Testseek.com have collected 185 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 6D and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 6D.
April 2013
(85%)
185 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
1175 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The low-light
High-ISO performance of this camera is so good that we left it set to ISO 1250 and loved the results. The wi-fi connection to a smartphone works brilliantly.
The low light
High ISO performance of this camera is so good that we left it set to ISO1250 and loved the results. The WiFi connection to a smartphone works brilliantly
Activating Liveview and setting the phone as the viewfinder.
Full-frame sensor
Comparatively affordable
Great for all types of photography
Enthusiastcentric controls
Remote control via WiFi
GPS technology
High image quality
Built-in Wi-Fi is easy and seamless to use. Full-frame image quality is excellent. Lightweight body. GPS in-camera
The editors didn't like
Some may miss an inbuilt flash
Which on the competing Nikon D600 can control offcamera speed lights
Which on the competing Nikon D600 can control offcamera speedlights
Fixed screen
Very soft shutter button
No flash
Lacks some connections
97% viewfinder coverage
Limited viewfinder overlay
No headphone jack. Video quality not as good as the Mark III. AF system could use a few more points
Abstract: I plan to complete a full Canon EOS 6D review when this camera becomes available. According to the press release, expected availability is December 2012. In the meantime, please make use of the comparison charts, images and links below. Use the shoppin...
Abstract: I use these stores. I can't vouch for ads below.The Canon EOS 6D is the world's smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR.The Canon 6D is the world's second-best DSLR regardless of price, right behind the very similar Canon 5D Mark III. If you're in the marke...
Abstract: Less than a week after arch-rival Nikon grabbed headlines with the D600, Canon responded with an announcement of its own price-conscious full frame DSLR, the EOS 6D. And just like that, a new market segment was born: the mid-range full...
Excellent detail in raw file output across ISO range, Class-leading low light focus sensitivity (from central AF point), Very effective JPEG noise reduction at highest ISO sensitivities, Impressively quiet 'silent' shutter drive mode, Quick Control menu provides easy access to shooting settings, Wi-Fi-enabled remote camera control via smartphone or tablet, Effective and easy to use multi-exposu
JPEG engine struggles with low-contrast fine detail at low ISO sensitivities, Low density 11 point autofocus array with only one cross-type AF point, Single card slot (SD), Slow burst rate compared to its full frame peers, Cannot configure common live view and movie mode options independently, Video output prone to moiré artifacts, Slightly lower resolution than all of its full frame peers, HDR
The EOS 6D is Canon's attempt to entice DSLR owners who are looking for the benefits of full frame shooting - including shallower depth of field and wider-angle lens coverage, but can't afford the EOS 5D Mark III. Naturally though, Canon doesn't want ...
I have no hesitation in recommending the 6D with one single proviso. Good L-series or prime optic glass is required to get the best from the camera's sensor. Hence, it would be an expensive upgrade for someone changing from an APS-C Canon EOS (e.g. a 650D...
You'll get cracking shots from the wide assortment of manual controls, some of which can be controlled by WiFi and GPS comes as standard too.
A flash needs to be purchased separately as there isn't one builtin, the viewfinder falls a little short and HD video is not all it should be
If you hanker after the superb Canon 5D Mark III, but it remains firmly out of reach because of cost, then the EOS 6D takes you in the premium photography direction. High-quality images with the flexibility of separate lenses and plenty of manual control...
Image quality; Full frame sensor; Built in wifi; Built in GPS
Limited autofocus points; No built-in flash
It isn't pocket money, but the EOS 6D nonetheless puts full-frame features within reach of the more ambitious enthusiast photographer. I'd have happily swapped the GPS and Wifi for more autofocus points, but it's nonetheless a great body that captures ...
