More Canon EOS 6D Specifications Talk [CR1]

Mikehit said:
benkam said:
The fact is Canon have put 4K in both the 5D and 1D series and those are primarily stills lines of cameras, right? Canon have voted with their DSLR camera production that they do care about 4K.

No 4K in the 6D2 is still just a rumor, isn't it, months away from the expected launch? Previous to this there was a rumor of "some sort of 4K". Both the 5D3 and original 6D had the same video capability of 1080p at 30p. Based on Canon's own recent moves trickling down 4K in their DSLR range, I wouldn't count out 4K in the 6D2 just yet.

This again comes down to the thinking behind the 6D2. If the 6D is a bottom-end introduction to FF then they 4k may well be among the things sacrificed to keep cost down. If (as some suggest) they have the 6D2 to plug the gap left by the 5D3 and plan to introduce another model to replace the 6D as introduction to FF it may well have 4k.
I still reckon 4k in a DSLR is still overblown except for some who want 10,000 of functionality in a 5,000 body.

The 6D2, if it's like the 6D, will start around $2,000 and there'll be the expectation that they offer something better than what they did years ago. It'll be 2017 when the 6D2 is released and it's head-scratching how 4K would then still be viewed as a $10,000 technology. And since Canon doesn't produce a new version every six months like another company, they'll have to sell the 6D2 in 2018, 2019, 2020 too when 4K adoption will likely have grown.

For Canon it'll make it more competitive for them to have that basic 4K in there, whether or not people actually it. The 4K Canon's put in the 5D4 isn't even particularly advanced at just 30fps max at 1.7X crop in an old codec. That could be good enough for many users where not having it at all wouldn't be. The 5D3 and 6D came with the same video capability and it's conceivable the same thing will happen with the 5D4 and 6D2.

Against the 6D2, Canon will have to, and can, distinguish the 5D4 not for video but for its stills capabilities like higher resolution, more sophisticated autofocus, faster burst, etc, as well as better build.
 
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Maiaibing said:
Mikehit said:
ahsanford said:
If a 6D# sensor gets higher sensor marks than a 5D# again, 5D4 stills-only folks will wonder what the hell they shelled out their bucks for.

The 5D4 is supposed to comprehensively outperform the 6D2 -- in fps, resolution, AF, etc. and I think the sensor is no exception.
“I was calling Ellie Goulding, and Rita Ora, all these guys, saying, ‘Do you want to sing this line?’ I got nothing.”

Exactly the same complaint was made when the 6D was released after the 5D3. Yet both models went on to become highly successful. Why would Canon, based on experience, believe the same could not happen again?
Also, 6D sensor had better high iso and DR than the 5DIII sensor just as its centre focus point allows it to shoot @ ev -3 after the 5DIII's AF has to give up.

Surely the 6DII can repeat some of this - at least by getting a better sensor than the 5DIV.


Exactly.

I believe the 6D sensor was experimental. A mix between high iso performance from the 1DX, DR and lower resolution than the 5D3. It turned out great. And since it's not that different from the 5D3, you're paying for a lower body quality, less weather sealing, less af points, less durability, etc.

I'm sure the 6D2 sensor will exceed and of course it'll have lower noise, its a 24/25 mpx against 30. Heck, ill love it to have 22 and outperform the D750 / "D760" / "D650" and the 1DX Mark 1.
 
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I'm happy to hear more rumors about the 6D Mark II, but I'm concerned by the words "tilting screen." I am a BIG fully-articulated screen fan. Not all my shots are horizontals, after all, and a tilt-only screen provides no help with verticals. We know (from the 80D and other crop-sensor models) that Canon knows how to make these things. If they do the wrong thing (oh, when has Canon EVER done that, cry the doubters!) and stick a basic tilt-only screen on the back, I'll be very disappointed. I'm not a video guy, so losing 4K doesn't bother me.
 
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SMA SHOOTER said:
I'm happy to hear more rumors about the 6D Mark II, but I'm concerned by the words "tilting screen." I am a BIG fully-articulated screen fan. Not all my shots are horizontals, after all, and a tilt-only screen provides no help with verticals. We know (from the 80D and other crop-sensor models) that Canon knows how to make these things. If they do the wrong thing (oh, when has Canon EVER done that, cry the doubters!) and stick a basic tilt-only screen on the back, I'll be very disappointed. I'm not a video guy, so losing 4K doesn't bother me.

I wouldn't be that concerned, we're talking translation here.
 
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ahsanford said:
CanonGuy said:
sunnyVan said:
Impossible. Expect $2500
6D for 2500 will be a super fail.

This all depends on if it is going upmarket or not. If the 6D2 is a pure 6D1 sequel, $1,750 - $2,000 is reasonable with a better 24MP sensor + tilty-flippy + better AF. Done. I imagine cost-constrained APS-C enthusiasts with modest AF needs are hoping that this is where the 6D2 lands.

