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I bought the 6D to replace my lost 5D Mark III because I didn't want to spend a huge amount on another camera and since I just shoot for fun I though the 6D would be adequate. Overall, it is but not in all ways. The body is a bit smaller and lighter, which is good, and the top of the body that is plastic instead of magnesium alloy in the 5D3 is not noticeable at all, nor is the plastic instead of the glass LCD screen cover. I can't really tell the difference. The LCD is slightly smaller (0.2" or so) but not a big deal to me. The viewfinder shows 97% instead of 100% but that doesn't make a big difference to me either (since the pics include everything that I can see plus a bit more). I welcome the simpler autofocus system of the 6D (never fully learned how to use the complex AF system on the 5D3). The low light performance seems to be really good, and I've read that it's slightly superior on the 6D anyway. The wifi is nice addition on the 6D since it lets you have better control over wifi uploads than when using an eye-fi card (since you can pick what to upload from your computer and not your camera).The only thing I don't like is that the 6D is slightly but significantly slower at focusing and shooting. With my 5D3, I could pick up my camera and start shooting away shot after shot in rapid succession (each shot separately) without almost any delay. With the 6D, there is that split second (probably less than half a second) delay between shots that is much more noticeable and annoying than I anticipated. Not sure if it's just slower AF or also a slower shutter mechanism (probably just AF) but it's noticeable and a hindrance, especially since I need to shoot fast when taking pics of my fast-moving kid.Anyway, the 6D is a nice full frame DSLR overall for the casual photographer but the slower AF/shooting is something that you should check out for yourself before plunking down the money to buy one (I got mine at that popular auction site and so I can't readily return it). I may eventually end up selling it and getting another 5D3, or I may wait for the eventual 5D4 or 6D2 if either improves the AF speed.

I took this camera on a Panama/Costa rica trip and was very happy with the images it produced. I had tried one of the older rebels when they first came out and after 1.5 years of inconsistent images and not loving the feel of the camera I sold it. I thought maybe dslrs were not for me and got a canon powershot s95. I did love this camera and still use it, but since I am traveling so much I wanted to once again research and buy a dslr.I ended up getting a nikon d500 kit in December 2012. I chose it based on the great reviews I had read about it. I really tried working with it but found the majority of the shots I took were blurry. The shots that did come out were fabulous, maybe a tad soft but still very nice. The problem was it did not get these good shots consistently. I took it on a couple of trips and found that I got better results with the powershot s95. I got a better lense for the Nikon, worked with it a bit more and still didn't have any better luck with clear images. I sold it May 2013.Since I had been getting more into photography, I thought I would research dslrs once again. My main need was consistent quality images. I decided to stick with canon since I am familiar with the system and prefer the more saturated colors this brand produces. I also wanted a camera that could geotag my images because I like to use that feature in instagram. I went to my local camera shop and the guy who helped me strongly recommended a Nikon, which was not a dslr but a good point and shoot. Sorry I don't recall the model. I tried it. i also looked at the Canon SL1. I really did not like the Nikon at all but was very intrigued with the Canon SL1 because it was such a small and light dslr. I did take some shots and the images looked pretty good. I then looked at the Canon 6d. The size almost put me off because I do travel a lot and thought it might be too heavy to haul around. I picked it up and took a couple of shots and it was pretty much over after that. I loved the feel of it immediately. The images I took there at the camera store made up my mind. I am not a pro but the depth of field I got without really trying was amazing. The geotag feature was definitely a factor in my decision. I also like the wifi feature. I was able to set the camera up and take group pictures from my iPhone. The ability to email photos from camera via the cell is another great feature.The image quality is fabulous and consistent. The ability to take quality images in low light situations is a definite bonus. I do not miss the flash at all. The size and weight are not a problem and worth the images I get with it. The geotag feature feature was what made me look at this camera in the first place. I have read the battery gets drained quickly and got a second battery but haven't experienced any problems with the battery not lasting.

I grabbed this while on sale. It's a great camera with a great lens. I upgraded from a Canon 20D and a Canon D30 prior. This was truly the first camera that Canon has released that tempted me to replace my 20D. My 20D served me some 8 years with 10s of thousands of images. I was determined to not upgrade again until a full frame camera became in the price range of the 20D. Finally, Canon brought the 6D out. I spent days comparing the 6D to the 5D Mark III which I borrowed from a co-worker. For my specific use, I did not find any situations where the 5D Mk III commanded the price difference. Obviously for certain photography, the 5D Mk III would be better... I just don't shoot a lot of fast action, nor any kind of birds. What I like about it is the amazing images generated by the auto ISO feature. Although I'm cautious with using high ISO settings, I've never had anything too noisy that I couldn't fix in Photoshop or Lightroom. The wifi connectivity is also great. I've used this camera my Android phone to capture spectacular long shutter images with ease. This camera after testing it for focus problems was put in a trial by fire situation where it captured 3000+ images of the course of 9 days.CONS: Battery life without additional battery grip is poor when using WiFi and / or GPS. This was very noticeable when compared to my 20D. My 20D could literally go 3 days+ shooting throughout the day without draining the battery. With GPS and WiFi, you will not make it through a long day... so keep the GPS / WiFi unless truly using the features. Lack of pop-up flash, I know this is hotly debated, but I think this should have been a feature on this camera. IMO, this camera is likely an upgrade for people coming from the x0D cameras where a pop-flash works in a bind. Fortunately, I do have a Speedlite 580 and the high ISO settings allow for great pics in relatively low light at manageable shutter speeds especially with IS lenses. Cost of lenses, this may / may not be an issue. This camera really pushes lenses hard. Personally, I have a collection of L lenses, but I would be concerned using lower quality lenses with this camera.Possible Con: The Canon 24-105 L like any lens can be a victim of quality control. I was very fortunate to receive a tack sharp 24-105 with no focus issues, but I know this can luck of the draw. If you buy the kit, test your lens for focusing issues before using it in situations you know you want keepers.If you are upgrading from older Canon D SLRs, I think this is a worthy upgrade especially if you like landscape / wide angle photography. I know I hated trying to compose sweeping images with the 20D and D30 due to the crop factor. In fact, I would use my old Canon film camera in certain situations. This camera brings back that truly impressive scope of my 17-40L.

