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CANON EOS 6D MARK II

Camera advice

Cost: £1,339.99 / $1,399.99

From: Canon Type: DSLR Kit lens: N/A, sold with or without EF converter Sensor: 26.2 megapixels Lens mount: Canon EF ISO range: 100 to 40,000

Viewfinder size/resolution:

Optical viewfinder, 45-point autofocus Video capability: 1080p Weight: 725 grams

Size: 14.5 by 11.2 by 7.4 centimetres (5.7 by 4.4 by 2.9 inches)

Memory card type: Single SD

Best for…

£ Large budgets

! Serious astrophotographers

Landscape photography

Solar System

Deep sky

The original Canon EOS 6D saw the birth of a new breed of cameras – one that introduced beginner, enthusiast and amateur photographers to the idea of an accessible full-frame system. For those of us who baulk at the idea of spending thousands of pounds on pro or semi-pro systems, the 6D offered an affordable alternative, and one that drew positive recognition from the industry and the photography community.

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II looks to update the original 6D with a far more modern specification list, and although the

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