Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, I'm sharing my experience with the Canon R6 II for capturing stunning shots of animals in the wild.
I will discuss the image quality, frame rate, issues with precapture, autofocus performance and its ergonomics and build quality. Whether you're an experienced wildlife photographer or a beginner, this video will help you decide if the Canon R6 II is the right camera for your wildlife photography needs.

Learn how to get better bird and wildlife photos!
Canon Autofocus guide: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/canon-af/
Nikon Autofocus guide: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/nikon-af/
Bird Photography: A guide towards better Photos: https://en.fabianfopp.ch/bird-photography-ebook/

I use the following software for noise reduction (affiliate links):
DXO PureRAW 6: tidd.ly/3VmJyNR
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Topaz Photo AI: topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai/ref/901

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My equipment (affiliate links):
Canon R5 II: bhpho.to/3XvKeRG
Canon R1: bhpho.to/3NsvTzn
Canon R5: adorama.rfvk.net/5gk0GN
Canon RF14-35 f/4 L IS: bhpho.to/3QeMPuq
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro: bhpho.to/3Oa5RBT
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8: bhpho.to/42b8ycc
Canon RF 100-300 f/2.8 L IS bhpho.to/3JO43vu
Canon RF 100-400 f/5.6-8 IS: bhpho.to/474osGx
Canon RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1 L IS: bhpho.to/45FriR5
Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS: bhpho.to/48YNuHT
Canon RF 1.4x Teleconverter: bhpho.to/3RW1cWj
Canon RF 2x Teleconverter: bhpho.to/3GY9YNs
Thanks to Canon for letting me test the camera for several weeks.