DSLR Cameras

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD)
144.0 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm
Water / Dust resistance
Yes
Battery Grip
Battery Grip BG-E21
EOS 6D Mark II

Specifications

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    26.2 megapixel

    Resolution

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    Intelligent viewfinder

    Bright pentaprism design

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    Max ISO 40,000

    Expands to ISO 102,400

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    Vari-Angle screen

    With touch-screen controls

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    Cross type AF

    For all 45 focus points

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    GPS

    Geotags as you shoot

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    Dual Pixel CMOS AF

    For stills and video

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    Wireless connections

    Bluetooth®, NFC and Wi-Fi

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type
    Approx. 35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 26.2 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 27.1 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2
  • Low-Pass Filter
    Built in/Fixed
  • Sensor Cleaning
    EOS integrated cleaning system
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC 7

  • Lens Mount
    EF (excludes EF-S, EF-M lenses)
  • Focal length
    Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens
  • Image Stabilisation
    Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens
    Movie: In-camera 5-axis Digital IS available.1

  • Type
    Via optical viewfinder:
    TTL secondary image-forming phase detection system with AF dedicated sensor
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    Dual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor2
  • AF System / Points
    Via optical viewfinder:
    45 cross-type AF points
    (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, up to 27 f/8 (9 cross-type) points3,  centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type and sensitive to -3 EV)
    The number of available cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    Maximum 63 AF points (Fixed location on 9x7 grid) via camera automatic selection4
  • AF working range
    Via optical viewfinder:
    EV -3 - 18 (at 23 °C & ISO 100) with centre AF point & f/2.8 or brighter lenses
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    EV -2.5- 18 (at 23 °C & ISO 100) with One-Shot AF
  • AF Modes
    Via optical viewfinder:
    One Shot AF
    Predictive AI Servo AF (AI Servo II algorithm)
    AI Focus AF
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    One-Shot AF
    Servo AF
  • AF Point Selection
    Via optical viewfinder:
    Automatic selection: 45 point AF
    Manual selection: Single point/ Spot AF
    Manual selection: Zone AF
    Manual selection: Large Zone AF
    AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting
    Via LCD screen:
    Automatic selection: Face AIAF + Tracking, up to 63 AF points when no subject/ face detected
    Manual selection via touch screen or freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid).5
  • Selected AF point display
    Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel and Quick Control screen
  • Predictive AF
    Yes6
  • AF Lock
    Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON Button is pressed.
  • AF Assist Beam
    Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite or optional Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
  • Manual Focus
    Selected on lens
  • AF Microadjustment
    C.Fn II-16
    +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for Zooms)
    Adjust all lenses by same amount
    Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
    Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number

  • Metering modes
    Via optical viewfinder:
    7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
    Metering with the area divided into 63 segments (9 × 7)
    (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
    (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.5 % of viewfinder)
    (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.2 % of viewfinder)
    (4) Center-weighted average metering
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    (1) Evaluative metering (315 zones)
    (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.3 % of LCD screen)
    (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.7 % of LCD screen)
    (4) Center-weighted average metering
  • Metering Range
    Via optical viewfinder:
    EV 1-20 (at 23 °C , ISO 100)
    Via liveview on LCD screen:
    EV 0-20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100, evaluative metering)
  • AE Lock
    Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
    Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
  • AEB
    2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
  • ISO Sensitivity
    Stills: Auto (100 - 40000), 100 - 40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), Manual ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 1024007
    Movie: Auto (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), Auto ISO/ Manual ISO settings can be expanded to H1: 51200. H2: 1024008

Shutter

  • Type
    Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
  • Speed
    30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

  • Type
    Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
  • Settings
    AWB (Ambeince priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting (Approx. 2500 K - 10000 K)
    White balance compensation:
    1. Blue/Amber +/-9
    2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
  • Custom White Balance
    Yes, 1 setting can be registered
  • WB Bracketing
    +/-3 levels in single level increments
    2, 3, 5 or 7
    Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.

