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The Canon EOS 6D full frame DSLR very closely resembles the EOS 60D crop sensor DSLR in terms of size, weight and control layout. Probably the biggest physical difference is that the EOS 6D has a fixed 3.2" LCD while the 60D has a 3" LCD which swings out, tilts and swivels. The EOS 60D also has a popup flash, while the EOS 6D (in common with all Canon full frame DSLRs) does not have a built in flash.

The shooting mode control dial and on/off switch on the the left side of the camera as shown above. The dial on the 6D is self-locking and the center button has to be depressed to change modes. M(anual), Tv, Av, P and B modes are available along withwo programmable positions, scene intelligent auto (�green square�) and creative auto modes.

On the right side is the LCD which shows the camera settings including exposure, metering mode, ISO setting, focus mode, drive mode, remaining card capacity, battery status and GPS and WiFi status. Forward of the LCD are 5 single function buttons allowing setting of the AF mode, metering mode, ISO, Drive mode and LCD illumination. On a number of other Canon DSLRs (e.g. EOS 7D, 5D MkIII, 5D MkII) the buttons in front of the LCD are dual function, so if you are used to them, be aware of the difference here.

The rear controls are very similar to those found on the EOS 60D as previously mentioned. The functions of some of the buttons have been swapped, but the basic layout is the same. Both the 60D and the 6D use an 8-way controller integrated into the rear control dial rather than having the separate 8-way controller found on the EOS 7D, 5D MkII and 5D MkIII. The major difference between the 60D and 6D in this area is that the 60D has a 3" swing-out, tilt and swivel LCD, while the 6D has a slightly larger 3.2" LCD which is fixed in place.

The DOF preview button on the EOS 6D is on the right side of the lensmount (like the 60D), not on the left as is found on the EOS 7D and 5D series bodies. Since I"m used to the 7D and 5D, I thought at first that Canon hadn"t put a DOF button on the 6D but I was wrong. It"s just on the other side of the camera, something I"m sure you get used to fairly quickly.

The EOS 6D is very responsive. The shutter lag is specified as less than 60ms, which puts it about even with the EOS 5D MkIII. The maximum frame rate is close to 4.5fps. Not superfast by today"s DSLR standards, but probably fast enough for the vast majority of photographers (including me!). There"s also a quiet shutter mode which significantly lowers shutter noise and is limited to a maximum frame rate of around 3fps.

The EOS 6D has a relatively simple AF system consisting of 11 AF zones, with the center zone being a cross configuration (with high vertical line precision at f2.8) and the outer zones being sensitive to either horizontal or vertical lines to f5.6. This is similar to the AF system found on the EOS 5D and 5D MkII, but less complex than that found on the EOS 7D and EOS 5D MkIII. However the center AF zone can AF at -3EV @ ISO 100, that"s 2.5 EV dimmer than the 0.5EV sensitivity of the EOS 5D MkII and even 1 stop dimmer than the -2EV sensitivity of the EOS 5D MkIII. It"s the highest sensitivity of any Canon EOS DSLR, regardless of price.

In actual testing I was getting positive AF lock at a light level which required 1/8s at f4 at an ISO setting of 102400. That"s pretty dim light! It corresponds to Canon"s claim of -3EV at ISO 100. Under the same conditions with the same lens, I could not get AF with an EOS 7D or my original EOS 5D. AF is slower in such low light, but still much faster and more accurate than could be done by eye. AF time was well under 1s.

In normal use I had no issues with AF, which was fast, positive and accurate. My normal shooting method is to use the center AF zone, so I personally didn"t have much concern over the fact that the peripheral AF zones have linear sensors. I did test them and found that they too provided fast and accurate AF under most conditions. However there will be some subjects that may give them problems. Most of the outer AF zones are horizontal line sensitive, so using them to focus on a subject with only vertical features could result in a drop in AF performance. For example using the leftmost AF zone, which is sensitive to horizontal features, AF on a set of horizontal windows blinds was perfect with the camera held normally (landscape orientation). However if the camera was rotated 90 degrees (portrait orientation), AF consistently failed. AF with the center zone cross type sensor gave the expected excellent AF performance regardless of the camera orientation. If all the AF zones are activated and the camera is allowed to chose, again AF is excellent with all camera orientations. The EOS 5D and 5D MkII also only had a center cross AF zone and linear peripheral zones and showed similar AF characteristics, so the 6D shouldn"t be regarded as too limited in AF capability. However the multiple cross zones of the EOS 7D and EOS 5D MkIII do allow for single peripheral zone selection which isn"t sensitive to camera orientation. The 7D and 5D MkIII also have more zones and more options on how the zones are grouped together and allow a greater selection of AF tracking options.

