Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only)

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Looking for another camera body and I was wow even more ISO and HDR abilities! Everything about this camera seemed to work for me. I had already picked out a new juice box, viewfinder and follow focus on what I was going to save from the markIII. However, noticed that this camera does not have a PC terminal. I shoot flash+remote outside the studio so that killed it for me. I did look into hotshoe/pc terminal adapters but at the time all the good ones didn't have a hotshoe on top for flash.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I have only had the 6D for a week but I am truly impressed with its performance. As an experiment I took it out at night on the highest ISO setting with Canon's 50mm f1.4 lens and did a couple of hand held shots of the the night sky. To my amazement, there were no image artifacts due to the high ISO setting and the shutter speed was fast enough that there was no blurring. I plan on much more low light photography although generally not this extreme.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I was hesitant at first about this camera, but I needed another full frame body..........and I couldn't justify a 2nd 5D III cost, and the 5D II which is actually older than the 6D was also more expensive, so I went with the only other option (Besides a 1D body). I was pleasantly surprised, the image quality is top notch (Which is all that matters in the end, right). The body is also noticbly lighter and smaller over the 5DIII, and has all the features I need, just without the same autofocus. The shutter only goes to 4,000/sec and the flash sync is only 160/sec...........but I have not noticed that effecting my photography in anyway. It's a fantastic second/extra/backup Body!!!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I also have a 5D Mark III. I was looking for a less expensive back-up camera, but still full frame. The 6D doesn't have as much functionality as the 5DIII, including no HDR when in raw. But it does have wi-fi (even if this disables video), and can be useful in some situations. Mostly though, I like the camera for its weight and size. It feels very solid, just smaller. No, it doesn't have 61 AF points or 6 frames per second, but it's a huge improvement over the 5D II and the 5D, both of which have captured amazing photos. And, it's 1.5 K cheaper. So for someone with 3.5K to spend, or someone looking for a travel camera, I'd go with the 6D and glass. If you are primarily a sports / action shooter, go with the 5DIII. But if you do weddings, you'll survive (dare I say thrive) even with the 6D. Oh yeah, it also focuses at -3EV, whereas the 1DX only focuses at -2EV. So, it even has features above and beyond the 1DX.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

The camera is amazing, the AF is responsive and if you need a bigger body just add a grip. The Wi-Fi alone compensates any feature it lacks when compared to the also great 5D MkIII. From a 7D to it, very happy (and keeping the 7D for sports)

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Yep I said it. This is an awesome camera. After months of going back and forth between the 6d and the mkiii... I decided on the more economical choice in Canon's 6d. I know there are a lot of you out there going through the same mental game of tug of war. If it makes you feel any better I spent countless hours online reading reviews of both cameras and at this point I could tell you the technical spec's on each camera like I was a Canon rep. I even went to the camera shops locally to feel them in hand (3 times). The truth about owning the mkiii although it is an amazing camera, it's also a bit of an ego thing. Like I have to have the very best. These two cameras are almost identical in performance. Sure the mkiii has two card slots and a slew of focal points, but I haven't missed a shot yet on the 6d that I know of. In fact it focuses amazingly well, even in back lit situations. I shoot in manual, select my aperture and shutter speed and let the iso decide itself. I don't even question it because it handles noise like nobodies business. Conclusion, if you have the money for the mkiii then buy it no questions asked, but if you're on a budget and this sounds like a chunk of change than go for the 6d and don't think twice about it. I'm loving mine

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

After two months, I am still impressed with the sharpness - definitely a quantum leap from my 60D (which is also quite sharp).

