[Review] EOS 6D First Thoughts Review (and comparison with Nikon D600)

Let’s start with a Digitalcamerinfo’s first impressions review of the [shoplink 7139]EOS 6D[/shoplink].

The Canon EOS 6D is designed to be a lighter, cheaper alternative to the Canon [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink]. To that end, it accomplishes its goals, squeezing a 20.2-megapixel full-frame sensor and updated autofocus into a relatively small body. […]

The EOS 6D does, however, seem much simpler to use at first blush than either the [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink] or its predecessor, the venerable [shoplink 254]EOS 5D Mark II[/shoplink]. The 6D’s inclusion of Canon’s now-ubiquitous “Q” quick control menu and a physical mode dial chock full of automatic shooting modes should make novice shooters feel right at home. The “Q” menu, in particular, makes adjusting settings much easier, taking full advantage of the large 3-inch, 1.040 million-pixel display.

Next, lets have a look at a comparison by Digitalcamerainfo between the [shoplink 7139]EOS 6D[/shoplink] and Nikon’s D600. Both cams have a price tag of $2100, have similar specs and aim at the same target (customers). Are they so much different (beside the fact that the EOS 6D has built-in GPS and WiFi)?

On the Nikon side, the D600’s top plate is pulled almost directly from their top APS-C model, the D7000; the back control scheme, on the other hand, is largely based on their recently released full-frame body, the [shoplink 4853]Nikon D800[/shoplink]. On the Canon EOS 6D you can see bits and pieces that are clearly culled from the high-end APS-C [shoplink 337]EOS 7D[/shoplink], while the body’s silhouette is reminiscent of a smaller Canon [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III[/shoplink].

Won’t anticipate more, since it is a well made article you should read. So if you want to learn about the little details that differentiate one camera from the other you where to go.

Canon’s EOS 6D can be preordered at the following shops:

• EOS 6D body: B&H, Adorama, Amazon
• EOS 6D with EF 24-105mm: B&H, Adorama, Amazon