A portrait session that doubles as a field test.
This video blends art and technical review — showcasing a stunning cinematic portrait shoot with Tabea G, while testing the real-world performance of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II paired with the legendary Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM (adapted via EF-RF mount).
If you’re curious about how the R6 Mark II handles skin tones, autofocus, dynamic range, and overall cinematic output, this short film offers visual answers — in the form of gorgeous, atmospheric portraiture.
📸 What You’ll See in This Video:
- 🎞️ Natural light portrait footage of Tabea G filmed in 4K
- 💡 Wide open shots at f/1.2 for shallow depth and creamy bokeh
- 🔎 Focus tracking and eye-detect AF tested in real time
- 🎨 Natural skin tones with soft cinematic color grading
- 🎵 Music-driven edit — no talking, just pure visuals for aesthetic evaluation
This is a visual review meant to inspire creators who want to see what the R6 Mark II is capable of in real-world creative conditions — especially when paired with a legendary portrait lens.
🌟 About the Gear Used:
- Camera Body: Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM (adapted with Canon EF-RF mount)
- Recording Format: 4K 60fps (conformed to 24fps in post)
- Color Profile: Canon C-Log3 (10-bit 4:2:2)
- Lighting: 100% natural light — late afternoon golden tones
- Audio: Cinematic soundtrack (licensed via Artlist / Epidemic Sound)
- Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve / Premiere Pro
🎯 Canon R6 Mark II Performance Highlights (shown in video):
- 🧠 Autofocus Accuracy: Exceptional Eye-AF even at f/1.2
- 🔥 Skin Tones: Canon color science shines in C-Log3
- 🎨 Color Grading Latitude: 10-bit footage grades beautifully
- 💨 Rolling Shutter: Great performance — minimal distortion
- 💡 Low Light Performance: Clean shadows, no noise issues
- 🎥 4K HQ Footage: No crop, no overheating — just sharp, cinematic results
👤 About the Model — Tabea G:
Tabea brings softness, emotion, and poise to every frame. Her look is perfect for high-speed, shallow DOF portraiture — allowing us to push the gear and the storytelling at the same time. Follow her @tabeagmodel for more.
📍 Location:
Outdoor golden hour session — shot on natural backgrounds with minimal distractions. This setting helped the lens and sensor work at full potential in a clean, aesthetic space.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is not sponsored. All footage was shot with full model consent for editorial and creative purposes. Viewer discretion is advised for fashion/portrait-focused content.
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