AF microadjustment is available on the 6D, with the same functionality as is found on the 5D MkIII. You can make separate adjustments for the short and long end of zoom lenses and you can save setiings based on the lens serial number, which I guess could be useful if you have two copies of a lens which needed different levels of AF microadjustment.

The EOS 6D uses the same iFCL 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor as the EOS 7D and EOS 5D MkIII. "FCL" stands for Focus, Color and Luminance and indicates that the metering system not only measure the light intensity in each of the 63 metering zones, but also takes color date and information from each AF zone into account when determining the best overall exposure

Should you worry that the 6D has "only" 20MP while the 5D MkIII has 22MP. How important is the pixel count? The answer is "not very important", at least not when the pixel count of two sensors is small. In fact I chose to compare the 20MP EOS 6D resolution with that of the 13MP EOS 5D - because I have a 5D myself and wondered what the difference would be!

Purely from the point of view of pixel size and spacing, you can calculate that the theoretical resolution of the 20MP sensor in the EOS 6D is 25% higher than that of the EOS 5D. Now when I say "theoretical resolution" I"m talking about the Nyquist sampling limit, a somewhat esoteric term. It means that any information from the sensor above that limit is spurious, i.e. doesn"t represent real detail. Most DSLRs (including the EOS 5D and EOS 6D and all other Canon DSLRs) have a low pass filter in front of the sensor so that any image is blurred just enough not to have information above that sampling limit. This slightly lowers the resolution in the image, but prevents false colors and moire patterns.

I looked at EOS 6D vs EOS 5D resolution with various techniques from slanted edge MTF determination to visual inspection of USAF 1951 and NBS 1010A resolution test charts. Looking at MTF 50 results using an EF 85/1.8 at f4, f5.6 and f8 and picking the highest resolution numbers (which were at f4), the 6D scored about 16% higher resolution than the EOS 5D. Note that this isn"t limiting resolution, it"s the point at which the MTF curve drops to 50%, but it"s a good guide to relative resolution estimates.

From a visual examination of resolution test charts I"d say that the EOS 6D resolution appears to be approximately 18% higher than the EOS 5D. That number depends on my subjective evaluation of line patterns, so it"s just an estimate.

Whatever numbers you pick, the EOS 6D certainly can provide higher resolution images than the EOS 5D, though in practice the difference between the images is actually quite small and not really noticeable unless you "pixel peep" quite closely. The sharper the lens the more obvious the difference may be, but the 85/1.8 is a very sharp lens at f4-f8 so it"s a pretty good test lens.

Here"s a "real world" sample. I shot with an EF 85/1.8 lens at f4, f5,6 and f8. With both the 5D and 6D the shot at f5.6 was maybe just a touch sharper than the shot at f4 and the shot at f8 just a little less sharp, so I picked the f5.6 images for comparison. First looking at 100% crops (note 100% crops from the EOS 6D appear larger than those from the EOS 5D because of the higher pixel count. In each case the crop area is approximately 300x300 pixels).

At this level of examination the superiority of the EOS 6D image becomes clearer. The bottom line is that, as expected, the 6D can outperform the 5D in terms of resolution and image quality, but you may have to be making pretty large prints (or heavily cropping the image) for the difference to be noticeable.

What about the 5D MkII and 5D MkIII? The pixel counts are so close (~20 MP for the 6D, ~21MP for the 5D MkII and ~22MP for the 5D MkIII) that you really wouldn"t expect to see any significant difference in resolution. Remember the original 5D is just 13MP, and even that doesn"t show a huge difference.

The following figure shows 100% crops from an EOS 6D image from ISO 50 to ISO 102400. These were converted from RAW files using no noise reduction so that you can see the sensor noise rather than how well the NR algorithms work!

The EOS 6D also has an in-camera multishot noise reduction mode where the camera takes 4 shots in succession and averages the resulting images. This is limited to a JPEG only (RAW is disabled in this mode) and requires a static subject. You can, of course, do the same thing yourself by just shooting 4 (or more) images and using external software, and if you do, you can save both the original JPEG files and RAW files.

