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So you want to take better pictures. That’s a given. You may have come across EOS magazine in your search to learn more about photography, in particular photography with your Canon EOS camera. So how will EOS magazine help you in your quest for better images? After all, photography is about having the eye for a good image and framing your subject. So it doesn’t matter about the camera then?

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At EOS magazine we believe that understanding how your EOS camera works will make you better prepared to capture those sought-after images. In every issue of the magazine we look at the technology and functionality of the EOS system, whilst explaining the fundamental principles of photography. This is how we learn – we examine an element of EOS cameras, investigate how it works and experiment with the settings to give us the best results. By doing this, and sharing the results with you, the magazine will give you the information you need to be one step closer to taking better pictures. But that’s not all we do. We also gather together information from around the world, reporting on ground-breaking uses of Canon DSLRs, featuring interesting projects shot with EOS cameras and showcasing some of the most inspiring photos taken with EOS equipment. Every new Canon product launch for the EOS range is covered in the magazine, with an in-depth look at the features, technologies and advances in imaging. You may not have heard about EOS magazine before you came across the website. And it’s not on the shelves of your local bookstore or newsagent. So how do you know whether EOS magazine is right for you? This magazine sampler has been put together from several recent issues of EOS magazine. It will give you a taste of the usual content and articles of the magazine. You will also see that the technique articles, which start on page 18, are written specifically for the EOS system. So long as you own an EOS camera and are serious about developing your photography, we believe that EOS magazine will give you all the information you need to master your camera. Enjoy this mini edition of EOS magazine and we look forward to welcoming you as a subscriber. There’s a fantastic subscription offer at the back of the sampler when you’re ready to join us. Better pictures are within your reach.

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“My biggest regret is that I did not know about EOS magazine earlier. I have found it to be the most informative magazine with regards to the Canon brand and read it from cover to cover!”

06 Farewell to 5D Mark II

18 Standard lens

Out with the old – in with the new for 2013. Plus winter cashback.

Andrew Gibson puts the EF 40mm f2.8 ‘pancake’ lens through its paces.

24 Custom colour

When and how to use custom white balance

MG via Reader Survey, April 2012

28 Flash factors

When shooting with flash you often need to take note of the ambient light as well. Here’s how.

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08 Wildlife photographer

The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition.

EOS magazine is written for everyone with a Canon EOS camera. It explains in clear, easy-to-follow language how to use your EOS equipment and get the most out of it.

09 Latest firmware For EOS 1D X users 10 Walking on water

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A guide to accessories for shooting remotely.

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Latest Canon product

Exploring an often overlooked feature of Canon’s free DPP software.

12 EOS 6D

46 Firmware update

This camera is currently the lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame sensor. It creates a new entry point into Canon’s full-frame line-up. Features include built-in GPS and Wi-Fi.

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A step-by-step guide to downloading and installing camera and lens firmware.

52 Q&A

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“I just want to take an opportunity to congratulate the author and editor of this edition’s article on creative control. This article is succinct, immensely readable but most importantly is a very effective teaching tool. In just seven pages you capture the essence of creative photography which in many other publications would take chapters and not as effectively. Whoever is responsible for this piece of writing should feel very pleased and proud of what is perhaps the most competent description of the relationships between aperture, speed, ISO with the inclusion of ‘reciprocal rule’, depth of field and manual control. Essential basics, irrespective of how good your EOS camera is.”

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PhotoNews Out with the old – in with the new for 2013

Image Square Canon Canada Inc. has opened Image Square in Calgary. This Canon Experience Store is a unique destination where visitors can interact with the latest Canon technology and benefit from photography expertise. The 6,600 square foot space located on the ground floor of Eighth Avenue Place in downtown Calgary features dynamic displays and demonstrations that give visitors a true look at how Canon products work. The customer experience is fully interactive with hands-on displays, touch-screen media for viewing and manipulating images, a professional photo studio, a classroom-style learning space and photo gallery. For more information visit www.canon.ca/imagesquare Firmware update for EOS-1D X Firmware version 1.2.1 is now available for the EOS-1D X. It incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1. The function to disable the Image size selection button has been added. See the instructions “EOS-1D X Firmware version 1.2.x Additional Function” (PDF file) included in the downloaded firmware 1.2.1 folder for information on how to intentionally disable this button after the firmware update has been installed in the camera. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which Err 70 and Err 80 may occur during certain shooting conditions. You can download firmware updates free of charge from the Canon Download Centre software.canon-europe.com

