Canon 6D

[eggie87]

While we are on the topic of the articulating screen, folks might wanna check out the EOS Remote app
Canon EOS Remote - Cameras - Canon UK

This could be a killer feature. yeah, I know, people are deriding Canon for putting Wi-Fi and GPS into the body. I had that initial thoughts too but after looking at the potential possibilities offered by EOS Remote, I think this could offer more than just an alternative to articulating screen. It now boils down to what features Canon would eventually include in this app and its implementation. Timelapse would be great. Instantaneous response would be even better (esp for shots like fireworks and 2-sec reviews), I can leave my intervalometer/remote at home and just rely on just my hp/tablet. The only worry is I would prefer the "feel" of holding onto my camera than my hp...

I eagerly await reviews on this function. If it works like it should, then its another plus for me to consider getting the 6D.

I would like to see how fast the tab or device battery finishes when ur doing a remote shoot..

 

[doodah]

BUT what do you think are the odds that SG will do that? Hahaha.

Don't really care about the 24-70 f/2.8 Mk2. I shall get the 6D + 24-105 kit.

 

[nathaniel]

Canon Executive explains why 6D has only one X point:
Q&A with Canon’s Mike Owen: A behind-the-scenes look at developing the 6D and what’s next - Imaging Resource

Thanks for the article. I think 6D is the next step for me. Just the right specs for travel photographers (-3EV autofocus, wifi connectivity, GPS). Good durability (at the expense of pop-up flash and articulating screen) is another plus for travelers. And from Canon's point of view, the 6D does not really eat into any of its own similarly-priced market segments: 5D3, 5D2, 7D.

 

[Learnphotography]

Thanks for the article. I think 6D is the next step for me. Just the right specs for travel photographers (-3EV autofocus, wifi connectivity, GPS). Good durability (at the expense of pop-up flash and articulating screen) is another plus for travelers. And from Canon's point of view, the 6D does not really eat into any of its own similarly-priced market segments: 5D3, 5D2, 7D.

-3EV - will be very helpful than 9999 AF points for travel photography like shooting night landscape in moonlight darkness. I had many times when I want to focus on distant mountains but unable to do so with LV or my eye.

Wifi - watch TV in hotel room with your phone connected to the camera outside shooting stars trail and time lapse. hehe

GPS - i dont need but since it has it, ill tag all the locations while traveling.

 

[wallet]

I think everybody knew what you meant in the first place. It's just the question if it's important to your work or not. Anyway, if the 6D is cheaper than the D600 I don't see a problem cutting down the coverage.

Yes. I am looking forward to what 6D can do. Patiently waiting

 

[nathaniel]

-3EV - will be very helpful than 9999 AF points for travel photography like shooting night landscape in moonlight darkness. I had many times when I want to focus on distant mountains but unable to do so with LV or my eye.

Wifi - watch TV in hotel room with your phone connected to the camera outside shooting stars trail and time lapse. hehe

GPS - i dont need but since it has it, ill tag all the locations while traveling.

Yup, -3 EV is good for focusing in moonlight. Usually my 550D can't do it (except for the rare occasion when there's a distant light in the horizon. apparently focusing at the moon doesn't work very well).

 

[Mustank]

-3EV - will be very helpful than 9999 AF points for travel photography like shooting night landscape in moonlight darkness. I had many times when I want to focus on distant mountains but unable to do so with LV or my eye.

Wifi - watch TV in hotel room with your phone connected to the camera outside shooting stars trail and time lapse. hehe

GPS - i dont need but since it has it, ill tag all the locations while traveling.

i am just a hobbist and no expert and i am not trying to give any advice or show that i know many things:

someone clubsnap said that he overcome this problem by using a laser pointer. after the camera secured the focus, he switched off the auto focus switch on the lens.

