24.2MP CMOS sensor; 12 fps mechanical shutter (40 fps electronic shutter); Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0 stops; 4K/60p video (oversampled from 6K); 6K ProRes Raw video with a compatible Atomos recorder; Raw burst mode with pre-capture; Moving subject HDR mode; 3.68M-dot EVF capable of up to 120 fps refresh (0.76x magnification); 1.62M-dot, 3-inch rear touchscreen; Dual UHS-II SD card slots; 760 shot-per-charge battery rating (CIPA);

24.2MP CMOS sensor; 12 fps mechanical shutter (40 fps electronic shutter); Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0 stops; 4K/60p video (oversampled from 6K); 6K ProRes Raw video with a compatible Atomos recorder; Raw burst mode with pre-capture; Moving subject HDR mode; 3.68M-dot EVF capable of up to 120 fps refresh (0.76x magnification); 1.62M-dot, 3-inch rear touchscreen; Dual UHS-II SD card slots; 760 shot-per-charge battery rating (CIPA);

24.2MP CMOS sensor; 12fps mechanical shutter (40fps electronic shutter); Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0 stops; 4K/60p video (oversampled from 6K); 6K ProRes RAW video with a compatible Atomos recorder; Raw burst mode with pre-capture; Moving subject HDR mode; 3.68M-dot EVF capable of up to 120 fps refresh (0.76x magnification); 1.62M-dot, 3-inch rear touchscreen; Dual UHS-II SD card slots; 760 shot-per-charge battery rating (CIPA);

24.2MP CMOS sensor; 12fps mechanical shutter (40fps electronic shutter); Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.0 stops; 4K/60p video (oversampled from 6K); 6K ProRes RAW video with a compatible Atomos recorder; Raw burst mode with pre-capture; Moving subject HDR mode; 3.68M-dot EVF capable of up to 120 fps refresh (0.76x magnification); 1.62M-dot, 3-inch rear touchscreen; Dual UHS-II SD card slots; 760 shot-per-charge battery rating (CIPA);

The Canon EOS R6 II stands out even from the very capable crowd of $2000-2500 full-frame cameras. It offers comparable image quality to its peers, competitive autofocus, very good video and the fastest burst shooting in its class. Like a swiss army knife, it's remarkably useful for a range of different things.

a vast range of photo and video tasks.;

Pro shooting that might benefit from a more specialized camera;

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II second-generation model of a popular enthusiast’s camera with slightly higher resolution, improved autofocusing and more extensive video capabilities.

The tweaks to the full-frame sensor in the EOS R6 Mark II ensure that it will continue to appeal to the advanced amateur, while its 40fps top shooting speed and up to 6K video resolution push it further towards professional territory.

DSLR-like responses, Up to 40fps in electronic shutter mode, An ever-expanding variety of lenses and accessories, High-resolution stills and video

Lenses and accessories can add up, if you’re not already a Canon user

With excellent photo and video capabilities, solid autofocus, Canon's renowned colour science and some of the fastest burst shooting in this category, the EOS R6 Mark II represents the sweet spot for a lot of people.

4K 60fps video with no crop, 180fps slow motion in 1080p, Improved AF performance, 40fps burst shooting

It's a little pricey, IBIS is prone to edge-warping

The EOS R6 Mark II addresses a number of issues with the original model to become one of the most powerful all-round cameras in its peer group. Most notably it now shoots much faster than the Sony A7 IV, sports broader and more confident subject recognition in my tests, while its ability to film...