Best R6 Mark II Accessories

You're looking for additional camera equipment that will enhance the functionality or performance of your Canon R6 Mark II camera. This post will help.

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Your R6 Mark II is a remarkable camera by itself, but there are a few accessories that you can use that will improve your photography results. Whether you're about to get your hands on an R6 Mark II, or you already have the camera and you're looking at add-on options, you're in luck.

Read on to see the different categories and specific accessories to use on your Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera.

Essential Accessories

The category of extras that I consider to be essential won't excite you, but they are important and they're dirt cheap to buy, so we start with them first.

1. Spare Battery

LP-E6N or LP-E6NH

In the world of digital photography, the two worst mistakes you can make as an enthusiastic photographer are running out of battery power and running out of space on your memory card in the middle of a photo shoot.

In over 20 years of shooting Canon I've never experienced reduced performance or reliability when using a third party battery instead of a "genuine" Canon. Over time ALL batteries' performance fades and having a spare battery for your R6 Mark II is essential.

Buy from a company that has high feedback on Amazon and get your spare battery(s) for a fraction of the over-priced Canon battery that came with your camera. At the time of this post's publication you could get two spare batteries and a charger for less than $40.

2. Memory Card

Your R6 Mark II takes two SD memory cards. They're so affordable that it only make sense to have that insurance of capturing and keeping your images safe on a second card. The R6 Mark II lets you save to both cards at the same time, either card individually, or so that 2nd card is an overflow when the first card is full.

Memory card design is one of those advancing technologies where the capacity and speed keeps increasing AND the price keeps decreasing at the same time.

Protection Accessories

The R6 Mark II is a pricey piece of equipment and it needs protection. There are several worthwhile ways to avoid damage to your camera and lens. The best protection depends on your shooting style.

3. Shoulder Strap

The main benefit of using a shoulder or neck strap is the prevention of dropping your camera accidentally. There are several different designs of camera straps that will work well with your R6 Mark II. I recommend the ones that have a sliding design. This makes it easy to bring the camera up to eye level without having to move the strap position on your neck or shoulder.

I use a sliding strap for shooting sports photos

A big advantage to using a camera strap is that it frees up both of your hands in between the taking of photos. I find the neck straps annoying and uncomfortable and prefer the over one shoulder design.

4. Camera Case

Cases come in a huge assortment of sizes, design, and utility. There are shoulder bags, backpacks, sling bags, holster, and hard cases for travel photography just to name a few.

The type of photography you do and the number of additional accessories, in addition to your camera and basic lens, will determine the best fit for you. I use a shoulder bag when when I'm shooting location studio photos, a backpack when I'm hiking and shooting wildlife and landscapes, and a sliding neck strap when shooting sports with my long telephoto zoom lens attached.

R6 M2 Backpack

R6 M2 Shoulder Bag

R6 M2 Sling Bag

5. Filter

Technically, this is a lens accessory, but you can't use your camera without a lens, right? Some people prefer to use a lens cap for protecting the front lens element from scratches, smudges, and dirt.

Rather than repeatedly putting a lens cap on and off I prefer having a UV filter screwed on at all times unless I'm using a different filter for creative purposes.

6. LCD Screen Protector

R6 Mark II LCD screen protection

The LCD screen on the back of your camera plays a big role in using your R6 Mark II. Just like using with the screen protector on your cellphone, it's important to prevent harm during use when the R6 Mark II's articulating screen is facing outward. 

Creativity Accessories

Your R6 Mark II camera and a decent RF Lens will go a long way by themselves for a large variety of photographic subjects, but for expanding your ability to a higher level, here are a few ideas for gear to consider.

7. Tripod

Tripods and monopods are great gear to have for specific situations. Some photography bloggers would tell you that tripods are good examples of essential gear. I disagree.

Today's advanced camera lenses and sensors, along with images stabilization technology make shooting handheld, in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, without a tripod much more feasible.

With that said, there are some creative photography situations that REQUIRE using a tripod

Tripod needed for 8-second waterfall exposure

Nighttime photos, photography of the stars, light painting, and other types of long exposure mandate a tripod to hold your camera perfectly still.

Tripods are also invaluable for shooting selfies and family photos, as well as other portraits where you want to watch your subject as you shoot in real-time and know your photo is framed in properly.

8. Monopod

Monopods are extremely useful to support the weight of your R6 Mark II when you have along lens attached. They're very helpful when shooting wildlife and sports photos. Your camera gets heavy to hold for expended periods of time.

Monopods are also handy for smoother results when you're shooting video with your R6 Mark II. One of advantages of monopods over tripods is that they are easier to both set-up and reposition

9. Filters

A clear UV filter protects your camera's lens, but has very little effect on your image. I recommend you get creative with your Canon and try one or both of these screw on filters.

POLARIZING FILTERS. Not only do you get enhanced colors, but you also reduce reflections on smooth surfaces.

NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS. You can use a neutral density (ND) filter to intentionally use very long exposures in bright conditions.

10. Flash

When you need to "Freeze" the action in dimly lit situations, one of the compatible Canon speedlites or 3rd party alternatives will do the job.

The R6 Mark II does not come with a built-in flash and there are situations where you'll want to use a flash mounted to the hot shoe on top of your R6 Mark II.

Summary

It's an exciting time to be interested in photography. The R6 Mark II is an amazing camera with plenty of accessories to maximize its capabilities. If you found this article on R6 Mark II accessories helpful, please consider clicking the link below to explore the many descriptions, reviews, and prices of camera accessories on Amazon.

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