The 50mm 1.4 and the 85mm 1.8 work perfect on the m6. Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. 1 Canon EOS M6 Review 2 Next The Canon EOS M6 is a compact 24MP APS-C mirrorless digital camera with twin dial controls and a touch screen interface. Mike. Not all it's cracked up to be. the fact that everyone assumes that every stills camera must be a video camera with x, y and z features and those features are actually important leaves me puzzled. hard to say that's a real important feature on a stills camera. Chris and Jordan reveal their picks for the best and worst camera gear of 2020 while playing their newest drinking game. I do apologize if it's not for you, but calling those of us that work on these reviews 'lazy' because we're trying new things is unproductive and, in my opinion, needlessly rude. The obvious advantage of SLR is power efficiency as can be seen from the comparison table in the article. Maybe not, but why not include it for those of us who do? is really nice. Again, excellent zoom lens selection, IQ is not great, and they are not fast, but small, cheap, and great selection. Impulses, I think the wait was more to get the DIGIC processor up to snuff for the improved tracking & touchscreen trackpad usage. Nikon has jumped into it, moving ahead of Canon. Sony keeps older models around and in production as their lower budget options to a much higher degree than any other camera maker; seems to be a pretty smart cost saving strategy considering how well models like the a6000 & various RX100s have held up over time. The former camp includes Fujifilm’s X-T20, Sony’s A6300 and Panasonic’s Lumix GX8, while in the latter there’s the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Silver among others. But I respect your opinion. For me these people are nuts. As needed, depending on the camera, touch on stuff like buffer capacity, how it handles repeated AF bursts, lock ups, EVF lag, battery life, build quality, etc. The Canon EOS M6 is an enthusiast-friendly model in the company's mirrorless lineup. The a6000 is a much older model which Sony can reduce the price on. Canon needs to get out of the the old General Motors frame of mind. M has no viewfinder at all.• Eyecup falls off if you look sideways - must be broken. The review was missing the part where you take us through, in a neutral tone and free from running commentary and comparison, *just what it is like to use the camera*. Captura, nx1000 has nothing to do with nx500 or nx1. Why bother with Canon when you have the mature and excellent mirrorless cameras/lenses of Fujifilm that shoot great photos AND video. So Canon HAS entered the mirrorless market in a big way . That covers image quality, handling, focus, and menus. In each case they're models with distinct feature sets and prices aimed at different consumers, rather than the D7100/D7200/D7500 which are sequential updates targeted at essentially the same type of customer. Canon’s little, viewfinder-less CSC is a big step in the right direction... from . Body only; £840 with EF-M 15-45mm kit lens. The lens, with a 35mm-equivalent of 25.5-105mm, will be available in mid-January for $799. It takes the best features and capabilities of the higher-end M5 flagship, in a more compact form factor and lower price—quite a bargain. ". The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is for the photographer who wants a focal length that falls squarely between 50mm and 85mm. Orthopedic shoes...I stand corrected. Electronic video stabilization combines with in-lens IS to give 5-axis IS, 7 fps continuous shooting (9 fps with focus and exposure locked). I would put a6300 in the DPR table as both body are very much the same price, and a6300 is weather sealed. How am I supposed to use your studio tests to compare when the competitors such as Fuji and sony are equipped with modern $1000 lenses? The a6000/a6300/a6500 relationship is more like the D5600/D7500/D500 relationship in Nikon and T7i/77D/80D relationship in Canon. I cross-shopped the A6000 with the M3 when I was buying. High ISO performance is even better on M3. I got rid of it very quickly. I remember when Commodore released the same Amiga 500 in different bodies. it's a shame that samsung killed it, but they did, and it's not really an alternative to any mirrorless outside of maybe the Nikon 1 :p, wow, nobody told my kit it has been killed :) actually, it thinks it's alive and hence he kicks the various sony, nikon, canon & co that arrive today on the market :) cool...it's a real super zombie :). I know when the unthinkable happens that I'm relying on a very similar camera to fill in. and a6000 still on the selves? As usual, Canon has a different view of the market from everybody else, leaving the M6 as either an expensive, better-built alternative to entry-level mirrorless rivals or as a mid-level/enthusiast