Canon Announces the Full Frame DSLR EOS 6D

Introduction

Based on the information from Canon, I extract the following information about the new EOS 6D full frame camera for reference only. Canon announces the new full frame DSLR EOS 6D.  It features a 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor, a wide ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to L: 50, H1: 51200, and H2: 102400, for incredible image quality even in low light, and a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor delivers enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed. A new 11-point AF including a high-precision center cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity allows focusing in extreme low-light conditions, and with continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps. Full HD video with manual exposure control, multiple frame rates.  You can use your smartphone for remote camera control and operation (with the EOS Remote app). You can print your images on a Wi-Fi compatible printer. Perfect for travel and nature photography, the built-in GPS## allows location data to be recorded while shooting. The list price is US$2,899 for the camera and Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens.

Canon EOS 6D DSLR

Canon EOS 6D Full Frame DSLR Commercial

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Specifications

Specifications

Type
Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera
Recording Media
SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card

* Compatible with Ultra High-Speed (UHS-I) memory cards.
Image Format
35.8mm x 23.9mm (Full-Frame)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (except EF-S and EF-M lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount

Image Sensor

Type
CMOS Sensor
Pixels
Effective: Approx. 20.2 megapixels
Pixel Unit
6.55 µm square
Total Pixels
Approx. 20.6 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Colour Filter System
RGB primary colour filters
Low Pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion Feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

• Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
• Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking 8.0 sec.).

(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending

• The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
• The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.

(3) Manual cleaning of sensor

Recording System

Recording Format
Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and EXIF 2.30
Image Format
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG

Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
File Size
(1) Large: Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5,472 x 3,648)

(2) Medium: Approx. 8.9 megapixels (3,648 x 2,432)

(3) Small 1: Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2,736 x 1,824)

(4) Small 2: Approx. 2.5 megapixels (1920 x 1280)

(5) Small 3: Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480)

(6) RAW: Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5,472 x 3,648)

M RAW: Approx. 11.0 megapixels (4,104 x 2,736)

S RAW: Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2,736 x 1,824)
Backup Recording
N/A
File Numbering
The following three types of file numbering methods can be set:

(1) Continuous numbering

* The numbering of captured images will continue even after you replace the camera's card.

(2) Auto reset

* When you replace the camera's card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.

(3) Manual reset

* Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Large RAW and JPEG images are recorded simultaneously
Colour Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3

White Balance

Settings
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° - 10,000°K), Colour Temperature (Approx. 2,500° - 10,000°K), White Balance Correction, and White Balance Bracketing
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Colour Temperature Compensation
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels

- Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels

* Correction based on the current WB mode's colour temperature.
Colour Temperature Information Transmission
Provided

Viewfinder

Type
Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism)
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 97%
Magnification
Approx. 0.71x / 33.3°
Eye Point
Approx. 21mm (At -1m^-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 to +1.0m^-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen
Eg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A.
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information
- AF information

AF points and focus confirmation

- Exposure information

Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, exposure warning

- Flash information

Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock

- Image information

Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card information

- Battery check

- Composition information

Electronic level

- Warning Symbol

Displayed if any of the following is set: Monochrome, white balance correction, expanded ISO speed, or spot metering.
Depth Of Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus

Type
TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points
11 points

Center: cross-type at f/5.6; vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8.

Upper and lower AF points: vertical line-sensitive AF at f/5.6.

Other AF points: Horizontal line-sensitive AF at f/5.6.
AF Working Range
Center AF Point: EV -3 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Other AF points: EV +0.5 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
1) Autofocus

- One-Shot AF

- AI Servo AF

- AI Focus AF

*Switches between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF automatically.

2) Manual focus
AF Point Selection
(1) Automatic selection

(2) Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display
Displayed or indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
AF Assist Beam
1) Enable

* With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, AF-assist beam is emitted automatically when necessary.

2) Disable

3) IR AF-assist beam only

* No AF-assist beam with flash bursts.

