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I guess my requirements in a camera are different than anyone else's but here goes. I have been a working pro for over 30 years and have always used the most basic cameras you could imagine, Hasselblad and 4x5 Toyo. Frankly, I don't give a rats rosy red rear end about WiFi, GPS, in camera video etc. They are beside the point as far as I'm concerned and usually are just things that keep the old Canon vs Nikon thing going. The only thing I care about is the quality of image coming out of the camera, and I thoroughly object to paying for a camera body that will be out of date in four years that cost more than I paid for my Hasselblad with three lenses. That said this camera body fits in very nicely with my needs. Who says it's a consumer or prosumer body? Are you kidding me? It's a camera and having the six thousand dollar body or the five hundred dollar body doesn't make you a pro; you do! Now that I have vented here's what I see. Image quality is as good as you will get from a digital camera at this time. The grain and crispness of the image on my 27" MAC monitor are excellent. The first time I used the camera it was amazing how quiet it is; very quiet. There are some things I don't like about the focusing system but that has been the case on every autofocus camera I've ever used. The camera will not get it right everytime, however it is very fast and quiet in focusing. I also have a 60D and use it a lot. The single feature that I see on the 60D that is absent on this body is the articulating screen, but not for the reason most people think. I do a lot of studio work and one thing I hate is for the client to ask is they can see the raw image, or they try to sneak around the back of the camera to see what's on the monitor. With the articulating screen I just turn it over and no image appears on the back of the camera. They just assume it's the way "professional" cameras work since their camera has a picture that pops up immediately after it's taken and the question never comes up. I like this camera a lot; really more than the inevitable comparison camera body; the 5DMkii. I rented a body for a week to see if I liked it. After doing nearly 1,000 images with it, this will be the camera body I get. Very good camera and unless you're going to abuse it I have a very hard time understanding why it is that there is such a kerfuffle about it having a polycarbonate body and not an all metal body. I don't know about you but if I have to use the camera in the middle of a rain storm or eastern New Mexico dust storm I put a rain coat on it. If I drop it I expect it not to work so to me the ruggedness, or lack of ruggedness is a silly argument. This body is definitely the most "bang for the buck" if you're in a Canon system. If you're in a Nikon system you have my deepest sympathies.

I've owned Canon SLRs for a number of years and have used the 450D, 40D and recently migrated from a Canon 5DMKII.Firstly, this camera takes great pictures, at least as good as the 5DMKII, if not better. On the 6D the buttons are less "clicky" and have a reassuring firm rubber press. The shutter also has less of the thump of the 5D.Unfortunately there are two things I really do not like about this camera:1. While you can program the DOF preview button to bring up the electronic level, another way the camera could be improved is by showing the electronic level at the top of the viewfinder so it could be displayed all the time. This would work much better for people who handhold their cameras. Currently the level disappears as soon as you press the shutter half way down. You also cannot program more easy to reach buttons like the AE lock button (which I don't usually use), only the DOF preview button.2. The buttons you use to zoom in when reviewing images on the LCD have been changed. Instead of the AE lock and AF point selection buttons, you now use the Main Dial button. I hate this and would like the option to toggle this back to the behaviour on the xxxD, x0D and 5D. The zoom button also seems pointless as it only zooms in by a single fixed amount.3. The GPS stays on and drains the camera battery even when the camera is off. I agree this is the desired behaviour if the GPS logging (sub option) is on. If this option is off then the GPS should switch off when the camera is switched off.The 150g weight reduction from the 5DMKII is great, as is the reduction in size. I can now carry the camera around all day without it hurting my neck or back.Also, the in-camera HDR is a great feature, I used it a lot on my last trip.

