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I'm not going to bore you with all the technical mumbo jumbo. If you're looking at the 6D then I'm going to assume you have above average experience with photography and know the differences but CANNOT decide and pulling your hair out by now (I've been there and finally bought one).For many years I shot with a crop sensor. Wonderful thing about photography technology is that for the price it just gets better. I shot with the 20D for eight years (and the body was still going strong) and last year purchased the 60D. I still have the 60D and very happy with majority of the results. Having the extra reach with the crop is great for day time shoot. It's one thing I missed suddenly with the 6D is having that extra reach. Of course there were so many beauty packed in the 6D I was very much stunned.Few things I noticed right away with the 6D compared to the 60D:- Quiet shutter- A very sturdy feel even with it's compact design- Low light ISO performance is AMAZING- Bokeh is more beautiful with the full frameFew things I fell in love with the 6D:- Full frame = wider (My Tamron 17-35 became an ultra wide monster)- Very fast center focus speed- Noticeable smoother bokeh with every lensMinor things I miss from the 60D:- Losing reach (if you're coming from a cropped sensor that is)- Swivel screen for creative shots including astrophotography use- Tad bit slow on action shotsWhat I don't like:- Slow for action; 4.5fps is slower than the 60D and even slower than older xxD series.- The buffer isn't all that big compared to the 7D; again it's not a body geared towards dedicated to fast action- Max 1/4000 shutter speed; wide open during the day I have to set the ISO to 100 (or 50 sometimes) to avoid overexposureWhy I Went with the 6D instead of the 5DMKIII:One of many reasons why I didn't go with the 5DMKIII is the price and what I generally shot. If I was a professional making a living with photography then the 5DMKIII would've been a no-brainer with its fast shutter speeds that can be use for sports, more AF focus points that are faster and dual memory card slot. But I also don't shoot sports or wildlife currently. At the same time I enjoy both natural & artificial lighting which meant for low-light situations, the 6D would outshine the 60D and most camera's out there (many tests show it outscores the 5DMKIII by few points).Low Light Sensitivity:I've only had this camera for a week so I haven't had the chance to get out there and shoot stars at night but quick initial test showed so much less noise than the 60D (even though 60D was by FAR better than my old 20D). With the 60D I was shooting night sky at ISO3200 and up to 22 seconds or so to avoid star trails. With the 6D I was able to shoot that with half the ISO (and probably more if I had the time and right sky) and same time (using the Rule of 500 instead of 600).I've shot many indoor portraits of my kids with the auto-ISO and I'm just completely blown at how this body can handle high ISO and have very usable photos anywhere. Sure, shooting at ISO12800 doesn't mean I'll shoot it at that ISO and make prints all day but for everyday shots and what would've been difficult with other bodies is possible with the 6D.Body Design:Many people complain about the design of the body but I haven't noticed too much difference other than the button positions that's completely different from the 60D. But I'll get used to it with time. To compare my hand is about large to x-large in case you're wondering. I did notice a slight awkwardness in changing the focus points on the fly. I may have to custom assign the buttons.Bokeh:Everybody loves bokeh like fine chocolates. With full frame sensor the bokeh is smoother and you'll notice a difference right away with similar focal lengths. It's like looking at bokeh between the 50mm f1.8 & 50mm f1.4 with the same aperture. But you'll notice the bokeh being a bit more creamier that really makes the subject pop.Wifi:I love this feature. I have Galaxy S3 and downloaded Canon's app and I can shoot remotely with a click of a button. I haven't had much time to play around with it but since it's Wifi I can remotely trigger the OCF. Being able to see what's happening away from the camera & triggering it is a neat feature. Of course for simplicity sake & save on battery (assuming Wifi function does eat up battery faster), then you can always get the wireless trigger for $12 on Amazon.Who It's Really For:I definitely feel this is one of the best camera's for portraits/weddings/still's without fast moving objects but also astrophotography and low-light shooting that demand great ISO performance without breaking bank. It's like a stripped version of 5D MKIII but the image quality is the same if not hair better when it comes to high ISO shooting.If you're into sports/wildlife and want some of the best features then the 5D MKIII (or 1D-series for serious pro's) may be the ticket. Of course if 5D is out of your budget and also want more

I wanted to jump to FF from crop. Researched, researched, debated and debated over and over between the Nikon D610 vs. Canon 6D for weeks! I'm coming from shooting a Nikon and have been a Nikon fan for many years from the F3. This is for those in similar situations where they just need one simple review to help them decide between the D610 or 6D before they go slightly crazy as I did.On magazines and online reviews, the D610 specs just looked so much better than 6D, esp. the AF system 11 vs. 39 pts. But, if you are looking to buy a camera at this level, you probably have done your own research and there are numerous reviews as to specs out there, so let's leave the specs out of this review.SHORT REVIEW:Feel: the feel of the camera is fantastic! It is solid and well built. I held the D610, which is also solid, but I really liked the feel and grip of the 6D. Solid. Plus, all the function buttons are located on the right side which makes it easier to shoot with only one hand. Made in Japan reassures that its a quality product (not that Nikon isn't).Looks: I always thought and still believe that Nikon has that sexy look to it even from the F3 vs. F1 standpoint. Canon on the other hand, less sexy IMHO. But, I'm actually liking the simplistic design of the Canon in my hand esp. so because of the pro-level feel. Nice.Day Pics: On my 1st run with the 6D, I compared the photos vs. my son's D90 on the camera's LCD screen. It was a very sunny day at the Getty Center. Anything you shoot there on a sunny day produces great images. I thought to myself, "well I guess it looks a little better" than the D90. But at home, the 6D's pictures are sharper and more defined (try zooming to test). The color was also excellent! If you are ready to move up to FF, this is a great camera that produces excellent images.Night Pics: Ok, so one of the main reasons I chose the 6D is its low-light capability. This is where the camera really shines. The same day my son and I shot at Santa Monica at night. We snapped away and compared the photos. Even on the LCD screen, the 6D images were so much better at the same ISO. Colors were bright and natural. D90 less so. Caveat, the D90 is not a D610 and is unable to compete with a newer pro-level FF camera and I am not here to compare a D90 to the 6D, but was compared only to share my experiences with the 6D. At home, OMG - the nights were so awesome on the 6D! All the reviewers are right in that 6D rocks for night shooting. I am sold.WIFI/GPS: Ok, at first I thought why?? I rather have a mag-alloy top or a flash in the same spot. But, the WIFI is pretty cool and convenient. I downloaded an app on my phone and instantly messaged a photo to my wife's phone in a few short minutes. This will be awesome to instantly transfer to my Flickr page. As to the GPS, I turned it off to save battery - I don't need it.Why I chose 6D over D610: Ok, I was sitting around comparing reviews after reviews, images after images and debating camera vs. value, etc etc. Basically, I realized that I was wasting time by not being out and about taking pictures. I also was getting a headache. So, I decide to pull the trigger on the 6D based on my own Ultimate Decision Maker for Buying below:MY ULTIMATE DECISION MAKER FOR BUYING:1) Am I a pro? YES -> buy/rent what you need - I would go for 1DX2) Can I spend $3500 on a camera body without flinching? YES -> 5D mk3 / NO -> goto #53) Can I spend $3500 on a camera body without flinching but prefer studio shooting? YES -> D800 / NO -> 5D mk34) (optional) Should I consider mirror-less? IMHO "image" of a profession still matters (lawyers should wear suits at court with his/her client; and photographers should bring bigger cameras at the shoot than his/her clients). Smaller the camera, less pro you look. Of course, this is up to the buyer - you pick. I prefer bigger cameras and lens.For anyone who really wants a FF camera but will flinch uncomfortably at the though of spending $3500 on a camera body:5) Do I shoot a lot at night or low-light conditions? YES -> 6D / No -> D6106) Do I shoot a lot of sports? YES -> D610 / No -> 6D7) Do I plan to buy more specialized lens in the future (ultra wide or ultra zoom), but I'm on a budget? YES -> 6D / No -> D610 (Nikon lens tend to be more expensive for those types of lens). Again, if you're rich or a pro, buy whatever suits your fancy.8) Do I have a lot of money invested in one brand of lens (more than 3)? YES -> stick with that brand / NO -> 6D9) I found an extra $1500 or so lying around the house. Then go buy yourself a 5D mk3.All the other specs and stuff: well that's really up to the individual buyer. I really think that you can't go wrong with either a 6D or a D610; it really comes down to sports vs. low-light shooting preferences. Don't spend too much time debating which to buy, rather go take more photos instead.I did and I am really happy with the 6D.Good luck that was fun!

Pros:Great Canon build qualityVery extensive menus and featuresGreat handling and ease of useWonderful low light sensitivity for center auto focus pointGreat ISO sensitivity with usable prints at 12800Cons:Only one cross type AF sensor (center), would have preferred more (minor quibble)Buffer for RAW + JPG is limited to 10 imagesBatteries from 3rd parties dont seem workShutter Speed tops out at 1/4000th of a secondDoesn't slice bread....Background:I have multiple Canon DSLR bodies including EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds and 40D with multiple L lenses. Used to shoot professionally (medium format - film), now just shooting for myself.I decided on this camera to take to WDW in Orlando in January of 2014. The decision was based on wanting a smaller and more powerful camera to take than my 1Ds with higher ISO sensitivity. This camera certainly impressed with the allowed options. It fits well in the hand, is reasonably light and even with a BG-13 attached for extended battery life and portrait controls. For the price of 1499 from Amazon, it was too good to pass up.Camera was shipped promptly and without issue.The camera is FAST to start up and be ready to take pictures. Focusing with any Canon lens I used was snappy and accurate. All controls worked as expected and while I miss the joystick that is on the 40D, the 8 position pad on the back was accurate and I found no issues using it like those I had read in other amateur and professional reviews. I do like all the buttons on the right side, accessible from the thumb, its a good control layout. The Q button is taking a little bit to get used to, but it's a decent learning curve.Image quality:This is a full frame sensor that's 20+ MP. That's a lot of digital real estate. The images are sharp, balanced, and provide great color rendition before using any post processing. Colors using the auto WB seems the most true and were never glaringly wrong. ISO Noise is something to behold. I was able to shoot up to 12800 and get VERY usable images from them. While you will see grain in your images if you are doing a very tight crop, for most monitors you will get very good rendition and grain is easily controlled with post processing in Lightroom or Canon DPP.Auto focus in low light:Simply superb! I shot on anything from a 50mm f1.4, thru a 24-105mm F4 and 70-200mm F4 lens with very little issue with getting good focus in low light.Features:Little things like a locking mode button are very nice to have. The menu's are very snappy and having wi-fi capability at your fingertips is wonderful when your wife wants to post pictures of her and Winnie the Pooh to Facebook from her iPhone. The custom menu option to turn WiFi on and off allows essential functions you want to be handy instead of hunting. Wifi relatively easy to setup once you understood the process. Bringing pictures over and controlling the camera is also snap from the free Canon App.Silent shooting modes are a snap to get to and do provide a very very quite shutter experience. I'm under know illusion that it will be a quiet as a leaf shutter, but compared to an 1D, 1Ds, and 40D it is VERY quiet.The cons:These are minor things that I noticed after putting 3000 cycles on the camera after a weeks shooting. These apart or as a whole would not keep me from buying another 6D if something happened to my current one. Having read extensively about the camera these are my take on them:There is only one cross type sensor on the camera (my 40D has 11!), however the center sensor is VERY sensitive (a definitely plus) and as I prefer to shoot of the center sensor for verifying my focus point, and then recompose the image, this wasn't a huge issue. I did shoot some automatic using all AF points and focusing was accurate.The buffer for images seems a bit small for such a large sensor and the acceptance that many many people will capture RAW and JPGs at the same time. When doing bracketed exposures with 5 images in each set, you run out of buffer pretty quickly. (For non-HDR purposes, but to get a varied number of exposures in difficult lighting situations) I would have preferred a larger one as it seems it's gotten only large enough to keep a similar buffer size to my EOS-1Ds even though the file sizes are much larger.I did find in the high sun of the day the need to close my f stop down a bit just to keep from topping out my shutter speed when shooting my 135mm F2L at ISO100. Granted 1/8000 get's only one more stop, but in some cases it would be nice. I feel ultimately that the slower shutter speed is a requirement of the extra extra quiet shutter of the 6D.Overall: This camera works VERY well with 24-105 F4L IS USM lens. (You can get them as a kit) The camera is lacking a few features of it's bigger brother the 5D, such as HDR RAW processing. However the sensitivity of the sensor and processor are on par with it's sibling. You are losing 2 MP of information, but getting higher ISO sensitivity and clarity in low li

