Canon EOS 6D

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Not to be confused with Canon EOS 60D.

Canon EOS 6D

Type	Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor	35.8 x 23.9mm CMOS
Maximumresolution	5,472 x 3,648 [1](20 megapixels)
Lens	Interchangeable (EF)
Shutter	Electronic focal-plane
Shutter speedrange	30 to 1/4000 s, bulb, 1/180 s X-sync
ASA/ISO range	100–25600 (expansion to 50-102400)
Exposuremetering	TTL, full aperture, 63 zones
Exposure modes	Full auto, programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Metering modes	Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted average
Focusareas	11 autofocus points
Focusmodes	One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus, Manual
Continuous shooting	up to 4.5 frame/s.
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism with 97% coverage 0.71x[2] and electronic (Live View)
Rear LCD monitor	3.0 inches (76 mm), 720 × 480 pixels, 288 ppi (approx. 1,040,000 dots)
Storage	SD, SDHC or SDXC card (UHS-I capable)
Battery	Li-Ion LP-E6 Rechargeable (1800mAh)
Optionalbattery packs	BG-E13 grip allows use of 6 AA cells, a single LP-E6 or two LP-E6 batteries
Dimensions	144.5 x 110.5 x 71.2 mm
Weight	680 g (24 oz), body only; 755 g (26.6 oz), CIPA standard
List price	$1899.00[3]
Made in	Japan

The Canon EOS 6D is a 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon.

It was publicly announced on 17 September 2012, one day before the start of the photokina trade show. It was released in late November 2012 with a suggested retail price of US$2,099.00 (body only).^[4][5][6]

The 6D is offered as a body only or in a package with an EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens; at introduction, the suggested retail price was US$2,899.00.^[4]

Contents

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• 1Features
  • 1.1Image features
  • 1.2Autofocus and metering
  • 1.3ISO
  • 1.4Shutter
  • 1.5Ergonomics and functions
• 2Accessories
• 3Video
  • 3.1Autoexposure
  • 3.2Manual Exposure
  • 3.3Movie-Recording Size
• 4Gallery
• 5See also
• 6References
• 7External links

Features[edit]

The EOS 6D is the first Canon DSLR to feature GPS functions and built in Wi-Fi capabilities, which geotag images and allow files to be uploaded directly to Facebook, YouTube, or Canon Image Gateway; transferred to external devices; or sent to be printed on a Wi-Fi-enabled Canon printer. The wifi capabilities also allow remote control and viewing via many smartphones.^[7]

Weighing 770 grams (27 oz), the 6D is also Canon's smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR; comparable to the APS-C sensor 60D. The camera also features an ISO setting range from 50 to 102,400 which can be selected automatically or adjusted manually, an 11-point autofocus system, and an anti-glare 3.0 inches (76 mm) LED screen.^[8] The center autofocus point has a sensitivity of -3EV.

The new BG-E13 battery grip that was made to be used with the 6D allows the use of six AA cells or one to two LP-E6 batteries.^[9]The 6D has a maximum burst frame rate of 4.5 frames per second.^[8] Like all Canon DSLR full-frame cameras, the 6D does not feature a built in flash due to the design of the viewfinder.^[10]

Image features[edit]

• 20.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor.
• DIGIC 5+ Image Processor.
• Fluorine-coated low-pass filter.

Autofocus and metering[edit]

• 11-point autofocus sensors with 1 cross type sensor in center. (x-type is sensitive down to -3EV)
• TTL-CT-SIR AF with CMOS sensor.
• 63-zone Dual Layer-silicon cell.
• AF Micro Adjust (+/- 20 steps).

ISO[edit]

• 100–25,600 (expansion down to: 50 / up to 51,200 & 102,400).

Shutter[edit]

• 30–1/4 000 sec (and bulb) is the shutter speed range.
• 4.5 FPS burst rate.

Ergonomics and functions[edit]

• Optical Pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 97% coverage (0,71 enlargement)
• Clear View TFT LCD screen (3"/77mm) with 720 × 480 pixels, 288 ppi (approx. 1.040.000 dots), resolution with dual anti-glare coating.
• Wi-Fi functionality.
• Metal alloy housing (Top is made out of high-grade plastic).
• Built-in GPS.

Accessories[edit]

According to Canon's website, the EOS 6D model comes equipped with:^[4]

• EOS 6D (WG) Body
• Eyecup Eb
• Battery Pack LP-E6
• Battery Charger LC-E6
• Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
• Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS 6D
• USB Interface Cable IFC-200U

Video[edit]

According to the EOS 6D Basic Instruction Manual, there are two different settings to shoot a movie in; Autoexposure and Manual Exposure.

Autoexposure[edit]

• Control will take effect to suit the scene's current brightness when not set in M (Manual)

Manual Exposure[edit]

• Manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed

Movie-Recording Size[edit]

The EOS 6D allows the movie's image size preference to be set, as well as the frame rate per second, and compression method.

• Image Size
  • [1920x1080] : Full High Definition recording quality
  • [1280x720] : High-Definition recording quality
  • [640x480] : Standard-definition recording quality
• Frame Rate (fps: frames per second)
  • 30/60
  • 25/50
  • 24
• Compression Method
  • IPB : Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording
  • ALL-I : Compresses one frame at a time for recording^[11]

Gallery[edit]

• 

  Top view of the 6D
 
• 

  6D with mounted EF 35mm f/1.4L
 
• 

  Back view of the 6D

See also[edit]

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III
• Canon EOS 60D

External links[edit]

•  Media related to Canon EOS 6D at Wikimedia Commons
• Product page

v t e Canon EOS digital camera timeline (comparison)

Type Sensor 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 DSLR Full-frame 1Ds 1Ds Mk II 1Ds Mk III 1DX / 1DC 1DX Mk II APS-H 1D 1D Mk II 1D Mk II N 1D Mk III 1D Mk IV Full-frame 5Ds / 5Ds R 5D 5D Mk II 5D Mk III 6D APS-C 7D 7D Mk II D30 D60 10D 20D 30D 40D 50D 60D 70D 80D 20Da 60Da 300D 350D 400D 450D 500D 550D 600D 650D 700D 750D / 760D 100D 1000D 1100D 1200D 1300D MILC APS-C M M2 M3 M10 Early models Canon EOS DCS 5 (1995) Canon EOS DCS 3 (1995) Canon EOS DCS 1 (1995) Canon EOS D2000 (1998) Canon EOS D6000 (1998) Image processor: Non-DIGIC DIGIC | DIGIC II | DIGIC III | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 5 / 5+ | DIGIC 6 / 6+ Video: 1080p | Uncompressed 1080p | 4K Specialty models: A - astrophotography | C - Cinema EOS | S - high resolution camera See also: Canon EOS film cameras