Canon EOS 6D Mark II Review
The original Canon EOS 6D broke new ground in full-frame pricing when it launched in 2012 for around $2,100. Its successor, the EOS 6D Mark II, debuts at $1,999 in a body-only configuration, placing it on par with Nikon's midrange full-frame model, the D750, and signficantly more than Sony's full-frame mirrorless option, the $1,600 Alpha 7 II, both of which have earned Editors' Choice marks. The 6D Mark II offers some solid upgrades over the original model, including a better autofocus system for both stills and video, more resolution, and a vari-angle touch LCD. But image quality doesn't match up with the Nikon and Sony options.
Design
The 6D Mark II ($1,399.00 at Amazon) is similar in size and weight to the original 6D. It's compact for a full-frame body, measuring 4.4 by 5.7 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighing 1.7 pounds without a lens. Like most SLRs, it's finished in matte black, with a rubberized covering that makes it more comfortable to grip. The viewfinder is a glass pentapr...
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II improves upon its predecessor with 26-megapixel resolution, improved Live View focus, and a 45-point autofocus system, but its sensor isn't as good as competing models.
Full-frame 26-megapixel image sensor; 45-point autofocus system; Dual Pixel AF in Live view; 6.5fps continuous shooting; Vari-angle LCD; Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS
More image noise than expected; Limited dynamic range for full-frame; Small AF coverage area; Video limited to 1080p; Omits built-in flash