Exposure Control

Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes:

1) Evaluative metering

2) Partial metering (center: approx. 8% of viewfinder)

3) Spot metering (center: approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)

4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.8 II lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems
Creative Zone

(1) Program AE (shiftable)

(2) Shutter-priority AE

(3) Aperture-priority AE

(4) Manual exposure

(5) Bulb

(6) Custom shooting mode

Basic zone

(1) Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE / non-shiftable)

(2) Creative Auto

(3) Special Scene

- Portrait

- Landscape

- Close-up

- Sports

- Night Portrait

- Handheld Night Scene

- HDR Backlight Control mode
ISO Speed Range
For Stills: Manual setting range of ISO 100-25600 (expansion possible to ISO 50, ISO 51200 and 102400) in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments)

Shooting Mode	ISO Settings
Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Close-up, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, HDR Backlight Control mode)	ISO 100–12800
Handheld Night Scene mode	ISO 100–25600
Landscape	ISO 100–1600
P, TV, Av, M	ISO–25600*1
B	ISO 400 fixed*1
With flash	ISO 400 fixed*1,2,3,4

*1: It depends on [Minimum] and [Maximum] of auto ISO setting.
*2: If overexposure would occur with fill flash, the minimum ISO speed is ISO 100.
*3: Scene Intelligent Auto, Night Portrait and Handheld Night Scene modes are excluded.
*4: For bounced external flash when Creative Auto, Close-up, Landscape, Macro, Sports / P is set, automatically set between ISO 400–1600.
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual : ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

(2) AEB : ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

* Manual exposure compensation and AEB can be combined.

* The AEB shooting sequence will be standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. With the self-timer, three continuous shots will be taken regardless of the current drive mode.

* The number of bracketed shots: 2, 3, 5, or 7 settable with a Custom Function.
AE Lock
Possible

* During movie shooting, press the <*> button for AE lock and press the button to cancel AE lock (not automatically cancelled).

* AE lock (cancelled automatically when metering timer is turned off) possible before movie shooting. Movie shooting can start while AE lock is set.

Shutter

Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 sec., X-sync at 1/180 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Shutter Lag Time
(1) During SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: approx. 0.060 sec.

(2) Time lag between simultaneous SW-1/SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.144 sec.

* Time lag with the aperture stopped down by 3.5 stops or less (Excludes AF operation time).

External Speedlite

Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering)
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
PC Terminal
Provided

Drive System

Drive Modes
(1) Single shooting

(2) Continuous shooting

(3) Silent single shooting

(4) Silent continuous shooting

(5) 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control

(6) 2-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Continuous shooting: Max. approx. 4.5 fps

Silent continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3.0 fps
Maximum Burst
Based on 8GB memory Card:

JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 73 Shots

RAW: Approx. 14 Shots

RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 7 Shots

Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card:

JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 1250 Shots

RAW: Approx. 17 Shots

RAW + JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots

* Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style).

Live View Functions

Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing
(1) Autofocus

- FlexiZone - Single

* One-point, contrast AF. Switching to another AF point is possible.

- Face Detection Live mode

* Face detection, contrast AF. Face is selectable.

- Quick Mode AF

* Phase-difference AF with 11 AF points.

(2) Manual Focus

- Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually.
Metering Modes
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.

(1) Evaluative metering (315 zones)

(2) Partial metering (approx. 11% of Live View screen)

(3) Spot metering (approx. 3% of Live View screen)

(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display
Provided (three grid displays)
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)

Video Shooting

File Format
MOV (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)

Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)
File Size
Recording Size:

[Full HD]

1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25fps/24fps):

235 MB/min. with IPB compression

685 MB/min. with All-I compression

[HD]

1280 x 720 (60 fps/50fps):

205 MB/min. with IPB compression

610 MB/min. with All-I compression

[SD]

640 x 480 (30 fps/25fps):

78 MB/min. with IPB compression
Frame Rates
1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p

1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p

640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p
Continuous Shooting Time
Based on 8GB Memory card

[1920 x 1080]

30 fps/25 fps/24 fps:

32 min. with IPB compression

11 min. with All-I compression

[1280 x 720]

60 fps/50 fps:

37 min. with IPB compression

12 min. with All-I compression

[640 x 480]

30 fps/25 fps:

97 min. with IPB or All-I compression

* The maximum recording time is limited to 29 min. 59 sec.
Focusing
(1) Autofocus

- FlexiZone - Single

* One-point, contrast AF. Switching to another AF point is possible.

- Face Detection Live mode

* Face detection, contrast AF. Face is selectable.

- Quick Mode AF

* Phase-difference AF with 11 AF points.

