I just bought a pretty much brand new 6D mark II for 1200 bucks from a guy switching to Sony. What a steal! Upgraded from a 70D and love it.

You are doing the best camera reviews. Period.

Wow - I hope people aren't putting too much stock in this review - not to be too critical, but this is a bit misleading. I'm very familiar with the 6DmkII, along with some other Canon bodies and also some Nikon bodies like the D750. There's no question all bodies have some pluses and minuses. But ... no pop-up flash? Are you kidding me? It's like you're trying hard to find things to not like. As for the dynamic range, this is only truly apparent when recovering detail from deep shadow. So if you chronically under expose and plan on being saved by Lightroom then yes, you will be let down by the lower DR on the 6DmkII. That said, if you expose correctly and even better, expose a stop or so to the right you'll very easily overcome this. Add that fact to the excellent low light performance and suddenly there's a lot to like. Note also that the price of this body has come down quite a bit from its first year or so and now you really do have something to pay attention to. Also, it's the only full frame with the fully articulating screen, so if that's something useful to you then this choice is better still. If you haven't had the pleasure of using the articulating screen, you ought to try it. Amazing when you're shooting a very low or high angle and also great on a tripod. Put the screen where you can comfortably see it, switch into live view and enjoy dual pixel touch screen focus precision. This camera gets a bad rap for a few shortcomings it has, but that just creates opportunity for buyers who are able to adapt their shooting style to take advantage of the great things about this camera.

The saddest thing is, based on their past upgrade schedule, this thing is it until 2022. It's already losing to a 3 year-old Nikon. What will their competition have in 2020?

Now I know what is in TCSTV's Worst Camera Gear of 2017.

I have a Canon 7D but I'm also a Panasonic GH5 owner. I wanted a full frame to replace the APS-C, and was waiting for the 6D replacement. I was so underwhelmed that last week I went and bought a second hand but barely used 5D Mark III for 2/3 the cost of the 6D. If I didn't already have Canon glass I would have got the D750.

I was waiting to upgrade to the 6D mkII from my 60D, and developing a collection of lenses accordingly. Given the preliminary reports of disappointing DR, I instead purchased an 80D and added the very affordable Canon 10-18mm to my collection. As exclusively a still photographer, I'm loving it. Full frame will have to wait for another day or iteration. I know I could use lens adaptors, but keeping an eye on which ones work best with what in what situations would give me hives!

The truthful review of this camera that should have been released three years ago because that is where its technology is from.

6D shooter here. I was soo hoping for the 6DMk2... the dynamic range is the most important to me too. And I guess I'll be getting 5DMk4 then..

Was a 6D shooter, was holding out for this camera before I ran out of patience and just went Sony. Glad I didn't wait =)

Simple .... Don't confuse the public. 6D mark ii is a great camera for first time full frame users. From APSC its a good leap towards perfection. 90% of the users are for still photography. If you need 4K video then go for Sony Latest brands. My images speaks the positive leap in to 6d mark ii. I am sleepless i want to use it all 24hrs. Few drawbacks here and there are on all equipments just forget it. Dear entry level Full Frame photographers , please don't hesitate, you can close your eyes and buy this camera. It's awesomeeeee !! And if you have more money , then buy the king of DSLR s.. Canon 5D mark iv.

I as a IT consultant love to compare different product and choose the best in that point of time. For me, I love Canon becuse it is the first camara band I used before. LIke G1, 650D. Now I would like to upgrade to DSLR and do some research in the market. I love the 6D Mark II feature. However, after watched different review in youtube, it is true that I may go for Nikon D750. Canon 6D Mark II cannot beat a 3 years old Nikon D750 with the following: - Dual SD card - number of AF points - Build-in flash light (as a beginner DSLR, it is useful) - Dynamic Range - Headphone plug

What was the statement I heard the other day, every four years Canon brings out a four-year-old camera.

Glad I got the 80D

I'm the guy you talked about. A semi pro Canon 6D shooter who has been excitedly waiting for this upgrade for a year or two. There is zero chance I will buy this camera, so I'm not sure where I go from here. If I didn't have the investment in the glass I have I'd be looking at other manufacturers. I'm very disappointed with Canon. In the mean time maybe I look for a used MKIII as I can't justify Mark IV money on my usage. Thanks for a great review and a huge thumbs down to Canon.

I'm a 6d user and switch to Nikon d750. Couldn't be any happier! I'm still using the 6d as a back-up, but have not touch it for over 9 months.

to have worse dr than a frickn rebel for 500 bucks is a huge god damn shame. and those focus points may work on apsc, but clustered up like that, it is gonna limit you without you even knowing

I'm a 6d user and I'm definitely not buying this mk ii

Thanks for the review, guys! Interesting to see your comparison between the Rebel, the 5D IV and the 6D II in dynamic range. It made me think it would be great to see a real life comparison between sensor sizes. I shoot micro 4/3 and have always assumed that full frame would knock out my small sensor in dynamic range. But it would be really fun to see how much of a difference the sensor size really makes when you shoot portraits or landscapes.

Its raining Field Tests, TCST is benchmark of genuine reviews. Great video as always.

You know this camera sucks when Mike Drew doesn't make an appearance in this review.

The dynamic range is poor and why would you spend $2000 on a camera like this when in fact this is a entry level camera?

I was one of those users that was getting that sinking feeling Canon was leaving us behind so I ditched them a few years back! Luckily for me I didn't have large amount of Canon glass (I wish their cameras were as good as their lenses!) to get rid of, so the transition to Fujifilm wasn't that painful. I've also got my eye on Nikon's upcoming D850 too as I've found that I really miss a big bright optical viewfinder and the better battery life (as compared to a MILC) of a traditional DSLR in a number of situations now.

The best reviews on the web. Chris could host a television show.

Great review!!! Its unfortunate that Canon had did so many wrong choices on 6D II tho...

why u even bother, just re upload the 6d hand on vid from 5 years ago

So true. As a 5D4 user, I really hope Canon would focus on image quality in their camera. Close the gap between their product with other competitors. And they take a step back while they clearly have the tech to make it better. I don`t think my next camera will be a Canon.

Yep, I stopped looking at the 6DII when I saw the omission of the headphone jack let alone all the other things you guys mentioned. It should have had at least the same feature set as the 80D.

think either i would save up for a 5D4 and meanwhile stick with aps-c and good glass (sigma 18-35mm, 50-100mm, etc)

Canon should change their slogan from "delighting you always" to "screw you (consumer) always". When Sony release new camera people go wow OMG is that possible? When Canon and Nikon release new camera people were like yeah yeah… whatever… it was so boring.

The 6DMKii is light years ahead of what I used for nearly 15 years. I chuckle when they say it is a entry level camera for those who is stepping up to full frame, I'm coming from a full frame 5d mkI. DIGIC II processor and a 35.8 x 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS sensor with 13.3 million pixels (12.7 megapixel effective) and a pixel density of 1.5 megapixels per square centimetre. ISO speeds from 100 to 1600 are provided, adjustable in 1/3 steps (ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 with a menu function). The ISO 50 setting reduces dynamic range by a stop in the highlights.

I've heard about it, but knowing how passionate are the creators, is awesome!

Canon is so predictable that I called all of these shortcomings weeks ago. I have no clue who’s making the decisions over there, but even worse, who’s green lighting those decisions. Sheesh!

That being said it sucks. Big. Entry level? Price is not.

waited 5 years, and now this is what canon gave us.

I own a 6D and a 5D4, and I'm buying this one to replace my original 6D. It is an upgrade from the previous one, and I don't need it for video. Thanks for the in-depth review!

i feel disapointed with this 6dii, i have the 6d and i wanted to upgrade but only for a better DR as i do landscape photography. i cant believe that i need to go to A7ii with metabones or change my system to nikon and get a d750... i will miss my ts-e24ii but canon doesnt care about their clients. a 3300€ 5div isnt an option for my hobby €€€€. i feel let down by canon :(

I can not understand why they didn't put the 5d4 sensor into that machine there was not about this , in the 6d line ?

I a 80D and 6D user (started with the 80D and got a budget 6D for the full frame DOF) and won't be upgrading to the mark II either. I've been wanting to sell both of the cameras and upgrade to a single body, but it would be crazy to spend that amount of money on a 6DII. A couple of weeks ago, I went to a Canon store to be introduced to the new camera and it was just a series of disappointments. I asked Canon's rep guy about the motorized mirror box (from the 80D and 5DIV) and it wasn't there. 1080p ALL-I (80D): not present. Not to mention 4K, max shutter speed, max flash sync speed and cards slots... even the representative couldn't believe. And we didn't even know about dynamic range... I guess the only Canon option I could even consider would be the 5DIV, but it's a salty one. It's crazy how little they are offering with the new 6D compared to their lineup and the whole market. They killed this series for me, handicaping the camera so much.

My back is crying out for a Canon camera with tilting screen and two card slots for my weddings. Is that two much to ask for? Good review as always

Unfortunately I just don't find the 6D2 compelling in any way. Either fork out the extra money and get a 5D4, get a D750, or go mirrorless with an a7 or a7ii.

