Apr 04

Canon EOS 6D Hands-On Review

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Canon EOS 6D Hands On ReviewSince I’m at Imaging Week in Seoul/Korea this week, I thought that I would spend some hands-on time with the Canon EOS 6D that was announced recently. I use a Canon 50D on a daily basis, so it’s nice to see how far Canon has gone since I bought the 50D back in the days. The Canon EOS 6D is quite different: it’s a full-frame DSLR, which makes it a much more affordable full-frame option when compared to its EOS 5D Mark III cousin. At the same time, it integrates elements from the Canon EOS 60D when it comes to the controls and overall layout, so this makes it a DSLR worthy of attention. (more…)

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Sep 17

Canon EOS 6D full-frame DSLR hands-on (video)

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Canon EOS 6D fullframe DSLR handson

Nikon just announced its D600, a $2,100 DSLR with a full-frame sensor. Now, just four days later, we have a similar (and identically priced) offering from Canon. Coincidence? Not likely. Industry backchannel conspiracies aside, however, it’s only to our advantage to have a choice — if you’re looking to upgrade your digital SLR without taking out a second mortgage, you can now pick Nikon’s model, or the EOS 6D from Canon. The latter flavor, which offers built-in WiFi (the D600 requires an adapter), packs a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, and it’s 20 percent lighter than the 5D Mark III, which will remain on the market, targeting professional users. The camera features a sensitivity range of ISO 100 through 102,400, it can shoot 4.5 fps stills and offers 1080/30p video capture. It also has an optical viewfinder, paired with a 3-inch 1.04-million-dot LCD on the rear, which looks just as sharp as you might expect.

What really blew us away, though, is the new camera’s size and weight. It’s more compact than the 5D and even the 7D, an APS-C camera, weighing in at 690 grams — a 20-percent decrease from that larger pro model. 20 percent may not sound like a tremendous improvement, but it’s certainly noticeable, boosting the 6D’s versatility, and making it an ideal choice for street and travel photography. We haven’t had a chance to shoot with the new high-end DSLR just yet, but it felt quite solid in hand, despite the more compact design and significant weight drop. Take a closer look in our gallery below, followed by our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Canon EOS 6D hands-on

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Sep 17

EOS 6D, Canon’s answer to Nikon’s D600

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Well, it was bound to happen, so don’t act too much surprise! Sure Nikon had a a nice run this past few days with its D600 but here you are Canon’s answer in the form of a baby 5D MKIII, Behold the Canon 6D!
So what’s new? Well simply put the 6D is a 5D MK III with a body 20% lighter, comes with a Full Frame sensor, comes also cheaper with an MSRP announced at $2,099 in the US, comes with WiFi, a first for Canon DSLRs, as well as being fully compatible with a dedicated iOS and Android App …

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Sep 17

Canon EOS 6D makes it official debut

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It looks like the rumor mill was right on the money when they said that we could expect the Canon EOS 6D this week, and true enough Canon has made the official announcement. It is expected to be made available come December of 2012 and will be priced at $2,099 for the body-only version, and $2,899 for the kit lens version that comes bundled with a EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens. Given that price, it’s safe to assume that this is more for the dedicated photographer or professional, and probably not for the average photographer who might be on the lookout for something a bit more affordable.

So, what can we expect from the EOS 6D? For starters it will feature a 20.2MP full-frame CMOS image sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 5+ Image Processor. It will also come with an 11-point AF system, 1080p Full HD video capture, a 3” LCD on the back, ISO ranging from 100-25,600 with a low of 50, and two high settings at 51,200 or 102,400. It also comes with WiFi and GPS capabilities, where images and videos can be shared with other Canon products with WiFi, and a remote app has also been created for iOS and Android, allowing the user to control the camera via their smartphone or tablet. So, any takers? [Press release]

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Sep 17

Canon unveils EOS 6D DSLR: full frame sensor and WiFi for $2,099 in December

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Canon unveils EOS 6D DSLR full frame sensor and WiFi for $2,099 in December

Used to be, to get a full-frame sensor in a Canon camera, you had to shell out big bucks for a pro rig like the 5D Mark III or 1D X. No longer. Canon’s just unveiled its EOS 6D, the smallest, lightest and cheapest full-frame DSLR it’s ever made. Weighing 690g, the 6D is 20 percent lighter than the 5D Mark III, and at $2,099, it’s a full $1,400 less than its heftier stablemate — which also puts it directly in line with Nikon’s recently released full-frame shooter, the D600. In addition to that mammoth sensor, the 6D’s the first EOS camera to have built-in WiFi. When paired with the company’s free iOS and Android apps, you can use your phone to change the 6D’s settings, take and geotag photos using the live remote function, and even transfer those shots to your handset wirelessly.

Gallery: Canon EOS 6D press shots

The 6D packs a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processor that shoots stills at 4.5fps, does HDR (though it only saves the composite image, not the individual shots), and 1080p 30fps video in 29 minute 59 second clips. Its sensitivity runs from ISO 100 up to 102,400 (extended) and has an 11-point autofocus system with an EV -3 sensitivity rating for better low light performance. There’s a 3-inch, 1.04 million dot ClearView LCD on the back to supplement the optical viewfinder, plus it’s got a stereo mic jack to ensure the audio matches the quality of your HD videos. To store your imaging masterpieces, the 6D has a single SD card slot that’s SDHC and SDXC compatible. When it goes on sale this December, the 6D will be sold in two configurations: $2,099 for the body only, and a kit that throws in a 24-105mm f/4L USM zoom lens for $2,899.

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Sep 11

Canon EOS 6D announcement next week? [Rumor]

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If you’re in the market for a new camera, the folks at Canon Rumors have been tipped off that there might be an announcement by Canon next week for a new EOS 6D. The full specs of the camera have not been revealed yet, but here are some of the specs that we can expect – if they are true. For starters it will feature a 22MP image sensor that is the same as the 5D MK III, 4.5fps, a touchscreen display, the same AF system used in the 7D and will feature a build that is of slightly lower quality compared to the 5D MK III. If anything it sounds like it’s an in-between camera of the 7D and the 5D MK III, but we guess we will have to wait for the official announcement and specs to see if they are true. In any case we’ll be taking this with a grain of salt for now and suggest you do the same too, but if you like the idea of an EOS 6D with the specs mentioned above, be sure to check back with us next week for confirmation if there is any to be had!

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Aug 09

Canon EOS 6D rumored for October launch

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If you’re a photographer and you’re looking forward to Photokina, perhaps in hopes that Canon might have something interesting like a new DSLR to announce, you might be in for a disappointment. According to the folks at Northlight Images, it seems that if a full-frame DSLR camera is what you’re waiting for, you might have to wait until October. This camera is expected to be the EOS 6D that will look like the 7D, but is expected to sport a 22MP image sensor similar to that of the 5D MK III. Apart from that, not much else is known about the EOS 6D, assuming it even exists at all. Rumors are suggesting that it will share some of the 7D’s features, such as its 19 point AF system, Viewfinder LCD, metering and is speculated to be around the $2,000 mark at its introduction. Either way with Photokina taking place next month, we guess we will have to wait and see if these rumors pan out. Until then we suggest you take this with a grain of salt and be sure to check back us then for the details!

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