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 p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Upgrading to the R6II from the R6. Give me your thoughts | |
I had what seemed like frequent freezes with the R6II. It was actually the EVF/display going black for about 5 seconds then recovering. During the blackouts, the camera could still AF and subject track, shoot photos, etc. (because I tested it by actually shooting something while the EVF was black and the results were correctly focused). I haven't bothered to take it to Canon but maybe I should before the warranty expires. Anyway, I'm pretty sure my problem is somehow connected to the auto-switch EVF-rear display function. I disabled auto-switch and instead use an assigned button. I have very, very rarely had the blackouts since. Previously I'd have them 20+ times an event.
In respect to actual freezes, like when it's necessary to pull out the battery - this has happened from time to time. But it also happened with CPS loaner R5s and R3s, so I chalk it up more to the complexity of the software running these cameras getting overloaded from time to time.
I also have the R6 as my second camera and in normal use I don't really notice much difference between the two in respect to AF performance. Battery consumption is much improved with the R6II and it doesn't seem to get as hot as the R6. I just shot a football game in full sun and warm weather. The R6 was hardly in use as a second camera and was noticeably warm to the touch. The thermometer symbol appeared in the viewfinder a number of times, but never progressed to a shutdown level. No such problem with the R6II. IMO the R6II is a general refinement with some potentially useful features for event coverage, such as high frequency flicker detection, which has come in handy when photographing productions using LED stage lighting/spotlights, etc.
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