First Images & More Specifications for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II Leak

[Famateur]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

and...is center point sensitive to -4 EV? That would be a step up from the Canon 5D MKIV.

and...EC in manual mode when using auto iso?

This would be fantastic to have. I always shoot in manual mode, but only rarely shoot with Auto ISO because it generally over-exposes on my camera. How I'd love to be able to set Exposure Compensation for Auto ISO!

 

[Sidepod]

Fast forward to now, and the 6D2 has moved BACKWARDS ? ? ? ? with USB and the UHS II slot is still doubtful?

It'll have UHS I in order to prevent a highres video mode via ML

 

[Diamir]

in 2017, not have usb 3.0? not even micro usb...

Today's world is ... wireless !

 

[JMKE]

I do hope that it has an internal intervalometer does output in raw files. And not just a movie file.
Don't know how this is on the 5D4/80D

 

[MayaTlab]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

This would be fantastic to have. I always shoot in manual mode, but only rarely shoot with Auto ISO because it generally over-exposes on my camera. How I'd love to be able to set Exposure Compensation for Auto ISO!

Given that the 80D has it, I'm pretty certain that the 6DII will have it as well.

But it won't have any really properly designed access to it, unlike the 7DII / 5DIV. You'll have to configure its SET button to do that.

 

[LonelyBoy]

And I also agree that mini USB is a more preferred (more stable, less fiddly) connector than micro USB. I wish there would be 1 standard... my mobile phone and wireless headphone use micro USB, but most of my other devices (MP3 player, cameras) use mini USB.

As an aside, since a few people have discussed mini- vs micro-USB, the major driving force behind that change was not durability, it was purely an outright smaller connector to allow thinner mobile devices. On a thicker device there is precious little reason to use it; Garmin only very recently switched their bike computers to micro-, and mini- is still used a number of places. Yes, on new devices. The cable situation will get worse, not better, with Type C. Think of it as having just a couple of cable types total instead of the bad old days (back in the '90s), when every device had its own proprietary power and data cable...

 

[Don Haines]

Apologies if this has already been asked, but are there any rumors or hints to any new features that might be included, unique to this?

That's the remaining wildcard, I'd say. In previous bodies, we got pleasant surprises that weren't really on any of our wish lists:

DPAF
Silent shutter
Anti-flicker
DPRAW
Shutter delay to minimize vibration

(I'm sure I've missed some, the gang will keep pipe up I'm sure)

So what will the 6D2 get? Your guess is as good as mine.

- A

The 5 axis video stabilization.....

 

[LightPainter]

@Jack Douglas Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic.

Unfortunately I will have to make the purchase by latest early August, as I'm planning on travelling in the second part of August and I would love to take the new camera for a test run.

In terms of price I believe that I could get the 5D MK III @ ~ 2,500 EUR - 150 EUR cashback. So basically 2350 EUR for a brand new 5D MK III with warranty. The 6D MK II will probably end up around the same price, maybe a bit cheaper.

Based on your feedback & the opinions of Don & Ken, I am inclining towards the 5D MK III heavily, as I can see it as a reliable work horse for almost any type of photography. On the other hand I am sure that the 6D MK II will be a great camera in terms of features & IQ, however I am afraid it will set a certain limit on the potential occasions I will encounter in order to transform photography into a part-time source of revenue.

Thanks again, guys, for all your help!

Have a great weekend!

Paul

 

[pj1974]

And I also agree that mini USB is a more preferred (more stable, less fiddly) connector than micro USB. I wish there would be 1 standard... my mobile phone and wireless headphone use micro USB, but most of my other devices (MP3 player, cameras) use mini USB.

As an aside, since a few people have discussed mini- vs micro-USB, the major driving force behind that change was not durability, it was purely an outright smaller connector to allow thinner mobile devices. On a thicker device there is precious little reason to use it; Garmin only very recently switched their bike computers to micro-, and mini- is still used a number of places. Yes, on new devices. The cable situation will get worse, not better, with Type C. Think of it as having just a couple of cable types total instead of the bad old days (back in the '90s), when every device had its own proprietary power and data cable...

Yes... that's a valid point - that thinner modern devices often require the micro shaped jack. (Though I would like a universal one, somewhere in between - as I think even many thin devices do not have to have quite as thin as 'micro'- but yes, no need for too many new tyes... e.g. type C, etc.

I did a LOT of computing in both the 80's and the 90's - including building my own PCs - so ha ha... I am so fully aware of all the cable types back from the 'good' (bad) old days! Sometimes computer companies made one fitting that was unique to one peripheral component / model... and never used again... it was crazy! Thankfully we've come a long way since then.

Cheers... and regards

Paul

 

[StudentOfLight]

I do hope that it has an internal intervalometer does output in raw files. And not just a movie file.
Don't know how this is on the 5D4/80D

On the 80D the electronic intervalometer allows two forms of file export:
i) normal stills (RAW or JPEG as per image quality settings)
ii) instead of the above, export as 1920x1080 timelapse movie.

From the rumoured specs the 6D-II might appears to offer both
i) as described for the 80D, while
ii) would be at a the Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160 timelapse movie

 

[StudentOfLight]

I wonder what customization options will be available for the "SET" button and the "*" button.

 

[MayaTlab]

I wonder what customization options will be available for the "SET" button and the "*" button.

I wouldn't expect anything more than what the 80D's got unfortunately.

 

[NorbR]

Right -- totally forgot door #3: keeping shooting your 6D until Canon's FF mirrorless platform arrives. That all but certainly will give you MF peaking/focus assist through the viewfinder.