I have never written a review for any product, but I liked this camera enough to take the time to write one.A little background and disclosures, I have had this camera since december 6th 2013, so nearly 2 month in use and nearly a 3000 pictures taken. I come from two prior canon bodies, the XS for 4 years and the T4i for one year.It took me a long time to decide between the Nikon D610, the sony A7 and this one. I finally when with this camera mostly because of my prior lenses and flash I had for my other canons, and I don't claim to compare this one to the two others. I read plenty of reviews comparing all three and for those who are looking for a comparison here you might as well google more professional reviews than mine.The bottom line for me after reading all the reviews was that these were great cameras producing great images, therefore, since I had already accessories, I went with Canon.Concerning my needs and why the need to upgrade from the T4i to this one was low light shooting indoors of my one year old. I was very unsatisfied with the low light capabilities of the T4i and the iso at 1600 looked too noisy for me. Otherwise, it was a great camera that served me well.Now, to the camera.Since I said low light was an issue for me, I took the camera and immediately snapped picture of my living room with no flash. It was dark enough and the auto iso went to 12800. I thought, Ok, it will probably be terrible but let's try. When I looked on my 27" screen at the result I was surprised. The picture was noisy sure but it was comparable to the results I got from my T4i at 1600 iso.So from there I started expecting great things from this camera and therefore I was disappointed rather quickly.I started using the kit lens which is an L lens and theoretically should be very good, but I found my 50 mm 1.4 produced way nicer images indoors. Outdoors, the 24-105 mm produced great images and proves obviously more versatile, I guess it's unfair to compare both these lenses since the 50 mm 1.4 is such a great lens anyways. But, in my mind, I thought an L lens should be way better than a cheap 50 mm that I got on amazon for $290.Now, the wifi and GPS.I have tried using the GPS, and I'm sure it can be helpful, but after I saw it draining my battery in one day while on standby, I just turned it off and decided to turn it on only when needed (like when traveling). The problem with this is that I went to DC took nearly a thousand pictures and forgot that it was off. Therefore, no geotagging for the whole trip (Granted, I can add that info later since I know where the pics were taken, but you get catch my drift). So I don't like how the GPS stays on when your turn off the camera, this really limits battery life. When turned off, my battery lasts for days.The Wifi is arguable more useful, and the iPhone app is quite easy to use. However, I have had problems connecting to it using the camera as a router. It proved a little bit finicky where I would find it in the wireless networks but then it would disappear just when I connected to it. Weird, I'm probably doing something wrong here. Otherwise, when I connect the camera to my home network, My iPhone finds it and takes pictures and everything, no problems.I have not used it much though and I still need to find a smoother way to use it to automatically import my pictures into iPhoto. Currently, when it imports them it puts each picture in a new event, creating mayhem in my library. I have tried the eyefi card before on my T4i and it imported automatically with very little effort on my part and it kept my library well organized. Again, this is software issue but after tinkering with it for a while I couldn't solve that problem so for now I just pop my SD into my IMac, it's faster anyways.HandlingThe camera is quite large compared to my two previous bodies, so for me I felt this is the heaviest camera I have ever used. So I know how this is advertised as the smallest full frame DSLR in the world, but to me, and many people like me, we won't get to feel this way because we are coming from the opposite direction, from cropped sensors and point and shoot. However, despite it being large (again all is relative in this world) it didn't bother me much even when I have my Speedlite 430 EX II, as long as I don't carry it around my neck for a while. It's heavy enough that I actually carry it on my hand and in my bag most of the time as opposed to the XS or T4i where I could keep them for an hour or two with no problems around my neck. So for people looking at buying a small therefore light to travel camera, you need to realize that it is still a heavy camera, especially with the 24-105 mm attached to it! When I put the 50 mm on, it actually is way lighter and more friendly to my neck, but then you lose on versatility.The buttons, dials, wheel are easy to use and self explanatory. Since I am not a pro photographer, I can't really comment on what's missing and how it affects workflow, for me

There are many reviews by professionals on this camera, so I won't go into the hard technical details. For that, see DPReview.com, or read the reviews by Ken Rockwell and Bryan Carnathan. What I want to discuss here are my reasons for buying this 6D instead of the 5D-Mk.II or 5D-Mk.III. First off, I already have a 60D and four "L" series lenses, plus a Rokinon 85mm f1.4. The 60D is a wonderful camera, but the APS-C sensor, with it's 1.6 crop factor, was preventing me from getting the most out of my lenses. I knew I wanted a full-frame body, but the 5D was priced too high for me. When the 6D recently became available for $1499, I knew it was time to upgrade. At that price, it was only $500 more than the 60D's original list price, and with the on-board GPS, full frame sensor, and all of the other features, it is an amazing value. Comparing the 6D to the 5D Mk. III side by side, the 6D offers about 95% of the functionality of the 5D-III for $1,000 less. The only major differences appear to be that the 5D-III has two additional megapixels, a faster burst rate, larger buffer memory, a fancier autofocus system with more focus points, and a slightly better pentaprism that gives a100% viewfinder frame. The CMOS sensor in the 6D has almost identical performance in terms of signal to noise ratio, high ISO capability, and color rendition; i.e. it captures images every bit as beautiful as the 5D Mk.III. The 5D Mk. III probably has better weather sealing. In the hand, the 6D and 60D feel virtually identical, and the 6D feels almost exactly like the 5D-III except a little lighter in weight. This ergonomic similarity is especially true if comparing the three cameras with battery grips installed on them. Ergonomics is extremely important to me: if the camera is too small (like the Canon Rebel series), or somehow just doesn't feel good in the hand, the photography "experience" won't be as enjoyable. The 60D and 6D both feel wonderful in your hand. If you buy a 6D, I highly recommend getting a BG-13 battery grip for it, especially if you will be using the heavier "L" series lenses like the 70-200. The NEEWER and Meike battery grips are both solid pieces of kit for around $40 (or you could pay the $200 for Canon's "official" BG-13 if you are a Canon purist).Now for some specifics Pros and Cons:Pros:1. Full frame 35mm x 24mm, 20 megapixel CMOS sensor. Takes beautiful, noise free images up to to ISO 3200, and very good (slightly noisy) images to ISO 6400. Much higher ISO speeds are available, but the signal-to-noise ratio falls off fast above ISO 6400. There are cameras from Nikon, Pentax and Sony that have sensors up to 36 megapixels, but realistically, very few people will ever print an image larger than 20" x 30", and the 20 megapixels that the 6D delivers are more than enough resolution for 20"x30" prints.2. On Board GPS and WiFi. The GPS allows for automatically geotagging your photos with latitude, longitude, and elevation data in the EXIF header; a very nice feature for landscape photography. The GPS can be set to just geotag images, or store a continuous GPS tracklog. The tracklog feature increases battery drain, and I don't recommend using it if you have an actual GPS (like a Garmin handheld unit) for hiking trips. WARNING: Power to the GPS chipset on the 6D is not controlled by the main power switch on the camera! Even when that switch is "off", the GPS is still running if it has been enabled in the camera's menu. This will drain your battery flat in a few hours. So don't forget to either remove the battery or disable GPS in the menu when putting the camera away at the end of a shooting session. This is not a malfunction: Canon designed the GPS chipset to function this way so that the camera would always be ready to shoot instantly (assuming you are outdoors with a clear view of the sky). A GPS chipset can take as long as 7 minutes to lock on to satellites and initialize it's location if the device has been powered down for several weeks and/or moved a long distance since it's last use. Even a "warm re-start" of a GPS unit can require 20 to 40 seconds to initialize, and that's far too long for a photographer to capture a shot of a moving subject. So the 6D has been designed to keep the GPS "hot" and ready for instant use, even when the main power switch is "off". The WiFi capability has several uses: transfer of images to a WiFi printer or another WiFi enabled camera, Connection to an Android or Apple IOS smart phone running Canon's EOS Remote App, and maybe other uses I haven't heard about. I have used the WiFi remote capability on my Samsung Galaxy MP3 player and it does work, although setup and configuration seems to be more difficult and complicated than it ought to be. EOS Remote puts the camera into LiveView mode and lets you see what the sensor is seeing. You can control ISO, aperture and shutter speed, and trip the shutter, from much farther away than with the Canon infrared remote, and in any