I have waited for this camera since September 2012 and it has met and exceeded my expectations.I bought it directly from an Amazon vendor because they gave a free Lowepro bag and 32GB SDHC card with the purchase. I have used (rented for weeks) the 5D Mk2 and own a 5D Mk3 and the 6D is a better camera than the 5D Mk2. The 5D Mk3 is a $900 better camera than the 6D. If I had the 5D Mk2 I would keep it as a secondary and get the 6D as my primary. For now I leave my 5D Mk3 in the bag and pull out the 6D every time for the last 30 days because it's so simple and fun to work with.The 6D is very light, simple to use and the photo quality is exceptional for this price point. It makes my slow lenses faster and my fast lenses very fast. This cameras ISO 2,000-4,000 to the eye is nearly the equivalent of ISO 600-1,200 on older digital cameras which will make it much easier to stop down and work well in low light with depth. If you pixel peep, higher ISO's (+8,000) are mildly noisy (to my eye) but the Digic 5+ does a decent job managing things. I actually carry less equipment because the 6D is so versatile and flexible. It could be considered (in some circles) an entry level camera because it's design is simple but camera function and quality of properly exposed images are impressive. I find this to be a very easy digital camera to pick up and use, even in the dark. Menu access and adjustments are simple and most can be done with 1 hand. Something else of note with this camera is that in RAW, even if you over or under expose a shot, when you go to edit the photo the details are still there to correct unlike many older digital cameras when you over expose and attempt to fix the photo file the details are gone or when you underexpose and try to lighten the noise increases....the files from the 6D are so heavy with info you will more easily save poorly exposed images. My 1Ds was terrible with overexposure.After considerable use im not as happy with the Auto Picture Style and Scene Intelligent Auto (A+) jpg limitations as I was initially. My workaround has been to convert to tif before any editing. In silent mode this camera is so quiet, people posing don't know when I have snapped the photo and often, I have already taken the shot or 3 or 4 shots unheard from 15 feet away. It is definitely stealthy. If there is conversation going on in the room the camera will not be heard in silent mode.Wi-Fi is functional and easy to use if you understand basic Wi-Fi principles but my primary concern is image quality and it comes close to the 5D Mk3 and for nearly $900 less I feel that got my money's worth.I think the professional and the novice will enjoy using this camera. It's an excellent tool to learn and grow with or to jump right in and make money for the professional.Im a freelance photographer and I most often shoot events, concerts (low light) and single subject portrait work. I don't miss the on board flash. The SD card versus the CF card or dual cards is a non issue for me. My primary concern is image quality. Ease of use is a bonus. I don't shoot video very often as of yet but it seems adequate.I have 2,981 shutter actuations (at least 2,950 actual photo taken) on this camera as of January 9, 2013If you want a 5D Mk3 this is not an alternative though it comes close in many ways. If your primary concern is to save money and you are a good shooter get the 5D Mk2 but you will get what you pay for. If you are moving up from a cropped sensor camera, experienced or new to photography you will be impressed with this camera and satisfied with your purchase.

Excellent full frame camera. Overall grip handling is superb. Weight is acceptable, and it can be held by one hand. Of course, if you're using those massive L lenses then even with two hands won't be enough to hold those lenses comfortably. The 6D is a solid performer in daylight and lowlight. It can handle high ISOs without any issues. We're talking about 25000+ ISOs here. Of course this will also vary in your lens. Those wide aperture L lenses will provide you enough light in lowlight. The 6D also takes great video movies, though I haven't tested that feature fully because I'm more into photography.The 6D menu is easy to navigate. It's intuitive. Honestly, I have read the manual from cover to cover, but I haven't tinkered all the features in the camera (Make sure to set the copyright information right away and register your battery in the system menu). I focus more on practical usage. The WIFI feature is a nice addition along with the iPhone app. It's like having a viewable remote, though I don't use it often. I bought a separate remote switch controller since it's simpler to use than enabling WIFI and running the iPhone app (it's not that really complicated but the separate remote switch has the better tactile feel). I haven't used GPS much for fear of draining my battery (now that I have extra two more Canon batteries, also ordered in NewEgg), I think I can now safely enable it.In the final analysis, the reason why you would get this camera over other models are the following:* Canon-brand. It's a reliable name.* It's a full frame camera and not an APSC. This alone will make a difference.* Your existing lens set. If you've heavily invested in Canon lenses already, then you definitely need to get a Canon body* The cheapest of all Canon full frame* You value video but you don't care much about Moire patterns in video (5D Mark III handles Moire patterns far better)* Weight is lightweight compare to the more expensive full frame camers* New sensor and better ISO handling than higher Canon full frame models* (Edit) Cheaper than higher-end full frame cameras. 6D body $1899 vs 5D Mark III body $3499. The difference is about $1600. With $1600 you can buy a nice L lens.* Image quality is on-par or better than 5D Mark III and Mark IIAll other reasons are secondary. By the way the included kit lens, 24-105 L, is a superb well-rounded lens. It won't disappoint you. That's another reason to get this package.The negatives:* Video is susceptible to Moire patterns* No mic jack out* No integrated flash for controlling external speedlites (Yes, that's right. You want an integrated flash for controlling external speedlites and not because of the light. Integrated flash are weak)* (Edit) The 6D has far fewer AF points than most (or all) full frame cameras and some APSCs. The center point of the 6D is accurate though.

