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p.17 #1 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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Imo, that's the BINGO !!! ... recalling that the purpose of the camera is to be the stepping stone entry to FF, the masses that have shot non-FF (i.e. crop / P&S shooters) are looking for a reason to step up to FF. Is this the camera for 7D2 shooters(dual slots, CF, 1/250 sync, etc.) to move into FF ... nah, that's the 5D or 1D series.

Flippy screen is something that the market of non-FF shooters has become accustomed to. GPS, NFC etc. are part of the puzzle also for current non-FF shooters. The facts are that the days of
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Isnt the purpose of this forum to discuss cameras' features and whether or not they fit our own needs? When we start talking about market needs, market studies, or what other photographers need, we are really getting out of our element and entering speculation zone. Even when we talk about our own needs, we may well be wrong because we dont know and havent tried all the available options.

You sound like you think Canon is on trial here and you are its defense counsel. Nobody is blaming Canon for coming out with a camera that has or doesnt have features that we need or dont need. Sure we can assume that whatever the problem is, Canon did it for a valid cost or market reason. But this discussion of the market demands and bell curves sounds like you are trying as hard as you can to justify a marketing decision that is really beyond any facts in your possession.

The best thing to do here is to say what feature we like or dont like, want or dont want, and what alternatives there are available right now or probably will be in the future, and why we think so. Unless you have access to market studies, saying that Canon did one thing or the other is okay because "they have been doing this for years and know a lot more about the market and manufacturing than anybody else" is not really relevant to those of us who perceive a need or feature that is unfulfilled. On the other hand, saying that "I am sorry but that feature is an unreasonable desire because you can do the same thing another way with existing features, or no other manufacturer is offering this feature anyway so it must be too expensive" is a directly relevant argument to the individual photographer.

When you talk about what other people want, you simply lose credibility. Tell us what you want or why you dont need what we want and why (your experience). You sound like a Canon executive.



Jul 02, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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p.17 #2 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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"I think a lot of us put a screen protector on the back lcd anyway and that seemed to add glare guard to my 6D (which means I cant use it with my polarized sun glasses"


Going further off topic a bit, this statement caught my interest as I don’t see what polarizing sun glasses have to do with screen protectors. I know, only an anal-retentive optical enthusiast like me would probably catch this.

The prevailing issue when viewing the back screen of many cameras through polarizing sun glasses, besides everything being darker, is that the light coming from the screen is polarized. When viewing straight-on to the back screen of my 5DIII, 5DsR and 40D (w/o screen protectors) with 3 different brands of polarizing sun glasses the image goes partly darker with a blueish tint when the cameras are rotated axially to the lens at certain angles.

BTW, when I do this test with my Hoya HD Circular Polarizer lens filters the back screens go completely black, cancelling out all of the light coming from the them, which tells me that the polarizing effect of the camera screens and the lens filters are quite good.

Some segue side-note observations to my segued topic:
Apparently the polarizing filter used in the sun glasses not completely cancelling out the screen is either not very good or perhaps is this way by design? I also noted that the camera rotations for screen viewing total cancellation between my two 5D series cameras and the 40D are different by ~ 45 degrees.

I now return this thread back to its original programing topic.



Jul 02, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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p.17 #3 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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The prevailing issue when viewing the back screen of many cameras through polarizing sun glasses, besides everything being darker, is that the light coming from the screen is polarized...


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Jul 02, 2017 at 10:37 AM
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Sony is really crap for ergonomics, the viewfinder is literally nauseating and has delay, battery life is horrible, especially for waiting on a subject, they have no teles to speak of, and so forth. I've been there and done that, and I'm sure many others also prefer the Canon system to Sony.

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You can add battery life, larger grip, and long lenses to the Sony, how do you add 4k to this Canon?



Jul 02, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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The crux of this dialogue was predicated upon those calling it "insane" for the 6D2 to not include 4K video. I was merely presenting that the prospect of such a decision to not include 4K video is anything but "insane" .. it was a decision. Here's the thing ... I could go around saying it is "insane" that Sony has a battery life of 1/3 that of the 6D2 .. why in 2017 when battery technology clearly affords better battery options than Sony put in their camera ... therefore (according to others arguments against the 6D2 @ 4K video), it
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Your complaints are easily fixed by adding a battery grip to the Sony, how do I add 4k video to this Canon? I guess you buy a Sony point and shoot that has way better video capabilities than this $2000 DSLR. Leaving out 4k was indeed their decision, and it was a bad one.

