Canon EOS 6D, a First Look
Billes as the smallest full-frame dSLR on the camera market, Canon's EOS 6D is a
step up from the Canon 5D Mark II, but not quite at the level of the
Canon 5D Mark III.
The 6D dSLR utilizes Canon's DIGIC 5+ Image Processor and offers
a 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. In addition, the 6D offers
a 3.0-inch, 1.04 million dot LCD display with a viewing angle of 170
degrees.
Very important these days, the Canon EOS 6D includes
built-in Wi-Fi using a wireless transmitter within the camera. When
connected to Wi-Fi, the 6D can transmit photos and video to social
networking sites like Facebook or devices like smartphones and laptops.
In addition, media can be transmitted between compatible PowerShot
cameras. Another wireless function allows the camera to be controlled
through an application on a tablet or smartphone, ideal for taking
photos remotely.
There are also
GPS built in the 6D eliminating the need of an add-on, external
device. The built-in GPS receiver records longitude, latitude and
elevation as well as EXIF data for geo-tagging while shooting. When
photos are uploaded to social networks, the location data can be
included to mark the spot where the photo was originally taken. The images can be uploaded to a site so the costumer may have the photos ASAP.
Regarding
video recording, the 6D can record in both NTSC and PAL video modes at
1080p, 720p or standard resolution. ISO capabilities range from
100-25600 and the Canon Auto Focus system includes a newly-developed
11-point AF sensor. Moving away from Compact Flash, the Canon 6D is
compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards as well as Ultra High
Speed (UHS-I) cards.
And nicest of all it doesn't have a silly pop up flash making it a more serious camera.