If you are on the fence between the 6D and 5D Mark III, perhaps my experiences will help:I initially purchased the 5DIII and I've also owned the 7D and, more recently, the 70D, all of which are amazing cameras in their own right. Take it from someone who has lost hundreds of dollars buying a 5DIII, then selling it for a 6D, and then selling the 6D for a 5DIII again after realizing that I actually need the superior AF system of the 5DIII.Basically, if you are trying decide between the 5DIII or 6D and you don't mind using the center AF point for the majority of your photography, go with the 6D and use the hundreds of dollars saved to purchase good glass if you don't already have some, such as the 24-70 or 70-200 f/2.8L II. If you plan on using the outer AF points instead of just the center one (especially for fast glass, like the 85 f/1.2L II), then don't make the same mistake I did...just buy the 5DIII and you shouldn't have any regrets. However, the image quality differences between the two are negligible at best, so it really comes down to the static features (or lack thereof) that they offer and your particular needs:5DIII - more robust body, superior AF system, faster X-sync speed, dual card slots, RAW video w/ Magic Lantern, etc.6D - smaller and lighter body, center cross-type AF point sensitive to -3 EV (but only the center point), allows interchangeable focusing screens for improved manual focusing, etc.What I miss most about my 6D is that all of the essential buttons are located on the right side for quick and easy access with one hand, whereas some of the 5DIII's are spread out on both sides and therefore require two hands. Also, although the 6D lacks as many AF points as the 5DIII and only has a single center cross-type AF point, that one center point is sensitive to -3 EV (more sensitive than any other Canon DSLR), which is equivalent to focusing under moonlight!In conclusion, pick the body that suits YOUR needs, not somebody else's. Why pay twice as much for something you don't need or will rarely use? Although the 5DIII is an overall "better" camera (and is priced accordingly), sometimes the better camera isn't better [or necessary] for everyone.I hope this helps. Either way you decide, you'll have an amazing tool for capturing your artistic vision. Good luck!

First let me tell that I Used Nikon for the past 22 years when I got my first FM2, then I lost count on other film models and medium format, first Digital was D70,D100,D70s,D200,D300,D300s, use D1 and D2 from the studio and for expensive cameras like that,I really never like the colors. NOW THE AMAZING CANON D6A lot of people are complaining about the shooter speed not been fast, first of all this is not a camera for sports, buy the Canon EOS-1D X or Nikon D4 and you will be ok paying over $6000.00 and get the 10 and 12 exposures per second you needed.The camera is great and i'm impressed with the image quality in every way.Please read the instruction manual because you will learn and get a lot of good tips to do things with the camera.ProsFeels solid on my hands, note for people with large hands I DON'T RECOMMEND OR BUY THE BATTERY GRIP, THEN YOU MY BE OK TO HOLD THE CAMERA.Not a big camera, carry all day in an event will fell great.Wi-fi great, a + alsoHDR works fine on a few tests, can't wait to go out when cold will be hot, LOL63-Zone Dual Layer Metering SensorScene Intelligent Auto and Special Scene modesMultiple exposures are also possible in-camera and up to 9 exposuresGreat position for all settings in my opinion.Great image quality, the best I use so far.Excellent in low light.No dirty oil Sensor like D600, that's why I got Canon now.Menu, very easy to navigate and better than NIKON in my opinion, learn the camera controls and settings in 2 days reading the instruction book .11 focus points seems to work fine in all of them, @ list they not all together like the D600 it's 39 but to close in my opinion,the only cross type in the center is perfect for any dark situation, did some tests and works great.Great colors with available light, i'm very impressed.2 custom functions it's a +Bulb also a + I love to shoot long exposures and just rotate the dial and start shooting.The quick control dials are very positioning to change speed,apertures when in manual and for any other settings so we don't turn by mistake, like i do a lot of times with my D300s without knowing.ConsNo Pc sync connection for remote with cords.Dual card slots 1 at list with compact flash will be a plus since I have a lot of cards and now have to buy new ones. (Funny I have 2 slots on my D300s and never use the SD), LOL.No pop up flash but I have it with my Nikon D300s and don't use it a lot.Wish we can record Colors and B&W @ the same time, I know we can convert with softwares but it's not the same on the final print in my opinion.I have to tested now on events and them will post a review, for now i'm very impressed with image quality and the solid construction that Canon give us with this amazing camera for a great price with the 24-105mm.will bring the camera price to 1450.00 since the lens it's selling for over 1000.00.Overal very Happy with CANON and probably will have another D6 or any other model from Canon since i'm start to sell all my NIKON gear on Ebay, One flash is gone for a friend with Nikon camera 1 lens start to have bids so it's sold for the price i asked,d200 sold already 2 months ago and probably will sell the D300s and all lens DX to.

Other than buying my first Canon DSLR in 2006, buying the EOS 6D was the best investment I've made in my photography. It's the most expensive single piece of photography hardware I own...so far. All my bodies before this were APS-C size processors so I knew at some point I would have to jump into a full-frame camera. I recently got the chance to shoot a safety poster project for a large utility company and the posters were going to be printed 36"x48". The T3i was the best I had at the time so I finally knew I needed a pro camera to do more than portraits and weddings.I spent several sleepless nights trying to decide on what to do but kept coming back to the 6D. The $1,900 price tag was a real problem but I worked it out, took a deep breath and placed the order. Then came the battery grip, extra batteries, and chargers but I am as happy as a pig in poop with this camera. As soon as I shot my first 50 test images I knew I had made the right decision.Compare the feature set of the EOS 6D compared to the Rebel series and you'll see there's no frill on this workhorse. I have large hands and I have no problem using any button or knob on the camera during a shoot. The camera is a little heavier but I personally like a camera that has a solid feel to it so I can't call the weight a negative.The shutter sound is different and there's even an option to lower the shutter sound to near silence. The mode setting knob is like my old film cameras in that it has to be pulled up to change the settings. I had trouble once in a while with my T3i when I would accidentally bump it out of Manual to some auto setting I didn't want. Not a problem with this camera.All my Canon, Sigma, and Tamron lenses worked except my Sigma 18-250mm zoom. I didn't realize it when I originally bought the lens but it was only for the APS-C cameras. I love that lens. It was as heavy as a brick but razor sharp so I'll probably save my pennies up and buy another one for the 6D. I carry the T3i as a backup with that lens on it.I could go on and on about this camera so I'll leave you with this: believe all the positive hype about this camera and when the time comes for you to move to the full-frame cameras, take a serious look at this one.