  • Type
    Pentaprism
  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
    Approx. 98 %
  • Magnification
    Approx. 0.71x9
  • Eyepoint
    Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
  • Dioptre Correction
    -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
  • Focusing Screen
    Fixed (Transmissive LCD screen)
  • Mirror
    Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
  • Viewfinder Information
    AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode, AF mode
    Exposure information: Exposure mode, Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level/compensation, Metering mode, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB.
    Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light.
    Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+).
    Composition information: Grid, Electronic level, Aspect Ratio
    Other information: Drive mode, Battery level, Alert symbol, Flicker Detection, Image Quality (RAW/ JPEG)
  • Depth of field preview
    Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.
  • Eyepiece shutter
    On strap

  • Type
    Touch screen Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)
    Approx. 170°
  • Coating
    Anti smudge
  • Brightness Adjustment
    Adjustable to one of seven levels
  • Display Options
    (1) Quick Control Screen
    (2) Camera settings
    (3) Electronic Level

Flash

  • Modes
    E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
  • X-sync
    1/180 sec
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
    +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
  • Flash Exposure Bracketing
    Yes, with compatible External Flash
  • Flash Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Second Curtain Synchronisation
    Yes
  • HotShoe / PC terminal
    Yes/ No
  • External Flash Compatibility
    E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
  • External Flash Control
    via camera menu screen

Shooting

  • Modes
    Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Special Scene (Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Panning10, Close-up, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure, Custom (C1/C2)
  • Picture Styles
    Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
  • Colour Space
    sRGB and Adobe RGB
  • Image Processing
    Highlight Tone Priority
    Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
    Long exposure noise reduction
    High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot Noise Reduction)
    Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Distortion correction, Chromatic aberration correction and Diffraction correction
    Multi-exposure
    HDR Mode
    RAW image processing - during image Playback only
    Resize to M or S1, S2
  • Drive modes
    Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s + Remote, 10s + Remote, Continuous), Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting
  • Continuous Shooting
    Max. Approx. 6.5 fps. (speed maintained for up to 150 images in JPEG, 21 images in RAW)1112
  • intervalometer
    Built-in, number of shots selectable from 1-99 or unlimited. Bulb timer available
    Timelapse Movie mode available13

Live View Mode

  • Type
    Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
  • Frame Rate
    29.97 fps
  • Focusing
    Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
    Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF14, Tracking sensitivity (-3 to +3) and Movie Servo AF Speed (-7 to +2)
  • Metering
    Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
    Active metering time can be changed
  • Display Options
    Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Aspect ratios, Electronic Level

File Type

  • Still Image Type
    JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
    RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
    Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
  • RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording
    Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, M-RAW + JPEG, S-RAW + JPEG possible.
  • Image Size
    JPEG 3:2: (L) 6240 x 4160, (M) 4160 x 2768, (S1) 3120 x 2080 (S2) 2400 x 1600
    JPEG 4:3: (L) 5536 x 4160, (M) 3680 x 2768, (S1) 2768 x 2080, (S2) 2112 x 1600
    JPEG 16:9: (L) 6240 x 3504, (M) 4160 x 2336, (S1) 3120 x 1752, (S2) 2400 x 1344
    JPEG 1:1: (L) 4160 x 4160, (M) 2768 x 2768, (S1) 2080 x 2080, (S2) 1600 x 1600
    RAW: (RAW) 6240 x 4160, (M-RAW) 4680 x 3120, (S-RAW) 3120 x 2080
  • Movie Type
    MP4:
    Movie: MPEG4 AVC / H.264 (Video: H.264 inter frame, Audio: AAC, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)
    MOV:
    Motion JPEG (4K 29.97/25.00, time-lapse movies only)
    ALL-I (FHD 29.97/25.00, time-lapse movies only)
  • Movie Size
    1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) IPB Standard or Light
    1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps) IPB Standard or Light
    HDR movie15:
    1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) IPB (Standard, Light)
    Time-lapse movie:
    3840 x 2160 ( 29.97, 25 fps) Motion JPEG
    1920 x 1080 ( 29.97, 25 fps) ALL-I
  • Movie Length
    Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically except in Timelapse Movie mode)
  • Folders
    New folders can be manually created and selected
  • File Numbering
    (1) Consecutive numbering
    (2) Auto reset
    (3) Manual reset

