Canon EOS R6 V Delivers 7K RAW at $2,500, but Sacrifices EVF for Video Focus
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Updated · Engadget · Jul 27
Canon EOS R6 V Delivers 7K RAW at $2,500, but Sacrifices EVF for Video Focus
2 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jul 27
Summary
Engadget found Canon’s $2,500 EOS R6 V excels as a creator camera, pairing a 33MP full-frame sensor with 7K 12-bit RAW, open-gate recording and active cooling in a mirrorless body.
In testing, the camera recorded 7K RAW at 60 fps for more than 80 minutes in roughly 85F weather before the battery died, while autofocus, stabilization and Canon’s color science all stood out.
Those strengths come with trade-offs: the R6 V lacks an electronic viewfinder and mechanical shutter, making it less appealing for photography despite 40 fps RAW bursts and strong subject-detection AF.
Against rivals, Engadget said the R6 V outclasses Sony’s ZV-E1 on RAW, open-gate video and handling, while competing closely with Nikon’s $2,200 ZR depending on whether buyers prioritize 7K resolution or lower rolling shutter.