This is an excellent camera. I have had it for only a short period of time, but really like it. Daylight and low-light photography are handled with equal aplomb. The kit lens is really good and has a handy wide range of focal lengths. Autofocus is fast and reliable, even in low light. Noise at high ISOs is contained well. Build quality is very high. An amazing number of fine -- and affordable -- lenses and accessories are available for this camera, OEM and otherwise. Compared to most other full-frame DSLRs, the Canon 6D is noticeably smaller and lighter, and thus easier to haul around for the day. I briefly considered purchasing the Canon Mark 5d III, but was put off by its bulk, heft and considerably higher cost for only a few features more than the Canon 6D. I recently replaced my Sony A7R and two Sony/Zeiss lenses with this camera/lens combination and could not be happier with my decision. The A7R is not all that much smaller than the Canon 6D. Also, and IMHO (others of course may differ), the clear advantages provided by the A7R's nice sensor and excellent Zeiss lenses are completely undone by the A7R's poor, super-fiddly, difficult-to-navigate, and easy to inadvertently trigger menu-driven user interface. In contrast, the user interface of the Canon 6D is among the best of any camera I have ever used -- it is intuitive, fast, simple, and easy to read. I would definitely buy this camera and lens combination again, especially given the combination of the relatively low price for which it can be purchased, the quality and ruggedness of the camera, and the many features it offers

I've had my 6D for a little over 5 months, and to sum up, I love it. It is an amazing camera.It may not have the 5 billion focus points of the 5DmkIII, or 75 frames per second of the 1D X, but for what this camera is, it is fantastic. Pictures are amazing, and video is pretty much excellent. The auto focus is fast and reliable. And having GPS and WiFi is a nice perk.Is the camera perfect? No. Some people will want more focus points... or a second card slot... but for most people these just aren't going to be real issues. If you've got your camera setup right you only need one good focus point, and if you are buying reliable memory cards of sufficient there is no need for multiple slots. Sports photographers may want more frames per second, but for everyone else this camera is more than fast enough.Having a few features migrate up from the 70D would be nice too. Its ability to auto-focus while shooting video and the touch-to-focus feature of that camera would definitely be nice to have. Having used both, I can see where those features are nice to have.The only other things that would make this better would be if Canon were to figure out how to get rid of the moire pattern in video (not an issue if you are in control of what your subject is wearing, and you don't shoot video against brick walls) and if the GPS didn't continue to drain the battery when the camera is powered off. It would also be nice to be able to use WiFi while shooting video too, but that is far from being a deal-breaker.But most people looking at the 6D are doing so because they want the benefits of full-frame... higher image quality, lower noise, the ability to shoot good quality pictures in low light, and a shallower depth of field. In all of these areas the 6D definitely delivers the goods.For what it's worth, DXOMark.com found that the 6D has very slightly better image quality than the 5DmkIII. So if you're hesitating on a 6D because you fear that the mkIII produces better images, don't... its extra two megapixels are completely meaningless.If you're on the fence, just get it. You won't regret it.

I received the camera a few days ago.What's Good?The Canon 6D is an upgrade from my well-performing and well-built Canon 20D. The 20-megapixel raw images are clear and accurate. I have not yet tried JPEGs. I also appreciate the multitude of options in the Basic Zones. In limited testing, the camera performed well at high ISO settings--one of the 6D's selling points.What's Not So Good?I took away one star for the following reasons: (1) Canon didn't even provide an SD card. For $1899, I would have expected an SD card. I realize that people who would buy this camera probably upgrade from a camera with an SD card, but many of Canon's older cameras use CF cards. Yes, an SD card is inexpensive; therefore, the lack of an SD card is worth 0.1 star. (2) Canon should have provided an on-camera flash as does Nikon. Yes, an external flash is superior, but this is a prosumer camera and prosumers sometimes need a flash for a candid picture.Don't let the loss of one star dissuade you. I've been a fan of Canon products for many years and I will probably continue to buy Canon products.Update August 10, 2013I've been using the camera for a bit over a month and have taken about 600 pictures. I shoot almost exclusively raw. I use a flash infrequently with this camera. The low-light picture quality is very good. There is some noise in low light, but I expected that. Pictures taken with bounce flash look fine.The camera focuses quickly, and it captures a lot of detail even with less-than-ideal lighting.I shot some JPEGs. They look somewhat soft, but the JPEGs would be fine for web pages that do not require a lot of detail. I prefer to create my own JPEGs from raw images.The automatic white balance works well outdoors. Sometimes, I have to perform white balance correction in Aperture or Photoshop to account for indoor lighting.I've used the Wi-Fi capability in both peer-to-peer mode and in infrastructure? mode to transfer pictures to an iPad. It works as indicated in the manual. If you understand how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you will not experience any problems using these features.The camera works well in burst mode with raw images. I haven't measured the limits, but it's fine for my needs. I am using a Delkin 633x 16GB card. This card is made in Japan.The video doesn't continuously focus, and the manual confirms this fact. I don't shoot much video, so this was not a factor in my decision to purchase this camera.Overall, I am glad that I saved $1,000+ by purchasing the 6D as opposed to the 5D Mark III.

