I personally made a big step in camera technic - One and a half year ago I made a switch from Canon's 550D to 6D Mk II. This was a massive step!! Wow - I love this great piece of engineering! Lovely pictures, no problems at all from what others complaining on RUclips and this lovely flippable touch screen on a full frame camera! Forget about Sony ;) And btw. Jamie - Thank you for your nice review and of course your other interesting videos. Love it, too!
Man, you just sold me 6D2. Thanks a lot for this review. I've been thru many and still couldn't decide what to choose. I like how you pinpointed what's important and had a laugh on what's not making a lot of a difference. Thank you!
I have a canon 5d Mark ii and absolutely love the vibe it brings to the photos. However I wanted to upgrade to a newer version because the screen on the mark ii isn’t the best for playback. The 6d was looking like the best choice with the pop out screen and touch screen capability. But the camera got such a bashing on every review I watched that I ended up choosing the Sony A7iii. I have tried really hard to love the A7iii but haven’t been able to enjoy it. It felt crappy in my hands so I got the battery grip....still doesn’t feel right. I’ve also been frustrated with the options of lenses for Sony. So after spending 5k on various lenses trying to get the look of a canon I’ve given up. The Sony just looks too clinical. I stopped in to a shop in the way hone and ordered a 6d ii for $700 under retail on special. Can’t wait to get it and get back into enjoying taking photos. Thanks for your review.
Art Altman I ended up using the 6Dmkii for a bit but felt like I wanted more dynamic range so bought the EOS R. EOS R has been a great camera but now I’m back using the 5dmkii😂 Just bought 5DS last week as they are extremely cheap right now. I’m looking forward to giving it a try soon when lockdown ends in my city
Oh, Ilove the side-by-side comparison of the focus points. The endless whining about the 6D's concentrated focus area on RUclips really put me off getting it, but I don't hear similar complaints about this with the 5D.
Really good review mate, it's nice to see reviews about it coming out from guys who actually use them for a living. I use the 6D mk II for landscape primarily and it's been fantastic. Managed to see through all the guff reviews from 'reviewers' who obsess over specs/lab test and never actually use the camera, they probably sit taking photos of their keyboards and regurgitating opinions all day. Totally understand about the dual card slot, if my work involved once in a lifetime shots I'd have probably taken the hit and went for the 5D Mk IV when upgrading but for now I'd rather spend that money on glass. Keep up the videos, good stuff!
I read you use it for landscape photography. I consider buying a 6D mark Ii just for landscape. Do you have any views on some criticisms I read here and there about the 6D mark Ii having a "disappointing dynamic range"? Does that affect your work? Does the camera indeed overexpose clear skies and underexpose shaded areas?
Great video. Did you grade the footage? it looks amazing! Definitively loving this camera for vlogging/allrounder. The only negative point for our use is the audio levels using an external mic. (rode videomicro). The sound crushes if you talk a little bit loud and it's too low if you talk with normal voice. Do you have the same problem?
Rocking my 5D Mark iii and that won't change for a while! Rather focus on producing content and work ($$$) than pixel peep all day and worry about some new camera with updated spec every 6 months. Nicely done video man!📸📸
@Mojo nice analogy lol. But if ever, my wife's car can help me tow my car back home without needing a tow truck to do it for me. Case in point, its still a second car that helps.
Good honest review. I've been shooting with the 6D2 for 4 months or so now and absolutely love it. I paired it with my 80D that I've had for about 2 years and shoot with both these cameras all the time. I was cautious and skeptical with all the bashing and negative reviews on the 6D2 but went ahead and bought it anyways....somewhat expecting that every image I took with it to be nothing but a grainy blurrrrr with absolutely no dynamic range at all!!!! LOL I have no regrets and I am getting some pretty amazing images with this camera.
Jim Durfee same here. I bought a 6D Mark II a few weeks ago and it’s great! I actually sold my 5DMIII to get it and the images coming out of the 6D look identical or better than my 5DMIII. No idea why all the hate.
I about to do same as you, add the 6D mark II to my current 80D and I really dont care about all the crap they can say about this camera. All those people dont like to photography, spec just make them hard
Andrea I'm getting the 6D Mark II as an upgrade from my Canon T6, I thought I wouldn't care about video until I started watching the D4Darious channel and started shooting Broll so I'm getting the 6D Mark II for Photo/Video work. 💪🏾🕺🏾
I recently made a side to side comparison with both the 5D mark III and my 6D mark II. I Installed James Miller's Clog profile on both cameras and shot a comparison with the same lens and same lighting conditions. The IPB codec in the 6D Mark II is superior to the All-I in the 5D mark III. There were a lot more artifacts with the 5D mark III and I suppose it is not all about the compression. The processor has a lot to do with it. An IPB codec with good processing yields to better results than an All-I with an older processor. That's why my C100 mark II has such a gorgeous image despite the internal lower bitrate. Both the 6D mark II and my C100 Mark II cut beautifully. I might upload that comparison soon.
