Specifications (EOS M6 Mark II)

TypeTypeDigital single-lens non-reflex AF/AE camera
Recording mediaSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
* UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Image sensor sizeApprox. 22.3×14.8 mm
Compatible lensesCanon EF-M lenses
* EF/EF-S lenses supported with a mount adapter attached (RF lenses not supported)
(Effective angle of view is approx. 1.6 times the indicated focal length.)
Lens mountCanon EF-M mount
Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor (supports Dual pixel CMOS AF)
Effective pixelsApprox. 32.5 megapixels
* Rounded to the nearest 100,000.
Aspect ratio3:2
Dust deletionAuto, Appending Dust Delete Data
Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0
Image typeJPEG, RAW (CR3, a Canon 14-bit RAW format)
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible
* RAW images shot continuously are processed using 12-bit AD conversion.
Pixels recorded
* Rounded to the nearest 100,000.
L (Large)Approx. 32.3 megapixels (6960×4640)
M (Medium)Approx. 15.4 megapixels (4800×3200)
S1 (Small 1)Approx. 8.1 megapixels (3472×2320)
S2 (Small 2)Approx. 3.8 megapixels (2400×1600)
RAWApprox. 32.3 megapixels (6960×4640)
C-RAWApprox. 32.3 megapixels (6960×4640)
Aspect ratio3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Folder creation and selectionAvailable
File numberingContinuous, Auto reset, Manual reset
Image Processing During ShootingPicture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1–3
White balanceAuto (Ambience priority), Auto (White priority), Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (approx. 2500–10000 K)
White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided
* Flash color temperature information transmission possible
Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer provided
Noise reductionApplicable to high ISO speed shots and long exposures
Highlight tone priorityAvailable
Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, Digital Lens Optimizer, Chromatic aberration correction, Diffraction correction
AutofocusFocus methodDual pixel CMOS AF
AF methodFace+Tracking, Spot AF, 1-point AF, Zone AF
Available AF point positionsMax. 5,481
* When selected with the cross keys
Available AF areas when automatically selectedMax. 143
Touch & drag AFAvailable
Magnified viewApprox. 5×/10×
Manual focus (MF)MF peaking
Still photo shootingAF operationOne-Shot AF, Servo AF
Eye Detection AFAvailable
Continuous AFAvailable
AF areaHorizontal: Approx. 88%, Vertical: Approx. 100%
Horizontal: Approx. 80%, Vertical: Approx. 80%
* Varies depending on factors such as the lens and aspect ratio used
Focusing brightness rangeEV –5 to 18
(f/1.4, center AF point, at room temperature, ISO 100, One-Shot AF)
Focus bracketingAvailable
AF-assist beamBuilt-in LED lamp
Movie recordingAF areaHorizontal: Approx. 88%, Vertical: Approx. 100%
Horizontal: Approx. 80%, Vertical: Approx. 80%
* Varies depending on factors such as the lens used
Focusing brightness range[4K] EV –2.5 to 18
[Full HD/HD] EV –3 to 18
(f/1.4, center AF point, at room temperature, ISO 100, One-Shot AF, 29.97fps/25.00fps)
Movie Servo AFAvailable
Movie Servo AF characteristicsTracking sensitivity, AF speed
Exposure ControlMetering modeReal-time metering with image sensor
384-zone (24×16) metering
Still photo shooting• Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
• Partial metering (approx. 4.5% of screen, at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 2.6% of screen, at center)
• Center-weighted average metering
Movie recordingCenter-weighted average and Evaluative metering with the image sensor
* Automatically set by the focus method
Metering brightness rangeStill photo shootingEV –2 to 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
Movie recordingEV 0 to 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
ShutterElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. (total shutter speed range; available range varies by shooting mode), Bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec.
