M31, the spiral galaxy in Andromeda, with the Canon R6 mirrorless camera.
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Only real-world testing will tell if the R6 MkII has better or worse noise levels than the R6, or has eliminated the R6’s amp glow, reported on below.ĬLICK or TAP on an image to bring it up full screen for closer inspection. But the main improvements over the R6 is to autofocus accuracy, a function of little use to astrophotographers. The MkII has a 24 Mp sensor for slightly better resolution, and offers longer battery life.
NOTE: In early November 2022 Canon announced the EOS R6 MkII, which one assumes will eventually replace the original R6 once stock of that camera runs out. Here I test the mid-priced R6, introduced in August 2020. The superb performance of the Ra has prompted me to stay with the Canon mirrorless R system for future camera purchases. I reviewed that camera in the April 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, with a quick first look here on my blog.
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The reflex mirror is gone, allowing for a more compact camera, better movie capabilities, and enhanced auto-focus functions, among other benefits.īut what about for astrophotography? I reviewed the Sony a7III and Nikon Z6 mirrorless cameras here on my blog and, except for a couple of points, found them excellent for the demands of most astrophotography.įor the last two years I’ve primarily used Canon’s astro-friendly and red-sensitive EOS Ra mirrorless, a model sadly discontinued in September 2021 after just two years on the market. In an extensive technical blog, I put the Canon R6 mirrorless camera through its paces for the demands of astrophotography.Įvery major camera manufacturer, with the lone exception of stalwart Pentax, has moved from producing digital lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, to digital single lens mirrorless (DSLM) cameras.
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