Canon sponsorship deals Canon will be an Official Partner of the IAAF World Athletics Series from 2013 to 2016. Canon’s sponsorship will include two IAAF World Championships – the first in Moscow in 2013, the second in Beijing in 2015. Canon has also signed a three-year renewal of its worldwide partnership with the World Press Photo Foundation. The new contract marks the 20th anniversary for the two organisations working together to empower photojournalists. For more details about World Press Photo and to view galleries, visit www.worldpressphoto.org Canon wins Emmy Award The year has started well for Canon with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The award is for work on improvements to large-format CMOS imagers for use in HD broadcast video cameras. The awards honour development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognise organisations and individuals for breakthroughs in technology that have a significant effect on television engineering. Canon debuted its award-winning large format CMOS image sensor in its EOS C300 digital cinema camera in November 2011. By exploring alternatives to the established Bayer colour filter array algorithms, Canon was able to achieve an overall image quality capture through its CMOS sensor that has helped to bring digital cinema closer to the superb aesthetics associated with 35mm motion picture film.

End of line for 5D Mark II Canon has quietly discontinued the EOS 5D Mark II. The camera was moved to the ‘Old products’ archive on a Canon Japan website at the end of December 2012. Canon UK has confirmed the news. The camera will continue to be available at stores until supplies are exhausted – but don’t leave it too late if you have been thinking of buying. The EOS 5D Mark II, introduced in 2008, was the first EOS digital SLR with movie mode. This initially received a lukewarm response from EOS enthusiasts, but was quickly taken on board by professional movie-makers. One of the attractions of the camera is the depth-of-field, which can be much narrower than that of dedicated movie cameras. Cost was also a factor. Cameraman Mark Moreve made one of the first feature length films shot entirely using the EOS 5D Mark II and Canon lenses. “You can buy an EOS 5D Mark II for the same price it costs to hire an HD movie camera for a week,” he said, “so using the Mark II cut our costs by a fortune.” The Season Six finale of ‘House’ (the television medical drama starring Hugh Laurie) was shot using only the EOS 5D Mark II camera, plus a range of fast EF lenses. The shallow depth-of-field and low-light capabilities of the camera were the main attractions for the director and cameraman. (The episode was first aired on 16 May 2010). The BBC, although initially doubtful that an SLR could produce broadcast quality video, soon relented and allowed use of the EOS 5D Mark II for programme making. The demise of the camera is not unexpected. The EOS 5D Mark III was introduced last April. Although this did not immediately replace the earlier model, it was only a matter of time before sales of the EOS 5D Mark II camera were affected. Then, late in 2012, came the EOS 6D (see right) – Canon’s new entry-level full-frame digital camera.

Now available

The EOS M (above left) is now available at a range of retailers across the UK. It has an RRP of £769.99 including the EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and Speedlite 90EX flash gun. The EOS 6D is also available across the UK with an RRP of £1799.99 (body only), £1959.99 with EF 40mm f2.8 STM lens or £2519.99 with EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens.

Two new image stabiliser lenses

Canon has launched two new EF lenses designed for enthusiast and professional photographers – the EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM and the EF 35mm f2 IS USM. Boasting Canon’s leading optical technologies in highly compact designs, the new lenses are perfect for a range of creative purposes, including reportage, landscape, portrait and travel photography. Both include aspherical lenses and Super Spectra Coatings optimised for each individual element, Canon’s image stabiliser (IS) technology and ultrasonic motors for superfast autofocus.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2012

Professional and amateur photographers from 22 countries scooped individual Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 awards or special mentions this year. Many of the prize- winning entries, two of which are shown here, were shot using Canon EOS cameras. The images showcase the beauty and diversity of travel imagery and offer fascinating glimpses of different cultures. Andrew Newey (UK) won Best Single Image in the ‘Portfolio – Journeys’ category with his image of Mentawai Shaman resting against the roots of a tree in Siberut Island, Indonesia. The New Talent award went to Alessandra Meniconzi (Switzerland) with her series of images capturing life for Siberia’s Nenets, a nomadic people whose life is based around the reindeer herds. Alessandra is a graphic designer and teacher, and a self-taught

photographer. “I pedal, walk and move alone with my equipment for months on end in the most remote locations of the world. Photography is another way to express my personality. Pressing the shutter release of the camera materializes my feelings, my sensibilities, my character, and the way I see the world.“ To view the complete gallery of winning images, visit www.tpoty.com

Below left Mentawai Shaman, Siberut Island, Indonesia. EOS 5D Mark II, 1/2656 second at f1.8, ISO 320, EF 50mm f1.8 II lens. Below Young Nenets girl in the snow, Siberia. EOS 1Ds Mark III, 1/200 second at f8, ISO 100, EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM lens.

The EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM is the latest lens to feature Hybrid IS, delivering shake-free shots at any distance, including macro focal lengths. The lenses also come with the newly-designed Mark II lens caps, which feature a centre-pinch mechanism. In September 2012, Canon launched the EOS 6D – the first full-frame DSLR aimed at non-professionals. The lightweight, compact EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM lens will team up nicely with the EOS 6D, which does not have the weight and bulk of the other full-frame bodies. Both new lenses are available now. The EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM costs £1499.99 (RRP) while the EF 35mm f2 IS USM is £799.99 (RRP). Detailed information and specifications about these lenses are featured in the January-March 2013 issue.

© ANDREW NEWEY/TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012

© ALESSANDRA MENICONZI/TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012

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Firmware updates

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition

Paul Nicklen won the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition with his underwater shot of bubble-jetting emperor penguins (right). You can see the winning entries on display at the Natural History Museum, London, until 3 March 2013. To book tickets to see the exhibition, find out when it is on tour near you, view the winning images online, or for information about how to enter this year’s competition (closing date 22 February 2013) visit www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto. Each of the 100 spectacular prize-winning photographs are presented in a new book, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 22, priced £25, which is also available from the website. The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Heinrich van den Berg (South Africa) was Commended in The Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Species (below) Verreaux’s sifakas are found only in southern and south- western Madagascar. They are not as endangered as many of the island’s lemurs, but when Heinrich found a group feeding in trees in the Nahampoana Reserve what impressed him was the extraordinary way they leap from one tree to another. “They spring off their back legs, then twist in the air to land perfectly on the next trunk,” says Heinrich. The photographic conditions were ideal – the sifakas in shadow and a bright background behind – enabling him to use a slow shutter speed for the background effect of movement and a flash to freeze the leap. EOS 5D Mark II with an EF 16-35mm f1.4L USM lens at 27mm, 1/12 second at f9, ISO 100; two Quantum flashes.

The latest updates for EOS digital cameras are available by following the ‘Firmware Updates’ link on the EOS magazine home page at www.eos-magazine.com For further information on updating your firmware, see “Firmware update” on page 46. EOS-1D X Firmware version 1.1.1 offers new functionality and improved performance. Developed in response to photographer feedback, Firmware version 1.1.1 improves the scope and performance of the AF function and introduces minor fixes to offer professional photographers the ability to capture stunning images more easily in all conditions. During AI Servo AF shooting in low light, viewfinder information is now illuminated, with the AF points blinking intermittently in red, allowing them to be easily confirmed while shooting, without affecting the metering. Getting closer to the action is also even easier, with the firmware update allowing photographers to use Extenders to increase the focal length of their super-telephoto lenses, while maintaining the use of AF to capture a crisp, clear shot. The centre AF point (one cross-type with four supporting points) can now be used to autofocus at a maximum aperture of f8. Canon Extender EF 1.4x increases the effective focal length by 1.4x, so a 400mm lens becomes equivalent to a 560mm lens. There is loss of light equivalent to 1 stop, so a lens with a maximum aperture of f5.6 becomes the equivalent of an f8 lens – and will still offer autofocus with the EOS-1D X with firmware version 1.1.1 installed. Canon Extender EF 2x increases the effective focal length by 2x, so a 400mm lens becomes equivalent to a 800mm lens. There is loss of light equivalent to 2 stops, so a lens with a maximum aperture of f4 becomes the equivalent of an f8 lens – and will still offer autofocus with the EOS-1D X with firmware version 1.1.1 installed. New features • Autofocus at f8 • Illuminated AF points and viewfinder information in AI Servo AF mode. Fixes • Corrects a phenomenon where the metering value of the AE sensor becomes abnormal, affecting the final image • Corrects a phenomenon where Error 70 may occur during AEB shooting • Corrects a phenomenon where the firmware of the lenses cannot be updated normally • Minor corrections to Arabic menu EOS-1D X and the f8 issue Autofocusing may not function at f8 on some EOS-1D X cameras with firmware version 1.1.1. This version enabled the centre AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with lens/Extender combinations whose combined maximum aperture is f8 or wider. On some of the cameras with firmware version 1.1.1, auto- focusing does not function at f8. This is not an issue with the firmware itself, but with its installation at the factory. The problem can be overcome by overwriting the firmware. This phenomenon does not occur with a camera whose firmware has been updated by a user or by a Canon service centre.

