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| Model Name: | Canon EOS 6D |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: |
Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II |
| General | |
| Model Number: | 6D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2399.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in. (145 x 111 x 71 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,340 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.4 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.38x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided) |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.52 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 1250 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.67 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.066 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.074 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.059 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF mode: Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.206s Live View mode: Full AF phase-detect = 1.679s Full AF contrast-detect = 0.670s Prefoced = 0.066s |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1090 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | |
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