Posted
Nov 02, 2022
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Canon today announced the EOS R6 Mark II, its fastest advanced full-frame mirrorless camera to date, offering 40fps and 6K RAW / 4K UHD movies. Using the DIGIC X processor alongside the camera’s new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS R6 Mark II supports the next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
The EOS R6 Mark II uses improved deep-learning artificial intelligence, it recognises people, vehicles - which now includes aircraft and trains – and animals which has been updated to recognise horses/ zebras. The type of subject to be detected can be chosen in the menu, or using the new Auto option depending on the range of scenarios the photographer is shooting in. With advance eye tracking, users can specify which eye (left or right) should be given focus priority, and when the eyes can’t be detected, the EOS R6 Mark II focuses on the face in shot instead. Even if a person turns away for a moment, their head continues to be tracked, and if the head isn’t visible the camera will go on to track the body.
The EOS R6 Mark II has stabilisation of up to 8-stops. Using the combined IS, optical and in-body – it can shoot long exposures, handheld with extreme clarity and sharpness. Photographers can also capture the ambience, whatever the conditions – focusing shake-free in light levels as low as -6.5EV, and the ability to shoot up to ISO 102,400.
If speed is what you need, the EOS R6 Mark II is Canon’s fastest EOS to date. It can shoot continuously at up to 40fps with 20fps and 5fps options with electronic shutter, and up to 12fps mechanically. Recording action before shooting starts, with ½ a second pre-shooting in RAW Burst mode. The RAW Burst mode shoots continuously at 30fps for up to 191 frames, recording every image in a single CR3 file, all with AF tracking. Individual images can be extracted from this roll using Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software, or in camera, and saved as individual JPEG, HEIF or RAW files.
Using the full width of the sensor, the EOS R6 Mark II is the only camera in its class that can shoot 4K 60p UHD, with simultaneous Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing. All 4k footage is created by oversampling the sensor’s 6K output. The EOS R6 Mark II outputs 6K RAW via its HDMI output, which can be recorded on an Atomos Ninja V+ recorder in ProRes RAW. This provides more detail, as well as the ability to adjust parameters such as white balance in post-production.
Creators can activate movie pre-recording mode of 3 or 5 seconds – when on, video is continuously streamed through the camera in standby enabling the capture of action even before you press record. Ideal for unmissable moments, or unpredictable scenes.
The EOS R6 Mark II features an improved circuit design allowing longer recording times, over 40 minutes of oversampled 4K 60p recording or up to 6 hours at 4k 30p - with the previous 29.59 maximum recording time removed - depending on ambient temperature, memory card space and battery life. The R6 Mk II can output slow-motion footage with AF support using Full HD at up to 179.82fps. During movie shooting.
Key Features:
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
• 40fps electronic shutter and 12fps mechanical shutter
• 30 fps pre-shooting RAW burst mode
• 8 stops In Body IS
• 24.2 megapixel sensor
With Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi (5GHz), the EOS R6 Mark II can be easily connected to a smartphone and networks allowing high-speed file sharing and FTP/FTPS/SFTP transfer – making it easy to edit and share, even when on the move. The camera can also be remotely controlled using the Camera Connect and EOS Utility apps, tethered to a PC, Mac or smartphone via Wi-Fi or high-speed USB-C. For semi-professional photographers and content creators, content delivery is just as important as image and video capture – the EOS R6 Mark II supports automatic transfer of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform to easily share and print images.
The EOS R6 Mark II can be used as a webcam on PC and Mac computers running video-call apps such as Skype, Zoom and Teams, without having to install additional software. This plug-and-play capability is powered by industry-standard USB Video Class (UVC) and USB Audio Class (UAC) drivers that are built into Windows and MacOS operating systems. The camera provides improved image quality compared with standard computer webcams, perfect for making a great impression when on video-calls online.
