Canon 6D Body: specifications, reviews

In the market of professional digital cameras it is not customary to chase megapixels and compactness, here buyers have very different requirements. In priority, the physical size of the matrix: the more it is bigger, the better the photo can be taken. True, there is a maximum limit for SLR cameras - 36x24 mm, which is popularly called Full Frame.

The focus of this article is a full-frame digital camera Canon 6D Body. Technical characteristics, owner feedback, and expert recommendations will allow the reader to get to know one of the best cameras on the world market.

The first acquaintance with the legend

Gone are the days when the professional SLR differed from innovative cameras with huge dimensions and weightiness. The Japanese took a decade to understand that the full-frame camera should be light and compact, because in addition to it, the photographer has to constantly carry a few lenses and a flash, and this is an additional weight. Visually, the Canon EOS 6D Body, whose price is 50,000 rubles, does not differ much from representatives of the budget class, except that there is an additional screen and there is no built-in flash.

As for the build quality, the reader will not find negative feedback from the owners here. At the first acquaintance the impression is created that the body is monolithic. Only with a detailed study are found on the body joints, and then because of the heterogeneity of the material of manufacture. We must pay tribute to the Japanese manufacturer for the rubberized handle of the camera: to hold the device conveniently in one hand, it is accidentally impossible to drop it.

Market positioning

Many experts note in their reviews that the Japanese manufacturer has independently changed the rules of the game in the market of professional cameras: introduced several modifications of the device to the world for buyers. In an expensive niche were the following cameras:

• Body modification (without lens);
• Camera with a lens Kit 24-105 mm;
• Model with semi-professional lens 24-70 mm;
• Portrait with optics EF 40 mm.

It should be noted that Japanese technologists did not stop there and introduced additional functionality for all existing modifications. The Canon EOS 6D Body camera with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS modules appeared on the market. Naturally, modifications without built-in modules from production have not been removed, providing a full range of products to customers.

Basic technical specifications

Full-size CMOS matrix has a 20-megapixel sensor. The ISO sensitivity of the Canon 6D Body is between 100-25600 units. Exposure metering produces a 63-zone sensor, which focuses on just 11 points. Yes, the indicator is quite low for a professional device, because competitors use 39-point focusing. However, experts assure that autofocus works perfectly, no slip was noticed during the testing, and this is the main thing.

The manufacturer has equipped its product with automatic shooting modes and has placed considerable emphasis on the quality of video shooting. The camera can record video in FullHD format (1920x1080 dots per inch) at a rate of 30 frames per second. For compression, the H.264 codec is used, which saves the file in MOV format.

Photographic abilities

Camera Canon 6D Body demonstrates excellent speed of work both in the process of shooting, and when saving photo and video material. High performance of the device is provided by the new Digic 5+ processor. Exactly the same crystal Japanese technology installed in the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, which is the flagship line of professional cameras.

Therefore it is not surprising that the digital device works extremely fast and does not cause the user any inconvenience in the process of serial shooting (4.5 frames per second) and recording video in FullHD format. Small delays can be observed only when saving photos in RAW + JPEG format. But this problem is no longer a processor, but a memory card that is physically unable to work faster.

Non-serious approach to the buyer

Having touched the subject of information carriers, a potential buyer will discover some oddities that he definitely does not like. At least, many owners and experts in their reviews left negative comments. First, the Japanese manufacturer refused to use Compact Flash cards. Newcomers who purchase the Canon EOS 6D WG Body on the market may find this to be the right step, because SD-media is cheaper, however, by the speed of work, none of the memory cards has been able to surpass the CF format.

The second negative for many users is the presence of only one slot for installing removable media in the camera body. At competitors even semi-professional digital devices have 2 receivers for memory cards, and the legendary Canon with a full-size matrix has only one slot.

Remote Control

Start better with the display of Canon EOS 6D Body. In Moscow, at the presentation of the novelty, the representative of the company not only did not provide an overview of the screen, but also ignored questions on this topic. The fact is that the display of a professional camera is non-rotating, and there is also no touch input. And this despite the fact that the budget digital devices Canon this functionality is implemented and has many positive reviews around the world.

But the users do not have control over the camera. The manufacturer took care of the convenience of the photographer and equipped the digital device with all the necessary functionality. Advantages include the ability to program multiple buttons, control focus zones using the 8-way joystick and view photos in full size by pressing just one button.

Launch of the spacecraft

Many newcomers who wanted to buy a full-size digital camera Canon 6D WG Body, are sure that they can not cope with the settings, that's why they make a photo shoot in automatic mode. In their responses, experts assure that this is a huge error of users, because in the mode of "Auto" it will not be possible to capture unique frames. The whole problem is that the manufacturer intends to set up the device so that in an automatic mode the camera shoots poorly.

But the camera setup menu, on the contrary, is made simple and accessible even for beginners. Working with parameters is not only easy, but also interesting: besides the names and figures, the display contains drawings, diagrams and graphs that give the user an explanation for each setting.

Feedback

Yes, professional photographers always have a photo flash at their fingertips, but the usual users of such an accessory do not have it, respectively, together with the Canon 6D Body it is necessary to purchase an expensive lighting device. In their responses, both beginners and experts are negative about the manufacturer, who did not equip his expensive product with a conventional built-in flash.

It is curious that in the pursuit of high-quality video shooting, the technologists forgot about tracking autofocus in the process of filming. This is a trifle for a professional, who can easily focus manually, but the beginner will not be able to shoot high-quality material. A lot of complaints from users to the Chinese charger, which is supplied by a Japanese camera. Charge it is necessary to finish independently, that it normally charged the accumulator.

Finally

Professional mirror Canon 6D Body, according to many experts, had to move in the expensive segment of all its competitors, but this did not happen. Along with high-quality shooting and affordable price, the manufacturer demonstrated to potential buyers their unpreparedness in terms of convenience and functionality. This camera will be more interesting for professionals who already have accessories for Canon equipment in the arsenal. But for beginners, who decided to buy a camera with a full-size matrix for creativity, it is impossible to recommend this technique, since there are many minor defects that together create discomfort for all enthusiasts.