| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | EOS 6D |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
| MSRP | Body: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5+ |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Eg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A. |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Clear View II TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 97% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory) |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2340 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 82 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9" |
| Package Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E6 |
| Battery Life | 1090 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top cover |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
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