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it actually shares more in common
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DSLR. For starters it features
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and the EOS R5).
It also boasts the same shooting
speeds, capable of cranking out
20fps shooting electronically, or 12
frames via the mechanical shutter.
On top of that, it has the same ace
autofocus (AF) tech, built around
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also features Animal AF that can
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by recognizing their eyes, faces and
bodies. And along with the R5, this
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generation of Canon’s core AF tech,
Dual Pixel AF II.
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UHD footage at up to 60p, with
1080p/Full HD video at up to 120p
(the latter not being an option on
the R5), with full AF tracking
functions supported across all
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Low light performance is actually
superior on the R6 compared to theR5, thanks to the fewer (and,
hence, larger) pixels on the image
sensor. Its standard ISO range
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stability depending on the RF lens
you mount on the R6.Providing
class-leading
speed and full
frame quality,
the new R6 is a
powerful and
versatile cameraAT THE Reimagine launch event Canon
said, “The EOS R6 delivers unparalleled
speed and full-frame image quality. It’s the
camera that truly shines in low light, with an
ISO range that’s extendable up to 204,800!
It really expands your shooting options when
light starts to fade. Plus, with the lowest light
AF of any Canon camera, the R6 can deliver
sharp images even when you can barely see
a thing.” Canon Ambassador Samo Vidic – a
sports and adventure photographer – had
this to say about when shooting canoeists in
action with the R6: “We act fast, and so doesthe camera. This camera locks the autofocus
on the face and doesn’t lose it. The speed of
the intelligent AF with eye, face and people
and even animal tracking is blazing fast.
I didn’t miss a single shot. Plus the camera’s
menus are really easy to work with. It’s a
game-changer with 20fps, you can get the
speed you need.” While Canon pro Richard
Walch said this while shooting speedway
racing bikes: “You can freely move your AF
centre point where you think the action will
start to happen. The face recognition even
works when they’re wearing helmets!”WHAT CANON SAYS ABOUT THE EOS R6
Canon Ambassador and action sports photographer
Richard Walch using the R6 and RF 100-500mm