I also own a 5D MK II and 60D and the 6D is a near marriage of the two older cameras: full frame innards of the 5D MKII coupled with the petite form factor and controls of the 60D. Toss in Wi-Fi, GPS, AF tweaks, enhanced high ISO, and that's the 6D in a nutshell.CONSTRUCTION: The 6D is a handsome camera with top notch fit and finish: tough magnesium body shell, engineering grade plastic top panel and matte black paint. I suspect the plastic panel was used to enhance Wi-Fi/GPS reception. Canon claims the 6D is weather resistant to the same level as the 7D and 1N and, indeed, mist and light rain don't faze it but I'd protect it in a downpour. The textured rubber grip is comfortable for my medium sized hands and feels secure. It's noticeably smaller and lighter than a 5D MKII and the same size and weight as the 60D.The 6D is very quiet. My 5D MKII and 70D thunder next to it. However, if quiet isn't enough, silent drive mode can fade operation to pianissimo, making it idea for stage and intimate ceremonies.The 3.0" 1,040,000 dot LCD is vivid and clear and spanks my 5D MKII in terms of clarity. It appears to the same LCD as the 60D but without the articulating ability.CONTROLS: The Spartan control interface was inherited from the 60D but buttons and wheels feel a little more solid and precise. Like the 60D, there's no joystick, and dedicated flash exposure compensation (FEC) and white balance buttons are MIA. FEC is set on the LCD. I prefer a dedicated FEC button so flash compensation may be applied while looking through the viewfinder. One control was inherited from the 7D: a button/switch on the upper right for toggling between LiveView and video.AUTOFOCUS: The 6D AF array has the same diamond shaped coverage as the 5D MKII, a single cross point (center) but two additional outer points. The center AF point has been significantly enhanced and is amazingly sensitive and sure-footed in low light. It can snag focus in closets and caves! The 10 single axis outer points are not nearly as senstive but are better than those of the 5D MKII. All in all, a big step up from 5D MKII AF.Contrast AF used in LiveView/Video is pokey compared to an Olympus Pen or S90, but a level faster and more sure-footed than contrast AF on the 60D or 7D, and a couple levels better than the 5D MKII. If you're not in a hurry, it's very accurate and fine for macro and product shots.IMAGE QUALITY: RAW image output very similar t the 5D MKII from ISO 100 to 1600, i.e., great! The 6D comes into its own at high ISO, and coupled with ultra sensitive AF, is an amazing low light camera. By ISO 3200 the 6D pulls away from the 5D MKII and is shockingly good at ISO 12800 with only moderate noise reduction. Beyond ISO 12800 is emergency use for me, but if I need to shoot at ISO 102400 the center AF point is up to the task. I'm not an avid "shadow lifter" but the 6D is amazingly clean--less patterned artifacts--and you can easily bump up shadows another stop over the 5D MKII when needed.WI-FI: WI-FI via the EOS Remote app can be used to set exposure, select AF points, fire the shutter., etc. Like the wired EOS remote, you can use LiveView or save images on your iPhone, iPad or Droid. Wi-Fi drains the battery fast, so have spares ready. My only complaint is Wi-Fi is needlessly complicated to set up.GPS setup is easy: two or three menu selections, point the pentaprism at the sky and you're done. However, acquiring a GPS signal in downtown Honolulu was impossible due to tall buildings and nearby mountains. I was able to catch the signal here and there on Oahu but found GPS spotty. I had hoped GPS would bring clarity to my befuddling vacation images but I'll reserve final judgement until I get travel time in North America during the summer. For now, I disabled GPS since it shortens battery life.VIEWFINDER: The quality of the optical viewfinder is astounding. On paper the specs of 97% coverage and .71x magnification are less impressive than the 5D MKII/III. However, viewfinder clarity is a level above my 5D MK II, 60D or 7D. Even with a slowish F4 zoom the focusing screen is bright, grainless, smooth and vivid. It's a real pleasure to shoot with.FLASH: Although the 6D is a prosumer camera aimed at serious hobbyists, it lacks a popup flash. My 430EX II Speedlite works great but I miss having a popup for fill flash and E-TTL trigger use. If you're looking for a small Speedlite, consider the Canon 270EX II Speedlite Flash for Canon SLR Cameras (Black): it fits in a pocket, can bounce and is about twice as powerful as a popup.LAST BLURB: Canon's blend of features from multiple cameras make the 6D the a highly evolved and refined camera. Tried and true works for me: menus, features and controls were very familiar. I barely needed to crack the manual. I also love the small form factor combined with full frame format. It's easy on the shoulder, able to capture clean and vivid images in almost any light and, for me, the ideal travel DSLR.

I've had this camera around 6 months now so I decided to write the review. In my mind you can't really write a review after owning the camera for a day or even a week. I have thoroughly tested this camera as a semi-pro photographer. I have taken just over 10,000 pictures with it. I have used it for many professional gigs included food photography, studio portraits, fashion and interior/architectural. I have used it for leisure on family trips and urban hiking.If you want technical stuff there are a million websites that go over the specs of this camera with a fine tooth comb. This is a great camera! It takes great photos that can compete with any of the pro level cameras on image quality (IQ). This camera is light too which is a plus. When purchasing this camera I could have cared less about the wifi and gps. Upon owning the camera I can say that I actually like and use both features more often that I thought I would. The wifi is great for self portraits and setting up the camera and walking away from it. You can also change aperture, shutter speed and ISO right from the app which is nice. Another great feature is handing my iPad to a really picky client so we can discuss the photos as they are shot. I usually would never offer this or let anyone see the photos before I put my own touches to them, but sometimes, with some clients, it is easier to just give them the iPad and let them have some input. I'm in the business of making my clients happy and this is one—albeit rare—option that I have and can use with the very picky and demanding clients.I use the gps sometimes. It's certainly a feature I could live without, but I do use it and like it. If they put this option in at the expense of something else I would say take it out. I'm not sure what, if any, sacrifices they had to make to put gps in the camera, but it isn't a feature that I find useful enough to actually want. With that being said, it is really cool to take on a walk-a-bout on vacation or on a hike and see the path that you took and exactly where the pictures were taken. The gps isn't pinpoint accurate indoors, but it is mostly accurate when outside. It does seem to take a while to get a signal locked on. I think you can use your phones gps too if you want. I haven't used that feature, I do think I remember reading that you can do it though.The video quality on this camera is good. I know a lot of people tsk, tsk the moire patterns, but all of the DSLRs have these, the 5d Mrk iii to a lesser extent, but this camera is made for stills not video, as is the 5d mrk iii. All of the DSLRs have the rolling shutter effect too. The 6D performs admirably with video. If you want this for professional video you should buy a camera made for professional video, if you want a still camera that will take great video this camera is rock solid. The video is mildly worse than the 5d, but c'mon the 5d also costs a lot more.I love this camera! The autofocus is great, the low light (high ISO) performance is great, and the IQ is great! I give it 4 stars mainly for the max shutter sync only being 180, which isn't bad, but I would have really like the standard 200 at least. Also a joystick would have been nice. I don't mind the 11 AF points, but I wish they were more spread out across the frame. All of the AF points work very well, but in really low contrast, low light situations you have to rely on the center point, otherwise the outer points are very good in normal use. I don't have many complaints about this camera. For the price that they are offering this camera they chose to make some sacrifices and I don't mind the ones that they made. I purchased the 6D because I really need a FF camera and the lowlight capabilities. I was getting hired more often for photography and I needed a camera that could perform... and this camera does! I took that extra money I saved from buying the 5d and purchased a decent lighting system and the 70-200 f2.8 non-IS. The 6ds photos are indistinguishable from the 5ds as far as IQ. Maybe even a little better at high ISO.I'm not sure how this compares (hands on) with any of Nikons cameras and I truly don't care. I did a lot of research before buying the 6D and I almost went with the D600. I had a couple of canon lenses that I liked and that really was the tie-breaker along with the 6Ds lowlight performance. Now that I have the 6D I'm focused on making the most out of the camera I have and for my purposes this camera is everything that I need it to be and more. No camera is perfect and photography doesn't rely on any specific camera. I could jump to a Nikon system right now if I were given the opportunity and I would try and get the most out of that camera. In the end I want the camera out of the the way. I just want great photographs. The 6d is aiding me on that mission. I have real world experience with this camera and it definitely has some minor drawbacks that may even be deal breakers to some. Overall this camera should make most peop

Bottom line: This camera is perfect for a pro who needs a second body or an amateur looking to step up into full-frame. The cost is right, the quality is what you would expect (see below), and the pictures are stunning. Complements my 5D mkII and 40D perfectly, and seems like a reasonable merging of the two. Although a new user might feel comfortable, I would recommend this camera to those with experience in photography. Fantastic camera, glad I bought it!The details: I'm going to start with what I don't like first. Keep in mind that none of these are significant and do not affect my enjoyment of the camera a bit. They are small things that I've noticed, though. First, the build quality is slightly below what I would expect. I have no doubt that the camera is rugged, but I'm used to feeling the sturdiness of a camera in my hands. When i first picked it up, it seemed too light and plasticy to hold up to regular use and the occasional bump. But it's worked fine and the plastic is necessary for the GPS and Wi-fiSecond, although it's made by Canon, there are some small user interface differences between this and previous models. You may at first turn it on and think, "Wait, where's that setting I used to love?" It's there, but it's likely buried, accessed via a counterintuitive route, or on the opposite end of the camera! But, after a few minutes of messing around you'll be fine navigating all that the camera offers.So, onto the good and great:Image quality: Surprise! It is amazing. It is leaps and bounds above my 40D (likely due in part to the full frame), significantly better than my old 5D, and I would say marginally better than my 5D mk II. Obviously this last comparison is debatable and can actually be ignored entirely; both produce stunning images that are only slightly different upon unusual inspection. If you're used to a point-and-shoot or worse, your cell phone camera, you'll probably cry a little once you see the images this thing takes. They're sharp naturally, without post-processing. The exposure is sometimes a tad off, but it's still better than most bodies I've used.Low-light: I found out by accident how capable this camera was of taking low-light images. After opening the camera the night I received it, clicked the shutter by accident and was blown away by the image it produced. The ISO was not cranked to the max and the lens was not particularly open. I've added the image to show what I mean. On my previous cameras, those shadows in such low light would have been indecipherable. This is my go-to when out for an evening shoot.UI: As mentioned, there is a slight learning curve. Canon moved some things around, I think to keep up with modern conventions, so if you're coming from a previous Canon body you might have to take some time to learn where all the important settings are. But once you find them, they're easy to remember. Buttons, dials, etc., are all self-explanatory.Specs: On paper the camera is impressive. All of its features add up to a wonderful photography experience. Low-light noise handling, the autofocus, dynamic range, ISO, shutter speed, and general speed are all superb thanks to the powerful processor. The viewfinder is clear and encompassing. You can crop in-camera and the battery lasts plenty.Bells and Whistles: This thing has them. They were not a primary concern for me, but after a month of heavy use I can say I'm glad they're there. The Wi-fi and GPS enablement is a time-saver and appreciated nicety. The latter is becoming increasingly popular with online photo sites, so it's just something cool to have built-in.The magic: The processor and focus mechanisms in this thing are unparalleled. There are times where I would normally switch into manual focus to get the right feel to the picture, but this camera predicts with 90% accuracy what I intended. When shooting complex subjects with multiple textures, the camera accurately selects what I would have focused on. And beyond just focusing on faces of human subjects, it targets specifically their eyes. It's wonderful.This camera is amazing. If you've been contemplating this for a while and have had trouble justifying the cost or have been switching between this and other bodies but have yet to make a decision, but it. If you stumbled across this and are considering it for an expensive impulse buy, buy it. If you have a significant other still using an earlier body and want to help them step up their game, buy it. You will not regret it.

I owned a 5d1 and then a 5d2 for many years shooting wedding and portraiture. I loved both those cameras and wasn't really in the market for a new body until my 5d1 took a nasty spill and the AF light indicator stopped working. I thought about picking up a 2nd 5d2 or another 5d1 on the used market but in the end I decided it would be a good time to upgrade.The 1dx was out of my price range, the 70d is a crop camera (no offense to crop shooters it just doesn't fit my style or lens lineup) so it came down to the 5d3 or 6d. Luckily I had access to both cameras so I was able to play around with both as well as get other photographer's opinions before deciding. I concluded that while the 5d3 was clearly the "better" camera, it wasn't really the better camera for ME.The main gripe people seemed to have against the 6d (at least based on specs) is the lack luster AF system. Not enough points, only one cross type, etc. This worried me a bit because the only complaint I had about the 5d2 was the AF could be a little frustrating at times. It wasn't a major complaint however, I never totally missed a big moment or amazing picture because of the 5d2 AF, it just made me work a little harder in low light sometimes and so I was hoping for at least an upgrade in that department.So when I used the 6d for the first time I pleasantly surprised to find that, despite the complaints I had read about from spec watchers, the 6d AF actually was a decent improvement from the 5d2. Yes, it would have been nice to have a gazillion cross-type AF points like the 5d3, but again my frustrations with the 5d2 AF were never that dramatic. The 6d added a couple more points and is both quicker and more accurate so I was satisfied. I really only use 3 focus points anyway, center and the the two outer most points.Another aspect where the 6d pleasantly surprised me was ISO performance. ISO on the 5d2 was quite good, I shot to 3200 regularly and would occasionally go to 6400 if it was a shot I really needed but I found/find that with the 6d I can get good, usable shots at 12800. I could maybe push it further but I've never had to try. The 5d3 I used was fantastic on ISO as well but not quite as good as the 6d. While focus points aren't a huge deal with me, ISO performance is so this was a major bonus for the 6d.A couple more things that I thought might bother me about the 6d but haven't been an issue for me: (1)SD cards... I prefer CF cards but SDs are more affordable and don't require a reader. It wasn't hard to sell myself on that (2) 1/180 sync speed. I shoot some OCF and I was worried about that but 1/180 vs 1/200 hasn't been much different... (3)the joy stick. I sometimes find myself searching with my thumb for that joystick but I don't mind the d-pad at all, I just have to get used to using it. (4) 1/4000 second shutter speed. I have a 50/1.2 and I might have to stop it down a little in bright, bright conditions but it hasn't come up yet. I can drop the ISO to 50 and that usually takes care of the issue.The only really significant factor that appealed to me about the 5d3 over the 6d was the dual memory slots... that would be a nice luxury to have but frankly, I lived without it before on the prior 5d's so I can live without it now. I'd rather have the wifi of the 6d anyway.With all those function and performance based issues out of the way, I can move on to the more practical matter of cost. Like I said, I shoot weddings, portraits, and events. Its a business for me and consequently every purchase I make has to make financial sense for my business. The 6d will deliver the exact same results as the 5d3 will for the type of work I do and it costs half as much. That was not a difficult decision for me to make.Again, I'm not saying that 6d is a better camera than the 5d3, clearly its not, I'm just saying that it's the better camera for ME. In the end I retired my 5d1, sold my 5d2 and then picked up two 6d's for a little less than the price of one 5d3... It's nice having two identical bodies with the same batteries, same memory cards, and same amazing ISO performance. As much as I loved my 5d1, it's tragic demise may have been a good thing for me in the end!

Note - I acquired the Canon 6D (body only) through an incentive premium program and did not purchase from Amazon. I have had this camera for approx 2 months.Much has been written editorially and by end-users about the Canon 6D, so I will highlight only items which are most relevant to my experience thus far.Canon 6D lay-out - As a creature of habit, initially I was a bit dismayed with the feature lay-out of the Canon 6D. This is in comparison to my Canon 50D which I have owned for several years. After a couple of sessions, I have come to really enjoy the well thought out lay-out of this camera. First, the "Off/On" switch is located top left below the Mode Dial. Second, the Mode Dial has a lock button to prevent inadvertent changes. Third, I really like how the Quick Control & Multi-controller dials have evolved into a single dial. Fourth, the Back Focus button (AF-ON) is located in a very accessible spot - on the 50D, I constantly fumble to locate it without looking. Finally, I also like the location of the Live View access button - much more intuitive than the 50D.Full Frame - As I previously mentioned, my other DSLR is a Canon 50D. This camera uses what is commonly referred to as a "crop sensor". When I first got the 50D, I was thrown off by the change in perspective compared to my Canon SLR film camera. That said, I am so happy to be shooting Full Frame again! I won't get into all of the technical reasons why Full Frame over APS-C/Crop Sensor except to say, I am thrilled with the light gathering capability of the 6D. I can shoot at lower iso's thus reducing any image noise potential. 6D - 20.2mp/50D - 15.1mp. Fyi, my primary lens are: 24-70mm f/2.8L USM & 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM.Shutter - I don't know if it's my imagination, the Canon 6D seems to have a relatively quiet shutter. Editorials and end-users have commented on continuous shooting speed. I'll just say 4.5fps will not set the world on fire by today's standards. It is plenty fast so long as I am not shooting action sports/scenes. My 50D shoots @ 6.3fps which will be well suited for action shots.AF Points - I generally use center auto focus point. Having a gazillion auto focus points is not a priority nor a requirement for my needs.Media card - The 6D uses an SD card. And there is only one slot. Some cameras now have multiple slots and can use both Compact Flash & SD. As above, not a priority nor a requirement for my shooting needs.Manual focus - In combination of the location of the Live View & the Magnify buttons, manual focusing has now become an integral part of shooting technique/routine. Fyi, AF works as expected.Battery life - In general, battery life is as expected and acceptable. Now that I am shooting more in Live View, battery life has decreased (as expected). I will be buying at least one more battery for a back-up.New technology | WiFi & GPS - Presently, I do not use the WiFi feature. Since I usually shoot on the fly and like to pack light, I do not carry a laptop/iPad. At some point, I will explore integrating WiFi into my routine. GPS is a real cool feature for geo-tagging. Call me old fashion/old school... I have no compelling reason to geo-tag at this time. Like WiFi, I will explore later and perhaps use. That said, these two features are battery power guzzlers. So the upside for me is my battery(s) will last longer in the field.Build - I am liking the build and feel of the 6D. It fits my hand very well. Feels solid. The body is textured in all the right places.Flash - No built in flash. No biggie here as I prefer using external light sources.Conclusion - Overall, I am thrilled to have this camera in my bag. It has performed (thus far) to expectations. When my skills grow and expand, I will consider a 5D. In the meantime, I look fwd to viewing my new photos after a shoot and determine if any are worthy of those slick photo gifts (canvas prints, glass prints, metal sublimation prints) for family & friends! Ps: still using the 50D for action stuff and where a little more reach is needed.---Product Review Update - Jun 10th, 2013When I wrote the above Canon 6D product review, I had used the 6D for about two months. Since the original review, I have had the opportunity to use this camera in the field extensively. That said, I would like to add additional comments referencing the Canon 6D.Canon 6D lay-out - I have completely bought into the intuitive lay-out of the 6D. Besides to usual AF/Drive/ISO/Metering buttons on the top right of the camera, the consolidation of the Quick Control dial, the Multi-controller & Set button is well thought out, easy-to-access and intuitive. I like this set-up much better than the separate joy-stick/multi-controller found on my 50D. To access the shooting functions, all I have to do is push the "Q" button and navigate with the Quick Control/Multi-controller/Set button. Easy peazy.Shutter - Even in standard mode, the shutter on the Canon 6D is noticeably quiet. Nice feature.Continuous shooting mode - I ha

I've owned the 5D Mark II and the 7D, so this review is in light of both those experiences. I am a professional, simply meaning I get hired to take photos of people, landscapes, and events and I expect to be paid for that work. :)- surpasses the Mark II and the 7D in image quality, for what I shoot and the way I shoot it. The reduction of noise in low light is fantastic. I also found that my 7D just wasn't reliable when it came to metering. It's so nice to know that what I'm seeing in the live preview is what I'll actually have to work with in editing. I really missed the full frame when I moved from a 5DII to a 7D for video purposes.- highlight alert, when enabled, is helpful to me. I have a tendency to overexpose and that is a big blinking reminder to adjust my settings.- you have to press Q before the keypad function will work (for copyrighting images, naming wi-fi, etc.). I don't remember that from the 7D or the 5DII.- the wi-fi functionality is really cool. It's more difficult to make it work when there is another wi-fi network present, and I really wish I could use it with video. This isn't really functional with anything that moves too quickly, so I don't know why they tout it as a benefit for wildlife photography. It is more useful in situations where you need the camera to be really high or really low, self-portraits and DIY family portraits, or perhaps photographs of your kids playing where you don't want to be in the room distracting them.- it appears that they've tried to make it so the camera only communicates fully with Canon brand batteries. Other batteries work, but you can't view the power level, and if you're using a third party battery it will tell you 'can not communicate with battery' whenever you turn the camera on, which is super annoying. Sometimes I turn the camera on and try to start shooting right away and the shutter won't go because that screen is still up.- video with STM lenses doesn't automatically continuously autofocus (I believe the EOS M is the only body that does that right now). You can still focus with it by hitting the back button but it's not really functional for moving subjects or low-light situations - exposure goes all over the place and it's hella loud. There might be a setting I'm missing for the exposure problem.- joystick missing from the 7D is replaced by a directional pad inside the big wheel around the 'set' button. I prefer it to the joystick.- video modes are expanded to include ALL-I and IPB. I had never heard of these modes before, but as far as I can understand it, ALL-I compression is done in each frame, and it's restricted to that one frame, making it ideal for situations where you'd need to be grabbing stills from your video. With IPB, the frames are more reliant on each other and you might get enhanced detail. I can't see any difference in image quality.- I shoot with a few vintage lenses and it works fantastically. When I used vintage lenses on my 5DII, the mirror would get stuck every once in a while, prompting me to switch to the 7D. The mirror works fine with my vintage lenses despite a shallower body?- no buttons on the left side, takes a bit of getting used to coming from the 7D.- you can change the aspect ratio of what you're shooting. Default is 3:2, but 1:1, 4:3, and 16:9 are also included. 16:9 is great for time-lapses.- autofocus is similar to MKII. I like it simple, but there does seem to be a little problem with hunting for focus in extremely low light conditions. I like to take photos completely in the dark with a flash sometimes, and it's kind of difficult - could be partly a lens choice, too.- there doesn't seem to be a way to turn off live view exposure simulation... not sure if I'm missing something there.Overall, this camera is fantastic and very much worth the money for what I use it for.

