Canon EOS 6D full frame DSLR camera detailed features, tech specs are below.
The Canon EOS 6D digital SLR camera features a 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor, a wide ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to L: 50, H1: 51200, and H2: 102400, for incredible image quality even in low light. DIGIC 5+ Image Processor delivers enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed and new 11-point AF including a high-precision center cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity allows focusing in extreme low-light conditions, and with continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps, you are ready to capture fast action.
Canon EOS 6D Features
- Newly designed 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, a wide range ISO setting 100-25600 (L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light, and the next generation DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed.
- New 11-point AF including a high-precision center cross-type AF point with EV-3 sensitivity for focusing in extreme low-light conditions and a bright, high-quality viewfinder for easy focusing.
- iFCL Metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality.
- Continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps for capturing fast-action.
- EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p(29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p) with 4 GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time: 29 minutes, 59seconds), selectable “All i-frame” (UHS-I Card is required) or IPB compressions
- Built-in Wi-Fi® transmitter allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#, share your images with Wi-Fi® enabled Canon cameras, or upload virtually anywhere on your iOS or Android smartphone – Use your smartphone for remote camera control and operation (Requires EOS Remote app)
- Built-in GPS## Receiver records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information for geotagging images when shooting.
- Compact and lightweight body with shutter durability tested up to 100,000 cycles, enhanced dust-and-weather resistance, and EOS Integrated Cleaning Systemfor improved vibration-based dust removal.
- 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, 160° viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Multiple Exposure modes expand creative possibilities, and Scene Intelligent Auto and Special Scene Modes lets you achieve high-quality images with ease
- Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High-Speed (UHS-I) cards.
Canon EOS 6D Tech Specifications
| Type | Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera |
| Recording Media | SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card * Compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) memory cards. |
| Image Sensor Size | 35.8mm x 23.9mm (Full-Frame) |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S and EF-M lenses) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS Sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 20.2 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Total pixels: Approx. 20.6 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Pixel Unit | 6.55 um square |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Low-pass Filter | Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
| Dust Deletion feature | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending Manual cleaning |
| Recording Format | Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and EXIF 2.30 |
| Image Type | Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) |
| RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes Large RAW and JPEG images are recorded simultaneously |
| Size | Large: Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5,472 x 3,648) Medium: Approx. 8.9 megapixels (3,648 x 2,432) Small 1: Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2,736 x 1,824) Small 2: Approx. 2.5 megapixels (1920 x 1280) Small 3: Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480) RAW: Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5,472 x 3,648) M RAW: Approx. 11.0 megapixels (4,104 x 2,736) S RAW: Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2,736 x 1,824) |
| File Numbering | Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Style | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3 |
| Backup Recording | Not Availabled |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° – 10,000°K), Color Temperature (Approx. 2,500° – 10,000°K), White Balance Correction, and White Balance Bracketing |
| Auto White Balance | Auto white balance with the image sensor |
| Color Temperature Compensation | Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels * Correction based on the current WB mode’s color temperature |
| Color Temperature Info Transmission | Provided |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 97% |
| Viewfinder Magnification / Angle | Approx. 0.71x / 33.3 Degree |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Built-in Dioptric Adjustment | -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
| Focusing Screen | Eg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A. |
| Viewfinder Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information:AF points and focus confirmation Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, exposure warning Flash information:Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock Image information:Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card information Battery check Composition information: Electronic level Warning Symbol |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| AF Points | 11 pointsall cross-type AF (f/2.8 at center: Dual Cross Sensor) Center: cross-type at f/5.6; vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8. Upper and lower AF points: vertical line-sensitive AF at f/5.6. Other AF points: Horizontal line-sensitive AF at f/5.6. |
