Verdict
While Canon’s M-series cameras have always had good sensors and been able to deliver high-quality images, the AF systems in the first few were hopelessly slow. Thankfully, Canon has made great strides in this area. In fact, and the EOS M6 Mark II has a very impressive AF system.
The image quality from the M6 II is also generally very good. However, there’s a slight niggle about the amount of noise (and the impact of its removal) at sensitivity settings as low as ISO 400. I may not be an issue in many situations, but it’s something to watch out for. It’s especially important to be aware if you need to brighten the shadows.
Canon has done a nice job with the EOS M6 Mark II’s build and handling. I’m sure there are some that will find it too fiddly, but I think it’s a great size and the grip feels very nice in your hand. The flip-up screen may not be quite as useful as a vari-angle unit, but it’s fine for most selfies and for vlogging. Nevertheless, I would purchase the optional EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder as it means you don’t need to worry about reflections. It also allows you to concentrate on the subject more.
It’s clear that Canon has turned a corner with the EOS M cameras, but it needs to take the lens line-up more seriously. There needs to be a greater range of lenses with some high-end fast glass.
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