The EOS 6D doesn"t break any new ground with respect to dynamic range. The sensor appears quite similar in design and fabrication to those used in Canon"s other full frame DSLRs and DR performance is on a par with that of the EOS 5D MkIII. So while the 6D breaks no new ground for Canon, it doesn"t take a back seat to the more expensive FF DSLRs. The EOS 6D has around 3.5-4 EV of "headroom" above a mid-tone grey, with up to maybe another 1 EV when HTP (highlight tone priority) is used. The HDR mode can extend this further, but requires three exposures.

The EOS 6D can shoot in-camera HDR images, but with a significant number of restrictions when compared with the 5D mkIII. For example the 6D can only shoot HDR in JPEG mode. The individual images are not saved, just the final HDR image. The 5D MkIII can also save the individual images and RAW files.

The EOS 6D has a built-in GPS function which is similar to that found on a number of Canon Powershot digicams. It can add GPS data to the EXIF information attached to images, plus there is a function to log the camera"s position at user selected intervals (from 1 second to 5 minutes). Canon provide a Map Utility which allows you to display location information of a Google Map. The GPS data is also compatible with many other commercial and freeware programs which can provide similar functions.

The EOS 6D has WiFi built in. This can be used to connect to WiFi enabled printers, share images between compatible WiFi equiped cameras, view images stored in the camera on a PC or media device, upload images to the web or remotely control the EOS 6D from a smartphone or computer.

Below is a screenshot of my Samsung Galaxy 4.0 media player connected to the EOS 6D via a WiFi link. With the Canon Android app it is possible to view images stored on the camera"s memory card, view the Live View screen, change exposure setting and focus and release the camera"s shutter.

Setting up the WiFi connection is fairly easy. First you select WiFi from the 6D menu and assign a name (e.g. "EOS6D") to the camera. The camera will then provide a WiFi password. From the smartphone you then access the camera"s WiFi signal by selecting the name of the network (e.g. "EOS6D") and entering the password provided by the camera. Once you have the connection setup, you can launch the Canon app and take control of the camera.

The EOS 6D does not have a built in flash, nor does it have a PC sync socket for a hard wired connection to a studio flash. It does support all the standard Canon Speedlites and Speedlite accessories via the built in hot shoe of course. Flash sync speed is 1/180s. If required, a PC sync socket can be added via a hot-shoe mounted adapter. Speedlites settings can be controlled from the camera"s menu system.

Like all current EOS DSLRs, the EOS 6D is well equipped for shooting video, at least on an amateur level. The format options are 1080p at 30, 24 or 24fps, 720p at 50 or 60 fps and VGA (640x480) at 25 or 30 fps. Clip length is limited to either 4GB or 30 minutes, whichever comes first.

The EOS 6D has an internal mono microphone for audio recording or you can plug in an external stereo microphone. Audio level can be either manually controlled or set to auto, but no audio monitoring is avialable since the 6D lacks an output for headphones.

The EOS 6D does not track focus while shooting. In AF mode, focus is determined at the start of shooting. Monual control of both focus and zoom is available of course and the IS function of IS lenses can be used.

Overall image quality is excellent, but perhaps not quite as good as the EOS 5D MkIII. The 6D does suffer a little more from the effects of aliasing (Moire Fringing) than the 5D MkIII. It"s not enough to bother the causal videographer, but might be an issue for serious cinematography. An external video aliasing filter (Mosaic Engineering VAF-6D) is available which can minimize aliasing effects.

I really liked the EOS 6D. Yes, it is a bit "stripped down" compared with the 5D MkIII, but it costs around $1899 vs. around $3299, so that"s not surprising. However the 6D retains all the essential functions of the 5D MkIII, plus it has GPS and WiFi built into the camera. The 5D MkIII might be more rugged, shoot faster, have a more sophisticated AF system and a faster shutter, but not everyone needs all those (or wants to spend the extra $1400 to get them). The image quality of the 6D is right up there with the 5D MkIII and the 6D is capable of AF in even lower light then the 5D MkIII is (when using the center AF zone).

