48 29 June 2019 I http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk I subscribe 0330 333 1113IN ASSOCIATION WITH MPB | WWW.MPB.COMWhat the
owners think
Three Canon EOS 6D users
give their verdict‘After starting out with a
Canon EOS 1000D and
then graduating to the EOS
60D, it was a logical step to
upgrade to the Canon EOS
6D. From the moment I
started using the 6D I felt
that my photography took
a major step forward, with
signifi cant improvement
in colour defi nition, detail and
depth-of-fi eld capabilities.
But what really stood out
for me was the low-light
performance. This was
beyond anything I had used
before, and suddenly I was
able to shoot during my
early morning canal andcountryside strolls without a
tripod, even with low ISO. I
travelled extensively with my
6D. It served me perfectly
while shooting mountains,
lakes and architecture, even
giving me the confi dence to
attempt night photography.
It’s not the fastest camera
around and has limited focal
points, but it allowed me the
freedom to shoot handheld
at a much-improved level.
This freedom suits my style
perfectly, as well as gives
me more scope for editing. I
recently upgraded to an EOS
5D Mark IV but kept the 6D
as my trusty backup body.’For and against
+ Logical step up from an APS-C DSLR
+ Great backup camera for the EOS 5D Mark IV- Not the fastest at continuous shooting
- Limited number of autofocus points
Chris Fletcher
A beautiful alleyway in Korčula
Town, Croatia, captured in
the early evening light
Canon EOS 6D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L
IS USM, 1/80sec at f/8, ISO 125
© CHRIS FLETCHER
For and against
+ Fantastic in low light
+ Performs well for astrophotography- No in-camera battery charging
- Basic arrangement of AF points
Mark Green
‘My fi rst camera was the Canon
EOS 500D, but as my passion for
photography escalated, especially
with astro/nightscapes, I needed to
upgrade to a full-frame camera.
The EOS 6D seemed to be
the camera of choice for many
astrophotographers, mainly
because of its portability and
low-light capabilities. I have now
owned the 6D for three years, and
I am still amazed at how well the
camera performs at high ISO. I
recently had my 6D astromodifi ed
(IR cut fi lter removal). This enables
the camera to become more
sensitive to red light, making it
much easier to pick up the faint
hydrogen alpha (H) gases in many
areas of the night sky. This has
taken what is a fantastic camera
and turned it into a light-gathering
machine. If you are in the market
for a well-priced camera for
astrophotography, look no further.’Mark modified his
EOS 6D for his love
of astrophotography
Canon EOS 6D, Samyang
24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC,
120sec at f/4, ISO 1600© MARK GREEN
© CHRIS FLETCHER