I'm starting to post articles on dams every now and then, but I'm going to take a break. This time it's about cameras. Thanks, it's time for the dam log.
My main camera at the moment is a Canon EOS 60D that I purchased on September 20, 2010, which I realized is 7 years old. Although I am personally good with things, shooting at the dam has been extremely hard, and I dropped it once. The battery is getting worn out.
It is hard to see in this picture, but the rubber part of the grip will peel off more.
The straps are filthy with sweat, and I'm getting a rash on my neck....
Batteries are consumable items, so it is possible to replace them and still use them, but I also feel a little guilty about using an APS-C camera for someone who has even published a book of photographs. I know that the quality of a photograph should not be guaranteed by the equipment used, but I still think it is time to take the next step... yes, a full-size camera.
So we learn that Canon will be releasing the EOS 6D Mark II in August 2017.
I just got a pamphlet of 6D2 at Bikkame in Meieki. I have to save up enough money to pay the surcharge. pic.twitter.com/AXnFMIJRKc
- Shin Shin@ Kamimadammeister (@dampedia) August 6, 2017
I also got brochures, continued to research the market, waited for the price to drop....
It is as if I decided this would be my next camera as soon as it was announced, but it has not been well received on the internet. However, as I have been using the 60D, it is a normal evolution from APS-C to full size, and of course the functions have evolved as well.
Let's compare the specs in a nutshell.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (image sensor)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| image sensor | High-sensitivity, high-resolution large single plate CMOS sensor | |
| Number of effective pixels | Approx. 26.2 megapixels | Approx. 18 million pixels |
| Effective sensor size | (35mm full size) | (APS-C size) |
| Effective angle of view | Approx. 1.0 times | Approx. 1.6 times |
| Self-cleaning sensor unit | ● | |
| image engine | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 4 |
No, it's already obvious.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (image recording relationship)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| Number of slots | 1 | |
| Number of recording pixels [Pixel] | 6240×4160 (JPEG L/RAW) 4680 x 3120 (M-RAW) 4160×2768 (JPEG M) 3120×2080 (JPEG S1/S-RAW) 2400×1600 (JPEG S2) | 5184×3456 (JPEG L/RAW) 3888×2592 (M-RAW) 3456×2304 (JPEG M) 2592×1728 (JPEG S1/S-RAW) 1920 x 1280 (JPEG S2) 720×480 (JPEG S3) |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW (14bit, Canon proprietary) | |
Some people say that the 60D has only one slot, so it can't be used by professionals. But I have never had any inconvenience with the 60D. I mean, why not just buy a 5D or 1D if that's the case?
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (video)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Recording size/frame rate | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 59.94/50.00/29.97/25.00/23.98p 1280×720 (HD): 59.94/50.00/29.97/25.00p Time-lapse video recording: 3840 x 2160 (4K): 29.97/25.00p, 29.97/25.00p 1920 x 1080 (FULL HD): 29.97/25.00p | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30/25/24p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60/50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60/50p, crop 640 x 480 (SD): 60/50p |
| Bit rate (file size) | [MOV] 4K time-lapse video (29.97p/25.00p): approx. 500 Mbps Full HD time-lapse video (29.97p/25.00p): approx. 90 Mbps ［MP4] Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (standard): approx. 60 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p)/IPB (standard): approx. 30 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (lightweight): approx. 12 Mbps HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (standard) : approx. 26 Mbps HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (lightweight) : approx. 4 Mbps | 1920 x 1080: approx. 330 MB/min, 1280 x 720: approx. 330 MB/min, 640 x 480: approx. 165 MB/min, crop 640 x 480: approx. 165 MB/min |
| focus | Same as Live View shooting function focus | |
| Exposure Control | Program AE for movie recording (automatic setting of ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and aperture value), manual exposure | |
| ISO sensitivity | Program AE for movie recording: automatic and manual ISO sensitivity setting; manual setting for manual exposure | Program AE for movie recording: ISO sensitivity set automatically; manual exposure: manual setting |
| (audio) recording | Supported by built-in stereo microphone and external stereo microphone | Supported by built-in monaural microphone and external stereo microphone |
The 6D2 gets a beating here too because it is not 4K capable for video. if you want to make high quality video, it doesn't have to be the 6D2, but I was happy with the 60D's image quality, so I'm happy just to get a higher frame rate.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (Live View)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| focus | Dual-pixel CMOS AF system / (face + tracking priority AF, smooth zone AF, live 1-point AF), manual focusing (approx. 5x/10x magnification confirmation possible) | Quick mode (phase detection method), live mode, face priority live mode (contrast detection method), manual focusing (5x/10x magnification confirmation possible) |
| Photometry | Evaluation metering (315 segments), partial metering (approx. 6.3% of Live View screen), spot metering (approx. 2.7% of Live View screen), center-weighted average metering | Evaluation metering using image sensor (still images) / AF frame-linked evaluation metering (movies) / Center-weighted average metering (movies) |
The ability for the AF to track the camera when shooting video would be nice. It is not going to be very useful for dam videos, but it will be very useful for videos of trains, children's sports events, etc.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (shutter)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| shutter speed (camera) | 1/4000 - 30 sec, Bulb (all shooting modes combined) | 1/8000 - 1/60 sec, 1/8000 - 30 sec, Bulb (all shooting modes combined) |
| Synchronous shutter speed | 1/180 sec. | 1/250 sec. |
It is surprising that the shutter speed is slower than the 60D, but I think it is good because I don't shoot that severely.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (Drive)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous shooting speed | High-speed continuous shooting: max. approx. 6.5 frames/sec. Low-speed continuous shooting: max. approx. 3.0 frames/sec. Soft continuous shooting: max. approx. 3.0 frames/sec. | Max. approx. 5.3 frames/sec. |