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Finally upgraded to a full frame camera. Picture quality was my highest priority. I have found that with my 70-200mm 2.8 lens that it has enough FPS for LaCrosse.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I use my 6D exclusively for natural lighting situations. It has been a pure joy to use. Its my first full frame. I was using a 30D prior and it has been a very easy transition to make. I love it.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Stepped up to the 6D from the 60D and have not been disappointed. Excellent balance and feel with a slightly enlarged battery grip. The pictures have been excellent from every aspect: Auto focus speed and accuracy, metering, and color. I have done virtually no post adjustments to the pics I have taken so far. Additional manual control during video is great. Video quality surpassed the already really good 60D. It inspired me to buy an external mike and am now eying video rigs. GPS feature on seems to drain the battery about twice as fast as without.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I had a 5DM II, I thought about it carefully before I made the upgrade. Some people online were saying the difference was little compared to 5DM II, not worth it.

The low light performance of 6D is much better than 5DM II, even a slight edge over my 5DM III. I don't use the wifi or GPS feature of 6D, so I can't really comment on that.

Coming from the 5DM II, the 6D is worth the upgrade. How ever, it obviously does not have as advanced focusing as 5DM III. The 6D video feature has some moiré issues, not present in 5DM III.

Go for it, good price with good performance!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I'm very happy with this camera. I worked for 7 years as a professional and have since moved on. I wanted to downsize my kit to one camera and was really torn between the 6D and 5D Mk3 (I was using 5D Mk2's). I diceided I would give this a shot and couldn't be more happy. I love the addition of the GPS. The video functionality is great. I'm super happy with it.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I am a portrait photographer and this is a great, affordable full frame DSLR. The low light capabilities are amazing and having it WIFI enabled is great as well. Would highly recommend. Even coming from another Canon, it is taking me time to get used to it, but that's because its chock full of amazing features!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I am a professional photographer. I document everything from weddings & births, to family portaits and landscapes. I upgraded from the 7D and I absolutely love this camera. It is a bit lighter than the 7D and feels like it has more plastic/lesser quality parts.

This camera, for lack of a better explanation, devours light and produces tack sharp images in low lighting with minimal noise. The AF is fast, sharp and accurate. The capability of creating a WIFI hotspot and use your phone to take the picture is an incredible and well used feature.

You can't beat the price for such an incredible piece of gear. I almost purchased a 5D mark ii and I am glad I saved the money. I plan on purchasing a second body once I sell my current 7D.

If you are looking for an all purpose camera, well priced, amazing delivery in low light situation, easy to use buttons and wheels, than this camera is for you. Seriously, buy the camera and thnk me later.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Love this camera. Canons most efficient full frame body on a budget. Step up from the 5d mkii, step down from the mkiii . Love the high iso performance, I bought it mostly for concert photography. As a studio shooter as well, not so fond of the 1/180 sync speed. Not so fond of the one sd card slot either. But for the price, this camera is a gem.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

We upgraded from a Rebel 2Ti to this camera. The full-frame sensor does make a huge difference in terms of noise levels in shadow areas as well as in cropping images and maintaining clarity. The sad part was that our APS-C lenses could not make the move with us. We did already own one very good 24-70 L glass EF lens so that eased the pain somewhat. And now, of course, 24 mm is really 24 mm, which is very nice. We have only owned it two weeks but it feels very solid, like all Canon DSLR cameras. I love the top display of settings. The buttons to adjust the settings are well laid out and easy to find. Haven't resorted to the manual yet to learn anything, even though the arrangement of buttons and dials is very different from the Rebel's. the display is beautiful. I especially like the locking setting dial for Av, Tv, M, etc. The Rebel's dial seemed to move off Av randomly. That can't happen with the 6D.
Minor gripes: no pop-up flash. That was so nice for fill on shadowy faces outside. We have a nice external flash but it is cumbersome and overkill for that very common use for us. (My wife shoots location portraits for magazine spreads.)
On the complaints about the auto focus, I haven't had enough time with it to comment. The lack of a headphone jack for video is no big deal for us. My wireless mic has both line and headphone out. I assume that if I keep the meters below 0 dB, all will be well. Haven't tested that theory yet, though.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Love the 6D, amazing camera, and very excited about it. Amazing image quality, only problem is ive been reading that you need cs6 or lightroom 4 to access the raw files. BIG dissapointment. i have cs5, and kinda mad that after being fully upgraded, i cant use my raw files. Good thing, it does have some raw processing capabilities. I have a 60D, and it had some pretty nifty options like tilt-shift, kinda sad i dont see that option in the menu, hopefully with a firmware update ill see it. (not necessary, but fun to mess with). Other than that, the auto focus is quick, the program/auto exposures are pretty spot on, i shoot manual most of the time so i dont use them, but i am considering it more with this camera. i love the full frame, and is very quick on the saving/processing of images. Overall, awesome camera. a must buy.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I use the EOS D6 to photograph family, landscapes, wildlife, flowers, and macro objects.

