This saving requires a few extra clicks, but it’s worth it. The main benefit is that the Canon EOS R6 (body only) is now under $2,000 on Amazon, a savings of $500. If you also want to buy the EF-EOS R Ring Mount Adapter (per Adorama’s listing), save an additional $50 by adding both to your cart on Amazon – $2,148 on Amazon vs. $2,198 on Adorama. With this adapter you can continue to use all your EF mount lenses on your new RF mount body.
We gave the Canon EOS R6 a very respectable 4.5 stars out of 5 in our hands-on Canon EOS R6 review last year and were impressed by its excellent low-light performance. It shoots stills at 20.1 megapixels and records 4K 60p videos.
It has built-in image stabilization in the body, so when paired with a suitable image-stabilized lens, it produces up to eight levels of stabilization. This contributes to the impressive low-light performance, as you can shoot handheld with a longer shutter than you would without image stabilisation. It also means you can record smoother and more professional-looking videos.
Thanks to the large full-frame sensor with a relatively low resolution (compared to many others), we can set the ISO higher than we would normally like without having to worry about unwanted noise in our images; We shot at ISO 2500 and were very impressed with the results. It autofocuses even in low light conditions down to -6.5EV, giving you crisp images even in very low light conditions. These features are great for astrophotographers, low-light portrait photographers, performance/concert photographers, and after-dark nature photographers.
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Important Specifications: The EOS R6 shoots 20.1-megapixel stills and 4K UHD 60p 10-bit video and features five levels of five-axis image stabilization in the body. The continuous shooting speed of 12 frames per second makes capturing fast action a breeze. Shutter speed ranges from 1/8000s to 30s onboard, or much longer with a compatible remote shutter release. Autofocus detection achieves an impressively low value of -6.5EV.
Consensus: For people who want to start producing professional-looking images and videos, this camera offers an all-in-one solution to help them achieve both. In our opinion, this camera is more for enthusiasts and amateur photographers than professionals, as the latter will opt for the superior EOS R5 with its larger LCD screen, more than twice the resolution and a superior electronic viewfinder.
Buy if: You need high-end performance, especially in low light, and you’re not too worried about the slightly lower resolution than the typical 20.1MP still image resolution.
Do not buy if: You want to take ultra-high-resolution photos because the 20.1MP resolution has its limitations. That’s still enough for most people, but it’s a reason not to buy if you intend to make large prints of your images.
Alternative models: A cheaper Canon EOS model is the Canon EOS R8. It is very portable and one of the lightest full-frame mirrorless cameras from Canon EOS. Like the EOS R6, it does an excellent job of handling high ISO values. The Canon EOS R3 is designed for serious, professional photographers. Shooting at a burst speed of 30 frames per second is more than most enthusiasts need, but it’s a real game changer for action shots of people playing sports or for photographing fast-moving wildlife. Check out our guide to the best mirrorless cameras to see our other picks, or narrow your search by using the best cameras for astrophotography or the best cameras for low-light photography.