A Bit More About the EOS 6D Mark II [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’ve been able to confirm from a couple of more sources that the Canon EOS 6D Mark II isn’t scheduled to be announced until Q2 of 2017 at the earliest. Originally we hypothesized that we could see the new camera announced at CP+ in February, but that looks to not be the case.</p>
<p>Expect to see the Canon EOS 6D Mark II to be announced after NAB 2017 in April.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[lhughey]

I small edit is required. "Q2 2016 should be Q2 2017"

 

[Luds34]

Boooo...

That's a little disappointing as I'm guessing it won't be available until even later. It would have been nice to have in one's hands by summer. Oh well, just have to be patient.

 

[IglooEater]

In which case, I doubt there's a 6D for me.. it'll more likely be a used 5D III.. :-/

 

[Orangutan]

Interesting. You'd think the 6DII would largely use tech already developed for the 5D4, slightly down-marketed. I wonder if the delay is for marketing reasons, or to allow time to develop/integrate some new feature.

 

[Dekaner]

Interesting. You'd think the 6DII would largely use tech already developed for the 5D4, slightly down-marketed. I wonder if the delay is for marketing reasons, or to allow time to develop/integrate some new feature.

Could it just be production delays? How many simultaneous bodies could they produce at once? Everything could be tied up churning out 5D IV's and the new Rebel series?

 

[-1]

Looks like a given traveling companion to me... and it should be good 'n ready for the vacation seasons in the northern hemisphere then... and that would be July where I live.

 

[dak723]

Interesting. You'd think the 6DII would largely use tech already developed for the 5D4, slightly down-marketed. I wonder if the delay is for marketing reasons, or to allow time to develop/integrate some new feature.

Could it just be production delays? How many simultaneous bodies could they produce at once? Everything could be tied up churning out 5D IV's and the new Rebel series?

Folks here on CR think that Canon can snap their fingers and instantly make 10, 000 cameras. Yes, production takes time.

 

[3kramd5]

I small edit is required. "Q2 2016 should be Q2 2017"

It isn't *required*; 2017 satisfies "...2016 at the earliest."

 

[Orangutan]

Interesting. You'd think the 6DII would largely use tech already developed for the 5D4, slightly down-marketed. I wonder if the delay is for marketing reasons, or to allow time to develop/integrate some new feature.

Could it just be production delays? How many simultaneous bodies could they produce at once? Everything could be tied up churning out 5D IV's and the new Rebel series?

Folks here on CR think that Canon can snap their fingers and instantly make 10, 000 cameras. Yes, production takes time.

I disagree -- I think most folks here know that manufacturing takes time; however, Canon has been doing this for decades, and probably has a clue about manufacturing timelines. The question is whether the initial timeline rumors were true and, if so, what has changed to push them back.

 

[IglooEater]

Interesting. You'd think the 6DII would largely use tech already developed for the 5D4, slightly down-marketed. I wonder if the delay is for marketing reasons, or to allow time to develop/integrate some new feature.

Could it just be production delays? How many simultaneous bodies could they produce at once? Everything could be tied up churning out 5D IV's and the new Rebel series?

Have to admit that what with the three separate t6's, the 80D, and 5D IV all being released in the last year, the assembly lines have got to be loaded. (I understand the 1D series are assembled individually?)

 

[sunnyVan]

Because canon knows that the 6d2 will outsell the 5dmkiv. That's why they must postpone it.

 

[Mac Duderson]

In the meantime, Canon can we have a 28mm 1.4L BR?
I'll love you forever! ;D

 

[IglooEater]

In the meantime, Canon can we have a 28mm 1.4L BR?
I'll love you forever! ;D

I'm curious why 28mm in particular?

 

[jeffa4444]

April 2017 still gives Canon time to get the camera into stores for the all important summer vacation period which Im sure they would like to make by that time the 5D MKIV would have been on sale 7 months and the initial early adopters would have bought their cameras. In Europe the 5D MKIV is a considered purchase and for some too expensive so Canon will need the 6D MKII to keep these customers loyal to the brand.

 

[Assworms]

Is there any news on whether the 6D2 will retain replaceable focusing screens, my 21mm distagon is a pain in proverbial to focus on my 5D3 and it's the only reason I would consider the new 6D2.

 

[padam]

Is there any news on whether the 6D2 will retain replaceable focusing screens, my 21mm distagon is a pain in proverbial to focus on my 5D3 and it's the only reason I would consider the new 6D2.

Just because it is not "officially supported" it doesn't mean that you can't replace the focusing screen on the 5D Mark III if you want it to.
https://vimeo.com/83843427

 

[transpo1]

I wonder why they would delay it until "after NAB?" Any chance they've decided to put 4K in it after all and don't want it to compete with whatever cameras they'll announce there?

 

[x-vision]

Because canon knows that the 6d2 will outsell the 5dmkiv. That's why they must postpone it.

Yup. Canon needs to skim the market first before the 6DII is announced and starts competing with the 5DIV.

I'm personally expecting the announcement to be in June next year.

 

[Adelino]

I small edit is required. "Q2 2016 should be Q2 2017"

It isn't *required*; 2017 satisfies "...2016 at the earliest."

The original post said Q2 2016 at the earliest.