Canon EOS 6D Mark II Poll Results

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We have completed our unscientific poll about the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II and these are the results from your input.</p>
<h5>What is your favourite upgrade over the original EOS 6D?</h5>
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<td><strong>45 AF Points</strong></td>
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<div class="info"><strong>42.9% / 6,525</strong></div>
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<td>Vari-Angle touchscreen LCD</td>
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<div class="info">26.6% / 4,045</div>
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<td>Resolution increase to 26.2mp</td>
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<div class="info">7.1% / 1,086</div>
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<td>Dual Pixel AF</td>
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<div class="info">20.0% / 3,044</div>
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<td>6.5fps</td>
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<div class="info">3.3% / 509</div>
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<p><strong>CR’s Take:</strong> <em>I definitely agree with the outcome here. The added cross-type AF points is going to make the camera much more enjoyable to use over the original EOS 6D, which is my main DSLR.</em></p>
<h5>What is your biggest gripe about the Canon EOS 6D Mark II?</h5>
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<td><strong>No 4K Video Capture</strong></td>
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<div class="info"><strong>37.9% / 5,849</strong></div>
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<td>No Dual SD Slots</td>
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<div class="info">23.2% / 3,590</div>
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<td>UHS-1 SD Slot</td>
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<div class="info">5.7% / 885</div>
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<td>AF point coverage isn’t spread out enough</td>
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<div class="info">27.4% / 4,239</div>
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<td>No popup flash</td>
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<div class="info">5.7% / 887</div>
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<p><strong>CR’s Take:</strong> <em>I voted for the AF point spread, it does look a bit tight, though I’m sure it won’t be much of an issue once I get used to the camera. The lack of 4K recording does seem to bug a lot of people. I’m not one of them, but I do understand the frustration.</em></p>
<h5>Will you be buying the Canon EOS 6D Mark II?</h5>
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<td>Yes, it’s already been preordered</td>
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<div class="info">9.1% / 1,453</div>
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<td><strong>Maybe, but I’ll wait for real world reviews</strong></td>
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<div class="info"><strong>36.3% / 5,782</strong></div>
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<td>I’d love to, but I can’t afford it</td>
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<div class="info">12.7% / 2,017</div>
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<td>No, this is not the camera for me</td>
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<div class="info">27.4% / 4,358</div>
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<td>I’m leaving Canon!</td>
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<div class="info">14.5% / 2,305</div>
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<p><strong>CR’s Take:</strong> <em>I’ve preordered the camera, I don’t doubt it’ll be a great performer and be a very worthy upgrade over the EOS 6D. I like daily shooting with cameras that don’t cost a ton and if it gets stolen or broken, I’ll survive.</em></p>

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<p><strong>Preorder the Canon EOS 6D Mark II:</strong></p>
<p>Canon EOS 6D Mark II Body</p>
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<li>USA $1999: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2tmBfEW">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2sjTrPL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-6d-mark-ii-dslr-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a> (If ordered before July 16, free 128gb Lexar SD Card)</li>
<li>UK £1999: <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=6241&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkcameras.com%2Fp%2F1010062T%2Fdigital-slr-cameras%2Fcanon%2Feos-6d-mark-ii-dslr-camera-body">Park Cameras</a> | <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=2298&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexphotographic.com%2Fcanon-eos-6d-mark-ii-digital-slr-camera-body-1630560%2F">WEX Photographic</a></li>
<li>Canada $2599: <a href="http://www.pjtra.com/t/TUJGRU1GTEJGRk5HSklCRkhMRklH?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.henrys.com%2F98225-CANON-EOS-6D-MK-II-BODY.aspx">Henry’s</a></li>
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<p>Canon EOS 6D Mark II w/24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM</p>
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<li>USA $2599: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2s3TmM9">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2triKPZ">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-6d-mark-ii-dslr-camera-with-24-105mm-is-stm-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a> (If ordered before July 16, free 128gb Lexar SD Card)</li>
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<p>Canon EOS 6D Mark II w/24-105mm f/4L IS II</p>
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<li>USA $3099: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2tnn96a">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2u0EWh6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-6d-mark-ii-dslr-camera-with-24-105mm-f4l-is-ii-usm-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a> (If ordered before July 16, free 128gb Lexar SD Card)</li>
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<p>Canon EOS 6D Mark II Body w/24-70mm f/4L IS</p>
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<li>UK £2379: <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=6241&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkcameras.com%2Fp%2F1010063D%2Fdigital-slr-cameras%2Fcanon%2Feos-6d-mark-ii-dslr-ef-24-70mm-f4l-is-usm-lens-kit">Park Cameras</a> | <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=2298&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexphotographic.com%2Fcanon-eos-6d-mark-ii-digital-slr-camera-with-24-70mm-f4-l-is-lens-1631339%2F">WEX Photographic</a></li>
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<p>Canon BG-E21 Battery Grip for EOS 6D Mark II</p>
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<li>USA $300: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2s4e6TL">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2u0nzgx">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-bg-e21-battery-grip.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li>UK £199: <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=6241&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkcameras.com%2Fp%2F1150097F%2Fgrips%2Fcanon%2Fbg-e21-battery-grip">Park Cameras</a> | <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=2298&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexphotographic.com%2Fcanon-bg-e21-battery-grip-1630561%2F">WEX Photographic</a></li>
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[ahsanford]