By the way, you could always pick up a A6500 if you want the nearly the same image quality with way more features including IBIS and incredible 4k video options. It's quite a bit less than $2000. All I'm doing is comparing this camera to other's in the market. This camera is not forward looking at all, it would only make sense if it was released 3 years ago. EDIT: yes it is cropped, but it has as good or better image quality than the majority of Canon's full Frame DSLRs.



Jul 02, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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p.17 #6 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


Looks like another Canon camera thread is going down the tubes. Too bad so many people think their point of view is the only reasonable point of view. Leads to no end of problems, for both online forums and in real life.


Jul 02, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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Blair Maynard wrote:
Isnt the purpose of this forum to discuss cameras' features and whether or not they fit our own needs? When we start talking about market needs, market studies, or what other photographers need, we are really getting out of our element and entering speculation zone. Even when we talk about our own needs, we may well be wrong because we dont know and havent tried all the available options.

You sound like you think Canon is on trial here and you are its defense counsel. Nobody is blaming Canon for coming out with a camera that has or doesnt have
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i totally agree with this. some people make comments like they own canon or a stock holder in canon that they will be affected by the sales of a certain product.

if canon didn't include 4k or just have one sd slot or whatever complaint anyone has, then, it's just simple to move on and find another product that suits his/her taste/preferences. no need to go into details about the decision of a camera manufacturer.



Jul 02, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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p.17 #8 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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I think a lot of us put a screen protector on the back lcd anyway and that seemed to add glare guard to my 6D (which means I cant use it with my polarized sun glasses which is really not a problem as I dont take photos with glasses on anyway).
Yes, the DR is the remaining massive question at this point. Early indications are only that the DR is not as good as the 5D4, FWIW.

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I'm thinking a "protective screen" will take care of the reflectivity issue).
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Good point! I was being a bit slow. I've never used a screen protector on a DSLR - I probably thought that it would make the image a little less clear. But I do use one on my Android phone, and I'm sure that a screen protector would address the reflection issue very well (in addition to protecting the screen!). I'll amend my posting accordingly.



Jul 02, 2017 at 01:16 PM
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p.17 #9 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


jcolwell wrote:
Looks like another Canon camera thread is going down the tubes. Too bad so many people think their point of view is the only reasonable point of view. Leads to no end of problems, for both online forums and in real life.


It seems to me that this is just a discussion of what people want in the 6D Mk II. There is really nothing that different from the discussion on the 5D Mk IV, or any other camera, when it was first being introduced. The reason I selected the 5D Mk IV as a parallel is because of the 4k parallel.

The thing we must realize in this format, is that there is an underlying theme that is not stated at the beginning of each post, but we should always be aware of it. The responses are assumed to be the point of view of the poster. To put it another way, the poster is always expressing his/her view as the only way someone should think about it. It's simply the nature of the format of the forum. I know some are more assertive than others, but they all want to have a voice in the conversation without being timid about it.



Jul 02, 2017 at 01:45 PM
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p.17 #10 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


6D MkII: 7,650 pixel metering sensor - 252 zone (18 x 14) metering
5D MkIV: 150,000 pixel metering sensor - 63-zone (9 x 7) metering

What would be the effect of these difference in practice?



Jul 02, 2017 at 02:20 PM
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p.17 #11 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


jcolwell wrote:
Looks like another Canon camera thread is going down the tubes. Too bad so many people think their point of view is the only reasonable point of view. Leads to no end of problems, for both online forums and in real life.


Kinda sad, but, expected.


Great little camera, for the $$, 2k to start and $1700-$1800~ish, at a later date? Great entry into FF. It is not the end all or for all, yet, what camera is? Always better around the corner & down the road.



Jul 02, 2017 at 02:26 PM
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p.17 #12 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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You're starting to sound like Chez, trying to tell me what I should like.

Actually, no, I am not telling you what to like. Don't put words in my mouth. In fact, earlier in this discussion, I encouraged you to get the 6D2 because you are obviously trying to sell others on your rosy view of the camera.

RustyBug wrote:
... but the most simplistic thing I can say is that the Sony mirrorless cameras have terrible ergonomics that DON'T FIT MY HAND WORTH A DARN.

Then don't get a Sony. Get the 6D2. Only you can decide what is best for you.

RustyBug wrote:
And, as to you trying to condescendingly preach the Zeiss glass thing (which has ZERO bearing on the FF + 4K conversation) ... you have no way of knowing how much Zeiss glass I own...

I don't care how much Zeiss glass you own. If you weren't aware, Canon shooters tend to believe that there's only Canon glass in the universe. My point is that there are other options, and they are quite good. Moreover, you cannot shoot many other types of glass on Canon DSLR bodies, but you can on mirrorless bodies. You have evolved from fanboy to petulant child in short order.