"UPDATE"...Its laughable how consumers purchase products/ invest $$$$ and then fail to critique the product for what it can or can't do. Just the facts folks..full frame sensor cameras are limited to the laws of physics and do not out perform APS-C cameras in certain situations. These reviews are for individuals which have NOT purchased the product and are weighing on the pros & cons..not for people which have already purchased the product and want to FEEL GOOD by talking up their purchase/give unhelpful reviews because it does not confirm their beliefs....That said, I can't say enough about the capabilities of this camera in low light, however if you use flash to set the exposure and/or shoot in situations where ISO is 100-800 you would be wasting your money on this camera. Especially between 100-400 ISO no differences in photo quality even up to large prints.. Contrary to popular opinion there is no Bokeh advantage for full frame sensor cameras. To make up the difference you just use a shorter focal length on your APS-C camera to get the same results. For example, using a 50-150mm zoom for an aps-c body comes within a whisker of replicating focal length an bokeh effect of the 70-200mm on a full frame camera body. If you dont believe me then check out the DOF at: [...]But I must say it amazes me that ISO 25800 is usable... 25800 on the 6d compares to between ISO 3200-6400 on my 50d/APS-c sensors. The High Dynamic Range function is very nice for landscapes.. Almost renders graduated ND filters obsolete..The focusing sensativity in low light is amazing as well. Situations where i would have to focus manually with my 50d, but not the 6d. In Fact it so good it stretches my imagination to think of real world situations where i would need to manually focus (other than macro or astro photography)

I am coming from 6-7 years of using a Canon T2i + 18-135, 85mm (and occasionally a pro friend's L lenses) and mastered the manual side of the camera. I could get some great pictures out of that camera but clearly was ready to invest in something nicer, particularly for indoors -- while the speed light and getting a custom white balance setting helped, I still didn't love any indoor shots...with 4-6 mos of winter, that's important to me. I researched and hemmed and hawed, and actually decided to buy the Nikon D7100. To my great surprise, I could hardly get a shot from this popular camera that was better than my T2i. In fact, it had way worse noise at higher ISOs, the controls were much more cumbersome and the revolutionary focusing system, well, didn't give me sharp pictures no matter what I did. So, I sent it back and went with my original plan, the 6D. The very first thing I did was shoot indoors with no light and I was shocked at how this camera performed! It will grab the absolute tiniest bit of light available and illuminate beautifully and SHARP! I have pictures with 8000-12600 ISOs that are gorgeous with no editing. The auto white balance is almost dead on: I always had to take a custom white balance shot with the T2i, and haven't had to yet with the 6D. The wireless function is very handy: I shot a picture in RAW, edited it on the camera, connected to my iPhone and emailed it and shared to FB. The recipient replied, "Wow, this looks like it came out of a magazine." Completely bypassing hooking up my external drive, downloading, etc etc was great. The HDR setting for heavily backlit subjects is really fun (but don't move!). I could go on and on, the real reason to get this camera is the image quality, it's just amazing. You can't take a bad picture with it. I've loved the time spent really learning photography with the T2i, and now with my toolbox of go-to techniques, I look forward to getting "wow" from picture after picture! The 24-105 is great, and I'll probably add the 70-200 f4L (no IS, since I have a monopod) to take pictures of kid's soccer and my husband's RC airplanes. So far playing around with the 6D, I get exactly what I need for action shots. Don't miss the pop-up flash at all. The handful of times I fill-flashed I didn't really like it anyway. There are several ways to overcome shadows/backlit subjects in this camera and I have absolutely not needed flash indoors at all yet and if so will just use the speed light. Can't put this camera down. Just love it!

I upgraded to this camera from the T3i. I would have gotten a 5d mark iii, but I couldn't justify the price difference for my needs.Stills wise, this camera is awesome. ISO performance is the really big plus on this camera and coming from a crop frame it's changed the way I shoot. It also has a small form factor for a full-frame.Auto focus isn't blazing fast, but it should prove fine for anything besides sports or other fast-moving objects.The auto focus points are highly concentrated in center of the frame. I often find myself wanting them closer to rule of thirds points.The one huge downside for video users is the moire issue. I find that some moire comes in for clothes with tight patterns, but in most instances the footage is still usable and only a trained eye will notice it.Things with very tight patterns (metallic outside grill of a window A/C) produce really wonky moire issues. Odd magenta colors come in and the moving pattern is rapid and noticeable even to the untrained eye.There is a solution to the moire issue. Mosaic Engineering makes an anti-aliasing filter that sits between the lens and the sensor. I haven't used it myself, but there are videos online that show its effectiveness. Filter goes for $365, still much less for body and filter than 5d Mark III. Filter should be removed when shooting stills, which is a downside if you are switching between the two.On the upside for video, auto focusing during liveview has definitely improved over the years on Canon DSLRs. Not as fast as mirrorless, but much better than previous SLRs.Also, no headphone jack. Don't know why Canon wouldn't include one, but I'm guessing it's to protect the 5d mark iii.WiFi and GPS are fun. First WiFi set-up takes a few minutes, but it pairs quickly for subsequent uses. Shooting from a phone can be a lot of fun and it will draw some surprised reactions from friends. Transfer also works quickly and files can be JPEGs or RAW, but it will only transfer a JPEG copy to your phone.DLNA also works fine. Haven' tested other modes yet.GPS is nice, but it does drain the battery pretty quickly. Unless you have a reason to track where you took pics, it's probably best to leave it off.Bottom line: Great for stills, unless you shoot a lot of sports. Video is good, but you have to be mindful of avoiding objects that produce moire (or just buy the filter).

Here's my point of view for this review: I owned a Canon EOS Rebel T3i for about two years and realized that my professional needs required a semi-pro, full-frame camera. I cannot afford the 5D Mark III (someday), so the Canon EOS 6D was my pick. If you're not in a similar situation, you may find this review moot.If you've researched the 6D, you already know it has a 97% coverage viewfinder, a wimpy autofocus system and no headphone jack. It also lacks a double card slot and a pop-up flash.If you're a sports shooter, don't buy this camera. The autofocus system is too slow. But the center point AF works great in low light. I shoot in nightclubs a lot and have never had a problem. The high ISO setting produces very nice results in RAW (JPEGs are very noisy) and post-production in Lightroom 5 can fix any issues (again, only when shooting in RAW).Still picture and video quality is superb and very close (some say better) than the 5D Mark III.The 6D shares a lot of the 5D Mark III's DNA. Both use Canon's DIGIC 5+ processor. Both have the same high-resolution screens (the 6D's is 0.2 inches smaller).If you're moving up from a cropped sensor, consumer model Canon camera, you will be impressed. If you're coming off the recently discontinued 5D Mark II, you may find the button layout confusing and inferior. But the 6D has the latest specs and outshines the Mark II in my opinion.Most people looking at the 6D are either moving up from a consumer, cropped model, looking for a more affordable alternative from the 5D Mark III or looking for a second camera to supplement the Mark III. In all scenarios, you should be happy with your purchase.The kit lens (an L lens) is great and a big improvement if you've only used Canon's EF-S kit lenses.Since there's no pop-up flash, you'll need to buy a Speedlite and if you like to shoot with off-camera flash, you'll need to buy wireless triggers. I like the PIXEL KING E-TTL II Wireless Flash Trigger for CANON. Go for the Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras and if that's too pricey, the Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras will work just fine, I own two of them.