A little surprised at how low the pre-order rate is.

Then again, the size of the vote tallies indicate either a lot of re-voting and/or a lot of once-every-launch visitors swarming the site. Not sure it's truly reflective of a once-a-week poster here.

- A

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

A little surprised at how low the pre-order rate is.

Then again, the size of the vote tallies indicate either a lot of re-voting and/or a lot of once-every-launch visitors swarming the site. Not sure it's truly reflective of a once-a-week poster here.

- A

I was just the opposite, surprised at how many pre-ordered, Considering that we have members all over the world, and many use APS-C bodies, it seemed like a large number. If 9% of the photographers ordered a new model, that would be astounding but obviously, the numbers do not reflect the entire body of photographers. I pre-ordered then changed my mind and bought a 5D MK IV. I may still get a 6D II for a 2nd body. I'm in the process of selling all my bodies, but will likely want a small body as a 2nd camera.

 

[Antono Refa]

A big positive result is the small percentage of people who think the extra pixels are an important feature.

 

[SkynetTX]

In my opinion 4K video recording and the high number of AF-points (45 in this case) are absolutely not important. A sensor (or a lens) that would be able to decrease the diffraction effect at f/16 and lower would make more sense.

 

[ahsanford]

In my opinion 4K video recording and the high number of AF-points (45 in this case) are absolutely not important. A sensor (or a lens) that would be able to decrease the diffraction effect at f/16 and lower would make more sense.

...to you. I don't mean to sound unkind or that your need is not legitimate, but I presume you recognize that you are in a vapor-like minority on that position.

Don't get me wrong, solving 'that whole physics thing' and decreasing diffraction effects would be lovely for film-obsessives or those tired of focus-stacking, but I would be stunned if that even rated in the top fifty things people wanted on the 6D2.

Meanwhile, I'm pretty comfortable saying the AF system upgrade is the #1 or #2 most desired item the 6D2 is bringing to the table. It was a necessary upgrade on a host of fronts -- # of points, f/8 compatibility, etc.

- A

 

[Antono Refa]

A big positive result is the small percentage of people who think the extra pixels are an important feature.

Those folks have moved on to 4K being the most important thing......lol.

This too shall pass.

 

[leadin2]

I'm surprised that the popup flash has more votes than UHS-1 SD Slot.

 

[Antono Refa]

In my opinion 4K video recording and the high number of AF-points (45 in this case) are absolutely not important. A sensor (or a lens) that would be able to decrease the diffraction effect at f/16 and lower would make more sense.

...to you. I don't mean to sound unkind or that your need is not legitimate, but I presume you recognize that you are in a vapor-like minority on that position.

There are lots of DSLR owners who don't care about video at all, or 4K video specifically.

I shoot FHD video maybe twice a year, in my nephews and nieces birthdays, e.g. of the family performing some play for the kids' entertainment, and that's it. I would buy my 5DmkIII even it didn't have any video features.

The 5DmkV/VI would probably have acceptable 4K video, then people would find some other absent feature to complain about.

 

[transpo1]

Hmm...interesting: 38% wanted 4K. That could be a lot more pre-orders

 

[Angler13]

I definitely agree with the outcome here. The added cross-type AF points is going to make the camera much more enjoyable to use over the original EOS 6D, which is my main DSLR.

The 45 AF points sound nice in theory, but they aren't going to do much for me. I use the 6D Mk 1's center point on 99% of my images. And since all the the 6D Mk2 45 AF points are smooshed together, they seem more like one GIANT center AF point than 45 individual AF points...

