Canon EOS R6: Early Wedding Photography Impressions

These are my early impressions of the original Canon EOS R6, written when I first moved from Canon 5D Mark III bodies to mirrorless cameras. They describe that experience, rather than the current Canon range.

After one wedding and one elopement, I was interested in how the files fitted into my editing process. Gear is a tool for the photographs I want to make, so familiarity and handling mattered as much to me as a specification sheet.

About the old download offer

The email download offer from the original version of this article is no longer provided on this page. The gallery remains as an archive of the photographs and my experience with the camera.

Moving from the 5D Mark III

I had used the 5D Mark III for years and knew its files well. Moving to a different sensor meant learning how the colours responded to my usual edits. It was a reminder that a familiar preset will not necessarily produce the same result on every camera.

Editing the RAW files

My first impression was that I needed to approach colour a little differently. That is a personal response to a particular workflow, not a controlled comparison of camera performance. RAW software, profiles, white balance and lighting all affect the result.

Skin tones and consistency

I want skin tones that feel believable and consistent across a wedding. The useful test for me is how a file responds in the varied light of a real day: getting ready indoors, a ceremony outside and a reception after dark.

If you are researching a camera now, compare current specifications and sample files for the exact model you are considering. The original EOS R6 and later cameras with similar names should not be treated as interchangeable.