Tom Troler STUDIO – honest opinion from a working photographer who earns money with the R6 Mark II

Hi! I’m Tom Troler and the Canon R6 Mark II has been my main work camera for over a year now (I bought it right after release in 2022). Weddings, portraits, corporate videos, evening shoots – everything. This summer Canon finally released the R6 Mark III and, of course, I had to find out: Is it worth another €1,200–€1,600?

I haven’t had the chance to fully test the Mark III in real jobs yet (it’s only just hitting the European market, mostly pre-orders), but I held it in my hands at the Canon presentation, went through the menu, tried the EVF and compared the specs in detail. So here’s my honest take – from someone who lives off the R6 Mark II and doesn’t want to throw money away.

If you’re searching for “Canon R6 Mark II vs Mark III 2025”, “is the R6 Mark III upgrade worth it” or “Canon R6 Mark III price Europe”, you’re in the right place. Let’s break it down properly.

Spec comparison (November 2025 – prices in Europe)

Feature	R6 Mark II (my camera)	R6 Mark III (new)	Real-world difference for a freelancer?
Sensor	24 MPx full-frame	32.5 MPx stacked BSI	More detail when cropping, less rolling shutter – noticeable in video and fast action
Burst shooting	40 fps electronic	60 fps + 20 pre-shooting	Great for weddings/kids, negligible for portraits
Video	4K 60p excellent, 6K only external	6K 60p internal, 7K RAW	Big leap for video creators (no external recorder needed)
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II	New AI algorithm (better birds/cars)	Mark II is already fantastic for people/weddings
EVF	3.69M dots	5.76M dots	Mark III feels like a cinema – the difference is obvious
Stabilisation	8 stops	8.5 stops	Marginal
Battery	~380 shots	~450 shots	+18 % – nice for long weddings
New price (11/2025)	€1,900–€2,200	€3,100–€3,400	Difference €1,200–€1,600
Used Mark II price	€1,500–€1,800	almost none yet	Now is the best time to sell the Mark II

First impressions from holding the Mark III (Canon Europe presentation)

I held the Mark III, flipped through the menu, tried the EVF – it’s really better (you see much more detail in low light). 60 fps sounds insane, but for weddings where I shoot people, the 40 fps on the Mark II is more than enough. Internal 6K 60p is awesome – no external recorder, which still hurts on the Mark II. But 90 % of my jobs end up in 4K for Instagram/YouTube, so… unnecessary.

Stacked sensor = less rolling shutter – great for fast movement (bride throwing bouquet). But I mostly shoot people, not sports.

When the Mark III is worth it (yes – upgrade)

• You shoot a lot of video (6K/7K internal, Open Gate) → saves time and money on an external recorder.
• You photograph fast action (sports, wildlife, kids at weddings) → 60 fps + pre-shooting is noticeable.
• You want a “final” camera for 4–5 years and will sell the Mark II now (used price still around €1,600–€1,800).

When the Mark III is NOT worth it (no – stay with Mark II, like me)

• Weddings, portraits, landscapes, corporate video → the Mark II is still in the top 3 hybrid bodies under €2,200.
• For the saved €1,200–€1,600 you can buy an RF 85mm f/1.2 or RF 28-70mm f/2 → everyone will notice the glass, not the body.
• The Mark II got a firmware update this year that added some AI tricks from the Mark III.

My verdict (Mark II owner for over a year)

I’m not upgrading. The Mark II is still top class for my work and for that money I’d rather invest in glass or lighting. The Mark III is a great evolution, but for me (and most wedding/portrait photographers) the difference isn’t €1,500.

As soon as the Mark III is widely available in Europe and I can borrow it for a full wedding, I’ll do a longer test – promise! 😄

What about you? Do you have the Mark II and are tempted by the third? Or waiting for the R5 Mark III? Write below – happy to chat!

Check out my previous blog post about Is a DSLR Still Worth in 2025? DSLR vs Mirrorless Guide

Tom Troler STUDIO – Europe, November 2025