I already own a Canon T4i and T1i, wished to go full frame for some time. I am a amateur with decent skill level and own some of the Canon prime lenses and 430EXii speedlite.Options considered:1) Canon 5D Mark iii - Too costly and big for me but a dream.2) Nikon D800 - Again big and costly. 36 mp...not for me. For some category of people, this could be best of bunch.3) Canon 5D Mii - Already aged and doesn't match the ISO performance of 6D. Again bigger.4) Nikon D600 - Toughest competitor but not convincing enough for me to sell my Canon primes and speedlite. Also, i don't like the colors of Nikon specially for portraits. It offers some advantages over canon - specially higher dynamic range and better color depth. DXO seems to favor it but looks biased. DXO rates it over 6D in ISO, however, everyone else who has tested this and 6D seems to favor 6D for lower noise at same ISO.I will definitely update this review and rating after using it for decent time. My observations so far:Pros:1) Low light and ISO performance - Yes, this is the biggest factor to go full frame and 6D is better than old generation full frames and neck-to-neck with none other than 5DMiii. As per reports, also beating rival Nikon D600 by a small margin. With a canon T4i, i can see considerable noise at ISO 800, this is very clean at 6400. I no longer need to worry about ISO and use faster shutter when required in low light conditions which is must for me as a father of 2 year old.2) Center AF focus point is really great, it can focus in conditions i never imagined with Canon T4i. As per reports, this can focus in some conditions where Nikon D600 fails.3) Kit lens (24-105 F/4) is reasonably good and costly as compared to kit lens that comes with Nikon D600. I would recommend everyone to purchase 6D with kit lens even if you already have one. You can easily sell it for at least $750 (new is over 1K).4) WiFi - Haven't used it yet, will configure this weekend. It is useful in many ways. For me, it would help in framing self-portraits and make-up for lack of vari-angle LCD.5) Light weight - Honestly, this is bigger than what i expected (feel so due to bigger kit lens) but I am still happy because i can't imagine going even bigger with 5DMiii.6) AF micro adjust7) SDHC memory cards instead of CF - I already have 4 SDHC cards (16GB each) which i use across my all cameras. CF cards are costly. I am happy that 6D use SDHC.What i miss:1) Touch-screen - Canon T4i is having a very nice touch screen. If canon had decided to put touch-screen on 6D, prices could have been higher, so no issue here but i really miss it.2) My 18-135mm STM IS lens which i used on T4i: Kit lens with 6D is 24-105mm L F/4 while my 18-135 lens was practically 28.8-216mm (due to 1.6 crop factor) which is very good range on the telephoto side as compared to 105mm. Anyway, this lens can not be compared to image quality of L lens on same focal lengths.Also, STM lens are good for auto-focusing in video on compatible cameras (Read: T4i and new T5i) without recording auto focus sound. On 6D, i must focus manually in order to have decent video.3) Auto white balance on T4i is very good, i never had to use other presets or custom WB. Auto white balance on 6D is little on the warm side (only used so far in average tungsten lit indoor environment), i must play around with WB more often to get colors of my liking and it allows to save just 1 custom WB setting. Even, my P&S Panasonic gives me option to save 2 custom WB settings. I could be wrong here, its just a few days with me yet. Also, there is no dedicated button for WB :(What i don't care about:1) 97% viewfinder coverage - I can imagine that 3% less can possibly effect 4-5% of my pictures (for my kind of use). With 20 mega-pixels, i don't mind cropping some of my pictures (for my use, there won't be many).2) Built-in flash: Although, I never used popup flash on T4i alone, it has ability to trigger speedlite remotely and i used it frequently to trigger my 430EXii remotely. Now with 6D, i must purchase RF triggers (could be Yongnuo 622C). Although, not having a built-in flash doesn't matter to me, its a deal breaker for many. This is nice-to-have. Anyway, no regrets here, i will be fine with remote triggers which anyway are better than using IR on T4i.3) Only 1 card slot - Good enough for me but could hurt professional/event photographers who use second slot to backup everything as a security against memory card failure.Cons:1) Just 1 cross type AF point - Although, the cross type AF point in center is one of the best ever and it can focus in conditions where many rivals will fail, i am still not happy with Canon's decision not to put more cross type points. I shoot mostly with center point but need better AF system for at least 20% of my need. Being a father of 2 year old who is always in action, i do miss some of the shots. I don't expect an AF system of 7D or 5Dmiii at this price but this could have been better with at least 9 or 11 cro

I spent about a month researching the Nikon D600, Nikon D800, Canon 6D, and the Canon 5D iii. I'm a professional digital matte painter in the movie industry. I spend a lot of time shooting reference images of landscapes and architecture from unique locations throughout the US and the world.After trying each camera at a local shop, I decided to narrow down my options to the Canon 6D and Nikon D600. I'm not loyal to either brand. My main priorities for a full frame is image quality and handling. I even downloaded RAW samples and compared them in Photoshop.Here's some key factors that went into my decision:=====================================================================Canon 6DPROS:*Dynamic Range is greatThe whole DXO mark of the Nikon D600 having 2 more stops is over-hyped! If you shoot RAW, you have plenty of room to bring back details in the shadows and highlights. If you know how to use Photoshop and camera RAW, this is not a big factor.*Great High ISO performanceImages hold up great in low light situations. Handheld Night Scene works great! It shoots 4 bracketed exposures and combines them in-camera. The result is a very well exposed jpeg image. Main limitation of this that it saves a jpeg image only. I shoot mainly RAW. A workaround I end up doing is shooting my usual RAW images and then switch to Handheld Night Scene to get a nice jpeg. Then I have the best of both worlds.*Very accurate color rendition.What you see in real life is what you get from the photos.*Ergonomics are great I have fairly small hands and the camera fits like a glove. It feels solid and well balanced.*The GPS and Wi-fi are amazing!Here's where Canon really stepped up their game. The directions aren't the clearest on how to set it up, but I figured it out through some trial and error. GPS: It takes about 1-2 minutes to locate and lock on a satellite signal. Every time you shoot, the global coordinates of the camera are embedded into the RAW or jpeg file. So after a days work, I can see where each image was taken. The Canon 6D comes with a map utility software to view this. Better yet, if you have Adobe Lightroom(highly recommended), the program has a dedicated "Map" tab. It uses Google maps, so you can navigate and zoom to each location you shot. Now I never have to name my files with long descriptions like "DTLA_CornerOfSpringSt&6thSt_Noon_3-14-2013.jpeg" just so I can remember where I was. Wi-Fi: Works great! Essentially, the Canon 6D acts like a wireless router. Once you activate it, you can search for the camera on your smart phone. Make sure you install the free EOS Utility app for your phone. Once you connect, your smart phone acts like a live viewfinder and remote control, with the ability to adjust basic settings. ie, shutter speed, iso, focusing points.*Nice viewfinderVery sharp and bright in reference to what I'm actually seeing. The whole 97% vs 100% viewfinder coverage is not a factor at all. So what if i don't see 3% of the image through the viewfinder. In the end, that just means you get an extra 3% of the image you didn't see after you view it on your computer. I end up cropping a lot in Photoshop anyhow.*Very convenient and smart button layouts.I can easily change my iso speed and aperture settings without any thinking. Nice integration of the rear dial to change apertures and make quick adjustments on the fly.*Weather sealedCanon finally decided to address their fogging issue that plagued the previous 5D ii. Now I have some assurance that the camera can handle some adverse weather conditions.*Very silent shutter soundA nice addition when shooting with a tour or in a cathedral/sacred place.CONS*No flash pop up. The high ISO performance makes up for this though.*20 megapixels vs the 24 megapixels on the D600. Not a big difference, but a small detail nonetheless*1 card slotOriginally this bothered me. But then I thought, why can't I just carry a tiny SD card in my pocket as a backup.*11 auto focus pointsCanon dropped the ball on this one. But I do not shoot sports and weddings, so it does not affect my shooting experience. I've been content with the 11 it provides, plenty for me to adjust my focus areas.*12 stops dynamic range vs 14 stops on the D600. If you shoot RAW, this is not a deal breaker*Some special modes, ie Scene Handheld and HDR, can only be saved as jpeg.=====================================================================Nikon D600PROS:*Slightly better Dynamic Range than the Canon 6DI spent a long time testing out the RAW images but did not see a significant advantage. If you know how to bracket exposures, then both cameras are on par.*Great ergonomics.I really enjoyed holding the D600, much better than the Nikon D800 in my opinion. The thumb rest was more pronounced on the D600. So it felt more secure in my hands.*Nice color rendition*39 focus pointsIf I was shooting sports and weddings, this would be a better addition than the Canon 6D. Then again if I was shooting

I remember the first time I used the original Canon Rebel. That glorious feeling of going from a digital point-and-shoot to a real SLR... the feel of the body, the satisfying ka-click of a real shutter, the depth of field, the control... I was hooked immediately.After later evolving to a 40D and then to a 60D, I never thought I would have that "oh wow" feeling again until I took a wild chance and spoiled myself. The 6D arrived, and from the moment I looked through that big, bright (and wide!) optical viewfinder, and experienced the amazing flick of the new "silent" shutter, as good as the 60D was, I felt I had jumped to a whole new level. I was not anticipating the new shutter - it's amazing - soft and quiet and very professional with very low volume and vibration. The feel of this thing is like the first time you throw a perfect shifter in a high-end sports car, or slip your arm around a beautiful woman. Okay, maybe that's a bit too poetic... but trust me, you'll find yourself wanting to pull out this baby and flick off a new photo every chance you get.And that was just the start...I turned on the GPS (indoors) and took a few photos a minute later - downloaded them into Lightroom - and LR showed me a satellite view of my house, right down to the corner of the house in which I took the photos! I could not believe how accurate, and how quickly it acquired its location.I haven't used it extensively, but the built-in wi-fi capabilities are pretty amazing too. View images and control your camera remotely from a smartphone or tablet. It transmits a live picture to your device (in my case, a Galaxy Android tablet) and let's you make a few adjustments remotely. It would be nice if it gave you a little more control though. You can also put it into DLNA mode to share with other devices on your network. Once I turned it on, my Playstation3 instantly saw the camera and allowed me to surf through the photos that were still on the camera on my lap. Pretty neat. I wish the UI guys had spent a little more time on the wifi profile menus - they are a lot less intuitive than the other settings. But it works well.I am amazed at the high-ISO performance and it's noise reducing DIGIC 5 processor!You can push it to ridiculous heights before it becomes obvious at anything but pixel-peeking levels. Even the 50,000 and 100,000 ISO range, while obviously noisy, are an acceptable "better than not getting the shot at all", and anything up to 3200 is barely noticeable unless you pixel peek. EVen images shot at 12,500 look pretty good once passed through the noise and color filter in Lightroom. In normal ISO ranges, colors are exceptionally vibrant and solid.The HDR feature is nice, but gives a bit more muted, low-contrast look than I usually achieve doing it manually with Photomatix. I'm not sure I would depend on it for taking realistic photos, but I look forward to really putting it through its paces soon. [UPDATE: I was too kind. The HDR feature is pretty much worthless in my opinion. It just doesn't do very good job. I've quit using it.]I went to a large local photography club the day after I bought it and they were showing off how you could buy a GPS accessory for their 7D for "only" a few hundred dollars, or a wifi/tablet app for a couple of hundred dollars more, and they had all these doo-hickeys hanging off their camera, and there I was, holding this little marvel with all of this built right in, and for a price that, while certainly not inexpensive, is a bargain within the category of full-frame cameras.Naturally, if you're not aware, as a full-frame camera, the field of view is much wider. That nice, inexpensive f2.8 Canon 40mm pancake lens now becomes a real joy to use with this camera. I splurged and got the kit with the 24-105L lens, which seems to be a wonderful lens, but I will withhold my full review of the lens until I get more time in the field with it*.There is no built-in flash, which does not bother me as I hate the harsh on-board flash, and with the low-light capabilities of this camera, it becomes even less necessary. Of course you can still use a Speedlite.If you have anything prior to the 60D, you will love this upgrade. And if you can spare the cash, it's even a big step up from the 60D as well.This thing is a game changer.Don't skip paying the rent or buying food for your children to buy one, but it's well worth skipping a few luxury items and pampering yourself with this exceptional piece of technology.* Update: still adore this camera, but I've got good news/bad news regarding the lens. I spent hours doing side-by-side pixel-peeking comparisons between this expensive (24-105L) kit lens, and the much cheaper 28-135 kit lens that came with my 40D - a lens I always considered an "average" quality lens. You can easily spend 3 times more for the L series 24-105, yet when I compared identical images side by side I found very little to justify the fancy new lens. The build quality and styling is definitely better,

