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

[Luds34]

Assuming all the rumored specs are true, then there is really nothing more to know. Sure some folks are asking about flash sync, mas shutter. However, I don't really expect those to change, and as I've referenced before, those don't come into play 99.7% of the time. Only good for specsmanship arguments on the interwebs.

I think this looks like a solid camera and those that know/remember I sold my 6D a few weeks ago in anticipation of this release. Unless something drastically changes I'm in the "pre-order" camp at this point.

how coe u wont consider the 5D IV?

I've considered it. Just overkill for my needs. The 5D is better for action/sports, etc. When I was younger I took far too many shots. Now my process is more thought out, more conservative, only pulling the trigger when I like the shot, the moment, etc. At least more so. I don't need high FPS, large buffer, 1/8000 SS, etc. The 6D is a better fit and saves me $1k+. That means a nice 3 day weekend somewhere.

 

[hbr]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

Another thing, is there a built-in flash? Doesn't look like it has in the pics.

The original 6D did not have a popup flash so I don't expect this version to have one either.

 

[Don Haines]

What is the mystery connection socket on the front?
Guesses?

I am guessing that it is for the add on module that enables 8K shooting and has an additional two card slots.... it certainly would not be for a remote control terminal like on the 5D4......

 

[Rockskipper]

Well shoots, looks like my savings is going to take a hit pretty soon.

 

[honestlo]

everything is fine expect without 4K.

If it released two years before, I can totallly accept but not today.

 

[hbr]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

I also agree. When one throws terms like Nerfed, Crippled, or Fanboy into a conversation, they come with a lot of emotional baggage (that varies from person to person) and makes it harder to get your point across as the moment they see Nerfed, it sets a tone that usually gets associated with extreme (and often unreasonable) viewpoints that spawns even more extreme responses..... How can one recover from that?

Hi Don,
I have read your response several times and I am not sure of your conclusion. As for extreme or unreasonable comments or posts, if I have something to say, I say it once after that I try to stop responding so as not to add fuel to the fire.
My thoughts are that if you are on top looking down as many on this forum are, a certain missing item may appear to make the camera "crippled" or "nerfed," but if you are at the bottom with a small budget looking up, you might be glad that this item is missing so that you are not paying for something you will never use.

Brian

 

[hbr]

What is the mystery connection socket on the front?
Guesses?

I am guessing that it is for the add on module that enables 8K shooting and has an additional two card slots.... it certainly would not be for a remote control terminal like on the 5D4......

 

[shelms488]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

Only major things we don't know now:

• Max shutter speed
  
• Flash sync speed
• Buffer size
• If you can do some 5D4 things that aren't top-line specs: DPRAW, AF selection on the touchsreen with your thumb while you are shooting through the OVF, etc.
  

Did I miss anything?

- A

Question, are you saying that one can select the autofocus point that is being used/visible in the OVF by simply moving my finger across the screen on the EOS 5D mark IV? is this a feature that needs to be enabled?

 

[ahsanford]

What is the mystery connection socket on the front?
Guesses?

I believe it's the cable release. They did the same thing with the 5D4 -- here's the word TDP on that feature (from the 5D4 review):

"Squeezed out of the side port area is the N3 remote release port. You will notice this port now residing on the bottom-left front of the camera in the above product image. As this is my most-frequently-used port, I think this new location works great, especially when I'm using an L-bracket (which is nearly always)."

- A

 

[ahsanford]

So Canon finally managed(barely) match Nikon's D750 maybe in 4 years time we will find a competitor to Nikon D760.

Still single SD slot, no USB type-C or USB 3.x, no 4k video no touch to drag AF.

No touch to drag AF? We do not know that yet, do we?

- A

 

[pinoyplaya4life]

Eletronic Image Stabilization? Really? WTF! My 5D4 doesnt even have that!

 

[Chaitanya]

So Canon finally managed(barely) match Nikon's D750 maybe in 4 years time we will find a competitor to Nikon D760.

Still single SD slot, no USB type-C or USB 3.x, no 4k video no touch to drag AF.

No touch to drag AF? We do not know that yet, do we?

- A

Nikon D5500 has it for selecting AF points using touch screen when looking through viewfinder. Most recent Mirrorless cameras also have it.
On a side note: That touch screen function on D5500 can be set to : Iso selection, and white balance selection other than AF point selection. Also it would be really useful for EOS XXXD series of cameras as they dont have direct af point selection mode.

 

[Woody]

The weight (765g) and lack of on-board flash are rather disappointing to me. It doesn't matter since I am not in the market to replace my 6D anyway.

