rscheffler wrote:
...But one aspect of 45MP that I do appreciate at times when I deliver SOOC jpegs, is that APS-C at 17MP is a very flexible resolution...
So, it appears that Canon has a proper 7D/7D2 successor after all. .
I agree, that sounds like it would be very handy for certain event or sports work.
I totally get you regarding the remaining drawbacks of the 6-series compared to the more expensive models, even if the R6 Mark III is competitive in its category (moreso if you are a hybrid shooter).
I think both the R6 II and the R5 II inherit the AF algorithms from the R1. However, the R6 II lacks Canon's "DIGIC Accelerator" co-processor. That, combined with the slower readout speed no doubt accounts for the lesser responsiveness you observed.
I actually gave one of my R6 Mark IIs to my son and sold off the other one in anticipation of upgrading to the Mark III. (I am currently am enjoying using the R8.) Like you, I wasn't immediately persuaded, however. In my case, it's more to do with lack of "quality of life improvements" , like a higher resolution OLED viewfinder and blackout-free shooting at something less than 40 FPS.
So I'm currently in a holding pattern trying to decide if I want to jump up to the R5 II or not. Being semi-retired these days it's mostly a discretionary purchase (for better and worse, haha).
May 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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rscheffler wrote:
...But one aspect of 45MP that I do appreciate at times when I deliver SOOC jpegs, is that APS-C at 17MP is a very flexible resolution...
So, it appears that Canon has a proper 7D/7D2 successor after all. .
I agree, that sounds like it would be very handy for certain event or sports work.
I totally get you regarding the remaining drawbacks of the 6-series compared to the more expensive models, even if the R6 Mark II is competitive in its category (moreso if you are a hybrid shooter).
I think both the R6 II and the R5 II inherit the AF algorithms from the R1. However, the R6 II lacks Canon's "DIGIC Accelerator" co-processor. That, combined with the slower readout speed no doubt accounts for the lesser responsiveness you observed.
I actually gave one of my R6 Mark IIs to my son and sold off the other one in anticipation of upgrading to the Mark III. (I am currently am enjoying using the R8.) Like you, I wasn't immediately persuaded, however. In my case, it's more to do with lack of "quality of life improvements" , like a higher resolution OLED viewfinder and blackout-free shooting at something less than 40 FPS.
So I'm currently in a holding pattern trying to decide if I want to jump up to the R5 II or not. Being semi-retired these days it's mostly a discretionary purchase (for better and worse, haha).
May 14, 2026 at 02:17 PM
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