CANON EOS 6D MARK II
All About Space|Issue 129
Is this the perfect companion for enthusiast photographers looking to make their first break into the full-frame world?
Jacob Little
CANON EOS 6D MARK II

CAMERA ADVICE

Cost: £1,339.99 / $1,399.99

From: Canon

Type: DSLR

Kit lens: N/A, sold with or without EF converter

Sensor: 26.2 megapixels

Lens mount: Canon EF

ISO range: 100 to 40,000

Viewfinder size/resolution: Optical viewfinder, 45-point autofocus

Video capability: 1080p

Weight: 725 grams

Size: 14.5 by 11.2 by 7.4 centimetres (5.7 by 4.4 by 2.9 inches)

Memory card type: Single SD

Best for…

Large budgets

Solar System

Serious astrophotographers

Deep sky

Landscape photography

The original Canon EOS 6D saw the birth of a new breed of cameras – one that introduced beginner, enthusiast and amateur photographers to the idea of an accessible full-frame system. For those of us who baulk at the idea of spending thousands of pounds on pro or semi-pro systems, the 6D offered an affordable alternative, and one that drew positive recognition from the industry and the photography community.

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II looks to update the original 6D with a far more modern specification list, and although the Mark II is in itself a few years old now, it’s still a relevant and worthwhile consideration for many of us looking to get more serious about our picture taking.

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