In early July 2020, Canon launched the high-end mirrorless camera duo EOS R5 and R6, boasting 8K video recording, in-body image stabilization, and extremely fast autofocus. However, alongside these outstanding features, the overheating issue on the Canon EOS R6 has sparked much controversy. Is this a significant concern when downloading photos from the R6?
Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera body
Overheating Issue on Canon EOS R6
Some early product users reported that the Canon EOS R5 and R6 could overheat during prolonged operation, leading to sluggish performance and even shutdown after about 20-25 minutes of video recording. YouTuber Matti Haapoja confirmed the overheating issue on the Canon EOS R5, which started occurring after 17 minutes of 8K recording and 18 minutes of 4K recording. This information has caused concern among many users when considering downloading photos from the R6 or shooting high-quality videos.
Controversy Surrounding the Overheating Issue
Contrary to the above concerns, many Canon enthusiasts argue that the overheating issue on the EOS R5 and R6 is not a major problem and has been exaggerated by reviewers. They believe that in real-world usage conditions, this issue will not significantly affect the user experience. So, what is the reality? Will downloading photos from the R6 be affected by this issue?
Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras side by side
Canon’s Response to Overheating and Shipping Date
Rumors suggested that Canon might postpone the sales launch of the EOS R5 and R6 until November 2020 due to the overheating issue. However, Canon has denied this information and confirmed that the first shipments are still on schedule and have left the warehouse this week. Nevertheless, the level of interest in the product seems to be lower than expected. According to EOSHD, a major retailer in Germany has only received 5 units in the first batch, while the entire country has only been allocated 70 units. This raises questions about the actual impact of the overheating issue on users’ decisions to download photos from the R6.
Conclusion
The overheating issue on the Canon EOS R6 is still a subject of debate. Although Canon has stated that this issue does not affect the shipping date, user concerns remain. Whether downloading photos from the R6 will be affected by this issue still needs time to be verified. We need to wait for more detailed reviews from users after the product is officially released to the market.
