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RustyBug wrote:
I agree that there are some things that make you go
I can't pretend to know the exact answers for their rationale(s). But, it also strikes me that not only are those "limitations" ... protecting (if folks like to think of it that way) ... Canon, but to a certain degree, they are also "protecting" the Canon consumer who has spent the $$$ for the "up-featured" model(s).
I'm still of the opinion that manufacturing does as manufacturing does ... but, I do believe that there is much more behind the curtain than cyber-forum rants are capable of actually knowing. In fact, it is probably that very ignorance (literal word @ not-knowing ... i.e. not the same as stupid), that fuels folks to perpetually hazard contemptuous regard for manufacturers.
The thing is, there are decisions made regarding mechanics and electronics and the overall reliability of a system that doesn't always reflect "max performance", yet it can yield better reliability for a given build / price. That's something that folks rarely give much credence to ... i.e. it doesn't really show up on a spec sheet.
One thing I am additionally surprised by though is the battery / shot life projections of the 6D2. It seems that Canon has caught up with Nikon on the 6D2.
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I've been going for a while now. ;-)
Thank you for the new perspective on Canon possibly "protecting" the investments of the higher-and models.
IF their only reason for 1/4000th, 1/180th, 98% coverage, smaller buffer, no dual-pixel raw,(not to be conflated with dual-pixel auto-focus) (also not exactly a mature technology either this DP raw) 80D AF system including the metering and point-spread is to protect the 5D Mark IV, then that goal IMO was accomplished via the single SD slot for all types of shooters minus action or wildlife. (The AF system would be the other show-stopper for action/wildlife I would think.)
Regardless, I do appreciate many of the little features which can make many things easier or now possible. NFC. GPS that might be more energy efficient. Wi-Fi. Bluetooth capability plus Bluetooth remote. (Much improved from the RC-6 IR remote.)
AWB-W could be handy if I have to shoot in .jpg. (Never needed to do so, but one never knows.) More pixels. LCD overlay info. (I'm already used to the black boxes, but now I'll get much more, or less, should I be so inclined, information in the viewfinder.) F8 focus points. Dual-cross center point. Any cross other than center! Intervalometer. Far easier than the wired timer remote. Indicated, but not completely confirmed by me, motor-driven mirror. Possible dual-axis level? Hopefully lower native ISO. (a la 80D or better) Hopefully slightly cleaner high ISO. Greater low ISO dynamic range. As you mentioned, better battery performance with the same battery. Impressive feat now that I think about it. (Have lots of LP-E6s and one LP-E6N.)
Anti-flicker! Articulating display! Two more FPS! (Coming from four and a half frames per second this is significant to me.)
This 6D Mark II will be replacing my 6D. 😊
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