Canon EOS 6D Mark II to Get New 26mp Sensor [CR3]

[Canon Rumors]

We’re told that the Canon EOS 6D Mark II will get a brand new and dedicated 26mp sensor.</p>
<p>This keeps in line with the original EOS 6D getting its own sensor.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 6D Mark II Known Specifications</strong> (We’ll update this list as we get more information)</p>
<ul>
<li>26mp Full Frame CMOS Sensor</li>
<li>DPAF</li>
<li>DIGIC 7</li>
<li>Wi-Fi</li>
<li>Bluetooth</li>
<li>Vari-Angle LCD</li>
<li>A slightly taller and deeper body over the current EOS 6D.</li>
<li>New battery grip BG-E21</li>
<li>Announcement on June 29, 2017, Shipping in early August</li>
</ul>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[justawriter]

Wonder if it will ship before the big eclipse in the U.S.

 

[Etienne]

i don't see DPAF on this list.
I hope DPAF is a given now.

 

[Canon Rumors]

i don't see DPAF on this list.
I hope DPAF is a given now.

I'm only posting what I can confirm, I think it's safe to say DPAF will be included. I'll work on getting some video specs.

 

[Etienne]

i don't see DPAF on this list.
I hope DPAF is a given now.

I'm only posting what I can confirm, I think it's safe to say DPAF will be included. I'll work on getting some video specs.

Awesome, thanks!

 

[CanonCams]

I am guessing this means June 29th is now CR3 rated? Or is it still CR2?

 

[brad-man]

Does "Vari-Angle LCD" mean it operates on a single plane like the M series, or is it articulated? Also, what can we read into the lack of mention of the AF system? Inquiring minds want to know...

 

[Luds34]

YES! 26 MP, I can live with that. Not too many that my poor computer can't handle. Of course this next fall/winter might just be time for a new rig anyway.

Anyhoo, as the specs, info has been slowly leaking out this camera is more and more shaping up to be the correct fit for me. Fingers still crossed on the biggie, the AF system. But I'm optimistic it won't disappoint.

 

[ScottyP]

The AF will be considerably improved. It has to be. The old system (which I nevertheless did buy) was roundly excoriated for the needless chintziness Canon showed in over-nerfing it. The old system was behind the competition. The new one has to last 4 years or so and Canon can't let themselves fall even further back over that time.

Besides, the entry level needs to be enticing, to lure crop shooters into full frame. Wean them off the budget friendly EF-S lenses, slip the red-ringed crack pipe of L-lenses into their hands...

 

[Famateur]

Does "Vari-Angle LCD" mean it operates on a single plane like the M series, or is it articulated? Also, what can we read into the lack of mention of the AF system? Inquiring minds want to know...

I believe Vari-Angle is the term for the fully articulating screen. Both my G12 and 70D have articulating screens, and Vari-Angle was the moniker used on the box.

PS: I've been waiting for an articulating screen on a Canon full-frame body for ages! If AF system (number and sensitivity of points) is anything close to the 70D, I'm in.

 

[a4jp.com]

Will this have more focus points or eye focus?

 

[sanj]

Flippy screen. Yayyy!!! Soon it will come to 5 series too. Good good.

 

[-1]

Does "Vari-Angle LCD" mean it operates on a single plane like the M series, or is it articulated? Also, what can we read into the lack of mention of the AF system? Inquiring minds want to know...

I believe Vari-Angle is the term for the fully articulating screen. Both my G12 and 70D have articulating screens, and Vari-Angle was the moniker used on the box.

PS: I've been waiting for an articulating screen on a Canon full-frame body for ages! If AF system (number and sensitivity of points) is anything close to the 70D, I'm in.

Swivel, 80D or flippy, M6? Swivel is for video and flippy for photography... I take pictures and would be disappointed in a swivel. PP

 

[In-The-Dark]

i don't see DPAF on this list.
I hope DPAF is a given now.

I'm only posting what I can confirm, I think it's safe to say DPAF will be included. I'll work on getting some video specs.

If DPAF is in the APS-C entry level T7i/800D, surely, it must be included in the 6DII as well.

How about AF? number of AF points, coverage/spread? Anything?
Thanks.

 

[Andreos]

Have not heard any mention of it, but I hope the GPS is retained.

But dynamic range is the crucial make-or-break wild card!

That, and a headphone jack. :

 

[Sidepod]

hmm, I'd like to see what Canons current sensor tech can perform in terms of noise and DR without DPAF ... if I understand correctly, the result image taken from a DPAF-sensor is basically made of only half of the light that reaches the sensor. Could anyone confirm?

 

[ahsanford]

26 MP
6 fps (previously rumored)
Tilty-flippy (and I think we all assume that will be a touchscreen)
DPAF

All it needs is a half-decent AF setup and a lot of folks will start asking themselves how badly they need 5D-level niceties like 100% VF coverage, 1/8000 shutter, dual slots, etc.

Because a Canon EF rig that it is 90% as good as the 5D4 that only costs 60% as much will sell well, but it may put a dent into 5D4 sales in the process.

- A

 

[hne]

hmm, I'd like to see what Canons current sensor tech can perform in terms of noise and DR without DPAF ... if I understand correctly, the result image taken from a DPAF-sensor is basically made of only half of the light that reaches the sensor. Could anyone confirm?

Au contraire; the split pixels are individually digitized and then summed up to one value per pixel.

 

[Yasko]

26 MP
6 fps (previously rumored)
Tilty-flippy (and I think we all assume that will be a touchscreen)
DPAF

All it needs is a half-decent AF setup and a lot of folks will start asking themselves how badly they need 5D-level niceties like 100% VF coverage, 1/8000 shutter, dual slots, etc.

Because a Canon EF rig that it is 90% as good as the 5D4 that only costs 60% as much will sell well, but it may put a dent into 5D4 sales in the process.

- A

Ever since I read about your 6D related posts you predict a catastrophy for the 5D like Nostradamus xD.
A full frame camera with modern features of course will compromise future 5D buys... how could it not?
I am waiting for the 6D and I appreciate it having a lower MP count for being a low light expert, although I
already think about waiting for a EVF full frame to buy... let's see... first world problems

 

[Sporgon]

Wonder if it will continue to have interchangeable focusing screens.