I want to preface this review by saying that I'm a videographer first, photographer as a hobby so my views are based on that.Also, this review is not a full review as much as a "here's why you should upgrade" argument.I started off with the 60D prior to this and while I thoroughly enjoyed the 60D for what it offered, I am so unbelievably happy with my purchase of the 6D for several reasons.First and foremost, if you want to step up your game, you need to go full frame. The reason I say that is up until I went full frame, I always felt like I wasn't experiencing the full benefits of my lenses, mainly my 35mm 1.4L. The additional wide angle look that you get gives a much more cinematic look at times and it really is a noticeable difference, even when looking through the viewfinder.Second, the low light capabilities on this bad boy are amazing. I do a lot of indoor videography, and at times, mostly in low light situations. At times with the 60D when I used to stress about the lighting situation, now with the 6D, I just jack up the ISO without much thought and get amazingly usable footage. I've done a ton of research prior to my purchase and the low light capabilities of this camera actually beat the MarkIII. I cannot stress how much easier it is to manage low light situations with this camera.Lastly, Canon introduced new shooting modes called ALL-I and IPB. ALL-I is a higher quality format that creates a separate individual frame for each frame footage as opposed to IPB which only records the changes in between frames. ALL-I also takes up about 3x more space than IPB does. I've done some tests and while I can't notice a huge difference, it's great to have the option to either save space, or have better quality footage.This doesn't mean that this camera doesn't have it's imperfections.The lack of a swivel screen almost was a deal breaker for me. The freedom the 60D gave me with that one technical feature was appreciated, and ever more so now without one on the 6D. I don't know why they would leave that out.The lack of audio monitoring is also another one. It almost seems as though they aimed this camera at budget conscious full frame videographers but left out this one small but crucial feature.I've learned to work around these two issues and have accepted that I saved over $1400 by not going with the MarkIII which even stil doesn't have the swivel screen but does have audio monitoring.

Years ago I was one of those yearbook photographer guys in high school shooting with a Canon FT-b,Tri-X film and developing film myself. Since then, I've had many digital cameras and can safely say that for the first time in my experience, I have a camera that can perform in extremely low light and produce stellar images. The camera can focus at very low light levels making it perfect for performing arts photography or Family photos in low light conditions without a flash. The 6D simply outperforms other cameras I have compared it to in low light settings including the 5D Mk 3. The complaints about the 6D's speed are perhaps warranted if you truly need blazing frame rates. Any complaints about the live view display durability can be remedied with a "smart phone" style clear overlay which I recommend for any quality camera. Finally this camera is noticeably lighter than other full frame competitors, except the Sony A7 which does not approach the 6D's internally processed low light capability. I highly recommend the Canon 6D.

I had my eyes on the 6D from the day it was released. In the year that I've had my 60D, I've taken over 50,000 photos, varying from hiking the Cascades in Washington to snapping pictures of my friends at parties. I really liked my 60D. But I wanted a full-frame camera. I have a 24-105 f/4 L, a 14mm Rokinon, and a Canon 50mm f/1.8. I snap lots of landscapes and night shots of the stars and wanted to take full advantage of the wide angled lenses I have.It's been about 12 hours since I unboxed my 6D and here are my initial impressions, mostly compared to a Canon 60D, which I really liked: - the body feels about the same as the 60D - the button layout takes getting used to, esp. for a 60D user. They've moved the delete button to where the play/review button used to be. Bad move, IMO - the shutter is buttery smooth, especially on 'silent mode' - the high ISO performance kicks ass; much less noise than the 60D - built-in lens aberration correction means one less step in Lightroom - HDR looks promising, but I have not had a chance to test. Wish it had more manual control, e.g. take more than 3 snaps. I expect I'll use bracketing and then post-process my HDR - GPS seems to work just fine, but it's a bit of a battery drain - WiFi options look good -- I can take photos remotely from my Android phone and also upload pix directly to my 'puter, too. - Build quality looks good. I have abused my 60D in all kinds of wet and frozen environs, and it has prevailed. I expect the same if not more from the 6D - I miss the articulated screen - I wish the Menu button was on the right hand; they've moved it to the left side, requiring the left hand to push it - I like the menu options to choose the ISO range AND the minimum shutter speed against the ISO. Nice. Wish it went faster than 1/250, as I shoot a lot of action shotsSo from the above, you might think I'd give the 6D a mixed review. On the contrary, I am *very* happy to make this investment. The upgrade to the full-frame is amazing, the crispness and low-noise improvements in the Digic 5 are great, and the GPS and Wifi features are a nice touch.Definitely move to the 6D if you have a 60D or a Rebel and want something better. BUT, as always, invest your $$ in some good lenses first -- those will be with you for a long time. Once you have some nice lenses, you can fully appreciate what the 6D brings.Anyone want to buy a 60D? :-)