But if the 6D2 is to move upmarket and fill the $2,250 - $2,500 spot the 5D3 has in the lineup -- very good all-around but not the best best tech -- then a good number of the 'possibly' items on the list below would need to happen:

Certainly: A new FF sensor with on chip ADC
Certainly: A much better AF system

Certainly: Touchscreen

Probably: DPAF
Probably: Tilty-flippy
Probably: Small bump in fps

Possibly: Anti-flicker mode
Possibly: 2 card slots
Possibly: 1/200 flash sync
Possibly: 4K
Possibly: 1/8000 max shutter speed
Possibly: More f/8 AF points for wildlifer TC use


To me, those red 'possibly' items above (and just how powerful/effective the AF is) are what separate a pure 6D1 sequel from a middle-of-the-FF-market 5D3 replacement that might attract more pros, like some wedding photogs and photojournalists on a budget who -- potentially turned off by the 5D4 price, might be considering a D750 instead.

Either way, we shall see what they come up with.

- A

4K is now using on mobile phone. As a digital camera, high level camera. I think 6D II need 4k, without 4K and just 19 AF points will quite disappointed me. And I will hesitate whether it is worth buying.
 
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Hellish said:
With no 4K this will be a huge FLOP, what reason is there to even get this over the current gen Nikon D750, not to mention this camera has to last 4 YEARS which by then 4k will be a thing of the past. Unless canon plans on doing yearly refreshes without 4k this camera will not do well.

As the mobile phone has 4k now. I think the digital camera, high level camera requires 4k. 6D mark II needs 4k . If 6D mark II without 4K and just have 19 AF points. I will hesitate whether it is worth buying. My ideal parameter of 6D mark II maybe will have 4K and 33~41 AF points.
 
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fixed it for you :) 33-41 AF points are not coming. the ideal parameter of 6D mark II from Canon perspective:
Serve as hook, line and sinker. Convert APS-C user base into FF user base and leave them wanting more of the Pro range camera features, be uncomfortable about camera limitation but not dissatisfied.

Joycreate said:
My ideal parameter of 6D mark II maybe will 5D Mark IV have 4K and 33~41 AF points.
 
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Real 4k produces increadible high data volumes, which i am not sure that the consumer wants to handle them for filming their dog and post on youtube.

the so called 4k content on youtube and content which is produced by smartphones is so highly compresst, that there is much quality loss. Maybe it's more "marketing" than "resolution" which give this formats the label "4k"

To have a good quality FullHD output is maybe a good compromis and more honest, than giving a pseudo 4k.

The next limitation of 4k is the viewing distance. To view 4k on a 40'' screen from 4 meters distance is completely meaningless, even for FullHD. The resolution of the eyes is not enough. To enjoy 4k resolution, the Viewer must stand directly in front of the display.

As a user,to prepare for 4k is a huge change, it needs a huge screen, close viewing distance, increadible amount of data space for the content, immens computing power to edit the videos etc. buying a real video camera for this is only a small part of this expense.

Creating a good film (other than just recording holiday memories) needs i lot of skills, i gave up on this and just do still which is already difficult enough. Recording Terrabytes of crap is meaningless, nobody will ever want to see it, neither in FullHD nor in 4k
 
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Lack of 4K (or any other video system) will be irrelevant for me and every other photographer (bar one) that I know. Many of us have no interest in this side of photography and buy still cameras to shoot stills!

Naturally there are those out there who want to shoot video with a DSLR but, as I said, I only know one photographer who shoots a little video occasionally. Note I only know 60-70 photographers but it is still a very small percentage that need/want any form of video let alone 4K.

I feel that the R&D involved would be FAR better spent on other aspects of a 6D2 - or any other DSLR for that matter. Even a 1% improvement in AF/DR?hig ISO would be welcomed, Improved video? I can't even be bothered to find the switch, I only one photographer that can and he isn't that concerned.

All I would like from a 6D is more (accurate) AF points and an improved sensor, possibly a few more MP but not too many. A tilty screen might be handy for low level/macro work but far from essential.
 
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johnf3f said:
Lack of 4K (or any other video system) will be irrelevant for me and every other photographer (bar one) that I know. Many of us have no interest in this side of photography and buy still cameras to shoot stills!

Naturally there are those out there who want to shoot video with a DSLR but, as I said, I only know one photographer who shoots a little video occasionally. Note I only know 60-70 photographers but it is still a very small percentage that need/want any form of video let alone 4K.

I feel that the R&D involved would be FAR better spent on other aspects of a 6D2 - or any other DSLR for that matter. Even a 1% improvement in AF/DR?hig ISO would be welcomed, Improved video? I can't even be bothered to find the switch, I only one photographer that can and he isn't that concerned.

All I would like from a 6D is more (accurate) AF points and an improved sensor, possibly a few more MP but not too many. A tilty screen might be handy for low level/macro work but far from essential.

I'm in two minds on 4k.

I don't need it, many others don't need it... but if this camera is going to last 4 years then there's a strong argument that it needs 4k.. otherwise it would be like the current 6D only doing 720p @ 30fps.

in 4 years time, very many people will have 4k TVs and would want to have 4k video.

My counter argument is that the 6D is aimed at enthusiasts who "know what they're doing", who ought to know that you need a decent video setup for 4k, if you're going to do hand held wobblecam, then 1080p is still more than adequate.

the 6D has never been that well regarded for video, those that have bought it have selected it on the basis of stills performace. If I were in Canons shoes I might put 4k using the full sensor in a 7DIII, and not put it in the 6D at all.

I think it's more important that the 6D produces top flight stills.
 
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