Set the camera to Movie Mode. Adjust exposure settings (Manual provides the most consistent look). Connect to the computer using a USB cable. Canon has just made this utility available for both Windows and Mac computers. When installed and once the camera is connected, youā€™ll want to make sure other Canon apps, such as EOS Utility, are closed. Check to make sure that you donā€™t have MLU enabled. As was commented, using default settings, a half press should engage autofocus and a full press should take the shot. (I say ā€˜using default settingsā€™ because you can change this behavior. Look into the custom function for back-button focus. The 6D Mark II has seen a bump up in native sensitivity, now topping out at ISO 40,000, compared with ISO 25600 of the original 6D. This should mean that in low light, high sensitivity shots display less noise and an overall better quality. You can also use expansion settings up to ISO 102400, but this is available on both cameras. Captured with a Canon 6D Mark II and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L III IS USM lens (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar) While the camera's results are more than satisfactory, it probably won't be able to capture a 'perfect' shot, like that exact moment when a duck is just dipping its beak into the water or when a pair of foxes are in the air while brawling. Get my unique Wildlife Photography Guides here: Some of the test images shot on the EOS 6D Mark II whilst producing the books on the EOS 6D Mark II showing the great images that can be achieved. These images are straight out of the camera, shot as JPEG files and have had no postproduction done to them. 6D Mark ii video tips!!! 07-31-2019 08:19 PM. Hey everyone! Iā€™ve got a 6dmk2 that Iā€™ve used for mainly photo for a year now. Iā€™ve only shot video every now and then and havenā€™t thought much about it but recently I got a job where I have to regularly shoot video. As Iā€™ve been editing Iā€™ve really started to notice that the 1080p from When I say fast, I am talking about 1/800 sec and higher. When freezing motion, itā€™s most important to focus on getting the shutter speed to be fast. The other settings will depend on the type of light weā€™re using. 1/800 sec, ISO 6400 at f/8 ā€“ natural light. 1/200 sec, ISO 100 at f/5.6 ā€“ artificial light. The EOS 6D Mark II is a 'low-priced' full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts and upgraders from APSC bodies. The photo and movie quality looks great with the default settings and delivers noticeably less noise than the 80D at high ISOs. The combination of a fully-articulated touchscreen and Dual Pixel CMOS AF means shooting movies or in Live View Weitz and MacCallum briefly address the elephant in the room, Canon's decision to release the 6D Mark II without 4K capabilities. McCallum, in a rather understanding tone, explains its absence as Canon's attempt to find a balance of "features, performance, and price." He goes on to say that Canon has many other 4K options for those who want to IDCow.