Canon EOS 6D Mark II

The EOS 6D Mark II is a full-frame DSLR introduced by Canon in 2017. Its body measures 144 x 111 x 75 mm and includes an articulating touchscreen.

The Canon EF mount takes EF lenses straight away, and the optical pentaprism viewfinder provides a direct, through-the-lens DSLR shooting experience.

An articulating touchscreen eases high and low shooting angles, and Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth provide wireless connectivity. GPS adds location tagging to files, while weather sealing helps in rough conditions, a combination that suits travel photography.

Its Optics score of 69 is good, placing it in the upper range of cameras in our database for Optics. The 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, paired with a Digic 7 processor, provides ample resolution for large prints and generous cropping.

Autofocus is handled by a 45-point system, and the maximum burst rate is 6.5fps. That figure is a top speed rather than a sustained rate, so time bursts around the key moment.

The ISO range runs from 100 to 40000, and the fastest shutter speed is 1/4000s, together covering a broad span of lighting conditions.

There is no in-body stabilisation, so reducing camera shake relies on shutter speed, holding technique, a support or a stabilised lens where available. The optical pentaprism viewfinder provides a direct view for composing and following subjects.

Video tops out at Full HD, with no 4K option. That is enough for online sharing, family clips and web delivery, but anyone building a 4K workflow will find it limiting.

The maximum video frame rate is 60fps, which is a separate limit from the maximum resolution, and it suits smoother motion or slight slow-motion edits. Recording uses MP4 or MOV, both common video file formats.

A built-in timelapse function handles interval shooting without extra accessories or an external intervalometer. The camera runs the sequence itself, keeping time-lapse projects simple and self-contained on location.

For a full-frame DSLR released in 2017, the video specification covers casual and web use well, and the Full HD ceiling is the deciding limit for anything more demanding.

The Features score of 83 is very good, and the screen contributes heavily. The 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot LCD is touch-sensitive and articulating, so you can tilt it for waist-level or overhead shots and tap settings directly. Live view on that screen suits tripod and odd-angle work.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connection. GPS tags each image file with its location, which removes guesswork when sorting photos after a trip.

Weather sealing helps in dusty or damp conditions, which supports outdoor and travel use. There is no built-in flash, but an external flash unit can be fitted when you need extra light.

Storage and battery is the camera's modest area, with a score of 45. It has a single SD card slot that accepts SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I cards. There is no second slot for overflow or in-camera backup, so carry a card with enough capacity for a full shoot.

The LP-E6N battery is rated at 1200 shots per charge. Real-world endurance varies with how much the screen and wireless features are used, so treat the rating as a guideline rather than a guarantee.

There is no USB charging, so the battery cannot be topped up from a laptop or power bank over USB. Anyone planning long shooting days should keep a second charged LP-E6N ready.