"...there is no conclusion." Brilliant. That's 20 minutes of my life I want back.

Her expression on her face... "I have no clue what they are talking about, oh well I'll just sit here and smile" 😂

Basically even five year old camera can give you great images if you can't get good images with any of these cameras blame yourself.

A7ii is sharp

The A7II is moisture and dust resistant. Also, I think a "little" more people would choose the EVF over the GPS. Too bad you missed out the D750 from the comparison.

it's a shame this video didn't discuss the IBIS that the SONY A7ii has. this is also the reason I as a 'young student starting out' chose for the A7ii because I can use my vintage Olympus Zuiko lenses with an adaptor and make use of the IBIS.

I personally haven't had any issues with the focus on my 6D Mark ii. In fact I find it to be one of the standouts on the camera. It's true that it has a little more contrast, so I dial it back by one. Against the 5D mark iii it has more magenta, but in general I've found the colours to be great. I believe the 6D Mark ii is sharper, and I do believe it's a little better in noise performance. And for the record I have a 5D ii 2x 5D iii and the 6D ii. So definitely had a good look at the difference. 6D ii is with me every day, even in 2020 I'm not ready for mirrorless and none of these camera's are dead yet. (5D mark ii still rocks)

I would go for 6d mark1(even second hand) and some better lens or two for $2000...that will give you more options than just the body for that amount. It's all about the skill and lens anyway...every body produced since 5d mark 1 will make a very god photo if you know how to shoot.

ooooh...good question!

This is why I just got a 5DII when I upgraded to full frame. Even with a camera that old, basically the same image quality as a 5DIII up to ISO 400 or so... more than good enough. Although the focusing situation does suck. Though, you really can't pull up the shadows as much as with a 5DIII. That's fine if you know lighting and how to get your exposure right.

I honestly thought my 5D III was far from competition against the a7rii and the 6d2, so glad I watched this :) propably saved me a lot 👍

That's reassuring - I just bought the 6D2.

I have owned all 3 cameras, and I personally like the Canon 6d markii

As many have said, there are lots of other options, Pentax K1, Nikon D750, Second hand D810 or D800. With the Pentax and Nikon both being new. I would also contend that the sensor in any of these cameras would be as good athe any of the camera, you have listed.

Don't forget the D750!

Still in love with my 6D

If you want to compare... Please compose same frames

I’d absolutely go for the 5D mk III, it has more spread autofocus points, higher fps, similar price point and a heavy duty construction that can take anything

I keep wondering why everyone always seems to think that more focus points are automatically better than fewer. If you don't have efficient ways to move quickly from edge to edge, the vast amount of focus points can be a disadvantage (especially for wedding and event photography). I much prefer my 5DIII over my A7rii because it's more efficient. I just can't see why most circumstances would require more than 50 focus points. This is one of the areas where I think people just get caught up on the specs without considering their feasibility in action.

I've come to realize I am so old school. I started with my Dad's Minolta SRT-201 and his Minolta X-9 SLR's in the late 90's. I am still used to focusing what I want to take a photo of using the center focus point. Then moving it slightly to the left or right to properly frame it. I end up just setting my foucid point on the center and being done with it. In fact I still use those old MD mount Minolta lenses on my Canon DSLR's using an adapter.

This was a helpful video, and I enjoyed watching it. However, contrary to a couple of tangential statements, the 7D Mark II has GPS built in. The 5D Mark IV has WiFi.

Nice video. 5D MkII in my opinión it's off the competition. ¿More expensive, heavier, and older processor? Next. Between this 3 options i'll go with the 6D MkII

