Canon R6 II - Wedding Photography Review
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and overview of my experience with the Canon R6
1:03 - Handling: My thoughts on the ergonomic design and key button placements
2:00 - High ISO Performance: Exploring image quality and ISO capabilities
3:03 - Autofocus System: A deep dive into the camera's autofocus performance and customization
4:05 - Why I Prefer the Canon R6 Over the R5: Key differences and improvements
6:00 - Autofocus Testing: Demonstrating the camera's capabilities with real-world scenarios
9:48 - Image Quality Showcase: Portraits, landscapes, and dynamic range examples
14:01 - Autofocus Tests with Children: Highlighting the camera's ability to capture fast-moving subjects
18:01 - More Image Samples: Showcasing various scenarios and lenses used
23:05 - Editing Workflow and Presets: Tips on post-processing and optimizing image quality
25:04 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations: Why I believe the Canon R6 is a versatile choice for photographers
27:04 - Menu System Setup: A detailed walkthrough of my preferred camera settings
Canon R6 II Wedding Photography Review
Today, I'm diving into my extensive review of the Canon R6 II, a camera I've put through its paces with over 22,000 clicks. As a long-time Canon enthusiast, I've compared it to its predecessors and even the R5. Join me as I break down handling, autofocus, high ISO performance, and more!
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So refreshing to see a camera review from someone who actually uses cameras professionally.
Agree and also isn't obsessed with specs and fluff. Just needs his stuff to work.
Yup, and actually has the camera in hand, not speaking about something he's not even seen yet
Man, this is the kind of review that is actually helpful to people who do it for a living. Thank you!
Thanks! It's defiantly a good upgrade form the first version. High hopes for the R5 II.
This is what I was looking for, this marks my comeback to canon, so happy found this video. Thanks.
Awesome. I’m glad it helped.
Great tip on the Adobe Neutral. I just bought a R6MKII (coming from a Sony A7III) and I like everything about it more than the Sony except the image quality... until now. I find the R6MKII just crushes blacks and blows out highlights when importing in Adobe Color and even Adobe Standard. Makes for this overly contrasty image with no shadow or highlight detail. Switch to Adobe Neutral and it looks beautifully natural with plenty of detail. I think a lot of people overlook this setting.
Thanks. I took LR a while to get their profiles in there. It was a game changer for me.
really insightful Ely. Love the details you provided.
Thanks. It's great to see cameras getting better and making jobs easier.
you sold me that R6 II, I was considering the R6 V1 but your review was just perfect! Nice pictures, your daughter is so funny and looks like she enjoys being your model ! Subscribed.
p.s: the dynamic range in this camera has improved a lot!
It's a great camera. Haha. My daughter is over photos for sure:)
Useful, educational and organized, thank you 🙏🏻 👌🏻
Thanks!
Great content...thanks for sharing...keep up the great work sir.
Thanks Ken!
Appreciate your real world experience- loved that hand holding ring shot!
Thanks! ya. the AF is pretty great on this thing.
There is something about these clean looking images that really makes me want to upgrade from the 7d mark II. I love it.
Im sold, bought one today. This video was very helpful thank you.
Awesome! I'm sure you'll love it.
Enjoyed your video.. High quality photographs !
Thanks!
Hey PG. Wow I gotta say your work is top notch…😊
Thanks. Always learning.
Hey Ely! Great work, great video and you convinced me.. the R6 II is more than capable of wedding work 🙂
100%
Just got the R6 II in today, just in time for this weekends wedding. Re-watched your video for some AF setting tips and everything seems to work great! Tomorrow will be the big test (EOS R, was the prior camera, now the backup). I had the R, for 5 years and put 297k photos on it, lol. Before that it was the 1DX for 7 years. All weddings. So, I think this will be the sweet spot now! The speed of this thing is a BIG improvement (AF, and time to image review lag in the EVF) Thanks again brother! @@ThePhotographerGuy
@@travisharrisphotography RAD! It's such an amazing AF system. Just takes a little getting used to how jumpy and fast it is.
