Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS-1Ds→Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS-1Ds. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R6 Mark II
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Resolution24MP vs 11MP (+13MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic vs 3fps continuous
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Battery life~760 shots (CIPA) vs ~500 shots per charge
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Generation20 years newer (2022 vs 2002)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS-1Ds | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.2 | ||
| Street | +3.1 | ||
| Travel | +3.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.8 | ||
| Documentary | +4.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.1 | ||
| Landscape | +2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.4 | ||
| Casual | +3.6 | ||
| Food | +4.2 | ||
| Macro | +5.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS-1Ds | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2002 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 11MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps continuous | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots per charge | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1270g (body only) | 670g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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