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Canon Announces 6D Mark II, Rebel SL2
29 June 2017
On National Camera Day, Canon has introduced two new cameras: the full-frame 6D Mark II designed for advanced amateurs and the APS-C Rebel SL2 designed for entry-level photographers.
"It seems fitting that today, a day set aside to commemorate the invention of a tool that forever changed how we view the world, we introduce two new dSLR cameras to the Canon family," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A.
"In an industry where choices are abundant, providing consumers with the photographic tools that match their developing skill levels as they continue to embrace their passion for photography is a long-standing goal of Canon and stands at the core of our research and development," he continued. "The new EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 dSLR cameras are the result of Canon's dedication to providing a wide range of camera choices for photographers of all skill levels, whether it's someone taking their first picture or video with a dSLR camera or those looking to make the jump to a Full-Frame sensor camera."
6D MARK II
Designed with enthusiast photographers in mind, Canon's versatile 6D dLSR camera has served as the gateway for enthusiasts to step-up to the full-frame format of 35mm film cameras.
Highlights of the 6D Mark II include:
- 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Optical viewfinder with a 45-point all cross-type AF system
- Dual pixel CMOS AF with phase-detection & Full HD 60p
- DIGIC 7 image processor, ISO 100-40000
- Vari-angle touch screen, 3.0-inch LCD
- Built-in WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS technology
- High-speed continuous shooting at up to 6.5 fps
- Dust and water resistant
6D MARK II SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
Aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Canon EF Dust Reduction System Yes Image Stabilization Yes Storage SDXC, SDHC, SD Viewfinder Optical with 98 pct. coverage
0.71x magnification
-3 to +1m diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch articulated touchscreen LCD
1,040,000 dots
100 pct. coverage
170° angle of viewShutter Mechanical
30 to 1/4,000 second, Bulb modeFrame Rate Up to 6.5 fps at 26.2-Mp then up to 3 fps ISO Auto, 100 to 40,000 with extended mode from 50 to 102,400 Autofocus Yes Flash Yes with eTTL
-3 EV to +3 EV flash compensation
HotshoeLive View Yes Movie 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 29.97, 59.94 fps
1280 x 720p at 29.97, 59.94 fps
Built-in stereo mic, external audio connection
Clip Length up to 29:59Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, Canon N3, HDMI C (Mini), Mini-USB, USB 2.0
WiFi, NFC and BluetoothPower LP-E6N rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
7.2 VDC, 1865 mAhDimensions 5.7 x 4.4 x 2.9 inches Weight 1.51 lbs. Canon said the 6D Mark II will ship in late July for $1,999 body only, $3,099 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM II lens and $2,599 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 STM lens.
Adorama is now accepting pre-orders for the body only, with 24-105mm f4 kit lens and with 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens.
B&H is also now accepting pre-orders for the body only, with 24-105mm f4 kit lens and with 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens.
REBEL SL2
Designed for budding photographers who want to step-up from smartphone photography, the Rebel SL2 features a fast autofocus speed of 0.03 seconds and a convenient new user interface called Feature Assistant to get beyond Program mode to more creative capture.
Feature Assistant shows on the camera's Vari-angle Touch Screen how switching modes on the mode dial or tweaking camera settings like aperture and exposure compensation can alter the image.
Highlights of the Rebel SL2 include:
- 24.2-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor
- Dual pixel CMOS AF
- 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD touch-screen,
- Built-in WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth technology
- Full HD 60p & external microphone input
- DIGIC 7 image processor, ISO 100-25600
- Optical viewfinder with a 9-point AF System
- Feature assistant
- Small and lightweight body
REBEL SL2 SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
APS-C with 1.6x crop factor
Aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Canon EF, EF-S Dust Reduction System No Image Stabilization Yes Storage SDXC, SDHC, SD Viewfinder Pentamirror with 95 pct. coverage
0.87x magnification
-3 to +1m diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch articulated touchscreen LCD
1,040,000 dots
100 pct. coverage
170° angle of viewShutter Mechanical
30 to 1/4,000 second, Bulb modeFrame Rate Up to 5 fps at 24-Mp then up to 2.5 fps ISO Auto, 100 to 25,600 with extended mode to 51,200 Autofocus Yes, Phase detection with 9 cross-type Flash Yes with eTTL
-2 EV to +2 EV flash compensation
HotshoeLive View Yes Movie 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 29.97, 59.94 fps
1280 x 720p at 29.97, 59.94 fps
640 x 480p at 29.97 fps
Built-in stereo mic, external audio connection
Clip Length up to 29:59Connectivity 1/8-inch Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), Mini-USB
WiFi, NFC and BluetoothPower LP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
7.2 VDC, 1040 mAhDimensions 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches Weight 14.32 oz. The Rebel SL2 will also ship in late July. It will retail for $549.99 body only and $699.99 with the Canon EF-S 18-55m f4-5.6 IS STM lens.
