p.11 #1 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
jorkata wrote:
My thoughts exactly!
It seems that the main complaints about the 6DII are (in no particular order):
no 4K
no dual card slots
narrower AF-point spread vs the 5DIV
Well, Canon already offers a camera with all these features: the 5DIV.
So, why all the complaining?
If venting makes you feel better, here are some free suggestions from me:
Go to an Apple forum and complain that the iPhone 7 has a smaller screen that the 7 Plus.
Or, go to a Toyota forum and start complaining that your Toyota is not a Lexus.
WTF
exactly... They are so into this 4k thing, cards slots etc...
Like you said canon has 5d4..... But they complain about price.
p.11 #4 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
The request I had made for the 6D Mk II was to be an 80D in FF and that's it. The fact is, the new camera is basically just that. The disappointment for me is the more cramped focus points, but that isn't a deal breaker for my style of shooting. My desire was to take my 80D with a 100-400 Mk II and a 1.4x III extender and replace the body of that rig with a full frame that would do the same thing, ability to auto focus with the extender included.
For a long time the request from most of the forum participants was like mine. Let's just have the 80D and turn this exact rig into a full frame.The people who had an 80D didn't want to sacrifice the touch articulating screen, as stepping up to that was a huge bonus as far as getting uesd to the improved system is concerned. 4k is nice and all, but it is not necessary for my specific needs. The other thing that I don't hear much about is the 5 axis, in-body stabilization for video purposes. I am not sure why Canon invested money into this feature. It seems like the jury is still out on it, and we will soon see how effective, and useful it really is.
I will sell my 6D and pre-order this camera (already pre-ordered), as I see this as a completely fulfilled desire to an already great optical instrument. It is a little more than I had hoped (heaven forbid someone expressing satisfaction ), with the Bluetooth and the added stabilization, but the articulating touchscreen, and the dual pixel auto focus system are the biggest improvements I could want in an upgrade to an already excellent full frame camera., in my view.
p.11 #5 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
worldexclus1ve wrote:
Funny how people pride themselves on being one dimensional photographers, I don't need this and that.
If all you're offering are images to your clients, there's another vendor walking in right behind you offering monthly video and photo packages for web and social media.
Clients want one company that does it all, not just Joe the photographer that comes by every now and then.
Thinking beyond photos, we'll realize the 6DII isn't a versatile enough tool to service a broad range of clients.
My clients pay me 1000 - 2000 bucks a day shooting stills. None of them did ever pay me a single Euro for shooting video, nor asked for it. If they do, my first question would be, if they want 4K. Nobody who is not in pro Film production really needs it. Most clients can not handle it up to date. But If they want 4k and pay me 1-2k a day I would rent a 5D IV for 75 Euro a day immediatelly. If they would ask for it 15-20 times a year, I might purchase one.
p.11 #7 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
bootster wrote:
The request I had made for the 6D Mk II was to be an 80D in FF and that's it. The fact is, the new camera is basically just that.
One major, nay, fundamental difference: 80D has twice as much pixels-per-duck as 6DII.
The only saving grace here would be for 6DII to have much lower high ISO noise than 80D, starting at ISO 3200 and up.
p.11 #8 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
bushwacker wrote:
exactly... They are so into this 4k thing, cards slots etc...
Like you said canon has 5d4..... But they complain about price.
This is true in many respects. On my end, I'm really looking for something with dual cards, and a tilt screen, so both options are compromises in some way. I've had issues with card failure, it's rare but not pleasant, and getting over not being able to see the back screen unless I lie in the mud.
My real issue with it, is that I look at the specs, and there is nothing future proofed after a year, maybe two; it's still a decent camera in many ways, but the time for the next upgrade is a concern if my needs change at all. Wouldn't be comfortable trying any paid work alone with it due to one card slot etc etc
p.11 #9 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
15Bit wrote:
I can't believe the number of people complaining that they can't have a house for the price of a kitchen sink. Such a bunch of ingrates. "Me me me me" - my grandma used to say "I want doesn't get". A good rule for life. Consider how you would feel in your job if a customer made demands like this - twice as much work for half the money...
Anyone expecting the 6D2 to be a Red in disguise, or a 5D4 for half the money has been living in a dream world. Canon can't simply pull out the rug from under their pro cameras and expect to stay in business. And 4K isn't a "free" feature as many seem to think - it requires software, firmware and additional hardware to implement reliably.
You want 4K, pay the money and buy a camera that supports it. It's not like Canon doesn't offer cameras with the functionality. Or buy one of those almighty Nikons that apparently do everything better. Indeed as already pointed out, your smartphone probably does 4K so just use that....Show more →
p.11 #10 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
AaronNegro wrote:
I own the 5DIII.
To me the 5DIV was not enough for an upgrade and this 6DII would not make me swap either.
I owned and used the 5D II for years and ISO 6400 banding drove me grazy. For me 5D III was not enough for an upgrade. I went 6D for 1000 bucks less, better high ISO IQ, more accurate (center) AF and visible AF confirmation. 6D II and 5D IV or 1DX/1DX II are not enough for an upgrade for me, too.
But 6D II will replace 6D sooner or later. Before this happens I am pretty sure I will be able to purchase a new 6D for 1000 €. I guess, I will not care about the missing joystick.
p.11 #11 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
Everythingis1 wrote:
Where is the hyperbole in my post? 4k is not top specification, my 3 year old phone can shoot in 4k for gods sake. My comparison between stills MP of 6mp and 24mp is the exact same ratio between 1080p and 2160p video. You know that you can have a killer video AND stills in one camera with no sacrifices right? The fact that you think you need to buy 2 different multiple thousand dollar cameras to achieve that is ridiculous. I get it, you don't care how crappy your videos look 10 years from now, but to act like it doesn't matter on a $2000 camera because Canon has convinced you that you have to buy a separate video camera to be able to shoot decent 4k video is ridiculous.
Are you seriously trying to make the comparison that you don't want GPS in your vehicle either? What year is it again? Your arguments are completely nonsensical, this isn't an entry level camera (of which many actually still have 4k video capabilities) it is a $2000 camera. ...Show more →
Yes, I am serious. I never bought a car with GPS. Nor is there one existing I would buy. I bought the best navigation system I could get for 120 Euro that is much better than every includet nav system for 10 times the price in in any car I rented.
And you are wrong. 6D II is like 6D an entry level FF camera. It will be available for 1300 within a year I guess.
And yes, I am a fanboy. I am a Canon fan because Canon gives me the freedom of choice what I need and not to have to pay for what I doen´t.
p.11 #14 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II
PetKal wrote:
One major, nay, fundamental difference: 80D has twice as much pixels-per-duck as 6DII.
The only saving grace here would be for 6DII to have much lower high ISO noise than 80D, starting at ISO 3200 and up.
Which is why it will pair so perfectly with my 80D ... slow, low, go or macro ... all the bases will be covered.
), with the Bluetooth and the added stabilization, but the articulating touchscreen, and the dual pixel auto focus system are the biggest improvements I could want in an upgrade to an already excellent full frame camera., in my view. 