model shorn of a viewfinder. That is not that big a difference. Find out if it'll make your life easier in our detailed review. In fact, and the EOS M6 Mark II has a very impressive AF system. I admire canon but they're going to have to do more for me to be convinced...that's just me though. In this review we'll look at the camera through the eyes of a series of potential buyers. When you think about how many people just take a photo with their mobile that does not have VF and you also write that you have to save in RAV for that you can correct the colors, then it's not the photo you have taken, I'm the opponent of software To embellish a photo. This is the camera that I have been waiting for from Canon. A6000 versus M: (I own an A6000 and the original M): A6000 Screen barely flipsScreen is miserably smaller, terrible for old eyesEVF is akward in bright daylight. If it's main focus are vloggers, it's screen does tilt upwards, but that makes using a microphone almost impossible as it obstructs the screen. While a number of rivals are offering 4K video recording at this level, Canon has opted for Full HD video at frame rates up to 60p instead. Why would any one buy a budget A6000, if you are in to Sony, why pick the A6000 over the A6300, or A6500? I played around with both the M5 and M6 at Best Buy yesterday and I like the control dial placement more on the M6, specifically the one under the exposure comp dial. It is a sweet and capable camera and I love it dearly. Not all people have smart phones. Pros:- Speed (Burst rate, AF, general performance)- DPAF works with all kind of lenses- On / Off switch- Additional control wheel, Neutral:- Same size / weight- Same IQ as M3 (maybe even a bit less DR), Cons:- Flip mechanism of screen (part of the screen covered by body)- Price. Sigma's new primes promise very good performance and light weight, when paired with L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Sure, both Canon and Sony have adapters for DSLR lenses. We're always expanding our collection of product overview content, and we've just added videos for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, the EOS Rebel SL2 and EOS M6. It has electronic aka software stabilisation which crops into image and can be combined with lens optical IS but only for video. which it most certainly isn't when compared to the likes of Sony,et all. The A6000 sensor is very good. However the Canon M5/6 are all about ease of use, dual pixel AF, touchscreen, Canon ecosystem, affordable EF-M lenses, easy video and so on. He needs our help! Just tested the Canon M6. Canon EOS M6 body. Comparing just the specs between those is totally missing the point. Color, nothing compares to Canon.2. While they were out shooting their video about Sigma's new lenses, Chris and Jordan filled up a memory card with photos from the 35mm F2 DG DN using Panasonic bodies. In the end, for the target audience, the M series is very attractive. I'm somewhat puzzled by this. Combined with the touchscreen that makes for the most convenient and efficient way to focus. From that time it has been offering all unimpressed cams. I understand the idea of targetting the review to 'types of users' but that means those of us who don't fit in with your idea of 'what type of user' may be better off elsewhere. Also good on the Zyhun Crane. The A6000 started at Amazon.de at a price of only 799 EUR with the 16-50.Cameras got ridiculously expensive recently. Sony is pushing hard with the FF series, but they still lack critical lenses across FF and crop. As a complimentary camera with its own set of native lenses? I also wonder when they're going to go full-frame with their mirrorless offerings. Earlier this week we published our samples from the new Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN when mounted on a Sony body. I bet the marketing folks of each brand check here for that purpose. I mean whi buys these old cameras from Camera? I'd never go back to lugging a DSLR around either, but I'm impressed with the strides Canon has been making after a rocky start. never used it. While the sensor of the NX1000 is quite bad at higher ISO, and if you push shadows you got mushy green instead of some details. "something dpreview users can't just seem to grasp." While I agree it's fundamental that the reviewer gives serious thought to the "where", "why", and the "who" before filing a review, I don't think the reader needs to be informed explicitly. Review: Does the Canon Rebel T8i DSLR make sense in an increasingly mirrorless world? My original preference was to stay with Canon, since I had already made the lens investment. They're not leading anything except badge tax. No EVF and it's cost more than a6000 ? It was 3x better than this camera in anything. BTW, I bought two Olympus b/c weather-sealing + best IBIS. Yeas cameras