Adorama is now accepting pre-orders for the body only and with 18-55mm kit lens.
B&H is also now accepting pre-orders for the body only and with 18-55mm kit lens.
Canon U.S.A. Celebrates National Camera Day With the Announcement of Two New dSLR Cameras
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- In celebration of the innovation behind today's generation of high-quality dSLR cameras on National Camera Day, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the new EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 dSLR cameras designed for advanced-amateur and entry-level photographers, respectively. The EOS 6D Mark II camera is ideal for budding photographers looking to take their creative dSLR photography skills to the next level by shooting with a Full-frame CMOS sensor dSLR camera to capture beautiful high-quality portraits and striking landscapes, even in low-light situations. The EOS Rebel SL2 is a small, light and compact camera with high-performance capability that allows users to get creative when capturing their special family moments or travel experiences.
"It seems fitting that today, a day set aside to commemorate the invention of a tool that forever changed how we view the world, we introduce two new dSLR cameras to the Canon family," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. "In an industry where choices are abundant, providing consumers with the photographic tools that match their developing skill levels as they continue to embrace their passion for photography is a long-standing goal of Canon and stands at the core of our research and development. The new EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 dSLR cameras are the result of Canon's dedication to providing a wide range of camera choices for photographers of all skill levels, whether it's someone taking their first picture or video with a dSLR camera or those looking to make the jump to a Full-Frame sensor camera."
"After just one day in Yellowstone National Park with the EOS 6D Mark II dSLR Camera, it was clear that the camera is greatly improved over its predecessor," said acclaimed nature photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones. "Landscape and nature photographers will be very happy. The new and improved autofocus is way ahead of the previous generation and performed extremely well, even in very low-light situations."
EOS 6D Mark II dSLR Camera
Designed with enthusiast photographers in mind, Canon's popular and versatile EOS 6D DLSR camera historically served as the gateway for enthusiasts to step-up to Full-Frame dSLR cameras. The EOS 6D Mark II dSLR camera features several enhancements over its predecessor model and its benefits include:
- 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Optical viewfinder with a 45-point all cross-type AF system
- Dual pixel CMOS AF with phase-detection & Full HD 60p
- DIGIC 7 image processor, ISO 100-40000
- Vari-angle touch screen, 3.0-inch LCD
- Built-in WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS technology
- High-speed continuous shooting at up to 6.5 fps
- Dust and water resistant
EOS Rebel SL2 dSLR Camera
Stepping up from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera for photography can be intimidating. With the introduction of the new EOS Rebel SL2, a powerful, small and lightweight dSLR camera, Canon hopes to alleviate some of those concerns for first-time dSLR users.
This small yet powerful camera features the world's fastest AF speed at 0.03 seconds, allowing for quick focusing on subjects in the frame. When designing the new EOS Rebel SL2 camera, Canon took into consideration feedback from entry-level photographers who expressed interest in learning how to go beyond a camera's program mode. The result was the creation of a convenient new user interface called Feature Assistant. With the EOS Rebel SL2 camera, users will be able to see on the camera's Vari-angle Touch Screen how switching modes on the mode dial or tweaking camera settings like aperture and exposure compensation can alter the image they are about to capture, thus guiding photographers on their way to capturing more compelling images, such as ones with a shallow depth-of-field or being able to give moving subjects a frozen or flowing look.
The EOS Rebel SL2 dSLR camera features several other enhancements over its predecessor model, the EOS Rebel SL1, including:
- 24.2-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor
- Dual pixel CMOS AF
- 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD touch-screen,
- Built-in WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth technology
- Full HD 60p & external microphone input
- DIGIC 7 image processor, ISO 100-25600
- Optical viewfinder with a 9-point AF System
- Feature assistant
- Small and lightweight body
Pricing and Availability
The EOS 6D Mark II dSLR camera is scheduled to be available in late July for an estimated retail price of $1,999 for body only, $3,099 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM II lens and $2,599 with the Canon EF 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 STM lens. In addition the EOS Rebel SL2 is scheduled to be available in late July for a retail price of $549.99 for body only and $699.99 with the Canon EF-S 18-55m f4-5.6 IS STM lens. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.