No built-in flash requires an add-on flash which is cumbersome.

The view screen is fixed so photographing objects near the ground and over head is very akward.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I have a 7D and picked up this camera for improved ISO performance and image quality. It delivers stunningly. At least 3 stops better ISO performance.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Of Course B&H had the best price ($220 cheaper) for the 6d and even through in some few gifts to make it a little sweeter! B&H was super quick with shipping as usual. This camera is everything a full-frame camera should be and some for an entry level model. If you dont need crazy fast FPS shooting full RAW then there is no need for any other camera. If you shoot JPEG fire away at your hearts content. The Noise Handeling is the biggest plus and it even beats the 5DIII. Love the interchangeable screen which is perfect for my old Zeiss Manual Lenses (no issues with mirror clearances either so far) The WIFI feature i haven't used enough of, but will definitely be handing when using the tripod and taking landscape shots. Reviewing photos on your smart phone couldn't be easier. I only wish there was a way to import only your rated images (it will still retain the rating in your exif data) but you still need to import everything into lightroom and then delete the photos you don't need. Light, Compact, and seems like the best bet for any landscape photographer who's on a budget and needs the latest gear! Don't be scared of the Moire with video either. While it is horrible. Filters do exist for $300 and still keeps you under a 5DIII budget.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Looking for another camera body and I was wow even more ISO and HDR abilities! Everything about this camera seemed to work for me. I had already picked out a new juice box, viewfinder and follow focus on what I was going to save from the markIII. However, noticed that this camera does not have a PC terminal. I shoot flash+remote outside the studio so that killed it for me. I did look into hotshoe/pc terminal adapters but at the time all the good ones didn't have a hotshoe on top for flash.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I have only had the 6D for a week but I am truly impressed with its performance. As an experiment I took it out at night on the highest ISO setting with Canon's 50mm f1.4 lens and did a couple of hand held shots of the the night sky. To my amazement, there were no image artifacts due to the high ISO setting and the shutter speed was fast enough that there was no blurring. I plan on much more low light photography although generally not this extreme.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I was hesitant at first about this camera, but I needed another full frame body..........and I couldn't justify a 2nd 5D III cost, and the 5D II which is actually older than the 6D was also more expensive, so I went with the only other option (Besides a 1D body). I was pleasantly surprised, the image quality is top notch (Which is all that matters in the end, right). The body is also noticbly lighter and smaller over the 5DIII, and has all the features I need, just without the same autofocus. The shutter only goes to 4,000/sec and the flash sync is only 160/sec...........but I have not noticed that effecting my photography in anyway. It's a fantastic second/extra/backup Body!!!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I also have a 5D Mark III. I was looking for a less expensive back-up camera, but still full frame. The 6D doesn't have as much functionality as the 5DIII, including no HDR when in raw. But it does have wi-fi (even if this disables video), and can be useful in some situations. Mostly though, I like the camera for its weight and size. It feels very solid, just smaller. No, it doesn't have 61 AF points or 6 frames per second, but it's a huge improvement over the 5D II and the 5D, both of which have captured amazing photos. And, it's 1.5 K cheaper. So for someone with 3.5K to spend, or someone looking for a travel camera, I'd go with the 6D and glass. If you are primarily a sports / action shooter, go with the 5DIII. But if you do weddings, you'll survive (dare I say thrive) even with the 6D. Oh yeah, it also focuses at -3EV, whereas the 1DX only focuses at -2EV. So, it even has features above and beyond the 1DX.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

