Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compact powerhouse with high-speed performance

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3611C001

Key Features

SENSOR 32.5 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 8 image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5,481 selectable positions
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 88% horizontal and 100% vertical
VIDEO 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 120p recording
STABILIZATION Digital 5-axis image stabilization for video
BURST RATE 14 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER Optional EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder support
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic port
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING Basic weather resistance, polycarbonate construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 305 shots per charge (LP-E17)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu or dial
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Dual control dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Dual control dials
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present AE lock button used for AF
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present M-Fn button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Touchscreen AF point selection
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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