That's really interesting to know. I got the impression that the 6D footage was just a bit nicer - sort of smoother, but I thought I must have imagined it. Thanks for your comment.
I've been searching high and low for a simple video that tells the difference between these 2 cameras. Thank You for this great video and under 7minutes. Awesome it helped with my decision on which one to purchase.
6D2 is definitely something on my list for 2018. As a person who shoots video (currently using 70d for video) as well as photography (5Dmk2), it seems the perfect addition. Nice video as usual…
Great to see you sticking with Canon when so many are changing. I bought the 6D MKii this morning, the one thing NO ONE has mentioned is that it is no longer made from magnesium!!! it is plastic like the cheap rebel cameras! My heart sank when I first picked it up, light is great but it doesn't have the heavy expensive feel of the 5D series. Card slot as well, the 7D MKii got dual slots and it is only a APS-C sensor. I will give it a few weeks and see how I get on, but I think it will end up as a back-up body or a camera for my wife, she loves the light weight.
Jamie, thank you so much. You and Jessica Kobeissi are the two photographer I trust the most on youtube. You both know exactly what you're talking about in terms of technicalities of producing excellent photos and your knowledge of the gear needed to produce said work. I'm just researching whether to upgrade to the 6d Mkii from my Mki, and when I saw that you had reviewed it against the markiii and green lit it, I was just like THANK YOUUUU!!! I don't have to worry cos one of my favorite youtube geniuses like this thing!! Thanks again! PS you remind me of the lecturers I had on my photography degree in Wales, they were really cool guys also.
In concurrence, good overview and feedback. On the other hand, glad this RUclipsr vid had closed captions ... I just have a difficult time with the British language.
I had been on the fence for the 6D mkII for months now, but earlier today decided to order it. I sold my 6D two months ago and ventured into a Sony A6000 that I can't stand (except for the lightness, going to sell to it soon). Didn't want to spend all the money for a 5d mkIV since it doesn't have an articulating screen. Super excited to get it. I like your review, too, I think the specs people are just off the charts. Good photos with good lenses are the key. I have an 80D which compared to the original 6D I love, especially the focus and video. Super psyched for it to arrive.
One thing I love about the 6D2 is the focus and shoot touch screen. Using a stylus to choose my point of focus, it is great to shoot series of images for focus stacked composites. The lack of a second card slot would be a deal breaker for me if I were shooting professionally. I had the SD card slot crap out after less than a year of shooting. I have never experienced this in hundreds of thousands of exposures with CF card cameras.
Finally a good review on those 2 babies. The truth is, both have the same sensor spec results, so u have to decide based on the extras between 2 card slots and a thumb stick vs greatest video autofocus and touch screen.
I really liked the explanation on focus points and showing the image quality. I am considering stepping up from a 5D Mk II and both the 6D II and 5D III are appealing at their current prices.
Great vid. The 6DII to me is basically a Full Frame 80D. Since the 80D was cheaper at the time - bought during holiday sales for $800 - I bought that and love it. If I wanted a full frame I think the 6DII is a good choice; if one doesn't care about dual cards and the joystick missing, which I don't.
single card issue is not really an issue in my opinion. in 6d the processor is a newer faster processor. so a slower card compensates but the camera must be faster on all other operations i think. any comments?
Can’t forget the ability to use Magic Lantern with the 5D III and the video features it provides. And I agree with the dual card slots, really necessary in my opinion too.
Adds features like focus peaking, zebras, time-lapse and more that make video much easier. Just be sure to install properly, there are tons of how-to videos.
I'm thinking of getting the 5d Mark III. I'll be able to soon. I want to start my photography business and the crop factor with an APS C body bothers me considering I've put so much money into specific focal length lenses. I considered the original 6D but the 5d3 will last me far longer and be more secure with its multiple card slots and better af. At 1500 US dollars secondhand it'll do for at least a few years if not more.
Jake Morel 5d mark iii right now is on sale at b&h photo for a ridiculous price it’s 1999.99 USD!!! That’s a crazy deal for a 5d and if you want to save money the 6d is 999.99USD!!! I’d totally encourage you to hop on that deal! Trying to tell as many people as possible for the deal because it’s crazy not sure when it ends or if it’s only for US!