| AF Working Range | Center AF Point: EV -3 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) Other AF points: EV +0.5 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus: One-Shot AF – AI Servo AF – AI Focus AF Manual focus |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection Manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Displayed or indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. |
| AF-assist Beam | Enable Disable IR AF-assist beam only |
| Metering Modes | Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes: 1) Evaluative metering 2) Partial metering (center: approx. 8% of viewfinder) 3) Spot metering (center: approx. 3.5% of viewfinder) 4) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control | Creative Zone Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb, Custom shooting mode, Basic zone Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE / non-shiftable), Creative Auto Special Scene Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control mode |
| ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index) | Auto and Manual setting range of ISO 100-25600 (expansion possible to ISO 50, ISO 51200 and 102400) in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments) |
| Exposure Compensation | Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB : ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AE Lock | Yes |
| Shutter Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 to 30 sec., X-sync at 1/180 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Shutter Lag Time | (1) During SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: approx. 0.060 sec. (2) Time lag between simultaneous SW-1/SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.144 sec. * Time lag with the aperture stopped down by 3.5 stops or less (Excludes AF operation time). |
| Self-timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay |
| Compatible Speedlites | EX-series Speedlites |
| Flash Metering | E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| External Speedlite Control | Provided * Compatible with radio wireless flash photography. |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| Drive Modes | (1) Single shooting (2) Continuous shooting (3) Silent single shooting (4) Silent continuous shooting (5) 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control (6) 2-sec. self-timer |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Continuous shooting: Max. approx. 4.5 fps Silent continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3.0 fps |
| Maximum Burst | Based on 8GB memory Card: JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 73 Shots RAW: Approx. 14 Shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 7 Shots Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card: JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 1250 Shots RAW: Approx. 17 Shots RAW + JPEG Large/Fine: 8 Shots |
| Focusing | (1) Autofocus 1. FlexiZone – Single * One-point, contrast AF. Switching to another AF point is possible. 2. Face Detection Live mode * Face detection, contrast AF. Face is selectable. 2. Face Detection Live mode * Face detection, contrast AF. Face is selectable. 3. Quick Mode AF * Phase-difference AF with 11 AF points. (2) Manual Focus 1. Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually. |
| Metering Modes | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. (1) Evaluative metering (315 zones) (2) Partial metering (approx. 11% of Live View screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3% of Live View screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Grid Display | Provided (Two-type grid displays) |
| Exposure Simulation | Provided |
| Silent Shooting | Provided (Mode 1 and 2) |
| Video File Format | MOV (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Video Frame Rates | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p 640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p |
| Video ISO Range | Auto ISO range: ISO 100-12800 Manual ISO range: ISO 100-12800 in 1/3- or whole-stop increments (expandable to H: ISO 16000/20000/25600) * If highlight tone priority is set, automatically set within ISO 200 or higher. |
| Video Shooting Time | Based on 8GB Memory card [1920 x 1080] 30 fps/25 fps/24 fps: 32 min. with IPB compression 11 min. with All-I compression [1280 x 720] 60 fps/50 fps: 37 min. with IPB compression 12 min. with All-I compression [640 x 480] 30 fps/25 fps: 97 min. with IPB or All-I compression |
| LCD Monitor Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor Size | 3.0-inches (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2) 7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high) |
| Monitor Dots | Approx: 1,040,000 dots |
| Monitor Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Adjustment | Manually adjustable to one of 7 levels |
| Interface Languages | 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian,Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
| Image Playback Display Format | Single image display Two types of single-image full display, two types of shooting information Index display o 4-image index and 9-image index Jump display Jump 1/10/100 images, Shooting Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, or Rating |
| Highlight Alert | With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink. |
| Histogram | Brightness and RGB can be displayed. |
| USB Terminal | For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
| Audio/Video (Out) Terminal | Audio/Video (Out) Terminal (1) AV stereo OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable (2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal (Type C) |
| Remote Control Terminal | N3-type terminal |
| Battery | One Battery Pack LP-E6 With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, AC power is possible. With Battery Grip BG-E13, two battery packs (LP-E6) can be used. Or six AA-sized/LR6 batteries can be used |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8 in./ 144.5 x 110.5 x 71.2mm |
| Weight | Approx. 26.7 oz. / 755g (CIPA standard) Approx. 24.0 oz. / 680g (Body only) |
Canon EOS 6D sales price is $2099.