sorry to disagree gentlemen, thank you for the video btw.. love all your videos. I have the 5d3 but the mk4- was such a disappoint that I decided instead to take that money and buy the a7ii instead of the mk4, to boot for the same money I also got a godox 4 speedlight wireless system and a strobe, two triggers one canon one Sony, then I got the 50mm art with the mc11 kit it was a steal I got it for about $50 more than the lens alone, throw in 4 extra batteries and the battery grip all for the price of the canon mk4 which came out with DR already in the mid teens of dxomark falling way behind 2+ year older cameras. the a7ii quickly became my main camera, and relegated the mk3 to back up. The 5axis, manual focus assist, focus peaking, zebras, WiFi, remote control, and so many more features including the ability to customize the buttons to my exact shooting style obliterated.. the canon.the dynamic range, i could never pull the shadows back or recover highlights on the canons without suffering severe banding and so many other artifacts. I use the Tamron trinity adapted with the mc11.. except for the 70-200mm in low light the others are bang on. and even then as soon as it starts to hunt, i just start turning the manual focus ring, and the focus peaking with the manual assist kicks on and bang I am there can even magnify at that point to confirm. I have never missed a shot yet. I was so impressed I went out and bought the a7rii. My other complaint with the video was if you are going to mention used prices than the Sony a7ii' s used price is extremely low, which doesn't make it even close. once you use an evf it is hard to go back to the meter even tho I was very good at judging the scene with the mk3. why guess? when you can nail it exactly the way you want the first time. When Canon releases the 6dii with lower DR and iso performance than its predecessor the 6d, it proves Canon is falling way behind in the sensor game. Wait till the next round of Sony a7's or a9's the gap will be gargantuan. I was a major canon fan when they wanted to be the best.. they no longer aim for that. Their last remaining areas of photography where they lead will be gone in the next few years, they are losing out on bodies, lenses, customers.. like the others I to would've liked to have seen the Nikons in there also, not to mention the Pentax k1 also fits the 2k range although I appreciate that would be a stretch... thanks again gentlemen, even tho I don't think the testing was scientific.. we did appreciate the effort.

I still shoot with the 5DIII, in fact because I have upper body difficulties that make me clumsy I use a 5DII for landscapes, and I can officially report that the 5DII bounces well. It also lets me concentrate on my photography rather than worrying about damaging my camera. I think that camera should have been another entrant as a first full frame camera. To me if the camera gives you pleasure, you get great prints out of them and you can afford it, without crippling debt, then it’s the right camera for you. However, if I was buying my first full frame camera I think I’d go for the 6DII purely because it’s the most up to date technology from Canon and the choices of lenses available, but I’d also watch out for firmware updates. If I was advising anyone though I can only say what I know which is the 5DIII, but I’d suggest looking at the reviews online but avoid the comments under the KZfaq videos as these can be very vitriolic and infantile. I would suggest listening to people like yourself, who has been a successful photographer for many years and knows what he is talking about. I would also suggest watching you series about light, but that is a total aside. I think when people are spending a couple of thousand pounds they shouldn’t rush with a first purchase into that arena. Another factor to consider, if this is their first full frame camera, is have they previously had a cropped sensor camera, have they invested in a lot of glass and do they intend keeping it. So if they previously had a 80D they want to keep then it would be better to stay with Canon rather than the Sony. I know my 7DII has GPS, but it really it really eats into the battery and I always forget to turn it on. Gosh your audio must be amazing, I hid under the table when I heard the sirens, I thought they were outside my home coming for me. Another fantastic video, with sound common sense.

Lmao 4:25 "the Sony looks more yellow" 🤣 "you would expect"

Great comparison. With similar picture quality, battery life, flip screen and weather sealing are most important to me.

Small correction: @9:36 5D mark4 has GPS and Wifi/NFC built in.

I have had both- love the fully articulating screen and the menu system on the Canon.

I got a used Nikon d810 for $1900 last year with 4k shutter

One thing to consider is the lens-choice and also the price of it! There are a LOT of great canon lenses that are quite affordable, especially used. Good Sony lenses are still rare and quite expensive. Of course you can use adapters, but most of the time with some compromises in usability/autofocus/reliability and such..

Im confused...a7r2 in the description and is a7ii in the title...

How does the Canon EOS RP compare to these cameras? Especially the Sony A7 ii since they are both mirrorless and will take Canon glass and have more spread out focus points.? I currently have an original Canon 6D. I take a lot of low light band shots and need ISO 6400 performance, fast auto focus, and good dynamic range.

for me the 6d2 is a great all rounder

It is now 2018, and I got my first camera. I’ve upgraded from my iPhone X to a Sony A7II.

we want a video about Nikon D750 , Please .

Yep the A7 2 is my favourite . I also understand I can use canon lenses on the A7 and pretty much any lens I want FD Aswell as far batteries concerned bring extra? Thanks for this video very helpful

Not sure if it's my screen, but the Sony looks a tad green. Nothing that can't be dealt with in post, but just something I noticed :)

I think the pink in 6D2 is a problem in Lightroom, in Photoshop with Raw 9.12.1 is this not exist (LR has 9.12).