Cameras with 4 or 5 as the sixth digit from the left in the serial number are affected. Even if the sixth digit from the left in the serial number is 4 or 5, cameras with a white dot in the battery compartment are not affected (right). To overwrite the installed firmware and activate the auto- focusing at f8, simply re-install firmware version 1.1.1. There is no change to the firmware version, as this is not an issue with the firmware itself.

© PAUL NICKLEN/VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012

Paul Nicklen (Canada) was judged overall 2012 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year (above). This was the image Paul had been hoping to get: a sunlit mass of emperor penguins, leaving bubble trails in their wake. The location was near the emperor colony on the frozen area of the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Paul lowered himself into the only likely exit hole, then waited for the return of the penguins, with crops full of icefish for their chicks. Then it came: a blast of birds from the depths. They were so fast that, with frozen fingers, framing and focus had to be instinctive. “It was a fantastic sight,” says Paul, “as hundreds launched themselves out of the water and onto the ice above me – a moment that I felt fortunate to witness and one I’ll never forget.” EOS-1D Mark IV with an EF 8-15mm f4L USM lens, 1/1000 second at f7.1, ISO 500, Seacam housing.

Firmware update resolves EOS 6D video issue Firmware Version 1.1.2 for the EOS 6D fixes a phenomenon which prevents movie files shot using EOS 6D cameras from being played back on YouTube. However, firmware version 1.1.2 may present some Video Snapshot limitations, as follows: 1 EOS 6D running Firmware Version 1.0.9 If a video snapshot captured when the camera was running firmware 1.0.9 is combined with a video snapshot created by a camera which was running firmware 1.1.2, the resulting video snapshot album will be corrupted. 2 EOS 6D running Firmware Version 1.1.2 If you try to add a video snapshot from a camera running firmware 1.1.2 to the video snapshot album created when the camera was running firmware 1.0.9, a warning message ‘Cannot select this movie’ will appear and the video snapshot cannot be added. The following workaround addresses the two scenarios described above: 1 Shoot a video snapshot and create a video snapshot album. 2 Import the captured video snapshot album to your computer. 3 Start ImageBrowser EX (bundled with the EOS 6D). 4 Select the video snapshot album,and select [Edit Movie] in the [Edit] tab. 5 MovieEdit Task will start. 6 Select [Add Image] and select video snapshot album to add the movie snapshot. 7 Select [Save] and [Save image type] and then click [Save]. April 2013 update for EOS 5D Mark III A firmware upgrade for the EOS 5D Mark III in April 2013 will add features for both still and video shooting. The new firmware offers improved AF performance and enhanced HDMI output. When the camera is fitted with a lens and Extender resulting in a maximum f8 aperture, the new firmware enables the camera to use the central dual cross-type focal points, currently only available up to an f5.6 aperture. The new firmware includes ‘clean’ HDMI output, enhancing overall video editing and monitoring procedures.

Jordi Chias (Spain) was Commended in the Underwater Worlds category (right). Armeñime, a small cove off the south coast of Tenerife, is a hotspot for green sea turtles. They forage there on the plentiful seagrass and are accustomed to divers. Jordi cruised in the company of this one in the shallow, gin-clear water over black volcanic sand. “The dazzling colours, symmetry and textured patterns were mesmerising,” says Jordi, “and I was able to compose a picture to show just how beautiful this marine treasure is.” Like the other seven species of sea turtles, the green sea turtle is endangered, with populations declining worldwide. The many threats include habitat degradation, building development on their breeding beaches, ingestion of rubbish such as plastics and entanglement in fishing gear. EOS 7D with a Tokina 10-17mm lens at 10mm, 1/80 second at f11; ISO 160; custom-made housing; two Inon flashe s. © HEINRICH VAN DEN BERG/VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012

