Canon EOS 6D review

                                                                                       



Canon EOS 6D Review Video Transcription:

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Hi I’m Ali Jennings imaging lab manager for Future’s photography portfolio.
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This is the EOS 6D, Canon’s first true enthusiast level full frame digital SLR, which is positioned
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just below the EOS 7D and above the 60D in Canon’s line-up.
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Inside is Canon’s Digic 5 processor and a 20.2 million pixel full frame CMOS sensor
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with a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600, which is great for and a range of conditions,
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and if needed this range can be extended from ISO 50 to 102400.
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Two new features for Canon’s SLR range are inbuilt GPS and WiFi technology. These are
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handy for recording your location and taking wireless control of your camera.
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Whilst the weight of the 6D and the 60D are the same, the 6D’s body isn’t as deep
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and this makes the grip a bit deeper so it gives really good purchase.
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The button layout has been thoughtfully arranged and gives you instant access to the camera’s
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main features. Many of these can also be accessed using the Quick menu button here, and adjusted
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using the rear navigation pad.
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The menu system is huge with 15 tabs, so the inclusion of the My Menu screen cuts down
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time locating commonly used features by being able to add them to this screen.
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When it comes to AF there are 11 points grouped around the centre of the frame and although
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this gives a reasonable amount of choice, only the centre one is cross type. We found
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this is the best one to choose for moving subjects, so you may have to crop to improve
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the compose post-capture.
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The 6D uses Canon’s 63-zone iFCL metering system with a dual-layer metering sensor.
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As we have found with other Canon models, this works well, but in high contrast situations
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a little compensation, either way, often needs to be dialled in to get the exposure looking
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right.
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Colour rendition is excellent adding slight but not overwhelming warmth, and the TFT screen
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shows an accurate representation of the final image.
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On the whole the 6D shows excellent control over noise, with none visible at the lower
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end of the ISO range. Coloured speckling is visible at ISO 25600 along with some loss
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of detail in JPEG files, but the images are still usable,
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The 6D is the first SLR to feature WiFi technology built-in. This works well taking just a couple
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of minutes to pair both camera and iPhone. Once paired and a shooting mode is selected
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you can then adjust the settings and take pictures using the controls on the screen
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of your phone.
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GPS can be switched on here and once done automatically tags your images with your location,
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this data can then be view in Canon’s software or other applications that are able to read
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GPS data.
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There’s no doubt where the Canon EOS 6D is aimed, with pro and beginner features stripped,
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you’re left with a camera finely tuned to the needs of the enthusiast. The full frame
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sensor captures images that are rich in colour and tone, with raw files offering plenty of
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scope for adjustment. It’s a great option for anyone looking to upgrade to a full-frame
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camera from a camera such as the 60D.

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