So who would the EOS 6D suit and who would it not suit? I"d say that the EOS 6D would be an excellent choice for anyone shooting in the studio, portraits, weddings, landscape, travel and art. Basically situations that don"t require extreme speed or sophisticated AF tracking. The 5D MkIII would likely be a better choice for sports photographers and anyone who wanted to capture action with rapidly moving subjects and who needs the best possible AF tracking system. The EOS 6D is "weather sealed", but I believe the 5D MkIII may have enhanced weather sealing. Exactly what the difference is I don"t know, but the 5D MkIII might stand up better in harsh environments (dust, rain).

Overall I think the EOS 6D give a pretty big bang for the buck. You get a 20MP full frame DSLR with GPS and WiFi built in for $1399. Only 10 or so years ago you"d have paid $1500 for an 8MP EOS 20D, and if you"d bought an EOS 5D MkII in 2008 you"d have paid $2700 for it. Compared with the prices and specifications of those cameras, the EOS 6D is quite a bargain. I have one myself and I love it.

Sometimes those deciding which camera to buy in the 6D price range consider the 5D MkII and 7D as possible alternatives. Clearly the EOS-1D X and EOS 5D MkIII could also be included, but price usually rules them out of consideration. The 5D MkII has, of course, been discontinued. A few new or refurbished bodies may still be available and they aren"t too hard to find on the used market.

The table below compares specifications. The 6D certainly has a number of advantages over the 5D MkII including a faster and more powerful Digic 5+ processor, higher ISO settings, built in GPS and WiFi, a faster frame rate, more metering zones and can AF (using the center AF zone) in light that 2.5 stops dimmer. The 5D MkII has a faster sync and shutter speed, a 100% viewfinder, a PC flash sync socket. The 7D is cheaper, has a much faster frame rate, a more complex AF system with more zones and more cross sensors, faster shutter and sync speeds, along with a built-in flash capable of acting as a wireless controller plus a PC sync socket. Of course the 7D has an APS-C sized sensor, so for some that rules it out.

All in all, I"d say the certainly offers the best "bang for the buck" when it comes to a full frame DSLR from Canon. However the 7D (now updated to the ) might well be an alternative for those who want to capture fast moving action, but don"t want to spend well over $3000 on a camera body.

The EOS 6D DSLR camera is the ideal tool for unlocking your creative vision. It features a 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor, a wide ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to L: 50, H1: 51200, and H2: 102400, for incredible image quality even in low light, and a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor delivers enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed. A new 11-point AF including a high-precision center cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity allows focusing in extreme low-light conditions, and with continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps, you are ready to capture fast action. Full HD video with manual exposure control, multiple frame rates, and the benefits of a Full-Frame sensor provides stunning performance and creative flexibility. The built-in Wi-Fi® transmitter allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#, or upload virtually anywhere from your iOS or Android smartphone* with the free download of the EOS Remote app**. You can use your smartphone for remote camera control and operation (with the EOS Remote app), or even print your images on a Wi-Fi® compatible printer^. Perfect for travel and nature photography, the built-in GPS## allows location data to be recorded while shooting. Compact, lightweight, brilliant low-light performance, and loaded with easy to use features, the EOS 6D is truly the Full-Frame DSLR camera for everyone.

The EOS 6D features a newly developed Canon Full-Frame 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor for high resolution, perfectly detailed images delivered with incredible speed and performance. A 35.8mm x 23.9mm sensor captures images of 5472 x 3648 pixels with a pixel size of 6.55 µm square for fantastic detail and a superior signal-to-noise ratio, resulting in great images from the start. With no conversion factor, the EOS 6Ds sensor ensures that lenses mounted on the camera will deliver the same angle of view they would on a traditional 35mm camera. Working in tandem with the EOS 6Ds DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, the sensor containing a new photodiode structure delivers ISO sensitivities of 100-25600 (with expanded sensitivities of L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) and can shoot at up to 4.5 frames per second. Wrapped up in the EOS 6Ds compact and lightweight body, photography with a full-frame sensor has never been so easy and so portable.

The EOS 6D offers 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, delivers high standard and expanded ISOs, and a score of new options to enhance shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations. The EOS 6D has a standard range of ISO 100-25600 but thanks to the improved signal-to-noise ratio of the newly designed sensor and powerful noise reduction, the camera can shoot at expanded sensitivities down to ISO 50 (L) and up to ISO 51200 (H1), and even expand to ISO 102400 (H2)! Beyond the obvious advantages of its wide ISO range, the EOS 6D has automatic ISO settings, which can be found on the dedicated ISO menu. Minimum and maximum ISO settings can be specified, as can a user-defined range, plus full auto and manual.

