Pegged to be the mirrorless equivalent of the 6D Mark II, the EOS R6 could fall at the first hurdle when it comes to stills resolution and extra features that is simply lacks.
Fortunately for Canon, they’ve got a wide range of mirrorless cameras now, but the EOS RP still takes the crown for the most affordable full frame mirrorless camera. Sure, the EOS R6 may be an improvement on the two year old EOS R, but is it enough to inspire customers to buy? Let’s take a look at five reasons why you may want to avoid it.
Low Resolution Stills
Unfortunately the EOS R6 has only 20MP stills images, compared with the 45MP stills its superior twin the EOS R5 can shoot
Most photographers with current equipment are getting more used to the 30MP and 40MP standard that DSLRs and mirrorless cameras consistently set. Unfortunately, the R6 tops out at 20MP which is a lot lower. That means fewer opportunities for cropping in and retaining good detail in stills. But it’s important to bear in mind that the flagship 1D X Mark III also shoots 20MP stills, so resolution isn’t everything.
No 8K Movie Recording
Internal 4K UHD movie recording at 60FPS on the EOS R6 is good, but limited
The R6 has limited video recording options compared with the R5. It can shoot 4K UHD, but tops out at 60FPS instead of the faster 120FPS of its beefier twin. This has damned its future-proofness as a serious contender for the newer mirrorless market, especially as more bodies are brought out in the coming years.
Poorer EVF
An acceptable electronic viewfinder in the EOS R6 is not as good as its bigger brother, the EOS R5
Video Quality
Raw video footage means better flexibility in post-production video editing, which the EOS R6 sadly lacks
If color grading and finely-tuned tweaking of video footage is your thing, then the R6 may not be right for you. Raw shooting means a higher dynamic range and ability to adjust parameters accurately, and that’s something the R6 simply doesn’t have.
It Lacks a Top LCD Screen
Probably due to price point the R6 lacks a top LCD screen most other cameras have. This is quite a useful piece of hardware as it allows a quick glance at camera settings without bringing the camera to the eye, and that’s useful if you’re shooting on a tripod at an awkward height.
Now, to be fair to Canon, this is the cheaper option out of the two newly announce mirrorless cameras the EOS R6 and EOS R5, so of course they won't have the same features. But do the lack of features really warrant the $1400 price difference? Perhaps users would've been happier with slightly more features, for a little more cost. That said, the two new cameras also have to fit into the current Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
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The front page of Fstoppers looks pretty ridiculous right now with 3 articles all from the same author entitled '7 reasons to' and '5 reasons not to'
much the same as the other day where 2 articles, one praising the XT4 and one slating it were separated by a single article.
"Two reasons to never read Fstoppers again"
hahaha i just pointed out the same thing... ridiculous.
I found that a little ridiculous as well. Possibly they could have been combined into one article titled "The Pros and Cons of the Canon EOS R6".
IMHO, that is a bit nitpicking.
Never heard of a Pros and Cons list?
On the same article yes, and not labelled as reasons to buy or not buy, it doesn’t need to be that polarised.
But it does need to get clicks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
There is that
20 mp seems state of the art to us m43s shooters! But seriously, These ALL seem like reasonable compromises for the typical amateur enthusiast photographer to make. Isn't that what this camera was designed for?
Huh. Kind of expected more from this article. : /
What a terrible article, its not news anyone can read a spec sheet, do you really think your going to get the specs of the R5 for R6 money, at least people have a choice.
Meh....
Those are the exact reasons I am really interested in this camera!
Holy shit, the quality of this article is atrocious.
"Low Resolution Stills":
Yeah, like those "low resolution images" you get from a 1DX Mark III, Nikon D5, Sony A9 (24MP, but whatever).
"No 8k":
You mean like all other affordable cameras on the market? You don't say? Your alternative here is a RED Monstro 8K VV for over 60k USD kitted out.
"Poorer EVF":
Can't say much to that, but Sony shooter have been getting by with less and they can still take images.
"Video Quality":
This point is exceptionally misleading. No one is going to shoot 8K RAW all the time, especially at the immense data rate. The 4k and lower video modes are all Clog on R5 and R6. Granted R5 has All-I and R6 "only" IPB, but I'm 100% certain the author of this article didn't even know that. Plus it does nothing noticeable for color grading.
