Canon EOS 6D Review By Photofocus (Highly Recommended)

Canon' amazing entry level full-frame DSLR, the Canon EOS 6D (price & specs), got reviewed by Richard Harrington at photofocus, additional comments by Scott Bourne. Some the cool features of the EOS 6D include WiFi connectivity and GPS. Unfortunately it does not have the awesome AF of the EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs), but the reviewers found it to be very accurate even in low light. Sample images are provided. The DSLR gets a “highly recommended”. Quoting Scott Bourne's conclusion:

The camera doesn’t feel cheap. I like the button layout much better than on some older Canon models. Everything you need is accessible. The image quality is a close match to that of the 5D MK III and the price is right if you want affordable full-frame. If you match this camera with Canon’s high-end “L” glass you’re going to get amazing image quality. This camera (in my opinion) makes the 7D obsolete. It lacks the high-speed, highly-adjustable AF of the 5D MK III so it’s not able to compete there. But everywhere else, it bumps up closely enough to the MK III that if you don’t need the high-end AF the 6D should be your pick. One last complaint. Who names these things? Whoever is in charge of naming cameras at Canon should be lashed – 50 times in fact. In what world does it make sense to name your cameras in two different ways? We had the Canon 30D and the Canon D30. We had the 5D with all the MKs i.e., MK II, MK III but we added the 7D – which isn’t as much camera as the five and filled in with the 6D!)

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Canon EOS 6D Tips And Tricks By CPN

Canon Professional Network published some useful tips and tricks for the Canon EOS 6D (price & specs). The following topics are covered:

  • EOS 6D: ‘Control over HDMI’ for viewing images
  • EOS 6D: Live View & sharing with DLNA devices
  • EOS 6D: using the camera's rechargeable backup battery
  • EOS 6D: smartphone connection via WiFi
  • EOS 6D: Auto Update clock settings
  • EOS 6D: maximising battery life using the built-in GPS
  • EOS 6D: maintaining frame rates at high ISOs

There is also a technical guide called Inside the Canon EOS 6D that you can check.

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Canon EOS 6DSample Pics (Imaging Resource)

Imaging Resource, while working on the full review of the EOS 6D (price and specs), posted a full set of samples images taken in a lab setting. If you are following CanonWatch then you probaly know that the EOS 6D sensor produces less noise than the sensor featured on the EOS 5D Mark III (price and specs). Not bad for Canon's entry level full-frame DSLR, which by the way also sports WiFi connectivity and GPS.

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[via IR]

 

Deal: Canon EOS 6D And Accessories For $1899

[thanks ag4eng]

Bestbuy has a good Canon EOS 6D deal going on. You get the EOS 6D body, a Sandisk 32GB Class 10 Memory Card and and a Zeikos Deluxe Gadget Bag, all for $1899 (click here)

 

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

    3.0″ Clear View High Resolution LCD

    DIGIC 5+ Image Processor

    Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity

    Full HD 1080p with Manual Controls

    11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type Point

    63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor

    Extended ISO Range of 50-102400

    Up to 4.5 Full Resolution FPS

    Built-In HDR and Multiple Exposure Modes

[via 9to5toys]

 

Canon Released Updates For DPP (3.12.52), EOS Utility (2.12.3) And Picture Style Editor (1.12.2)

Updates for Canon's photo software (available here)

DPP 3.12.52 update:

  • Supports images taken with EOS 6D.
  • Supports new lens (EF24-70mm F4L IS USM).
  • Supports read-in of Picture Style files (.pf3) created in Picture Style Editor 1.12.2 and later.
  • Corrects shooting date error in other manufacturer`s image files when sent to Easy-PhotoPrintEX from Digital Photo Professional via plug-in print.

EOS Utility 2.12.3 update:

  • Supports EOS 6D.
  • Supports read-in of Picture Style files (.pf3) created in Picture Style Editor 1.12.2 and later.

Picture Style Editor 1.12.2 update:

  • Supports EOS 6D, EOS M.
  • Applied Noise Reduction processing to when displaying images.
  • Added support for the new Picture Style file (.pf3).
  • Changed the user interface of the Tool Palette.
  • Added the Tone curve (RGB) function.
  • Added the Six Color-Axes adjustment function.

[via The Digital Picture]

 

Canon EOS 6D Sensor Less Noisy Than EOS 5D Mark III

Interesting test made by Don Marcotte, a photographer with interests in astrophotography. He wanted to know which camera sensor among the EOS 6D and the EOS 5D Mark III produces less noise. The test was made with a rather simple setting: long exposures wit the cap on the lens (no light). Before looking at the results it is best to read Marcotte's disclaimer:

Please remember that this test was designed to determine the best camera for a very specific night photography project. I would expect that no one could detect a noise difference between the 6D and 5D3 for the vast majority of daylight photography. Only in low light conditions would a 6D deliver observably better results.

Ok, the EOS 6D produces less noise than the EOS 5D Mark III. Check the following images:

Image credits: Don Marcotte

Above, 15 seconds exposure: Shot using camera store demo units at room temperature. RAW images converted to 16 bit TIFFs by Canon Digital Photo Professional. Created 400px X 400px crops and applied Gamma=3.0 in CS5.

Below, the 30 seconds exposure results:

Image credit: Don Marcotte

It is amazing that Canon's entry level full-frame DSLR produces less noise than the much more pricey EOS 5D Mark III!

On planet5D you can find Marcotte's full description of the test along with more informations and a comparison with the EOS 5D Mark II.

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