 

[Talys]

Assuming all the rumored specs are true, then there is really nothing more to know. Sure some folks are asking about flash sync, mas shutter. However, I don't really expect those to change, and as I've referenced before, those don't come into play 99.7% of the time. Only good for specsmanship arguments on the interwebs.

I think this looks like a solid camera and those that know/remember I sold my 6D a few weeks ago in anticipation of this release. Unless something drastically changes I'm in the "pre-order" camp at this point.

I agree -- we pretty much know all the spec stuff that matters. There's still the burning question of how good the sensor is, especially since it's a brand new one. I suspect that for me, it will fall between making me very happy, and over-the-moon ecstatic, so I'll hold my breath a little longer

I'm always super curious as to the quality of life features and changes in the menu and customization systems. These often don't make it to the spec sheet and interweb shouting matches over which camera is superior, but they make a huge difference in how enjoyable (or annoying) a device is to use. There are some other things that never make it to the spec sheets too, that I care about, like WiFi throughput and time to transfer typical RAW files over WiFi. I guess the RAW buffer limit I'm curious about too.

Since I am not a video shooter -- and would prefer a separate, optimized video device anyways, if it came to it -- and am not quite spendy enough to go 5D4, I think 6D2 will be quite perfect for me. The only purchase question that I have is whether I buy it body only or with a 24-105L option, and go through the trouble of selling off the kit lens... or making it a nice Christmas gift for someone.

I'm pumped!

 

[soloyc]

Does the articulating screen compromise weather sealing at all compared to the current 6D?

That is one of my main concerns as well. There's no mention of it at all in those reported specs.

Tilt screens can be handy for macros or ground-level shooting, but we have WiFi for that, so I'm not sure I would have needed one at all cost. But incomplete weather sealing is probably another reason why the 6D line costs less than the 5D. I really enjoy my 6D (despite the limited AF which suits my needs), but when there's a slight chance of rain I let my wife, who owns the 5DIII, do most of the shooting. I also had my 6D totally freeze after less than 5 minutes handling it at -15 degrees C, while the 5D3 kept working like a charm. I doubt the 6D2 will do much better in the same conditions, unless there's a way to seal the articulation correctly.

In my opinion, the reported specs for the 6D2 are a real upgrade from the initial model. I see no need to compare it to the 5D line, or the Nikon D750. Probably a lot of the current 6D users would not mind some of the lacks because the upgrade specs will match a lot of what was missing from the initial 6D. Afterall it's an upgrade from the 6D model, a really well-rounded entry-level FF, and is not aimed at all for pros who can afford the 5Ds or 1Ds. I'm sure in a few months it will be a bestseller.

 

[Talys]

The weight (765g) and lack of on-board flash are rather disappointing to me. It doesn't matter since I am not in the market to replace my 6D anyway.

A built in flash would have been shocking...

 

[mclaren777]

We're roughly one week from this announcement and still no confirmation about the 85mm IS.

 

[4D]

As a 7D owner I knew I'd find a post-purchase reason to justify buying the 16-35 f4 and upgrading to the 100-400 mkII this year. ;D

I just bought my wife the 77D, mostly to get the 30% discount on the 100-400 mkII here in Aus, but I have been mightily impressed with the 45 point focus.

She's loves shooting and still uses auto modes, but last weekend at a school function her focus hit rate soared to like 99% from the usual 70-80% on the 7D.

We do some video too for Youtube and DPAF is fantastic, and I really do not care that it's not 4K. Handling 1080 is more than enough of a resources drain.

So now I will patiently wait to get the 6D mkII in the new year at a discount too.

Fortunately Canon Aus is having great special discounts every 4 months at the moment,although invariably you have to buy another piece of equipment.

Hmm, a 1.4 times would probably be needed to offset the lost crop-factor!

 

[abcd1234]

Re: 6D2 photos posted, new specs as well

Only major things we don't know now:

• Max shutter speed
  
• Flash sync speed
• Buffer size
• If you can do some 5D4 things that aren't top-line specs: DPRAW, AF selection on the touchsreen with your thumb while you are shooting through the OVF, etc.
  

Did I miss anything?

- A

The flash speed sync is not major. The shutter durability on the other hand is much more important, and will probably be rated the same as the 6D.
The manufacturing country, most certainly Japan.
The metering system.
Also curious about the software side: in-camera lens corrections available, auto-ISO implementation, DPRAW and DLO like the 5DIV. I remember a stupid rumor stating that the system might be a google/android-based or whatever, and not a Canon made.

 

[ahsanford]

Eletronic Image Stabilization? Really? WTF! My 5D4 doesnt even have that!

...for video.

That's like having the super power of being able to fly... but only to work.

I believe the recent Rebels got this feature as well.

- A