What memory cards does the Canon R6 Mark II use?
Short answer: The Canon EOS R6 Mark II uses SD cards (UHS‑I / UHS‑II depending on body support and your performance needs). Canon’s manual explicitly notes the camera does not ship with a card and references supported SD/SDHC/SDXC card types and UHS compatibility (see the “Cards” section in the manual; our extract includes “SD/SDHC/SDXC… UHS‑II and UHS‑I cards compatible”).
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Want specific SD card picks? See the full buyer guide with exact recommendations and a quick “V60 vs V90” rule:
What to buy (helpfulness-first)
- Photos only: a good UHS‑I card can be fine for casual shooting.
- High burst / heavy RAW use: prefer UHS‑II for faster write speeds and less buffer pain.
- Serious video: buy for your bitrate, not for the label—pick a card with sustained write speed headroom.
Two rules that prevent 90% of card problems
- Format the card in-camera (especially if it’s new or was used elsewhere).
- Don’t run borderline cards for video—dropped frames and recording stops are brutal.
Card slot and durability notes
Canon’s documentation also emphasizes keeping covers (including the card slot cover) properly closed for dust/drip resistance. Treat this as part of your field checklist if you’re shooting outdoors.
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