Lina M I found a 5d Mark III with 16k shutter actuations for only 1550 us dollars. And they have a good bit more of them check out mpb . Com. Dunno if they're illegal or what but they have high key photos of each camera they sell it's phenomenal. The camera looks practically new and feels so solid it's incredible
Jake Morel yeah you can go with whatever makes you more comfortable! B& h is a trusted website even bestbuy price matches them! But saving 350 is great too! Just wanted to share the sale with as many people as I can
Lina M I don't think b and h does sale prices. Their used cameras are all sold on a rating scale. A camera at their second to lowest rating is 1500 so I think I made the right choice with mpb. At least with them I can see exactly what I'm getting
Hi Jamie, thank you for the video. I can imagine Canon made only one memory card slot because of the connectivity of the camera. Due to WiFi, BlueTooth and NFC, the photo can be stored in the cloud immediately, on the spot.
Thank you Jamie, loads of people seem to think specs were a dealbreaker for the 6d mk ii. Its a great camera, and for the price, its a great entry level full frame dslr WITH an articulating screen.
Good job, thanks. You seem to be more interested in the video capability. I am wondering if you have come up against the limited DR at low ISO's in your photos.
I'm aware it's meant to have a 'poor' dynamic range, but it's been absolutely fine for the photos I've taken. I was able to pull back loads of clean detail from the blacks. Maybe it might be an issue for those photographers who really go crazy with their post production. I like to keep it subtle. I'm not into the HDR stuff.
The way I see it is the following: The 6D series is meant to be an entry level full frame DSLR. If they had put dual card slots, then why pay the extra price of a 5D IV when image quality is virtually the same? They need to protect the 5D and 1D series, and this is they way to do that.
I saw your last video and I said to me "no, he can not do this video shoot on the roof with his 5D mark III! And it’s not the quality of the G7X" So now I have my answer ! Thanks for the video, i was thinking of upgrading my 5D mark II and i think the new 6D is the one for me. Great job ! Great Channel ! From France Martin
I purchased this camera in November of 2017. I agree with your analysis and I can see where not having the dual SD card slot is a problem for a professional photographer. I have not recorded any video with this, but I am quite pleased with my still photography results including the use of lenses from Tamron.
Great video, thanks for the upload. Probably going to pull the plug on a 5div to replace my battered old mkiii this year, but strictly for stills only though.
The only time my cards have failed in my Fuji X-T2, and my Nikon D750, is when I've been using the dual card slots - to write the images to both card - as I take them. I've given up on that feature for now
I'm so sad that you had to disable comments on your Fuji video. I just wanted to say that I agree. I had a very similar situation. It's hard to find many people who openly are dissatisfied on RUclips. I am happy that the whole skin tone thing isn't just me though. Solid video.
Thanks for such honest and to-the-point comparison. I almost lip-sync'ed the dual card slot issue; you raised your finger, I said "dual card slots". This is the one reason I'm not getting a 6D2 when it's time.
Heluizio Almeida Both times cards have failed on me, it wasn’t apparent until trying to import the images. One shorted out during an import and one just started slowing down and eventually became unreadable. There are companies that do data retrieval, but it’s expensive and there’s no guarantee that anything can be saved.
Dude, thanks and yup, a used 6dii is what I'm now leaning toward just for the AF in video. Can you tell me if the mic jack on the 6d ii is select-able between microphone and line in? I ask because I want to totally bypass the camera pre-amp and use high quality outboard sound sources and send it line level into the camera. Thank you.
Hi Jamie, Great review! What did you think about the Dynamic Range of the two? Many people criticized the 6dm2 for its bad dynamic range at low iso. Looking to buy the 6dm2 (new) or 5dm3 (used) - what do you think? - Ash
Thanks for the review. I've been shooting and filming with an 80D, this seems like a logical step if I want to go full frame? As I film on my own the dual pixel focusing is a god send.
Jamie, have you used the 6D2 with your 85mm f/1.2L lens? I have focusing problems in portraits (especially outdoor head and shoulders) because of the way that the focus array of the 6D2 is crunched into the center of the frame. I like to use TTL viewing and focusing outdoors because I have problems seeing the image on the LCD screen in bright sunlight. With the camera in portrait position and using the topmost focus point, I cannot put that point on the subject's eye. The composition would be too low if I did this. Focus and recompose would be the natural way around this problem but, IMO, that s pretty rough with the absolutely slender DOF produced by this lens wide open. Placing the focus point on the eye and then cropping would work but, that negates the advantage of shooting full frame. I can work with the lens in a studio since I can use live view with dual pixel, touch screen AF and just select the eye by touch. I have used a Hoodman Loupe outdoors shooting portraits using live view but, I cannot select the focus point without being able to touch the LCD. Too bad there is not a joystick with which to move around the focus point in liveview without having to touch the LCD.
