Advantages of the EOS 6D Mark II over the 5D Mark III: Dual Pixel AF sensor with Movie Servo AF vs. contrast-detect AF in Live View with no Movie Servo AF More resolution (26.2 vs. 22.3) DIGIC 7 vs. DIGIC 5+ More sensitive AF (EV -3 – 18 vs. EV -2 – 18) More AF points active at f/8 (27 points vs. center AF point with 4 assist points)
Fast forward to 2017 and Canon’s announcement of a second generation in the 6D series – the Canon EOS 6D Mark II (6D2). The popularity of the 6D line was illustrated to me by the many, many viewers and readers of mine who sat out the initial release of the 5D Mark IV to see what the new 6D2 might offer. I too had high expectations
has continuous autofocus when recording movies. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Nikon D500. When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp. has a microphone input. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Nikon D500. A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.
The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds. supports a remote smartphone. Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Nikon D610. This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device. has an HDMI output. Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Nikon D610. The Canon 6D Mark II, in the case of the 6D. And the 7D Mark II, in the case of the 7D. So neither the Canon 6D nor the Canon 7D can be purchased brand new from Canon, these days. That said, you can buy both of these cameras on the used market. The Canon 6D currently goes for around US$500-600, which is a steal, considering that it gets you Nikon D600 vs. Canon EOS 6D vs. Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs. Canon EOS 5D Mark II. 4 cameras compared. ADD CAMERA Nikon D600. Canon EOS 6D. Canon EOS 5D Mark III