You did not mention the IBIS in the Sony System

Hey Jay, the 5D IV DOES have WiFi! :)

All of these are great cameras, but I personally decided to pony up a bit more money, and go for the Sony A99 II. Fantastic camera, 42MP at 12FPS, and a lot of good native Sony and Minolta a-mount lenses.

You should compare with their native 50 f1.8s.

I’m halfway through this comparison and so far like the A72 . I’ll watch the rest

do you make custom profiles with the color chart for every scenario and camera? and if not... why not? I always make color profiles the eliminate as much "lens/sensor" color bias.

Both Canons looked over exposed (highlights blown out) but performed better at high ISO.

Guys... about the AF system. The Sony does not have PDAF edget to edge. It is only present in the center area. This is why when you put an adapted lens on there that you are limited to the center to leverage the PDAF points. It is a different story when it comes to the A7RII. So for stills (non-moving objects), the outside area is usable for AF. As soon as your subject is moving around you are limited to the center area if you want to achieve good reliable and fast focus. Also.... though the body of the A7II is cheaper, that is quickly offset by the prices of the lenses. For example the canon 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM goes for about 2k while the sony is closer to 3k. Price point per price point the sony lenses will run you from 20% more expensive and up. For a full lens line up (trinity zooms) and 2-3 primes, you can easily get the 5DIV instead of the A7II. But if you really want sony... you will just have to save a bit more.

Heard a lot about the 6d mark ii being bad with focus but I shoot portraits where the subject will be around the middle anyway, so the 6d mark ii is a steal for me. Only thing I'm still trying to figure out is if the eos rp is better than the 6d mark ii.

There is only full frame. There is nothing else. Well ok I have an 80D as well. But growing up shooting 35mm film all my life. I find it hard to shoot anything less.

a good comparison video. thank you all and keep it up.

Please do a comparison between the 6D Mark ii and the Nikon D750 for image quality mainly!!

I was looking for an upgrade from the original 7D, and was waiting for the 6D2, but the moment I heard it had 1 card slot, I ordered a 5d3 almost immediately because of the dual card slots, a widerish AF spread and I was not going to support Canon by buying the 5D4 and wait for the 5D5 (unless thats also a disappointment.)

I’ve had experience with all 3 of those cameras, and of the 3, the best one easily is the Nikon D750.

I'm looking at getting a camera to replace a failed 40D and I can buy a 2nd hand 5D MkIII for the equivalent of US$1K (I'm in NZ and they are around NZ$1.5K) with half a dozen examples showing right now on our equivalent of Ebay (Trademe). For the cost it looks like a really good FF camera. I want the camera for shooting sports, but would also use it for anything I want a 'good' camera for, everything else I own is using a tiny sensor. I can also pick up some nice glass 2nd hand, which helps keep the cost down.

aaaaannnnddd the new Sony A73 blows them all out, not gonna ditch my 80D any time soon, but when I do I'll be taking a long look at the new Sony cameras for sure

I think the real determining factor is if she was wearing red lipstick or a plum lipstick. Because the A7II was the only one that consistently showed the lipstick as red.

If your video convinced me of anything, it's definitely don't buy Canon 6dii. You clearly missed that a7ii had better dynamic range and shadow performance: starting from your "film noir" part; the 6dii you keep saying is good actually was clearly the worst of the 3 in image quality. And the Canon magenta looks quite fake especially on the 6d ii. The swimming pool over-exposed shot actually clearly shows your 6dii white balance is off making white pink, while the 5diii is better and maybe the Sony most accurate. And the skin tones you guys are showing in this video also look ridiculously fake.

what about Nikon D750?

I believe the limited auto focusing points on the 6D 2 is a deal breaker . I'd like to see visually the limitations in a photo

Thank you for the video. I was hoping to upgrade my 70D to full frame but the 6Dm2 wasn't quite what I was expecting so was also looking at Sony a7II and 5dm3, seeing that a 5Dm3 is close in price. I do video stuff too but seems that I would be better off carrying two cameras around now, one dedicated for video and one for stills. So with that in mind the 5Dm3 seems to still be a really great option, despite it's age.