Hi Jamie, the 6dii gets a lot of stick about dynamic range. I don't shoot video and am looking for my first full frame. Your opinion please, Yay or nay.? Other better options.?
thanks a lot, you made it a bit more easier for me to make my decision :-) i own a 5D mkii & looking i'm lookink at the 6d mkii for my video (vlogging) but couldn't decide if it is the right camera or go with something else, anyway thanks a lot for this video, it helped me decide :-) by the way which gorilla pod are you using there? can you send me a link to it or something :-) thank you
Thanks for this video. Answered allot of my questions. I had my original 6d die (shutter broke) during a recent fashion show. I plan to get it repaired but I have made enough of the photo sales that I may upgrade to the 6D MkII so I have the original 6D as a backup.
Is the digic 5 any good..ie noise sharpness..using it indoor for weddings events ..or do you think the 6dii will be better as it has a much newer digic 7 sensor?
Not sure if this is adressed to me. The Mark III sensor is good, I have no issues with it. Low noise performance is awesome in my opinion. @@studio-flash
Thanks Jamie! I've gone through tons of compare videos and posts on which to get. I'm hoping from a 6D and juggled between these two. Just can't beat having insurance with dual card slots. Also, I don't do do vids so it's another x for the 6d ii. Maybe for a sub camera. :/
Hello, I have Canon 70D and do not happy with its quality, so i want to swich to Canon 6D mark ii(as the price right now is about 1300$) or something else or wait for new models))) What can you suggest? I need camera mostly for event photography as well as everyday shooting from widelife to macro. Thanks in advance.
what I hate about reviews is that people get caught up in the specs so much that they start to think its what makes a great image, and you did a great job letting people know that a lot of the stuff put in these cameras a lot of people dont use anyway. ive seen people with the most fancy cameras take the most terrible images but they have all the specs on their camera smh. you did a great job with the review. BUT the dual card slot is a deal breaker lol if you are a wedding photographer or event photographer
Can you tell me what camera and lens you used to filmed this episode? Great quality and colors (also great comparison as well)! Is it Canon 6dmii or Canon G7X? I need to know :D
IMO this is the most concise and useful comparison on these two cameras I’ve seen. Fantastic job.
a GOOD job is to look at PICTURES and compare pictures. The most important thing about photography is pictures, not specs.
After yet another hour of researching this camera, it was refreshing to have someone tell it like it is. Thanks Jamie.
I personally made a big step in camera technic - One and a half year ago I made a switch from Canon's 550D to 6D Mk II. This was a massive step!! Wow - I love this great piece of engineering! Lovely pictures, no problems at all from what others complaining on RUclips and this lovely flippable touch screen on a full frame camera! Forget about Sony ;) And btw. Jamie - Thank you for your nice review and of course your other interesting videos. Love it, too!
Man, you just sold me 6D2. Thanks a lot for this review. I've been thru many and still couldn't decide what to choose. I like how you pinpointed what's important and had a laugh on what's not making a lot of a difference. Thank you!
Can it be expanded with magic lantern?
Finally a sensible review of the 6d Mark II!! Great comparison Jamie!
I have a canon 5d Mark ii and absolutely love the vibe it brings to the photos. However I wanted to upgrade to a newer version because the screen on the mark ii isn’t the best for playback. The 6d was looking like the best choice with the pop out screen and touch screen capability. But the camera got such a bashing on every review I watched that I ended up choosing the Sony A7iii. I have tried really hard to love the A7iii but haven’t been able to enjoy it. It felt crappy in my hands so I got the battery grip....still doesn’t feel right. I’ve also been frustrated with the options of lenses for Sony. So after spending 5k on various lenses trying to get the look of a canon I’ve given up. The Sony just looks too clinical. I stopped in to a shop in the way hone and ordered a 6d ii for $700 under retail on special. Can’t wait to get it and get back into enjoying taking photos. Thanks for your review.
Are you enjoying the Canon mirrorless today as much as the Canon 6D mk2?
Art Altman I ended up using the 6Dmkii for a bit but felt like I wanted more dynamic range so bought the EOS R. EOS R has been a great camera but now I’m back using the 5dmkii😂
Just bought 5DS last week as they are extremely cheap right now. I’m looking forward to giving it a try soon when lockdown ends in my city
@@garethVanDagger How are you enjoying the 6d, is it any good?
@@garethVanDagger oop just saw your other reply 👍
Exact same reason I sold my Sony
Oh, Ilove the side-by-side comparison of the focus points. The endless whining about the 6D's concentrated focus area on RUclips really put me off getting it, but I don't hear similar complaints about this with the 5D.
“Just a tool to help you realize your vision.” Well said!
Really good review mate, it's nice to see reviews about it coming out from guys who actually use them for a living. I use the 6D mk II for landscape primarily and it's been fantastic. Managed to see through all the guff reviews from 'reviewers' who obsess over specs/lab test and never actually use the camera, they probably sit taking photos of their keyboards and regurgitating opinions all day. Totally understand about the dual card slot, if my work involved once in a lifetime shots I'd have probably taken the hit and went for the 5D Mk IV when upgrading but for now I'd rather spend that money on glass. Keep up the videos, good stuff!
