The Canon EOS 6D was just unveiled! This entry-level full frame DSLR features a 3.2" Clear View II LCD, WI-FI capabilities and GPS built-in. Even though it is similar to the Canon D60 in size, it will not have a built-in flash nor articulated LCD.
Viewfinder coverage will be approximately 97% and the new AF system will have 11 focusing points sensitive to -3 EV. The Canon 6D is expected to be priced at $2,099 and start shipping in December 2012. Detailed features below:
20.2 MP Full frame CMOS sensor
4.5 FPS continuous drive
New AF System with 11 focusing points (center point cross-type and sensitive to -3 EV)
3.2" Clear View II TFT LCD
100-25600 ISO Range, expandable to 50-102400
63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor
Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
Wireless and GPS built-in
Digic 5+ processor
AF Microadjust (Same as the 5D Mark III)
Magnesium alloy / polycarbonate top plate
AE Bracketing: ±3 (2, 3, 5 or 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure compensation: ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
97% Viewfinder coverage
1080P Video (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
Storage types: SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weather sealed with Splash and dust resistance
Weight / Size: 770g with battery (1.70 lb) / 5.71 x 4.37 . 2.8"
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So 11 point AF and only one cross-type point? ..Revival of focus and recompose technique confirmed!
Kinda disappointing that the 6D is basically a repackaged 5D II with a few insignificant tweaks. If I were in the market for my first full frame camera, I'd go for Nikon D600. It is a better camera in every possible way, esp the auto focus system.
For example:
6D AF - 11 point AF, 1 cross type point.
VS
D600 AF - 39 point AF, 9 cross type points.
Just when you think that Canon has finally got it- specs of 7D, auto-focus in 5d3- they revert back to their old behavior.....WiFi and GPS notwithstanding, what an underwhelming and non-compelling offering!
Just my personal opinion, but if I was in the market for my first full frame SLR I'd go for a 5d II before they're discontinued. This release seems a little underwhelming.
p.1 #10 · 20MP Canon 6D full frame DSLR announced!
A few interesting positives - the centre af point is sensitive to -3ev (compared to -1 on d600) and wifi and gps and I'm sure it'll follow the trend of having a much better screen than the d600 and 1/8000th maxshutter (which was a mistake for nikon i believe) but generally I'd tend to agree - disappointing unless it's $1800.... Which it's not.
Ive always preferred the ergonomics of canon but that's not likely to matter to "enthusiasts" who are unlikely to have their cameras in their hands for 10 hours at a time so, if I had no lenses, I'd likely buy the d600 too.
Canon need to be really careful in the next few years. While I personally consider the 5d3 to be a much better camera than the d800 for me (although $500 too expensive at launch), many don't and now there's a camera which I think we would all agree is just under spec for the money. When the original 5d came out it was a revelation, and the 5d2 too, but the market perception is one of falling behind and overcharging at the moment.
p.1 #11 · 20MP Canon 6D full frame DSLR announced!
is it me, or no one sees that the 6D beats D600 in high iso and shutter speed?
(at least on specs )
i see also touch screen, wifi and gps like very nice features for an entry camera
p.1 #14 · 20MP Canon 6D full frame DSLR announced!
svetljo wrote:
Is it me, or no one sees that the 6D beats D600 in high iso..
We haven't seen anything yet.
Manufacture can say whatever native value they want. 1DX suppose to have 2 stop "native" iso over D4 but tests shows they are pretty much the same at all ISO levels. One is honest about usable ISO and the other one is about look good on spec sheet
svetljo wrote:
I see also touch screen, wifi and gps like very nice features for an entry camera.
What good will these bells and whistles be if you can't nail your focus recompose technique?
Look again. The 6D gives you 11 points / 1 cross-type, while the D600 gives you 39 points and 9 cross-types.
The 6D and D600 are for people getting into FF photography. (people who are not heavily invested yet). There is basically no reason to get the 6D over the D600.
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