Canon EOS 6D Member Reviews

[TexasTea]

Good morning all,

I wanted to start a thread for member reviews of the new Canon EOS 6D, as they begin to come to market.  I'm not sure if I've made the first shipment from my local retailer, so in the meantime I would like to see what posters think about their 6D.  Pros, cons and candid reviews vs. other Canon products are appreciated!

[TexasTea]

UPDATE: Canon's EOS Remote App is now available for download in the App Store!

Canon also has released digital copies of all manuals and other print media on their website for the 6D!

[TexasTea]

Replying to my own thread... Long day at the office.  Went to the local camera shop on lunch and got to handle the 6D for the first time.  Noticeably lighter than my 7D.  And autofocus points worked suprisingly well in the camera store for a couple quick captures.  Also noticed that the new positioning for the controls is much more user friendly, allowing faster access to the necessities.  Can't wait to pick up one for myself and try it out in the wild...

[jfo]

Thanks for the tidbits!

More user friendly compared to the 7D?   How would they compare to the 5DM3 (if you have any experience with it)?  

I'm wondering how the high ISO noise is.

[TexasTea]

There's not near as many modes as the 5DIII, but by no means is it a real limiting factor. Not quite as customizable overall. The size and general form factor though is highly desirable for nature and travel. It's incredibly light, even compared to my 7D. For an entry level FF camera, I feel (from initial play) that Canon really hit it out of the park with the 6D.

[BSDguru]

Is there any word on an iPad App? It's really the only thing missing, aside from a less than perfect wireless implementation. iPad live preview would be brilliant.

[jfo]

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@BSDguru wrote:

Is there any word on an iPad App? It's really the only thing missing, aside from a less than perfect wireless implementation. iPad live preview would be brilliant.

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Did you see this info? http://forums.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS/EOS-Utility-for-the-iPad/m-p/4803/highlight/true#M525

[TexasTea]

Picked up my 6D today!  Using the 24-105mm currently, and it feels incredibly solid.  This is my first L series lens, and it is a clear difference in quality.  The remote app is pretty fun to shoot with, and the second you take a shot, it appears on the device.  Nice to be able to review a shot immediately, and use the remote for tripod shots.  Can't wait to get a few hundred photos through it to really test the AF system.  So far, love the camera.

[robinlamkie]

I Upgraded from 60D w/ 18-55, my new 6d w/ 24-105 lens is everything I had imagined reading so many blogs about full frame and a L lens.  I have always been a maker/designer/builder and appreciate good tools and hardware.  

[BSDguru]

Yes. I don't see that it says anything about the iPad. It's available for the iPhone, I get that. Although the remote app isn't exactly what I'd need.