SUMMARY
The Canon M6 Mark II, a flagship of the now-discontinued EOS M mirrorless system, is praised for its 32.5MP sensor and 4K 60p video. However, its standout feature was the optional, removable electronic viewfinder (EVF). This accessory allowed the camera to function as a compact, pocketable device or transform into a dedicated stills shooter when needed. The author argues that modern compact mirrorless cameras, like the Canon EOS R50 and Sony ZV-E10, suffer from a lack of viewfinder options, and Canon should revive the M6 Mark II's EVF concept for its current EOS R system.
TAKEAWAYS
The Canon M6 Mark II featured a versatile, optional, removable electronic viewfinder (EVF).
This EVF allowed the camera to be used as a compact shooter or a dedicated stills camera.
Modern compact mirrorless cameras often lack viewfinder options, a problem the M6 Mark II's design addressed.
The author urges Canon to reintroduce this EVF functionality for its current EOS R system cameras.