24 January 2013 - Update.I downloaded the Wi-Fi app into my IOS devices. It works great. I can put my 6D near ground level and pointing up, preview the composition and take the shot. My wife can review pictures taken before I load them up into my laptop. The only downside to this app is that it drains the battery of my IOS devices quicker than I wish.Original review:Photography is my hobby. I take pictures on weekends, vacation, or business travels for my company. Also, I like to geo-tag my pictures as a way to remind me where the photos were taken. So for me, this camera is great.People's complaints about its 20 MP (vs. 24 MP of some other brand) sound misplaced to me. The consequence of this low pixel count is the low pixel density, which resulted in excellent noise performance in low light / high ISO of the 6D. Since many pictures I took and will take are during business travel for my employer, they are taken mostly at or after sunset, or indoors. This very low-noise at high ISO performance of the 6D is a very big positive for me.The 6D has 11 AF points (vs. some very high count of some other brand). More than enough for hobbyist like me.The lack of a built-in flash is at worst -1/2 star, in my view. I rarely used the pop-up flash since this kind of flash is typically weak. Canon's decision to forgo the built-in flash to make room for the Wi-Fi and GPS circuitry is commendable. Since the performance of the 6D in low-light / high ISO is so good, my need for a pop flash is greatly reduced; I like pictures with a more natural look. Besides, I carry an external flash anyway. As for the sync speed of the flash (1/180 vs 1/200), I struggle to imagine a case that this small difference would affect me.Talking about Wi-Fi. The feature is another big plus, in my opinion. my smartphone or my tablet will act as a cable release. And I can review my pictures on my tablet soon afterward, a much better proposition than viewing them on the display on the back of the camera, without having to wait for a laptop or desktop.The lack of 2nd card slot may be a deficiency of the 6D vs. its competitors. But so far, all my cameras have only one card slot; So I don't find this "deficiency" a big deal.The 97% viewfinder of the 6D (vs. ~100% of other full-frame cameras) is a more significant issue. On rare occasions, I do end up with additional elements at the fringes / edges of my pictures than I anticipated since they didn't show up in my viewfinder. Again, these occurrences are few and far in between.A very nice surprise is the very low noise the mirror of the 6D makes as it flips up. And I didn't even put it in silent mode. Will try this mode (and others) as soon as I can. After all, I only have this camera for 3 days.I took a few pictures of my wife inside our home, under incandescent lights, with ISO set to 25600, and with GPS on. The results were great. The GPS was surprisingly accurate. Sorry guys, I won't post these pictures up.In conclusion, I find the pluses of the 6D far outweigh the perceived deficiencies. I recommend this camera.

My new 6D arrived this afternoon (12/7), a few hours ago. Got the battery charged and off I went. I owned a 5D for three years then sold it in anticipation of getting a 5DII as I had been happy with the images but not with the focusing on the 5D. Unfortunately the focusing on the 5DII wasn't much better so I sent it back, puttered around with Sony Nex5 and 7's waiting for this camera to arrive (the 5DIII was too $$$). So, how is it? It feels really solid. It's not like the bullet proof top end cameras, but it does feel more solid than the original 5D did. I haven't used a 60D or any of the Canon smaller sensor cameras so I cannot compare to those.The shutter sounds great, quieter than the 5D. The menu system is more streamlined, though they've moved everything around so that will take a few days to sort out. The focusing is much, much improved over the 5D and 5DII. The JPGs look great, much better than shots from a NEX7, better in low light than the 5D. Very happily, skin tones are fabulous, as they were with the 5D. I don't have a Nikon 600D or Sony A99 to compare to. That said, I am extremely happy with the camera. The 5D was a great landscape and portrait camera and the 6D improves on the things I hated about it. Plus a modest gain in detail to boot! As I shoot more over the next couple of weeks I'll update this. I can't comment on the cost, for some folks it's too much, and for others it's "affordable." It seems to have a great sensor, it focuses well in dimly lit interior spaces (my home study is lit by two 60 watt bulbs and it focuses quickly), feels great in my hands, and doesn't have a lot of extra stuff I won't use (other than GPS). The wifi is not quite ready for prime time (feels like V 0.9), though the potential is obvious and is going to be crazy cool for all sorts of remote uses. If you have canon lenses and the 5DIII seems to much, and the 7D not quite there, I don't think you can go wrong. If you have someone else's lenses, who knows?12/9. Some other initial impressions. There is no noise, none, at ISO<1600. Dark/shadow areas at ISO 800 require no noise reduction at all. Skin tones are accurate, smooth and seem flattering (albeit accurately). On the down side, the canon software for converting the raw files is brutally bad. Hopefully Adobe will release an update for Lightroom sooner rather than later that will address this. Last, I suspect the reviews that claim the camera is super light may not have held the camera. It's very solid. On paper it's 4 oz less than the original 5D, and it is way lighter than the 1dX sized cameras, but in no way does it feel light a la the rebel models. The buttons on the back are *not* solid feeling, rather cheesy actually. The menu system is easy to get sorted out. Used focus-tune to adjust the micro focus for my 50mm and 24-105mm zoom and found that after repeated calibrations the camera lens combinations I used are all reliable (in the sense that they don't vary sig from test to test). It's a really great camera.