My first camera was a Canon Rebel XTi that I received on Christmas about 6 years ago, and up until recently I thought it was fine. I used the kit lens with it and I did get some good pictures, but those pictures do not compare at ALL with this 6D. It has been probably the best 1700 dollars I have ever spent!I am mostly a enthusiast, but hope to become a professional someday soon, and I was shocked at the improvement of my images. This camera does not disappoint at all.When I was researching this camera, I had two major concerns about it. The AF and the lack of a second card slot. I got it anyway, because the majority of my pictures are portraits or nature, and I use the center AF point to one shot focus and recompose 99% of the time so I figured the lack of extra cross type AF points wouldn't bother me... and it doesn't. The center point is wonderful in its own right, and unless you want to shoot action or need to use other AF points this camera will more than suffice for you. The lone SD card slot also made me worry, but then I was used to only having one in my Rebel anyway, so it doesn't seem like a loss of anything for me personally. Since you can have 200+ GB cards now, I dont see why you would need two for space. I would, of course, like to have the backup function in case of corruption, but I haven't ever experienced that, and *knock on wood* hopefully I wont have to. SD cards are pretty inexpensive so I can afford to have some extras as backup.I was surprised at how big and sturdy it felt. I had only really used my Rebel before this, and all the reviews talk about how the 6D was so much smaller than the other Full Frames.. and I guess it is, but then the Mark III would be huge! It isn't something that bothers me though, I like how much nicer it feels in my hand, and now my Rebel feels like a little toy.The bottom line is that this camera can disappoint on paper but does NOT disappoint in practice. If you want to shoot action, you probably should get the Mark III, but for your money the 6D cant really be beat... I mean what do people expect? You get what you pay for in the end, and if what you want is amazing portraits and stills the 6D would be great for you. If you are upgrading from a cropped sensor camera you will be especially pleased I think, with how much more you can do with your photography.

First off let me say that I love my Canon T2i. I have probably taken 20-30 thousand shots with it and it still is going strong.However - I wanted a full frame sensor camera body and wanted wireless (more to preview pics taken immediately on my nexus 7 tablet than to control my camera)Anyway - after un-boxing - I couldn't believe it. It makes my T2i appear as if it were a toy (as far as build quality + weight + bigger size).There are features that I discovered that will instantly make my photos better. One example - there were times that I would struggle getting my horizon straight while on a side of a hill using a tripod. This camera has a built in level that is view-able on your LCD screen (during live view), and it turns green when you have it level and its red when it isn't. I know that's a small thing - but - that's one less thing to do in post processing.There are many other features that come standard on the 6D that I only had available on my T2i after installing Magic-Lantern.Also I love that they give you Photo size options in RAW. With the T2i shooting RAW - you can only shoot LARGE. Although that's how I will shoot a majority of still shots - doing time lapse stuff when you only require HD (1920x1080) that extra size and quality comes with an expense (lots of disk space / memory and processor needs for your PC to process)The GPS is a nice feature - but when you use that and the wireless (or really just the GPS on its own)- it will suck the life right out of the Battery. So even with these options turned off - I doubt seriously that I'll get half the life from this battery as the T2i gets from its battery. It was nothing for me to shoot 2000 shots in a single time lapse session (during a 2-3 hour window) on 1 charge.To defend the 6D there is more hardware to drive. Make sure you get a spare battery.So I have only had this for three weeks now - have taken about 200 test photos and I absolutely like it. Cant wait for better weather and to know that the Sun really does exist.Having said all of this - its the image quality that counts. I haven't taken a photo yet that's made me say wow! And I'm comparing the t2i with the EF-S 18-50mm kit lens to the 6D with the 24-105mm F/4L USM IS lens. I'm sure I will though. Weather in Ohio in January has been windy cold and dark so far. I will update this review after more time and better conditions. But still - I am taken back a little because the lens alone cost more than my T2i kit!

