
But considering how often wildlife photographers utilize extenders, they will likely accept the 6D II's 45 point AF system to gain significantly more AF functionality at f/8. For wildlife photographers who never plan on using lens+extender combinations, the 5D III may be the better choice thanks to its 61 point AF system. In comparison, only the center AF point (with 4 assist points) is enabled on the 5D III with f/8 maximum apertures and subject tracking is unavailable in Live View. And on top of that, Live View with subject tracking can be utilized with lens+extender combinations through f/11. Another drawback is the 6D II's lack of a headphone jack.Įven though it features fewer overall points, those shooting wildlife will likely prefer the 6D II's slightly faster burst rate and AF system capable of up-to 27 active phase-detect AF points when using lens+extender combinations resulting in an f/8 effective maximum aperture.
#5D MARK III VS 6D MP4#
MP4 recording format if someone instead preferred using the. Another nice feature that DSLR filmmakers are likely to appreciate is the 6D II's ability to create 4K UHD time-lapses in-camera, though many filmmakers will prefer to compile their time-lapses in post-processing for more control over the final video (essentially making this feature a less compelling advantage compared to the 5D III).įrom a video perspective, one drawback could be the 6D II's.
#5D MARK III VS 6D MOVIE#
However, the importance of some of the 5D III bullet points could easily sway one's decision in favor of the older, economical 5-series body.įirst of all, anyone wanting to quickly create high quality videos with their DSLR will likely prefer the 6D's Movie Servo AF – thanks to its Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor – as well as its vari-angle LCD. microphone mini jack onlyĪs is evident above, the 6D Mark II has more advantage bullet points compared to the 5D Mark III.

More AF points active at f/8 (27 points vs.contrast-detect AF in Live View with no Movie Servo AF Dual Pixel AF sensor with Movie Servo AF vs.
#5D MARK III VS 6D FULL#
With that said, let's look at how these full frame contenders differ.Īdvantages of the EOS 6D Mark II over the 5D Mark III:


Make no mistake, these bodies are similarly versatile and capable cameras, but depending on the intended use and/or photographic challenges being pursued, either one may be a better choice compared to the other. If you are considering the purchase of a Canon EOS 6D Mark II, you may also be considering the EOS 5D Mark III as they are similarly priced with an also-attractive, mid level feature set within the confines of today's camera market.

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