The Canon EOS 6D Mark II Mentioned [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that the EOS 6D Mark II will not come until after the EOS 5D Mark IV begins shipping, which will be into the first quarter of 2016. This would follow the same timeline as the EOS 5D Mark III & EOS 6D announcement.</p>
<p>The EOS 6D Mark II will have a slightly smaller and lighter body. It’s suggested we may actually see it use a different battery than the LP-E6/E6n to help with weight reduction. There won’t be any radical changes to the body such as an EVF or articulating LCD. Expect the megapixel count to rise, but not above 24mp. It’s likely the EOS 6D Mark II will have its own sensor just like the original camera.</p>
<p>We’ve received very little about this camera over the last few months, so I suspect the timeline for an announcement is accurate.</p>

 

[sanj]

Lighter body with a smaller battery is a good idea.

 

[OmarSV11]

As long as they don't screw ergonomics, Im down with a lighter smaller body. With the battery grip, two LP-E6 and big lens like the Sigma 50mm Art, the thing weighs so much that at some point I cannot withstand it no more, even using a Blackrapid strap.

I really hope they upgrade the focus points to at least 19 or implement the 70D system on it, recomposing in full frame with that few focus points it's a nightmare.

 

[Chaitanya]

As long as AF receive a bump, I don't care much about resolution.

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

so safe too say
all you fellow 5d mark 3 owners/users can stop worrying till december/jan
cause there no new stuff coming till 2016??
so the new 5d4 and 6d2 are coming in 2016
jan-april 2016 are going too be interesting its going even more
influx of used and lowered priced 5d3 and 6d on the market come nov-dec 2015
so how better will the 6d2 be?? will it have the 5d3 specs just with more FPS and newer DIGIC 6+ or 7? will it be more all around camera NOT just for portraits,low-light and landscapes will it be decent for sports/action?? gotta long wait
so this year all we get are cinema cameras, new lenses and new rebels how about a new 80D camera??

 

[bod]

I like the 6D and it meets my needs for much of my photography. FF performance with the cost, size, weight and ergonomics of the current body is great. I will be interested to see what upgrades 6DII offers and at what price. On my wish list would be:

1) An enhanced AF system. Whilst most of the time I use the centre point and focus-recompose as necessary there are occasions when I would like more AF options such as zone AF for sports photography, less need to recompose when shooting portraits wide open by having more AF points or having access to f/8 AF to increase reach with TC's.

2) Improved sensor performance as regards useable ISO range.

 

[riker]

There should obviously be a small and light fullframe body and the 6D is an obvious choice.

But it should be MUCH smaller and lighter. NOT slightly.

Changing the battery for that reason is bullsht though, it could be much smaller and lighter even with the same battery. But what the hell, if it's a significant change I don't care about the battery. If it's just a slight change, I don't care about the whole thing at all.

And no, a camera does not need to be big to be ergonomical.

 

[JohanCruyff]

Rule: 6D(x) (almost) = 5D(x-1)
6D1 has (almost) 5D2's resolution, 5D2's (similar) AF performance, (slightly better) Image Quality.
According to this rule, 6D2 should be similar to 5D3.
My 2 cents: I don't expect so much. I just hope it will compete with Nikon's D750.
Alternatively Canon could release a 8D (basic FF to compete with D610) and a 6D2 (advanced FF against D750), leaving 5D4 and D8x0 in another league.

 

[paulc]

There should obviously be a small and light fullframe body and the 6D is an obvious choice.

But it should be MUCH smaller and lighter. NOT slightly.

I'd be completely fine with an SL1 with a full frame sensor.

 

[bmwzimmer]

Full PC body instead of just the top plate plus lighter battery will reduce probably 75g. They need to reduce all physical dimensions to make it worthwhile. I'd be happy with a 150g reduction...

 

[Luds34]

Lots of little things could be improved, but if there are only two I could have they would be the following:

1) Better focus system, The 19 pt system from the 70D/7D would be perfect. DPAF would be a bonus too!

