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New products EOS 6D full-frame DSLR

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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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