my update did not post*********I realize now that there is no FEC button on the 6d which is going to be an issue for me because I almost always use a spot metering preflash (star button) over people's face to nail correct exposures using bounce flash, and use the FEC button with the rear wheel to adjust according to skin tones (+1 for white people, -1 for dark skin, etc). While I've been able to make the "set" button on the 6d a FEC button, the FEC amount still shows up on the LCD screen instead of in the viewfinder, so you'll have to take your face away from the camera for a second. I'm sure I can work with this annoyance, but I'm pretty disappointed that canon took this button away from a camera that costs almost $2,000 (while the 7d has it and costs less). I guess they have to make you wish it was a 5d mark iii. Luckily, I still have my 5d ii so I'll probably end up using that more often when I'm using flash. Or maybe it won't be as bad as it seems it's going to be, and everything will be alright. I just wanted to make it apparent that this button is missing, and no matter what you do, you have to change the FEC on the LCD screen, not in the viewfinder. I'm leaving a 5 star rating because I'm still happy with the camera; the image quality is superb.********************I will be updating this review over time. I shoot mostly weddings and I have been using two canon 5d mark ii bodies, and just sold one to get this 6d. I have kept the other one, however. I will start by stating the obvious:The canon 5d mark ii is a great camera, even 4 years after it became available. In fact, it was so good when it came out that it still holds up to many of the brand new camera bodies that are out now, in terms of its sensor.I decided to buy this 6d to replace one of the 5d ii's I have after a friend sent me an ISO 6400 raw. At first it didn't seem any better, but it is, a little bit. In fact, it's just enough better than 6400 on the 5d mark ii for me to consider using it without hesitation. I've shot at 6400 with the 5d ii many times at weddings in situations where I didn't have a choice, and while it worked, the photos had to be heavily noise reduced and I only provided them at 2 megapixels to my clients. At 6400 on the 5d ii, there is noticeable color loss and dynamic range loss. You must get the exposure right because you cannot manipulate the file much without getting some intense noise and banding. The 6d file at 6400, however, gives you some room to play. You can correct exposures much more without ruining the photo, it retains better colors, and the noise is just a hair better- that is, in a scene with mostly black. In a brightly lit scene, the 6d's noise is substantially better, about one stop, maybe a little less.In video mode, it's a different story. Iso 12800 on the 6d in video looks like 3200 on the 5d ii, no kidding. I don't know how they did this but it's pretty amazing. I don't do much video work though.The 5d mark ii has a preferable button layout, which has been retained in the 5d iii. The 6d's layout are more rebel like and obnoxious, but I'll get used to it. I miss the joystick, as the directional pad on the 6d requires you to shift your hand, and it's pretty mushy.The 1/4000 shutter speed on the 6d would have been a deal breaker to me if I did not own a 5d ii as well, because using wide aperture primes during the day at 1/4000, is just not going to happen. At f1.4, I am often in 1/8000 territory, and some times I have to drop to iso 50 on top of that if using f1.2. the 1/200 strobe sync on the 5d ii is better than the 1/180 on the 6d, as well, and yes it matters.Build quality wise, there is no comparison. The 5d ii wins hands down. The 6d feels identical to a 60d, in my opinion. I'm careful with my gear so this is not a problem.Now to the AF system: I thought there would be no real improvement here, as it's the same crappy focus diamond canon loves to give to us unless we spend over 3k. Well, I was wrong, it's better, much better. I'm used to having to use the center point all the time and the center point on the 6d (rated tofocus at -3 EV vs -0.5 EV on the mark ii) is amazing. A few test shots outside in the city at night revealed perfect focus every time in almost total darkness. This will definitely be helpful in shooting weddings, since most of them are in caves.some other things to note; the 6d has silent shooting modes while the 5d mark ii can only do them in live view mode. Unfortunately the 5dii sounds like a gunshot during a quiet wedding ceremony, so the 6d will for sure be my main body during ceremonies. It's whisper quiet with silent shooting enabled.Last, the overall sharpness is better on the 6d, but it's not bad on the 5d ii at all. This is to be expected from a sensor that's in a brand new body vs one that's 4 years old. The 6d also does in camera lens correction which is very, very nice.So is it worth the extra price for the 6d over the 5d ii if you're looking for a first time full fr

Scroll down for the update.I've rated this 3 stars because I read 3-star reviews. The 5-star reviews are just so much cheerleading and the 1-star reviewers are just venting about something that does not pertain to the product (shipping, returns, & etc.). I love this camera, so consider this a troll.I want to make two points.First, ignore reviews that say this is a bad camera. There are only bad photographers using inappropriate equipment. This is NOT a sports camera. But it is an OUTSTANDING low-light camera. Blows the doors off Nikon. And, still, it has acceptable high-speed performance.Second, a warning! This is a full-sensor camera. I almost ruined this camera because I mounted a crop-sensor lens on it. The crop lenses intrude further into the body and interfere with the mirror. A lens with a red dot is a full-sensor lens. A lens with a white square is made for crop-sensor bodies. Some cameras have both. Just make sure to use an appropriate lens or you could trash your camera. Do not under any circumstances mount a lens with a white square on a body with only a red dot. You've been warned.As for controls, I love it. Way more simple than my 7D, fewer buttons and whatnot. It doesn't have a joy stick. I always hated the joy stick. And on some cameras the thumb wheel can be depressed as you would a joy stick. Which means you mean to turn it, but you press it. This camera has a thumb wheel AND a directional control. No fiddling with a joy stick and no chance to accidentally press the wrong thing.Picture quality is excellent. I can take pictures of my critters, in the house, at night, with just a table lamp, and still they can come out too bright and a bit too warm. Still, this is a great low-light camera.I thought I'd miss a flash just for filling in, but I don't miss it at all.Overall I'd give it 6 stars because it fits with how I shoot. Your results may vary.Update: This truly is an awesome camera. I've taken pictures indoors, at night with just a glow from a fireplace, no flash, and they came out fantastic! As far a flash goes, okay, I kind of miss the built-in on my 7D for fill-in, but not much.Bottom line, this is a great, all-around, pro/enthusiast camera.Now a word about focus points. The 7D has 19 cross-type focus points. The 6D has 1. What does this mean? Old SLR cameras had a sliding focus system. The image was split in the middle horizontally and the bottom and top slid from side to side. You needed a vertical object (flag pole) to achieve proper focus. When the pole was no longer split, you had focus. Likewise, you could have a vertical split. Canon uses both in their cross-type focus points, kind of. So, you'd think you'd want the 7D's 19 cross-type focus points vs the 6D's 1. Well, not so fast. Some cameras have dozens of focus points, which is great if you're a button fiddler. For all practical purposes most of us focus and recompose. Align the 1 main point (You don't have to do this. It focuses pretty well regardless.) and then recompose the shot. This is the way photographers have shot since day 1.But you can still choose any of the 9 focus points and get excellent results if, say, you don't want to recompose. Compose the shot so one of the focus points is on the subject's eye, say, and you'll get a shot that is in perfect focus. Better than the cross-type? Unless you have a scientific lab, you can't tell.So don't get hung up on specs and whatnot. If you want blinding multi-shot speed. Get the 7D. If you want a good, all around camera, with incredible low-light capabilities; i.e. you can use it indoors and out without extra flash, this is the clear winner.

Canon 6d ReviewI've now been using my 6d for a bit over a week and feel that I've handled it enough to write a comprehensive review. First, let me tell you that I upgraded from a Rebel T2i, which I absolutely loved. I'm by no means a pro, and I don't typically get paid for my work; but I would classify myself as a photo enthusiast. I travel a lot and size and weight were factors in my decision to go with the 6d. I also like to shoot with available light, which is why I wanted to go full frame for the high ISO performance. For some reason it says I purchased the body only, but I actually bought the kit.Let me address some of the "cons" that people are complaining about right out of the gate. I'm going to assume that most people considering the 6d are like me - looking to upgrade from a nice point and shoot style camera or a Rebel series or other APS-C style DSLR. Nearly everything that people are stating are "cons" I never had on my Rebel in the first place, so I don't miss these features. The AF system has gotten a lot of attention, but on my Rebel, I used the center point 90% of the time for focusing. The center point on the 6d is just amazing. It focuses in an almost completely dark room. Certainly it will be able to focus for any situation when you are going to shoot hand held. I will take the simplified control of 11 AF points and an absolutely fantastic center focus point over 61 points (caveat: I don't shoot sports or other fast moving objects so I wouldn't really benefit from the addition points for tracking a moving subject).I rarely, if ever, shoot video so not having a headphone jack doesn't bother me in the slightest. Also, not having a built in flash is no big deal to me either. I'm going to assume that people looking at this price range for a camera have an external flash and understand the limitations of a built in flash. I never used the one on my Rebel anyway. Finally, not having two SD card slots doesn't seem like a big loss to me. While I think the redundancy of two slots might be nice, I've never had an SD card fail on me and perpetually back up my images anyway.24-105mm f/4 Kit Lens:Honestly this was probably what was holding me back the most about going full frame. I previously have been using the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and I have to say that better than 90% of my pictures taken with my T2i were shot using this lens. While the 17-55 doesn't have a red ring or L in its name, it defiantly can run with the L glass. I worried that going from a relatively fast 2.8 (EF-S lenses do not fit on the 6d) to an f/4 would be limiting, but I also didn't want to give up IS and the 24-70mm was out of my price range anyway. Let me say that given the higher ISO performance, I don't really miss the stop I lost going to an f/4 lens. I actually like having a bit more reach with the 24-105. I would defiantly have kept my 17-55 f/2.8 if I could have, but I also don't feel limited by the 24-105 f/4. In the future I plan to get the 16-35 f/2.8 for use alongside the 25-105 f/4. So in summary, if you are like me and hesitating about giving up your 17-55mm f/2.8 for the 24-105 f/4, don't worry - the kit lens is fantastic and you won't regret going full frame for a second.ISO Performance:Let me sum it up in one word: amazing. I hate noisy pictures and I'd hesitate to shoot much above ISO 400 with my T2i. I have no problem shooting at 3200-6400 with the 6d. I took some shots basically in the dark at 25,600 and they were defiantly usable. Low light performance is just amazing. I can't comment on how it compares to other full frame cameras, but I do know there is just no comparison between APS-C sensors and this one.Auto ISO on this camera is awesome. I never used Auto ISO on my T2i (as I said above I hate noisy images and didn't like the camera constantly trying to push up the ISO). The Auto ISO on this camera lets you set a minimum shutter speed (great for people, like myself, who rarely use a tripod). It brings the shutter down to (near) the minimum, and then starts to the boost the ISO. Additionally (like most SLR's) you can set the maximum and minimum Auto ISO speeds.Autofocus:I touched on this above, but for its limitations, I actually like the AF system. I shoot mostly still subjects in available light and absolutely love the center AF point and its ability to focus in near dark conditions. AF is fast and of the few hundred pictures I've taken so far, hasn't missed yet. I like the simplicity of the 11-point AF system. I find the 61-point system hard to navigate. Coming from a Rebel, the AF system is very similar so there was really no learning curve when going to the 6d.Design & Button Layout:The 6d is surprisingly small and light. It's honestly not much bigger than my T2i, and only slightly heavier. It defiantly doesn't feel cheap though. It feels rugged, well built, and substantial in your hand. It doesn't have the plastic feel that the Rebels do. It feels like

