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What does it mean that the 6D has "center point cross-type and sensitive to -3 EV" and what makes it special?


Nov 14, 2012 at 12:03 AM
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"EV" means exposure value, and is an indication of the amount of light. The system was developed by a German photographer and shutter maker named Friedrich Deckel in the 1950s. At any given exposure value there are a number of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed combinations, known as equivalents, that will give the same exposure.

EV -3 is pretty dim, and many cameras' autofocus systems will not be able to lock onto a subject with so little light; so the 6D's AF capability in low light is pretty astounding. It would be great for wedding and event photographers, and anyone doing a lot of existing light photography.

For an idea of how dim EV -3 is, if you were using an f/1.4 lens at ISO 100 you'd need a shutter speed of 15 seconds. It's about as much light as a moonlit night.

The regular AF sensors work by locking onto areas with distinct patterns and comparing the phase shift as they rack focus. (Live View Focus uses a different method, Contrast Detection.) "Cross-type" sensors can work with either vertical or horizontal lines on subjects, making them more accurate with a variety of subjects.



Nov 14, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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BrianO wrote:
"EV" means exposure value, and is an indication of the amount of light. The system was developed by a German photographer and shutter maker named Friedrich Deckel in the 1950s. At any given exposure value there are a number of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed combinations, known as equivalents, that will give the same exposure.

EV -3 is pretty dim, and many cameras' autofocus systems will not be able to lock onto a subject with so little light; so the 6D's AF capability in low light is pretty astounding. It would be great for wedding and event photographers, and anyone doing
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Thanks for the clear explanation!
For comp arising, do u also know the EV's of other camera's autofocus? For example the 5D3 and 30D?



Nov 14, 2012 at 07:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 6D -3 EV???


I think 5d3 is -2 and the 1div/iii is -1.
I had this pamphlet that canon sent me and it had all of the EV of cameras minus the 6d, 1dx and 5d3.



Nov 14, 2012 at 07:54 AM
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Bijltje wrote:
Thanks for the clear explanation!
For comp arising, do u also know the EV's of other camera's autofocus? For example the 5D3 and 30D?


5D IIIs AF went down to -2 EV (like 1D Xs
5D IIs AF offers - 0.5 EV, EOS 30, 40, 50, 60D the same



Nov 14, 2012 at 07:57 AM
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This was new and useful information for me, thanks all.


Nov 14, 2012 at 08:07 AM
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I just checked the Canon Camera Museum and as others mentioned the 5DIII is -2 and the 30D is -0.5.

Wes N.



Nov 14, 2012 at 08:08 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 6D -3 EV???


What makes it special?

When I tested the 6D, Canon offered a darkened cave beside the (photokina) booth.
I did a test shot with 50mm 1.4 at ISO 12.800 (as far I remember). I did not really recognize any motive, just realised some less darker spots I targeted upon. The AF grabed immediatelly without any hunting and I did the picture. Watching the screen I recogniced I was shooting something like a collection of boxes glued to the "caves wall" and zooming into the picture I could read the text printed on them! It looked razorsharp (in focus). That felt mind blowing (my mind, of course ).

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Nov 14, 2012 at 08:09 AM
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There is another element other than just EV - it's the general effectiveness of the focus system and whether a point is cross or non cross (or dual cross in the 5d3/1dx AF system).

I've never really believed the 5dii's (centre point) AF system was effective in particularly dark conditions. It was "OK".



Nov 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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Ralph Conway wrote:
What makes it special?

When I tested the 6D, Canon offered a darkened cave beside the (photokina) booth.
I did a test shot with 50mm 1.4 at ISO 12.800 (as far I remember). I did not really recognize any motive, just realised some less darker spots I targeted upon. The AF graped immediatelly without any hunting and I did the picture. Watching the screen I recogniced I was shooting something like a collection of boxes glued to the "caves wall" and zooming into the picture I could read the text printed on them! It looked razorsharp (in focus). That felt mind
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Nov 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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PhilDrinkwater wrote:
There is another element other than just EV - it's the general effectiveness of the focus system and whether a point is cross or non cross (or dual cross in the 5d3/1dx AF system).

I've never really believed the 5dii's (centre point) AF system was effective in particularly dark conditions. It was "OK".


+ 100



Nov 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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Maybe Ralph is correct about the 6D. It just may be a truly outstanding camera at about 2K; price most surely to settle lower. It has piqued my interest in this camera.


Nov 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 6D -3 EV???


Thanks for the info guys... So it's sounds like a killer low light camera. High ISO, -3EV, along with F1.2 - F2 lens...huh...


Nov 14, 2012 at 05:33 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 6D -3 EV???


I don't think Canon has ever released the sensitivity of the outer points of 5D Mark II. Anyone knows how sensitive they are?


Nov 14, 2012 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 6D -3 EV???


Canon Museum says 5DII is -0.5 (obviously the center point), no mention of the outer points.



Nov 14, 2012 at 06:42 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 6D -3 EV???


If memory serves me correctly, -3EV is for the center point only.


Nov 14, 2012 at 06:49 PM
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WesN wrote:
Canon Museum says 5DII is -0.5 (obviously the center point), no mention of the outer points.


In my opinion, I doubt they go as low as -0.5 EV. I believe 6D is the first camera ever that Canon reveals the sensitivity of the outer focus points that are not cross-type. One test that I'd like to do if I could get my hands on both 5D2 and 6D is to test them side-by-side on the performance of the outer focus points. If they have the same sensitivity, I guess we're all screwed by Canon, big time.



Nov 14, 2012 at 06:52 PM
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Wahoowa wrote:
I don't think Canon has ever released the sensitivity of the outer points of 5D Mark II. Anyone knows how sensitive they are?


+10EV




Nov 14, 2012 at 07:00 PM
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Pixel Perfect wrote:
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With how those points actually work in the field, it's reasonable to think that's the case, isn't it.



Nov 14, 2012 at 07:28 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 6D -3 EV???


Yes, only center point works -3 EV.

And yes, the outer points are no cross-type, but in my experience they worked very fine compared to those in my 5D II. I did this test on photokina, Wahoowa, even it was quick and basic.

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1150348/4#10986968

Ralph



Nov 15, 2012 at 01:17 AM
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