© PAUL NICKLEN/VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012

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don’t speak very good English. They know the aeronautical terms, but can struggle when it comes to shooting directions. Sometimes this has to be just hand signals. What do you think will be your next photographic purchase? I’m looking at purchasing the EOS 5D Mark III. Clients are requiring more videography as well as stills, which is slightly frustrating as the two mediums have to be treated quite differently and a lot of clients don’t understand this. So I have to go back to my roots – the London College of Printing where I studied television and feature film making, as well as photography. Videography is about the editing and how the piece is cut together, but the versatility of the latest EOS cameras makes everything possible. Which water sport do you most enjoy photographing? Shooting superyacht regattas is truly amazing. The size of the yachts these days is ridiculous and just gets more impressive, as designers are given the freedom to push the envelope of design to James Bond levels. To shoot these yachts crashing around a racecourse makes for impressive imagery. The crew appear like ants as they clamber around the deck. The sculptural designs, reflective glass and metallic paint make futuristic imagery. How do you ensure you stay at the top of your profession? I have a passion for photography that drives me to find new ways to shoot and hopefully create evocative images. I am lucky that clients find this attractive and keep me at the forefront. I also have a very good understanding of what is either art and/or what is a great commercial image – this almost crosses into marketing knowledge rather than photography. In the commercial world, there’s no point taking a picture that no one either values or can use. I pinch myself everyday to think I get paid to do a job I adore, and that other people find pleasure in my work.

Walking on Water Kos Evans demands exceptional performance in extreme circumstances.

From shooting Maxi yachts for a Rolex advertising campaign to chasing a boat through London for an action sequence in a Bond movie, Kos Evans – together with her EOS cameras – has been at the forefront of marine photography for 30 years. What are your biggest challenges? My biggest challenge photographically, unlike most photographers, is the conditions in which I work. Unlike shooting on land, working on the sea means you are dealing with an environment that doesn’t suit cameras. The salt is extremely corrosive, the vibration from working on fast powerboats shakes camera screws loose and the lenses get bashed and also covered in seawater at times. Plus you are working from a moving platform shooting a moving subject. To protect my equipment as much as possible I use a large cool box as my camera bag – the cameras and lenses remain much drier and protected even if the boat is awash with water. It’s essential to know how to direct the driver of the powerboat to go where I need to go so we don’t get in the way of the event, but position me to get a great picture. I don’t have a fear of heights so I can shoot from a helicopter dangling out of the open door standing on the skids. The same goes for shooting from the masthead of a yacht. I can change lenses up there, or use a zoom to crop into events on deck, as well as shooting wide for an overview. How have advances in camera technology (e.g. faster lenses, increased frame rate, file size, etc) affected your photography? The improvements in technology have been so amazing it gives the photographer the freedom to shoot anything at any time. The increased ISO range gives the ability to shoot in more

extreme conditions – similarly the HDR facility. File size gives a longevity (we hope) to the quality of the image. Where will we be in 100 years from now? The fact that lenses are becoming lighter helps in my game too. Which are your favourite lenses, and why? My favourite lenses tend to be zooms. Working on wet boats I don’t want to change lenses too often as there is a risk of getting a wave over my camera at the same time. How effective is the waterproofing on the EOS 1Ds Mark III and what precautions do you take? I love my EOS 1Ds Mark III. It’s a really balanced camera when working with long lenses and I have never had a problem with corrosion – the contacts are well sealed. The camera is like a tank – almost bombproof. I am careful, however, to always clean my equipment after each shoot with surgical spirit. This takes off the salt without leaving any moisture. What special camera settings or lenses do you use when shooting from a helicopter? I like to work in Av mode and shoot at no less than 1/1000 second as there is usually vibration from the rotor blades. Explain the importance of the helicopter pilot for achieving some of your iconic shots. When working with a new helicopter pilot, I first find out if he had military training as these guys are usually the very best – you can push them harder to do what you want them to do. I usually map out a storyboard of the shots I need to get. I try to always brief them fully before take off. Sometimes they

For more of Kos’ images visit www.kospictures.com

For more information: Kos’ new book, ‘Walking on Water – The Daredevil Acrobatics of a Pioneer- ing Photographer’ is available to buy from good booksellers (Adlard Coles Nautical, hardback, £30). The book encapsulates Kos’ most dramatic pho- tographs and offers thrilling anecdotes of her life. The book also includes a Foreword by Duran Duran singer and keen sailor Simon Le Bon.

