Canon camera

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Creators cited with it: 2; From 2 reports.
First cited: October 2019; By Potato Jet. Last reported on September 26, 2023.
Reviewers: Praised for image quality and autofocus; Pushback on video. From 4 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followersSeptember 2023
“I got my M6 on here you underestimate how good this is it sits in the perfect spot on your chest when you're walking”
Watch the video at 0:33
Potato JetYouTube, 1.1M followersOctober 2019
“And the answer is Canon M6 Mark II.”
Watch the video at 5:47

What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews, newest April 2020

What press reviews of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Image quality
Autofocus
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Video
Stabilisation

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Strong 32.5MP sensor, good dynamic range; noise above ISO1250.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Its powerhouse 32.5MP sensor sets a new benchmark for APS-C systems”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “Low light/high ISO shots were cleaner than expected given the sensor’s high resolution.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
- “The Canon EOS M6 Mark II exhibited good dynamic range.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “noise does start to rear its head when you push beyond ISO1250”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
VideoSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: uncropped 4K, but overheating, soft footage, no headphone jack.4 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The big news here though is the M6 II and 90D become Canon’s first interchangeable lens cameras to support uncropped 4k video”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “Another welcome improvement is the addition of uncropped 4K video recording”
  PressTechRadar, Amy · October 2019Read the review
- “its 4K video comes up trumps.”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “more than sufficient for most casual recording”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “there’s no way to over-ride the shutdown and you just have to wait a few minutes for the camera to cool before it’s happy to record 4k again.”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “This, and the lack of a headphone jack, makes the M6 Mark II less suited to pure video shooting than the Canon EOS 90D”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “Footage can be a little soft”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Confident, accurate face and eye AF; Sony tracking slightly better.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “a brilliant technology that can effectively turn most of the sensor into a confident phase-detect array that rarely if ever hunts or overshoots”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “I’m delighted to report the M6 II also does a fine job focusing adapted lenses”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “The face/eye AF is excellent, and worked perfectly for our walking video test.”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “auto focus performance is quite good as well.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
- “Face detection and eye AF are generally fast and accurate.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “I’d say Sony’s AF system on models like the A6400 still has slightly better tracking and finer points”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “continuous AF can’t always keep up with a shooting speed of 14fps”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
StabilisationSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: no in-body stabilisation; digital option works but costs quality.3 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “which is certainly effective”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “Sadly Canon continues to neglect built-in stabilisation”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “you’ll lose some quality if/when you opt for the digital image stabilization.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Great grip, touchscreen, sturdy body; no weather sealing.4 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “Canon does however make way better use of its touchscreen than Sony”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “I’d say it has the best grip and controls of its peer group”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “Its magnesium alloy chassis and thermoplastic exterior feel strong and sturdy”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “The body features an ever so slightly chunkier grip, which helps it retain balance especially when using adapted EF lenses”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
- “The Canon EOS M6 II’s 3-inch touchscreen is highly responsive.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
- “A deep grip provides a solid handhold with a comfortable fit.”
  PressTom's Guide · April 2020Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “there’s sadly no claims of weather-sealing”
  PressCameralabs · September 2019Read the review
- “Screen only tilts”
  PressTechRadar, Amy · October 2019Read the review
- “the M6 isn’t an all-weather body”
  PressDigital Camera World · February 2020Read the review
ValueNot covered by enough reviews