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FF + 4K video for $2,000 ... still looking for it.

You mean FF + 4K like the 5D4, which shoots video in crop (it's actually more like Super-35)? When Canon adds 4K to the 6D-line of cameras, you aren't going to get a readout from the entire sensor, you're gonna get the 5D4 treatment. There are PLENTY of 4K options for shooters for DSLR/mirrorless video: Fuji X-T2, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix G7, Panasonic Lumix GH4, Panasonic Lumix GX80/GX85, Samsung NX1, Sony A6300, Sony A6500, Sony A7R2 ($2.2K), Sony a7S. There are more expensive options like the Leica SL, Sony A7S2, and Sony A9. The point is, it is 2017, and you won't get another 6D until 2022. Enjoy your 6D2.

RustyBug wrote:
The A7s was a "nice try", but we still haven't found the alleged evidence that validates / verifies that allegation that Canon is "insane" for having FF @ $2,000 without 4K video.

I don't need to validate or verify anything. Even if you aren't receptive to an alternative viewpoint, there are some who may be. Perhaps you could explain why you think this camera is worth $2K. If it was me, and I wanted to shoot Canon, I would just keep the 5D3 I recently sold. If I was on the 6Dx bandwagon, I would just shoot the 6D. I don't see a compelling reason to dump an existing camera when the "new" option is just a rehash of old tech and a few extra MPs. For me, this goes far beyond whether a camera has 4K or not. I shot Canon for years and frankly I got sick of the horrid banding, shadows replete with chroma noise and little to no resolved detail, soft and fuzzy images due to the AA filter, the great IQ when light was great but often garbage results when light went bad, and the obviously crippled bodies so that Canon could maintain market segmentation. I don't have these issues with my A7R2. I love the fact that there are camera manufacturers willing to throw everything they have into their cameras in order to be competitive. I really hope Canon gets there again because the market is better for us if all manufacturers innovate, including Canon.



Jul 02, 2017 at 02:42 PM
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p.17 #13 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


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Going further off topic a bit, this statement caught my interest as I don’t see what polarizing sun glasses have to do with screen protectors. I know, only an anal-retentive optical enthusiast like me would probably catch this.

The prevailing issue when viewing the back screen of many cameras through polarizing sun glasses, besides everything being darker, is that the light coming from the screen is polarized. When viewing straight-on to the back screen of my 5DIII, 5DsR and 40D (w/o screen protectors) with 3 different brands of polarizing sun glasses the image goes partly darker with a blueish
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I do not know the science of it, but I once had a car with some kind of antiglare coating on the stereo head unit which made it unreadable through polarized sunglasses without turning my head sideways. The solution was to install a thin piece that I cut out of a sheet of 8.5 by 11 inch polarizing plastic -- but first I had to put the whole sheet in place over the stereo and test it by turning it certain directions while looking at it with my head in the normal driving position. Once I got the right angle, I cut a piece out of the plastic and inserted it over the radio display.

It worked well. So my conclusion is that since the screen protector also had this effect of blocking my display on the back of my 6D from being viewed through my polarized glasses, it must also function as a glare protector. Now of course I may be wrong.



Jul 02, 2017 at 02:55 PM
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I was really hoping that this would be a camera to keep me with canon since I have a couple canon lenses and my main flash and triggers are set up for canon. I am not saying they have to be on the beading edge of tech. But FFS this camera barely keeps up with 3 YO Nikon D750. Other than the DPAF which I never used on my 70D since I rarely (like less than once a year) shoot video. Other camera companies can make multiple choices of sensors that dont have the retarded AA filter in them, nope not canon you get one choice and its 3K.

They cripple the crap out of this camera to make sure you buy a 5div if you want anything like 1/8000 shutter, a faster than 1/180 sync, Af points that cover more than 1/4 of the the VF and all packed in the middle. All features that even their crop cameras can have.

After almost 30 years of buying nothing but canon bodies I find myself hoping the Sony A7iii will focus halfway decent with my canon lenses so I can switch over to their eco system gradually. Which is rumored to be in this same price range (2000-2300) , my guess is it will be better than this crippled thing in every way.


Why would anybody pay 2K for a camera that is nothing but 3 year old tech and obsolete compared to other brands the day you bring it home. Let alone for next 5 years while you wait for another tiny bump in sensor resolution when the mkiii comes out.



Jul 02, 2017 at 04:01 PM
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p.17 #15 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


Ubtree wrote:
6D MkII: 7,650 pixel metering sensor - 252 zone (18 x 14) metering
5D MkIV: 150,000 pixel metering sensor - 63-zone (9 x 7) metering

What would be the effect of these difference in practice?