I read you use it for landscape photography. I consider buying a 6D mark Ii just for landscape. Do you have any views on some criticisms I read here and there about the 6D mark Ii having a "disappointing dynamic range"? Does that affect your work? Does the camera indeed overexpose clear skies and underexpose shaded areas?
Great video. Did you grade the footage? it looks amazing! Definitively loving this camera for vlogging/allrounder. The only negative point for our use is the audio levels using an external mic. (rode videomicro). The sound crushes if you talk a little bit loud and it's too low if you talk with normal voice. Do you have the same problem?
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You make the 6D ii sound like a wonderful camera. I ordered one
The blasé approach the spec is quite refreshing after watching other videos - nice one, mate.
Rocking my 5D Mark iii and that won't change for a while! Rather focus on producing content and work ($$$) than pixel peep all day and worry about some new camera with updated spec every 6 months.
Nicely done video man!📸📸
right there with you. still got my 5dmkiii
Fantastic video, and a great reminder that there are no good or bad cameras, only cameras that have features you need to achieve your vision or don't.
love the soundtrack, and those transitions, so good! Seems like youtube is slowly catching up to what you said all these months ago, great stuff sir!!
I don't think I've ever seen such a great comparison review --- thank you so much!! Instantly subscribed.
The missing 2nd card slot is really a deal breaker. I totally agree with that.
Sören Wurch I think it should be a standard at this point.
Another option is to use the 6D mk2's wifi and automatically sync pictures to your mobile as a backup.
thats a really good point :D but i think you'd be changing batteries lot more.
Mojo False equivalence.
@Mojo nice analogy lol. But if ever, my wife's car can help me tow my car back home without needing a tow truck to do it for me. Case in point, its still a second car that helps.
Wow great review. You really helped me make a decision. Thanks
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Good honest review. I've been shooting with the 6D2 for 4 months or so now and absolutely love it. I paired it with my 80D that I've had for about 2 years and shoot with both these cameras all the time.
I was cautious and skeptical with all the bashing and negative reviews on the 6D2 but went ahead and bought it anyways....somewhat expecting that every image I took with it to be nothing but a grainy blurrrrr with absolutely no dynamic range at all!!!! LOL
I have no regrets and I am getting some pretty amazing images with this camera.
Jim Durfee same here. I bought a 6D Mark II a few weeks ago and it’s great! I actually sold my 5DMIII to get it and the images coming out of the 6D look identical or better than my 5DMIII. No idea why all the hate.
I about to do same as you, add the 6D mark II to my current 80D and I really dont care about all the crap they can say about this camera. All those people dont like to photography, spec just make them hard
hi Santanu! did you make the right choice?
I am in between those 2 as well. I dont care about video, just photography quality
The reason you're getting amazing images with this camera is because of you....never because of the camera 😀
Andrea I'm getting the 6D Mark II as an upgrade from my Canon T6, I thought I wouldn't care about video until I started watching the D4Darious channel and started shooting Broll so I'm getting the 6D Mark II for Photo/Video work. 💪🏾🕺🏾
I recently made a side to side comparison with both the 5D mark III and my 6D mark II. I Installed James Miller's Clog profile on both cameras and shot a comparison with the same lens and same lighting conditions. The IPB codec in the 6D Mark II is superior to the All-I in the 5D mark III. There were a lot more artifacts with the 5D mark III and I suppose it is not all about the compression. The processor has a lot to do with it. An IPB codec with good processing yields to better results than an All-I with an older processor. That's why my C100 mark II has such a gorgeous image despite the internal lower bitrate. Both the 6D mark II and my C100 Mark II cut beautifully. I might upload that comparison soon.
That's really interesting to know. I got the impression that the 6D footage was just a bit nicer - sort of smoother, but I thought I must have imagined it. Thanks for your comment.
Have you uploaded yet?
I've been searching high and low for a simple video that tells the difference between these 2 cameras. Thank You for this great video and under 7minutes. Awesome it helped with my decision on which one to purchase.
6D2 is definitely something on my list for 2018. As a person who shoots video (currently using 70d for video) as well as photography (5Dmk2), it seems the perfect addition. Nice video as usual…
Great to see you sticking with Canon when so many are changing. I bought the 6D MKii this morning, the one thing NO ONE has mentioned is that it is no longer made from magnesium!!! it is plastic like the cheap rebel cameras! My heart sank when I first picked it up, light is great but it doesn't have the heavy expensive feel of the 5D series. Card slot as well, the 7D MKii got dual slots and it is only a APS-C sensor. I will give it a few weeks and see how I get on, but I think it will end up as a back-up body or a camera for my wife, she loves the light weight.