And, I'm not sure anyone else noticed... but the grouping of AF points on the Canon 6D Mk 1 may actually be spread out FURTHER than the 6D Mk 2. I have attached my non scientific comparison image since I couldn't find the Mk 1's viewfinder image on Canon's site any more. Hopefully I'm wrong.

 

[privatebydesign]

A sensor (or a lens) that would be able to decrease the diffraction effect at f/16 and lower would make more sense.

There is, just go with a bigger sensor. It is the laws of optics and no manufacturer can break them, though Canon have talked about methods of processing sub diffraction images with sophisticated maths and very high resolution sensors. All same sized sensors suffer from diffraction at the same rate, the bigger the sensor the higher the f stop before diffraction becomes apparent.

 

[LukasS]

I've voted to wait for reviews but in the meantime I decided not to go with 6D2 but to stay with 5D line and ordered Mark IV.

Although I'm happy with AF update and screen - lack of dual slot was the biggest no-no, apart from few other differences.

Will be replacing 100D for 200D - that flippy screen and DPAF will rock on that body .

 

[wildwalker]

I'm surprised that the popup flash has more votes than UHS-1 SD Slot.

Lol, I voted for pop up flash, only because there wasn't a 'none of these items bother me' option.

Alan.

 

[Besisika]

Hmm...interesting: 38% wanted 4K. That could be a lot more pre-orders

That is 5,849 people from a website that is mainly photo oriented.

 

[ken]

I'm actually a bit surprised so many pre-ordered with so little in the way of sample images. The few images I've seen (some people shooting at Yellowstone or some other national park) and a couple of other blog sites, I was not at all impressed in regard to the IQ compared to the original 6D. I have to wait a bit longer to know what is next for me.

Part of me wants to go with the 5D Mark IV (dual cards, higher FPS, but larger body with no tilt screen), part of me hopes sample images for the 6D Mark II come out that prove this sensor is a winner, and part of me hopes a newer Sony model comes out that convinces me to try a Sony body. I find myself reading Sony a7rii reviews and a7riii rumors lately. If they can fix the battery life issue in the next model, it may be time for a bigger change than I'd planned for.

Either way, I can't see myself parting with my original 6D until I've lived for some time with a newer body that proves it can totally replace what I like about the 6D.

Final note on the survey... It might have been more informative if we could have ranked those features in priority rather than choose one. I had a "top two" that were essentially ties on all those questions.

 

[ahsanford]

I'm surprised that the popup flash has more votes than UHS-1 SD Slot.

Some people do not shoot video or shoot high fps stills, I guess.

It's also (somewhat) hard to square that a $2k camera has to pay extra money to optically trigger another flash when a budget crop rig has that functionality on-board. I appreciate the durability and weather-sealing ramifications, limitations of a pop-up shooting over larger EF lenses, etc., but I actually think the D750 got this call right. I think a pop-up flash is useful tool in a pinch.

In absence of having one on my 5D3, I actually use the EOS M super tiny 90EX once in a while (I own a 600EX-RT but that doesn't always make it into the bag.) The 90EX is horribly underweight feature/power-wise for general use, but it has saved my bacon a few times.

- A

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

What, no DR complaints They used to take up much of the discussion, now its 4K. Whats the big hot button after than? Probably the AF spread.

 

[Khalai]

The 45 AF points sound nice in theory, but they aren't going to do much for me. I use the 6D Mk 1's center point on 99% of my images. And since all the the 6D Mk2 45 AF points are smooshed together, they seem more like one GIANT center AF point than 45 individual AF points...

And, I'm not sure anyone else noticed... but the grouping of AF points on the Canon 6D Mk 1 may actually be spread out FURTHER than the 6D Mk 2. I have attached my non scientific comparison image since I couldn't find the Mk 1's viewfinder image on Canon's site any more. Hopefully I'm wrong.

If you overlay 3x3 grid, you'll find that 6D has AF points quite far from nodes while 6D II fares just fine. Also, we need real life VF comparision. This illustration may not be accurate enough. We'll see in less than a month

 

[ahsanford]

What, no DR complaints They used to take up much of the discussion, now its 4K. Whats the big hot button after than? Probably the AF spread.

I think the 6D2 will sell very well, but when a....

$2200 D760 comes out that looks like a 5D4 (e.g. 8 fps + 4K + dual slots), or an

$1800 A7 III comes out with IBIS + 4K + a bajillion AF points

...folks are gonna grumble. That's what they do.

- A