"Lacks Top LCD":
This is about the only thing I'll give in on. I'd be missing the LCD, but it's far from the only camera without one.
What the R6 will be doing better:
Low Light performance due to a larger pixel size (native ISO up to 100k instead of 50k)...and even though that doesn't mean much on paper it shows you the confidence Canon has in the low light capabilities.
This article is pure clickbait.
The EVF looks similar to the Fuji one which is awesome so yeah it’s basically talking rubbish
Ignoring these 5, which I think if the author looked more closely at would see that for a entry level or semipro full frame aren't really all that important, I have a couple of reasons to be concerned.
1. First and foremost the battery life. It's only rated to 220-330 shots. Even if you could double it in real world use what pro would want that at this point. It's as bad as the old Sony A7 II. No one wants to a bulging pocket filled with extra batteries to cover a wedding or event.
2. Why is it only 1 stop better in high iso compared to the r5? I was hoping for a low light monster. Something along the lines of what the original 6D was in the Canon lineup. However I should note we don't actually know yet how it holds up in real world use. I'm just basing it on what Canon released today.
3. To go along with the low light worries, I don't really understand what they did releasing f/11 tele lenses. Anyone who is shooting sports or wildlife - which what those lenses are intended for need to be shooting at 1/2000 or there abouts. That with f/11 in the shade and you are already bring your camera at around iso 10,000. I have serious doubts that this camera can shoot that without serious gain. Again purely based on what was released today. It is totally possible that this camera will have the low light ability of an A9 or 1dx II.
4. The price really bothers me. It's over priced for what it is. Im sure Canon will bring it to the $2000 price point by Christmas season which is more in line with what this should cost. After all isn't this camera supposed to be competing with the A7 III and Nikon Z6.
5. At 1.5 lbs it seems kind of heavy. I know this is a little nitpicky and definitely debatable. Just kind of still hoping that Canon could learn how to make a full frame mirrorless that isn't as heavy as their DSLRs. I'm pretty sure this is the same weight as the 6D II.
All that said, this is still an exciting announcement. I am really looking forward to the real world reviews once this starts shipping!
These are not reasons to avoid the camera. The R6 is currently better spec'd than the current leader (Panasonic S1H) for almost half the price. Plus the iso on the R6 is actually better than the R6 because the pixels are bigger. Who wrote this?
Meh. Aside from the missing top LCD screen - which Canon users are simply used to - this looks like a great camera. Someone will get their hands on this and fall in love. I'm also positive people will adapt to not having a top screen. With new cameras I can see Canon really tries to take care of its customers... and I'm a Sony shooter.
I'd be interested in an article with sample pictures and first-person experience using the Canon EOS-R6. Guess that'll come sometime later.
I mainly shoot stills and the video I do is almost always 1080 at 24fps, so both thr R5 and R6 have video features I may not even use.
For stills I depend on the top LCD screen and wouldn't get the R6.
just gave it a big meh (the article not the camera)
paid article.. 70 %of the sales would be of r6
is top lcd of any additional use as EVF can display
Seriously? I hope you really mean it. None of the argument make sense.
There's an error in your article, the R6 EVF also has a 120Hz refresh rate mode.
glad you said it. it confused me when I read it.
These are very valid differences for me as I chose to preorder the 45MP R5 rather than the 20MP R6. But different people will differ based on on how much they want to spend and what they take pictures of as well as how much workflow they will tolerate. I for one want as many pixels as my best "L" grade lenses can support which may exceed 50MP in future RF "L" glass. Do not make large prints but I do crop like crazy my images of fast moving objects to properly frame them and this can turn a 45MP into a 2MP image which is still useable for some of my shooting subjects. I like the idea of generating 35MP still images with a 30fps 8K video as a source to provide both good videos and still with one shooting of a video. Many events can not be re-enacted and the R5 can do this but not the R6. The user controls of the EOS R like the top side screen are like that on the the EOS R5 making the pair more ideal for easy going back and forth between the cameras The EOS RP interface is more paired with EOS R6 for easy use. I own now an EOS R and the compatability of the EOS R5 topside screen with that camera I own is very attractive to me.
