REVIEW
CANON EOS 6D MARK II
Is this the perfect companion for enthusiast photographers looking to make their first break into the full-frame world?
Reviewed by Jacob Little
Camera advice
Cost: £1,339.99 / $1,399.99
From: Canon Type: DSLR Kit lens: N/A, sold with or without EF converter Sensor: 26.2 megapixels Lens mount: Canon EF ISO range: 100 to 40,000
Viewfinder size/resolution:
Optical viewfinder, 45-point autofocus Video capability: 1080p Weight: 725 grams
Size: 14.5 by 11.2 by 7.4 centimetres (5.7 by 4.4 by 2.9 inches)
Memory card type: Single SD
Best for…
£ Large budgets
! Serious astrophotographers
Landscape photography
Solar System
Deep sky
The original Canon EOS 6D saw the birth of a new breed of cameras – one that introduced beginner, enthusiast and amateur photographers to the idea of an accessible full-frame system. For those of us who baulk at the idea of spending thousands of pounds on pro or semi-pro systems, the 6D offered an affordable alternative, and one that drew positive recognition from the industry and the photography community.
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II looks to update the original 6D with a far more modern specification list, and although the Mark II is in itself a few years old now, it’s still a relevant and worthwhile consideration for many of us looking to get more serious about our picture taking.
Although there are some compromises to be made, the price alone makes the 6D Mark II an appealing prospect. As time marches on, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II finds itself sitting in an increasingly competitive market, so we’ll see if it still matches up to modern-day demands by reviewing its design, functionality and image-making abilities. It still sits among our best cameras for astrophotography, especially as the price is relatively competitive.