Kos’ kit includes:

2x EOS-1Ds Mark III EF 300mm f2.8L USM EF 14mm f2.8L II USM

EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM EF 28-70mm f2.8L USM Extender EF 1.4x EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM

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Newcamera EOS 6D

Canon has unveiled its latest DSLR for serious photography enthusiasts – the EOS 6D. A similar size and weight to the EOS 60D, the new camera is currently the world’s lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame CMOS sensor. The model creates a new entry point into Canon’s full-frame line-up. The camera combines full-frame imaging and extended low- light performance with a compact, robust and lightweight design. For the first time in any EOS model, Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity are built-in, enabling photographers to tag images with location data and wirelessly transfer them to a computer, the cloud, or smartphone.

Key features w Full-frame format (approx. 36 x 24mm) w 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor w Accepts EF lenses (not EF-S or EF-M) w World’s smallest DSLR with a full frame CMOS sensor (at 17 Sep 2012) w 11-point AF sensitive down to EV -3 w 3-inch TFT colour, liquid-crystal monitor with 1,040,000 pixels w Accepts SD cards (UHS-I compatible) w DIGIC 5+ image processor w Continuous shooting at up to 4.5fps w Live View for stills and movies w Built-in GPS logging w Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity w ISO range from 100 to 25600 (expandable to 50 and 102400) w High dynamic range (HDR) mode w Multiple exposure mode w Silent drive mode w Single-axis electronic level w Full HD video w Dust and drip-proof body

Wi-Fi connectivity

The 6D is the first EOS camera to feature integrated wireless connectivity, allowing you to shoot and transfer data to the following devices: • Canon Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and printers • Compatible computers • Cloud-based storage and services (including Canon Image Gateway, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). A one-time registration is required to access Canon Image Gateway. • Smartphones and tablets using the free EOS Remote Android and iOS application that will be available shortly (see below). • DLNA-enabled HDTV. ‘Digital Living Network Alliance’ is a group of organisations, including Canon, that has created a standard enabling all DLNA devices to share media over a home network.

An entry-level full-frame EOS

Built-in GPS

There is a new category of EOS full- frame digital cameras – entry level. The EOS 6D sits alone in this group. It does not replace any existing cameras. In addition to a smaller size and lighter weight, it is also considerably less expensive than the mid-range EOS 5D Mark III. Entry level it might be, but the EOS 6D is full of features. HDR mode enables the capture of both highlights and shadows in tricky lighting conditions, while Multiple Exposure allows you to combine up to nine separate exposures into a single image in-camera. A silent drive mode keeps the noise down in quiet situations. A single-axis electronic level

accessed through the viewfinder or via the LCD screen helps you to keep horizons level. The EOS 6D features a newly- designed 20.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that allows you to produce poster-sized prints, or to crop into your shots without compromising the quality. An ISO range of 100 to 25600 (extendable to 50, 51200 and 102400) helps you to take photographs in near darkness. A new 11-point AF system also offers the strongest low- light performance of any Canon AF system to date. Autofocusing operates down to EV -3 – the equivalent of moonlight.

The 6D is the first EOS to feature an integrated GPS unit. This records location data within the image file. The data will be useful if you want to add a caption to the image at a later date and can’t remember where the photograph was

Accessories not needed Left This is the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 for the EOS 5D Mark III. It has an RRP of £789.99. The EOS 6D has a Wi-Fi transmitter built-in.

taken. GPS saves you having to make notes with paper and pencil. A GPS Logger function also periodically records the camera’s GPS location over a pre-defined period. This information can be downloaded, allowing you to view your route on a computer map. The GPS can also be used for automatic accurate time setting, fetching the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time from a satellite to ensure the internal clock of the camera is as accurate as possible. UTC is determined using highly precise atomic clocks. When the GPS system and Wi-Fi connectivity are active, icons appear in the LCD display on the top of the camera (circled red above).