For a whole new level of performance, the EOS 6D uses a DIGIC 5+ Image Processor. Working with two 4-channel A/D converter front-end processing circuits, and delivering speeds of up to 4.5 fps (RAW + JPEG), the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor improves data processing performance and features new algorithms that promote greater noise reduction at higher ISOs. In addition to conventional image processing functions, the DIGIC 5+ Image Processor offers real-time compensation for chromatic aberration in both still and motion images. With the power of this processor, speed improvements are noticeable from the instant the camera is turned on and the stunning results speak for themselves.

Aimed at photographers who are looking to make their first move into full-frame photography, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II follows on five years after the original 6D made its debut.

As you’d expect, it features a range of improvements from its predecessor. There’s a new sensor, which now boasts 26.2 megapixels. It is paired with Canon’s most advanced processor, the DIGIC 7, which should mean we see considerable improvements in speed and in noise performance at high ISOs. This is the first time that the newest DIGIC 7 processor has been used with a full-frame Canon DSLR.

When the 6D was launched in 2012, it didn’t have too much in the way of competition when it came to entry-level full-frame models. These days, it not only has to compete with the likes of the Nikon D750, but also full-frame mirrorless models from Sony - such as the A7 II. At the time of writing, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II retails for around £2,000 / $1999 (body only).

Side by side, you’d be hard pushed to spot much of a difference between the original 6D and the Canon EOS 6D Mark II (the latter is actually a tiny bit smaller) - the only obvious marker from the front is the name badge. The camera doesn’t have quite the same top-end feel of something like the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, but regardless of that, it still feels very well-built. Indeed, the camera has dust and weather-sealing, giving you confidence to use it outside during less than favourable conditions.

The grip is nice and large, featuring a textured coating to help it feel secure in the hand. The range of dials and buttons on the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is almost identical to its predecessor, so if you’re thinking of upgrading from your existing camera, you should be at home. There’s also quite a few similarities between the 6D Mark II and something like the 7D Mark II, so if you’re making the leap from APS-C to full-frame, you should also feel comfortable.

On the top of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, there’s an LCD screen which displays key shooting information, such as aperture and ISO - this was also found on the original 6D, too. You can use a button to illuminate the panel, which is handy if you’re shooting in low light conditions and want to check your settings. Across the top of the LCD screen is a set of buttons which have a variety of functions. There’s one to allow you to change the AF type (single shot, AI Focus, AI Servo), another for choosing a drive mode, another for adjusting ISO, and one for choosing the metering mode.

A scrolling dial is found just behind the shutter release button, and is conveniently located for your forefinger to find when holding the Canon EOS 6D Mark II in the normal way. The dial adjusts shutter speed or aperture, depending on which mode you’re shooting in. A small button to the side of the scrolling dial is used to select AF point selection - this is a new addition to the camera, as the 6D Mark II has a much more advanced AF system than its predecessor.

There are now 45 cross-type AF points, up from the 9-point (1 cross-type) AF system found on the 6D. The 45 points are still clustered towards the centre of the frame, meaning you will have to focus and recompose if your subject lies towards the outer edges of the frame.

On the top left of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a mode dial, which features the usual range of manual and semi-automatic options (including aperture priority, shutter priority). There’s also fully automatic, creative auto, scene modes, Bulb and space for two groups of custom settings to be accessed - these can be very useful if you often find yourself photographing one particular type of scenario (such as low light).

Switching to the back of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and there’s a familiar layout. There’s a scrolling dial which you can use for various functions, including setting the aperture when shooting in manual mode. There’s a Live View button, which is also how you activate video recording. New for the 6D Mark II is the ability to shoot at 60p when recording in Full HD - previously it was limited to 30p. You can change this setting in the main menu - sadly there’s no 4K shooting available here.

A quick menu is very useful for speedily accessing different shooting settings and can be activated by pressing the Q button. When in the Quick menu, you can either make changes by tapping on the screen, or by using the directional keys to choose the settings you wish to alter. Several of the buttons on the 6D Mark II can be customised to control different options, depending on your preferences - you’ll find the option to do this in the main menu.