these days going more and more expensive. BTW, for saving the argument for which camera has better performance,, DPR gives a6000 a GOLD v.s M6 Silver. I love traveling light. I agree the top three, and the selling point of Canon M is zoom lens selection, they are small, but cheaper than SONY for most of users for traveling light. I've shot in tandem with a FF cam and a go pro, but still didn't consider it a second body. The EOS M6 uses Canon's latest 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor which delivers good image quality across a wide range of situations. It's sensor is nearly flawless. We're glad you asked. Leica wants $7,500 for a 24 MP sensor. Similarly the 6500 replaced the 6300 which replaced the 6000; the 5100 is a unique and different model. It's fundamental to a review to set out the perspective from which you're assessing a product, in no small part so the reader can decide whether or not they agree with or are represented by that perspective. The A6000 is listed as having a microphone jack. However, the camera's video performance is hindered by overheating issues. For some odd reason they used the ancient 50mm F1.4 a 30 year old lens designed for film cameras. If you are crazy enough to want to work with Canons horrific 5DIV files you will need more storage and a more expensive computer but if you use sensible 4K files it's fine. Having said that, instead of a flash, I'd like to see a pop-up EVF, a la Sony RX100. Correction to Mike's ranting. Agreed, I used a Canon M6 over the weekend and compared its images to the ones from my Sony a6000 and there is indeed a very noticeable difference, with the Canon's images looking like mush. In the end, Canon’s EOS M6 Mark II delivers the highest resolution from APS-C we’ve seen to date. That's exactly what I'm doing. The algorithm is very heavily weighted towards image quality. Black: much better video, better sensor, more mp, better native lenses, much faster af. This allows the camera to perform full-time phase-detect AF to help keep focusing fast, as well as nice and smooth when recording video, and is one of the main changes from the older 24.2MP sensor inside the EOS M3, which offered Canon’s alternative Hybrid CMOS AF III system. Do you need it? I would love to have this (or a Fuji again) as a 3rd fun camera body (I love the size and features) but I'm on a limited budget, and just can't warrant it. Yongnuo, makers of lenses, cameras and other photo accessories, has filed a patent for a modular mirrorless camera system. The startling shrinking in size compared to a DSLR of similar capabilities speaks volumes about the impedance called mirror. I may not be an issue in many situations… Technoworld juist likes saying camera names. With the M3, M5, M6, and M10, it looks like Canon is serious about mirrorless now. The M3 is a so-so camera, and the extra control wheel, increase in speed, and improved AF of the M6 will lift it into more or less equivalence with (say) an Oly EPL-8. A lot of people choose an APS-C as a real 2nd body because similar handling, color, cheaper investment, and a little longer reach on the glass they already have. I guess this is just the beginning of the system that will replace their DSLR cameras. Burst rate.99. In the dpreview studio comparison M3 looks a bit sharper. though lol. The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN share similar designs and have weather-sealed metal bodies. It's a niche (and pricey) product to be sure, but so far we find it to be well-designed and capable of outstanding results. That's why I went with the Canon. Difference in resolution between a6000 and canon is startling. Canon's M5 and M6 has 19.2 million or so AF points. Canon EOS M6 review: Ergonomics and layout. The Canon EOS M6 isn't quite specified up to the standard we’d expect for a camera with such a price tag, but it's a sound all-round performer and perfectly good choice for EOS M and EOS M10 users looking for something a little more powerful. Yes you can mount a big hunking L glass to it, but do you want to? +1, I have Pentax with 4 lenses, and Nikon too, I had a thought that I may buy adapters for using them on my two Oly OMDs, but I never did b/c it defeats the purpose of why I bought OMD being small and travel light. Ridicolous.... Come'on Canon what the hell ? That said, this review was an experiment with a new format and some of your other points are consistent with other feedback we've received. Agreed. Yeh it wouldn't do not to mention Sony in a canon post, we canon users throw ourselves at your feet in awe of those so wonderful Sony cameras :-). In addition I do not want to shell out 1600 Euro for a 24 and 10-18 when I can get an 11-22 plus 22 for 500 Euro. Are you using a Samsung camera or are you just reading reviews and you're a keyboard warrior on forums?If you are a Samsung