Sony a7II - 1500€ - entry level sony ff camera Canon 6d MK2 - 2100€ - entry level canon ff camera Sony a7II - 1/8000 shutter speed, 1/250 flash sync, a real IBIS, zebras, focus peaking and histogram on the evf, incredible dynamic range for the price, you can adapt every lens ever made Canon 6D MK2 - 1/4000 shutter speed, 1/180 flash sync, digital ibis that warp alot, no zebras or focus peaking, poor dynamic range compared to other ff cameras of the same price, you can adapt only a poor amount of lenses. With the canon 6d mk2 you have an articulated screen and dual pixel af but bad codec, wtf canon? You can find at lower price and better specs the nikon d750 or 610, sony a7 or sony a7II, a used canon 5D Mk3, or a pentax (yeah i know...) This camera imho is only for who has invested a lot on the canon system and don't have the money for a better model, cause canon is overpriced but has a complete all around lens system, this is what canon has, the system of third and first party lenses, nothing more because she is not that competitive when even a 3 years old nikon do a better job on the sensor side.

Yeah a lot of people do reviews but I'm telling you yours are the most reliable.

The best camera reviews, period and in every way. Production, personality, content, unbiased and just plain sexy too!

Canon is redifinging the expression "resting on their laurels"... I know who this camera is for: people who still think that in 2017, full frame dslr are a must have if you want to be considered some type of "professional"... I am a canon shooter (5d3) and after shooting with fuji mirrorless (xpro2 and xt2) for the past month, how am I supposed to not resist the temptation to dump all my canon gear (and save some money in the process) and go with fuji?

I heard Canon cams have sucky dynamic range, but I didn't know it's that bad :o

I guess I'll keep my 5DII and 70D. I was going to get the 5DIV but waited to see this camera's features first. I do like the wifi and GPS capability. Rumor says that a mirrorless offering is in the works.

Watched the video till the end even though I don`t care about DSLRs - big compliment for you guys ;).

***GOOD REVIEW... BORING/UNIMAGINATIVE CAMERA*** BTW: You're looking funky and dignified with that grey hair growing in, Chris...

I'm a 60D & A6K user, so the 5D3 is a better FF entry than this 6D2? Or go back to m4/3 with G85 or GH5? Maybe I'll wait for A7III to come out.

I was anxious to get my hands on the camera ASAP but I will wait and let the price drop. My current 6d handles well and I would love to get my hands on one if it is going to be an asset to myself and my clients.

I saw a lot of reviews by different people about the lack of Dual card slots in the 6D Mark II or the lower versions on the Canon EOS series. I would like to point out that the 6D Mark ii has Bluetooth /NFC and wifi capability and you can use a Bluetooth to backup your camera photos to your phone or laptop seamlessly while shooting without worrying about card failure.

This body was a little disappointing. No 4k, no headphone jack, one card slot, 97% viewfinder. I kinda expected those, given Canon's ways of attempting to funnel their users into buying more expensive equipment, but I always hoped the sensor would show the same improvements seen in other Canon cameras. Using a well worn 600D and Fuji looks a lot more attractive every day. I've leased a 6D and it still produces some nice results and intend to lease an 80D too. Not big on the FF hype, APSC is just fine given a fast enough lens and Fuji offers that.

Canon, the company who updates their cameras every 4 years with 4 year-old technology! Way to go, Canon!

Very fair review, agree with it. As a 6DM1 user, I still upgraded to the mark 2. I can confirm that details in low exposure areas are completely destroyed, it reminds me of my old 60D. I'm still happy overall though, the AF, resolution bump and the swivel screen were sufficient incentive for me to upgrade. But being $2000, almost everyone else (Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Pentax) have better bodies at the price point. The 80D is the most damning competition of all, actually. Most people looking for what the 6DM2 can do, should look at the 80D. It's half the price and basically the same, albeit at APS-C focal lengths.

Honestly, you guys give the best reviews as far as I'm concerned.

Finally i can drop the raw! Here i come jpg :-)

I made the mistake of being an early adopter and found it the same or marginally worse than the 80D in just about every way.

Was going to get this (had a Canon 60D and was upgrading to full frame) but a few weeks before it was announced, I jumped to a Nikon D750. Hearing about the dynamic range woes of the new 6D confirms my instincts to move over to Nikon--as a street/landscape photographer with some dabbling in concert photography (and never any video), that DR is super important to me.

No pop up flash??? Dang!!! 🤔 I suppose I could use my huge speedlite. My 6D Mark ii comes tomorrow, upgrading from a T5i

Canon EOS SL2/200D. This is just a request from me. I know this is a Rebel line camera model but I would love to see review about this camera from your perspective.