Perhaps one of the biggest enhancements to this model is that the screen is now both fully articulating and touch-sensitive. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is the smallest full-frame DSLR in the world, a feat made all the more impressive by being the only one to include a fully-articulating device. Other cameras, such as the Nikon D850, have tilting screens, but an articulating screen is more useful for shooting portrait format images, or images from the front. The touch-screen is also very well implemented, being available for use for changing settings in the menu, but also for setting the AF point when shooting in Live View. You can also set it to fire off the shutter release if you like, which can be useful for photographing things like macro subjects.

The viewfinder has been marginally improved from its predecessor. This optical device features 98% coverage, up from the 97% of the 6D. While it’s a bright and clear display, not being able to view 100% of the scene can occasionally lead to something creeping into the edge of your shot when you don’t want it to. You get used to composing with that in mind, but it’s a little bit of a disappointment for a camera at this price point.

When it comes to autofocus, this is another vast improvement over the original 6D. The 45-point system is similar to that which is found in the Canon EOS 80D, rather than the more advanced 61-point system found in the  5D Mark IV. Further good news is that all of the points are the more sensitive cross type, which is useful when attempting to lock onto focus in tricky conditions, such as low light.

Generally speaking, the autofocus system locks onto the target very well and very quickly, with the only hesitation taking place in very dark conditions - the camera is sensitive down to -3EV though so you may find that there aren’t too many occasions that the Canon EOS 6D Mark II can’t perform. In Live View, the 6D Mark II has Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF on board to help produce fast and precise autofocusing - it’s a definite marked improvement from the original 6D which struggled in this area.

If you’re looking to tackle moving subjects, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II copes well if you’re tracking something which is moving at a reasonable pace and in an obvious pattern. The camera has seen a boost in frame rate, and can now shoot at 6.5fps. While that’s not on a par with the likes of some of the best cameras out there at the moment, it’s a good improvement from the 4.5fps of the original 6D, and is enough to capture the odd sporting moment or two. If you’re frequently shooting sports and action above anything else, you may be better off with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, which although APS-C is better suited to this kind of subject.

Just like the original 6D, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is equipped with a single memory card slot. Enthusiasts may be disappointed to note that this is an SD card slot, but if you’re coming from Canon’s APS-C line-up and have a stock of SD card slots already, you might be more pleased. Bad news is that the 6D Mark II is not compatible with the ultra-fast UHS-II format - you’ll be able to use UHS-II cards in the camera body, but there will be no speed advantage to using much cheaper UHS-I cards.

Although mirrorless cameras have been giving traditional DSLRs some serious competition for a little while, one area where the DSLR is still king is battery life. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is officially rated for 1200 shots, but it’s possible to get more from it, depending on what you do. If you use the Wi-Fi a lot you may see a drain in battery life, but otherwise, this is a camera you can rely on to last you a good long while longer than the average mirrorless model.

Upping the pixel count from the original 6D sees the Canon EOS 6D Mark II capable of resolving a little more fine detail than its predecessor. The new processor works with the sensor to put in a very good low-light performance too. The best results can be seen if you keep the ISO at 12800 or below for the best mix of detail and noise - speeds above that are best avoided unless absolutely desperate. With the previous model, noise started to become problematic from ISO 3200 upwards, so it’s a strong improvement that makes the camera a lot more usable for everyday shooting scenarios.

Colours are vibrant and well-saturated, displaying a good level of warmth that Canon cameras are generally known for. Exposures are usually about accurate, but since Canon’s metering system works off the active AF point, if you’re photographing something which is reasonably high-contrast you may find you have to adjust exposure compensation accordingly.

There are 11 ISO settings available on the Canon EOS 6D Mark II which you can select at any time. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting, with the JPEG version on the left and the RAW on the right:

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II"s maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there"s a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you"re seriously interested in long exposure photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 32 seconds, aperture of f/9 at ISO 100.

This is a selection of sample images from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II camera, which were all taken using the 26 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We"ve provided some Canon RAW (CR2) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative).

The camera market has changed significantly in the five years since the original EOS 6D was launched. These days, you can enter into the full-frame market at an affordable price via a variety of different brands, so Canon has its work cut out to make the 6D Mark II remain an appealing prospect.