Great content. And youve made me want to go with the R6ii over the R5. I've always thought id go to R5 next from my current R6. But i dont think i need to upgrade my R6 if im honest witj my self. Although it always feels good buying new gear
Such a helpful video, watched about a dozen videos and this was more helpful on the photo side than all of them put together. Was on the fence between this and the R5 but chose the R6 II, and this made me happy I did. The deep dive on the settings was very helpful too. Will be quite an upgrade from my 5D Mark II, can’t get away with the high ISO on that one anymore for wedding work lol.
Thanks. Ya that's going to be a big change for sure.
Hi Ely, I believe you can have the R5 track the same way the R6ii does, it's just a setting you need to enable. AF menu 5, Initial Servo AF pt for face tracking, you'll want to swap from auto to the first option. It needs to be set to the first option, and in wide area focus. Great video!
Great video sub'd ... keep going ...
Thanks!
Thanks bro🙏 ❤❤
Whoa I think I saw you at Smith Rock while you were shooting
Awesome.
You can set the R6 MKII to only use a single point without tracking. You set it up under the custom button function. I have AF-On to eye track and the * button to single point without tracking.
What do you have your shutter button set to? just metering?
Hi Eli, thanks for the tips: the one tip i think you got wrong was on menu 7 where you say Release shutter without card must be ON to prevent accidentally taking photos without a card in ~ this needs to be Off, you can test and see otherwise great tips thank you
Thanks. That's correct about the Release Shuttter. I added a correction to the description but who reads that. haha.
I'm new to the channel and this is an excellent video! Just a quick remark, I think you can enable classical AF on the R6II without tracking as well. I don't own either of these two but I think I saw a video about setting up a dual back button AF on the R6II with AF-ON being spot AF without tracking and the * button being eye-detect.
Oh nice. I do love the tracking. I just like a little more control so I do set back button to eye af.
I agree! Another quick question: The start-up times you showed for the R5 vs R6II, are they card dependent? I have heard that the R6II is quite fast, but the R5 seems to be noticeably slower. I don't shoot weddings but I do shoot birds/wildlife, and while a 45MP reach is nice, it seems like the R6II offers more bells and whistles in that regard (faster startup, pre-capture, slightly better AF).
@@chaiproductivitea I have two R5 cameras and I just tested them against each other with some V30, V60, and V90 cards and I didn't see a difference.
@@ThePhotographerGuy That's interesting, and it's something I will probably consider from now on. Thanks again for this great video on the R6II though :) !
Great video. I'm using a 6D ii so loving the new AF options but the choices are a little confusing. For the moving kid shots what do you recommend for all the menu options, ie Subject to detect is People but then there is AF Operation (One Shot, AI Focus, Servo?), then AF Area (Spot, 1 point etc) ?
I use Servo and then set the back button to engage Eye AF.
If they'd let ya map a button to switch straight to video like the R5 M-fn button it'd seriously be perfect!
Nice look through with the R6 II. Just picked mine up last week, had the R6 previously. Q: For those 50mm flare shots, those are without the lens hood right?
Awesome! Correct. No hood on the 50mm. I haven't used hoods since 2011.
Great video! What lenses do you like to use for weddings?
ruclips.net/video/oXRjGnzSzWk/видео.html for my canon cameras.
As a fellow wedding pro i LOVE this channel. Practical, actualy experience…speaks my language.
How do you feel about the colour science diff. Between Canon v. Fuji? Been stuck between the 2 Systems (coming from Sony, i really hated their colours in mixed low light)
The colors on the Fuji seem to have a larger range. they're both great but canon seems to be a bit stuck on warm tones, which can be great for weddings and families. Fuji is really dependent on the Profile you choose in LR. I just use Astia/Soft and work from there.
@@ThePhotographerGuy thank you for the answer. Ive found (comparing Sony, Fuji, Canon side by side) that the color nuances/strengths & weaknesses are actually not easy to match or correct. Worst culprit imo is Sony with its harsh color contrast really overexaggerating greens, reds and yellows which leaves skintones to be rather muted… Fuji does it best with near flawless skin- & greentones but seems to suffer in bright yellow evening light…Canon i havent tested in summer so i have a more negative view on canon than i feel what would be fair…
I know, with advanced colorediting i can match them all, but Sony consumes too much time to get there and now im either going with Canon or fuji in the future… i just wished fuji had a Fullframe camera then it would be easy…
'Release shutter without card' should be set to Off if you don't want to shoot unless you have a card inserted
Yeah. I had to note that in the comments.