 

[avsquare]

i am just a hobbist and no expert and i am not trying to give any advice or show that i know many things:

someone clubsnap said that he overcome this problem by using a laser pointer. after the camera secured the focus, he switched off the auto focus switch on the lens.

well that works. it's the same idea as focus assist lamp. just a laser pointer or a small torch light to provide enough light for the camera to AF.

but for the above bro, who shoots landscapes under moonlight, I don't think your laser pointer or torchlight can beam that far.. unless you're calling for batman :bsmilie:

 

[Mustank]

well that works. it's the same idea as focus assist lamp. just a laser pointer or a small torch light to provide enough light for the camera to AF.

but for the above bro, who shoots landscapes under moonlight, I don't think your laser pointer or torchlight can beam that far.. unless you're calling for batman :bsmilie:

i am not trying to be funny:

if the focus point is beyiond the range of the laser pointer, is it ok put the lens on manual focus, then manually push the focus ring to near to infinity? Would there be any drawbacks?

 

[ageha]

Yup, -3 EV is good for focusing in moonlight. Usually my 550D can't do it (except for the rare occasion when there's a distant light in the horizon. apparently focusing at the moon doesn't work very well).

Why would you use AF for photographing the moon?

 

[eggie87]

Why would you use AF for photographing the moon?

I do...with a bit of manual focusing..auto focus gets its right most of the time cause it's bright

 

[avsquare]

i am not trying to be funny:

if the focus point is beyiond the range of the laser pointer, is it ok put the lens on manual focus, then manually push the focus ring to near to infinity? Would there be any drawbacks?

may work for really faraway objects, maybe there may be cases where you are shooting under moonlight but it's not very far, maybe 3m or 5ms away, then you face a situation where there may not be enough light to AF nor MF either. Well.. I don't shoot under such conditions..

 

[art2d3d]

Switch to Manual focus.
Turn all the way to infinity focusing distance.

-3EV is good in low light autofocus in wedding dinner, concert, cave, "spying" etc.

 

[Learnphotography]

like the executive said the 6d is a travel camera. a lot of ang mo countries have no lights and they like to drive into the country outskirt for camping/hiking/trekking.
not like sg which is so light polluted. -3ev becomes useful for them. for us typical mbs/changi beach/etcccc everywhere has lights, no need -3ev. sg is only a small dot so our requirements is super niche.

 

[nathaniel]

i am not trying to be funny:

if the focus point is beyiond the range of the laser pointer, is it ok put the lens on manual focus, then manually push the focus ring to near to infinity? Would there be any drawbacks?

In my experience, setting the focus ring to infinity mark (or just slightly before it) usually works for f/2.8. At f/1.4, the depth of field is considerably thinner, so it's a bit more difficult. Even when setting to infinity mark, the picture may sometimes look a bit out-of-focus.

Why would you use AF for photographing the moon?

Am not photographing the moon. AF at the moon sets the focus point of the lens to infinity. Then I'll point the camera at the night landscape and take the photo. However, I tend to find that if I AF at the moon, it's not really at infinity. Considering that it typically takes 15-60 sec to shoot a scene under moonlight, you won't know whether your AF is good until you check the picture 15-60 sec later.

 

[nathaniel]

like the executive said the 6d is a travel camera. a lot of ang mo countries have no lights and they like to drive into the country outskirt for camping/hiking/trekking.
not like sg which is so light polluted. -3ev becomes useful for them. for us typical mbs/changi beach/etcccc everywhere has lights, no need -3ev. sg is only a small dot so our requirements is super niche.

Actually, I believe there are opportunities that are much nearer: e.g. Mt. Kinabalu, Mt Bromo, etc. The lighter weight of the 6D is going to help on the hike. Having GPS is a nice plus (if you ever want to go back again, or you want to help a friend, you can give them the GPS coordinates). Google something like "Kinabalu Milky Way" or "Kinabalu moonlight" (or replace Kinabalu with Bromo) and you'll have an idea what's possible.

I know it sounds "super niche", but light pollution is probably going to increase (not decrease) in time to come... such locations will be harder and harder to find (and/or further and further away). One day, it may even be rare to find such sights.

 

[leowyien]

im having a dilemma between this and the 7D when the 6D drops in dec.

 

[Learnphotography]

im having a dilemma between this and the 7D when the 6D drops in dec.

how about the rumoured Canon 3DX? hehe 46mp

 

[james lee]

I'll get the 6d if the IQ is good and the AF works....

 

[An drew]

Does anyone have any idea if the sensor technology of the 6D is better or different from 5D2/5D3?