In many ways, it does just that by packing a lot of enticing features into a solid and dependable body. If you already own a Canon APS-C camera, it’s a tempting idea - but bear in mind that the cost of upgrading may also have to incorporate the cost of upgrading any EF-S lenses, which are not compatible with the EF mount. If you already own a 6D, there is enough to tempt you to upgrade here - but you may be more likely to be drawn towards the 5D Mark IV.

The positive points of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II include its improved AF system, the fantastic articulating touch-screen and a new processor which facilitates a better high noise performance. However, there are sadly a few downsides too. Having a single SD card slot is disappointing at this price point, while 4K video is starting to become so standard that to see it left out of a £2,000 camera is definitely a let-down (though that’s less of a concern to people not interested in video). A viewfinder which only offers 98% coverage is also something which you usually find in cheaper models.

It’s a tricky task for Canon to produce a camera which is appealing to those looking to buy their first full-frame model, without taking sales away from its more expensive 5D Mark IV camera.

Overall, the Canon EOS 6D Mark II represents a solid and capable all-rounder for those who are new to the full-frame game, but with a more crowded and diverse market place than we had in 2012, it struggles to truly excite. It’s also quite a high asking price for something which is missing a few longed-for features.

The long-awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR has now arrived, improving on its predecessor, the incredibly popular 5D Mark III, in almost every way. Does the new 5D Mark IV offer enough to justify the £3629 / $3499 asking price? Read our Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review to find out...

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is the company"s latest full-frame DSLR aimed at advanced amateurs and enthusiasts, and even professionals looking for a second Canon DSLR body. Its all-new 26MP sensor has Dual Pixel technology for accurate autofocus during live view shooting, and it gains the same 45-point autofocus system from the crop-sensor EOS 80D for viewfinder shooting. A fully articulating touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS capability, and 6.5 fps burst shooting round out the package.

With the recent release of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, there’s a new, junior full-frame DSLR for enthusiasts to get excited about. It positions itself below the EOS 5D Mark IV and above the EOS 7D Mark II, entering the market with a price of £1999.99 (body only).

That the original Canon EOS 6D remains one of the most popular cameras on this site even at nearly 5 years of age (as of the 6D Mark II"s introduction) attests to its value in the eyes of photographers. While maintaining the spirit of the original 6D, the Mark II comes with very significant upgrades including a current-technology-roll-up and it will have no problem taking the popularity handoff. While the 6D Mark II may be light on brand new camera features, it benefits heavily from existing ones and you are going to recognize many features from the excellent general-purpose EOS 80D inherited by this camera.

Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)

Based on Canon"s testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.

Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon"s testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card

The number of AF points, cross-type AF points, and dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. For full compatibility list please refer to product manual available on www.canon-europe.com/support

Based on Canon"s testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.

Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon"s testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card

The number of AF points, cross-type AF points, and dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. For full compatibility list please refer to product manual available on www.canon-europe.com/support

Based on Canon"s testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.

Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon"s testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and brand of memory card

The ADMECO HD is a quad splitting Camera Monitor that has four separate inputs: one for HDMI, one for DVI, and two to composite video. With this monitor you can split the screen into four separate windows without losing any video quality. The screen measures 7 inches and is HD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

People who are looking for a car rear view system with a high resolution and multiple interfaces, the VIVIQUAD 4 Multi Screen Car Rear View System is your best choice. It has a 7-inch TFT LCD screen that supports NTSC/PAL auto switch. Four video input channels can be achieved by connecting four cameras at the same time. Additionally, it also comes with built-in DVR to record your driving experience while you are traveling on the road. The HDMI input interface provides you more options to connect your devices such as DVD player or game consoles so that you can enjoy playing games in the car during long drives without being bored!

Whether you’re new to full frame, or a more experienced photographer, the EOS 6D Mark II will feel familiar from the moment you pick it up. A refined design – with touchscreen controls and large optical viewfinder –  inspires the kind of confidence you need to be creative under pressure.

Capture great-looking Full HD video that’s sharp and steady – even in low light. In-camera 5-axis digital stabilisation reduces unintentional camera movements, while Dual Pixel CMOS AF focuses smoothly and continuously to keep your subject sharp. Pull-focus from one object to another with a tap of the EOS 6D Mark II’s touchscreen.

The EOS 6D Mark II can maintain a constant Bluetooth® link with your smartphone or tablet. This makes activating Wi-Fi easy, so you can browse and share images, and shoot remotely using your device’s screen. The EOS 6D Mark II’s built-in GPS geotags images as you shoot