Canon R5 vs Canon R6 Mark II / 4k tests, Low Light, and Focus tracking

Here is small comparison between the Canon R5 and R6 Mark II. I will be doing more tests, and those are coming up.

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[MrJemaZ]

It is with a smile I'm typing out this comment - been looking around for hours over this week and learning about the whole mirrorless world since I'm considering jumping in (currently 5D MK 4, my beloved one) and I just wanted to let you know... this was as if I was speaking to a friend, a friend with Great knowledge and experience in the matters of these cameras and photography! Lovely tests and really lovely energy!!

[nickbristol]

Just picked up my R6 MK2 this past Tuesday. Quite enjoying it so far and coming from a 5D MK4 which I still have as well.

[KgaboMokgatla-tlbp]

Hey Alex, just came across your year old video R6 II vs R5, thanks for a sweet and short yet insightful presentation. I have been a R6 fan and saving to buy one, I’ve seen several videos on R6II VS other mirror less cameras none picks the categories you selected and delved into since I am still trying to get magnificent photos without editing, editing will come later when I am content with the basics. Thanks very much once again. Insightful.

[raiden_]

R6 mk2 is a better option right now in 2023 than R5. Only if u need to crop a lot go R5

[stayhumblestaytrue]

I have had all of the 5 series, then switched over to R. Have had all of those as well. Currently, I have the R5 and R6 and absolutely love the R6. It is my go to more often than the R5 - when I do not need those extra MPs. I have been considering switching the R5 for the R6M2 and that story continues. Difficult to make the decision. The seldom times I use the 45MP sensor are for landscape images or weddings (outdoor). But even a wedding these days does not require a massive sensor. There are options within LR and PS that will allow you to double an image size - almost as good as a large sensor image.

[raulcaraza]

Damn!! You pitched a perfect game with this review. It is 2024 and I do not see your next reviews in YT yet. We want more as good as this. Best to you

[Soul_Visuals_Photography]

The tracking on the R6 ii is absurdly amazing.

[headbangr]

The 40 FPS elecotrnic shutter got me. I just ordered the R6MK2 half an hour ago with an extra battery. The fact that it has a newer sensor with greater read-out speed, 40 FPS in elec and has better thermals .. I had to submit

[OhhhhhhhBugger]

The only thing clear to me is that there is a distinct difference in the needs of wildlife/macro/astro photographers vs wedding/event/human photographers.

[seancowell]

Thanks again for an awesome comparison, looking forward to your future videos!

[danielson_]

I have the R5 and use it mostly for wildlife and landscapes, the 45mp makes a huge difference then. Am thinking of getting the R6 II for a backup and low light. It's pretty simple the lower the mp the better the low light, always been that way. The higher the mp the more you can crop that 500mm, 600mm shot.

[heynotsopas]

I can purchase a bnew R5 in 2024 (on sale) at almost the same price as R6 MII (retail). Should i go with R5?

[sergeynemchenko]

I ordered my r6 mark ii and can’t wait to have it in my hands

[vinstyles]

Great vid. Have the R6 ii and was going to purchase the R5 ii when it comes out in 2024 but not now. Instead I am keeping my R6 and buying a pair of Scansonic Q3 speakers for my music system.

[FrankH-szln]

Glad I watched this. I’ve had the r6 mark ii for around a year now and the image quality for stills is absolutely superb. I shoot wildlife and the eyes on the subjects are perfectly shaped, glossy, crystal clear, smooth and just beautiful. I’m just starting to use the video but I’m lost with all this Clog stuff. I use Lightroom to edit stills but it’s not much good for editing video. If anyone has any Apps for editing Clog video I’d be grateful. Would be great if they were free or relatively cheap to buy.

[Hodenkat]

In many ways I think the R6-Mk-II is better than the R5, but rumors are flying that there is an R5 Mk-II coming that's expected to have a stacked sensor like the R3 and many other goodies making it "near flagship" as the world prepares for the R1.

[adude]

Great stuff here. I've used Canon DSLRs since 2003, and have never really thought about moving to mirrorless. But I find myself getting more and more tempted to add the R62 to my bag. I'm starting to think I'm going to take the plunge, perhaps in the new year.

[brendallsterling]

I really like my Canon R6 mark11. Tracking the eyes and quality of pictures in different lighting are the best. My poor Canon 5dmark iv is setting in case.

[alfredknodler]

That’s a really helpful review, Alex. I just bought the R6ii and agree. Low light is great and the slow motion much better than in the preproduction models. First I thought I should get the R5C as a b cam for the C70 but now I am happy about the R6ii especially because of the great battery life. But would you say the oversampled codecs of the R5C in 4k are still much superior to the the 4k of the R6ii?

[panchoabalos]

for wildlife and sports ¿which is the best option?