I think D750 would be easily the best choice for FF under 2k$ (and that's coming from Canon/Fuji shooter). Regarding these camera models up in the video, it's really hard to distinguish ISO differences with poor YT compression, but seems like 6D2 is a tiny bit ahead, but it's really close, so ISO shouldn't be main reason to decide about purchase. Regarding colors I see a little difference in skin tones hues between Canons with 5D3 being my favorite, 6D2 second and Sony after that, but I think Sony was constantly exposing better shots with more DR, while Canon (as always with any Canon DSLR camera) was burning highlights too easy. Regarding DR push at @11:00 mark, you can easily see in deep shadow details of her hair (her left shoulder) how much noise Canons have compared to Sony. One more thing I would like to see tested would be AF accuracy through viewfinder (with consistency of accuracy included) where I think Sony would come first (being mirrorless) and 5D3 would be second being known for reliable AF (if you account AFMA may needed for certain lenses ). Overall all 3 cameras has some advantages/disadvantages over other ones. 6D2 Pros: Dual Pixel AF, GPS, flip screen, lightweight, wifi+BT 6D2 Cons: Not really and improvement over (much cheaper) 6D1 in IQ and DR which makes it really expensive purchase, (still the same) soft 1080p video (from 5 years ago with even lower bitrate), no 4K, AF points in VF too narrow, no Spot AF point in VF, no dual slots for SD card, 1/4000 max shutter speed 5D3 Pros: Rugged and reliable DSLR with consistently accurate AF through VF, joystick for selecting AF points, dual card slots with fast CF card, optional Magic Lantern implementation, old (good) Canon colors look 5D3 Cons: old and expensive for 2017, no tilt/flip screen, heavy (but rugged), same soft 1080p video (but with Magic Lantern ability to shoot RAW should be considered, although it is really PITA for editing), low DR/ISO compared to Sony sensors in this price range. Sony A7II Pros: DR and more consistent and reliable exposure compared to other two cameras in this review, extended ISO 50 - 51200, eye AF works great through VF (good for portraits), single point AF very accurate, lightweight (but ergonomically not as fitting as Canon DSLRs), better 1080p with XAVC-S codec Sony A7II Cons: Sony color science is still lagging compared to Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Nikon (but easier to fix if shooting RAW), ergonomics not the best compared to other manufacturers (too much digging through menus), (good) Sony lenses are quite expensive and not smaller than Canon/Nikon counterparts with similar quality (but ability to use Canon lenses with AF over Metabones is certainly plus)

I really like your channel. You've provin to be non biased and gave a nice honest review of all three cameras. I already own the 5D3 But want something full frame that will auto focus on video. The 6D is my cheapest option. I just can't afford the EOS-R or the 5D4. I remember when some Indi Feature film makers where going wild ober using the 5D2 to make feauture films. Such as "The Silent House" and "Like Crazy" I prefer video production as well. That's why I bought the 5D3. But sometimes I just want to use my DSLR like a camcorder and let it do the focusing for me. Because it's not like I'm shooting a film and need to block a shot. Can't wait to see more of your videos.

Nice review, not all of us are buying brand new cameras....

Very disappointing you did bother to include the Nikon D750, it has a superior auto focus system then all three cameras you tested, it has superiors dynamic range to the Canons are slightly better then the A7II which they share same sensor, it has dual slot card and enjoys Nikon huge lens selection so I think its the better choice of these 3 and can be had today for under 2000$ new.

You can use a power bank instead of all the batterys.

By the thumbnail I thought this was a star wars comparison on R2 units.

Which one better for photo ???

just bought a 5Ds with battery grip for about the price of a 6D II. Sadly, no GPS or WiFi (unless I buy that card) or articulated screen. Or DPAF. I believe the 5D IV has GPS.

Good comparison. I have made the switch to Sony and there are a lot more thing to consider when choosing between mirrorless and an old time camera with a mirror flopping around inside :). There are a lot of advantages to an EVF, but the dslr's still focus better in low light. I have an A7II for photography but I think that is because I have all sony lenses. And I mostly do video anyway. I would probably still have a dslr if I was doing a lot of photography. Probably the d750 though.

The main thing us amateurs have to really consider is a camera brand ecosystem: lenses et al. Yes, adapters can help with that but there is often a loss of quality/function by using them (e.g. Canon lenses on Sony). As the knight said to Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones 3: "choose ... wisely ...".

