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Canon 6D Mark II
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 6D | V-LUX (Typ 114) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2399.00 | $1350.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $899.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-12-15 | 2014-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
29.3 oz
(830 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in. (145 x 111 x 71 mm) |
5.4 x
3.9 x
5.1 in. (137 x 99 x 131 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.2 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.54 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.4 | 12.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | 25 - 400mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | 9.1 - 146mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.38x | 16.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 - f/22 | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 77.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / 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) | EVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dots OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | 1.88x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12500 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 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) | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 87.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack | Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm External 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 | 12.0 |
| 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 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc | Free download of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
