Fujisan Drive
Clear view of Mt. Fuji this Sunday. This is rare enough to take a few photos while driving towards it.
Canon EOS R6
The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile, full-frame mirrorless camera that has quickly gained popularity among photographers and videographers for its excellent performance, impressive autofocus, and strong low-light capabilities. In this review, we’ll look at why the R6 is an ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts who need reliability, speed, and advanced features without the higher price tag of its sibling, the R5.
With a 20.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, the EOS R6 offers great image quality with excellent dynamic range, detailed shadows, and vibrant colors. The sensor, combined with Canon’s DIGIC X processor, allows for fast image processing, smooth performance, and clean results even at high ISO settings. Its native ISO range of 100–102,400 (expandable to 204,800) makes it particularly well-suited for low-light photography, such as indoor events, night scenes, and astrophotography.
The R6 is equipped with Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, an advanced autofocus system with 1,053 AF points that cover nearly the entire frame. This autofocus system is fast, accurate, and features sophisticated subject-tracking with eye, face, and animal detection, perfect for portraits, action shots, and wildlife photography. The R6 also offers a quick 12 fps continuous shooting speed with the mechanical shutter and up to 20 fps with the electronic shutter, making it an excellent choice for sports and fast-moving subjects.
For videographers, the EOS R6 can record 4K video at up to 60fps, delivering beautiful, high-resolution footage with reliable autofocus and smooth color rendering. Although it doesn’t feature 8K like the R5, the R6’s 4K quality and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording are impressive and well-suited for professional-quality video production. Canon’s inclusion of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) offers up to 8 stops of stabilization, making handheld video and low-light photography much more stable and sharp.
The EOS R6’s design is both durable and user-friendly, with a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body that can withstand outdoor elements. The camera’s 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD is bright, sharp, and fully articulated, ideal for creative angles and vlogging. The high-resolution 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) provides a clear, lifelike preview, enhancing the shooting experience for those who prefer EVF composition.
With dual card slots for SD UHS-II cards, the EOS R6 allows for flexible storage options, such as backup and overflow recording, which is ideal for extended shoots and professional work. The camera’s ergonomic design is comfortable to handle, with intuitive controls and customizable settings that enhance its ease of use in demanding scenarios.
For photographers and videographers who want a high-performance, full-frame camera without the premium price of the R5, the Canon EOS R6 offers an outstanding blend of speed, image quality, and advanced autofocus. It’s an excellent choice for those who need a versatile tool for both photo and video work, making it a reliable companion across various genres.
Explore how well this camera performs with high-quality, real-world samples, so you can decide for yourself with my carefully crafted shots!
New Year Prayer
Japanese tradition for the new year : go to the temple and pray, here at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Harajuku. Can you see the ¥500 coin being tossed in the air on the first shot?
Year of the Tiger
Nice tiger decoration set up for the new year at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Harajuku.
Seijin No Hi
The Coming of Age (成人の日 – Seijin no Hi) is a holiday held annually in Japan on the second Monday of January, to congratulate and encourage all those turning 20. This year’s celebration was more cheerful than last year’s, albeit the required masks.
Wild Boar Nabe
Wild boar hotpot, is a dish commonly found in cold, rural, mountainous regions of Japan.
Higashiyama Onsen
Spending the last day of 2021 in Higashiyama Onsen, near Aizuwakamatsu. Heavy snowfalls during the night is a guarantee of lovely pictures in the morning.
CMC GmbH Porsche
Two years ago, my brother gave me this amazing die cast model of a 1964 Porsche 901 from CMC GmbH for Christmas. Look at the quality !
Lunch
The RF50mm f/1.2L is good but on the large side. So when I need to travel light, I use the RF50mm f/1.8 instead, a much smaller and lighter lens which still gives decent results on static subjects. Three food examples here.
Shinjuku Platform
Trying the macro lens on non-macro subjects.
Shinjuku Station
The world’s busiest train station always offer some nice photo opportunities.
Flower Macro
Walking around with a macro lens is a totally new experience for me. The tiniest flowers growing in a crack in the pavement suddenly becomes beautiful. It changes how you see things.
Food Bokeh
Yes the RF 50mm f/1.2L is big, heavy, and not cheap but no other lens can be that sharp wide open at f1.2 !