| Number of consecutive shots *Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, recording quality, ISO sensitivity, drive mode, picture style, custom functions, (development parameters) and other settings. | JPEG Large/Fine: approx. 110 (approx. 150 sheets) RAW: approx. 18 shots (approx. 21 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: approx. 17 shots (approx. 19 shots) Measured using our test standard SD card (standard: 8GB/High-speed: UHS-I compatible 16GB), using our test standard (high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard) The numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the number of cards when using SD cards that are UHS-I compliant, our testing standard. | JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 58 shots, RAW: approx. 16 shots, RAW + JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 7 shots Measured using our test standard 4GB card (ISO100, Picture Style: Standard setting) |
This is normal evolution.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (exposure control)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of photometric divisions | 63 | |
| ISO sensitivity (recommended exposure index) | Easy shooting zone: automatic ISO sensitivity setting P, Tv, Av, M, B: ISO auto, ISO 100-40000 manual setting (1/3, 1 step), and L (ISO 50 equivalent), H1 (ISO 51200 equivalent), H2 (ISO 102400 equivalent) sensitivity expansion | Easy shooting zone: ISO 100-3200 automatic setting Application shooting zone: ISO 100-6400 optional setting (1/3 step), ISO 100-6400 automatic setting, and "H" (equivalent to ISO 12800) sensitivity extension |
| Multiple Exposure Shooting | Number of multiple sheets: 2 to 9 Multiple exposure control: additive, additive average | - |
This is also normal evolution.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (AF)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| range finder | 45 points | 9 points |
I don't have to tell you. But you've been hit with the fact that the coverage is limited. I personally don't mind that so much either.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (viewfinder)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view | Approx. 98% both top, bottom, left and right | Approx. 96% both up, down, left and right |
| magnification | Approx. 0.71x (50mm lens, infinity, -1m)-1) | Approx. 0.95x (50mm lens, infinity, -1m)-1) |
| Eyepoint (from eyepiece center) | Approx. 21mm | Approx. 22mm |
| Focusing screen replacement | fixed type | Interchangeable, Ef-A standard |
| Number of Focusing Screens | - | 2 types |
I've heard a lot of people say, "Isn't the field of view 1001 TP3T?" but from my 60D's point of view, it's a normal evolution, and the 2% difference is manageable with some adjustments.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (strobe)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in strobe | - | Auto pop-up |
I know some APS-C users question the lack of a built-in flash, but I rarely use that thing, and even with the 60D I rarely had to activate it.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (LCD monitor/playback functions)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Size/method | Wide 3.0" TFT color LCD monitor | |
| Number of dots | Approx. 1,040,000 dots | |
| Live View | ● | |
Personally, I would have been happy if they tried to improve the functionality of the LCD monitor, such as reducing reflections, but they may have left it as it is due to cost cutting. Also, what I would like to mention is the Vari-Angle. The fact that this was the first full-size camera in the EOS series to introduce this feature was a major factor in my choice of the 6D2.
Dam photography is also a battle against fences. The Vari-angle lens has saved my life many times. And the Vari-Angle is also more convenient for video shooting.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (I/F)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| interface | Video/audio output, digital terminal (USB 2.0) | Video/audio output, digital terminal |
| HDMI output terminal | Type C | |
| VIDEO Output Format | NTSC/PAL selectable | |
| Extended system terminal | - | |
I'm glad to see USB 2.0, but since I always transfer from a card reader, it may not be a problem. w Well, it may be good if the card reader dies.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (wireless LAN)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi function | ● | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n | - |
| transmission method | DS-SS modulation method (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation method (IEEE 802.11g/n) | - |
| communication distance | Approx. 15m When communicating with smartphones and tablets When there are no obstacles or shields between the transmitting and receiving antennas and there is no radio interference with other equipment. | - |
| Transmitting frequency (center frequency) | Frequency: 2412-2462 MHz, Channels: 1-11 | - |
| Connection method | infrastructure modenote (supplementary information) symbolCamera access point mode Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup | - |
| security | Authentication method: Open, shared key, WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP, AES | - |
| NFC | ● | - |
| Bluetooth | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) |
I know it's nothing to compare, but one of the reasons I chose the 6D2 is that it comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as standard features.
Comparison between 6D MarkII and 60D (and others)
| EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 60D | |
|---|---|---|
| exterior color | black | |
| size | Approx. 144.0 (W) × 110.5 (H) × 74.8 (D) mm (CIPA compliant) | 144.5 (W) × 105.8 (H) × 78.6 (D) mm (CIPA standard) |
| mass | Approx. 685g (main unit only) Approx. 765g (including battery and memory card) | Approx. 675g (main unit only) Approx. 755g (according to CIPA guidelines) |
It's a little bigger and a little heavier, but I appreciate the size for a full-size camera; it may not have the heft of a 5D or 1D, but that's not what I'm looking for.
So I am thinking of moving over here soon. I hope I can make it to the dam tour in the fall (lol).
By the way, I'm considering lenses and external flash for the cash-back campaign. Since I am considering a full-size camera, I am a little bit excited to buy a Canon genuine lens, which is an L-lens, since I was used to using third-party Tamron and Sigma lenses with my 60D, so I have some concerns, but I think I can rest assured that it is genuine.
I guess the problem is the price. The starting price is higher than the original 6D. I think it's fueled by the rising cost of raw materials, but I wonder if it could be cheaper.
Comment