This camera takes awesome pictures! With the proper lens (Canon "L" series) the images are extremely sharp and well-balanced. I appreciate the familiar Canon-style controls and overall feel. With the typical 24-105mm L zoom lens attached, the camera is comfortable to carry and use. Even the HD video clips are excellent. I love the convenience features such as the GPS locator and the Wi-Fi connectivity which allows you to control the camera and view the images from your iphone or ipad. Now the shortcomings: the minimalist focusing array is adequate primarily for stationary subjects. In other words, the 6D isn't suitable for actions shots. And, the camera is power hungry. Without a battery grip you won't get much time in the field.

This camera lacks those few features that make other cameras so much more expensive. But guess what - not everyone needs those features when you can have so much more for the same price. To put it short I will list the best features of this camera and the "unnecessary" missing features:+ lightweight - this is currently the lightest full frame DSLR camera and for those who travel a lot this is important. It is even lighter than many crop sensor cameras, e.g., Canon 7D+ it has the same full frame sensor as Canon 5D Mark III so you will get the same quality photos as with 5DmkIII, but for the fraction of price+ it has GPS and WiFi integrated - again, this is very useful if you are passionate traveler as I amNow the cons:- it's relatively slow - this camera is not intended for sports photography with just 4.5 frames per second, if you need to shoot sports go for the quickest of the line which is 7D (8 fps)- it has relatively few focus points of which only the center point is cross-type - I don't see this as a drawback since I use only center point for focusing 99% of the time anyway. And in addition to that the center point performance is spectacular and you can easily focus even in the candle light- it doesn't have tilt LCD screen however it feels more robust this way- it doesn't have flash - but built-in flashes are poor performers anyway, so I think it's wise to save on the weight of the camera and put there GPS and WiFi insteadTo summarize I think this is the best Canon line camera you can buy today and considering it's weight and the fact that it is full frame I think it's a great value. If you are into sports photography or need those extra tiny things which you won't use most of the time anyway, then go one line up or choose Canon 7D. If you don't care about full frame sensor, choose Canon SL1 instead and you will not miss a thing.

I have had this camera for some time. while the DR and other aspects are good about this sensor there is an interesting fact about the out put of this camera normally no one will notice. Most Lenses produce 'Vintage" color or say "cinematic" colors. In other way the look of old color photo. apparently It's is also lens dependent. while it created the mood of the light in the images it may not be ideal for everyone. This effect is extreme with 24-105L lens. all photos will have a dark brownish tint. Its again lens dependent or a White Balance dependent. This is with Auto WB. Its an interesting result overall.The best way to check will be to evaluate photos posted in flickr or other sites. Check pictures taken with the same lens example 5DMk3 and this. Also pixel-peeper.com is a good site to evaluate. select various combinations for lens and camera . most photos of 6D will have this "vintage' feel to it. Images simply looks it is a very old color photo taken with a film camera. no vivid or vibrant colors like 5DMay be its a "trick" from Canon to give a "Film Simulation" feel to the pics as "film simulation" is the new trend in digital world to make feel like a film image. may be an "old film look"...:) its interesting though.Other interesting factor is "slight under exposure" in many outdoor shots. comparing pics on a another boy with same lens and settings results slightly dark pics.. not a big deal..Another thing to consider is that while higher ISO is good to 'brighten' the dark scene it may not be ideal for all times. To get the "actual" light of the scene with good DR but without grain as proved any ISO above 1000 or so will degrade the pic color and quality and tonality. That is where the help of a flash helps even a weaker one to fill the scene and combine the ambient light without looking as a flash shot. Lack of flash is disappointment when everything else is ideal.Overall its a great Camera. But to get the ultimate color, saturation and gradation and tones of the FF and for absolute pic quality out of a good lens look for 5D Mk II or higher. There is reason why they are priced high.

