Canon EOS 6D
It was announced on September 17, 2012, one day before the start of Photokina trade show. It was released in late November 2012 with a suggested retail price of US $ 2,099.00 (body only).
6D is offered as a body only or in a package with the EF 24-105mm f / 4L IS USM zoom lens; in the introduction, the suggested retail price is US $ 2,899.00.
Features
EOS 6D is the first Canon DSLR to feature GPS function and built in Wi-Fi capability, which allows image files to be uploaded directly to Facebook, YouTube, or the Canon Image Gateway; transferred to an external device; or sent to be printed on a Canon printer the Wi-Fi-enabled. Wifi capability also allows remote control and look through many smartphones.
It weighs 770 grams (27 ounces), the 6D is also Canon's smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR; comparable with APS-C sensor 60D. The camera also features a wide range of ISO settings from 50 to 102,400 which can be selected automatically or manually adjusted, 11-point autofocus system, and anti-glare 3.0 inch (76 mm) LED screen. The center point autofocus sensitivity -3EV.
BG-E13 battery grip newly created for use with the 6D enables the use of six AA cells or 1-2 Battery LP-E6. 6D has a maximum frame rate burst of 4.5 frames per second. Like all cameras Canon full-frame DSLR, which 6D does not have a built-in flash for the design of the viewfinder.
Image features
20.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor.
DIGIC 5+ Image Processor.
Fluorine-coated low-pass filter.
Autofocus and metering
11-point autofocus sensors with 1 cross type sensor in center. (x-type is sensitive down to -3EV)
TTL-CT-SIR AF with CMOS sensor.
63-zone Dual Layer-silicon cell.
AF Micro Adjust (+/- 20 steps).
ISO
100–25,600 (expansion down to: 50 / up to 51,200 & 102,400).
Shutter
30–1/4 000 sec (and bulb) is the shutter speed range.
4.5 FPS burst rate.
Ergonomics and functions
Optical Pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 97% coverage (0,71 enlargement)
Clear View TFT LCD screen (3"/77mm) with 720 × 480 pixels, 288 ppi (approx. 1.040.000 dots), resolution with dual anti-glare coating.
Wi-Fi functionality.
Metal alloy housing (Top is made out of high-grade plastic).
Built-in GPS.