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In June 2017 the 6D was replaced with the 6D2.
If things followed along we might expect a 6D mk3 in 2021 or so…
In March 2019 the EOS RP appeared, using what looks like the same sensor as the 6D Mk2, given the rapid decline in DSLR sales, will we ever see a 6D3?
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2019 June
23rd With the RF lens mount and recent launch of the EOS RP it seems increasingly unlikely that any 6D mk3 design will ever see the light of day.
Even if there was an argument for keeping a cheaper DSLR in the range, I think Canon has decided to kill off retire most of the EF mount cameras in a few year’s time. The one series will persist for a while longer, but most lines are unlikely to be renewed.
I’ve got an EOS RP (6D2 sensor) as a backup camera and introduction to mirrorless – I’ve written a lengthy review of the EOS RP that looks at using it from the POV of a (still) day to day DSLR user.
Have a look at the timeline below – there are several older models that could get one last refresh, but the rise of mirrorless and decline in camera sales makes me think we’ll see a lot of rows in that chart coming to an end before too much longer.
2017 July
6th The 6D mk3 page is launched – will we ever see a 6D mk3 DSLR or will a Canon pivot and move to mirrorless full frame make this the end of the line?
A look at the current timeline is always worthwhile, showing just how long they kept the 6D before replacement.
Over the next few years I’m expecting quite a few changes at the bottom of the table…
| Crop | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best | Full | 1Ds | 1Ds II | 1Ds III | 1D X | 1DX II | 1DX III | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | 1D | 1D II | 1D IIn | 1D III | 1D IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| vid. | 1D C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High | Full | 5Ds/5Dsr | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5D | 5D II | 5D III | 5D IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | 7D | 7D Mk II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 'Better' | Full | 6D | 6D 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | D30 | D60 | 10D | 20D | 30D | 40D | 50D | 60D | 70D | 80D | 90D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid | 1.6 | 300D Rebel Kiss |
350D XT Kiss N |
400D XTi Kiss X |
450 XSi X2 |
500 T1i X3 |
550 T2i X4 |
600 T3i X5 |
650 T4i X6i |
700D T5i X7i |
760D T6s | 77D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 750D T6i | 800D T7i | 850D T8i | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Micro | 1.6 | 100D SL1 X7 | 200D SL2 | 250D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry | 1.6 | 1000D / XS / F | 1100D / T3 / X50 | 1200D T5 X70 | 1300D T6 | 2000D T7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4000D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mirrorless | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EOS R | Full | R5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EOS R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EOS RP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EF-M | 1.6 | M5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M50 | M50 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | M2 | M3 | M6 | M6 II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M10 | M100 | M200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: dates start in announcement quarter, not shipping dates. Video capable 4k 8k
Digic | Digic 2 | Digic 3 dual | Digic 4 dual | Digic 5 dual | Digic 6 dual | Digic 7 dual | Digic 8 dual | Digic X dual
June
29th The 6D2 is announced.
Canon US video
Specifications for the 6D mk2
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-105mm 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens), $3099 (with 24-105 F4L II lens) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 26 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 27 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | DIGIC 7 |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-40000 (expands to 50-102400) |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50 |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 102400 |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | No |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 45 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 104,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/180 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | 6.5 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Videography features | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Modes |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth |
| Remote control | Yes (wired, wireless or smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75 mm (5.67 x 4.37 x 2.95″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes |
| GPS | Built-in |
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Keith | Jun 4, 2020 at 11:05 am
I suspect we may never ever see a 6D3. It was getting lower in likelihood before the current problems, which will only accelerate the move to mirrorless
Also, the single card issue is not one for ‘prosumer’ level cameras – if you use a single card camera for work, then you take the risk. It winds people up on forume, but in real life… ;-)
Stanley Ye | Jun 4, 2020 at 10:29 am
I don’t care the extra video features, like 4k or more, for the next generation Canon 6D Mark III, because, like many people, I’m a photographer but not a videographer. However, I do expect it will have a duo memory card slots as a backup mechanism in case one memory card fails. If the single memory card fails, all your planned hard work will find lost, and you’ll get nuts :-((