I'm a long-time photo hobby/enthusiast shooting with an old Rebel Digital XT (350D) and have wanted to go FF since before the 6D was announced (I was saving my pennies for a 5DII). I finally got an opportunity to get a new camera as a (masters degree) graduation gift and just knew this was the one I wanted. And I couldn't be happier with my choice. My only disappointment was seeing the price drop $200 a month after I got it :(This is also my first L lens - and I'm blown away by the IQ. I had one really good lens in my arsenal - a 100mm f/2.8 macro (non-L) - and now I've got the bug to replace my cheapo 75-300 with some good glass that will get me 400mm (like maybe the 100-400).The low light performance of the 6D is nothing less than amazing. I have never really used flash much - I actually came to despise the pop-up on the XT - but with the 6D's low light performance, combined with the IS on the 24-105, I'm not anxious about being flashless.I've read complaints about the relatively small number of AF points (compared to the 7D) but I don't know what I'd do with all those points anyway. My XT only had 7 and I almost always use the center point and recompose anyway. So I have no complaints with AF.I would probably have bought the 6D even if I had a boatload of money and could afford the 5DIII. I would just put what's left over into some good L glass ;)

My upgrade path has been: T2i -> 6D -> 5D3. I owned the 6D for less than one year before upgrading the 5D3. It's a great introduction to full frame and I don't regret the purchase one bit, however I simply had to upgrade due to its inferior AF system. I believe if you're doing anything other than studio portrait work, this amount of focus points (especially with only one cross-type) simply isn't enough. Otherwise you have to be a blazing fast recomposer!! At the risk of losing shots or soft images.Don't get me wrong, the IQ out of this camera can be outstanding. Just as good as the 5D3, there is no doubt about that. It was a reliable camera for while I had it and I shot 3 weddings with it with no problems aside from the AF system.

My upgrade path has been: T2i -> 6D -> 5D3. I owned the 6D for less than one year before upgrading the 5D3. It's a great introduction to full frame and I don't regret the purchase one bit, however I simply had to upgrade due to its inferior AF system. I believe if you're doing anything other than studio portrait work, this amount of focus points (especially with only one cross-type) simply isn't enough. Otherwise you have to be a blazing fast recomposer!! At the risk of losing shots or soft images.Don't get me wrong, the IQ out of this camera can be outstanding. Just as good as the 5D3, there is no doubt about that. It was a reliable camera for while I had it and I shot 3 weddings with it with no problems aside from the AF system.

I'm a photographer and a cinematographer, so image quality and clarity are incredibly important to me. This camera delivers both, and in a body that feels durable, well machined, and doesn't weigh me down.From a photographer's standpoint, the autofocus is the camera's one major flaw, it can be slow and inaccurate in low light, but works well in any other condition.In my tests, high ISO's produce minimal noise, relatively clean up to 1600 and with (for small sized web applications) a bearable amount up to 4000.The Wifi Connectivity is neat, especially for a photographer who wants to experiment with self portraiture. But videographers should be aware that the when the Wifi is enabled, you cannot shoot video. So remote control video is not an option with this guy via Wifi. Still, once you get used to the process, it's a neat feature that I could see a lot of potential for in future firmware updates or Magic Lantern.

I‘ve been shooting with the Canon 40D for the past 6 years so that’s my point of reference. I’m an advanced amateur and use the following Canon lenses: 70-200mm f/4L, 50mm f/1.4, 24-105mm f/4L and 17-40 f/4. I don’t use the camera for video and can offer no comments on that function so there is no need to read further if video is your main interest.OVERALLI guess the bottom line question is if I had it to do all over would I still buy the 6D? The answer is In a heartbeat! I'd be surprised if there is a camera on the market capable of producing better quality images. The 6D is well built, very customizable and the controls are user friendly. I'm sure a very granular analysis will find faults and there are good reasons other cameras cost more but if I can't produce eye popping images with this camera the problem isn't the equipment.BUYING THE CAMERAI purchased the 6D with kit lens from Amazon using my Amazon Visa Signature Card. This credit card (1) doubles the Canon warranty on both the camera and lens at no cost (2) gives you 90 days to return the equipment to VISA provided it works and isn’t damaged. Most people don’t know about these benefits. Call VISA for full details but I can tell you from experience they are very easy to deal with if you have problem.MISC INFOAdobe Lightroom has not been updated for the 6D as of this writing (Dec 12, 2012) so it can’t read the RAW files. Hard to say when they will update but it’s likely for be a few months.THINGS I REALLY LIKELow light AF is absolutely amazing! (Canon says it’s the best they have ever offered.)Image quality is superb…. even low light images.The automatic and semi-automatic modes produce excellent images even in complex lighting situations.GPS and WiFi are nice to have features and work well.I like the controls on the 6D better than the 40D. The camera is very customizable and the controls make using the features the camera offers easy.The Camera recognizes the lens and corrects for aberrations.THINGS I DON’T LIKE SO MUCHI’m not a big popup flash guy but without it the 6D can’t serve as a wireless master controller for slaved flashes like the 7D which uses the popup for that purpose. That would have been a very nice feature for strobists like me. Also having a little fill flash that is always on the camera comes in handy on occasion.Shutter (4000) and flash sync (180) speeds have been reduced from the 40D. It shouldn’t be a problem but I don’t like idea of dialing back speeds.MORE LATERIt takes me awhile to really learn my camera. In the coming weeks I’ll be reading and rereading the manual, using every feature and shooting under different lighting conditions. I’ll update periodically.