A very cool presentation!! Hey Ely, what kind of tape are you using, does it leave any residu when you remove it? Thanks. Laszlo Montreal
I just use some generic Amazon Gaffers tape. I change it every couple of months or so and haven't noticed any residue.
Learned a lot from this video!
I'm new to mirrorless, so I have a question about AF from your timestamp at 6:27, if you want to focus on something that isn't a face, ie. ring, flowers, etc. how come you don't turn off Eye Detection, Subject Detection, and Servo Full Screen Tracking instead of just Subject Detection? Isn't it also redundant to have a button for Eye Detection/Tracking, and also have it also doing Eye Detection from your shutter button?
I don't always want to focus on the face. A lot of times I want to focus on a wedding ring in hand or some other object. If I don't disable the subject detect it will always go to the face.
Have you tried tweaking the power save settings, lower screen refresh rates? I just said eff it and bought the battery grips for my R5 and R6 mk II and I get about 4+ hours out of the R5 and pretty much all day out of the R6 mk II on two batteries. So very rarely turn off the power unless expecting an extended lull.
I have.
I am shopping for a new Canon. I was debating the R62 or the R3 with new sales.. I decided on the R3 but you just said it is too big and rather use the R62? I dont get how it is too big but maybe I like bigger bodies like I used my 1Dx. Felt like a tank. I have an R6 that does not excite me and my R7 is the second one since this second is going back to Canon as well. Bad luck with R7 giving my mostly soft images? So you confused me now. What is your favorite wedding lens. I shoot basketball and deciding between the RF28-70 f2 verses the RF 85 f1.2?. Thanks for the video.
The R3 was too big for me because I use 2-3 cameras on a wedding day. If you are only using one camera then that wouldn't really affect you. I would get the 28-70 over an 85mm 1.2. But that's just me.
Do you use back button focus? I have heard a lot of photographers use this. Just looking for better ways to focus quickly. Thanks for the video!
I don’t on the canon cameras. I just use back button for eye AF and to hold focus for panoramic photos. I do use back button on the GFX cameras.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Could you add a couple of points about the differences with the R6? Why not stay with the camera that was a good work horse for you. Thank you.
Thanks!
@@ThePhotographerGuy Hi, if you do have a moment to give a couple of pointers about why the original R6 no longer meets your needs that would be appreciated. Thank you
Sure. R6 II is a much better camera when it comes to AF and ergonomics. It has 4 more megapixels and will be easier to resell when the R5 II come out. I took two OG R6's to just under 200,000 clicks then it was time for me to try out the R3 and R6 II. I photographed almost 100 weddings with the OG R6. It did great, but I like trying new gear.
Yo man.Your video made my decision much easier between the 2.Editorial,documentary and events.R6 Mark it is....and it has a better autofocus then R5?Cheers
It's defiantly a bit more advanced and snappier when it comes to subject detect.
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Thanks!
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As soon as Canon allows 3rd party lens makers access to the RF mount, I plan to order an R6 Mk-II. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy my R7. Even with it's limitations, I'm having a blast with it and the small handful of RF glass I've managed to afford. I have no plans to buy even one more lens from Canon, and I do NOT want to adapt older EF lenses, though I have two I currently use infrequently.
That would be nice for sure. It would also be nice if Canon made some more lenses. Haha. 28-70mm is pricy but it does make canon worth it for me.
Thank you for very useful video. Which drive mode you use with this shooting? Thank you in advance.
I use H or High Speed Continuous not H+ Rarely do I need the fastest mode.
Couple of questions I have, Do you shoot in manual or Av mode 😊. Also, I shoot the R5 and I have my front button set to single point, and my back button to eye focus. What exactly are you doing differently? Also, sometimes I’ll just switch to eye af. And I let it pick up an eye, and move with the joystick to which ever eye I want to be on. When you say it doesn’t track, do you mean you tap or put the square on something and it tracks it wherever you go? And are you saying that the R5 cannot do that? I hope I asked this right. lol
The R5 Tracks but not anywhere as well as the R6 II. I have my buttons set up the same. The R6 II will over track when you have subject detect on. I turn off the Subject Detect on the R6 II so that I have more control over my focus point.
for example. If i want to focus on something that is not a face and there is a face in the screen. The camera will chose the face and not my focus point with subject detect on.