Even if anything else would be great, the capability to get the most in PP and the potencial of DR are too important today (the possibility to shoot in low light with much lower ISO, and then push the file 2-3EV up to get a regular image without noise, is something too good to be left when you try it and it works), so "no thanks" Canon, you have to try harder.

for dynamic range issue, you can use bracketing and correct it via software

brilliant job apreciate it. i'am really worried about dynamic range of this camera!!!!! now it"s all cleared, and hope your next video soon thanks......

Awesome video mate ! Thank you !

All I needed to know ! Thanks.

I have the original 6D and I have used it since it came out in 2013, I don't see myself will upgrade to the Mrk II, I am really disappointed the lack of 4K. I shot a lot of videos, may go SONY or Panasonic in the future

This might have been the tipping point for me to get the 5D IV as an existing 6D user. There's no real benefits except size and a flippy screen, and of course cost. With a large investment in lenses it'd feel like a waste getting this camera. Great Review as usual guys.

I've been taking the 6D Mk II negative reviews with a grain of salt so far, but I'm afraid this one has put the last nail in the coffin for me. I can overlook the majority of faults and omissions, but the dynamic range is the kicker. That's the whole point for me shooting in RAW in order to bail out my poor technic, lol. I really wanted to move up to a full frame sensor from my M3, but now I'm considering sticking with APS-C and getting a Fuji X-T2 instead. I love the thought of having the option of shooting old school style.

Canon, Nikon : *Dinosaurs* _We are too Big To Fail_ Sony, Fuji, Panny, Oly : *Mammals* _We need to Grow Bigger Brain to compensate our Small Body_

I've been looking to upgrade from my 6D - and this video saved me from bothering with this camera - thank you! I'll still come down to the shop and find something, but not this one.

I used to be a 6D owner. Canon have great color, ergonomics, and menus. DPAF is incredible too. I wish they put that tilt screen on every camera. These are all good features, and I'm sure this camera is a lot of fun to shoot with, but I'm glad I didn't wait for it. It's going to be a fine stills camera. The problem is that the 6D is a fine stills camera. Even the 5D Mark I is a fine stills camera. The 60D is still a fine stills camera if your looking for a cheap DSLR. In 2017, Canon users deserve more than just a fine stills camera. I bought a 5D IV after making peace with its short comings. It had most of the things I was looking for in an upgrade (that price tag though). I can't imagine 6D owners saying that they wanted less dynamic range and subpar video features at this price. What a weird camera.

Very honest review 👏👏👏👌

To sum up: Canon (DSLR) dumps their customers, so just dump Canon.

I love this channel ! Whenever I want to get a little more info on the camera that I'm looking for I always come to this channel. Great channel amazing content.

OK now people are complaining about the supposedly "bad" DR and high ISO performance, saying that it's even a bit worse than the old 6D. Now first HDR mode eliminates DR issues, and downsampling 26 MP images down to 20 MP (6D resolution) might clean up some noise. Besides that: CanonWatch has rumors of a firmware update coming in September for the 6D mark II. And it may or may not improve DR and/or high ISO performance, or may/may not add some other feature(s) like ALL-I recording or even 4K video (but that's unlikely). The reason why I think it might help the 6D2's performance is this: Canon did handicap this camera to protect their 5D mark IV. Now, they either did this by using old sensor tech or by handicapping the firmware. I'm inclined to believe they handicapped the firmware; there's no reason to use old sensor tech when you can achieve the same effect with firmware. Plus with firmware, you CAN fix it in case of a huge PR problem (which Canon DOES have right now). Besides, B & H's page on the 6D mark II explicitly says that *the 6D mark II's sensor offers improved low light performance compared to the old 6D*. There's another reason why it might be the firmware's fault and NOT the sensor's. And in that case they could fix the firmware and it would be a great camera, challenging the D750. Or it might even be a slight hardware update like they did to the 5D4 to add C-LOG. Plus, if you notice, DXOmark has not released their scores for the 6D2 yet. Hopefully they'll wait until after the firmware update, to see what exactly the firmware update did to help the camera. Perhaps DXO is deliberately waiting for the firmware update, and that's a good thing if you ask me.

The existing 6D users (me) has upgraded to 5D mark IV. I hope all the other existing 6D user upgrade to Sony A7R II or wait for A7 III. Canon is suicidal.

