For a 6D2,
I require:
1. Dual card slots (don't care which kind or mix and match).
1/8000 shutter, 1/200 Sync, 5fps, Anti-Flicker, Custom File Names and several other little things would be very welcome, but not a deal breaker. On the other hand, not getting these things or most of them would be kind of shameful to Canon as it shows they are not allowing this line to progress even slightly with what are considered to be fairly normal or standard features these days.
It would be hard to imagine Canon getting away with the same AF system again. It would be a huge let down and a point for ridicule in the industry. Therefore, I imagine it will probably get something along the lines of the 70D like others have speculated. I've speculated they won't go as far as to give the 61 point system from the 5D3 as to not get too close to a 5D4 system. Although, even if the 5D4 is a big leap in AF intelligence and speed - I still doubt 61 is happening on the 6D2 because it's still too good of a system. Either way, the 19 point system is a token upgrade - but still at least an upgrade. In an ideal world, Canon should create a new system for it - better than the 19 point, but maybe not quite the 61.
In Canon's brain, dual card slots is a "pro" feature. We know it, they know it. Data integrity is key. With two slots, the odds of a bad card ruining a segment of a critical photoshoot or wedding becomes almost nil. Canon knows this, so I think they will continue to hold out on that and still offer the same old single SD slot. While a single slot was the norm prior to dual slots, it was out of necessity. Now that dual slots exist, dual slot becomes the necessity. At this point in time, if you don't cough up the cash for a camera with two slots - you can't blame the lack of technology for failing to protect your images. It is now on you. Whether your client knows this or not, who cares. You know it. This is the wedge.
Canon doesn't want pros getting off easy and cheap with the 6D. They want to deter them via risk in losing photos. And thus, by crippling the camera - they push pros up to the 5D series. This of course is stupid, because only a few pros will do this - most will still buy the 5D series for the obvious advantages it has. And for those who "cheap out" with a 6D2, great for Canon anyway. They are keeping pros within the Canon system. In my view, that is better than having them run off to Nikon which IS happening. I don't understand the logic in pressuring the lower budget pro market for upsell? Why make the "barrier to entry" steeper for people starting out in the career of photography? These are the very people they should be catering to.
And I'll rant about it again. Only Canon does this bullcrap. Nikon has no issues putting 2 slots on the 7100 / 7200, 610, 750 ... Nikon isn't trying to force their users to the D810 by crippling the 610 with a single slot. What is a better camera for a wedding? D610 or 6D? Clearly the D610 - better AF, 2 slots. Faster sync. The current 6D is an enthusiasts camera. For portraits, landscapes etcetera. But why give up that segment of the market to Nikon?
And the body size is no excuse for lack of 2nd slot. The D7100 is small and has 2 slots.
If Canon puts 2 slots on this camera, I could care less what other features it has - I'm buying.
If Canon keeps it a 1 slot camera, they can keep it. I'm not rewarding this kind of behavior by buying it.
I require:
1. Dual card slots (don't care which kind or mix and match).
1/8000 shutter, 1/200 Sync, 5fps, Anti-Flicker, Custom File Names and several other little things would be very welcome, but not a deal breaker. On the other hand, not getting these things or most of them would be kind of shameful to Canon as it shows they are not allowing this line to progress even slightly with what are considered to be fairly normal or standard features these days.
It would be hard to imagine Canon getting away with the same AF system again. It would be a huge let down and a point for ridicule in the industry. Therefore, I imagine it will probably get something along the lines of the 70D like others have speculated. I've speculated they won't go as far as to give the 61 point system from the 5D3 as to not get too close to a 5D4 system. Although, even if the 5D4 is a big leap in AF intelligence and speed - I still doubt 61 is happening on the 6D2 because it's still too good of a system. Either way, the 19 point system is a token upgrade - but still at least an upgrade. In an ideal world, Canon should create a new system for it - better than the 19 point, but maybe not quite the 61.
In Canon's brain, dual card slots is a "pro" feature. We know it, they know it. Data integrity is key. With two slots, the odds of a bad card ruining a segment of a critical photoshoot or wedding becomes almost nil. Canon knows this, so I think they will continue to hold out on that and still offer the same old single SD slot. While a single slot was the norm prior to dual slots, it was out of necessity. Now that dual slots exist, dual slot becomes the necessity. At this point in time, if you don't cough up the cash for a camera with two slots - you can't blame the lack of technology for failing to protect your images. It is now on you. Whether your client knows this or not, who cares. You know it. This is the wedge.
Canon doesn't want pros getting off easy and cheap with the 6D. They want to deter them via risk in losing photos. And thus, by crippling the camera - they push pros up to the 5D series. This of course is stupid, because only a few pros will do this - most will still buy the 5D series for the obvious advantages it has. And for those who "cheap out" with a 6D2, great for Canon anyway. They are keeping pros within the Canon system. In my view, that is better than having them run off to Nikon which IS happening. I don't understand the logic in pressuring the lower budget pro market for upsell? Why make the "barrier to entry" steeper for people starting out in the career of photography? These are the very people they should be catering to.
And I'll rant about it again. Only Canon does this bullcrap. Nikon has no issues putting 2 slots on the 7100 / 7200, 610, 750 ... Nikon isn't trying to force their users to the D810 by crippling the 610 with a single slot. What is a better camera for a wedding? D610 or 6D? Clearly the D610 - better AF, 2 slots. Faster sync. The current 6D is an enthusiasts camera. For portraits, landscapes etcetera. But why give up that segment of the market to Nikon?
And the body size is no excuse for lack of 2nd slot. The D7100 is small and has 2 slots.
If Canon puts 2 slots on this camera, I could care less what other features it has - I'm buying.
If Canon keeps it a 1 slot camera, they can keep it. I'm not rewarding this kind of behavior by buying it.
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