Jamie, thank you so much. You and Jessica Kobeissi are the two photographer I trust the most on youtube. You both know exactly what you're talking about in terms of technicalities of producing excellent photos and your knowledge of the gear needed to produce said work. I'm just researching whether to upgrade to the 6d Mkii from my Mki, and when I saw that you had reviewed it against the markiii and green lit it, I was just like THANK YOUUUU!!! I don't have to worry cos one of my favorite youtube geniuses like this thing!! Thanks again!
PS you remind me of the lecturers I had on my photography degree in Wales, they were really cool guys also.
One of the best reviewer out there! Simple but very informative!
I find your channel and reviews some of the most useful on YT. Keep it up!
You failed to mention the 6D's maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 but the dual slot is definitely the reason I'm staying with my 5D3 as well
Good, wholesome down to earth video with real-life examples from an affable chap.+1 sub.
In concurrence, good overview and feedback. On the other hand, glad this RUclipsr vid had closed captions ... I just have a difficult time with the British language.
Really good video! I love my 6d mark II but I do wish it had 2 card slots.
I had been on the fence for the 6D mkII for months now, but earlier today decided to order it. I sold my 6D two months ago and ventured into a Sony A6000 that I can't stand (except for the lightness, going to sell to it soon). Didn't want to spend all the money for a 5d mkIV since it doesn't have an articulating screen. Super excited to get it. I like your review, too, I think the specs people are just off the charts. Good photos with good lenses are the key. I have an 80D which compared to the original 6D I love, especially the focus and video. Super psyched for it to arrive.
Appreciate your fair unbiased and positive review.
One thing I love about the 6D2 is the focus and shoot touch screen. Using a stylus to choose my point of focus, it is great to shoot series of images for focus stacked composites. The lack of a second card slot would be a deal breaker for me if I were shooting professionally. I had the SD card slot crap out after less than a year of shooting. I have never experienced this in hundreds of thousands of exposures with CF card cameras.
I wonder how you guys worked before they started to put dual slot. I can't even imagine.
Finally a good review on those 2 babies. The truth is, both have the same sensor spec results, so u have to decide based on the extras between 2 card slots and a thumb stick vs greatest video autofocus and touch screen.
I really liked the explanation on focus points and showing the image quality. I am considering stepping up from a 5D Mk II and both the 6D II and 5D III are appealing at their current prices.
Great vid.
The 6DII to me is basically a Full Frame 80D. Since the 80D was cheaper at the time - bought during holiday sales for $800 - I bought that and love it. If I wanted a full frame I think the 6DII is a good choice; if one doesn't care about dual cards and the joystick missing, which I don't.
single card issue is not really an issue in my opinion. in 6d the processor is a newer faster processor. so a slower card compensates but the camera must be faster on all other operations i think. any comments?
Would starting off with 5D Mark I? It would be my first full frame camera, and was going to get an 80D until I saw it was close to the same price.
Thanks a lot. This was the first actually useful video.
4th video I've seen of you you upload so much legit content I just subscribed great vids
Can’t forget the ability to use Magic Lantern with the 5D III and the video features it provides. And I agree with the dual card slots, really necessary in my opinion too.
Brian Roberts I’ve never used Magic Lantern. What can it do on the 5D3?
Adds features like focus peaking, zebras, time-lapse and more that make video much easier. Just be sure to install properly, there are tons of how-to videos.
I installed it just for Timelapse feature, worth it for me ;)
Great review Jamie. Thank you for your frankness.
Richard Gatecliffe Photography Thank you
It will be this a great backup camera ? Since I have the mark4 and I shoot weddings , like a will have all main image in the mark4
I'm thinking of getting the 5d Mark III. I'll be able to soon. I want to start my photography business and the crop factor with an APS C body bothers me considering I've put so much money into specific focal length lenses. I considered the original 6D but the 5d3 will last me far longer and be more secure with its multiple card slots and better af. At 1500 US dollars secondhand it'll do for at least a few years if not more.
Jake Morel 5d mark iii right now is on sale at b&h photo for a ridiculous price it’s 1999.99 USD!!! That’s a crazy deal for a 5d and if you want to save money the 6d is 999.99USD!!! I’d totally encourage you to hop on that deal! Trying to tell as many people as possible for the deal because it’s crazy not sure when it ends or if it’s only for US!
