Posted by Paul DeCesare on September 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM
The full frame wars are finally raging and we all benefit greatly! Today Canon announced the 6D, which is basically a 20.2mp 5D Mark II, only it adds wireless and GPS. A full-frame GPS-enabled body to fit a Canon ownser's existing lenses for $2099 is quite the deal IMO. What it's missing is the super spiffy mega-point AF system found in the 5D3 and 7D and 1D series, it only has 11 points (5D2 has 9). Wedding and sports shooters (and birders) won't be happy, but for the landscape shooter that's pretty much irrelevant.
So, FF sensor, geotagged images and wireless control for $2099. It's getting better every year! BTW, the wireless control basically means you can set up your rig and the go hide behind a tree and control the camera with an iPad or iPhone or Android, with Canon's new app. Great way to get wildlife images... but the techno skeptic in me says let's wait and see how it performs before we get all googly over that one, lol.
Posted by Mark Stahlke on September 17, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Cool for Canon shooters. I wonder how it stacks up against Nikon's new D600.
We live in interesting times.
Posted by Paul DeCesare on September 17, 2012 at 7:31 PM
You betcha. Look at what we had just 10-12 years ago. At this point I don't think there's even a stack-up comparison, these computers that we attach lenses to are imaging maniacs, with a few features here and there that differ. if we buy great glass and devote the rest of the time to the image (composition, focal length choice, steady tripod for stability, proper post work, finding the light even if we have to hike 10 miles, etc), it's hard to be dissatisfied with these camera bodies especially now that FF sensors are easier to reach budget wise.
My camera has a full-frame sensor--it's 4x5 inches.
--P
Posted by Paul DeCesare on September 17, 2012 at 8:20 PM
That's the next sensor I want. Just not $40,000.
Posted by Mark Stahlke on September 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM
My camera has a full-frame sensor--it's 4x5 inches.
Yeah, but it's only one pixel (picture element).
Posted by Ed Cordes on September 17, 2012 at 10:29 PM
This sounds like a great alternative to the 5D MK3 especially considering the price.
Posted by Paul DeCesare on September 18, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Exactly. For NPNers wanting a FF, the 6D is the way to go, or a 5D2 while still available ($1899 at Amazon right now!). If you get start getting into cinema-style video or need fast AF in low light (weddings, etc), save for the 5D3.
Posted by Phillip Noll on September 18, 2012 at 9:34 AM
I hope it is possible to disable the GPS. There are places that I photograph that I would prefer be kept "little known" and unspoiled by the masses.
Posted by David Bostedo on September 18, 2012 at 10:39 AM
For NPNers wanting a FF, the 6D is the way to go...
Well, assuming you want a Canon DSLR body... there is also the Nikon D600 (and Sony RX-1, though more expensive and not interchangable lenses... and potentially a Sony NEX full frame at some point in the future.)
Posted by David Bostedo on September 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I hope it is possible to disable the GPS. There are places that I photograph that I would prefer be kept "little known" and unspoiled by the masses.
Phillip - Worst case I'd think you'd just have to strip that information out of your photos. Might be an extra step, but nothing forces you to keep anything with your photos other than the actual image information.
Posted by John Reed on September 20, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Thank goodness the Canon/Nikon wars didn't erupt on this one. That grows so tiresome and I think Paul summed it all up superbly right here:
"if we buy great glass and devote the rest of the time to the image (composition, focal length choice, steady tripod for stability, proper post work, finding the light even if we have to hike 10 miles, etc), it's hard to be dissatisfied with these camera bodies"
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11 repliesSo, FF sensor, geotagged images and wireless control for $2099. It's getting better every year! BTW, the wireless control basically means you can set up your rig and the go hide behind a tree and control the camera with an iPad or iPhone or Android, with Canon's new app. Great way to get wildlife images... but the techno skeptic in me says let's wait and see how it performs before we get all googly over that one, lol.
We live in interesting times.
--P
Well, assuming you want a Canon DSLR body... there is also the Nikon D600 (and Sony RX-1, though more expensive and not interchangable lenses... and potentially a Sony NEX full frame at some point in the future.)
Phillip - Worst case I'd think you'd just have to strip that information out of your photos. Might be an extra step, but nothing forces you to keep anything with your photos other than the actual image information.
"if we buy great glass and devote the rest of the time to the image (composition, focal length choice, steady tripod for stability, proper post work, finding the light even if we have to hike 10 miles, etc), it's hard to be dissatisfied with these camera bodies"
JR