Could be different EC needed when shooting, say, a light colored bird on a bright blue sky backgroud. But I haven't used the 80d (which isn't that where the 6d2's metering sensor came from) so I don't really know.

It's not that important though. The important thing is that the metering must be CONSISTENT. Ie, metering on some old Nikon's was technically more advanced than some old Canon's but.....like on an existing 6d if you have a bright bird on a bright blue sky and stick with using evaluative and you simply always dial + 1 2/3 it will always work. (At least on my copy). (You could use a diff metering mode, but I'm just saying here). So it's important that it always work the same way imho, more so than evaluative being more right in some cases but being less consistent.



Jul 02, 2017 at 04:06 PM
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Your complaints are easily fixed by adding a battery grip to the Sony,


If only that were true. While sony has some amazing internal tech their body design leaves a lot to be desired. Look at the A9 for example. You can't change the width of the body so you are forced to jam your fingers into the narrow gap between the grip and all the 2.8 zooms plus the new 100-400. Look at your hand position on the A9 as well. It's all scrunched up because there is no room to give buttons decent spacing.

It sucks right now. Canon won't or can't match the A9 internal features and Sony won't or can't give us a decent ergonomic body. Still waiting for someone to come out with both.



Jul 02, 2017 at 04:13 PM
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p.17 #17 · Official: Canon Announces the EOS 6D Mark II


Instruction manual 6DII

http://support-th.canon-asia.com/contents/TH/EN/0302746901.html?




Jul 02, 2017 at 04:14 PM
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When you talk about what other people want, you simply lose credibility.


I wasn't the one that started telling us that it was "insane" to have 4K video. I was merely agreeing with someone else's opinion that I believe Canon did do their market analysis. The fact that I went on to explain why I felt they had done their market analysis may have been more than necessary, but I'm still NOT telling people what they should or shouldn't like. I've only espoused that calling it "insane" that there isn't 4K video in FF for $2,000 has not basis ... then others have tried to suggest I'm off base for thinking it reasonable for an entry level FF, targeted to enthusiasts for a modest price point to be focused more on stills than 4K video.

As to credibility ... hmmm, "insane" vs. an honest offering to validate the facts of FF + 4K video for $2,000.



Jul 02, 2017 at 04:31 PM
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Everythingis1 wrote:
Your complaints are easily fixed by adding a battery grip to the Sony, how do I add 4k video to this Canon? I guess you buy a Sony point and shoot that has way better video capabilities than this $2000 DSLR. Leaving out 4k was indeed their decision, and it was a bad one.

By the way, you could always pick up a A6500 if you want the nearly the same image quality with way more features including IBIS and incredible 4k video options. It's quite a bit less than $2000. All I'm doing is comparing this camera to other's
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Ummm, I DID buy the battery grip and it DID NOT fix things. Again, you speak of things you know nothing about.

Umm, again, the A6500 is NOT FF ... what part of that don't you get. The ONLY way you can compare apples to apples with the 6D2 to other cameras in the market is to compare it to other FF cameras ... unless you want to truly open it up to all cameras, then there's everything from P&S to large format film. Keeping apples to apples starts with keeping it at FF as a baseline requirement.




Jul 02, 2017 at 04:37 PM
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If only that were true. While sony has some amazing internal tech their body design leaves a lot to be desired. Look at the A9 for example. You can't change the width of the body so you are forced to jam your fingers into the narrow gap between the grip and all the 2.8 zooms plus the new 100-400. Look at your hand position on the A9 as well. It's all scrunched up because there is no room to give buttons decent spacing.

It sucks right now. Canon won't or can't match the A9 internal features and Sony won't or can't
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+1 ... till then, we all have to choose our poison(s) vs. our wants vs. our needs.

Sony had a grand chance to make the A9 in the ergonomic form closer to the A99, but with all their mirrorless goodies ... and (dare I say) were "insane" not to since ergonomics is probably one of the top 3 issue that keeps DSLR shooters from going mirrorless with Sony. The extra real estate of a diff format body would afford Sony, not only the opportunity to address the ergonomic issues, but it would also have afforded them additional opportunities for power / heat dissipation / battery improvements as well.

So ... Sony made their decisions (not "insane") that some folks disagree with and Canon made their decisions (not "insane") that some folks disagree with. Don't like it, don't buy it. But, that doesn't dictate that either company's decisions were insane. If folks think Sony, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji is the "way of the future" go for it ... but, I for one am glad to see Canon bring a fully articulating display to FF (yes, Sony did first with the A99).

It's that simple ... i.e. not "insane".



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