAPTER FOR IT I will like to know b4 I make my decision btn m6ii or the a6400
Which one is better in Nikon z50 vs M6 || ?
Hi, your videos are awesome. I'm looking for new camera. I'm beginer and I'm looking in camera 24 fps also 120 fps and timelapses recording and good autofocus, flip screen would be nice too. I have no idea which camera is good for me. I was thinking about Canon M50 with 22 mm lens, Sony A6400 or Fuji XT 30.? I did watch all your videos about all cameras, but now I have no idea for witch camera I would go. Any advice? Thank you for your videos, they are really great.
Also.. can you use a trigger for external flashes with that hot shoe?
What about battery life? It's pretty bad on the M50.
No , the M mount is not the most lacking camera system considering lens.....the new nikon apsc z mount mirrorless is...
Except that natively the Z mount can use it’s full frame glass.
4:51 i expect him to scream and screech and banging on the table
fifth
what video editing software do you use?
I use Final Cut Pro x👍
just to make sure I heard you right - it does have double pixel in 4K video. And second, you do clean hdmi out?
Did this camera get that 24fps update?
If picture quality is main focus and video is a far second, would you recommend the sony 6400, or the canon m6 mk2?
m6 ii
I was looking at this last night. Glad I found this. I need an LCD that I can see while using an ext microphone. SO this is a no go.
SmallRig solved that with a little L-shaped adapter. Works great.
@@richbarrett The SmallRig plate is really great, but I use the UURig one. It's almost the same design, but slightly wider to fit an Arca-Swiss dovetail. If you take your camera on and off tripods a lot, it's very convenient. The SmallRig plate is probably better if you don't have Arca-Swiss compatible gear, since it's a bit smaller.
Whats the lowlight like?
I'm leaning towards this but I wonder if I'd pick this over the 90d because I like being inconspicuous especially if I wanna film in the gyms working out and the 90d would be perfect for studio jobs
They both have very similar video capabilities
@@TheEverydayDad would u get the m6 because mirrorless or 90d still has a place for RUclips videos 3-4 years from now
What should I get? M50 or m6 mkii. Price doesn’t matter to me and I mostly am going to do vlogs but might dabble in some photos
M6 mk ii for you then, better performance for vlogging. Photo quality seems same for both camera.
Not into this camera but liked the video.
Thanks!
on 4:00 why are u showing sony camera interface instead lol
The biggest question is where is Canon M5 Mk II? Wasn’t it supposed to come out first?
P.s Love you Everyday Dad
@D M Really? My heart just sank.
What camera do you recommend under$600
Is this good for live streaming, or would I be better off sticking with a M50?
It's amazing for live streaming. It has clean HDMI output and can output clean 1080p60 or 4K30. If you power it with a dummy battery, it'll run indefinitely, never overheats. It's so small and light that you can easily mount it on a desktop stand without worrying about being top-heavy. Run either the Canon 22mm or the Sigma 16mm with it. For desktop use, a flip-up screen is definitely better.
@@AshleyPaul - Thank you! Great advice! Wish I would have heard back earlier. LOL! I ended up buying a Sony a6400 (with the kit lens) and a Canon M50 (also with the kit lens). I am happy with both, especially because the Sony is weather sealed, but it's always nice to stay in the same eco-system. However, I do appreciate your feedback - Cheers!
Oh my days.....
There are so many lenses for this camera with an EOS Mount...
Vintage lenses Helios, Pentax Takumar, to name but a few....
These really make the camera for me...
But it overheats within 45 minutes of continuous 4K, as tested by Gordon Laing. Something the 90D does not due to the larger body.
Hi, Sergio Carvallo from Chile
Can you help me?
I saw your videos, love them, and want to buy the Canon M6 Mark ii
I saw that has maximum time recording of 30 minutes
Can I streaming in Youtuve or my FB Fan page more than 30 minutes?
May be using like a webcam with OBS dont have that limit, thats why Im asking you
Thank you so much for your support and continue helping us!
Sergio Carvallo
Wait sigma is finally making efm lens? I was just going to get a a6400 for that sigma 16mm
Yeah they are available for preorder on BH today. (I don’t know when they are actually going to be released though)
@@TheEverydayDad it would probably be cheaper and sharper than with my speedbooster and a 24mm `1.4
Hi Dad😉 What about a comparison between the Canon M6 mark 2 and the Canon Eos RP as they are en the same price range, and if you want viewfinder on the M6 the price is almost the same as the RP, that combined with upscaled 4k on the M6, even with the crop on RP it is the same ish as the non crop on the M6, could be an interesting comparison? LB
I wonder how bad the rolling shutter is on the m6 ii?
Better than a6400
technically on paper... it handles rolling shutter the best on the market.
Quite a surprise.
Sony: Oh dear, I see is called PLATEAU..☹️
Canon: Let me gear up, bro.!
(Olympics are coming, let's see what Canon brings with 1Dx mk3)
This M6 camera is terrible in many aspects. Not sure what you meant by "Gear Up..."! Sony, the once underdog, is now the giant of mirrorless cameras, so keep on wishing for a Canon to change the game again. Not gonna happen!
@@errolsmith5634 Lol, Canon is out-selling Sony in mirrorless cameras. The latest Japan figures showed it way ahead.
Oh, in response to your statement : don't be fooled by pretty little features, like eye-AF boxes sticking to an eye like glue. That means very little. OK, it found the eye, it didn't necessarily focus on the eye! I watched a side-by-side comparison between the EOS R and the A7iii, shooting a stationery model who then walked around a curved path towards the cameras while backlit. In almost every shot the EOS R nailed the eyes sharper than the Sony, even when the Canon was only using face-detection. Since the latest firmware update the Canon would have been using eye-detection AF much earlier.
Secondly, the Canon images just look better. So you keep watching your little eye-AF dancing around while EOS R shooters get a higher hit-rate of better looking images.
@@cooloox
Absolutely right!
So it's a KIIIINNNDA better canon m50 that's less comfortable to use?
If you want 4K it’s way better then the m50. If not then yeah it’s marginally better.
M6 mark ii. Vs. G7x iii. ???
It's 2022, and Sony still can't be asked to have a touchscreen that does anything but select autofocus region
I love this M6..is amazing.
I’ve had it for a while but not sure what lenses I’m able to get any suggestions?
@@Yayareaaa15 32mm f1.4
Sooooo, compare IS to a6600? Help! tossing the coin.
This or the RP , I currently own a SL2 with a sigma 18-35 and a Cannon 70-200
This, you can't use the 18-35 on the RP at full resolution because it's full frame
Buy*
Thanks! Autocorrect is the worst 😬