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he EOS 6D will be remembered as Canon’s fi rst ‘affordable’
full-frame DSLR. It went down a storm with enthusiasts and
attracted professionals who liked the idea of owning a reliable
and lightweight back-up body that was cheaper than the
EOS 5D Mark III. Partly constructed from magnesium alloy, it features
a 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, offering 14-bit raw capture and an
ISO range of 100-25,600 (expandable to ISO 50-102,400). Other
features include an 11-point autofocus system; 4.5fps continuous
shooting, built-in Wi-Fi/GPS; a 3in, 1.04-million-dot fi xed screen; and
Full HD (1920x1080) video recording at 24/25/30fps.Canon
EOS 6 D
At a glance
£519-£639
body only (via MPB.com)
●20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor
●ISO 50-102,400 (extended)
●97% viewfinder coverage
●3in, 1.04-million-dot fixed screen
●755g (including battery and card)What we said
● ‘Intuitive handling, compact
size, and a light and solid build
make it a pleasure to use over
the course of a day.’
● ‘The camera’s low-light
performance is particularly
impressive.’
● ‘All in all, the EOS 6D is a
powerhouse when it comes to
features, and for all but action
photographers offers pretty
much everything that is needed.’
● ‘The camera’s image quality
does not disappoint.’What to pay
The EOS 6D cost £1,399 when
new in 2012. Today you can pick
up a used model in ‘excellent’
condition with a shutter count of
under 10,000 frames for £639.
Examples with a higher shutter
count of around 25,000 frames
deemed to be in ‘good’ condition
cost around £569. The cheapest
EOS 6D on MPB.com was one
in ‘Good’ condition for £519;
however as is to be expected of
a used camera, it had a few light
marks and scuffs to the body.How it fares today
Although the EOS 6D has been
superseded, the original remains
widely used. It’s a very capable
DSLR for a range of subjects,
but its weakness is its burst rate,
which at 4.5fps isn’t ideal for
photographing high-speed
action or sport. A resolution
of 20.2MP is also more than
adequate for enthusiasts who
don’t require the colossal fi les
outputted by today’s super
high-resolution cameras.New alternatives
The EOS 6D Mark II arrived in- Its 26.2MP CMOS sensor
offers a broader ISO range;
it has a faster DIGIC 7 image
processor that permits a burst
of up to 6.5fps, plus it benefi ts
from Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS
AF technology, ruling out the
clumsy focusing performance
when shooting stills and video
in live view. There’s plenty more
including a 45-point AF system
and 3in vari-angle touchscreen.
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SECOND-HAND CLASSIC
The 6D was a stepping stone into
full-frame photography for many
and remains hugely popular today
USED CAMERAS Testbench
The EOS 6D’s body is weather-sealed to prevent
dust and moisture from damaging the internalsThe EOS 6D accepts the
widely used LP-E6 battery,
which contributes to its
healthy 1,090-shot lifeSee over to find out what Canon EOS 6D owners have to sayIN ASSOCIATION WITH MPB | WWW.MPB.COM+ Impressive noise response
+ Intuitive layout of controls
+ Excellent battery life
(BG-E13 battery grip available)
+ Sealed against dust and moisture- No AF joystick
- Screen isn’t the vari-angle type
- Basic autofocus system
- Single SD card slot
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