The Canon EOS R6 Mark II has been launched worldwide as the successor to the EOS R6, which made its debut in 2020. The new model gets some significant upgrades over the previous one in sensor resolution, burst shooting capabilities, autofocus and improvements. to video recording. Canon also launched its new RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM prime lens, which it says is currently the only one on the market with this focal length with built-in optical stabilization. Being an L-series, it is said to have professional grade glass, with a housing that is resistant to dust, water and shock for use in harsh environments.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II price in India, availability details
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II costs Rs. 2.43.995 in India for the body only. It is also available with the RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM premium kit lens for Rs. 3,43995, or you can get it with the RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM kit lens for Rs. 2.71,995. Canon says the camera and bundles will go on sale in India by the end of November.
The new RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM prime lens alone will set you back a cool Rs. 2.19,995, although availability in India has yet to be decided.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications, Features
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a 24.2 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor, which has a slightly higher resolution compared to the 20 megapixel sensor in the EOS R6. However, there is no change in the ISO range, which is still 100 to 1,02,400 for stills and 100 to 25,600 for video. Canon has managed to improve the burst shooting capability of the EOS R6 Mark II from 20 fps to a whopping 40 fps with AE/AF tracking when using the electronic shutter. The burst rate for photos is still 12 fps when using the mechanical shutter.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a familiar-looking design and button layout as the older model. It features in-body 5-axis sensor stabilization and an OLED electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 3.69 million dots. The autofocus system is said to have been improved and can now detect more subjects such as horses, trains and airplanes thanks to the AI deep learning technology in the camera. The EOS R6 Mark II also features a digital teleconverter that can increase the focal length by 2x or 4x at the touch of a button.
The EOS R6 Mark II can now record 4K 60fps (oversampled 6K full-width footage) video for extended periods and record unlimited 4K 30fps video. Slow-motion video fans will also appreciate the increase to 180 fps (from 120) at 1080p.