Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens

“With the ergonomics of a DSLR but the benefits of a mirrorless, the EOS R6 is a compelling hybrid.”

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  Sharp photos and videos, Smooth autofocus, Fast shooting speed, Excellent stabilization, Good low light performance, Comfortable grip

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  A bit bulky, Buffer struggles with long bursts, Animal Eye AF under-performed, Short 4K recording due to overheating

The EOS R6 may have been over-shadowed by the headline-grabbing R5, but quietly becomes one of the most compelling cameras in Canon’s range. Compared to the R5, it may lack the 45 Megapixels, 8k video, slow-motion 4k, more detailed viewfinder and slightly tougher build, but it’s more notable how...

The Canon EOS R6 is a full-featured, fast, high-performing, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a relatively low resolution and a mid-level price. The R6 has a Canon EOS 6-series heritage, but the R6's real-world performance is approaching that of the top-of-the-line Canon EOS-1D X Mark III...

The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile all-round camera that can shoot pretty much anything. Aside from a few differences, it's essentially an EOS R5 with lower resolution and less high-end video.

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  Best autofocus in town, Best full-frame IBIS, Pro-grade burst shooting, Twin card slots

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  Is 20.1MP enough?, Recording limits on 4K

The Canon EOS R6 receives our Editors Choice Award. These awards are not given out lightly, so when we do award them, know that it has been earned. I wouldn’t hesitate to make the Canon EOS R6 my go-to camera for professional work. The only issue is the price.

After listening to feedback from a wide range of users, including churches, Canon launches two new cameras and four new lenses designed to meet the needs and demands of a variety of content creators.

Having said all of this, the first impression the Canon EOS R6 has left on me is a good one. I am looking forward to pushing this camera to its limits. Stay tuned for our full review. Interested in owning one? You can pre-order the Canon EOS R6 now for

Canon’s new EOS R6 might be the spiritual mirrorless successor to the EOS 6D Mark II but it’s so much more than just an incremental update – it’s opened up a whole new playing field for hobbyists and enthusiasts.

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  Impressive burst speed, Animal AF (dogs, cats, birds), In-body image stabilization, HEIF file support

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  Negligible size advantage over most EOS DSLRs, Lacks top-plate display

Andy Westlake takes a first look at Canon’s exciting new mirrorless all-rounder

I upgraded from a Rebel T7i. Originally was looking at the R5, but I do not shoot video and I didn’t want to deal with the file sizes. I have had the R6 for a few days now and am loving it!!! Can’t wait to bring it on my weekend trip coming up!