Canon 6D Mark ii Upgrade Suggestions for Professional Product Photography

[denomane]

Hello, 

I'm looking for some thoughts on what mirrorless Canon camera I should upgrade to. I am a professional lifestyle product photographer, primarily using natural light and have been using a Canon 6D Mark ii for about 6 years. I know it inside out and it works well for me but I know it's time to upgrade! 

I need a camera that:

- works well in low light conditions

- has a flip screen

I mainly shoot still products so I don't need a camera for fast moving items/long distance etc. 

As I transition to new kit, will my existing lenses work as well with an adaptor or is it not worth doing?

Thank you so much in advance.

[Tronhard]

Hi and welcome to the forum:
Given you have been using the 6DII for some years, the direct equivalent of that would be the R6II, but since you are not seeking to track moving subjects and likely will be shooting from some camera support, then the R8 would be a very good FF body to consider.   It shares the same excellent 24MP sensor with the R6II, and has the same focusing system. 
Side by Side Comparison: Canon EOS R8 vs. Canon EOS R6 Mark II: Digital Photography Review (dpreview...

The main differences are the R8 has no In-Body Image Stabilization, a smaller capacity battery (LP-E17), and does not take a native battery grip.  However, in a scenario such as yours, for the considerable price differential I suspect you will not miss those.  If you are in the US (this being an international site), you can get a great deal from Canon's Refurbished camera page: Refurbished EOS R8 Body (canon.com).  These cameras may simply have an opened box, been used for a demonstration or similar, but will be good as new and come with a warranty and saving).

You can use EF lenses on your R bodies via the Canon EF-RF adapter.  There seems to be no issues with Canon native lenses, especially post 2009 vintage units.

[denomane]

Hi Trevor, I really appreciate your reply. Thank you so much for your time. 

All your assumptions are correct! Appreciate hearing the two possible price point options.  I'm in the UK so unfortunately cannot benefit from that refurbished website but I will look for similar in this country.

Another quick question if you have some thoughts, please: Do you think it's worth me upgrading? I guess I am complacent with my equipment because it works for what I do but have a nagging feeling it's time to go to mirrorless as feels like everyone else is. I don't want to be spending lots of money because of the influence of others but also assume that, as technology is changing, I know I need to change at some point. Is now the right time for me, do you think? 

Thank you again, so much. Georgia 

[p4pictures]

Hi Georgia,

As you are in the UK, you might want to make use of the Canon UK test drive scheme to try a camera for 48 hours before you buy. After completion of a test drive you usually are provided with a discount voucher if you buy the tested item from a UK dealer. 

Canon UK test drive scheme is here: https://www.canon.co.uk/testdrive/ 

You could even do multiple test drives, with both EOS R8 and R6 Mark II and lens adapter.

[jrhoffman75]

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@denomane wrote:

Hello, 

I'm looking for some thoughts on what mirrorless Canon camera I should upgrade to. I am a professional lifestyle product photographer, primarily using natural light and have been using a Canon 6D Mark ii for about 6 years. I know it inside out and it works well for me but I know it's time to upgrade! 

I need a camera that:

- works well in low light conditions

- has a flip screen

I mainly shoot still products so I don't need a camera for fast moving items/long distance etc. 

As I transition to new kit, will my existing lenses work as well with an adaptor or is it not worth doing?

Thank you so much in advance.

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Welcome.

If your 6D Mark II is performing well for you, and you don't have a need to purchase additional lenses I wouldn't see a need for upgrading. The 6D is listed by Canon for a service life of 2025 and the Mark II as TBD, which means if you have a problem it can be serviced.