I came up with another problem concerning Canon equipping the 6D2 with outdated technology. I was setting up this camera for tethered shooting and was astounded that it has only the slow and antiquated USB 2.0 technology. Producing a camera in 2017 without at least USB 3.0 capability is simply inexcusable!

can you please link us the raw files of the 3 cameras? thanks guys

How come a professional photographer giving advice between 2 cameras was obsessed with the DANM GPS people want to learn and care about which of the 3 would given them the better photos and videos quality what do i care about a DANM GPS🙄

one very important thing is how strong is the body, how long before the first major repair... i had canons for years with no trouble, but my sony a7s started falling apart within a year... (never dropped, never mistreated, just crappy built...)

I have the 5d mark 3. Still going strong

I think this was a video that finally asked the hard questions about camera selection. What you revealed was that cameras today produce superb images that are scarcely different from each other despite all the oohing and aaahing over noise and dynamic range. I had been hearing about the vaunted Sony DR for a year and finally did a side by side test with my 5DmkIII. Yes the Sony was good but so was the Canon. At plus 2 stops they were the same. Above that the Sony eked out an advantage in the shadows that grew as the ISO went up. However, as JP noted, if you are actually watching your exposures, 2 stops is a ton. As a working pro, the notion that I need a camera capable of an excellent 4 stop push means I am trying to sell abject failures to my client. My desire to upgrade is gone.

I hate the grains in my shadow on ISO 100 on the 6D2.

On my screen. sony looks noisier (and darker) but seems to hold more detail in color. 5diii looks cleaner but with a magenta cast and the 6dii noisier than 5d and more magenta.

8:53 her head is so much of a different angle, are you kidding? She's obviously picking up more light because her head is tilted up more for the 5d, come on, guys. Look at where her eyes are lining up.

Great video.. But I hope to enroll the Nikon too..

Awesome video thanks 🙂 I am confused on which camera to buy, I am enthusiastic photographer, I have shot few times using Nikon d750 and canon 5d mark 3 Now to buy my 1st camera should I go to canon 80d or Sony Alpha 6400 Or a full frame canon 6D mark 2 or Nikon D750 I'm really confused .. with respect to buying one particular as the compatibility of lenses in future, Say if I wanna upgrade myself to mark 4 or Sony aR7iii Guys please help !! My priority is photography and less of video

If you want the best image quality the D810 is the camera to get for around $2000. It is far better than the cameras in this group and any DSLR or mirrorless on the market today except the D850 .

"Only $2,000"

you maybe don't know but there is also a good full frame camera from the brand called Pentax: Pentax K-1

Bad way to test these cameras. First of all the window test. You stated that the A7ii was more hot and brighter than the other two cameras but what settings did you have and ISO?

No D750?

I had this doubt and well youre right. There's no clear conclusion unless you just really like one and want to stick to it. Sonys a bit cheaper but lenses may be more expensive. And the canons are a bit higher new but have good features too and cheap lenses. So... flaver of the day

guys - video - the 6D touch focus screen - one of the main things and you brushed over it - actually you didn't even mention that.

The 7D Mark II has a built-in GPS as well ... but it doesn't turn off with the Camera. If you don't disable the GPS before turning off the camera, it will continue to drain the battery until its dead. If the 6D Mark II has the same "feature," it's a battery killer that makes GPS unusable.

I own the original 6D which I bought brand new for 999.99 this March. It’s really impressive in low light and the picture quality is amazing. If anyone wants to get into full frame I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a awful video camera but if you just shoot stills it’s a beast.

2020 now and the a7II can be found for U$ 998 (with 28-70 lens, two batteries, 64 sandisk sd card, lens cleaning kit and a bag). Will it be a good choice for today' s standard?

Getting the 6d mk2. I dont film but it is nice to have the option.

Why would you use the same lens?

So you're saying it doesn't matter?

No nikon?

The thing that made me switch was that I could not use any of my APSC Canon lenses on full frame. Ironically I bought a Sony and I could use those lenses. Eventually I was sold and I have sold my Canon lenses.

greetings, sir, I'm from Indonesia, a wedding photographer. how much is the price for sony a7ii there sir? Which of the three cameras is good for wedding photos, sir?

12:09 the ''recovered'' 6DII photo is not the same as the over exposed. Why is that?

Multiple other good cameras are actually left out, PentaxK1 for 1800 new Nikon D750 Nikon D810 etc.. I know this was not a definitive comparison, but it still would be great if we can do that.. Also a more controlled light test would be better, and please recommend a starting lens too if possible..

You need to go 1:1 for ISO and sharpness comparisons.

That pink shift from the 6D2 is scary. The Sony looked flat to me and definitely underexposed at higher ISO. 5D3 for me, please.