* Setting range differs when recording movies
Shooting modeBasic ZoneScene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Special scene (Self Portrait, Portrait, Smooth skin, Landscape, Sports, Panning, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed)
Creative ZoneFlexible-priority AE, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure
Custom shooting modesC1, C2
Movie recordingMovie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, HDR Movie
ISO speed (recommended exposure index)Basic ZoneISO speed set automatically
Creative ZoneISO Auto, manually set within ISO 100–25600 (in 1/3- or 1-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 51200)
* With highlight tone priority set, the minimum limit will be ISO 200
Movie recordingMovie auto exposureISO speed automatically set, expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 25600)
Movie manual exposureISO Auto, manually set within ISO 100–12800 (in 1/3- or 1-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 25600)
HDR movieISO speed set automatically
* With highlight tone priority set, the minimum limit will be ISO 200
ISO speed settingsStill photo shootingISO speed range, Auto range, Minimum shutter speed
Movie recordingISO speed range, Max for Auto, Time-lapse Max for Auto
Exposure compensationStill photo shootingManual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with manual exposure compensation)
Movie recording±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lockStill photo shootingAuto: AE lock when focus is achieved can be enabled or disabled for each metering mode with a Custom Function
Manual: With AE lock button
Movie recordingWith AE lock button
Flicker reductionAvailable in still photo shooting
Bulb timerBulb exposure time settable
Interval timerShooting interval and shot count settable
HDR shootingDynamic range adjustment: Auto, ±1 EV, ±2 EV, ±3 EV
Effects: Natural, Art standard, Art vivid, Art bold, Art embossed
Auto image alignment: Available
Touch shutterAvailable
Drive SystemDrive modeSingle shooting, High-speed continuous shooting+, High-speed continuous shooting, Low-speed continuous shooting, Self-timer: 10sec./remote control, Self-timer: 2sec./remote control, Self-timer: Continuous
Continuous shooting speedHigh-speed continuous shooting+: Max. approx. 14 shots/sec.
High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 7.0 shots/sec.
* Lower continuous shooting speed when reducing flicker or during flash photography.
* The continuous shooting speed for high-speed continuous shooting may be lower, depending on conditions such as these: battery level, temperature, flicker reduction, shutter speed, aperture value, subject conditions, brightness, AF operation, type of lens, use of flash, and shooting settings.
Low-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec.
Maximum burstJPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 54 shots (Approx. 54 shots)
RAW: Approx. 23 shots (Approx. 23 shots)
C-RAW: Approx. 34 shots (Approx. 36 shots)
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 23 shots (Approx. 23 shots)
C-RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 34 shots (Approx. 36 shots)
* Measured with an SD card conforming to Canon testing standards (standard: 32 GB UHS-I card / high-speed: 32 GB UHS-II card) and under conditions following the standards (high-speed continuous shooting, 3:2 still image aspect ratio, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style).
* Figures in parentheses are the number of shots when a Canon’s standard testing UHS-II SD card is used.
FlashBuilt-in flashRetractable manual pop-up flash
Guide numberApprox. 4.6/15.1 (ISO 100, meters/feet)
Flash coverage: Approx. 15mm lens angle of view
Recycling time: Approx. 4 sec.
External SpeedliteEL/EX series Speedlites supported
Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
Automatic firingAvailable with Speedlites equipped with this feature
Flash exposure compensation±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lockAvailable
Continuous shooting priority modeAvailable with Speedlites equipped with this feature
PC terminalNot provided
Flash controlBuilt-in flash settings, External flash function settings, External flash Custom Function settings
Movie RecordingRecording formatMP4
VideoMPEG-4 AVC/H.264, variable (average) bit rate
AudioAAC
Movie recording size4K (3840×2160), Full HD (1920×1080), HD (1280×720)
HDR movies: Full HD
Time-lapse movies: 4K/Full HD
Frame rate119.88p/59.94p/29.97p (with NTSC)
100.00p/50.00p/25.00p (with PAL)
Compression methodStandard (IPB), Light (IPB)
* In Hybrid Auto or time-lapse movie recording: ALL-I
Bit rate/Card performance requirements (writing/reading speed)4K (29.97p/25.00p)/Standard (IPB)
: Approx. 120 Mbps/UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3 or higher
Full HD High Frame Rate (119.88p/100.00p)/Standard (IPB)
: Approx. 120 Mbps/UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3 or higher
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/Standard (IPB)
: Approx. 60 Mbps/SD Speed Class 10 or higher
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/Standard (IPB)
: Approx. 30 Mbps/SD Speed Class 4 or higher
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/Light (IPB)
: Approx. 12 Mbps/SD Speed Class 4 or higher
HD (59.94p/50.00p)/Standard (IPB)
: Approx. 26 Mbps/SD Speed Class 4 or higher