I'm always using manual.
How does it do at a wedding reception with crazy dj lights changing all the time? Huuuge downfall of the regular R. If there’s movement forget it.
It is amazing at wedding receptions. I use a Godox flash at minimum power and @ 1000 ISO. I set White Balance to Flahs and the autofocus is amazing.
@@ThePhotographerGuy okay thank you. I hope it works well compared to a dslr for receptions
Hello. Thankyou for this video. I bought the r6ii (coming from a Nikon), shot a couple of weddings this season but the photos are lacking sharpness. I use the canon rf 35mm f1.8 - the pictures are not sharp neither the white balance settings are working for me. The pictures are more towards pink tint. Also the focus does catch fast but moves alot, when i touch the screen to focus, the focus square does not stay on one spot, it keeps moving esp when i shoot details, Idk if its just me or the lens is a problem. Your pictures are waaaaaay way sharper than mine.
Hey. The canon 35mm f1.8 isn't a very exciting lens when it comes to contrast and sharpness. I used it for a bit but i wasn't impressed with it. did you try turning up the sharpness in lightroom and the masking to isolate the sharpness? It's probably set to 0 as a default.
@@ThePhotographerGuy yes i bumped the sharpness but still not very sharp as i’d like
@@Asmajahangir23 The only thing I'd say is to maybe rent or borrow some of the nicer glass.
Do you recommend this camera for traveling and making videos !
For Photography absolutely yes. For Video I'm the wrong guy to ask. I'm not an expert yet on it's video strengths and weaknesses.
Hello Ely I’ve got an R6 ii on test after your review. Thanks. I can’t figure out how to make the eye focus move between different faces if there are four people say in the frame. Camera locks onto one face and won’t move even if I use rhe joystick to move the focus point manually to a different face. I can do this on the r6. Any thoughts gratefully received. I’m using back button focus
I'm not sure, but it hasn't been an issue for what I shoot.
Press AF point selection button (originally configured) and then move with joystick. It should work if other configuration isn't overlap
R6 MkII didn't focus right a way either. It took a second to get eye focus to work...
Can't you choose what the lock switch locks? Those 6 options...
You can only pick between iso, shutter, and maybe f stop i think. It's limited.
@@ThePhotographerGuy hey! I've just bought one :) you can choose... Those six options are available to be locked or not when lock switch is enabled.
Your release shutter without card should be OFF if you don't want to take pictures without the card in the camera.
yes. correct thanks.
Need to add this change: The hot shoe has changed and cannot use the on camera hot shoe for my 600 flash; Why?
Not sure.
Wich color profile do you use to get Natural colors when you shoot product with Fujifilm?
I'm using Astia/Soft with Fuji. I have to tone down saturation but love it.
You mentioned Boise in the video. Made a trip that way in 2013 and ate some of the best Italian I've ever had at a place called Asiago's. Just looked it up and see that's it's closed permanently. :-/ That's a shame. Made it to McCall to film my first wedding (on top of Brundage). Just amazing country!
That's awesome. Idaho has some amazing landscape. We were in Stanley in a hot spring and it was -7 degrees. Pretty crazy.
@@ThePhotographerGuy - Ely, would you say the photo dynamic range (especially when pushing shadows/pulling highlights) is any better on the R5 over the R6mkii?
After shooting Nikon for photos and getting used to my D810s superb dynamic range, and using a Canon 90D for video work, the time has arrived to get serious about going to one cam to do both and use the 90D as the second angle on vid shoots. I know the R5/R6 won't match the photo DR of the D810, but if I can at least get somewhat close - the video they provide are just so much better than Nikon.
You've gained another sub, btw. Good info and channel!
Where can I get your presets ?!
Head to my site and email me. elyroberts.com/
The 600 Canon or 530 flash will not work on the r-6 II with out an adapter. Canon screw up in my opinion.
Interesting. I've only used Godox flashes with them.
All jpeg, rip!
Real man uses tape😊
100% of the time it works every time.