The camera is amazing, the AF is responsive and if you need a bigger body just add a grip. The Wi-Fi alone compensates any feature it lacks when compared to the also great 5D MkIII. From a 7D to it, very happy (and keeping the 7D for sports)

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Yep I said it. This is an awesome camera. After months of going back and forth between the 6d and the mkiii... I decided on the more economical choice in Canon's 6d. I know there are a lot of you out there going through the same mental game of tug of war. If it makes you feel any better I spent countless hours online reading reviews of both cameras and at this point I could tell you the technical spec's on each camera like I was a Canon rep. I even went to the camera shops locally to feel them in hand (3 times). The truth about owning the mkiii although it is an amazing camera, it's also a bit of an ego thing. Like I have to have the very best. These two cameras are almost identical in performance. Sure the mkiii has two card slots and a slew of focal points, but I haven't missed a shot yet on the 6d that I know of. In fact it focuses amazingly well, even in back lit situations. I shoot in manual, select my aperture and shutter speed and let the iso decide itself. I don't even question it because it handles noise like nobodies business. Conclusion, if you have the money for the mkiii then buy it no questions asked, but if you're on a budget and this sounds like a chunk of change than go for the 6d and don't think twice about it. I'm loving mine

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

After two months, I am still impressed with the sharpness - definitely a quantum leap from my 60D (which is also quite sharp).

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Finally upgraded to a full frame camera. Picture quality was my highest priority. I have found that with my 70-200mm 2.8 lens that it has enough FPS for LaCrosse.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I use my 6D exclusively for natural lighting situations. It has been a pure joy to use. Its my first full frame. I was using a 30D prior and it has been a very easy transition to make. I love it.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Stepped up to the 6D from the 60D and have not been disappointed. Excellent balance and feel with a slightly enlarged battery grip. The pictures have been excellent from every aspect: Auto focus speed and accuracy, metering, and color. I have done virtually no post adjustments to the pics I have taken so far. Additional manual control during video is great. Video quality surpassed the already really good 60D. It inspired me to buy an external mike and am now eying video rigs. GPS feature on seems to drain the battery about twice as fast as without.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I had a 5DM II, I thought about it carefully before I made the upgrade. Some people online were saying the difference was little compared to 5DM II, not worth it.

The low light performance of 6D is much better than 5DM II, even a slight edge over my 5DM III. I don't use the wifi or GPS feature of 6D, so I can't really comment on that.

Coming from the 5DM II, the 6D is worth the upgrade. How ever, it obviously does not have as advanced focusing as 5DM III. The 6D video feature has some moiré issues, not present in 5DM III.

Go for it, good price with good performance!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I'm very happy with this camera. I worked for 7 years as a professional and have since moved on. I wanted to downsize my kit to one camera and was really torn between the 6D and 5D Mk3 (I was using 5D Mk2's). I diceided I would give this a shot and couldn't be more happy. I love the addition of the GPS. The video functionality is great. I'm super happy with it.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I am a portrait photographer and this is a great, affordable full frame DSLR. The low light capabilities are amazing and having it WIFI enabled is great as well. Would highly recommend. Even coming from another Canon, it is taking me time to get used to it, but that's because its chock full of amazing features!

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I am a professional photographer. I document everything from weddings & births, to family portaits and landscapes. I upgraded from the 7D and I absolutely love this camera. It is a bit lighter than the 7D and feels like it has more plastic/lesser quality parts.

This camera, for lack of a better explanation, devours light and produces tack sharp images in low lighting with minimal noise. The AF is fast, sharp and accurate. The capability of creating a WIFI hotspot and use your phone to take the picture is an incredible and well used feature.