4K Time-lapse movie (29.97p/25.00p)
: 40 MB/s or faster (reading speed)
Time-lapse movie (29.97p/25.00p)
: 20 MB/s or faster (reading speed)
Sound recordingBuilt-in stereo microphones, external stereo microphone jack provided
Sound-recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided
Movie digital ISAvailable (Enable/Enhanced)
HDR moviesAvailable
Video snapshotAvailable
Time-lapse movies4K or Full HD
HDMI outputImage output without information display available
* 4K output supported; Auto/1080p selectable
Remote control shootingAvailable
Still photo shootingNot available during movie recording
ScreenTypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Screen size and dots3.0-in. (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots
Field of view (coverage)Still photo shooting: Approx. 100% vertically/horizontally (when set to JPEG Large/Fine)
Movie recording: Approx. 100% vertically/horizontally
Angular adjustmentTilting: Approx. 180° upward and 45° downward
Brightness adjustmentManual (7 levels)
Display settingsMode guide, Feature guide
Interface languages29
Touch-screen panelCapacitive sensing
PlaybackImage display formatSingle-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with basic information), Single-image display (Shooting information displayed: Detailed information, Lens/histogram, White balance, Picture Style 1, Picture Style 2, Color space/noise reduction, Lens aberration correction 1, Lens aberration correction 2, GPS information), Index display (4/9/36/100 images)
* Customizable shooting information display
Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
AF point displayAvailable
Grid display3 types
Magnified viewApprox. 2×–10×, initial magnification and position settable
Image searchSearch conditions settable (by rating, date, folder, protected, type of file)
Image browsing method1 image, 10 images, Specified number, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected, Rating
Image rotationAvailable
Image protectionAvailable
RatingAvailable
Movie playbackAvailable
Start/end movie scene editingAvailable
4K movie frame grabExtraction of specified movie frames and saving as JPEG images
Slide showAll images or images matching the search conditions are played back automatically.
In-camera RAW image processingCreative Assist, RAW and C-RAW image processing possible
Brightness adjustment, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG image-recording quality, Color space, Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, Digital Lens Optimizer, Chromatic aberration correction, Diffraction correction)
ResizingAvailable
CroppingAvailable
Print orderingDPOF version 1.1 compatible
Customization FeaturesCustom Functions15 functions
Custom shooting modesRegistered to C1/C2 on the Mode dial
My MenuUp to 5 screens can be registered
Copyright informationText entry and appending possible
InterfaceDigital terminalHi-Speed USB equivalent; terminal shape: USB Type-C
Computer communication, charging with USB Power Adapter PD-E1
HDMI OUT terminalType D (auto switching of resolution)
External microphone IN terminal3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 or commercially-available external microphone connectable
Remote control terminalCompatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3
Wireless remote controlCompatible with Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (via Bluetooth)
Wireless FeaturesWi-FiStandards complianceIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Transmission methodDS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b), OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
Transmission frequency (central frequency)Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz
Channels: 1–11
Connection methodCamera access point mode, infrastructure*
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported
SecurityAuthentication method: Open system, Shared key, or WPA/WPA2-PSK
Encryption: WEP, TKIP, AES
Compatible devices/servicesSmartphones, computers, Wi-Fi printers, Web services
BluetoothStandards complianceBluetooth Specification Version 4.1 compliant (Bluetooth low energy technology)
Transmission methodGFSK modulation
Compatible devicesSmartphones, wireless remote controls
PowerBatteryBattery Pack LP-E17, quantity 1
* AC power usable with household power outlet accessories
* USB Power Adapter PD-E1 enables in-camera charging of LP-E17.
Number of possible shotsApprox. 305 shots at room temperature (+23°C/73°F)
* With power saving enabled, and using a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17
Movie recording time availableApprox. 1 hr. 20 min. at room temperature (+23°C/73°F)
* Under default movie autoexposure mode settings, and using a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17
Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W×H×D)Approx. 119.6×70.0×49.2 mm/4.71×2.76×1.94 in.
WeightApprox. 408g/14.39 oz. (including battery pack and card)/Approx. 361g/12.73 oz. (body only)
* Applies to both black and silver models
Operating EnvironmentWorking temperature range0–40°C (32–104°F)
Working humidity85% or less
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All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
Dimensions and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice.
If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens manufacturer.