Left GPS unit GP- E2 for the EOS 5D Mark III has an RRP of £299.99. The EOS 6D has GPS built-in.

v A full specification for the EOS 6D is on our website at: www.eos-magazine.com (follow the ‘EOS SYSTEM’ link)

DIGIC 5+ image processor

EOS Remote EOS Remote is an application for Apple iOS or Android smartphones

Pricing and availability

Image information is processed by Canon’s DIGIC 5+ processor, which has been designed to complement the camera’s CMOS sensor. The inclusion of a DIGIC 5+ processor enables the EOS 6D to achieve shooting speeds of up to 4.5fps at full resolution – capturing maximum detail, accurate colours and low noise. Working in tandem with the CMOS sensor, the DIGIC 5+ processor allows you to shoot at high ISO speeds while maintaining the image quality. Multiple exposure is also supported as well as in- camera HDR shooting. Additionally, in-camera correction of lens lateral and axial chromatic aberration can be applied to captured images, even when shooting at maximum speed.

The EOS 6D will be available in December 2012. w EOS 6D (body only) – £1,799.99 (RRP) w EOS 6D plus EF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM – £ 2,519.99 (RRP) w BG-E13 battery grip – £249.99 (RRP) A version of the EOS 6D without GPS and W-iFi will be sold in Asia to comply with restrictions on the use of Wi-Fi in the area. This version will not be available in Europe.

and used with the built-in Wi-Fi of the EOS 6D. With EOS Remote you can control the EOS 6D over a wireless connection, change camera settings and shooting modes, adjust the focus on the Live View screen and capture the shot or start a movie. You can check photos in the camera using a smartphone. You can also transfer and save images to your smartphone and share them with friends. The app will be available for download shortly. Further details are given at: http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/ Cameras/Digital_SLR/eos_remote.aspx

Left The EOS 6D is the smallest EOS full-frame model. It is compared here with the EOS 5D Mark III. The actual sizes are in the comparison chart on page 15. The EOS 620 (755g) is almost 200g lighter than the EOS 5D Mark III (950g), a reduction of around 25%. In keeping with the smaller size, the EOS 6D accepts SD cards, rather than the larger CF cards.

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comparison chart

EOS 6D information Left The layout on the back of the EOS 6D is simpler than that of the EOS 5D Mark III (below). Most of the buttons are

EOS 6D

EOS 5D Mark III

EOS 60D

EOS 7D*

Internet inferno Canon has caused much confusion among internet bloggers with its latest camera announcements. Some complained about the lack of a built-in flash and optical viewfinder on the EOS M (see page 30). Others used this mirrorless model to predict the end of the single-lens reflex camera. The full-frame EOS 6D was greeted with protests about the lack of built-in flash (again), the relatively low number of AF points, the low flash synchronisation speed (only 1/180 second) and even the inclusion of ‘gimmicky’ features such as Wi-Fi and GPS. Some claimed that the EOS 6D was the beginning of the end for APC-S cameras and even started berating Canon for ‘conning’ users into buying EF-S lenses which would be useless when upgrading to full-frame. The fuller picture So what is really happening? Well, EOS magazine has no insider information of Canon’s plans, but we can offer a perspective based on experience and research. First, Canon is an international company producing products for a global market. Japan, USA and Europe are major outlets, but India and China, among others, are becoming increasingly important. A camera which enjoys modest sales in one country might be very popular in another. Second, Canon does not design a camera for a specific individual. This will come as a shock to some internet bloggers, who feel aggrieved if the latest model does not address a previous complaint they made, or fails to improve on the specification of a camera they already own. The EOS 6D is a case in point. It has been introduced as an entry level full-frame DSLR, so it is perverse to criticise it for not having the features of a mid-range full-frame camera or a top-of-the range APS-C model. More choice Neither the EOS M nor the EOS 6D replace previous models. They have been introduced to expand the market by offering more choice to consumers. It is a strategy which has worked well for Canon and many other manufacturers. Here at EOS magazine we have no concerns over the long-term viability of mirrorless cameras, APS-C format DSLRs and full-frame DSLRs.

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now grouped around the Quick Control Dial. Two buttons are missing (circled below) – these operate the creative display and the rating system. Neither feature is available on the EOS 6D. The multi-controller now surrounds the SET button.