On the plus side, it's lighter and much quieter than my previous 5D. It can focus in much dimmer conditions.Auto ISO is lens length aware; it pushes the ISO up or massively up to achieve somewhere around 1/40 sec with a 17mm lens and 1/125 sec with 105 mm lens. I would like to alter the bias, though. Shooting sharp images with a 17mm lens can have shutters of 1/20 to 1/15 sec, while I prefer 1/180 to 1/250 for 105 and up. Auto ISO is not aware of whether image stabilization is turned on or off.Here's where things started going down hill. WiFi problems:The camera can join an existing WiFi network, which Canon calls, "Infrastructure Mode." It can create it's own WiFi hotspot, which Canon calls, "Camera Access Point Mode." Finally, it can participate in a peer-to-peer WiFi network which Canon calls, "Ad hoc Mode." Here's a chart of what devices can use which network systems:Smart Phone:__ In-camera Hotspot √, WiFi Access Point √, Ad hoc XComputer:_____ In-camera Hotspot X, WiFi Access Point √, Ad hoc √*Printer:________ In-camera Hotspot √, WiFi Access Point √, Ad hoc XTV Screen:_____ In-camera Hotspot X, WiFi Access Point √, Ad hoc XOther camera:_ In-camera Hotspot ?, WiFi Access Point ?, Ad hoc ? - didn't have a second 6D to testWhen it comes to wireless networking, the camera is a control freak. Rather than joining a WiFi network and peering and presenting a service, the camera requires you to create a "connection." You have to manually define the network and device parameters of the connection for each type; be it "EOS Utility" on one or more of your computers, "EOS Remote" app on a smart phone, etc. That means that if you want three devices to be able to access the camera, all on the same WiFi network, you'll need to enter the same WiFi password three times, once for each device "connection."The "Connection" is specific to both the network and the device. You can only have a total of three "connections" for any given device type (computer, phone, etc.) Every time you encounter a new wireless network, say a change of hotels, you'll need to over-write one of your connections to re-establish it with this new network; even if it's the same laptop. Or create an ad hoc (peer-to-peer, computer-to-computer) network each time you want to wirelessly transfer files. Why the camera can act as a hotspot for the mobile device, but not the laptop is a mystery; but it sure is annoying.Frequently when accessing "Wi-Fi function" if you've previously set up a "connection", even if that connection is not active, the default question on screen is, "Exit." It is not immediately clear to me by the context what is being asked. It means, "Exit your current connection." I'm typically trying to determine the state of the network when I make it to that screen. Kill the network isn't the button I want to be default.I had hoped that the camera could use a VPN to access workstations while shooting remotely. It could have opened up a world of real-time creative collaboration. No, Canon hasn't figured out normal WiFi networking, let alone anything remotely advanced. The best Canon could do was a Canon-branded image bucket and gateway that allows you to upload down-rezzed JPEGs and invite people to view them with email.Using the WFTParing.app, which is the bit of software that allows you to initialize a "connection" with a computer, requires knowing this one trick: A Growl-like notification appears in the upper-right hand corner of the screen once the WFTPairing app finds an EOS camera. That looks for all the world to be just a notification; being flat, not 3D and zero interaction affordances, but it's actually a button that you must click in order to proceed to pair the devices. The "notification" button disappears (like a typical notification) after a few seconds and in order to get it back on screen, you'll need to restart the pairing process on the camera. Without clicking on the "notification that's actually a button" you're left having no way to proceed and no feedback on what to do next or if anything went wrong.On Mac OS X, you cannot have the system firewall turned on while initially trying to set up the WiFi connection for EOS Utility (using WFTParing.app.) However, once the camera and computer have registered a pairing, you can turn the firewall back on and still be able to pair.It takes seventeen separate actions to enable or disable either the WiFi or the GPS functionality. This is an annoyance as I plan to use the camera primarily in an underwater housing and transfer the files over WiFi rather than crack open the housing after each dive. But this means I really need to conserve battery, so turning on and off WiFi is something I'll be doing often. I put GPS and WiFi screens on the "My Menu" screen which significantly speeds up access.Since it's not explained in the WiFi manual, here's some terms I needed to look up:WPS: WiFi Protected Setup, I guess it's a proprietary Canon WiFi configuration protocol.WPS (PBC): Push Butt

Updated on 12/30/12**Original post**I got this camera last week, I do like 6D itself, if you don't compare to D600, not to mention D600 kit below 2k.Canon really try to take away as many functions and performance as possible and test our limit.The only reason I am still using Canon is because I had a Canon APSC and I don't want to sell all my lenses, also I like the colors Canon produces too.6D itself is nice nevertheless. The construction is more than enough for a amateur. My 40D can handle Alaska trip and snowboarding photography no problem, so I expect 6D will be better.Some people worry about the top being plastic, it doesnot feel like plastic at all, you won't notice it if you didn't know ahead.AF at night is slightly better than 40D, but I won't describe as fast. In the morning they perform equally.Pros: compare to 40DSmall, light, with Wifi and GPS.Silent mode.Able to shoot Movie.Screen size and colors.Cons: compare to D60011 AF pointsNo build in Flash light !!!!1 slot SD CardNo headphone jack.1 axis electronic level (d600 has 2)lower frame rateNo hot shoe coverNo LCD Screen coverNo light sensitive LCD (No auto-brightness)Live view setup time longer than D600Silent mode cannot control when to release mirror.D600 has more info display in viewfinder ex: AF, remain pictures available, light meter mode (center, bracket ...), & flashlight!!Pros vs D600:WiFi GPSNo Oil/Dust-issue risk yet. (Better quality control?)-3 EV AFCompare to D600 minus the lens which is only ~1500, there is almost NO reason to buy 6D if you are new to photography. You might say you don't need function xxx or this or that, but its like you are willing to pay a toyota for a price of BMW and claiming you dont need the horse power and navigation.Overall, 6D gets the job done and actually decently, but it is not an exciting camera when competitors are able to offer more.Don't tell me you don't compare cost and performance when you buy a car or electronics.If it was ~$100 to $200 lower than D600 I would recommend this and gave it 5 star.***I have to address here, Canon also lock your none-factory battery. You can still use it, but it won't show on the battery meter.Also the charger will not show you if it is fully charged or not. I left two of my generic batteries on my Canon charger for whole night and it still showed 75% (indicator flashing) charged.anyone has this problem?***UPDATES***Handling: size is smaller than 40D and 5D3, I don't have big hands, 40D fit perfectly in my hand, 6D is still pretty good, but 5D3 is too heavy and bulky.Construction/interface: 40D is more solid, I don't really like the 2 dials designs in 6D, the inner dial is very plastic and not responsive. The "Play" and "Magnify" buttons are a bit confusing there. 40D/5D3 joystick is more favorable.But, 6D is still 100x better than those rebel series for sure.6D Screen is better than 40D.**UPDATE #2 **WIFI function is useful but not user friendly, it is NOT simple as like setting up Network connection on a Windows 7, or setup a internet connection through a router. In fact, you need to setup a new account in 6D for every smartphone you want to connect, and in every setup you use different password and name for that single smartphone. This is NOT where you give a name and password so all your friends with the name and password can view your image.However this is a software issue so hopefully Canon will improve this a later on** UPDATE #3 12/30 **After few thousand shots Canon 6D is handling the job quite well, it has high dynamic range, good ISO performance and OK battery life if you don't have WIFI or GPS on all the time. The colors are not over saturated and skin tone is pleasant with the kit lens or sigma 35 1.4. File sizes are around 22mb each and I am using SanDisk 64G 45mb/s no problem on writing speed at all. However I also had a chance to play with D600. I have to say D600 almost outperform 6D in every little things and that does add up. D600 comes with hot shoe cover, LCD cover, auot-brightness LCD that turns the LCD info background into white in the morning and black at night. Live view setup time is also shorter than 6D which means shorter waiting, LCD size looks bigger too. 6D weight is slightly lighter, but D600 is not heavy at all compare to 40D or 5D3, its still within my range.When I compared the viewfinder, 6D comes short too. 6D only displays battery, ISO, F-stop, shutter speed and available continuous frames. Where else D600 has everything PLUS AF setting, total remaining pictures available, light meter mode (center, bracket ...), & flashlight. That means when I want to change my AF setting (One Shot, Al Focus, Al Servo) or Light meter setting (center, bracket, wieght..) on my 6D I need to move my eye away from viewfinder and look at the top screen instead of checking the setting through viewfinder. Canon can't you do better than this?Back to what I've said, unless you are already using Canon and like Canon's colors, D600 is overall a better choice

I spent 2+ months researching for my new camera, it is time for me to move up to a full-frame format and I have been a good boy and saved my money :-).What am I first: I don't claim to be a pro, just a DAD who takes family pictures and events, vacations and dogs.I shoot JPEG 99% of the time, because I would rather enjoy shooting than spend time on my computer, RAW files also takes time to process and load, I do RAW only when it is absolutely necessary.Shooting situations:--------------------Indoors (usually night or not ideal light settings), includes: parties, recitals, school programs: 90%Vacation : 5%Kids activities: Parks, Tennis, Kids running and playing with dogs : 5%Like most people, I struggled between d600 and 6d:--------------------------------------------------Nikon D600 - I almost bought this one from Costco due to the special kit discount. Unfortunately, due to the sensor dust issues, I returned and stayed away.-Canon 6D - I held on to buying, until more reviews came in.I was still hopeful to go to Nikon, thinking maybe it will be fixed in future release (like what i heard with D800), because I keep on hearing that Canon 6d is "under-spec" or "crippled" compared to d600. In the meantime, I made a "real-life" comparison (at least for me) between the "under-spec" Canon 6d compared to Nikon D600:Advantages of d600 vs 6d--------------------------24 vs 20 - no bearing to me, I was so happy with 18mp APS-C already.-FPS of 5.5 vs 4.5 - well if you look at my shooting situations above, this is not a big deal to me, and the focusing of 6D is actually faster than Canon 60d, both in low light and outside.-Built in flash - for me this is only nice to have, even my wife does not want me to use a flash that cannot be bounced because it washes out the colors, if you really want flash, get an external one that you can bounce and diffuse the intensity of the flash. Also with 6D, I don't find a need to use flash anymore on my indoor shoots, specially when I use my prime lens that I bought with the camera (28mm 1.8).-Dynamic range - what I keep on reading is d600 has the edge, but from what I heard is the difference is not that much and only matters if you do "pixel peeping".-2 card slots for saving pictures - Maybe for pros yes, not for me.-More focus points - I always hated moving that focus point, because it is not as quick as I want them to be. I only use them in controlled settings, for hand-held shooting, I just do point and refocus or use auto, this ensures capture of the moment by "focusing on what to capture, not where to focus". Both cameras have all their focus points centered in the middle anyway, so I don't really get having many focus points if you are all just going to concentrate them on the center.Advantages of 6d vs d600-------------------------JPEG picture quality is very excellent. I think Canon has the best JPEG engine, I can definitely reduce the need to work with RAW files.-Great camera for Indoors due to excellent high ISO performance, which covers 90% of my needs. And focus is very fast in low light.-GPS built-in, Works really well, this will cover my vacations.-WiFi built in - I've used it for self portrait and controlled shooting setups with the Christmas Tree in the foyer! I used the Canon EOS remote app on my iPhone to do this, it is very cool and easy to use. I was able to control the camera and view the shots in my iPhone, download the pictures to the phone and emailed it to myself! This is another breakthrough for Canon, just like the excellent implementation of touch screen interface in Canon t4i swivel screen.-It is actually cheaper than d600 if you compare the 2 kits they offer. d600 $2499 with 24-85, 6d $2699 with 24-105. For $200 difference, you get an extra 20mm in lens reach and the lens itself is an 'L', meaning it is Canon's luxury line of lenses known for excellent optical quality and weather sealing. The Canon 24-105L lens itself if bought separately retails for $ 1,149, while Nikon's 24-85 is only $599.95.-Live View is actually usable compared to d600, but still not as great as Sony's implementation-Focusing outside with trees and running dogs is great, It is not a 5d Mark III or 7d - so it is just what I expected.-No annoying green tint on the LCD display-Although d600 viewfinder is 3% bigger than 6d, 6d is actually cleaner and brighter. I'm actually surprised by this, d600 looks dim and less detailed specially indoors with not so ideal lighting.-More videos are even coming out regarding the dust/oil sensor issues. I even saw a video showing after doing a blower and wet cleaning, the dust/oil still returns(see link below). This might be the reason why they are selling them way below the original MSRP of the d600 kit price. Also, cleaning the sensor yourself is a delicate and complicated process that most people would rather not do, if you're cleaning cause damage, your warranty might be void.[...]I'm sure there are other differences that tech geeks wil

