Canon EOS 6D Preorders

[Canon Rumors]

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<p>You can now preorder the Canon EOS 6D</p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZ8U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZ8U&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZG2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZG2&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at B&H Photo: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892354-REG/Canon_8035b009_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>EOS 6D at Adorama: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6D.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Body $2099</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA6DK.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Kit $2899</a></strong></p>

 

[albron00]

No, Thank you.

 

[EchoLocation]

so, anyone going to pre-order?

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[jonmlee]

nope.... really wanted to

 

[Marsu42]

nope.... really wanted to

me neither, so it's really 5d2 or 5d3 after all - Canon crippling the af system so there's *no* cross-type af point even in the center w/ a f2.8+ lens nails this to the amateur market, no wonder the sample shots on their product page were taken with a 14-70/4 lens and the kit lens is the 24-105/4.

 

[iTasneem]

December release?

 

[SwampYankee]

nope.... really wanted to

+1

 

[dadgummit]

LOL Not!

 

[zrz2005101]

Don't really think any pro would and I'm starting to abandon ship after 15years of Canon :'(

 

[traveller]

You'd need to be very patient to pre-order, it's not due out until December! Meanwhile the D600 goes on sale tomorrow...

 

[dr croubie]

Can you feel the love in this thread?

 

[UrbanVoyeur]

6D is $2100 but the 5D Mk3 is available as low as $2800? For $700 more I could get a more capable (but still overpriced) camera? No thanks 6D. At $1500-$1700, yes but not at $2100.

 

[bvukich]

6D is $2100 but the 5D Mk3 is available as low as $2800? For $700 more I could get a more capable (but still overpriced) camera? No thanks 6D. At $1500-$1700, yes but not at $2100.

After a couple of months the retail price on the 6D will probably settle to $1700-1800 mark, but until then... yeah, go for the 5D3.

 

[petreebum]

6D is $2100 but the 5D Mk3 is available as low as $2800? For $700 more I could get a more capable (but still overpriced) camera? No thanks 6D. At $1500-$1700, yes but not at $2100.

Where are you finding the 5D Mk3 for 2,800?

 

[K-amps]

You'd need to be very patient to pre-order, it's not due out until December! Meanwhile the D600 goes on sale tomorrow...

Yet another time Nikon catches Canon with it pants down... better product, better value and now better availibility... :-\

 

[minus28]

Am I the only one who keeps checking canonrumors because I keep expecting some kind of retraction or apology from Canon since the 6D specs are so bad (particularly in relation to the price)? I keep hoping they might be a mistake! It all feels a bit surreal.

I have been using Canon SLRs for 17 years but since the stage is now set for the next couple of years I have a clear plan to keep my 50d and 15-85 for a while longer then upgrade to a D600 or D800 depending on how the prices and budget are doing at the time. I am quite happy with my 50D for now, but the dream (like many) has always been to go FF.

Some Canon FF showstoppers:

- 6D based on 60D which was already a toy. I took the older spec 50D in the first place to avoid the 60D. Canon look like they have just copied Nikon in the form factor, but the difference is that the D7000 was quite a respected camera in the first place
- crippled autofocus on 6D - even just on principle this sucks! Price is too high to have intentionally limited functionality.
- Even my old 50D is using CF cards rather than the SD that the 6D uses
- Could have potentially stretched to a 5d3 to get the robust body with the controls and handling I want, but since I wont be able to use my EF-S lenses anyway the D800 would be a far more exciting prospect for less money

Wonder how many others will make the move this time? Seems like a big miscalculation by Canon!

 

[Marsu42]

Am I the only one who keeps checking canonrumors because I keep expecting some kind of retraction or apology from Canon since the 6D specs are so bad (particularly in relation to the price)? I keep hoping they might be a mistake! It all feels a bit surreal.

You are in the first of the five stages of grief: denial (they'll apologize), anger (damn canon), bargaining (maybe a lens rebate), depression (I got the wrong brand), and acceptance (go out and shoot)

If the problems persist, see your doctor or the local Nikon dealer

 

[K-amps]

Am I the only one who keeps checking canonrumors because I keep expecting some kind of retraction or apology from Canon since the 6D specs are so bad (particularly in relation to the price)? I keep hoping they might be a mistake! It all feels a bit surreal.

You are in the first of the five stages of grief: denial (they'll apologize), anger (damn canon), bargaining (maybe a lens rebate), depression (I got the wrong brand), and acceptance (go out and shoot)

If the problems persist, see your doctor or the local Nikon dealer

+1

Dr. Marsu, can one simultaneouly manifest symptoms of multiple stages?

 

[Marsu42]

Dr. Marsu, can one simultaneouly manifest symptoms of multiple stages?

Dr. Wikipedia indeed says the symptoms occur in no particular order and can certainly overlap ... though a straight and fast succession is much more fun as depicted by Homer Simpson who goes through them in 10 seconds

Kubler-Ross' Phases of Grief

 

[dexstrose]

I guess I'm the only one who is thinking about going on the list to purchase. To me, its like the 5d III's red headed step sister that looks decent and has a nice rack. I would be happy with it. ;D

Coming from my great workhorse 10d, and still using it to make great pictures for my myself, family, friends, and for work (company events, newspaper stringer). I think this will be a great upgrade for me, especially in the low light area and wifi. I can't afford the 5d mIII at $3000. But I can do the 6d. If there is another daily deal on the 5d mIII, I might consider.