- Manual Focus

1. Magnified view is not possible during video shooting.
Range
Full Range (0?255)
Exposure Control
(1) Program AE for movie shooting

* For shooting modes other than manual exposure and bulb.

* Shutter speed 1/30 - 1/4000 sec. (Signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.

(2) Manual exposure

* For manual exposure.

* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps depending on the frame rate.
Exposure Compensation
Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)

* For movies, even if exposure compensation has been set beyond ±3 stops, exposure compensation up to only ±3 stops will be applied.

LCD Monitor

Type
TFT colour, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0-inches (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)

7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high)
Pixels
Approx: 1,040,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Control
Manually adjustable to one of 7 levels
Coating
Resin cover and anti-reflection AR coating
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

Playback

Display Format
Single image display

- Two types of single-image full display, two types of shooting information

- Index display

4-image index and 9-image index

- Jump display

Jump 1/10/100 images, Shooting Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, or Rating

* Two-image comparative display is not provided.
Highlight Alert
With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink.
Histogram
Brightness and RGB can be displayed.

Quick Control Function

Items
When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below:

*The settable functions depend on the shooting mode

(1) With viewfinder shooting:

Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, Wi-Fi®, Picture Style, white balance, white balance correction, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Custom Controls, AF operation, AF point selection, Drive mode, metering mode, and image recording quality.

(2) During playback:

Image protect, image rotate, rating, RAW image processing, resize, highlight alert, AF point, and image jump with mode dial.

Image Protection and Erase

Protection
Erase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the card.
Erase
Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images on folder, erase all images in a card, or erase only unprotected images.

Direct Printing

Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
RAW and JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System

* Movies cannot be printed.

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

DPOF
Complies to DPOF Version 1.1

Direct Image Transfer

Compatible Images
Not Provided

Customization

Custom Functions
20 Custom Functions
Custom Controls
The following camera controls can be customized by assigning the desired function: Shutter button halfway pressing, AF-ON button, AE lock button, Depth-of-field preview button, Lens AF Stop button, SET button, Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller
My Menu Registration
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered

Interface

USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal
(1) AV stereo OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable

(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal (Type C)

Power Source

Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E6

- With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, AC power is possible.

- With Battery Grip BG-E13, two battery packs (LP-E6) can be used. Or six AA-sized/LR6 batteries can be used
Battery Life
1) Camera Body Only:

Shooting Method	Temperature	Possible Shots
Viewfinder Shooting	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 1090 shots
	At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 980 shots
Live View Shooting	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 220 shots
	At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 190 shots

∗With a fully charged battery pack LP-E6. Based on CIPA testing standards.

2) With Battery Grip BG-E13:

Shooting Method	Battery	Temperature	Possible Shots
Viewfinder Shooting	LP-E6 x 1	Same as (1)
	LP-E6 x 2	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 2130 shots
		At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 1900 shots
	Size AA/LR6 Alkaline Batteries	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 480 shots
		At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 140 shots
Live View Shooting	LP-E6 x 1	Same as (1)
	LP-E6 x 2	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 420 shots
		At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 360 shots
	Size AA/LR6 Alkaline Batteries	At 73°F / 23°C	Approx. 110 shots
		At 32°F / 0°C	Approx. 24 shots

∗With a fully charged battery. Based on CIPA testing standards.
Battery Check
Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON

Battery level indicated in six levels.*¹,²,³

*¹ Battery level displayed on LCD panel and in viewfinder.

*² Battery information can be checked with the [Battery info.] menu.

*³ If Battery Grip BG-E13 is used with size-AA/LR6 batteries, the battery level is displayed in four levels instead.
Power Saving
Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses

* [Auto power off] settable to 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min., 30 min., or disable
Date/Time Battery
Built-in secondary battery

When battery is fully charged, the date/time can be maintained for 3 months. Requires about 8 hours to fully recharge the backup battery.
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8 in./ 144.5 x 110.5 x 71.2mm
Weight
Approx. 26.7 oz. / 755g (CIPA standard)

Approx. 24.0 oz. / 680g (Body only)

Operating Environment

Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less

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^{2. * Compatible with iOS version 5.0 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0 or later. Data charges may apply.}

<sup>3. ** The EOS Remote app will be available soon. This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.

4. ^ DPS over IP certified printer is required.

5. ## In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.</sup>

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