I upgraded from a Rebel T2i w/ 18-135. Here's are my thoughts after taking the camera out on a shoot last night with the 24-105mm L.Ergonomics:Coming from a T2i, one thing that was incredibly difficult to get used to was where the ISO button is located at. It's no longer an isolated button but now a part of a group of 5 other buttons. The buttons are laid out as AF -> Drive -> ISO -> Metering -> LCD light. On the 5D MK3, the buttons are Metering/White balance -> AF/Drive -> ISO/Exposure -> LCD Light. The reason this is important is because from an ergonomic perspective, it's normal to just shift your right index finger from the jog wheel straight down to the ISO button and it's the first button right there. On the Canon 6D, I have to move my finger down and shift it over. I'm getting used to it, but I can't count how many times I've tried to change my ISO and I kept hitting the Metering button and kept taking my eye out of the viewfinder to make sure I didn't change any metering values. Luckily, even if you hit the metering button, settings don't change until you move the jog wheel. So if you're looking through the viewfinder and you hit a button and ISO doesn't show up, then shift your finger left one button. I'm sure this will just take time getting used to.The viewfinder is significantly brighter which was something I never appreciated until using the 6D.In regards to the focal points, the number of focal points seems to make a larger impact on this full frame camera than it did on my crop body (which only had 9 AF points which seemed plenty on the T2i) That is, all 11 of the focal points are towards the center of the frame and on the full frame it seems like there's a lot of places left "open" with no focal points. In other words, it seems like the focal points only cover about 50% of the viewfinder coverage whereas on my crop body (with only 9) it felt like the focal points covered 75% of the viewfinder. Does this matter in the real world? I've not yet to run into any problems, and I suppose one could always use live view focus if for whatever reason one needed a much more precise focus than the 11 AF points.The quality of the center AF point however is superb, and I was surprised I was able to get focus in some situations where my crop body failed in low light situations.In regards to low light image quality, I hated using anything ISO 3200 or higher on my crop body. Pictures were usable but often image quality suffered in graininess and I wouldn't use them for anything professional and even ISO 1600 was borderline but acceptable on my T2i. On the 6D however, I am impressed with the images at ISO 6400, and so far pretty good results at ISO 12800 as well. This was actually one of the biggest driving factors in me upgrading from a crop to a full frame, and I can say that the 6D does not disappoint in this regard.The in-camera HDR is pretty effective. I was surprised at how easy it was to take HDR images without a tripod and have them automatically stitch together and still come out looking good. I am of the mentality that there are certain photos that HDR absolutely adds to a picture, but other times it can distract. The fact that it's so easy to get an HDR picture without a tripod in the field is definitely a plus for me. Keep in mind though that the HDR function will only be available if you are shooting in JPEG mode, so if you're currently set in RAW you'll have to change that setting before setting up the in camera HDR. Once you're finished with any HDR shots, you'll also have to remember to put your camera back in RAW mode.Another nice feature is that there are different raw sizes. RAW - 20MP @ 5472x3648, RAW(M) - 11MP @ 4104x2736) and RAW(S)- 5MP @ 2736x1824. Exactly what it sounds like, but something I wasn't used to seeing on my T2i which always shot in full-size RAW. So if I'm just going out not doing anything serious, it's nice to have the option of a smaller file size while still retaining the benefits of a RAW image. Then again, if I'm not doing anything serious, I would probably just use a cell phone camera. Therefore, neither a pro or a con.In regards to the Wifi features, I will say that the remote EOS app (Android and iPhone) is a far better solution than an articulating screen. When doing self-portraits, it is nice to be able to frame the picture with your phone remotely (remote shooting feature). After my shoot last night, I connected my phone and stuck the camera in the bag as I walked to my car. It felt a lot nicer reviewing my pictures through my phone (and deleting the ones I didn't like) using a touch interface. This is not necessarily a pro or a con, but it was refreshing and I found it to be a better solution as I could zoom with two fingers, pan, etc. I can also see that having a tablet with a larger screen would be useful in reviewing photos in the field. One other thing to mention is that transferring RAW files is pretty slow wirelessly, and it's probably quicker

This camera has top-tier image quality in a polished, compact package well-suited to travel. Those upgrading from a 5D II or 7D may prefer the sharp response and focusing performance of the 5D III. Buyers without an investment in the Canon system may find Nikon's D600 a better value.I've finally had enough of a hands-on with this camera to draw some conclusions about it. My main body is a 5D II and I've owned or used almost all of Canon's crop bodies.HANDLING AND NEW FEATURES:Build quality on first impression is similar to the 60D and 5D II. Solid enough, with a slightly narrower grip than most previous Canon bodies, those two inclusive, but still comfortable to my large hands. This body is petite for full-frame, about 10% smaller by volume than the 5D II and 15% under the 5D III. Weight is similarly svelte, below every 5D and the 7D, and about even with the 60D. The larger cameras will balance a bit better with heavy lenses; this 6D will be the preferable travel body by a small margin.New relative to the 5D II are improved weather sealing and a much-appreciated mode dial lock. It's not clear how comprehensive the sealing is; I still wouldn't take it in the rain, and very few non-L Canon lenses are weatherproof. The LCD screen has a fatter aspect ratio and somewhat better contrast. As seems to be the new Canon norm, the 6D has mushy buttons that activate at some indeterminate point.Novel, however, is the button layout. The top panel retains the 60D's configuration of four buttons, each with one function. The 5D series, 7D, and prior XXD models have three buttons with two functions per. You lose direct adjustment of flash exposure compensation and white balance, but frankly, most people will find this simplified layout preferable. I still forget which dial controls which function on my 5D II. The rear panel looks superficially like the 60D with the same right-hand bias, though the functionality has been shifted around. A mitigating factor is that, as on the 7D, 60D, and subsequent bodies, you can bind custom functions to many buttons. I didn't find it a major trial to adapt from the 5D II, but you'll definitely want to spend a few days with it before you have to work under pressure. Rebel owners will find the adjustment more significant.This 6D has a single SD card slot. The 5D II uses CF, which is rapidly becoming the purview of only high-end bodies. CF is faster, harder to lose, and costs more. SD is fast enough for a body in this speed class. This is nonfactor unless you have a sizeable collection of the opposing format. The 5D III has a dual slot that can speed some workflows and provide media redundancy.Like all Canon full-frame DSLRs, this body doesn't have a popup flash. I'm not lamenting the absence, it was a bone to casual shooters more than a serious tool. Max sync speed for most Canon bodies is around 1/200, so integrated flash only works for outdoor fill with narrow apertures. Indoors as a main light source, the tiny size and close proximity to the lens lead to red eyes and a flat, unflattering high-contrast look. A much preferable setup for any Canon DSLR pairs a 430EX or 580EX, ideally diffused or aimed to bounce off a nearby surface.Shutter lag now rivals the 5D III and 40D-7D, a few ticks quicker than the 5D II and any of the Rebels. This responsiveness bodes well for the first shot. Later shots come at 4.5 fps, a rate ideal for candids, but not for sports. The 5D II and III are respectively worse (3.9 fps) and better (6 fps). Of greater interest: like the 5D III, the 6D now has a 'silent' shooting mode that lowers the volume and pitch of the mirror clunk by half. Every wedding I've ever shot would have benefited from that.The screen interface follows the mold of every Canon body since the 40D. It has a series of horizontal tabs with options. The major UI change is that instead of 9 tabs that also scroll vertically, you get 15 that don't. The advantage is that you can rapidly wheel through tabs and see everything there is to see without scrolling; the disadvantage is that it looks intimidating and there are multiple tab groups of the same icon. The 'Creative' modes show every tab. Some are hidden in Program and Auto modes. We've come full-circle since the original 5D, which had a handful of tabs and piles of scrolling.A major new feature also common to the 5D III is a better implementation of Auto-ISO. It's often the case in changing light where you want to shoot a lens wide open for subject isolation, but with a fixed or minimum shutter speed so you won't risk motion or hand blur. On the 5D II, that was a no-go; Auto-ISO didn't work in Manual mode, and the minimum shutter chosen in the other modes was too low. This camera will do Auto-ISO in M between any lower and upper bound you choose. Or you can set a minimum shutter for Av or P mode. Wonderful and overdue, this.Some other new features are worthy of note. They've added a single-axis level that's useful for landscapes and architecture. Th

The 6D is a new approach to full frame DSLR, and probably the most forward-thinking of any in production.The 6D is more innovative and feature rich than any full frame in its price range and half the cost of cameras it out does in picture quality. Throwback bodies are cool a la the new Sony A7 and similar Fujis and Nikons. Hold them, though, and you'll miss the 6Ds familiar yet compacted approach to body/interface as well as its EF lens selection.Only newbies measure a camera's worth in megapixels, and I find that the 6D's smaller 20mp contributes to features of superior performance as well as more efficient RAW data storage. It's full frame, too, so image quality is truly outstanding.The image and video quality is outstanding. On par if not better than a 5DIII. Moire is not bad like people say and in fact I have never noticed it.The body is really comfortable and the dials are exactly where they should be.The 24-105 is a beast. It's built like a tank and sharp as heck. Definitely spend the $500 and get it with the camera.I like the camera best with primes such as the 40 2.8 pancake or the 50 1.8 nifty fifty, especially the pancake for its compactness and diminished intimidation to subjects. It's very light and portable with any prime.I like the menus at the Q button. You can map everything just how you want.I'm just now discovering P mode and it is actually incredible if not revolutionary.Low light is ridiculously good. I shot a dance party and went flashless for a while at 20k ISO. Noise was barely detectable and color reproduction from the light show was very interesting. The noise reduction does more harm than good though. It blurs things and the 6D is so good that you don't even need it.The autofocus is indeed less fancy than almost any camera I've used in recent years. But, the way I shoot was learned on older cameras anyway, so I don't require a zillion AF points. I prefer the classic crosshair/diamond with a strong AF point in the center. Often times I lock onto the subject and hold focus with the AF OFF button while I compose the shot. Said center cross-type is actually better than anything one on the 5DIII and can focus in near darkness. If you get confused or annoyed with the growingly impersonal and hyper technological modern AF in cameras, the 6D is for you.Philosophy of the 6D (the reason why its always misunderstood by tech oriented geeks).The Canon 6D brings modern tech to classic shooting technique in a way that keeps the photographer involved. This contrasts it to the growing use of automatic functions and button layouts that disengaged the photographer, thus letting the art take a backseat to the camera's techno-intelligence. The 6D wants you to use it like a camera instead of a smart phone with a big lens attached like so many other cameras do (See: Nikon d5300). It's a real camera in form and encourages it to be used as such. You could take the 6D back in time and a photographer would find semblance to the original SLRs.There are a lot of 6D haters and people that don't consider it and I believe that is because they don't understand the philosophy stated above. Thosewho just love to shoot photos with their own skills rather than letting tech do their job always love it. It's 100% the best value full frame you can get. I really don't see a point in spending the extra money on a 5DIII and actually like the 6D better even if money is no object.