I was looking at 6D is it worth getting or am i just better off with the 80D

At this point I would seriously set the dynamic range from the Nikon D3300 as the benchmark for all these flagship cameras. First D5 and now 6DII both seem to be very bad at dynamic ranges

i'm a Canon 5D user. Even since I got the Olympus e-p2 and then the Olympus OM-D EM-5, I've seldom used the 5D anymore. I don't think i'll ever want to use such a bulky camera again. So, I was hoping the 6D would one day become a great camera, so that I can use the excellent Canon lenses once again on a lighter, smaller 6D. However, the way Canon neglect their updates has been really disappointing.

It's partly Canon hardliners fault. If you go the Canon related forum you'll see lol. "if you want 4k get a video camera" "if you want dynamic range, well you should've become a better photographer" "at least it doesn't overheat" Fanboys... Fuck em, these are the only people Canon listens too. It's like showing your shitty drawing to a family member they're always gonna praise you no matter what.

Who is this camera for? No one , it is strictly to steer you to a 5d mkiv.

Quite unfortunate that Canon consistently blows opportunities to recollect its dedicated users with a new, outstanding line of pro DSLR's with competitive, uncompromising higher end features. I never thought I'd even consider jumping ship, having shot Canon from the AE-1 at the tennis U.S. Open in NYC and the original EOS-1 35mm film. It's been "almost there but not quite" for years. Sony, Fuji, Nikon, Sigma have all SIGNIFICANTLY stepped up their game. I scratch my head with each new release, hoping that they'll get it right this time. The 5D Mk IV serves my purpose (let's not talk about those HUMONGOUS vid files). Needless to say, I'm heavily invested in Canon gear but Sony and its G master line is starting to look tempting....The crazy part is...Canon doesn't seem to give a ****.

I'm not gonna lie. I really wanted to like this camera. I was hoping all the bad things I've heard about it to be false. So watching this review hurt a little because I love Canon, but that dynamic range is along the same lines as my old 40d. Looks like I'll be waiting for the a7iii to come out. Thanks TCSTV for a very detailed and unbiased review!

Perfect so it's time. I have been saying it for a while now. It's clear going to the garage to find the camera box and walk away from canon.

You could have a d750 + Sigma Arts Prime for nearly the same money. It shows once again Canon is more interested market segmentation than anything else

It is very easy - Dear newbies: If you start NOW with photography, go Fujifilm or Sony. If you love landscape photography and want to focus just on this... ...if you want to print big, too... ...then consider buying the Pentax K-1.

On my 80D I found a hack on selecting focus points while using the view finder. As long as the level indicator or parameter menu is displayed onscreen you can choose a focus point your left thumb after pressing the focus selection button with your right finger all without lifting the eye from the viewfinder. Should also work on the 6D2. It's just baffling why they keep them bunched up in the centre. I'd have to go back to recomposing arrgggghhhh. I was hoping to go full frame soon and considered Sony but a flippy out touchscreen is a must have for me. I guess I'll keep saving for a 5D mk5!!!!

Summary: If you are looking for an entry level FF DSLR get a Nikon D750!

Canon needs a total shakeup, I don't get what the logic is with their camera lineup. They're voluntarily giving up the prosumer and even some pro market share to Sony.

You are right, The Canon 6D MK II is just behind the older camera from NIKON (750D) which is already 3 years old. Its a pity for Canon users

Good review guys. Given that they took the focusing system from 80D, why couldn't they have just taken the newly developed 20mp sensor from the 1DX Mark II as well? That sensor shows good dynamic range at base iso and good low light performance. The mp count would keep it well positioned below the 5D Mark IV. At some point all this negative commentary will have an effect.......Not a compelling upgrade, although the tilty flippy screen is a desirable attribute.

I fucking love Chris I could watch his pretty lookin' ass reviewing camera gear all day (no homo)

Four years technology

Great review, I'm a 6D shooter and need a second body, the 6D mkII looked worth waiting for but I have to agree the dynamic range was one of the biggest things I was waiting for. So 5D mkIV becomes the most suitable choice for me and with my existing lenses. But more notable, it's all set me on a course for Hasselblad for photos and gradually migrate my canon lenses to C200's for video.

I wanted to upgrade and I waited until I found a 5d miii for the same price as the new 6d mii and I'm very happy about it, is a beast of a camera. don't be in hurry for those things , there is no need to...

What about Sony A9!!

I'd say, if you want to upgrade from a 6D, get the 80D. Smaller sensor, but better at just about everything. The 6D MkII is a complete failure.

the colour grading indoors was very good.thumps up for jordan

I have a an 80D and an old T2i. I was considering stepping into the new 6D but with the reports and what I have seen I think I will just wait till I can afford a 5d or not bother at all.