- A

That's the door I'm going for. 8)

I have a small collection of Zeiss ZE lenses that, at the moment, see very little use (only the 21mm gets used on a somewhat regular basis). I've tried a few on my M5 and the peaking works great, but ergonomically (with the adapter) it's just not a great combination. Maybe with the ZE 50mm, and even so it's already front heavy. I'm waiting for the unicorn FF mirrorless, with native EF mount and the general shape and size of a 6D body, that will be a match made in heaven for these lenses.

In the meantime I'll keep pairing them to my 6D. I'm still tempted by the Mark II, but no interchangeable focus screen means I'd have to keep the 6D around anyway, and I don't want to add a third body.

 

[mahdi_mak2000]

i wish to see touch function to change focus point on VF, like M5
changing focus points using direction pad is pain in rear end

 

[Luds34]

And no "Green Box" mode..... apparently Canon does not think 1DX users need it. It is obviously crippling the 1DX2 to protect sales of the 6D2

Not at all. Green box mode died on the 1-series to prevent untrained one-percenters from using their $6000 cameras to take pictures like a tourist taking shots with an iPad.

- A

Hey, don't knock the green box mode!

Seriously, Canon's green box is a life saver and works well. Nothing easier to do when handing your fancy camera over to a stranger to get a shot of me and the wife while on vacation.

I miss that on my Fuji cameras. And the X-T10, has an "auto" switch that very much does NOT do what I would like (hint: Fuji should look to Canon on this one). Here is my short PSA. One, even though it is suppose to be "full auto", it apparently still cares about the shooting mode dial in front ((S)ingle (C)ontinuous (M)anual). I shoot in M a lot for BBF. Which means if I just flip the switch to auto, it won't focus. Also, and this one kills me, it won't shoot RAW. Auto mode will override your picture setting and just shoot jpeg.

So I love the GREEN BOX!

 

[Luds34]

And no "Green Box" mode..... apparently Canon does not think 1DX users need it. It is obviously crippling the 1DX2 to protect sales of the 6D2

Yep. That, and no in-camera HDR. My 1D X is nerfed.

AND... I bet when it was announced you came on here and complained about it, predicted Canon to be "doomed" and how you were going to go buy a Sony (but quietly bought the 1D X anyway).

 

[Luds34]

Apologies if this has already been asked, but are there any rumors or hints to any new features that might be included, unique to this?

That's the remaining wildcard, I'd say. In previous bodies, we got pleasant surprises that weren't really on any of our wish lists:

DPAF
Silent shutter
Anti-flicker
DPRAW
Shutter delay to minimize vibration

(I'm sure I've missed some, the gang will keep pipe up I'm sure)

So what will the 6D2 get? Your guess is as good as mine.

- A

Well DPAF appears to be in. I'd think (97% sure) we'd keep the silent shutter, which really was fairly silent on the current 6D.

I'm just assuming hoping we get the new anti-flicker and new metering system I think we first saw with the 7D2. The metering (and auto WB) both felt a little weak on the 6D, I had higher expectations. Of course nothing one couldn't compensate for or work with.

You're last two... not sure.

 

[Luds34]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

and...is center point sensitive to -4 EV? That would be a step up from the Canon 5D MKIV.

and...EC in manual mode when using auto iso?

This would be fantastic to have. I always shoot in manual mode, but only rarely shoot with Auto ISO because it generally over-exposes on my camera. How I'd love to be able to set Exposure Compensation for Auto ISO!

Agreed! This would be very nice to have. Especially with so many cameras having a dedicated EC dial on them (that works all the time) it would be nice to have this in (M)anual. I've worked around it in post (usually the camera is within a stop) or (since I BBF) lock in the exposure with a half shutter press then compose. Example, shooting subject standing in front of bright windows. Point the camera down at their feet, lock exposure, compose back up and shoot. I know the 1D line has this, and the 5D4 has it as well, correct? And the 7D2 got it as well? If so, I'm hopeful we'll see it in this new 6D2.

 

[Don Haines]

And no "Green Box" mode..... apparently Canon does not think 1DX users need it. It is obviously crippling the 1DX2 to protect sales of the 6D2

Not at all. Green box mode died on the 1-series to prevent untrained one-percenters from using their $6000 cameras to take pictures like a tourist taking shots with an iPad.

- A

Hey, don't knock the green box mode!

Seriously, Canon's green box is a life saver and works well. Nothing easier to do when handing your fancy camera over to a stranger to get a shot of me and the wife while on vacation.

I miss that on my Fuji cameras. And the X-T10, has an "auto" switch that very much does NOT do what I would like (hint: Fuji should look to Canon on this one). Here is my short PSA. One, even though it is suppose to be "full auto", it apparently still cares about the shooting mode dial in front ((S)ingle (C)ontinuous (M)anual). I shoot in M a lot for BBF. Which means if I just flip the switch to auto, it won't focus. Also, and this one kills me, it won't shoot RAW. Auto mode will override your picture setting and just shoot jpeg.

So I love the GREEN BOX!

and particularly with a flash!

I can't imagine handing over my camera/flash to a stranger in anything other than "green box" mode. It really works well!

 

[ahsanford]

Well DPAF appears to be in. I'd think (97% sure) we'd keep the silent shutter, which really was fairly silent on the current 6D.

I'm just assuming hoping we get the new anti-flicker and new metering system I think we first saw with the 7D2. The metering (and auto WB) both felt a little weak on the 6D, I had higher expectations. Of course nothing one couldn't compensate for or work with.

You're last two... not sure.

Sorry, Luds, that's not what I meant. I believe Isaacheus was curious was secret new feature hotness the 6D2 might get -- I was just citing past examples of those sorts of surprises.

- A