EOS R6 Mark II, Does not shut off - always dead battery

[Photonmaster]

Even when my camera is OFF, the red light on the back blinks occasionally every few minutes. When it does so, the lens seems to activate as I can hear it.

Almost always, when I go to use the camera, the battery is dead. At first I thought it was because I had not used the camera in several weeks - I have other cameras that I use more frequently, but then when I go to use it, the battery is dead so I pick up my reliable cameras (Sony, Fuji) and they are always ready to shoot. 

I am disappointed with the quality of this camera - I just can't seem to catch it with a fresh battery! I have created a service request and will send it in - but has anyone else seen this problem. I'm ready to get rid of my Canon gear, so you may see a fire sale on this one!

[pedz]

Off topic slightly but for airplane mode, I wish there was an option.  One setting would be like it is now where bluetooth and Wi-Fi operate even when the camera is off.  The other setting is they both turn off when the power switch is off.  For me, I want Off to mean Off.  Currently I need to remember to go to airplane mode unless I’m sure I’m going to use the camera within a few days.  Then, when Canon Connect doesn’t connect, I have to remind myself to, oh yea, turn off airplane mode.

[rs-eos]

That sounds reasonable. I would submit this feedback to Canon by going to their main page (https://www.usa.canon.com/), then clicking on "[+]Feedback" either at the very top or bottom of that page.

[Waddizzle]

I think the best practice is to disable wireless communications whenever you are not actively using them.  

Leaving the wireless connectivity enabled when not in use is a bad decision, IMHO. I have seen many posts in these forums about cameras hanging or locking up, forcing people to pull their batteries. It’s never clear to me that they have actually disabled wireless connectivity.  

The most common response to the question is a claim that isn’t the problem.  In other words, a non-answer to the question. 

I suspect that their cameras are wirelessly connecting to nearby devices, including the phone in their pocket. 

[pedz]

I agree but I want my images geotagged which implies GPS which implies using Canon Connect whenever I'm shooting.  And I agree that it needs to be disconnected when not in use.  Thus... I turn it off whenever I turn the camera off (usually I turn off the camera and then go Dahh!, turn it back on, turn off airplane mode, then turn the camera off again).  And turn airplane mode off (enable wireless communications) when I get ready to shoot.

[Photonmaster]

Hello everyone,
Thank you for the replies. I went through your suggestions and here is what I found: Indeed, there was a 16:9 (I think) crop set. I don't every recall changing that as I'm not interested in this feature. I changed it to "Full" and the lines went away - those lines are not well drawn on the screen. They are almost blurry and in a strange color, not at all like a technically created indicator which is why I thought it was a problem. For the issue of the camera never turning off: This seems to have been the WiFi or Bluetooth. I switched those off and immediately the camera appeared to be. put to rest. I also then performed a full reset: I think there are two types of reset and I did both of them as I really haven't developed any custom preferences. Lastly, I purchased a book for the camera by David Busch. I've ready the first 4 chapters and this has been fantastic - several things I would never have been able use or understand because I was using my camera knowledge from years and decades ago. I feel much better about this camera now. 

Thank you for your helpful suggestions - the frustration was borne of ignorance on my part. 

[shadowsports]

This is good news.  The R6 mkII is a really nice camera.  I'm glad yours seems to be behaving now.