The EOS 6D Mark II upgrades Canon's first 'affordable' full-frame DSLR in a number of key respects: a new sensor boosts the resolution from 20.2 to 26.2 Megapixels while now sporting Dual Pixel CMOS AF for smooth refocusing in live view and movies, the AF system goes from a basic 11-point to a...

When I checked Canon's website to verify the specs on the EOS 6D Mark II ($1,999, body only; $3,099, for the test camera supplied with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM "kit" lens) I was a bit surprised to see it termed a "gateway" for enthusiasts to step up to a full-frame DSLR.

Back in 2012, Canon unleashed one of the most popular cameras to ever grace the market, the EOS 6D . Packing in a 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the camera was powered by the outstanding Digic 5+ processor and boasted a native ISO of 100-25,600.

For superb performance on the go, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II camera puts full-frame performance into a compact, fully featured DSLR. Its 26.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 Image Processor help deliver amazing results even at expanded ISO settings, making it great for challenging low-light...

The $2,000 price-point is a fascinating one for DSLRs and ILCs, with a bounty of excellent choices, whether it be Olympus' flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Nikon's flagship APS-C-sensor D500, or this entry-level Full Frame EOS 6Dii.

Affordable Full Frame performance; Access to a deep stable of exceptional Canon EF glass; Excellent color and contrast reproduction; Very Good ISO performance; Vari-angle & touchscreen useful for odd angles; More amenities than the previous generation; Versatile Auto Focus systems (optical & Live...

Slower & less rugged than flagship mirrorless systems; Lacks 4K Video Recording; No in-body image stabilization

The EOS 6D Mark II is a major step forward from the original 6D, but more in operational speed and performance than outright image quality. It's a terrific camera to use, but its price puts it up against a number of strong cameras.

Fast Dual Pixel live view AF; Great vari-angle rear touchscreen; Handling; build and controls

No 4K video; Image quality hasn't moved on; Only one card slot

Canon is, without a doubt, one of the top dogs of the camera industry, and is the pioneer of DSLRs. This camera meets their mark, with its standout feature being the 4K HD video recording. Nowadays, 4K resolution is becoming more common in technology, so this is a great model.

4K Full HD time-lapse video recording and viewing, ISO range of 100 to 40000 for amazing low light results, 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor for great quality photos, Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability for easy image transfer, Superfast wide-area 45 point autofocus with continuous shooting

Freezes at times while shooting, Focus points are in a poor place

I was so pumped when the Canon 6D Mark II rumors were pouring out and when it was announced . Then, early reports concerned me about the image quality; however, I was also a little hopeful that the numbers and charts wouldn’t necessarily reflect real world experience.