And it bloody well out to, considering the massive jump in price. This is the point where we come to the obvious conclusion: the 5D Mark IV earns the top slot on just about every metric. Anyone using this as a primarily stills-camera will certainly enjoy the limited video features, but that is about the maximum of their usefulness. This is not a camera aimed towards filmmakers of any serious nature. And adding insult to injury, there is no way to generate a clean HDMI feed to bypass the internal recording options. But the 6D Mark II lacks an All-I codec, leaving you with only the weaker IPB option. Both cameras put up the same 1080/60p maximum frame rate recording, and both wield a similar implementation of the lovely Dual-Pixel Autofocus.
Again, we see stronger ISO performance and a full-frame sensor from the 6D Mark II, but the advantages end there. For filmmakers, the comparison is even worse. Its folding screen, higher megapixel count, and marginally better ISO performance offset the slower burst speed and weaker Autofocus. The only major advantage that the 6D Mark II has over it is the sensor size. And as a bonus, you get the only flip-out screen of this trio! Comparing to the 7D Mark II though, we see that the competition is a fair bit tougher. So if losing features such as the ability to shoot to CF cards, 1/8000 shutter speed, and USB3.0 connectivity doesn’t bother you, the 6D Mark II could be the camera for you. It would be a rare photographer indeed who could look at a picture from each camera and discern any difference. Price-wise, it sits much closer to the 7D Mark II than the 5D Mark IV while still arguably capturing the same look.
So why buy or rent this awkward middle child? Well, for Canon photographers that want that full-frame look, there really is no cheaper option. The 6D Mark II continues this grand tradition - it lacks dual card slots, and it just isn’t as friendly to filmmakers. They rock sensors similar to the 5Ds - but not with the same processors. They pack similar features to the 5D lineup - but missing a few of the tastier options. The 6D line has, for years now, served as Canon’s gateway to full-frame photo and video. At almost half the price of a 5D Mark IV, it is a sold choice for any videographer looking to buy on a budget and still hold their image to a high standard. It sports a clean 4:2:2 8-bit HDMI output and shoots slow-motion at 60fps in 1080 - both upgrades from the Mark I. This was Canon’s first implementation of Dual-Pixel autofocus in a DSLR body, and it hasn’t lost any of its luster. For filmmakers, it packs even more fun under the hood.
Between the feature list and the durable build, this is a camera your renters will be happy with for years to come. And on top of all that, it is also rated for 200,000 shutter cycles.