Canon 6D

[user12343]

Very cool but it can't replace an articulated screen totally. Each has its own pros and cons.

The articulated screen is still needed when u need to hold ur camera at wierd angles and control the settings. Unless the camera is mounted somewhere, u can't hold ur cam and still fiddle the settings from ur phone at the same time with only 2 hands.

The remote will b especially useful when the camera is mounted a distance away and u like to remotely control it. It'll be useful too if u find ur camera LCD too small and like to view on e larger screen of ur phone.

Should still be ok & useable when right hand holding up the cam high while left hand holding the phone for LV.

 

[doodah]

the centre AF point of 6D is 'awesome' in a sense that it can focus down to -3EV whereas the 5DMK3 is -2EV, 1DMKV is -1EV and 7D is -0.5EV.
it does not say much about the tracking ability.

There is speculation the 6D may have 6 invisible AF points in the center to aid tracking.

 

[doodah]

Should still be ok & useable when right hand holding up the cam high while left hand holding the phone for LV.

Definitely possible if camera + lens are as light as m43 offerings.... but 6D?....

 

[user12343]

Definitely possible if camera + lens are as light as m43 offerings.... but 6D?....

For uwa glasses attached it is possible to hand hold this way, alternatively a monopod to support the weight if one feels too heavy to hold a 2kg setup for a 10second shot.

The phone app will be very useful for group photos incl the photographer.

 

[esoeij]

For uwa glasses attached it is possible to hand hold this way, alternatively a monopod to support the weight if one feels too heavy to hold a 2kg setup for a 10second shot.

What you are suggesting is possible I suppose, but a non-starter for me. Also I'm hard pressed to think of a real world scenario where one can only get the shot if this method is used.

 

[eggie87]

the LV capability on the phones obviates the need of an articulate screen which is cool.

Yea..the down side is that u end up draining ur mobile battery and especially the lv on ur mobile+ Wi-Fi...

 

[user12343]

it is useful for situations, say, in a crowded place, shooting at eye-level shows nothing but heads, so raise up, look at the LV on the phone, focus & shoot, thats it. battery life on both devices takes a toll, but then again, how prolonged will this wireless tethering be on?

 

[MechaEd]

Good for extreme worm's eye view too so you don't have to get on your knees and get into weird positions to view LCD or VF

 

[ralphael]

same wish

 

[Michael Ang]

Guys,

it's here! I received a call yesterday from my usual hut that there's only 1 piece in each shop.
Anyone got it? I originally reserved it but backed up because i saw a price drop coming for 5dmk3 which IMHO is still better than the 6d which is a compromise.

 

[Halfmoon]

Guys,

it's here! I received a call yesterday from my usual hut that there's only 1 piece in each shop.
Anyone got it? I originally reserved it but backed up because i saw a price drop coming for 5dmk3 which IMHO is still better than the 6d which is a compromise.

Thanks for the update.... really is early....

What the price?

 

[sylee79]

Guys,

it's here! I received a call yesterday from my usual hut that there's only 1 piece in each shop.
Anyone got it? I originally reserved it but backed up because i saw a price drop coming for 5dmk3 which IMHO is still better than the 6d which is a compromise.

Which shop have that?

 

[doodah]

Canon Singapore has not announced the price of the 6D yet. Curious how much it is going to cost.

 

[eggie87]

Canon Singapore has not announced the price of the 6D yet. Curious how much it is going to cost.

2.8k?-3.2?

 

[Minglink]

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_6d

US has released it on their webbie with price.

 

[eggie87]

Every region is different though..uk is going for 1989 pounds

 

[Michael Ang]

Was told its above 3k at Cathay but he didn't want to say exactly.

 

[esoeij]

The street price of the Nikon D600 is about S$2700. If the 6D is indeed priced above $3k, it's too high IMO.

 

[doodah]

The street price of the Nikon D600 is about S$2700. If the 6D is indeed priced above $3k, it's too high IMO.

In US and elsewhere, the 6D and D600 are priced the same. If Canon Singapore charges more than S$3k for the 6D, I shall dump ALL my Canon gear and go elsewhere. As it is, I am in the process of unloading all my Canon APS-C stuff. Stupid Canon selling over-priced, under-performing and poorly featured items and they think they can get away with it?. No wonder they are losing market shares to Nikon right now even as I write this.

However, I believe Cathay Photo is merely quoting the RRP. Nikon D600 RPP is S$3100. Street price is much lower.

 

[raydio]

The price at Henry's in Canada is C$2,099.99.