topic Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Vatsala — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:21:30 GMT

I am graduating as a cinematographer soon and considering a new camera kit. Since I am also a hard core still photography lover, I have thought of investing a full frame sensor body.

I will be using my new camera equally for both still and motion picture photography.

I would like to know the reviews on the Canon EOS 6D and how it compares to the EOS 5D MARK III.

I was thinking I should go for the cheaper full frame body ( EOS 6D) and invest on the lens range - where I'm thinking of investing in the L series IS USM category lenses.

I would like to know from users their honest opinion from experience.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

fyigmo63 — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 03:40:16 GMT

There is a similar thread in the EOS forum, but to reiterate what's been said there to date I'd suggest going with the 6D for the primary reason you described: Save your money by buying the 6D which is so similar to the 5D, and put the money you save into qualitative lenses.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

cookinghusband — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:15:21 GMT

Video quality of both are very similiar, some user even find the dynamic range, of the 6D very very marginally better than 5D3. 5D3 is better in construction and control. 6D is better with wifi,GPS weight, price.

For lens you can buy the 24-105L kit first. This give you a reasonably good picture quality full coverage of range that you can use in most normal job. That you can keep using throughout your life time.

Anyway have you though about the 70D? is better for movies with the flip screen and much better focus.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

ebiggs1 — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:02:51 GMT

This query has come up before and again, as 5D user, there is really no comparison with the two except price.

The 5D is your choice if you can afford it.

I have read, do not own, a 6D is not weather proof. Despite what Canon may claim about it.

The 5D Mk III and the "kit" lens 24-105mm f4 is a fantastic combo. Remember the old adage, buy the best and cry once.

There is a reason the price is so different.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:54:42 GMT

There are a million comparisons online. I suggest going to Canon Rumors if you want to do some research. Despite eBiggs' hot air I'll sum it up for you real quick:

The 5d3 has a vastly superior AF system. If you shoot a lot of sports then you'll notice the difference. Otherwise, you mostly won't.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 21:20:42 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:

I have read, do not own, a 6D is not weather proof. Despite what Canon may claim about it.

They don't claim that at all. Nor do they for the 5d3.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

ebiggs1 — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:03:29 GMT

Ahhh, but the 5D Mk III is and the 6D ain't. Get over it.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

hsbn — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 15:41:08 GMT

The 6D can be bought now for $1500. With the price different round $1500, I don't think there should be any debate between the two. Like Ebiggs1 said, if you have the cash, go for the 5DMIII.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

fyigmo63 — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 03:08:59 GMT

I wish the OP would chime back in and update us on any decsions to date.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:13:17 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
Ahhh, but the 5D Mk III is and the 6D ain't. Get over it.

You may want to go have a good look at exactly what Canon does, and does not, say about the sealing before taking your 5d3 out in the rain. It may save you an expensive repair bill.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:48:47 GMT

@fyigmo63 wrote:
I wish the OP would chime back in and update us on any decsions to date.

Me too. I'm especially interested if the OP did his/her research and learned about the potential moire issues with the 6D video... or just based a decision over the useless information in this thread.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

ebiggs1 — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:02:36 GMT

"... before taking your 5d3 out in the rain."

Ahh, again, my friend too late, it has already been out in the rain and other elements as well and it survived.

Unbelievable as it may be to you, a 6D is not and will never be a 5D Mk III. A 6D is simply Canon's idea of an entry level FF.

If a person can afford the price of admission, the 5D is the way to go. Sorry for the addition of more "useless information".

But, hey, it's free. What do you want?

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

hsbn — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:47:51 GMT

@Skirball wrote:
@fyigmo63 wrote:
I wish the OP would chime back in and update us on any decsions to date.
Me too. I'm especially interested if the OP did his/her research and learned about the potential moire issues with the 6D video... or just based a decision over the useless information in this thread.

Look like he got the 6D from other thread.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:35:21 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
"... before taking your 5d3 out in the rain."

Ahh, again, my friend too late, it has already been out in the rain and other elements as well and it survived.
Unbelievable as it may be to you, a 6D is not and will never be a 5D Mk III. A 6D is simply Canon's idea of an entry level FF.
If a person can afford the price of admission, the 5D is the way to go. Sorry for the addition of more "useless information".
But, hey, it's free. What do you want?

Heh, you don't actually read what anybody else writes, do you?

That's great about the rain, very impressive. I've had my 6D in the rain too, and my 400D, in torrential downpours in South East Asia. Works fine. But I wouldn't tell someone it's weatherproof, because it's not. Nor is the 5d3. If you don't believe me, look it up. But don't tell people it is until you actually know what you're talking about. Some unfortunate guy is going to listen to you and ruin his camera.

I doubt there has ever been a single person to visit this webpage that doesn't consider $1500 mere pocket change. Anybody that rich sends their chauffeur to the store to buy their camera without even researching it. Just because somebody has $4000 in the bank doesn't mean they should buy the 5d3. They should weigh the options, benefits, and their needs, and make an educated decision. That’s why I try to provide useful information and comparison, instead of simply tell them what to buy. Let them decide. I have yet to see you make a single recommendation based on anything but hype and catch phrases. Buy the best and only cry once!

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

Skirball — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:37:19 GMT

@hsbn wrote:
@Skirball wrote:
@fyigmo63 wrote:
I wish the OP would chime back in and update us on any decsions to date.
Me too. I'm especially interested if the OP did his/her research and learned about the potential moire issues with the 6D video... or just based a decision over the useless information in this thread.
Look like he got the 6D from other thread.

Intesting. I'm sorry we drove him off with our bickering.

OP if you're still lurking: I'm curious if you looked into the moire issue with the 6D. I couldn't really see much of an issue in real world testing with mine, but I'm no videographer. Just wondering how that factored into your decision.

Re: which full frame body - EOS 6d or Mark III

ebiggs1 — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:07:31 GMT

"Heh, you don't actually read what anybody else writes, do you?"

Mr./Ms. Skruball do all 6D owners you know feel this inadequate around 5D owners? As I have opined to you before, if you are so irked by my posts, stop reading them! There is even an 'ignore' feature on this forum.

Again, a 6D is not and will never be a 5D Mk III. Accept it. Weather sealing was simply just one point.