I was in doubt between buying this camera and Canon 5D Mark III which is about 1000 Euros more expensive. After reading around on internet I chose Canon 6D. I have this camera for 4 months (and I took about 2000 photos) and I am very happy with it. Together with the 24-105 lens it delivers an excellent performance. Very sharp images, great colors!I find its extra functions compared to Canon 5D Mark III, such as WiFi and GPS are very useful. Definitely good choice for which I do not regret at all.I have been reading reviews on internet comparing both 6D and 5D Mark III. All reviews have a common highlight that 5D Mark III has better auto focus system than 6D. Unfortunately, I did not have hands on experience with 5D Mark III to compare its AF with 6D. What I can tell as a prosumer is that 6D has quite good AF system. Even if 5D Mark III has better AF system than 6D, I doubt that it is worth 1000+ bucks unless your job constraints you.

First, let me say that I love this camera. This is my first full frame digital SLR, and so far I am very pleased. I used canon 35mm film cameras in the past, and after upgrading to digital, was a bit disappointed in the image quality I was getting from APS-C sensor cameras (EOS Rebel models). The 6D quality is back to what I had come to expect from film cameras.The 6D's strengths are its full frame, 20.2 megapixel sensor, and it low light capabilities. As far as low light, it not only is good at focusing in low light conditions, but the images shot in low light, at high ISO speeds, have exceptionally low noise compared to the cropped sensor cameras I've used.If I had to mention a weakness, it would be the 6D's focusing speed and accuracy while shooting action, although I don't think it's as bad as I first thought. Right now, I'm shooting a lot of high school football and I've been using the dedicated sports mode (and it's very odd for me to shoot in any fully auto mode). I will say, the dedicated sports mode must adjust multiple settings related to focusing speed and accuracy because I don't seem to be able to get the same results using the AI SERVO auto focus mode alone. I have been very pleased at the results of using sports mode at night football games.Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the images I'm getting from this camera, especially in low light conditions.

I've started shooting Canon when film was the only choice. When the original Digital Rebel came out I bought it, took a lot of photos, but felt I wasn't getting what I got with film. I couldn't blow up the shots to the same size. I wasn't able to get quite the low-light performance I could get from ISO1600 film. And it wasn't full-frame.Then I met my wife, started a family and never had time to get back to photography. So my 28-105 IS zoom and 100-300 IS zoom and my Digital Rebel and film cameras sat in the closet. Then I got an iPhone and started shooting pictures of the kids from the iPhone and mailing them directly to friends and family or posting them straight to facebook.None of the non-digital-SLRs offered much beyond what the iPhone offered. The only full-frame digital SLR that fit my lenses was the 5D costing ~$3,500. I just couldn't justify the cost because with my iPhone in my pocket I just wasn't going to shoot that often.The 6D changed all that. For $2000 I get a camera that matches what I used to do with film and lets me pull my photos up over Wifi and email them or post them to FB instantly. That and I'm getting better low-light performance than I could have ever gotten with film, my previous Digital Rebel, or my iPhone even with its flash.I was initially disappointed the 6D didn't have a flash, but once I started shooting in auto-ISO mode under standard house lighting, my disappointment went away. The low-light performance is night and day better than what you can get with an iPhone even with the iPhone flash.Wifi took a minute to set up and figure out, but once I did I am now able to see all my photos on my iPhone anytime the 6D is turned on. I tried the remote shooting feature, but the defaults make it pretty unusable because it auto-focuses after you snap the photo... useless. But I believe that is configurable.I can't really compare the speed or autofocus to anything other than the original Digital Rebel or my earlier film bodies. It obviously beats those.The beauty of this camera is because I can quickly share the photos, I actually pull it out from time to time rather than it gathering dust in the drawer and always pulling out my iPhone. For that reason alone, I'm thrilled with my purchase. My passion for photography has been revived. I can't wait to pull it out and take photos of the kids Christmas morning.