Sure, I wish there was a bit more resolution, but my gut feeling is that it should be fine. I shot magazine covers and had a couple of images blown up for billboards from frames shot on my Canon 20d (8mg.) back in the day. The most exciting thing for me about these new mirrorless bodies is the full frame AF ability. I'll finally be able to feel comfortable focusing on eyes and faces in the upper corners of the frame. Ever since I stopped using my manual focus film cameras almost 20 years ago that issue has been a thorn in my side when using my subsequent 5d-5d4 bodies. I'll be looking forward to reading the upcoming tests of the R5 + R6 over the next couple of months. After that I'll decide which way to go.
Does anyone read this shit before it’s posted!?
Reason to avoid the R6: No 8k.
Wow, there's really only one camera that does 8k, so everyone should just buy the R5?
Meh. Trash article.
I was planning to buy the R6 as my first full frame camera. After reading this article, I'm still buying it.
Let me guess, this would be the same writer that poo pooed the idea of 8K in camera when the R5 specs were leaked. Also I bet he complained about the image resolution of the 1dx 3 when it was released.
Sensor size is a marketing concept. Pure and simple. Anyone shooting for billboards can do a great jod with a 10 mp sensor.
This article should be in a slideshow format where you have to click a new page for each slide. And when you get to the end after 74 slides you realise you were conned into looking at loads of ads.
Everything you need to know about this article is apparent in the first line. Nope. It is not “pegged” to be the mirrorless equivalent of a 6D MKII. That’s the RP. The R6 is the successor to the RP.
This is clickbait nonsense from someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about.
Your point about the top lcd screen is mute due to the fact it has a swivel lcd screen. Something that is a POSITIVE shooting at ANY tripod height or angle. Who at Fstoppers actually employs these "professionals" to write nonsense like this?
*moot
Oh good lord lmao
That the Pros and Cons are separated in two articles is merely a reflection of our time. There are where the glass is always halve empty. They will read the article with only Cons. It is also easier for fanpeople to only read the characteristics that agree with their choice they made already and not to be irritated.
For the people who don't want to belong to neither of these groups, this article shows that no camera is perfect and that you better buy several cameras that combined deliver you the characteristics that you need. Presently I have a 18Mp DSLR with sh*tt* AF and 1K video. In my case if I would ever have money the R6 would become the A camera that combined with my present camera will extend my creative possibilities, always keeping in mind that the same is valid for any combination other sh*tt* cameras.
Keep in mind that all cameras are missing something. They are just there in a tool box for us to choose from, depending on our needs. Let's keep in mind that what really matters is the joy of creative expression which includes creatively working around the limitations of our tools. We don't need perfection to cover up our imperfections.
Just clickbait titles. Not serious photography writing at all. A bit embarrassing and cheapens the brand (fstoppers and not Canon).
“Don’t get it because it has the 1DX III sensor”
Uh, what?
Not even going to read this trash. The headline is tabloid garbage. AKA click bait. Seriously. There's dozens of articles like this that are created based on what? Pre-production models that a handful got to test? Did you test it? Btw, I'm not brand loyal and am testing new products but your bs content won't steer me any direction.
I used to read this blog. No longer. You're as legit as MSM news channels.
Well, Its the first time I'm almost mad about an article. It's like just making an article to make an article like "hey, today I'm going to write the opposite of everyone else", its usually good to have different opinions but here its just bad.
Hello, is it true, that using Canon R6 with his 20 Mpx sensor will restrict the high resolution of RF lenses? I read that they are capable of even 100 Mpx. Than it would be better to choose R5 with his 45 Mpx. Of course I will not print big pictures but I thought that maybe after zooming in you will still have much more detail as while using R6?
There is no such thing as a camera restricting the resolution of a lens, the lens will just be able to handle the resolution of the sensor.
You choose the camera based on what you need, if you think you need 45mp then buy the one with that size.. most people using the lower res will want the performance it offers for sports photography etc.
The R6 has ho hum specs as far as sensor resolution. Canon’s being cheap sticking a 20 megapixel sensor that they’ve been using on and off for the last 8 years into the R6. Real world reviews are proving that the R5 has excellent low light and high ISO performance.
Ha. I guess this writer must think the 1DX III is garbage because it has a 20 megapixel sensor! I guess I'll sell my crappy 1DX III and buy an EOS R!
We live in a day where more content rules over quality content. Clearly Fstoppers gets more advertising dollars to be a garbage recycler than provide needed information.
Sad!