Canon EOS R6 Specifications

SpecificationsCanon EOS R6
  Canon EOS R6
Year Introduced2020
Megapixels20.1
Total Pixels21.4
Sensor Size36.0 x 24.0mm
Pixel Dimensions5472 x 3648
Pixel Size6.56µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/10.6
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationY
Lens MountRF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
FOVCF1.0x
Image ProcessorDIGIC X
 
Autofocus  
TypePhase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
Points1,053 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, 6,072 individually selectable AF points with 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage
Working RangeEV -6.5 to 20 (f/1.2, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, One-Shot AF, Center AF Point)
Point SelectionAutomatic Selection: Face+Tracking AF, Spot AF, 1-point AF (Must be selected for "Limit AF methods"), Expand AF Area, (4-point expansion, Around expansion (8-points)), Zone AF, Large Zone AF (Vertical, Horizontal)
Microadjustment
Touch & Drag AFY
Eye Detection AFY
Focus Bracketing/StackingY
 
Exposure Control  
Metering ModesReal-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16)
(1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering RangeEV -3 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Exposure Comp+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Light Flicker ModeY
IntervalometerY
ISO SensitivityAuto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 204800
Shutter Speed30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
 
Viewfinder  
Type0.5" (12.7mm) OLED color EVF, 3.69 Million dots
CoverageApprox. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.76x
EyepointApprox. 23mm
InformationShutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, AF point information, Exposure level indicator, Number of remaining exposures, Exposure compensation, Battery level, Electronic shutter, HDR shooting, Highlight tone priority, Multiple-exposure shooting, Self-timer shooting mode, Maximum burst, AF method, Exposure simulation, Drive mode, AEB, Metering mode, FEB, Anti-flicker shooting, Still/video cropping, Shooting mode, Aspect ratio, Scene icons Auto Lighting Optimizer, AE lock Picture Style, Flash-ready, White balance, FE lock, Image Quality, High-speed sync, Bluetooth function, Wi-Fi on/off, , Histogram, Electronic level, Focus distance scale in manual focus, IS system, Audio Level – Manual (video), recording time remaining (video), headphone level (video), Video recording resolution frame rate and compression (video) Rec indicator (video)
DOF PreviewYes, via Viewfinder
 
LCD  
TypeVari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.50cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
CoatingAnti-smudge
Brightness AdjManual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options(1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen
 
Flash  
Built-in GNN/A (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageN/A
Built-in Recycle TimeN/A
Modes
X-Sync1/250 sec, 1/200 sec
Exposure Compensation+/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / No
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesStills: Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE (FV), Program AE (P), Shutter priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Tv), Aperture priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Av), Manual (M), Bulb and Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3
Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority (2 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
Clarity
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video)
Lens optical correction
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
Diffraction correction,
Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only)
Resize to M, S1, S2
Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF)
- Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Image straightening
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing
Multiple exposure
HDR
HEIF to Jpeg conversion
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesSingle, Continuous High +, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent Single, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote)
Continuous ShootingMax. approx. 12 fps speed maintained for 1,000+ JPEG, 240 RAW, or 1,000+ CRAW images with AF Tracking
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder Blackout
 
Live View  
FrameRate120 fps
FocusingManual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, 1point AF, Expand AF Area, Zone AF, and Touch shutter
MeteringReal-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16)
(1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Display Options
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeJPEG: 2 compression options
RAW: RAW, C-RAW 14 bit (14-bit with Mechanical shutter and Electronic 1st Curtain, 13-bit A/D conversion with H+ mode, 12-bit A/D conversion with Electronic shutter)
HEIF: 10bit HEIF
Image SizeJPEG / HEIF
3:2 ratio (L, RAW, C-RAW) 5472 x 3648, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S1) 2736 x 1824, (S2) 2400 x 1600
1.6x (crop) (L) 3408 x 2272, (S2) 2400 x 1600
4:3 ratio (L) 7280 x 5464, (M) 5152 x 3872, (S1) 3712 x 2784, (S2) 2112 x 1600
16:9 ratio (L) 5472 x 3072, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S1) 2736 x 1536, (S2) 2400 x 1344
1:1 ratio (L) 3648 x 3648, (M) 2432 x 2432, (S1) 1824 x 1824, (S2) 1600 x 1600
Movie Type4K to 60 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 with Canon LOG or HDR PQ, Internal Recording in All Formats, with AF
Movie Size4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB)
4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) 9
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) light inter frame, (IPB light)
Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)
Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I){foot}
Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card.
 
Other Information  
Wireless FeaturesBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
GPSVia GP-E2 GPS receiver
Custom Functions 21 Custom Functions
LCD Panel / IlluminationNo / No
Water & Dust ResistanceYes
Sound MemoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceUSB 3.1 Gen 2
Other InterfaceHDMI micro out terminal Type D (CEC not compatible), Microphone in (3.5mm stereo mini jack), Headphone out (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeDual SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II Supported
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied), LP-E6N, LP-E6
Battery LifeApprox. With LCD 510 shots (at 23°C)
With LCD 510 (at 0°C)
With Viewfinder 380 shots (at 23°C) {foot}
With Viewfinder 380 (at 0°C)
Power Supply Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E6E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6, PD-E1 USB power adapter
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsMagnesium Alloy body covers
Shutter Durability Rating300,000
Operating Environment32–104°F / 0–+40°C
Dimensions Inches5.45 x 3.84 x 3.48" (138 x 97.5 x 88.4mm)
CIPA Weight24.0 oz (680g)
 
Accessories  
Viewfinder
Wireless File TransmitterBiult-in
Compatible LensesRF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E with Adapter)
Battery Grip BG-R10  Buy ►
RemoteRemote control with E3 type socket; Wireless Remote Control BR-E1
Other
 
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