I'm writing this review to an audience that has done some research and is somewhat familiar with the specs of this camera and the often compared to Nikon D600. I received the Canon 6D today and am absolutely in love with it. I'll spare the superlatives on the obvious, e.g., low light capabilities, image quality. I expected that. The written about shortcomings - AF, lack of a spare card, lack of a swivel screen, no built-in flash to me were all brilliantly designed to keep the camera small, light and relatively low cost.AF - I much prefer that the single cross type AF point works well than have a bunch that are mediocre and the one in the 6D is super fast at extremely low light. (I shot with the Nikon D300s, known for its AF for a couple years and stopped using tracking with continuous shooting after a month because only a 2 out 6 shots were in focus.)Single memory card - yeah, two is better than one but the space/weight saved makes sense for the overall goal of keeping the camera small and light. Wonder if wifi could be used to backup almost real-time somewhere?No swivel screen - are you serious? a smartphone or tablet connected to the camera via wifi is 1000 times better than a swivel screen. This design is sturdier, cleaner looking, easier to weather proof and way more of an enabler for creative ideas, e.g., limitless vantage points! The counter from D600 users is that you can buy a wifi adapter for however much but that is a bulkier and less elegant of a design.No buit-in flash - my guess is if you're the type that appreciates the image quality of a FF camera, you'd appreciate the benefits of an external flash. I appreciate the weight and size of the camera every single time I use it, while I am disappointed 1% of the time for not having a built-in flash. I'll take that trade off.Couple things I haven't seen written about too much, 1) the layout and design of the quick menu was extremely well implemented (been using the fuji x100 for awhile and was worried a DSLR would seem clumsy without the dials but the Q menu mitigated that), 2) the silent shutter is a pleasure to use (can't describe it but it gives you a feeling that every aspect of the shooting experience was well thought out.).A bunch of other positive things written about by other reviewers I find to be true as well. Handles great. Nice big and bright viewfinder. Build feels solid. Magnificent LCD...

I like several things about this camera, but its tendency to focus in front and off central objects has been out of focus too many time (soft). I was shooting a single central focus point with static objects in excellent conditions and the autofocus adjustments in camera could not correctly focus from time to time. I had expected the central autofocus point to be extremely accurate (off central was expected for certain situations), however this is the worst focusing Canon camera, I have ever own. This is to includes conventional film EOS Cameras. I have never had to adjust the autofocusing ring when shooting on any of my previous Canon bodies. They all worked perfect with various bodies, but not this one. This camera does not focus with the quality I expected from Canon’s EOS Cameras. Shooting sports photography, it was slower at focusing than previously experienced, too. However, this camera does turns out incredible images (as long as it is an optimal condition), but it’s my experience focusing is an issue. Further, I must admit to my fellow photographers... first chance, I am upgrading to the 5D Mark III because full frame is necessary for me and the focusing is much better.