Lina M I found a 5d Mark III with 16k shutter actuations for only 1550 us dollars. And they have a good bit more of them check out mpb . Com. Dunno if they're illegal or what but they have high key photos of each camera they sell it's phenomenal. The camera looks practically new and feels so solid it's incredible
Jake Morel yeah you can go with whatever makes you more comfortable! B& h is a trusted website even bestbuy price matches them! But saving 350 is great too! Just wanted to share the sale with as many people as I can
Lina M I don't think b and h does sale prices. Their used cameras are all sold on a rating scale. A camera at their second to lowest rating is 1500 so I think I made the right choice with mpb. At least with them I can see exactly what I'm getting
Lina M if you mean new then that's pretty good that drops my savings from 900 down to 500. I still think I did the right choice
The high ISO pictures do seem cleaner on the 6d mk2, which is why in January 2021 I'm buying a 6d mk2. Great video by the way!
Hi Jamie, thank you for the video. I can imagine Canon made only one memory card slot because of the connectivity of the camera. Due to WiFi, BlueTooth and NFC, the photo can be stored in the cloud immediately, on the spot.
Backup not a problem. I do it via WiFi to my phone instantly. And my phone to google drive. So don’t really need extra card slot.
Always amazed folks forget that feature. Oh but you'll need more batteries! Yeah and what 'Pro' only goes out with one battery?
Well done bro,, What camera made this video?
Thank you Jamie, loads of people seem to think specs were a dealbreaker for the 6d mk ii. Its a great camera, and for the price, its a great entry level full frame dslr WITH an articulating screen.
Good job, thanks. You seem to be more interested in the video capability. I am wondering if you have come up against the limited DR at low ISO's in your photos.
I'm aware it's meant to have a 'poor' dynamic range, but it's been absolutely fine for the photos I've taken. I was able to pull back loads of clean detail from the blacks. Maybe it might be an issue for those photographers who really go crazy with their post production. I like to keep it subtle. I'm not into the HDR stuff.
The way I see it is the following: The 6D series is meant to be an entry level full frame DSLR. If they had put dual card slots, then why pay the extra price of a 5D IV when image quality is virtually the same? They need to protect the 5D and 1D series, and this is they way to do that.
Dude ! I hope this comparison is good . I've been looking for this kind of Comparison . Should I keep my Canon M6 or upgrade to Canon 6 D mark 2 ?
I saw your last video and I said to me "no, he can not do this video shoot on the roof with his 5D mark III! And it’s not the quality of the G7X" So now I have my answer ! Thanks for the video, i was thinking of upgrading my 5D mark II and i think the new 6D is the one for me.
Great job ! Great Channel !
From France
Martin
Good deduction skills. It's a great camera.
I purchased this camera in November of 2017. I agree with your analysis and I can see where not having the dual SD card slot is a problem for a professional photographer. I have not recorded any video with this, but I am quite pleased with my still photography results including the use of lenses from Tamron.
Great job, thank you. In my opinion there is one more quite important bit... 5d mklll can shoot @1/8000 where 6d mkll only does 1/4000 .
Great video, thanks for the upload. Probably going to pull the plug on a 5div to replace my battered old mkiii this year, but strictly for stills only though.
The only time my cards have failed in my Fuji X-T2, and my Nikon D750, is when I've been using the dual card slots - to write the images to both card - as I take them. I've given up on that feature for now
I'm so sad that you had to disable comments on your Fuji video. I just wanted to say that I agree. I had a very similar situation. It's hard to find many people who openly are dissatisfied on RUclips. I am happy that the whole skin tone thing isn't just me though. Solid video.
Thanks for such honest and to-the-point comparison. I almost lip-sync'ed the dual card slot issue; you raised your finger, I said "dual card slots". This is the one reason I'm not getting a 6D2 when it's time.
It seems like such a boring feature, but it's so important.
Jamie, when your card fails cant you just change the card and save the stuff in the failed card later ?
Heluizio Almeida Both times cards have failed on me, it wasn’t apparent until trying to import the images. One shorted out during an import and one just started slowing down and eventually became unreadable. There are companies that do data retrieval, but it’s expensive and there’s no guarantee that anything can be saved.
its 2020 and 1080p is still the standard!!
Dude, thanks and yup, a used 6dii is what I'm now leaning toward just for the AF in video. Can you tell me if the mic jack on the 6d ii is select-able between microphone and line in? I ask because I want to totally bypass the camera pre-amp and use high quality outboard sound sources and send it line level into the camera. Thank you.
Hello. Could you possibly do a video on how to make the most out of a lower end camera?
great video mate! keep up the good content. Love your videos so far !
Hi Jamie, Great review!
What did you think about the Dynamic Range of the two? Many people criticized the 6dm2 for its bad dynamic range at low iso.
Looking to buy the 6dm2 (new) or 5dm3 (used) - what do you think?
- Ash
Thanks for the review. I've been shooting and filming with an 80D, this seems like a logical step if I want to go full frame? As I film on my own the dual pixel focusing is a god send.
