POLL: With what features would you consider the 6d?

[tapanit]

The only thing I really miss is the swivel screen, but I'll probably buy it anyway, if its low-light high-ISO performance is as good as that of the 5D3. For my intended use, it would actually be better than the 5D3: I won't be using AF at all, it is smaller and lighter than 5D3, and I do have use for both GPS and WiFi (I did buy WFT-E5 for my 7D, after all).

But the high-ISO performance is the key. I will wait for test results, and if it turns out to be noticeably worse than 5D3 in that respect, I'll spring for the 5D3.

 

[Nishi Drew]

Rebels and the 60D all have the swivel screen so it would have made a lot of sense to add that.
Sure that would mean more R&D for a new body, but why not just use the 60D body since I'm sure they have plenty left over from the pathetic sales of that (what other reason is there for the 50D to still sell for more than a 60D?).
Would have given this a great differentiation among all other upper level cameras, and would appeal greatly to the videographers, and of course as a rebel upgrade you wouldn't actually be missing out either.

And of course, the AF is sad, and all the other meh points just put me off, but I could live with 1/180 sync, non full VF coverage and it's other limitations... ah well, could've should've and didn't. Just waitin for the Mk3 to price drop ~

 

[nicku]

I voted for the AF; at least 7D class...

I wonder.... for how much time Canon will offer less and charge more, and get away with it???

 

[dr croubie]

I wonder.... for how much time Canon will offer less and charge more, and get away with it???

How long does it take for lenses to grow fungus? Then if the whole system needs replacing anyway...

 

[Noink Fanb0i]

Same time as the crApple fanb0is stop buying their yearly incremental upgrades.

7D AF & tweaked 5D2 sensor are too obvious for Canon, they had to bend over backwards to make yet another FF & AF sensor. :

There's only one "feature" that Canon can add that would make more people buy the 6D: MSRP at $1499. 8)

 

[BiscottiGelato]

Same time as the crApple fanb0is stop buying their yearly incremental upgrades.

7D AF & tweaked 5D2 sensor are too obvious for Canon, they had to bend over backwards to make yet another FF & AF sensor. :

There's only one "feature" that Canon can add that would make more people buy the 6D: MSRP at $1499. 8)

I don't see Apple holding out on spec, HW-wise at least. It's just their design goal and constraints trade-off. I guess they have much less to worry about as they really only have 1 model.

Canon on the other hand here is clearly holding out... Not even the Joystick?? And the AF is an insult here. Aside from the wireless connectivity, which I'm sure all camera will soon have (or see smart phones eat into every camera category), D600 is better in every other way. Canon is really becoming a disgrace...

 

[verysimplejason]

Same time as the crApple fanb0is stop buying their yearly incremental upgrades.

7D AF & tweaked 5D2 sensor are too obvious for Canon, they had to bend over backwards to make yet another FF & AF sensor. :

There's only one "feature" that Canon can add that would make more people buy the 6D: MSRP at $1499. 8)

+1. at current specs + $1499, I'd buy it in a flash. The others can buy 5D3 if they want better specs. What I want is a cheaper FF at current 6D specs.

 

[BjornO]

Sorry Canon! I have a 25 years history with Canon EOS, but as thing look today, my current EOS may very well be my last. I did buy my 650 in '87 because I expected the best, and I think I got it. But what can I expect today? Higher price and less functionality than Nikon? And IQ?

Well, I may change my mind the day 6D IQ show up to be the best on any DSLR today. And just forget that AF does not even match 650D.

 

[Timothy_Bruce]

forgot the pc sync port for external radio triggering

+1

even the 7D (50D, 40D ... ) has one :/

 

[Marsu42]

forgot the pc sync port for external radio triggering

... added. The list of "missing" things gets really impressive, nice work Canon X-( !

 

[Rams_eos]

I own a 600D and what prevented me to go for 5DMk2 was the lack of built in flash.
Failed again!
So for a hobby user, not sure the 6D is versatile enough without flash for fill in.
I don't understand why Canon think flash is only for dummies :'(
May be I underestimate the low light capability of FF.
Concerning AF, this does not upset me as future test will tell how it performs. I believe it will be on par. We can't expect 5D3 performance here.

 

[robbinzo]

very interesting poll. clearly the primitive AF system makes it a non starter for most.

Totally agree.

 

[ck5dmkiii]

Another feature I would consider is it being available just as fast as the Nikon D600 is. My local shop already has them in stock.

 

[Gothmoth]

Sorry Canon! I have a 25 years history with Canon EOS, but as thing look today, my current EOS may very well be my last. I did buy my 650 in '87 because I expected the best, and I think I got it. But what can I expect today? Higher price and less functionality than Nikon? And IQ?

Well, I may change my mind the day 6D IQ show up to be the best on any DSLR today. And just forget that AF does not even match 650D.

same here.
in private i was always a canon user.
my father was a canon guy, my uncles are all canon guys.

if i had to buy a DSLR today... i would buy nikon... sad as it is.

 

[chadders]

For me all it needs is at least an AF system with all 11 points being cross type or a 7D type AF system.

Dual CF/SD card slots would be brilliant, but I could live without it.

This is the exact camera I was hoping for, everything is pretty much perfect, it would be the perfect upgrade from my 60D. But the stupid AF system has put me off it so much. I may as well just save money and get a 5D Mark II.

So. how exactly will you be better off with a 5D MkII (apart from the fact it's cheaper)? Or is that a typo and yoy mean 5D MkIII?

 

[dr croubie]

For me all it needs is at least an AF system with all 11 points being cross type or a 7D type AF system.

Dual CF/SD card slots would be brilliant, but I could live without it.

This is the exact camera I was hoping for, everything is pretty much perfect, it would be the perfect upgrade from my 60D. But the stupid AF system has put me off it so much. I may as well just save money and get a 5D Mark II.

So. how exactly will you be better off with a 5D MkII (apart from the fact it's cheaper)? Or is that a typo and yoy mean 5D MkIII?

He'd get pretty much the same camera, same sensor, and be about $400 better off?

 

[Daniel Flather]

I own a 600D and what prevented me to go for 5DMk2 was the lack of built in flash.
Failed again!
So for a hobby user, not sure the 6D is versatile enough without flash for fill in.
I don't understand why Canon think flash is only for dummies :'(
May be I underestimate the low light capability of FF.
Concerning AF, this does not upset me as future test will tell how it performs. I believe it will be on par. We can't expect 5D3 performance here.

A camera's low light performance is not a subitute for good lighting.

 

[Canon-F1]

I own a 600D and what prevented me to go for 5DMk2 was the lack of built in flash.
Failed again!
So for a hobby user, not sure the 6D is versatile enough without flash for fill in.
I don't understand why Canon think flash is only for dummies :'(

that´s something i never cared much about.
it´s my least concern with the 6D.

i never used the popup flash.
only usefull thing (for me) would be as trigger for other flashes.

ok you could do some fill flash with it.
but to be honest whenever possible i have a speedlight with me (at least one).

but of course i see the usefulness for people who are not such strobists like me.

 

[Albi86]

Honestly RX100's built-in swiveling flash makes DSLR's pop-up flashes look extremely stupid and primitive.

 

[Marsu42]

Honestly RX100's built-in swiveling flash makes DSLR's pop-up flashes look extremely stupid and primitive.

It could also make DSLR's pop-up flashes look extremely clever because you'll want a "real" flash sooner or later :->