The image quality and high ISO performance from this camera will blow you away. My first impression was that it is a full 2 stops better than my 7D; to be conservative, I will say a stop and a half. Other reviewers have put this sensor at roughly equal to the 5DMK3. I am not sure how it compares to the 1DX, but the fact that we can even ask that question tell you how good this camera is. (The 1DX costs 3 times as much.)At the highest ISO settings, the 6D will take images of things I can barely see. They will not be "fine art" quality, but if you think that Bigfoot is throwing rocks at your cabin in the middle of the night, this camera could make you famous. In slightly brighter conditions, this allows you to use a faster shutter and/or smaller aperture to get the same exposure. Most of the best shots, indoor or out, happen in less than "daylight" conditions.The controls on this camera are simpler and easier to use than the 7D, without giving anything up. (Who really needs a dedicated picture style button?) I also like the locking mode dial, having ruined a number of pictures over the years by brushing this dial on my coat, gloves, camera bag, etc.The built-in GPS is a cool feature, but you should know that it uses power even when the camera is off. My battery went from 97% to 70% overnight, with the switch turned off.I was a little disappointed with the autofocus screen, not so much because of the number of focus points, but their arrangement. I would like to see them extend closer to the edges and corners of the frame, rather than clustering in the center. To be fair, this arrangement is pretty much standard. The 6D is very similar to the 5Dmk2, but with greater low-light sensitivity.This camera is offered with the 24-105L as the kit lens. This is one of the most popular and highly-rated lenses of all time, and in the kit it is real bargain.For me, the 6D is a good complement to the 7D. The 7D has a terrific AF system and gives greater reach to a telephoto lens, while the 6D provides more wide-angle options and superb low-light capability. The 6D is marketed as an "entry level" full frame camera, but I know that many pros are MORE concerned than some enthusiasts about getting a return on their camera dollar. I predict that you will see a lot of pros (who aren't shooting sports) look very closely at this camera.

Let me start with a little background...I'm a professional photographer booked 7 days a week (high fashion, seniors, wedding, engagement etc. I've done work with Wilhelmina, Next etc.) and have been using a T2i and prime lenses (50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.0 and 200mm 2.8L) for years...Never in all this time did I feel the need for a full frame (I know hard to imagine right?). I knew a full frame wasn't going to make my work better...so I had no desire to go full frame. That said, when I needed a new backup camera the price and ISO abilities of the 6D was a no brainer. Yes, it's more than the Rebel series but I have to admit that it's worth the money if for nothing else being able to shoot at almost any ISO and no noise is worth it. I also love the EOS app that allows me to change the settings and fire remotely as well as view on my iphone or iPad....very niceJust remember an expensive oven doesn't make the food taste better...might make the job easier but it's all about the ingredients and the chef. If you're looking at the 6D vs. the 5D III, save your money and buy this one. Almost the same camera...except for a couple small things.

I bought the 6D in February with the f/4 L kit lens. It was my first L lens. I was astonished by the images and the sharpness and contrast. Then I picked up the 100mm f/2.8L macro lens and it has become my favorite. A few comments about pros and cons. I have several Canon APS C cameras and this is my first full frame. For sports photos I still prefer my D50 with at least 6fps continuous. I do not consider the 6D 4fps a con. Sports continuous shooting does not require 20MP. News papers do not publish high resolution images. I am still experimenting with customizing my buttons. This camera is just so much fun to play with.OK, pros:The AF system works in the dimmest light.The SDHC is as good as the older CF memory and much less expensive.I do not miss pop-up flash at all. Flash should be taken off camera anyway.The fit and finish of the 6D is excellent.The less noisy shutter does not frighten small animals and insects for Macro work.The white balance is a pleasure to work with.The larger pixels on the sensor are less noisy than APS C sensors.Now cons:The WiFi and GPS are just gimmicks. I have only used the WiFi with a laptop for time-lapse but that was always possible with a USB cable.The D6 is a little too light for L lenses and I worry about the camera/lens mount.I am irritated with warnings when using non-Canon batteries. After all, canon sometimes ships Panasonic or Polaroid batteries with their cameras.Overall, I love this camera and I would recommend it to others. Necessary accessories are a sturdy tripod, a SpeedLight, a remote RC shutter release, and an open mind.Dennis,Thousand Oaks, CA

Very powerful performance in low light conditions and great image quality, like already stated in all reviews I've read before purchase it. The main downside aspect, in my opinion, is the lack of built in flash, which would be very useful for fill in light in backlit portraits (I've already missed it). The HDR is only useful for still landscape shots, because in portraits only a slight movement of the subject (eyes, mouth) results in a blurred final photo. In this aspect, the better dynamic range of Nikon D600/610 is more useful.