Jamie, have you used the 6D2 with your 85mm f/1.2L lens? I have focusing problems in portraits (especially outdoor head and shoulders) because of the way that the focus array of the 6D2 is crunched into the center of the frame. I like to use TTL viewing and focusing outdoors because I have problems seeing the image on the LCD screen in bright sunlight. With the camera in portrait position and using the topmost focus point, I cannot put that point on the subject's eye. The composition would be too low if I did this. Focus and recompose would be the natural way around this problem but, IMO, that s pretty rough with the absolutely slender DOF produced by this lens wide open. Placing the focus point on the eye and then cropping would work but, that negates the advantage of shooting full frame. I can work with the lens in a studio since I can use live view with dual pixel, touch screen AF and just select the eye by touch. I have used a Hoodman Loupe outdoors shooting portraits using live view but, I cannot select the focus point without being able to touch the LCD. Too bad there is not a joystick with which to move around the focus point in liveview without having to touch the LCD.
Great vid my man. Thanks for putting this together. Reminds me why I'm keeping my 5D3
I have the 6D but use the 80D for video. My next step up will probably be the 5D mk4. I'm a sensor guy and low light is my obsession.
hi Jaime do you recommend this camera as I want to upgrade to a full frame dslr? I like portrait and architecture street photography
thanks a lot
Hi Jamie, the 6dii gets a lot of stick about dynamic range. I don't shoot video and am looking for my first full frame. Your opinion please, Yay or nay.? Other better options.?
Great review, cheers Jamie
Observo un poco de más detalle en la 6dm2 en 51.200 iso!
This is the best spec video I’ve seen so far haha
thanks a lot, you made it a bit more easier for me to make my decision :-)
i own a 5D mkii & looking i'm lookink at the 6d mkii for my video (vlogging) but couldn't decide if it is the right camera or go with something else, anyway thanks a lot for this video, it helped me decide :-)
by the way which gorilla pod are you using there? can you send me a link to it or something :-)
thank you
great review Jamie.... Thanks
Really helpful video thanks for putting this together!
Thanks for this video. Answered allot of my questions. I had my original 6d die (shutter broke) during a recent fashion show. I plan to get it repaired but I have made enough of the photo sales that I may upgrade to the 6D MkII so I have the original 6D as a backup.
hi jamie, what is your current gear? are you still using your 5d3's
Great video pal I might by a 6d mk2 is it bad or better then mk1 and of course I would use it for video a lot also
Have you now switched to mirrorless?
Great review!
Jamie, I would like your opinion about the dynamic range of the 6d mark II, there is a big debate about it on RUclips, frankly it’s really confusing
Good video, professional and to the point by a professional.....
Lovely review, really helpful in my search to upgrade from my t2i
Which wide angle lens did you use in this video? Good video by the way thabk you very much!
Your videos are better than other peoples
What about the magic lantern hack for 5dmk3? Then the camera shoots 4k
Considering getting the 5dmkiii as an upgrade from my 60d.
Great review! I'm starting to hate the fixed screen on my 5D mark III, it's so annoying...
Is the digic 5 any good..ie noise sharpness..using it indoor for weddings events ..or do you think the 6dii will be better as it has a much newer digic 7 sensor?
Not sure if this is adressed to me. The Mark III sensor is good, I have no issues with it. Low noise performance is awesome in my opinion. @@studio-flash
Thanks Jamie! I've gone through tons of compare videos and posts on which to get. I'm hoping from a 6D and juggled between these two. Just can't beat having insurance with dual card slots. Also, I don't do do vids so it's another x for the 6d ii. Maybe for a sub camera. :/
I totally agree with you about the 4k
Thank you for posting thoughtful videos.
Hello,
I have Canon 70D and do not happy with its quality, so i want to swich to Canon 6D mark ii(as the price right now is about 1300$) or something else or wait for new models))) What can you suggest? I need camera mostly for event photography as well as everyday shooting from widelife to macro. Thanks in advance.
Can you advise me to pick and buy 6Dmarkii body or 5Dmarkiii, I wonder and do not know which body to buy, please advice me. thank you very much
thank you so much! I've been looking for a video like this for months😄
Solid review. If I did any video at all I'd buy a new 6D ($1300 at B&H right now with a battery grip) instead of a used 5D3.
what I hate about reviews is that people get caught up in the specs so much that they start to think its what makes a great image, and you did a great job letting people know that a lot of the stuff put in these cameras a lot of people dont use anyway. ive seen people with the most fancy cameras take the most terrible images but they have all the specs on their camera smh. you did a great job with the review. BUT the dual card slot is a deal breaker lol if you are a wedding photographer or event photographer
Can you tell me what camera and lens you used to filmed this episode? Great quality and colors (also great comparison as well)! Is it Canon 6dmii or Canon G7X? I need to know :D
Noostro It was mixture of G7X Mark ii and 6D mark ii. Any shots with the 6D in were G7X. Most of it was on that camera.