2) Max shutter speed kicked up from 1/4000 to 1/8000. The 6D is a "portrait" camera. Fast primes outdoors run into a ceiling on over exposure and that extra stop makes a big difference.

 

[erjlphoto]

Changing the battery is a mistake. It keeps current 6D owners from upgrading to the mkii. Possibly that is the strategy, we should go for the mk iv instead?

 

[ScottyP]

I don't care about weight; the lenses usually weigh as much or more than this light camera.

Give me:

Better AF. At least the 70d/T6i 19 point setup. Why not a few more in 2016, though?

Deeper buffer. I don't really care too much for more FPS (but wouldn't say no), but I would like to shoot longer bursts on RAW.

Improved IQ at high ISO. But this is always something I want and will always want to see improved from model to model. The current 6d is actually quite good at this; I just think this is something that is really helpful in the fundamental operation of any camera, so improvement is always helpful

Faster flash sync speed. 1/250th would be great, but would be ok with just the standard 1/200th. This is not really a huge issue with HSS available, but on principle I would like them to eliminate the 1/160th limit, which is the other unnecessarily stingy ripoff in the 6d, besides the overly rudimentary AF.

 

[Takingshots]

Wish they could push forward 6D MKII releases before Christmas so that I can stuff up the Christmas stocking as a nice photo op on X'mas day for the family. After X'mas .. meh ...money already spent.

 

[jeffa4444]

Rule: 6D(x) (almost) = 5D(x-1)
6D1 has (almost) 5D2's resolution, 5D2's (similar) AF performance, (slightly better) Image Quality.
According to this rule, 6D2 should be similar to 5D3.
My 2 cents: I don't expect so much. I just hope it will compete with Nikon's D750.
Alternatively Canon could release a 8D (basic FF to compete with D610) and a 6D2 (advanced FF against D750), leaving 5D4 and D8x0 in another league.

The 6D has way better IQ than the 5D MKII shot with both extensively last year on a trip to Wales and in low light the 6D is better than the 5D MKIII.

 

[painya]

Rule: 6D(x) (almost) = 5D(x-1)
6D1 has (almost) 5D2's resolution, 5D2's (similar) AF performance, (slightly better) Image Quality.
According to this rule, 6D2 should be similar to 5D3.
My 2 cents: I don't expect so much. I just hope it will compete with Nikon's D750.
Alternatively Canon could release a 8D (basic FF to compete with D610) and a 6D2 (advanced FF against D750), leaving 5D4 and D8x0 in another league.

I hate this reference but I'm using it anyways. Image quality of the 6d is on par with, if not better than the 5d mk iii. (Dxo)

 

[da_guy2]

As long as AF receive a bump, I don't care much about resolution.

+1 that's the only reservation I have when recommending the 6D. If they fix that, the I'll be happy.

 

[JohnBran]

no articulating LCD?
I'm getting old and articulating LCD for me is now must. Shame after all the years with Canon looks like i have to move over to Nikon.

 

[candc]

I would not expect to see a fancy sports orientated AF system on this camera. Canon does not want any confusion. That is what the 5div and 1dxii are for.

 

[antonioleandro]

I currently own a 6D and a 7D mark II. I would love to have an improved autofocus system on the 6D. Combining the shallow DoF of the full frame sensor and the fast primes with only 9 autofocus points, hence the need to focus and recompose, reduces the keeper ratio. 19 autofocus points would be much better, specially with they were not concentrated on the center of the frame.

Introducing a new battery type is A BIG MISTAKE. LP-E6 batteries can be used in the 6D, 7D II, 5D III, 5Ds 5Ds R. A Canon user may migrate from one camera on this list to others and use the same batteries he already has. If I had to buy all my batteries again, I might consider waiting one or more years, save more money and buy the 5D IV instead (or buy no camera at all and keep the 6D for a longer period).