Autumn 2012

Spring 2012

Autumn 2010

October 2009

Announced Lens mount

EF (not compatible with EF-S lenses)

compatible with EF and EF-S lenses

effective megapixels

20.2

22.3

18.0

18.0

CMOS Sensor

size (approx)

36 x 24mm (full-frame)

22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C)

type

TTL pentaprism

coverage/magnification

97% / 0.71x

100% / 0.71x

96% / 0.95x

100% / 1.0x

Viewfinder

dioptric correction

-3 to +1.0 dioptre built-in

SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-1 compatible

CF+SD/SDHC/SDXC (two card slots)

SD/SDHC/SDXC

CF

Recording media

DIGIC 5+

DIGIC 5+

DIGIC 4

Dual DIGIC 4

Image processor File type recording

raw, JPEG, raw+JPEG, MOV

Above and right There is a new battery grip for the EOS 6D – with the smaller body, the grip for the EOS 5D Mark III will not fit. BG-E13 provides additional power for extended shooting while also making it easier to shoot both vertically and horizontally. It can be used with two LP-E6 batteries to double the number of shots possible with a single battery. Six AA batteries can be used when it is not possible to recharge the main batteries.

type

TTL full aperture with 63-zone SPC ±5 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments ±3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

Exposure metering

exposure compensation autoexposure bracketing

standard range extended values

100 to 25600

100 to 6400

ISO settings

50, 51200, 102400

12800

AF points

11

61

9

19

AF working range AF microadjustment

EV -3 to +18

EV -2 to +18 available 3.2-inches 1,040,000

EV -0.5 to +18

Autofocus

Left In keeping with the other EOS full-frame models, the 6D does not have built-in flash. This improves the weather protection – there are fewer joints for water to seep through. Canon says that the EOS 6D body is dust and drip-proof. If you want to use flash, there is a range of EX-series Speedlites available. As a built-in flash replacement we recommend the Speedlite 270EX II. This has a guide number of 27 – more than twice that of most built-in flash units. However, the high ISO values and the ability of the AF system to focus in low light might mean that you need flash less often than with some previous models. Canon says that the construction of the EOS 6D body is part-magnesium. It does not go into details, but it is likely that part of the body is non-metallic to allow operation of the GPS and Wi-Fi systems.

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–

available

size

3.0-inches

3.0-inches

LCD monitor

pixels

920,000

maximum speed

1/4000 second 1/180 second

1/8000 second

Shutter

maximum flash sync.

1/200 second

1/250 second

GN 13 GN 12 built-in flash acts as wireless master

built-in

–

Flash

external

E-TTL II compatible with EX-series Speedlites

maximum speed

4.5fps

6fps

5.3fps 58/16

8fps

Continuous shooting

max. burst (JPEG/raw)

1250/17

16,270/18

130/25

available for still photography and movie recording

Live View

Movie size

Full HD, HD, SD

built-in microphone headphone terminal

none none

built-in mono

Movie mode

provided

none

20/tba

13/47

20/59

27/70

Custom functions (number/settings)

battery pack

LP-E6

Battery and approx. battery life

Who will buy the EOS 6D? Where is the market for the EOS 6D? The killer feature for some current EOS owners will be the built-in GPS. EXIF data freed us from recording technical data with notepad and pencil. GPS means that we will not need to write down where an image was taken either. But we think that the camera will also have a strong appeal to people looking to buy their first DSLR. The wireless connectivity and the promised EOS Remote app gives a two-way link to smartphones, which many will find hard to resist. Of course, these features are already available to some EOS users from wireless accessories, Eye-Fi SD cards and GPS units, but these do not have the appeal of a camera with everything built-in.

23°/0°C - no live view 23°/0°C - with live view

1090/980 220/190

950/850 200/180

1100/1000

800/750 220/210

320/280

w x h x d

144 x 110 x 71mm 152 x 116 x 76mm 144 x 106 x 77mm 148 x 111 x 73mm

Size and weight

body + card + battery

755g

950g

755g

900g

battery grip

BG-E13 built-in built-in

BG-E11 GP-E2 WFT-E7

BG-E9

BG-E7 GP-E2

GPS

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Wireless file transmitter

WFT-E5 RS-80N3

Other features

Remote switch

RS-80N3

RS-60E3

Wireless controller

LC-5 / RC-6

RC-6

LC-5 / RC-6

£1799.99 £1699.99 * EOS 7D with firmware upgrade 2.0.0 E&OE £2999.99 £1049.99

Price (RRP)

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