Alongside the EOS R6 Mark II, Canon is announcing an update to its Camera Connect App and also launching today is the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens ideal for shooting portraits in low-light and the SPEEDLITE EL-5, a high-performance Speedlite for capturing weddings and events.
The EOS R6 Mark II uses improved deep-learning artificial intelligence, it recognises people, vehicles - which now includes aircraft and trains – and animals which has been updated to recognise horses/ zebras. The type of subject to be detected can be chosen in the menu, or using the new Auto option depending on the range of scenarios the photographer is shooting in. With advance eye tracking, users can specify which eye (left or right) should be given focus priority, and when the eyes can’t be detected, the EOS R6 Mark II focuses on the face in shot instead. Even if a person turns away for a moment, their head continues to be tracked, and if the head isn’t visible the camera will go on to track the body.
The EOS R6 Mark II has stabilisation of up to 8-stops. Using the combined IS, optical and in-body – it can shoot long exposures, handheld with extreme clarity and sharpness. Photographers can also capture the ambience, whatever the conditions – focusing shake-free in light levels as low as -6.5EV, and the ability to shoot up to ISO 102,400.
If speed is what you need, the EOS R6 Mark II is Canon’s fastest EOS to date. It can shoot continuously at up to 40fps with 20fps and 5fps options with electronic shutter, and up to 12fps mechanically. Recording action before shooting starts, with ½ a second pre-shooting in RAW Burst mode. The RAW Burst mode shoots continuously at 30fps for up to 191 frames, recording every image in a single CR3 file, all with AF tracking. Individual images can be extracted from this roll using Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software, or in camera, and saved as individual JPEG, HEIF or RAW files.
Using the full width of the sensor, the EOS R6 Mark II is the only camera in its class that can shoot 4K 60p UHD, with simultaneous Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing. All 4k footage is created by oversampling the sensor’s 6K output. The EOS R6 Mark II outputs 6K RAW via its HDMI output, which can be recorded on an Atomos Ninja V+ recorder in ProRes RAW. This provides more detail, as well as the ability to adjust parameters such as white balance in post-production.
Creators can activate movie pre-recording mode of 3 or 5 seconds – when on, video is continuously streamed through the camera in standby enabling the capture of action even before you press record. Ideal for unmissable moments, or unpredictable scenes.
The EOS R6 Mark II features an improved circuit design allowing longer recording times, over 40 minutes of oversampled 4K 60p recording or up to 6 hours at 4k 30p - with the previous 29.59 maximum recording time removed - depending on ambient temperature, memory card space and battery life. The R6 Mk II can output slow-motion footage with AF support using Full HD at up to 179.82fps. During movie shooting.
Key Features:
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
• 40fps electronic shutter and 12fps mechanical shutter
• 30 fps pre-shooting RAW burst mode
• 8 stops In Body IS
• 24.2 megapixel sensor
With Bluetooth v5 and Wi-Fi (5GHz), the EOS R6 Mark II can be easily connected to a smartphone and networks allowing high-speed file sharing and FTP/FTPS/SFTP transfer – making it easy to edit and share, even when on the move. The camera can also be remotely controlled using the Camera Connect and EOS Utility apps, tethered to a PC, Mac or smartphone via Wi-Fi or high-speed USB-C. For semi-professional photographers and content creators, content delivery is just as important as image and video capture – the EOS R6 Mark II supports automatic transfer of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform to easily share and print images.
The EOS R6 Mark II can be used as a webcam on PC and Mac computers running video-call apps such as Skype, Zoom and Teams, without having to install additional software. This plug-and-play capability is powered by industry-standard USB Video Class (UVC) and USB Audio Class (UAC) drivers that are built into Windows and MacOS operating systems. The camera provides improved image quality compared with standard computer webcams, perfect for making a great impression when on video-calls online.
Alongside the EOS R6 Mark II, Canon is announcing an update to its Camera Connect App and also launching today is the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens ideal for shooting portraits in low-light and the SPEEDLITE EL-5, a high-performance Speedlite for capturing weddings and events.
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