user, I understand your pain, and why are you lurking on Canon pages of reviews. New York, Respectfully, no, it is an experiment, and it still takes a fair amount of work. Offering the highest-res APS-C sensor on the market, 4K video, super-fast burst shooting and comfortable ergonomics, the M6 II is compact and a real pleasure to shoot with. If you stick to the native lenses the M3 will do the job, albeit a bit slower in every regard. BTW, in the old day, Canon sells M1/2's body for half of the price of SONY a6000. FYI. The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is slightly beefier than its predecessor, which measured 112.0 x 68.0 x 44.5 mm and weighed in at 390g, but it remains a micro marvel. The two share similar intentions and are aimed towards a similar kind of user, but with a slightly pared-down feature set, the EOS M6 arrives with a more appealing price tag. The app includes automatic image transfer, gallery creation, editing tools and more. As we continue to test Nikon's update of its multimedia full-framer, we've added more of our findings so far on image quality, dynamic range and video quality. The biggest argument against implementing 4K is the claim that cameras price will be increased dramatically by adding 4K. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail: Anyone here considering upgrading the M3 to the M6. ", 50MP. it is probably the best lens I have ever had. Same could be said of nearly every brand EXCEPT canon and Nikon. I love the Oly mirrorless models, but I honestly can't see them competing with the top full-frame Canons for a long while yet. Why not have the option to both in the same camera when other brands can do it? Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth are all present, with the latter meaning you can keep the camera hooked up to your smartphone at all times. In my opinion this is pretty badly thought out. Canon really need to step up their sensor game and improve the quality of the kit 15-45mm lens. But:- " there isn't a DSLR that can focus so far out towards the edge of the frame as this" a6300. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices, Best mirrorless camera: 10 top models to suit every budget, How to get an Nvidia RTX 3080, 3070 or a 3090 even though they're all sold out, The new Xbox Series X update makes things feel a bit more next-gen, Where to buy Xbox Series X: the latest restock updates for Cyber Week, Where to buy PS5: Amazon UK restock is now available, This UK retailer will have Xbox Series X stock before Christmas – here's how to get one, Antivirus alone is no longer enough to keep your devices protected, PS5 storage could be worryingly expensive, if this 2TB NVMe SSD is anything to go by. Despite a comfortable grip the camera remains very compact, with good controls and build quality. :). But the choice of EF-M lens is too limited. The EOS M6’s LCD screen is competitively specced, measuring three inches in size and bearing 1.04 million dots. Either way, it looks a bit pricey. Years ago, I assisted a fashion and editorial photographer who had pre-ordered the EOS M plus an EF adapter the moment the cyber gates opened. I made much the same decision at the same time and went for Olympus. Here's why. My favorite walkaround lens on the M6 is the EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM. Now that Canon has a reasonable range of native lenses for the M platform and the autofocus and controls have improved, the M6 is a logical purchase. " Again, you try and make 4K sound like a specialist feature. The M5 has the viewfinder integrated. What gives, Canon?? The EOS M6’s 3in screen is … Strap EM-300DB. how come nobody mentions the built in IR receiver ? It can be carried in a modest belt pouch or jacket pocket, and even with the quite good 55-200mm native lens, it is well short of the bulk of a DSLR. So, for mirrorless, I prefer other brand, such as Sony A6300. What is mush on canon are fine lines on a6000. They were excited to have a point and shoot sized APS-C second camera that took up less space than a lens in a camera bag. Bought the 80d for vlogging but wanted to add the g7x for run and gun out of my pocket and opted for the M6 instead. Mine is v difficult to remove.• No touch screen. © This review is a mess. DXO Mark "perceived resolution" ratings would say otherwise: Sony FE F1.8 ZA on a 24mp sensor: 15mp (lens described as one of the best in their database), Canon 50mm F1.4 on a 20mp sensor...... 10mp (not tested on 80D or EOS-M 5/6), Clearly "one of these things is not like the other". With canon native budget lenses are no problem. darngooddesign, the a6500 absolutely does not replace the a6300 and the a6000 is, so far as we can tell, still a current model (not remainder stock being sold off, per the D7100 and D7200). 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