  • Custom Functions
    28 Custom Functions
  • Metadata Tag
    User copyright information (can be set in camera)
    Image rating (0-5 stars)
    GPS coordinates: Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite signal acquisition status
  • LCD Panel / Illumination
    Yes / Yes
  • Water / Dust resistance
    Yes
  • Sound Memo
    No
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • Playback zoom
    1.5x - 10x
  • Display Formats
    (1) Single image with information (2 levels)
    (2) Single image
    (3) 4 image index
    (4) 9 image index
    (5) 36 image index
    (6) 100 image index
    (7) Jump Display
    (8) Movie/edit
  • Slide Show
    Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10/20 seconds
    Repeat: On/Off
    Background music: On/Off
    Transition effect: Off, Slide in 1, Slide in 2, Fade 1, Fade 2, Fade 3
  • Histogram
    Brightness: Yes
    RGB: Yes
  • Highlight Alert
    Yes
  • Image Erase/Protection
    Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images
    Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time
  • Menu Categories
    (1) Shooting menu (x5)
    (2) Playback menu (x3)
    (3) Setup menu (x5)
    (4) Custom Functions menu
    (5) My Menu
  • Menu Languages
    25 Languages
    English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
  • GPS
    Compatible satellites: GPS satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites (Russia), Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) MICHIBIKI (Japan)16
    Position update interval: 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
    Time setting: GPS time data set to camera
    Log data: One file per day, NMEA format
  • Firmware Update
    Update possible by the user.

Interface

  • Computer
    Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
  • Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) Channels: IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n17
  • Wi-Fi Security
    Camera Access Point: WPA2-PSK with AES encryption or open
    Infrastructure: Shared key, with WEP encryption, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption or open
  • Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 compliant (Bluetooth low energy technology)18
  • NFC
    NFC Forum Type 3/4 Tag compliant (dynamic)
  • Other
    HDMI output (Type-C), External microphone (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack)

Direct Print

  • Canon Printers
    Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
  • PictBridge
    Yes (PictBridge via WLAN compatible)

  • Type
    SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I) card

  • PC & Macintosh
    Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (With Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 is installed)19
    Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12

Software

  • Browsing & Printing
  • Image Processing
    Digital Photo Professional 4
  • Other
    EOS Utility
    EOS Lens Registration Tool
    EOS Web Service Registration Tool
    EOS Sample Music
    Picture Style Editor
    Map Utility

Power Source

  • Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied)
  • Battery life
    Approx. 1200 shots (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)20
    Approx. 1100 shots (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
  • Battery Indicator
    6 levels + percentage
  • Power saving
    Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 mins.
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers
    AC Adapter AC-E6(N), DC coupler: DR-E6, Battery charger LC-E6E, Car Battery charger CBC-E6

Accessories

  • Viewfinder
    Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C
  • Case
    Protecting Cloth PC-E1
  • Wireless File Transmitter
    Built in Wi-Fi transmission
  • Lenses
    All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses & EF-M lenses)
  • Flash
    Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)
  • Battery Grip
    Battery Grip BG-E21
  • Remote Controller / Switch
    Remote Switch RS-80N3
    Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
    Remote Controller RC-6
    Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (via Bluetooth)
  • Other
    Hand Strap E2
    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
    Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.

Subject to change without notice.

  1. Following lenses are not compatible with in-camera digital stabilisation: EF50mm f/1.0L USM, EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF600mm f/4L USM, EF50mm f/1.2L USM, EF400mm f/2.8L USM, EF600mm f/4L IS USM, EF85mm f/1.2L USM, EF400mm f/2.8L II USM, EF600mm f/4L IS II USM, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM, EF200mm f/1.8L USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF1200mm f/5.6L USM, EF200mm f/2L IS USM, EF500mm f/4L IS USM, EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM, EF300mm f/2.8L USM, EF500mm f/4L IS II USM, EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender, EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF500mm f/4.5L USM
  2. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame
  3. The number of AF points, cross-type AF points, and dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. For full compatibility list please refer to product manual available on www.canon-europe.com/support
  4. Maximum number of AF frame is dependent on selected image aspect ratio
  5. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame
  6. With EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph
  7. Recommended Exposure Index
  8. Recommended Exposure Index
  9. With 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
  10. Available when using Liveview via LCD. Maximum effect in Panning Mode available when using following lenses: EF 24-105mm f/4L II IS USM
  11. Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.
  12. Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon's testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card
  13. Following lenses are not compatible with in-camera digital stabilisation: EF 50mm f/1.2L USM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, EF 200mm f/2L IS USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM, EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM, EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM and EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM
  14. Dual Pixel CMOS AF - AF is possible over an area of approx. 80% Vertical x 80% Horizontal of the frame
  15. HDR Movie available in some SCN Modes only
  16. GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated including any restriction on the use of electronics.
  17. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions.
  18. Bluetooth connection requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version 4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later) as well as latest version of Camera Connect app installed
  19. Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only
  20. Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated