Canon EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Compact Camera + EF-M 15-45mm F/3.5-6.3 is STM + EVF Kit, Silver

Yes, Canon is abandoning its EF-M line, which is really sad, because there was so much potential and appeal. The M6ii is the best of the EF-M line, so if you can get your hands on one and the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 and 32mm f/1.4, you have yourself a superb compact/travel kit. Those two lenses will get you the most out of this 32MP camera and provide the two most versatile focal lengths (FF equivalent of a 35mm and 50mm or nifty fifty). I also recommend getting 43mm to 58MM step up rings and the Freewell 58MM variable ND filters. There is also a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 and Sigma 56mm f/1.4 (roughly 25mm and 90mm FF equivalents) and they are superb as well. I actually just bought a second M6ii in case my original one breaks or has any issues. That’s how much I enjoy it.What I like:The form factor cannot be beat. It’s so compact and doesn’t draw attention. I bring this thing almost everywhere. Heck, even at Red Rocks where they don’t allow anything bigger than a “fixed lens point and shoot” didn’t balk at this little guy. I’ve tried other FF cameras, but I always come back to this because of its smaller size.With the right lenses, it creates some amazing photos. The video capabilities aren’t too shabby for its size either. I’ve shot family photos and portraits using the 32mm 1.4 for some friends and they felt like they had wasted money in previous years on professional photographers.The DPAF works very well (it’s not quite as good as newer Canons and Sonys, but it’s very accurate and better than most other cameras out there)It’s fast, and IMO there are just enough controls and customizable dials/buttons. Once you get everything set up and customized the way you want it, it’s easy to make all sorts of quick adjustments.I actually like the detachable EVF, because it makes it easier to fit in smaller cases.The digital stabilization works pretty well for video, which helps compensate for its lack of IBIS.The touchscreen menu is great and I actually prefer the flip up screen to the flip out. Just slap a screen protector on it.Battery life is pretty good for such small batteries.The built in flash comes in handy at times.What I don’t like:No weathersealing (no EF-M cameras have this), although I’ve never had any dust or moisture issues and I live in FL.No IBIS. The digital IS works well for video, but the last of IBIS makes it difficult to get sharp images if you slow the shutter down too much. Not often an issue, but something to be aware of.While it’s not perfect, I gave this 5 stars because it’s impossible to get all the bells and whistles in such a small package. But I think Canon nearly nailed it with this one and and at this price point. Again, paired with the right lenses (there are 4 primes that I mentioned that are fantastic) this thing is a beast. If you’re looking for an APS-C camera that’s compact and travel friendly, this should be in the mix.

I don’t like the lack of weather sealing and built-in viewfinder, otherwise it is a great camera.Edit after 8 months of use: I still like the camera a lot. I think it was the right choice for me.Pros:Speed: It is a fast camera. I don't think this is an obvious choice for action and bird photography, but it is definitely a capable crop-sensor camera compared to alternatives (as of 2020).Auto-focus: Reasonably fast and very accurate.Image resolution: 32.5mp is more than enough, especially given the sensor size.Ergonomics: It is comfortable and small. It has three dials, you can use one for shutter-speed, one of aperture and one for exposure compensation (or ISO). It is fun and convenient to use in the manual mode. I also like the custom modes. I don't use back-button focusing much, but it is easy to set-up if you need.EF lenses: You can easily adapt older and cheaper EF and EF-S lenses with an adapter. There are many options for adapters starting from around $50. I got the official Canon adapter at a discount for less than $100. I tried Canon EF 50mm STM, EF-S 55-250mm STM and couple of Sigma DG lenses. They are all excellent, no problems in focusing and no reduction in the image quality. Especially the cheap and lightweight EF-S 55-250 STM works great (but, I cannot recommend the IS II version).Cons:The viewfinder: The lack of built-in viewfinder is really inconvenient because the add-on viewfinder sticks out from the camera and makes it impossible to put it in a case. Taking the viewfinder out each time and storing it separately is a big hassle. I also tend to hit it to tree branches accidentally as I hike, and worried that it will be broken at some point. However, since it sticks out, you can use your left eye at the same time while tracking, which is a big advantage for action photography.No weather-sealing: I wish it was weather-sealed, but this given the price point I don't expect this advanced feature.No in-body-image-stabilization: Again, something I wish it had, but no Canon camera has this feature except the most recent R5 and R6 models (as of August 2020).No RF lens compatibility: The M lenses still don't have a good selection. It is impossible to adapt the most recent RF lenses due to physical limitations. There will never be a proper RF to M adapter. So if you switch to a full-frame Canon in the future, you will not be able to use your old lenses, unless you buy only EF lenses.

The image and video quality are all great and a discernible upgrade from my previous cameras (Nikon 1 J1 and iPhone XR.)As an actor I highly recommend this camera. The reversible touchscreen is great for self-taping auditions and vlogging, and comes in handy for selfies and headshots. The controls are pretty intuitive and I had no problem figuring out the self timer feature. I’ve barely scratched the surface on what this camera can do but for everything I needed, it has far surpassed expectations.I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to transfer photos from the camera using the canon app. It’s a nice piece of software.One shortcoming is the EOS Webcam utility. You can use your canon as a webcam to step up your zoom/video call quality. But unfortunately it isn’t super compatible with the new MacBook Pro models with the M1 processor. I had no problems with an older MacBook, but haven’t been able to make it work with my new computer. I imagine down the line there will be a software fix.

This is a great little camera for anyone who is looking to take the next step in their photography. I bought this camera after I outgrew my entry level camera, also a canon. I wanted to stay in the canon line so that I could keep my old lenses. This was a great choice. I simply bought an adapter so that I could keep using my DSLR lenses with the mirrorless m6 mark ii. The color is good. And because I shoot a lot of video the rear monitor it comes with was a must. It's small and light. Perfect for video and photography.