Full frame does a lot for you, and there are some trade offs. But the big thing, and the thing the 6D really excels at, is low light performance. I walked around Miami Beach, shooting at twilight and after dark, using nothing but ambient light, hand held. NO TRIPOD! I got very nice, very usable images at ISO 2000. I shot RAW and did some quick work in Lightroom.You can't shoot high ISO with a crop sensor and get anything worth using. I was shooting handheld with image stabilization, getting VERY nice images.This same feature comes into play when shooting macro. I shoot bugs and tiny things. What I lose with the larger sensor in terms of getting in tight I more than make up for with the improved image quality at high ISO. 1600-2000 lets me shot very quick in sunlight, with a smaller aperture and no flash. If you shoot macro you know that light is hard to come by and apertures have to be tiny to get any depth of field when you're in that tight. I can crop the image to tighten up the composition and get wonderful bug shots, no tripod, no flash.If you're accustomed to serious image degradation at 800 and above, like with all crop sensors, shooting very clean at 2000 and very usable all the way to 3200 changes everything.

...reviews are filtered through the lens of the prices paid by the writers. More money means better camera right? In my opinion, not always. I am writing this from the perspective of a 5D Mark ii owner. An owner who when they first made the move to full frame was blown away with the shots I made. But alas, here we are in 2013 and times have changed and I need to upgrade because it is just time. I think back to the excitement of reading information pre-launch of the 5D Mark iii and 6D and was immediately having tech upgrade envy. I can't tell you how many times I said to myself. Yeah I have problems with that in the Mark ii. I need those 61 focusing points, I need the additional pixels too, etc etc! Then I realized some things. I do not take pictures of speed boats or sporting events. In fact, I don't take pictures of flying birds or jets either. In addition, I frame my photos the way I want them and rarely if ever crop. That being said, I will reduce this down to a simple question that I asked myself and one that I am sure others will say is too simplistic. What camera fits your photographic niche... your needs? For me, that is the 6D. For me this is not an "entry level" full-frame camera, this is a choice that I made from a set of options. BTW I could easily have afforded the 5D Mark iii if you needed to know that. To term the 6D an entry level full frame camera is a marketing trick which puts the technology on a linear scale which it is not. Let me further break what my needs and wants were down for you. I am a low light photographer and no I don't do weddings or sporting events. I take most of my images at night. I generally use available light and only when absolutely necessary use a flash. I am responsible and switch cards frequently. I travel extensively. I don't want to have to always whip out a cable and my laptop when I am already carrying tons of gear. I need better focusing especially in low light. I make photos with long exposures.For me the 6D is my camera of choice and the best camera because of these reasons and for my reasons. The 6D surpasses the 5D Mark iii on my high priority needs. This makes it the better camera for me. And let me tell you something else, in comparison to the 5D Mark ii in one word... amazing. Is it an upgrade to the 5D Mark ii? Absolutely on many levels. Is there anything I wish I could pull out of the 5D Mark iii and make a part of the feature list of the 6D? You mean like raw HDR in camera instead of just JPG? Yes. Is that the only thing? Yep, pretty much sums it up! How to make the right decision between the 5D Mark iii and the 6D? Know yourself and know your needs.

I upgraded from an old Digital Rebel XT so the differences were like night and day. Still, the 6D will come out on top compared to every higher number body out there, and the 5D Mark II.Pros:- The low-light performance on this camera is AMAZING. There is less noise at ISO 25,000 on the 6D than there was at ISO 1600 on my old 350D.- It can also autofocus (using the cross-type center point) in very low light very quickly. This body is perfect for someone looking to shoot handheld night scenes without the use of a flash.- The 24-105mm f4L lens is also a star and one of the most versatile lenses on the market.- Wi-Fi is a really cool and useful feature. I can easily share photos I just snapped through my Android phone. The app lets me save the images (.jpg only) and I can email, or share them across social media.For the price, it would be hard to find a better lens that works in nearly all situations.Cons:Despite these strengths, there are some things I was disappointing with.- Having only a single cross-type auto-focus point means having to focus and recompose shots. Bodies that are a lot cheaper have more cross focus points, so I don't understand why they didn't include that with the 6D. That being said, the auto-focus does work well enough that this is seldom an issue.- You cannot enter video mode when Wi-Fi is enabled. This really sucks. I was hoping to be able to use Wi-Fi as a video monitor when filming but I can't. Instead I have to use a PC through the USB connection. What's really annoying is that if you forget Wi-Fi is on, and want to shoot a video, you have to go into the settings and disable it before you can film. They should have at least automatically disabled Wi-Fi when you switch the camera to movie mode.Neutral:- GPS is useful in some applications, but I find myself never turning it on.- It would have been nice to have auto-focus in video. This feature has been showing up in APS-C bodies recently, but hasn't made it to any FF bodies yet.Overall:This is a really great camera, and perfect for someone looking to step into the Full Frame world. Unless you can get a great deal on a 5D (Mk. 2 or 3) I'd recommend this camera. If you're fine with APS-C, you might be able to save some money and stick with a 60D, or perhaps a 7D.

