Canon EOS 6D Mark II Talk & Updated Roadmap [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

The EOS 6D has been hugely successful and a lot of people are looking forward to its replacement. The good news is, there will be a replacement, the bad news is, it likely won’t come to market until the first half of 2017.</p>
<p>With the EOS 5D Mark IV launching in August for a September/October release, there wont be enough time to launch an EOS 6D Mark II in 2016. It was never a likely scenario that both cameras would launch around the same time. The EOS 5D Mark IV deserves the spotlight.</p>
<p>The only other ILC camera we think will be coming in 2016, will be a new mirrorless camera from Canon. The EOS M4 may be announced, but I don’t see it coming to market until 2017 as well.</p>
<p>We have been told by an unconfirmed source that the EOS 6D Mark II will sport the same resolution as the EOS 5D Mark IV, which is being reported at 24mp. We’ve also been told that it’s possible that the EOS 6D Mark II will not get DPAF, but I’d take that with a grain of salt, as it’s still too early to be sure about final specifications.</p>
<p>So this is our updated roadmap for new Canon DSLR/Mirroress cameras.</p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: announcement in August 2016, Release in September/October.</li>
<li>Canon EOS M (High end model): announcement in October 2016, Release in November/December.</li>
<li>Canon EOS 6D Mark II: announcement in February 2017, release in March/April.</li>
<li>Canon EOS M4: announcement in February 2017, release in March/April</li>
</ul>
<p>We have no information that suggests we’re going to see an EOS Rebel SL2 anytime soon, if at all.</p>
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[Chaitanya]

It would be typical idiot canon to drop Dpaf, dual card slots and 4k from a camera that is supposed to move up market.

 

[Dekaner]

It would be typical idiot canon to drop Dpaf, dual card slots and 4k from a camera that is supposed to move up market.

You do realize that this is their entry level full frame camera... right?

 

[K-amps]

What the excuse this time for the delay... ? We never planned to announce this in 2016?

Will likely downsell me to the 80D rather than spending 2k on this if it came this year...

 

[-1]

Hmm... No "Über M" at Photokina? The Fuji TX2 will be the reference halfframe MILC then...

 

[Dekaner]

What the excuse this time for the delay... ? We never planned to announce this in 2016?

Was it ever planned for 2016? It makes sense that it would come after the 1DX II and 5DV.

While I'm interested in to see what will come re mirrorless, I wonder if we now have to sort it into the release schedule. (I also wonder if it impacts manufacturing, but perhaps it's a different production line?)

 

[plam_1980]

It would be typical idiot canon to drop Dpaf, dual card slots and 4k from a camera that is supposed to move up market.

"a camera that is supposed to move up market", said by who???

 

[Chaitanya]

It would be typical idiot canon to drop Dpaf, dual card slots and 4k from a camera that is supposed to move up market.

"a camera that is supposed to move up market", said by who???

http://www.canonrumors.com/eos-6d-mark-ii-to-shrink-move-upmarket-cr2/

 

[jeffa4444]

If the road map is close to accurate then I will be waiting until 2017 to see how the 6D MKII turns out. The 6D has been a great camera regardless of any views about its AF points shortfall the IQ and low light virtues pull this back as does wi-fi & GPS. The camera is much sturdier than many assumed when it was launched (mine has endured a fall from tripod & two soakings in rain) and over distances lighter than the 5DS I also own.

If Canon does read comments on this sight then I think AF at least equal to the 80D should be included and if moving up markert then I think they should change to the toggle rather than the D pad. Touch screen that is 3.2" should also be added and ideally this should tilt up or down similar to the G7 X this would make life easier using live view on a tripod. Given that the 80D has DPAF they should also include this in fact I see no reason not to add it to all their enthuesiast and pro cameras.

Adding these to the present functions of the 6D still leaves a decent gap between the 6D MKII and the 5D MKIV which Im sure will see other new tech although to seperate that camera from the 1DX MKII I think it will get the 150,000 pixel RGB+IR metering sensor in the 5DS /R rather than the AF 300,000 pixel RGB+IR metering sensor in the 1DX MKII. I think the 5D IV will get the same 61 point / 21 cross-type (all individually selectable) AF system that the 1DX MKII has I cannot see Canon giving the 5D MKIV a better system than the flag ship camera.

Its a slam dunk the 5D MKIV will get 4K and this will likely be 4:2:0 as seen on the Sony A7S II, whether they give it ProRes is another matter.

 

[nightscape123]

I don't really care about 4K or DPAF, but the 6D should have at least the 80D's AF system, improved sensor, and slightly more MP's. Just those things alone would make it worth it. Added bonus would be DPAF with touchscreen capabilities, which would make it nice for macro work. I just hope the price is reasonable.

 

[Sharlin]

What the excuse this time for the delay... ? We never planned to announce this in 2016?

Was it ever planned for 2016? It makes sense that it would come after the 1DX II and 5DV.

A frighteningly large portion of this site's users seem to have problems comprehending what the word "rumor" means.

 

[Bob Howland]

Regarding the high end "M" model, why introduce a camera in October and release it in November or December? First, the introduction misses Photokina and second, the release misses some of the Christmas buying season.

 

[Takingshots]

2017? Too late when I need one asap.

 

[Cory]

The good news is that I just listed my 70D and 10-18 for sale to finance a 6D.

 

[JohanCruyff]

We have been told by an unconfirmed source that the EOS 6D Mark II will sport the same resolution as the EOS 5D Mark IV, which is being reported at 24mp.
We’ve also been told that it’s possible that the EOS 6D Mark II will not get DPAF, but I’d take that with a grain of salt, as it’s still too early to be sure about final specifications..

Same resolution, but without DPAF? It would be interesting to see whether the (6D2) photodiods fully developed to gather light will perform better than the ones (5D4?) developed to gather light AND to autofocus.
In this case, would expect a better IQ from the 6D2 than from the 5D4...


But this won't happen, imho: a cheap zoom lens like the recent 24-105 STM makes sense in a budget full frame body with DPAF.

 

[ironfreak]

I don't have any camera today and going to invest in EOS body and EF lenses.

I feel its better to buy 6D today and upgrade to 5DIV in 2017. That should be wise, almost!

 

[MShannon]

I was waiting to see what a Fuji XT-2 or 6D Mk2 would be like to replace my original 5D. I'm really swaying towards the Fuji and with the 6D Mk2 rumoured to be coming in 2017 - I doubt I'll wait that long.

 

[unfocused]

It would be typical idiot canon to drop Dpaf, dual card slots and 4k from a camera that is supposed to move up market.

"a camera that is supposed to move up market", said by who???

http://www.canonrumors.com/eos-6d-mark-ii-to-shrink-move-upmarket-cr2/

Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Especially when it is on a site that has "rumors" in its name.

 

[crashpc]

I thought I can live with my M ecosystem for another year, but with money on hand, it seems that it is not true. I propably had enaug of pathetic focusing, burst rates, buffer depth, inferior sensor. Jumping the ship for ANY OTHER BLACKBOX capable of manual focus with better sensor.

 

[tiger82]

Canon 6D Mark II = Canon 5D Mark III + DPAF + 24MP, just updated 4+ year old technology