You can't beat the price for such an incredible piece of gear. I almost purchased a 5D mark ii and I am glad I saved the money. I plan on purchasing a second body once I sell my current 7D.

If you are looking for an all purpose camera, well priced, amazing delivery in low light situation, easy to use buttons and wheels, than this camera is for you. Seriously, buy the camera and thnk me later.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Love this camera. Canons most efficient full frame body on a budget. Step up from the 5d mkii, step down from the mkiii . Love the high iso performance, I bought it mostly for concert photography. As a studio shooter as well, not so fond of the 1/180 sync speed. Not so fond of the one sd card slot either. But for the price, this camera is a gem.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

We upgraded from a Rebel 2Ti to this camera. The full-frame sensor does make a huge difference in terms of noise levels in shadow areas as well as in cropping images and maintaining clarity. The sad part was that our APS-C lenses could not make the move with us. We did already own one very good 24-70 L glass EF lens so that eased the pain somewhat. And now, of course, 24 mm is really 24 mm, which is very nice. We have only owned it two weeks but it feels very solid, like all Canon DSLR cameras. I love the top display of settings. The buttons to adjust the settings are well laid out and easy to find. Haven't resorted to the manual yet to learn anything, even though the arrangement of buttons and dials is very different from the Rebel's. the display is beautiful. I especially like the locking setting dial for Av, Tv, M, etc. The Rebel's dial seemed to move off Av randomly. That can't happen with the 6D.
Minor gripes: no pop-up flash. That was so nice for fill on shadowy faces outside. We have a nice external flash but it is cumbersome and overkill for that very common use for us. (My wife shoots location portraits for magazine spreads.)
On the complaints about the auto focus, I haven't had enough time with it to comment. The lack of a headphone jack for video is no big deal for us. My wireless mic has both line and headphone out. I assume that if I keep the meters below 0 dB, all will be well. Haven't tested that theory yet, though.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Love the 6D, amazing camera, and very excited about it. Amazing image quality, only problem is ive been reading that you need cs6 or lightroom 4 to access the raw files. BIG dissapointment. i have cs5, and kinda mad that after being fully upgraded, i cant use my raw files. Good thing, it does have some raw processing capabilities. I have a 60D, and it had some pretty nifty options like tilt-shift, kinda sad i dont see that option in the menu, hopefully with a firmware update ill see it. (not necessary, but fun to mess with). Other than that, the auto focus is quick, the program/auto exposures are pretty spot on, i shoot manual most of the time so i dont use them, but i am considering it more with this camera. i love the full frame, and is very quick on the saving/processing of images. Overall, awesome camera. a must buy.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I use the EOS D6 to photograph family, landscapes, wildlife, flowers, and macro objects.

No built-in flash requires an add-on flash which is cumbersome.

The view screen is fixed so photographing objects near the ground and over head is very akward.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

I have a 7D and picked up this camera for improved ISO performance and image quality. It delivers stunningly. At least 3 stops better ISO performance.

Comments about Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera (Body Only):

Of Course B&H had the best price ($220 cheaper) for the 6d and even through in some few gifts to make it a little sweeter! B&H was super quick with shipping as usual. This camera is everything a full-frame camera should be and some for an entry level model. If you dont need crazy fast FPS shooting full RAW then there is no need for any other camera. If you shoot JPEG fire away at your hearts content. The Noise Handeling is the biggest plus and it even beats the 5DIII. Love the interchangeable screen which is perfect for my old Zeiss Manual Lenses (no issues with mirror clearances either so far) The WIFI feature i haven't used enough of, but will definitely be handing when using the tripod and taking landscape shots. Reviewing photos on your smart phone couldn't be easier. I only wish there was a way to import only your rated images (it will still retain the rating in your exif data) but you still need to import everything into lightroom and then delete the photos you don't need. Light, Compact, and seems like the best bet for any landscape photographer who's on a budget and needs the latest gear! Don't be scared of the Moire with video either. While it is horrible. Filters do exist for $300 and still keeps you under a 5DIII budget.