The Canon 6D is one of the best bodies I've ever used, and that's saying something.I am a staff photographer at The News Journal in Wilmington, Delaware, and upon joining the staff a few months ago, asked the photo director to purchase a 6D for my kit. I've previously used the original 5D, 5DmkII, 5DmkIII, 60D, 7D, 1DmkIIN, 1DmkIII and the EOS M, while working part-time for a Canon dealer in Wyoming as a side job to my position on the staff of the Casper Star-Tribune, where I worked full time.I've also used Nikon gear when I work for a paper in Indiana. There I was outfitted with two Nikon D3s's.The Canon 6D features fantastic video, I'd say comparable to the 60D or even the 5DmkII, depending on the lighting conditions. It also boasts a faster frame rate than the 5DmkII, which makes it much easier to use when shooting sports. The ISO range is superb. Images shot at 10,000 ISO, in relatively low light conditions at many of the high school gyms I've shot at recently, look crisp. Much better than anything I've seen from bodies older than the 5DmkIII. And of course, the full frame sensor is a great plus for this body's price point.If you're a journalist or photojournalist, you understand that getting images in as quickly as possible at the highest quality possible can make or a break a story at times. Routinely at spot or breaking news scenes we've had to rely on our iPhones to get any sort of photo transmitted quickly. Hands down the best feature of this camera is the built in wifi connectivity with the Canon iPhone app. I can take a photo at a scene, view images on my card on my phone (or even remotely control the camera with my phone, great for mounted shots in basketball) and pull the image off and transmit something of infinitely higher quality than my iPhone can produce in a matter of a minute.The only drawbacks this body has is the lacking number of autofocus points compared to other bodies in it's capability range, and it's limited shutter speed of 1/4000. That hasn't effected me yet, as usually I can just drop the ISO lower and compensate, but it is a curious limit. I've also noticed, when trying to shoot basketball in poorly lit gyms (i.e. at a high ISO and under fluorescent lighting) the video the 6D produces has a purple banding to it. I sent my body to Canon thinking it was an issue and they said they simply "adjusted the imagining array" and that would alleviate the issue. I'm still noticing it, but again, only at very high ISO and under fluorescent light.For the cost, this is definitely a body I would recommend to any photographer looking for high quality stills, and strong video.

I bought this camera only a few days ago, complete with the L series kit lens, and I'm very pleased. I was looking for a full frame camera to replace a 50D, and I was considering this against the 5D Mark III. For me, the differences that mattered were the WiFi and GPS, along with the substantial savings against the 5D. I use the camera for family pictures and hobby photography. The 5D is an incredible camera, but this one blended features and price in a way that provided the most value. I was worried that not having a flash would be a problem, but the low-light capabilities of this camera are incredible. I tend to prefer primes, so I'm normally using fast lenses, and this has already captured some nice photos.Moving from a 1.6x censor to full frame has thrown me for a bit of a loop - my previous lens of choice was the 50mm 1.4. In full frame, the 50mm is a bit too loose, so I'm looking at 85mm options. I also use the 135mm, and it's very good. My next lens will be the 100mm 2.8L, and based on some tests, I'm expecting that to be the sweet spot for me.While I scratch the surface of this camera's capability, the controls are consistent from one Canon to another, and I didn't have much of a learning curve from the 50D to this.I highly recommend this camera; so far it has been fantastic.Update - 06/21/13I wanted to post a quick amendment to my earlier post relative to battery life. While I continue to be thrilled with the camera, I ran into a substantial problem on battery life. I prefer to use a battery pack / grip, so I run two rechargeable batteries simultaneously. I turned on the GPS and WiFi functions, and even with the camera off, the batteries were completely drained in three days. Apparently one or both of those functions continue to pull from the battery even while the camera is off. To me, this is a pretty big liability. I'll try to isolate whether its the GPS or WiFi that drains the batteries so fast, but if I have to continually cycle through turning these functions on, then off, I think that would be a pretty big problem. I don't know why the GPS would continue to function while the camera is off; maybe it provides value to someone more technical than me, but I don't see the value. Hopefully Canon fixes this with a firmware update.

I just sold my T3i after upgrading to the 6D. I wanted better low light coverage and faster shots. I was amazed at how well this camera does in those conditions. weight wise it is heavier and feels more solid. The grip is more rubery and easier to hold onto. I personally like that I can use my SD cards. I was a little worried about not having the pop up flash. But the incredible low light shots that this camera allows has that concern on the back burner. It takes pictures I could never take with the T3i. What I didn't realize about this camera was HOW it actually did it. Upon further research I realized it was taking multiple shots and merging them. Canon calls it HDR. I don't fully understand how it does it but it takes amazing pictures.I played with the wifi a bit. It is a really neat feature. I was able to immediately view my pics on my iPhone. I haven't tried it yet with my friends iPad but plan to. It appears the pictures are no longer available on the iPhone when loses synch with the camera.The quality of the pictures, the speed of the first picture, the low light ability of the camera, the quality build of the camera really exceeds my expectations. I really enjoyed my other camera but this thing just has me in love. I plan to keep this for many many years!!edit:I've added a few accessories. STK's Canon-6D Battery Pack 2600mAh an extra battery that works well with the camera's interface. Fotodiox Inner pinch Lens Cap, Lens Cover with Cap Keeper, 77mm because I hate trying to remove the factory lens cap when I have the hood on. GGS Glass LCD Screen Protector for Canon 6D to protect the plastic LCD screen. Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera is one of the top rated books. I have learned a great deal about how to control my camera in manual to get better pictures. This book has color illustrations to help understand the photography principles. B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M) I prefer to keep a quality filter on the end of my lens to protect it. Some folks don't. And the best tripod I've found is the Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head. I hope you find this helpful.NOTE: Camera WIFI continues to use battery even though the camera is turned off. I found this out the hard way. Either disable WIFI/GPS or remove battery when not in use. I was surprised that my camera would not turn on then swapped batteries and it came right up. That is why I have a backup battery I guess.

Started in 1985 with a 35mm Minolta X370. Then owned a Canon XTi, T2i, and T4i, before getting this camera to relive my earlier 35mm full-frame experiences. All were good cameras, but this 6D is absolutely exquisite. Took the first photo with both the T4i and 6D side-by-side to compare and first thought, "meh." But then as the frames started rolling in and I gained greater experience with this body, that reaction turned every time to, "Holy cow!" as I discovered its abilities and pushed the limits of the sensor. You can literally sit in a candle-lit room and take a well-exposed, relatively noise-free photo that looks just like what your eyes are seeing. Needless to say, in less challenging, more mundane situations, the resulting photos are also gorgeous. I'm sure that a 5D-III or Leica is might be better in some regards, but I can't imagine any reason ever really needing anything more than this body. I've been using it for 5 months now, and none of the supposedly inferior specs (compared to other bodies) have ever been a limiting factor in my photographic pursuits. The Wow! factor of this camera is immense, and as long as I continue experiencing that, I see no reason to continue upgrading every few years like I have been.