Canon 6D

[Jedi]

Are you guys excited about the launched of the EOS 6D?

Personally, the only exciting part is the price - suggested retail price is US$2,099. Other than that, it is just another rush product by Canon to counter other brands, nothing great at all. Basically, it just takes the EOS 60D design, change the sensor, do some minor adjustments. It can also use the interchangeable focusing screens of EOS 60D. It is just a EOS 60D with a full frame sensor.

Features wise it loses big time to Nikon and Sony.

Now I know why Canon did not reduce the price of 5D Mark 3 while other brands have done so. This is because EOS 6D is totally no threat to 5D Mark 3.

 

[roDz]

dpreview says EF-S lens won't fit the 6D. How odd could this be? is this a typo?

No typo error..EF-S lenses wont fit 6D

 

[powergoo]

FF cameras cant accept EF-s lens or else it might hit the mirror.

Anyway I am hoping for a magical 11 AF that does to -3EV light levels. Canon claimed it is the most sensitive central AF point they have designed.
11 AF point is fine as I have used eos-20,30,40D series. so long as they are fast & accurate. coupled with great ISO...a good event camera.

 

[benbean]

ah...that explains... thanks.

 

[trd2970]

Anyone think the old 5d2 @ 27** is a better buy? Other than fancy stuff like wifi and gps, other specs seem on par or below 5d2, based on just a high level comparison.

 

[raydio]

won't fit or not compatible? Won't fit means it can't be mounted. ??

Yes they can be mounted but they are not compatible with full frame cameras. EFS lenses are made exclusively for Canon's cropped cameras. As one poster already said, there is a danger that the mirror may strike the back of the lens and potentially damage the mirror. Also, there will be severe vignetting in the photos.

 

[ShyanL]

actually there is quite a number of improvement vs the old 5D MKii
in terms of processor, ISO, fps, time lag and the metering is like the 5D MKiii

 

[Rashkae]

Yup, it's the 2nd cheapest full-frame DSLR (together with the D600) in history so you can't expect much.

Sony A850 was the cheapest. $1899.

 

[Rashkae]

I feel it's a letdown. It will sell like mad because it says "Canon" on the front, but the lack of an articulating screen and only one cross-type af point is a letdown.

 

[ageha]

Sony A850 was the cheapest. $1899.

That's why I said 2nd cheapest.

 

[xAshtrayx]

coming from a canon apsc user...who travels every month to foreign country for a month and wonder around there...heavy body and heavy zoom lenses is really tiring to lug on full day...but lust for the high iso, dynamic range and versatility of 5dmk iii and planing to get it soon.....

here comes d600 and 6d....from my perspective...d600 feels like a real upgrade for real enthusiastic and for travellers who wants versatility in diff conditions anytime of the day...and it is fx/dx nthg to shout too thou hv not invested in nikon yet

....6d feels like a replacement of 5d mk ii system with a slight bump....the wifi and gps is nothing to shout for cos i assume traveller photographer u will snap snap snap snap snap snap n take a peek n keep an eye on the surrounding...n u ll go back end of the day n filter edit n compile ur stuff.....unless is family casual fun holiday trip or in studio....

d800 file size too huge.....

since the appearance of this 2 products...either pick a light weight ff nikon d600 and save some cash too....or go ahead with 5d mk iii...(cos still waiting for d600 iso performance review)....

that s just my humble opinion of the 6d from my personal usage style point of view

 

[xAshtrayx]

and on top of things....improving more on af points for 6d will seal...but kill off the 7d together with it. ..and...they just had a software update for 7d......

i dont see a huge price margin between 6d n 7d now.... consider purchasing power in sg is high...5d mk iii is high....ppl complain...but ppl rush n buy it...n real users will def grab it.....

guess there ll b another new model somewhere around 7d or 60d this yr?

 

[george671]

Yeah... I am hoping to get my hands on one of these...I still use a 5D and a D3...I like to use legacy Nikon and voigtleander(and others) glass so the EOS 5D (classic) really rocks in my book...(I love fotodiox adapters...He He)...The fact that it (6D) can do video is a bonus as well...And the price seems to be very reasonable..I was looking at just getting a second hand 5D II, or the Nikon D600, but it (D600) is not able to mount a lot of other brand lenses so its pretty much out of the picture...

 

[eggie87]

I'm guessing there will be a7d mkII coming out some time mid nextv year..just stick in a 20mp full frame sensor in there .with its high iso capabilities n just tweak several things .i bet price would be a huge jump like the 5d..

 

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[oracle0711]

I think it is a great way for Canon to segment it's full frame offerings. It is distinct that the 1.6x fov group is a separate segment of users that Canon would love to keep (until the approach to keep only full frame becomes reality). This group are probably enthusiasts and hobbyists who just want to take pictures with dSLR and are less concern with whether it is full frame or not. They are unlikely to really make technical comparisons from time to time and run after the fastest and lasted high fps, megapixels, or even how many storage card slots are there. In short, they simply love to shoot and care less about the things that will make them stand out as a best in class photographer or gears fanatic.

Coming back to the 6d. This is one good way for Canon to address the need of photographers who are serious about photography and wants to pick up a basic camera that can get the work done. This class might be users from the EOS xxD or xxxD or even film users (film users are full frame anyway). Bing less concern about technical specs and only wanting to get the right picture, they are less willing to spend on higher end models such as the 5d mark 3 or even the 1Dx. If you look at it, the 6D fits the bill - no frills, no complexity - just shoot with the correct setting.

Canon just launched its 5d Mark 3 and there is no reason they will cannibalize the sales of this black horse. It is a great camera and get the job done even if the conditions are harsh and difficult (though not totally fail safe). The company also want people who are fussy about specifications to fit into this 5d mark 3 segment instead of 6D coz they are less likely to head towards the 1Dx (except for those with deep pockets). Seriously, the 5D mark 3 is a great breakthrough if you have used the previous models before. I sort of love it and use it for adhoc assignments. So far, the camera has not fail me. It goes well as a sidekick to my 1Ds Mark 3 and interchangeably when I need to shoot with 2 bodies.

As for 1Dx, let us just say this is really the top segment. You want the best from Canon, you know where to get. No need to look further but make sure you have the dough to get this model.

The introduction of 6D makes the Canon roadmap more interesting. With 3 classes of users, the company can now play around with different technology development to test how to move features into different class of users seeking different desires. Afterall, it is all about user experience marketing for a company that constantly seek to "delighting you always".

 

[esoeij]

It all boils down to the pricing, esp relative to the D600 which has better specs.

 

[eleveninth]

price of 5D2 got a slash few days back in the US now going for 1.8k. if u do the maths not sure if add gst + shipping cheaper than sg now.

frankly i would rather get a 5D2 than a 6D.

 

[ageha]

I'm guessing there will be a7d mkII coming out some time mid nextv year..just stick in a 20mp full frame sensor in there .with its high iso capabilities n just tweak several things .i bet price would be a huge jump like the 5d..

There will never be a 7D Mark II with a full-frame sensor. :-D