Step up into the full-frame game with the EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera from Canon. Making high-performance full-frame imaging more accessible, the 6D Mark II makes numerous advancements over its predecessor to improve upon every aspect of image capture and creation. The main update comes in the form of a 26.2MP CMOS sensor and the use of the DIGIC 7 Image Processor to deliver sharper, more vivid imagery in a variety of shooting situations. This setup offers an improved native sensitivity range of ISO 100-40000, which can then be expanded to ISO 50-102400, as well as speedy shooting rates of up to 6.5 fps.

Ensuring your images are tack sharp is a 45-point all-cross type AF system, which is able to track subjects with accuracy. This marks a significant improvement over its predecessor and will result in faster acquisition of your subject. Along with a revamped AF system, the sensor features Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology to provide a boost to focusing in live view and video shooting, which itself has been bumped up to Full HD at 60p. This setup works well with the 3" 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD, which permits use at various angles and with intuitive controls.

For hybrid stills/video shooters, you will enjoy the enhanced video quality as well as the ability to plug in an external mic via a 3.5mm input. Users will also have the ability to create 4K time-lapse movies as well as HDR video with dedicated settings and modes. Additionally, the body design has received an upgrade with improved ergonomics and durability, including dust and water resistance. Users will have access to many connectivity options as well, such as Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth, for connecting to a smart device, and built-in GPS for geotagging your photos.

26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor    DIGIC 7 Image Processor    45-Point All-Cross Type AF System    Full HD Video at 60 fps; Digital IS    3" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD    Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF    Native ISO 40000, Expanded to ISO 102400    6.5 fps Shooting; Time-Lapse & HDR Movie    Built-In GPS, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi with NFC    Dust and Water-Resistant; SD Card Slot

Offering boosts to both resolution and low-light performance, the 6D Mark II uses a newly developed 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor that works in tandem with a DIGIC 7 Image Processor to create sharp, vivid imagery and video. This contributes to high performance in low light with native sensitivity range of ISO 100-40000, which can then be expanded to ISO 50-102400, if desired.

Assisting with the capture of properly exposed images is a 7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor that helps minimize the impact of flickering lights in your images and ensures accurate reading of the entire scene.

Ensuring your subject is tack sharp, the 6D Mark II incorporates an all-cross type AF system, which offers 45 phase-detect points, for advanced tracking and focusing while using the optical finder for stills. This AF system can operate in lighting conditions as low as -3 EV and will work with various lenses with maximum aperture of f/8 and smaller, though with a maximum of 27 points. Five different AF area selection modes are available as well, for optimizing performance to your subject matter.

When using Live View and recording video, you can now use Dual Pixel CMOS AF on the actual imaging sensor. This offers wide coverage of phase-detection autofocus for faster and more accurate focusing in these modes. It is ideal for video as users will enjoy smoother rack focusing without the downsides normally encountered with contrast-based systems. Also, this works well with the touchscreen functions, allowing shooters to just tap to adjust focus.

For multimedia creation, the 6D Mark II comes equipped with powerful Full HD video recording options. The 6D Mark II offers improved speed with a maximum frame rate of 60p when capturing Full HD video. It also offers Digital IS with 5-axis image stabilization to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. This benefits recording while walking or moving, and can also be used in conjunction with lenses featuring optical IS for more effective overall stabilization. Audio is high quality as well, with the ability to use either the built-in microphone or an external microphone via a 3.5mm input.

• A large 3.0" 1.04m-dot vari-angle LCD monitor is available for bright, vivid image playback and live view shooting, and its touchscreen interface features an anti-smudge design and can be used for intuitive touch-to-focus control and adjusting settings in the menus.
• A single SD card slot is available for saving photos and video.
• Optical viewfinder offers approximately 98% coverage of the frame and has a magnification of 0.71x.
• The durable body design is dust- and weather-sealed to permit working in harsh environments.
  • A built-in GPS module allows you to geotag imagery in-camera as well as auto time sync with the Universal Time Code via satellites. This module is compatible with American GPS, Russian GLONASS, and Japanese quasi-zenith Michibiki satellites for a wide coverage of support.
  • A built-in intervalometer permits the creation of UHD 4K time-lapse imagery and supports recording consecutive frames in pre-selected intervals.
  • Bluetooth permits linking a smartphone or tablet for quick image sharing between devices as well as remote control capabilities.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity enable wireless sharing, control, and image transfer with a compatible smart device as well as the CS100 Connect Station.

    Related Questions and Answers

    Q: 1. Does this camera have tracking functions for bird photography like the 7D MII?

    A: The term you're looking for here is predictive auto-focus. The original 6D has it, and from what I've read the 6DMII does as well. As an original 6D owner, I've had really good usage of the predictive auto-focus by using just the center cross-type focal mode in AI Servo mode. I've maintained tracking on an egret while it has flown behind interspersed marsh grasses. It's really quite an amazing focussing system. With the MKII having more focal points, I would venture that the predictive auto-focussing will be even easier to use.

    Q: 2. Does it have a crop mode for APS-C lenses?

    A: Hi John,This is a full frame camera, APSC lense would not fit on this camera. Also canon does not offer crop mode on its camera. I think only Nikon does.

    Q: 3. Please tell me that the 6D Mark II, constructed to be the best in video capabilities has a headphone jack!!!! Or not???

    A: It does not

    Q: 4. I have a question... how come is it that Canon just announced the release of this camera and is not even in stock?? Why don't they announce their devices when they can actually fulfill orders?

    A: With just about any camera manufacturers, cameras are announced and information is made available well before they are available to ship.

    Q: 5. Is this camera better then the 5d mark iii when it comes to portrait photos?

    A: Yes it is. The dynamic range profile of both sensors is almost identical. The 6Dii has a lot more pixels. The 6Dii (and original 6D) are far SUPERIOR in low light. You can get great images with little mouse at high ISO - MUCH BETTER than the 5Diii.FYI, I got my hands on a production version of the new 6Dii this past weekend. I own a 5Div, used to own a 6D, a 7Dii and have used a 5Diii a lot.If you are torn between a choice, the new 6Dii is a much better choice than a 5Diii for portraits. Unless you need the sophisticated AF systems of the 5Diii or 5Div, the 6Dii is the way to go.I have one on pre-order and will not be afraid to start using it immediately for weddings and portraits because of its low light performance.

    Q: 6. Can I assume my Canon 600EX-RT flash will work with the EOS 6D Mark II?

    A: Yes, it will work for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II.

    Q: 7. Does it have 2.8

    A: No , it comes with with 24-105mm f/4L II Lens

    Q: 8. What is the main reason I would purchase the 6D over the 77D?The features look similar.

    A: The 6D is a full frame sensor. the larger the sensor the more information it can capture. So, detail retention, printability, color range, dynamic range, low light performance would all be better on the 6D Mark II.

    Q: 9. Can the battery that was included with the 6D be used with the 6D Mark II?

    A: Yes, they take the same battery. LPE6/N.

    Q: 10. Is the IPB compression on this camera better/different than it's predecessor? I'm trying to understand why they dropped the higher quality ALL-I compression from this upgrade ?

    A: While we cannot know what Canon's video engineers used in their decision making process to change the compression types made available in their Canon 6D Mark II camera, we can infer that it was most likely used in order to provide smaller file sizes to customers who may not need the higher-quality, tighter-editing capabilities of ALL-I compression over the included IPB compression. They probably went with ALL-I to differentiate the camera from the higher-powered cameras above this, like the 5D Mark IV or their cinema line of video cameras.