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Canon EOS R6 Mark II

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is the most capable all-round full-frame mirrorless Canon makes without flagship pricing. Dual Pixel CMOS AF II is among the finest autofocus systems available — fast, reliable, and extraordinarily accurate at tracking faces, eyes, and bodies across people, animals, and vehicles. A 40fps electronic burst with pre-burst recording makes it capable for sport and wildlife despite its 24.2MP sensor. Full-frame background separation at wide apertures, Canon's warm colour science, and extensive customisability make it particularly strong for portrait, lifestyle, and event photography. 4K/60p video with C-Log3 provides professional colour grading latitude. For the vast majority of real-world use cases, the R6 II is an extremely capable, well-balanced camera at a price that reflects serious intent without demanding flagship investment.

GearFrame's Take

40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.

Starting from
£2199 new
Used from £1433 (Wex Photo Video)
Average price across retailers: ~£2199
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Clifton Cameras
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£2199
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£1433
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£1250
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Value & Depreciation
£2699
Launch price
£2099
Today
=
22%
Value drop
Over ~4 years, this camera has cost roughly £150/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2022
Sensor
24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Dimensions
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm
Weight
670g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)
Burst Rate
12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
Battery Life
~760 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p
Viewfinder
EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Who should buy this
  • Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
  • Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
  • R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
  • Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Great For
👤
Portrait Dual Pixel AF II is arguably the best portrait tracking system available. Canon colour is class-leading.
Sports & Action 40fps burst and the best subject tracking available — ready for any action scenario.
💍
Wedding & Events 40fps gives you coverage even in unpredictable moments. Dual cards and weather sealing add reliability.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 4K/60p 10-bit, 8-stop IBIS, and best-in-class subject tracking for video.
🏔️
Landscape Weather sealing and IBIS are helpful. 24MP is adequate but not the highest-res option.
🦅
Wildlife 40fps burst and subject recognition handle wildlife well with an appropriate lens.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
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